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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Types of lists used in the manual
Procedures
Procedures (step-by-step instructions), or
actions that must be carried out in a certain
order, are arranged in numbered lists in this
manual.
1 If there is a series of illustrations a ...
Design Concept
The Volvo V50 is a Sportswagon - a sporty, dynamic, youthful five-door car
with a smart, modern design. The rear of the Volvo V50 Sportswagon has a softer,
more sports-orientated design than a typ ...
Automatic deactivation
Cruise control is automatically deactivated
temporarily if one of the following occurs:
• If the speed drops below approximately
20 mph (30 km/h).
• When the brake pedal is depressed.
• If the ...
