SAFETY
3. Then try to start the vehicle.
Child safety
Children should always be seated safely
when traveling in the vehicle.
WARNING
> The vehicle's electrical system will per-
form a system check and then attempt
to reset to normal operating mode.
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
vehicle directly to an authorized Volvo
workshop.
General information
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint
systems for all occupants including children.
Remember that, regardless of age and size, a
child should always be properly restrained in a
vehicle.
If the message Safety mode See
Owner's manual is still displayed, the
vehicle should not be driven or towed
behind another vehicle. If the vehicle needs
to be moved, it must be towed on a tow
truck. Even if no damage is apparent, there
may be hidden damage that could make
the vehicle impossible to control.
Related information
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Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/
LATCH attachments, which make it more con-
venient to install child seats.
Starting the vehicle (p. 390)
Recovery (p. 448)
Some restraint systems for children are
designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap
belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
Such child restraint systems can help protect
children in vehicles in the event of an accident
only if they are used properly. However, chil-
dren could be endangered in a crash if the
child restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle. Failure to follow the installation
instructions for your child restraint can result
in your child striking the vehicle's interior in a
sudden stop.
Moving the vehicle when it is in safety
mode
1.
If the message Normal mode The
vehicle is now in normal mode is dis-
played after attempting to start the
engine, the vehicle may be moved care-
fully from its present position if, for exam-
ple, it is blocking traffic.
2. Do not move the vehicle farther than abso-
lutely necessary.
Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable
substitute for a child restraint system. In an
accident, a child held in a person's arms can
be crushed between the vehicle's interior and
an unrestrained person. The child could also
be injured by striking the interior, or by being
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