Driving Impressions

Even when equipped with the automatic transmission, the S40 2.4i accelerates with spirit, though the engine growls when pushed. Despite a taut suspension, ride comfort is generally satisfactory, but the sedan can hit some bumps rather hard. We have yet to drive the newly upgraded T5.
Stable on the road, the S40 maneuvers easily and delivers appealing control. Curves produce only modest body lean, and the sedan corners crisply. Occupants tend to sit on top of the seats rather than in them, but they still prove supportive and comfortable during long drives. The cabin is impressively roomy — roughly the same volume as the larger S60 sedan.
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Introduction
Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Control
and is a function that provides information
about the time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Distance Alert is active at speeds above
approximatel ...
Precautions when the vehicle is being towed
• Attach jumper cables (see page 114) to
provide current for releasing the electric
parking brake and to move the gear selector
from the P position to N.
• Be sure that the steering wheel lock ...
How BLIS functions in daylight anddarkness
Daylight
BLIS reacts to the shape of surrounding vehicles.
The system is designed to help detect
motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses,
motorcycles, etc.
Darkness
BLIS reacts to the headl ...
