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Owner’s Manual
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In-car safety There is an In-car safety & Quick Reference Guide found in your car which contains some quick reference concerning safety issues. Make sure you keep this Reference Guide readily available for all occupants to review.
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Gas station reference Fuel • 2.5-liter non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher.
Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel” section in this manual. Fuel capacity 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
• 2.5-liter turbo models (Aero) Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveabil- ity, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline.
Engine oil Use only API classification SM with the words “ENERGY CON- SERVING” and the ILSAC certification mark (starburst mark) dis- played on the container.
Engine oil capacity 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Cold tire pressure
Tire size Wheel size Pressure
Temporary spare tire
Front
Rear
Size Pressure
P205/55R16 89V 16 x 61/2 JJ 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2)
215/45R17 91W 17 x 7 JJ 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)
T135/70 D16
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
NOTE: Adjust the tire pressure to 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2) when driving the vehicle with five people and cargo inside and at speeds exceeding 99.4 mph (160 km/h).
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Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
US/CA MY2006 Ordering nr. 80 33 46.
Printed in Sweden on chlorine-free paper 2005-09.
© Copyright Saab Automobile AB, 2005.
All information and illustrations in this manual are based on the specifi- cations that were available at the time of printing. Model variants, tech-
nical data and equipment vary from market to market, and may be
altered without prior notice.
Note that illustrations in this manual can depict cars fitted with extra equipment. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to inform you of the exact
specifacations that apply to your market.
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also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Service Record booklet which contains important warranty information and speci- fies the regular maintenance to be carried out. Also included is a Quick Reference Guide. Since the policy at Saab is one of continu- al improvement, we retain the right to in- corporate modifications and to alter spec- ifications during production without prior notice. If you have any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty condi- tions, etc., your Saab dealer will be pleased to help, or you may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the U.S. at 1-800-955-9007 or email them at saab- [email protected]. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. Enjoy the road ahead! Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, en- gine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab 9-2X. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not specify the equipment or features included on individual models. Importation and distribution of Saab auto- mobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by Saab Cars USA, Inc. in the United States and by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada. We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and keep it in the car for future reference. A list of content is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is
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¢ HID headlights 3
High-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights contain mercury. For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle dis- posal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of the HID head- lights as hazardous waste. Ask your Saab dealer to check whether your vehicle is equipped with HID headlights.
Warranties Warranties for U.S.A. All Saab vehicles distributed by Saab of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an au- thorized Saab dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: Saab Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully. Warranties for Canada All Saab vehicles distributed by Saab Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an au- thorized Saab dealer in Canada come with the following warranties: Saab Limited Warranty Anti-Corrosion Warranty Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.
How to use this owner’s man- ual ¢ Using your Owner’s manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, fol- low the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle. This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the infor- mation you want. Chapter 1: Seats, seatbelts and SRS airbags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precau- tions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the opera- tion of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.
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Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your Saab. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your Saab in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your Saab looking good. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your Saab to the dealer for sched- uled maintenance and informs you how to keep your Saab running properly. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimen- sions and capacities of your Saab. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about uniform
tire quality grading standards and report- ing safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
¢ Safety warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to poten- tial hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual careful- ly in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your Saab vehicle safely.
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehi- cle, or both, could result if the cau- tion is ignored.
NOTE A NOTE gives information or sugges- tions how to make better use of your vehicle.
¢ Safety symbol
000013
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Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol
Name
CAUTION
Power door lock and unlock
Passenger’s windows lock and unlock
Fuel
Front fog lights
Parking lights
Hazard warning flasher
Cigarette lighter
Engine hood
Seat heater
Symbol
Name
Symbol
Name
Child restraint top tether an- chorages
Child restraint lower anchor- ages
Horn
Windshield wiper deicer
Wiper intermittent
Windshield wiper and wash- er
Rear window wiper and washer
Lights
Parking lights, tail lights, li- cense plate light and instru- ment panel illumination
Head lights
Illumination brightness
Fan speed
Instrument panel outlets
Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
Foot outlets
Windshield defroster and foot outlets
Windshield defroster
Rear window defogger/Out- side mirror defogger
Air recirculation
Outside air
Engine oil
Washer
Door lock (transmitter)
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Symbol
Name
Door unlock (Transmitter)
Safety precautions when driving ¢ Seatbelt and SRS airbag
All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driv- er and all passengers in the vehi- cle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protec- tion in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the ve- hicle has the SRS airbag.
