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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Engine oil
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine
protection.
Volvo recommend ...
A/C – ON/OFF
When the indicator light in the
button is on, the air conditioning
is controlled automatically.
This cools/heats and
dehumidifies the incoming air.
When the indicator light in the
button i ...
Rain sensor
The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper
speed according to the amount of water on the
windshield. The sensitivity of the rain sensor
can be adjusted moving the thumb wheel up (the wipers w ...
