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SAFETY
Safety mode
Safety mode is a feature that is triggered
after a collision if there is potential damage to
an important function in the vehicle, such as
the fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety
systems, the brake system, etc.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision,
the text
Safety mode See Owner's manual
may appear in the instrument panel along with
the warning symbol if the panel is undamaged
and the vehicle's electrical system is intact.
The message indicates that one or more of the
vehicle's functions may be reduced.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you
smell fuel fumes when the message
mode See Owner's manual
in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle
immediately.
If safety mode has been set, it may be possi-
ble to reset the system in order to start and
move the vehicle a short distance, for exam-
ple, if it is blocking traffic.
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WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs or reset
electrical components on your own after
the vehicle has been in safety mode. This
could result in injury or prevent the vehicle
from functioning properly. Volvo recom-
mends having the vehicle inspected and
reset to normal operating status by an
authorized Volvo workshop after
mode See Owner's manual
played.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it
should not be towed behind another vehi-
cle. It should be towed from the site on a
tow truck. Volvo recommends towing the
Safety
vehicle directly to an authorized Volvo
is displayed
workshop.
Related information
Safety (p. 42)
•
Starting and moving the vehicle when it is
•
in safety mode (p. 62)
Recovery (p. 444)
•
Starting and moving the vehicle
when it is in safety mode
If safety mode has been set, it may be possi-
ble to reset the system in order to start and
move the vehicle a short distance, for exam-
ple, if it is blocking traffic.
Starting the vehicle when it is in safety
Safety
mode
has been dis-
1.
Check the vehicle for damage, particularly
for fuel leakage. Make sure you do not
detect any gasoline fumes.
If the damage to the vehicle is minor and
there is no fuel leakage/fumes, you may
attempt to start the engine.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you
smell fuel fumes when the message
mode See Owner's manual
in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle
immediately.
2. Switch off the ignition.
Safety
is displayed
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