Driving Impressions

Driving Impressions  - 2006 Volvo V50 Review - Reviews - Volvo V50

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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    Manual locking
    In certain situations (e.g., if there is no electrical current in the vehicle), the doors can be locked manually. The detachable key blade (see page 59) can be used in the lock cylinder in the dr ...

    Conserving electrical current
    Keep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain: • When the engine is not running, avoid using ignition mode II. Many electrical systems (the audio system, the optional navigation s ...

    Collision Warning
    The radar sensor and the camera work together to detect a pedestrian, stationary vehicles and vehicles that are moving in the same direction as your vehicle. If there is a risk of collision wi ...