seats, an ergonomic interior and good climate comfort. Comfort is something that has to extend to everyone in the car- collectively as well as individually.
• As the word comfort includes so many meanings and aspects, Volvo definite regards it as a matter of safety. Because the very basic prerequisites for the general feeling in a car is that you should sit in comfort and safety, that you should have a quiet, pleasant and enjoyable setting, full of ingenious features make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable.
• For many years, Volvo seats have been developed not only by engineers but also together with orthopedic experts in order to make them more than just something to sit in. Hours of driving should not make the driver- or the passengers-tired. So a great deal of emphasis has been placed on the fact that each and every driver must be able to find her or his perfect position, with good support, especially in the lateral and lumbar regions.
• In addition to what was described earlier under the headline of Driving Experience, the front seats also feature:
• A backrest which folds forward completely to make it possible to carry load long objects (passenger seat).
• Seat heating that now operates at two levels. The effect of the heater is pre-adapted according to the type of upholstery in order to work in the optimum way in each specific seat.
• Practical storage pockets at the front edge of the seat cushions.
• The driver's environment must be the perfect combination of correct ergonomics, comfort and pleasure, with harmonious colors and quality materials. Function and feeling must be well-balanced. Everything must radiate a sense of quality. It must also be within easy reach.
• The dashboard is designed according to these precise principles. All the instruments and gauges are logical and easy to read. In addition to the usual symbols and indicator lamps, there is also a message display window for different functions.
• A well-equipped center console houses the audio system, the climate control and different control buttons, for example. It also contains one of the two cupholders - the other is located in the center armrest which also contains a storage area, a CD rack and a coin holder.
• The power windows and power rear-view mirrors are easy to operate. The front windows have both auto-down and auto-up functions; one quick touch of the button makes the window wind all the way up or down. A built-in crushing guard eliminates the risk of fingers being crushed.
• The mirrors, which are heated, have another very useful function. They are fitted with a ground light, which makes it safer and easier to get into and out of the car in the dark.
• This is also facilitated by the courtesy lighting; there are courtesy lamps at the doors and in the roof lining at the front and rear.
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