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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    Custom Build Program
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    Selecting a sound source
    • Press AM/FM (4) repeatedly to toggle between FM1, FM2, and AM • Press the CD button (1) to change to the CD player or optional CD changer • Turn the SELECTOR control (5) to choose FM1, FM2, AM, ...

    Coolant
    Location of the coolant reservoir Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. See page 341 for inf ...