The SRS airbags deploy with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper posi- tion when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practi- cal while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passen- ger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
Carefully read the sections “Seatbelts” and “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Re- straint System airbag)” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instructions and pre- cautions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
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¢ Child safety
Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle.
for
is appropriate
While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which the child’s age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained us- ing the seatbelts. According to ac- cident statistics, children are saf- er when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never al- low a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.
Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint de- vice or in a seatbelt. The SRS air- bag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improp- erly restrained. Because children are than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater.
lighter and weaker
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to the “Child safety locks” section in chapter 2.
Always lock the passenger’s win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child op- erating the power window. Refer to the “Windows” section in chap- ter 2.
Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could acci- dentally injure themselves or oth- ers through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sun- ny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them.
Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sun- ny days, the temperature in a trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related including brain damage to anyone locked inside, particularly for small chil- dren.
injuries
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Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems”, “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for in- structions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
¢ Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains car- bon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
Always properly maintain the en- gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it.
Avoid remaining in a parked vehi- cle for a lengthy time while the en- gine is running. If that is unavoid- able, then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly.
If at any time you suspect that ex- haust fumes are entering the vehi- cle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possi- ble. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all win- dows fully open.
Keep the trunk lid or rear liftgate closed while driving to prevent ex- haust gas from entering the vehi- cle.
¢ Drinking and driving
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- stream delays your reaction and im- pairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if you drink just a lit- tle – it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal acci- dent, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In ad- dition, if you are injured in the acci- dent, alcohol may increase the se- verity of that injury. Please don’t drink and drive. Drunken driving is one of the most fre- quent causes of accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up com- pletely before getting behind the wheel.
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¢ Drugs and driving
¢ Driving when tired or sleepy
¢ Modification of your vehicle
When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentive- ness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your pas- sengers’ and other persons’ chanc- es of being involved in a serious ac- cident may increase. Please do not continue to drive but in- stead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh your- self before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driv- ing with others.
There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fa- tal accident. If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the liter- ature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive af- ter taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor. Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.
Your vehicle should not be modi- fied. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be cov- ered under warranties.
¢ Car phone/cell phone and
driving
Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your at- tention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/ cell phone, pull off the road and park in the safe place before using your phone. In some States/Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.
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driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unre- strained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Additionally, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Re- strain a pet with a special traveling har- ness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, lo- cal animal protection society or pet shop. In the U.S., also see your dealer or visit www.saabcatalog.com for a complete range of pet accessories offered by Saab.
¢ Tire pressures Check and, if necessary, adjust the pres- sure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey. Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire label. Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 11 for detailed information.
Driving at high speeds with exces- sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread or sidewall separation, and de- struction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.
¢ California proposition 65
warning
Engine exhaust, some of its constit- uents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids in vehicles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can- cer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm.
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Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
10
11
12
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Illustrated index
¢ Exterior
1) Engine hood (page 11-4) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-15) 3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-44) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-21) 5) Moonroof (page 2-21) 6) Door locks (page 2-4) 7) Tire pressure (page 11-31) 8) Flat tires (page 9-4) 9) Tire chains (page 8-9) 10) Front fog light button (page 3-19) 11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-10) 12) Towing hooks (page 9-10)
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11
10
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1) Rear window defogger button
(page 3-23)
2) Child safety locks (page 2-17) 3) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3) 4) Tie-down/Towing hook (page 9-11) 5) Rear liftgate (page 2-19)
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¢ Interior q Passenger compartment area
1) Lower anchorages for child restraint
system (page 1-29) 2) Seatbelt (page 1-8) 3) Moonroof (page 2-21) 4) Parking brake lever (page 7-19) 5) Front seat (page 1-2) 6) Rear seat (page 1-6)
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1) Cup holder (page 6-5) 2) Center console (page 6-4) 3) Glove box (page 6-4) 4) Cigarette lighter (page 6-5) 5) Ashtray (page 6-7)
4 5
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¢ Instrument panel
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
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1) Door locks (page 2-4) 2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-25) 3) Light control lever (page 3-15) 4) Instrument cluster (page 3-6) 5) Wiper control lever (page 3-20) 6) Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-6)
