Driving After A Collision; Attempting To Start The Car; Moving The Car - Volvo S40 2005 Owner's Manual

2005 Volvo S40

Driving after a collision

If the car has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH STATUS SEE MANUAL may appear in the
information display. This indicates that the car's functionality has been reduced.
NOTE: This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the car's electrical system is intact.
COLLISION STATUS is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety systems (e.g. 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 car, such as the fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety systems, the brake system, etc.
WARNING!
Never attempt to repair the car yourself or to reset the electrical system after the car has displayed CRASH
STATUS SEE MANUAL. This could result in injury or improper system function.
Restoring the car to normal operating status should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.
After CRASH STATUS SEE MANUAL has been displayed, if you detect the odor of fuel vapor, or see any
signs of fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the car. Leave the car immediately.

Attempting to start the car

If damage to the car is minor, and there is no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the car.
To do so:
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Reinsert the key in the ignition switch. The car will then attempt to reset COLLISION STATUS to normal status.
3. Try to start the car.

Moving the car

If the electrical system is able to reset system status to normal (CRASH STATUS SEE MANUAL will no longer be
shown in the display) the car may be moved carefully from its present position, if for example, it is blocking traffic.
It should, however, not be moved farther than is absolutely necessary.
WARNING!
Even if the car appears to be drivable after COLLISION STATUS has been set, it should not be driven or towed
(pulled by another vehicle). There may be concealed damage that could make it difficult or impossible to
control. The car should be transported on a flatbed tow truck to an authorized Volvo workshop for inspection/
repairs.
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