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.
See also:
Limitations
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light contrasts,
the use of sunglasses, or if the driver is
not looking straight ahead may make the visual
warning signal in the windshield difficult to see ...
Disconnecting an external device
The external device is automatically disconnected from the audio system if it
is moved out of range ...
Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote
key. When removed, the key blade can be used
to:
• Lock/unlock the driver's door if the remote
key is not functioning properly
• Lock/unlock the gl ...