7) Audio (page 5-1) 8) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-8)/ Selector lever (AT) (page 7-10)
9) Climate control (page 4-1) 10) Cruise control (page 7-21) 11) Horn (page 3-26) 12) SRS airbag (page 1-33) 13) Tilt steering (page 3-26) 14) Fuse box (page 11-41) 15) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4) 16) Power window (page 2-17)
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¢ Light control and wiper control levers/switches
12
10
11
34
000020
15
1) Parking light switch (page 3-19) 2) Windshield wiper (page 3-21) 3) Mist (page 3-22) 4) Windshield washer (page 3-22) 5) Rear window wiper and washer
switch (page 3-22)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-21) Illumination brightness control 7) (page 3-18) 8) Light control lever (page 3-15) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-15) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam
change (page 3-15)
11) Turn signal (for lane change)
(page 3-17)
12) Turn signal (page 3-17)
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¢ Instrument cluster
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1) Fuel gauge (page 3-7) 2) Selector lever position indicator (AT)
(page 3-14)
3) Temperature gauge (page 3-8) 4) Speedometer (page 3-6) 5) Tachometer (page 3-7) 6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knob (page 3-6)
7) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-6) 8) Outside temperature indicator
(page 3-8)
9) Low fuel warning light (page 3-7)
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Symbol
Name
Door open warning light
All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (AT) 3
Turn signal indicator lights
High beam indicator light
Security system indi- cator light
Cruise control indica- tor light
Cruise control set indi- cator light
Page
3-13
3-14
3-14
3-14
2-7
3-14
3-15
q Warning and indicator light
Symbol
Name
Page
Seatbelt warning light
3-9
ON or
OFF or
SRS airbag system warning light
Passenger airbag ON indicator light
Passenger airbag OFF indicator light
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunc- tion indicator lamp
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
Automatic transmis- sion Oil temperature warning light 3
or
ABS warning light
or Brake system warning
light
3-10
3-10
3-10
3-11
3-11
3-11
3-12
3-12
3-13
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¢ Tire changing tools
Jack (page 9-15) Jack handle (page 9-15)
1) 2) 3) Spare tire (page 9-15)
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
1-2
1-3
1-31-4
1-4
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-8
1-10Front seats .......................................................... Fore and aft adjustment ......................................... Reclining the seatback ........................................... Seat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat) ........................................................ Head restraint adjustment ..................................... Active head restraint .............................................. Seat heater 3 ...................................................... Rear seats ........................................................... Head restraint adjustment ..................................... Folding down the rear seat .................................... Seatbelts ............................................................. Seatbelt safety tips ................................................. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) .................................................................. Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... Fastening the seatbelt ............................................ Seatbelt maintenance .............................................
1-10
1-10
1-11
1-17
Seatbelt extender ............................................... 1-18
Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-19
1-20
1-21
1-21
Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-22
1-23
1-24System monitors .................................................... System servicing .................................................... Precautions against vehicle modification ............
Where to place a child restraint system ............... Choosing a child restraint system ........................ Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt ..................................................................
1-25
1-28
1-29
1-31Installing a booster seat ......................................... Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ............... Top tether anchorages ........................................... *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) .............................................................. 1-33
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints ................... Saab advanced frontal airbag system .................. SRS side airbag ...................................................... SRS airbag system monitors ................................. SRS airbag system servicing ................................ Precautions against vehicle modification ............1-33
1-37
1-48
1-53
1-54
1-553 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.
Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism.
Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the up- right position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
The SRS airbags deploy with consid- erable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al- ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passen- ger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
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Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because chil- dren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. Conse- quently, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have out- grown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appro- priate for the child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precau- tions concerning child restraint sys- tems, see the “Child restraint sys- tems” section in this chapter.
¢ Fore and aft adjustment
100705
Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the le- ver and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.¢ Reclining the seatback
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-3
100706
Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then re- lease the lever and make sure the seat- back is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when released. When operating the reclining le- ver to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.100085
To prevent the passenger from slid- ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the ve- hicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious inter- nal injury or death.
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¢ Seat cushion height adjust-
ment (driver’s seat)
100707
1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat
2) When the lever is pulled up, the seat ris-
is lowered.
es.
The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down.
¢ Head restraint adjustment
¢ Active head restraint
100087
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is clos- est to the top of the occupant’s ears.
Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.
100089
The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active head restraints. They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. For maximum effectiveness the head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.A1910BE-A-GSAAB.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 6, 2005 8:37 AM
Seat heater 3
100708
Driver’s side 1) HI – Rapid heating 2) LO – Normal heating
Each active head restraint is ef- fective only when its height is properly adjusted and the driver/ passenger sits in the correct posi- tion on the seat.
If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an autho- rized Saab dealer inspect the ac- tive head restraints.
