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.
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Using HDC
HDC allows the car to roll forward at a maximum
speed of 6 mph (10 km/h), and 4 mph
(7 km/h) in reverse. However, the accelerator
pedal can be used to select any speed that is
possible in firs ...
Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label
Volvo recommends premium for best performance,
but using 87 octane1 or above will not
affect engine reliability.
Volvo engines are desi ...
Parking lig
The front and rear parking lights can be turned
on even when the ignition is switched off.
Turn switch (1) to position
The license plate lights also illuminate when the
parking lights are switc ...