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:
Automatic closing
The power tailgate can be closed by pressing
the button on the tailgate (see the
illustration)
or by pressing it down.
NOTE
If the tailgate is pressed down e.g., by the
weight of snow or st ...
Starting the vehicle
Starting the engine
WARNING
Before starting, check that the seat, steering
wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed completely. Adjust the seat if
ne ...
Engine compartment, overview
The appearance of the engine compartment
may vary depending on engine model.
1 Coolant expansion tank
2 Power steering fluid reservoir
3 Engine oil dipstick
4 Radiator
5 Filler cap for engine ...
