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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Electrical system
General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled generator.
Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
If you ...
Introduction
The laminated panoramic roof is divided into
two sections.
• The rear glass section is fixed in place and
cannot be moved.
• The front glass section can be slid horizontally
to the open or clo ...
Temporary deactivation
The driver can temporarily deactivate cruise
control by pressing 0. The saved speed is
shown in brackets in the information display. ...