Volvo S40 2009: 2009

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Folding Two-split 60/40 Rear Seat

Give yourself extra loadspace by folding down part or all of your two-split rear seat – then load extra-long items through a hatch in the rear center armrest.

Folding Two-split 60/40 Rear Seat Volvo S40

Heated Front Seats

Essential for those early morning winter starts, you can set the heating to two positions using buttons on the center console.

Heated Front Seats Volvo S40

Power Driver’s Seat, Passenger Seat

Adjust the driver's seat and door mirrors to a position perfect for you and save the settings. Every time you use your central locking remote, the seats and mirrors will automatically adjust to your preferences.

Power Driver’s Seat and Manual Height Adjustable Passenger Seat Volvo S40

Up to three different seat and door mirror settings can be saved into the memory system that is linked to the central locking remote controls. Each remote triggers the corresponding setting from the last time that particular remote control was used. This option also includes a manual height-adjustable passenger seat.

Memory for Power Driver's Seat

Three different seating and door mirror positions can be stored in the driver seat's memory.

Ergonomically Designed Seats

With their ergonomic design, pronounced side supports and luxurious padding, both Volvo's front and rear seats are widely accepted as some of the finest in the car world.

Ergonomically Designed Seats Volvo S40

Add in features like stepless lumbar support in the driver's seat, together with a wide array of upholstery materials and designs – and you'll have a seat you'll never want to leave.

Remote-controlled Central Locking System

Not only will the door locks withstand most break-in attempts, the electronic immobilizer makes it impossible to start the car without the right key.

Remote-controlled Central Locking System Volvo S40

And even if a would-be thief manages to get into the car, via the window, for example, the deadlock system makes it impossible to open the door from the inside.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

2 Cupholders Front Center Console, 2 in Rear Seat Armrest

Keep your hot and cold drinks secure and within easy reach between the front seats and for the rear seat passengers, there's also easy-to-reach cup holders in the rear seat center armrest.

Two Cupholders in Front Center Console and Two in Rear Seat Armrest Video Volvo S40

Storage in Front of Center Console

For small items, there's a smart storage space behind the center console.

Storage in Front of Center Console Volvo S40

When it's dark, the storage is discretely illuminated. Here you can also add a removable 1 quart storage bin.

Front Door Panel Storage Pockets

Keeping necessities close at hand, the front door panels have ample room for small items.

Front Door Panel Storage Pockets Volvo S40

Illuminated Lockable Glove Box

As well as being lockable and illuminated, the glovebox also comes with pencil and credit card holders.

Illuminated Lockable Glove Box Volvo S40

Using the metal key that is inserted in the remote control unit, the glove box can be locked independently of the central locking system.

Tinted Windows

Helps cut glare and keep cabin temperatures down.

Tinted Windows Volvo S40

Power Glass Sunroof

This glass sunroof adds a further dimension of air and light to the interior.

Power Glass Sunroof Volvo S40

And if the sun is in your eyes, just pull out the integrated sunblind. The sunroof can be opened or closed at the touch a button in the roof console.

Electronic Climate Control (ECC)

Ensures you and your passengers always enjoy a pleasant in-car climate. It maintains the set temperature inside the car. The driver and front-seat passenger can regulate the temperature individually for each side.

Electronic Climate Control (ECC) Volvo S40

A built-in cabin filter prevents dust, pollen and exhaust particles from entering the cabin via the ventilation system. The rear adjustable ventilation and heating vents enhance comfort for the rear-seat passengers and help keep the rear side windows ice and mist free.

AC Climate Unit

Air Conditioning not only keeps the cabin cool, it also includes a built in filter which helps prevent dust, pollen and exhaust particles from entering the cabin through the ventilation system.

AC Climate Unit Volvo S40

Cabin Filter

Preventing dust, pollen and exhaust particles from entering the cabin via the ventilation system, the cabin filter is a real benefit to driver and passengers prone to hay fever or other allergies.

Cabin Filter Volvo S40

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Interior Lighting

An entry light on both the driver and front passenger side lights the foot-well area upon entry into the car. Front reading lamps are nicely integrated in the roof console.

Interior Lighting Volvo S40

The rear seat reading lamps are recessed in the roof and shaded to avoid dazzling the driver.

Interior Lighting Volvo S60

The interior light will fade out 25 seconds after the doors have been closed, but will switch off immediately if the ignition is turned on or the doors are locked.

Power Windows, Front and Rear

The power windows have controls conveniently located in the door armrests. All the windows can be lowered or raised with a quick press of a button.

Power Windows, Front and Rear (one touch up, one touch down) Volvo S40

They also feature automatic anti-clamp protection and can be locked by the driver—perfect if you're traveling with children.

Power Windows, Front and Rear (one touch up, one touch down) Volvo S60

Rain Sensor

When the rain sensor is activated, your windshield wipers will start automatically as soon as it starts to rain or water splashes onto the windshield.

Rain Sensor Volvo S40

You can even change its sensitivity - or turn it off completely - via a button/ring on the wiper stalk.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Properly inflated tires are important for both handling and low fuel consumption. To help you keep tabs on inflation pressure, tire pressure monitoring technology uses sensors mounted in each tire valve. At speeds from 19 mph and upwards, you will be alerted if the pressure in one or more of the tires is too low.

