Driving Impressions

Driving Impressions  - 2006 Volvo V50 Review - Reviews - Volvo V50

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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    RSE menus
    IntroductionSettings in the RSE menus can be made from the front center console control panel or by using the remote control in the rear seat. A source for one of the rear screens can be activ ...

    Selecting a station (in wavebands AM/ FM1/FM2)
    Automatic tuning 1. Press RADIO. Continue pressing this button to toggle to the desired waveband (AM, FM1, etc.). 2. Release the button and wait several seconds or press OK/MENU. 3. Press the lef ...

    Air vents in the dashboard
    a Open b Closed c Horizontal airflow d Vertical airflow Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost. ...