All Wheel Drive – AWD


Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive, which means that power is distributed automatically between the front and rear wheels. Under normal driving conditions, most of the engine's power is directed to the front wheels. However, if there is any tendency for the front wheels to spin, an electronically controlled coupling distributes power to the wheels that have the best traction.
NOTE
The message AWD disabled Service required will be appear in the information display if an electrical fault should occur in the AWD system. A warning light will also illuminate in the instrument panel. If this occurs, have the system checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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Overview
The V50 Sportswagon belongs to Volvo's versatile V-range, along with the
Volvo V70, and is produced at Volvo's plant in Ghent, Belgium alongside the V70
estate and S40 and S60 saloons. In the UK, ...
Function
Function overview
1 Warning light, braking by driver required
2 Controls in steering wheel
3 Radar sensor in front grille
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