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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    On/Off button
    To activate the system: 1. Turn the ignition key to position I. NOTE If you switch off the ignition while the audio system is on, the system will be on when the ignition is switched on again. ...

    Trip odometers
    Trip odometers and reset button 1 - Odometer display 2 - Button for toggling between T1 and T2, and for resetting the odometer The trip odometers are used to measure short distances. A short pres ...

    Cleaning the sensors
    Location of the front sensors Location of the rear sensors The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. Clean them with water and a suitable car washing detergent. ...