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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    Automatic transmission
    Shiftgate positions Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move the gear selector between the R, N, D, and P positions. The gear selector can be moved freely between the Ge ...

    Side marker lights
    NOTE Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 322. 1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see page 322). 2. Remove the bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise and pulling i ...

    Symbols in the main instrument panel
    Warning symbols Indicator symbols Other information symbols Information symbols in the center console display Information symbols in the ceiling console ...