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.
See also:
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the
windshield. Press the button on the wiper blade attachment and pull the wiper
blade straight out, parallel with th ...
Switching BLIS on and off
BLIS is automatically activated when the ignition
is switched on. The indicator lights will
provide confirmation by flashing 3 times.
• The system can be switched off by pressing
the BLIS but ...
Repairing stone chips
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface. Pull the tape off
so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
2. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush.
3. When ...
