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inside the Volvo 264 you'll becomfortably off.The new Volvo 264 has a highly efficient heating and ventilationsystem of the through-flow type designed to cope with extremes ofweather. There are four adjustable nozzles on the dashboard whichyou can set from fully open to tight closed in any direction youwant.Luxury is the hallmark of the new Volvo 264 which embraces theultimate in spaciousness, comfort and safety, making driving a realpleasure. With the foldaway armrest down, the back seat providescomfort for two - rarely, if ever, surpassed. The DL-versions havecloth upholstery while the even finer Volvo 264 GL comes witheither plush or leather-faced seats. Both versions feature a slidingsteel sunroof.To us the driver and passenger comfort is so importantthat it is a question for doctors, safety expertsand car designers working in unison.Take the driving seat, for example. As far ascreature comforts are concerned, it's the most importantplace in a car. Since each human is shapeddifferently from the next, we first make sure thateveryone can sit comfortably. That's why the frontseats in a Volvo incorporate a wide range of adjustments.They have a 7.8" range front-to-rear whilethe backrest reclines from upright to nearly flat. Seatheight and rake is also adjustable. And to keep yourback comfortable, there's an adjustable lumbarsupport.The automatically heated cushion and backrestof the driving seat in the GL-model is anotherexample of exclusive Volvo comfort. You'll bewarm and cosy after only a few minutes driving ifthe temperature is below 14 ° C. Research has shownthat a cold uncomfortable driver is not a safedriverȮn the 1975 Volvos, the seats have beenredesigned and have integral head restraints. Theseat padding is also somewhat firmer to improvecomfort on long runs.The strong framework of these seats and theirsecure anchorage to the floor mean that they canwithstand extremely heavy stresses which is saferboth for the front seat occupants as well ass those inthe back.Other features necessary to a safe and enjoyablecar are a low level of noise, a pleasant temperatureand perfect ventilation. This is why the newVolvo 264 has been given special treatment toquieten the interior. Ample use of new' insulatingmaterials cuts the noise of tyres, engine and transmissionto a subdued whisper. The sound-absorbingroof lining and the wall-to-wall fire-resistant carpetingare added touches which give the Volvo 264an air of chauffeur-driven detachment.In the Volvo 264 you can achieve just theright climate. Its ultra-efficient heating and ventilationsystem has no less than twelve different airnozzles. The temperature setting you choose isthermostatically-controlled to make sure it stays asyou like it. And there's a sliding steel sunroof foradded pleasure.You can enjoy the supreme independence offull air-conditioning, standard on the Volvo 264GL, while on the 264 DL it can be supplied as anoptional extra.