Crash Mode - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

2007 Volvo S40
Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function of the WHIPS system.
If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must be secured to prevent it from sliding forward
against the front seat backrests in the event of a collision from the rear. This could interfere with the
action of the WHIPS system.
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01 Safety

Crash mode

Driving after a collision
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL may appear in the
information display. This indicates that the vehicle's functionality has been reduced.
NOTE
This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical system is
intact.
CRASH MODE is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety systems (for example, front or
side airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one or more of the seat belt tensioners) has deployed. The collision
may have damaged an important function in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines, sensors for one of the
safety systems, the brake system, etc.
WARNING
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