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Vehicle Overview  - 2008 Volvo S40 Review - Reviews - Volvo S40

Volvo's smallest sedan, the compact S40, comes in 2.4i and T5 trim levels, the latter offered in all- as well as front-wheel drive. A few years past a full redesign, the S40 and its V50 wagon sister have been substantially freshened for 2008. The exterior is refinished, cabin storage is improved and there are new safety and convenience features. The T5 gets more power from the same engine but loses its choice of transmissions. Competitors include the Audi A3, Subaru WRX and Volkswagen GTI.

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    Attaching the towing eyelet
    The towing eyelet is located under the floor of the trunk. This eyelet must be screwed into the positions provided on the right sides of either the front or rear bumper (see illustration). ...

    Activating/deactivating park assist
    The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. • Press the Park assist button on the center console (see page 64) to temporarily deactivate the system(s). The indicator light ...

    Applying the electric parking brake
    Parking brake control 1. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. Push the control. > The symbol in the instrument panel flashes while the parking bake is being applied, and glows steadily whe ...