The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehi- cle experiences only a slight im- pact in the rear.
The active head restraints may be damaged if they are pushed hard from behind or subjected to shock. As a result, they may not function if the vehicle suffers a rear impact.
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Front passenger’s side 1) HI – Rapid heating 2) LO – Normal heating The seat heater operates when the igni- tion switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the “HI” position will cause the seat to heat up quicker. The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
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There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera- tures if he/she uses the seat heat- er for a long period of time. When using the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned.
Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause the battery to discharge.
Rear seats
100093
Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the ab- domen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
100094
Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
¢ Head restraint adjustment
Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.
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q Rear windows side seating position
q Rear center seating position
¢ Folding down the rear seat
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100098
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while depressing the release button on the top of the seatback.
The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is clos- est to the top of the occupant’s ears. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraints to improve rearward visibility.
The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Be- fore sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the click position.
100099
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. When the rear-center seating position is occupied, raise the head restraint to the click position. When the rear center seat- ing position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibil- ity.
After returning the rear seat to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible.
Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting for- ward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop.
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place and make sure that it is securely locked.
Seatbelts ¢ Seatbelt safety tips
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100096
1. Lower the head restraints. 2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the re- lease knob and then fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original posi- tion, raise the seatback until it locks into
All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fit- ting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury.
Each seatbelt is designed to sup- port only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more per- sons – even children. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.
Replace all seatbelt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if dam- age is not obvious.
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Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag de- ploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from de- ployment is greater. Consequent- ly, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child re- straint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s height and weight. Secure ALL types of child re- straint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating po- sitions. For instructions and pre- cautions concerning the child re- straint system, see the “Child re- straint systems” section in this chapter.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seatbelt(s) by the driver and front passenger when any of the SRS frontal and side airbags deploys. q Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suit- able for your vehicle. See information on “Child restraint systems” in this chapter. q Children If a child is too big for a child restraint sys- tem, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. Ac-
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cording to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating posi- tions only) and then if necessary move the child closer to the belt buckle to help pro- vide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child’s waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned, a child restraint system should be used. Never place the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back.
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q Expectant mothers
100100
Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist.¢ Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ELR)
The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
¢ Automatic/Emergency Lock-
ing Retractor (A/ELR)
Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Auto- matic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emer- gency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ ELR has an additional locking mode “Au- tomatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode” in- tended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out com- pletely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in that po- sition and the seatbelt cannot be extend- ed. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor func- tions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is re- tracted fully, the ALR mode is released. When securing a child restraint system on the rear seats by the use of the seatbelt, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is re- moved, make sure that the seatbelt re- tracts fully and the retractor returned to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode. For instructions on how to convert the re- tractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.
¢ Seatbelt warning light
and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s seat, as re- quired by current safety standards. There is a seatbelt warning light in the combination meter. If the driver has not yet fastened the seat- belt when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seatbelt is unfastened. If the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the driver’s seatbelt is still not fastened 6 seconds later, the warning light will re- main lit for 15 seconds. If the driver’s seat- belt is still not fastened even 15 seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ig- nition switch), the warning lights will alter- nate between flashing and steady illumi- nation at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light is flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warning lights and sounding of the chime will continue until the driver fastens the seatbelt.
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NOTE If the driver unfastens the seatbelt af- ter fastening, the seatbelt warning de- vice operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.
At speeds lower than approximate- ly 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light will alternate be- tween flashing and steady illumina- tion at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. At speeds higher than approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light will alternate be- tween flashing and steady illumina- tion at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light is flashing.
It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ignition switch by unfastening and refastening the driver’s seatbelt. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, howev- er, the complete sequence of the warn- ing operation resumes. For further de- tails about canceling the warning oper- ation, please contact your Saab dealer.
¢ Fastening the seatbelt
Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of in- jury.
Keep the lap belt as low as possi- ble on your hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones in- stead of across the weaker abdo- men.
Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the up- right position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
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Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will in- crease, and both can result in se- rious internal injury or death.
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Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an ac- cident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury.
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Metallic parts of the seatbelt can be- come very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool. q Front seatbelts 1. Adjust the seat position: Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seat- back to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.
s Adjusting the front seat shoulder
belt anchor height
100102
4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.100103
5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.200371
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for the driver/front passenger. To lower the anchor height, push the re- lease button and slide the anchor down. To raise the anchor height, slide the an- chor up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.A1910BE-A-GSAAB.book Page 13 Tuesday, September 6, 2005 8:37 AM
When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision. s Unfastening the seatbelt
q Rear seatbelts (except rear center
seatbelt)
1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it, then pull it out slowly again.
