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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Speed-dependent steering force*
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver enhanced
sensitivity. At low speed the vehicle is easy to steer in order to facilitate parking,
etc.
Steering force can b ...
Retractable power door mirrors
The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driving
in narrow spaces:
1. Press down the L and R buttons at the
same time.
2. Release them after approximately one second.
The mirrors automatically ...
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ...