Starting or moving a vehicle in safety mode

If Safety mode 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

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 leakage while Safety mode See Owner's manual is displayed in the instrument panel, do not attempt to start the vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.
Turn the start knob to STOP and release it.
Try to start the vehicle.

Vehicle start System check, wait will be displayed in the instrument panel while the vehicle's electrical system attempts to reset to normal mode.

 Warning

If the message Safety mode See Owner's 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

If the message Normal mode The vehicle is now in normal mode is displayed, the vehicle 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

After Safety mode has been set, the vehicle should not be driven or towed (pulled on the ground by another vehicle). It must be transported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection/repairs.