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Immobilized vehicle and recovery

If you can’t drive your vehicle, it’s considered to be immobilized. You can always contact Polestar Customer Support if you’re unable to find a solution in the manual or if you are uncertain about how to proceed.

Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to solve it on your own or with assistance from Polestar Customer Support or other services. In this part of the manual, you will find a number of scenarios and how to handle them safely.

In a situation where there are injuries or risk of injury, prioritize safety and medical needs over vehicle recovery. Don’t hesitate to contact emergency services if necessary.

The following scenarios have their own manual sections that can help you identify the underlying issue and what the necessary steps for recovery are.
  • The vehicle malfunctions and can't be used as intended.
  • The battery is discharged and the vehicle is unresponsive.
  • There is physical damage to your vehicle. The damage can make the vehicle unsuitable to drive or cause immobilization. Even superficial damage needs to be evaluated to ensure that you can safely use the vehicle.

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Damaged vehicle

If your vehicle is damaged, it is important to identify the extent and severity of the damage to determine how to handle the vehicle safely.

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Malfunction

When part of your vehicle or one of its features is not working as designed, that is considered a malfunction. It may not be safe to use the vehicle at all, depending on what type of malfunction the vehicle is experiencing.

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Vehicle has no power or is not responding

If your vehicle is unresponsive or appears to have no power, the cause could be dead batteries or something affecting its electrical systems.

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Recovery

Recovery of your vehicle typically requires transporting it with a recovery vehicle. This is necessary if your vehicle is immobilized and its functions cannot be restored where it is.

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Safety mode

If your vehicle detects damage that compromises safety, it can enter safety mode.

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Having your vehicle towed

Your vehicle can be towed short distances. For this, tow mode must first be activated.

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