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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Design concept
At the front, the traditional Volvo V-shaped bonnet incorporates a grille
with a wide chrome surround and three-dimensional mesh inserts, plus a large
Volvo 'iron mark' badge. The front bumper has ...
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling.
Therefore, check that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according
to the vehicle load. See the " ...
Switching off the engine
With the engine running, press the START/ STOP ENGINE button.
If the gear selector is not in the P position or if the vehicle is moving, press
the button twice or press and hold it in until the eng ...
