02 Safety
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Safety mode - attempting to start the
car
If the car is set in safety mode (p. 37) then an
attempt to start the car can be made if every-
thing seems normal and the absence of fuel
leakage has been checked.
First, check that no fuel is leaking from the
car. There must be no smell of fuel either.
If everything seems normal and you have
checked for indications of fuel leakage, you
may attempt to start the car.
Remove the remote control key and open the
driver's door. If a message is now shown to
the effect that the ignition is on, press the
start button. Then close the door and reinsert
the remote control key. The car's electronics
will now try to reset themselves to normal
mode. Then try to start the car.
If the message
Safety mode See manual is
still shown on the display then the car must
not be driven or towed but a vehicle recovery
service (p. 316) used instead. Even if the car
appears to be driveable, hidden damage may
make the car impossible to control once mov-
ing.
WARNING
Never, under any circumstances, attempt
to restart the car if it smells of fuel when
the
Safety mode See manual message
is displayed. Leave the car at once.
WARNING
If the car is in safety mode it must not be
towed. It must be transported from its
location. Volvo recommends that it is
transported to an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Related information
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Safety mode - moving the car (p. 38)
Safety mode - moving the car
If Normal mode is shown after Safety mode
See manual has been reset after attempting
to start the car (p. 38) , the car can be moved
carefully out of a dangerous position.
Do not move the car further than necessary.
Related information
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General information on safety mode (p.
37)
