Safety
Antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain-type airbags are standard. A Whiplash Protection Seating System moves the front seatbacks rearward in a rear-end collision. Dynamic Stability and Traction Control is optional.
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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 ...
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part of this
commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment
means an everyday involv ...
Safety
The S40 has earned good crash-test scores from the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety. Specifically, it scores Good (the best possible) in frontal and
rear impacts and Acceptable (one ranking ...