Under the Hood

Under the Hood  - 2008 Volvo V50 Review - Reviews - Volvo V50

A 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder produces 168 horsepower in the 2.4i. High-performance T5 editions employ a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that now generates 227 hp (up from 218 hp) and 236 pounds-feet of torque. The 2.4i comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, while the T5 comes with a standard five-speed automatic that includes Geartronic operation for manually selected gear changes. All-wheel-drive T5s now come only with a Geartronic five-speed automatic. The six-speed manual has been discontinued. With the addition of the Dynamic Trim Package, T5 models gain a sport suspension, sport steering wheel and a shift knob with aluminum trim.

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    Autostart
    This function makes it possible to start the vehicle without holding the key in the start position (position III) until the engine starts. Turn the key to position III and release it. The starte ...

    Maintenance
    • Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level. • If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the indicator. • The fluid level should ...

    Operation
    Press to operate the air quality sensor (normal setting). or: Select one of the following three functions by pressing 1, 2 or 3 times. 1. The AUT LED lights. The air quality sensor is now acti ...