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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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    Calibration
    The compass may need to be calibrated if, for example, the vehicle is driven into a new magnetic zone. The character C is shown in the mirror's display if calibration is necessary. 1. Stop the ...

    Menu settings
    The default settings for four of the climate system's functions can be changed in the menu system. • Blower speed in automatic mode. • Recirculation timer for passenger compartment air. • Aut ...

    Fast forward/reverse
    Press and hold the buttons to fast forward/reverse. This is done at one speed for audio files but several speeds can be chosen for video files. Press the / buttons several times to increase the s ...