Vehicle Overview
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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Safety
Volvo's commitment to safety is as old as the company itself. As Assar
Gabrielsson, one of the founders of Volvo, declared: "Cars are driven by people.
The guiding principle behind everything ...
Opening the tailgate manually
Opening the tailgate manually
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic
locking mechanism. To open:
1. Press lightly on the rubberized plate under
the handle to release the lock.
2. Lift t ...
Glove compartment
The owner's manual and maps can be kept here. There are also holders for pens
and fuel cards. The glove compartment can be locked manually with the key blade,
see page 69. ...