See also:

Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only
The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the ...

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 ...

Manual locking
In certain situations (e.g., if there is no electrical current in the vehicle), the doors can be locked manually. The detachable key blade (see page 59) can be used in the lock cylinder in the dr ...