Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual page 82

SAFETY
Starting or moving a vehicle in
safety mode
Safety mode
If has been set, it may be possible
to start and move the vehicle, for example, if it is
blocking traffic.
Starting the vehicle in safety mode
1. Check the vehicle for damage, particularly for
fuel leakage or the smell of gasoline fumes.
If the damage to the vehicle is minor and
there is no fuel leakage/fumes, you may
attempt to start the engine and move the
vehicle.
WARNING
If you smell gasoline fumes or detect fuel
Safety mode See Owner's
leakage while
manual
is displayed in the instrument panel,
do not attempt to start the vehicle. Leave
the vehicle immediately.
2. Turn the start knob to STOP and release it.
3. Try to start the vehicle.
Vehicle start System check, wait
>
be displayed in the instrument panel while
the vehicle's electrical system attempts to
reset to normal mode.
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WARNING
Safety mode See Owner's
If the message
manual
is still displayed, the vehicle should
not be driven and must be towed. Concealed
faults may make the vehicle difficult to control.
Moving the vehicle after safety mode has
been set
Normal mode The vehicle is
If the message
now in normal mode
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
Safety mode
After
should not be driven or towed (pulled on the
ground by another vehicle). It must be trans-
ported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician for inspec-
tion/repairs.
Related information
will
•
Safety mode (p. 79)
•
Towing recommendations (p. 337)
Airbag system
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts,
your vehicle is equipped with an airbag system.
is displayed, the vehicle
has been set, the vehicle
WARNING
•
If the airbag warning light stays on after
the engine has started or if it illuminates
while you are driving, have the vehicle
inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician as soon as possible.
•
Never try to repair any component or part
of the airbag systems yourself. Any inter-
ference in the system could cause mal-
function and serious injury. All work on
these systems should be performed by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.