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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Driving Dynamics: Engines
The new Volvo V50 Sportswagon is available with a range of eight modern
engines, including three diesels, that reflect its role as a premium
alternative. Two engines joined the range for 2007: a 1 ...
Geartronic–manual shifting
Geartronic allows you to manually shift among
your vehicle's six forward speeds. Geartronic
can be selected at any time.
• To access the manual shifting position
from Drive (D), move the gear s ...
Limitations
In certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s)
may illuminate even when there are no other
vehicles in the area monitored by the system.
NOTE
If the BLIS indicator lights illuminate occasion ...