Rear-Window Defroster with Automatic Timer

The rear-window defroster works in conjunction with the heated side-view mirrors. One touch of the button turns both on. The side mirrors stay heated for approximately six minutes and the rear window for 12 minutes.

2-Speed Windshield Wipers Intermittent Cycle

Efficient wiper blades and washers keep the windshield clean in rain and poor weather. The windshield wiper has two speeds and an adjustable intermittent wiper function. The frequency can be varied quickly and easily using a "+" and "-" control.

Overhead-Mounted Seatbelt Reminder Lights

Seatbelt reminder lights are located just above the rearview mirror on the roof. They remind you to fasten your seatbelt when entering the vehicle.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Trip Computer

Operated via the indicator stalk, the trip computer shows current and average fuel consumption, how far the fuel will take you and average speed – helping you drive more economically.

Trip Computer Video Volvo S40

Trip Computer Volvo S60

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

Fitted in the sun visor, the light comes on when you open the vanity mirror cover – convenient and practical.

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Volvo S40

Available for both the driver and front passenger.

Automatically Dimmed Rear-view Mirror with Compass

When driving in remote areas or unfamiliar cities a compass can prove invaluable.

Automatically Dimmed Rear-view Mirror with Compass Volvo S40

The automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror is available with an integrated compass that you activate or deactivate using a button in the mirror cover. The compass also lights up.

Automatically Dimmed Rear-view Mirror

Ending the need to take your hand off the steering wheel and stop headlight beams shining in your eyes, the anti-dazzle function is stepless and returns to normal when it's no longer needed.

Automatically Dimmed Rear-view Mirror Volvo S40

Also available with a built-in compass on certain models.

Power Retractable Door Mirrors w- Ground Lighting

At the touch of a button, these door mirrors can be folded flat against the car where they are less likely to get damaged after you've parked.

Power Retractable Door Mirrors w/ Ground Lighting Volvo S40

They also fold or unfold automatically every time you lock or unlock the car. The integrated ground lighting is activated with the remote control. Beyond enhancing security to and from your car at night, this is also convenient when getting in and out.

Electrically Adjustable Heated Outer Rear-view Mirrors

Easily adjusted from the driver's seat, these are electrically heated and therefore kept free from frost in cold weather.

Electrically Adjustable Heated Outer Rear-view Mirrors Volvo S40

Electrically Adjustable Heated Outer Rear-view Mirrors S60

Electrically Adjustable Heated Outer Rear-view Mirrors Volvo S60

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)

The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is particularly reassuring in congested and fast-moving traffic situations. Using rear-facing digital cameras installed in the door mirrors, it monitors the traffic on either side of the car. As a vehicle enters your blind spot, the system helps alert you with a discreet lamp built in to the front door post on the approaching side of the car. Together with the door mirrors, this helps enable you to quickly assess the feasibility of a lane change. The system is activated once the car exceeds 6 mph, and reacts to almost any type of motor vehicle. It works equally well, day or night. Always check your mirrors. Be aware of the traffic around you.

Intelligent Driver Information System

Define your Volvo's convenience and security settings according to your personal preferences using this simple computer interface.

Intelligent Driver Information System Volvo S40

Depending on which technologies you have, this is where you configure the Audio and Climate settings, Navigation System, Communication, Central Locking, Approach and Home Safe Lighting and the Intelligent Driver Information System.

Monday, August 17, 2009

USB iPod Music Interface

Getting the best out of your car audio system, the USB and iPod® connector provides seamless integration of your iPod®, a USB music player, or both at the same time.

USB and iPod® Music Interface Volvo S40

AUX Input

This handy mini-plug socket, positioned between the front seats, allows you to connect a portable music device, such as an MP3 player, to the analog input of the car's audio system.

AUX Input Volvo S40

Volume is conveniently controlled from the steering wheel or center console.

Remote Audio Controls in Steering Wheel

Adjust the volume, switch radio stations or play the previous or next track without taking your hands off the wheel and the buttons are all illuminated for viewing a night.

Remote Audio Controls in Steering Wheel Volvl S40

Premium Sound System Dynaudio

Included in the Dynaudio Package, this Premium Sound System is probably the best in class. For truly discerning listeners, this system delivers world-class sound with Dolby® Pro Logic® II surround sound.

Premium Sound System with Dynaudio Video Volvo S40
Components include:
RDS radio
MP3 and WMA compatible CD player
Separate digital amplifier
130 W center speaker
Dolby Pro Logic® II surround sound
Dynaudio Loudspeakers
AUX input

High Performance Audio System

The High Performance system stands for high-class audio with extremely accurate, natural sound reproduction. The system has eight High Performance loudspeakers, with more powerful magnets and larger coils. A separate 4x40 W amplifier ensures the full sound spectrum reproduces at all volumes.

High Performance Audio System Video Volvo S40
Components include: RDS radio, MP3 and WMA compatible CD player, 4x40 W High Performance amplifier, 8 High Performance loudspeakers, AUX input and steering wheel integrated remote control.

HD Radio - High Definition Radio (HD)

HD Radio will be featured as standard equipment in all 2009 Volvos produced after mid-November 2008. (Except the Volvo S60).

HD Radio Technology is your local AM and FM stations, broadcasting with digital signals. Now, with an HD Radio equipped radio in your new Volvo, you will receive extra channels on your FM radio dial that older analog radios do not deliver.