Driving Impressions

Volvo's smallest wagon is just as refined and tightly built as the bigger V70, if a bit snug inside. Performance is a strong point with the turbocharged model, but the T5's ride can get rough on harsher surfaces and a little jittery even when rolling through moderate imperfections. The T5's manual gearbox operates easily, and Volvo's automatic operates smoothly. An all-wheel-drive V50 behaved admirably on snow and ice.
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Shiftlock override
If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example
because of a dead battery, the gear selector
must be moved from the P position before the
vehicle can be moved.
1 Lift away the rubber mat on the ...
Electronic climate control, ECC
Temperature control, driver's side
Heated driver's seat*
Defroster (maximum effect)
Blower
Manual air distribution—floor
Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents
Manual air ...
Applying the electric parking brake
Parking brake control
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Push the control.
> The symbol in the instrument
panel flashes while the parking bake is
being applied, and glows steadily whe ...
