2019 Volvo XC90 drove over our son. Many open questions.
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From: Kingsport, TN
Surely you must know this was entirely your wife's fault. Surely you must know that. I know it's heart-wrenching, but you can't embrace delusion this way and live well. It's toxic.
I find it disgusting, really, the incredible desire to blame other for our own mistakes. I know it's a very strong impulse, but it's a horrible one. Don't.
I'm sorry for what you've experienced.
I find it disgusting, really, the incredible desire to blame other for our own mistakes. I know it's a very strong impulse, but it's a horrible one. Don't.
I'm sorry for what you've experienced.
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From: Central NJ
So many questions come to mind ... 1) When does one ever place one's car in reverse, leave the engine running, and depart from it? 2) Was the auto-brake function truly activated? 3) Was "park assist" manually deactivated? 4) If the rear brakes had been serviced, was it performed by a professional tech familiar with a Volvo (the "auto brake", if activated, only works on the rear wheel brake pads)?
On page 361 of my 2020 V90 Owner's Manual, it reads as follows: "The parking sensors have dead/blind spots where objects cannot be detected. • Pay particular attention to people and animals near the vehicle"
On page 365: "Warning: Driver support functions are not a substitute for the driver's attention and judgment."
BTW, I'm not responding with a "Volvo biased" opinion, but rather as a person who is incredulous to how a driver could place their car in reverse, leave the car still running and exit the vehicle, under any circumstances, let alone with the possibility of children nearby.
I checked the situation you raised with my car. Leaving the engine on, placing it in reverse, taking off my seat belt AND ensuring that "auto brake" is active, the rear emergency brakes were applied and my car did not move when I exited the vehicle. I then performed the same process, but this time with the "auto brake" deactivated, and my car proceeded to move in reverse.
Bottom line: There's no substitute, IMO, for driver responsibility in this matter. Nothing would have happened if the driver placed the car in park and shut off the engine, before exiting the vehicle.
I am truly sorry that your child was injured, and the likely strain it is placing on all in your family.
On page 361 of my 2020 V90 Owner's Manual, it reads as follows: "The parking sensors have dead/blind spots where objects cannot be detected. • Pay particular attention to people and animals near the vehicle"
On page 365: "Warning: Driver support functions are not a substitute for the driver's attention and judgment."
BTW, I'm not responding with a "Volvo biased" opinion, but rather as a person who is incredulous to how a driver could place their car in reverse, leave the car still running and exit the vehicle, under any circumstances, let alone with the possibility of children nearby.
I checked the situation you raised with my car. Leaving the engine on, placing it in reverse, taking off my seat belt AND ensuring that "auto brake" is active, the rear emergency brakes were applied and my car did not move when I exited the vehicle. I then performed the same process, but this time with the "auto brake" deactivated, and my car proceeded to move in reverse.
Bottom line: There's no substitute, IMO, for driver responsibility in this matter. Nothing would have happened if the driver placed the car in park and shut off the engine, before exiting the vehicle.
I am truly sorry that your child was injured, and the likely strain it is placing on all in your family.
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