100105
Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.
100102
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s Adjusting the rear seat shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating positions only)
100686
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To adjust the anchor height, push the release button and slide the anchor up or down. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision. s Unfastening the seatbelt
q Rear center seatbelt
1) Center seatbelt tongue plate 2) Connector (tongue) 3) Connector (buckle) 4) Center seatbelt buckle
100105
Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.
100687
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Fastening the seatbelt with the web- bing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, espe- cially when inserting the connec- tor’s tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right-hand side), always check that the webbing is not twist- ed.
Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles. If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt (with the connector’s tongue plate not fastened to the connec- tor’s buckle on the right-hand side), it cannot properly restrain the wear- er in position in an accident, possi- bly resulting in serious injury or death.
100109
100710
1. Remove the tongue plate from the belt holder located under the right rear quarter glass and pull out the seatbelt slowly.Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-15
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2. After drawing out the seatbelt, pass it through the belt guide as follows: First in- sert one edge of the belt into the open gap in the comfort guide; then slide the rest of the belt in, so that the whole belt fits in- side.100113
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3. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, insert the connector (tongue) at- tached at the webbing end into the buckle on the right-hand side until a click is heard. If the belt stops before reaching the buck- le, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be un- locked, let the belt retract slightly after giv- ing it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.
Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt. NOTE When the seatback is folded down for greater cargo area, it is necessary to disconnect the connector.
100115
5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. s Unfastening the seatbelt100117
100114
4. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the center seatbelt buckle marked “CENTER” on the left-hand side until it clicks.100116
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You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Insert the tongue plate into the belt holder.
100118
1. Insert a key or other hard pointed ob- ject into the slot in the connector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will discon- nect from the buckle.100289
2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt.100290
Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seatbelt too quickly. Other- wise, the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim.
Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neat- ly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim.
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¢ Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously af- fect their strength. Inspect the seatbelts and attachments in- cluding the webbing and all hardware pe- riodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Re- place the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found.
Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid.
Never attempt to make modifica- tions or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from operating prop- erly.
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Seatbelt extender If the front seatbelts are not long enough to permit the tongue plate to engage with the seatbelt buckle, an optional seatbelt extender is available from your Saab deal- er. When ordering an extender, only order one particularly designed for your vehicle. Several different types of extenders are available to match various varieties of front seatbelt designs. See your Saab dealer for assistance. The extender adds approximately 8 inch- es (200 mm) of length and it can be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position. For the safety of others, the extender should be removed after each use, espe- cially if the next person using the seatbelt does not need one. Note that leaving the seatbelt extender’s tongue plate engaged with the seatbelt buckle may prevent the Saab advanced front airbag system from functioning cor- rectly or cause the system to fail.
Be sure to observe the following when using the seatbelt extender. Failure to follow these instructions and warnings could reduce the effective- ness of the seatbelt and result in more serious injury in the event of a collision. Never use the extender when the belt itself is long enough to permit it to be buckled properly. If removal of heavy clothing is all that is needed to permit the seatbelt to be buckled properly, remove the heavy clothing and do not use the extender.
Do not use the extender if the buckle of the extender rests over the abdo- men.
Do not let someone else use the ex- tender. Use of an extender when it is not needed could reduce the effec- tiveness of the seatbelt and result in more serious injury in the event of a collision.
Use the extender only for the front seatbelts and only for the model for which it was originally provided. Nev- er use the extender for the rear seat- belts or for a different model.
NOTE When the seatbelt extender is used by a pregnant passenger, consult a doctor to get approval in advance.
100605
To connect the extender to the seatbelt, insert the tongue plate into the seatbelt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle-release buttons of the extender and the seatbelt are both facing outward as shown in the diagram. You will hear a click when the tongue plate locks into the buckle. When releasing the seatbelt, press on the buckle-release button on the extender, not on the seatbelt. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend- er itself.
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Front seatbelt pretensioners
100121
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat- belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident in- volving a moderate to severe frontal colli- sion. The pretensioner sensor also serves as the frontal SRS airbag sensor. If the sen- sor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the retractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively restrains the front seat occupant. When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, an operating noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released.These occurrences are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and there- fore must be replaced. NOTE Seatbelt pretensioners are not de-
