Owner’s Manual
Saab 9-3 M2004
Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment
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Starting and driving 139
Car care 191
Customer Assistance and Information 261
Technical data 267
Index 283
© Saab Automobile AB 2003
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden
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WARNING
Failure to heed warnings may cause personal injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE texts warns of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed.
Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorpo- rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. If you have any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, 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.
Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 will be available with the fol- lowing engine variants: (cid:127) 2.0t 175 hp (cid:127) 2.0 Turbo 210 hp 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 refer- ence. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on page 3–6. A list of content is given at the beginning of each section of the man- ual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranties 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, an Infotainment System manual, tire warranties and (U.S. customers), a dealer directory with Roadside Assistance Pro- gram information.
Instrument panel
Cruise Control ___________ 159
Direction indicators _______ 93
92
High/low beam control stalk
Changing bulbs __________ 208
Front fog lights___________ 93
Headlight levelling ________ 91
High/low beam __________ 92
Parking lights____________ 91
Rear fog light____________ 93
Fuel gauge __________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Speedometer ________________ Tachometer __________________ Temperature gauge____________ Turbo gauge _________________ Warning and indicator lights _____
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78
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80
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Clock _______________________ Profiler ______________________ Saab Information Display (SID) ___
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Replacing wiper blades ___ 206
Washers and wipers______
95
Washer fluid ____________ 206
Automatic climate control __ 103
Car care and maintenance _ 255
Hazard warning lights_____
94
Manual climate control ____
98
Seat heating ____________ 102
Seat heating, ACC _______ 111
Ashtray _____________________ 126
Cigarette lighter _______________ 126
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Exterior
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 253
Body __________________ 251
Service program _________ 262
Sunroof ________________ 120
Touching up paintwork ____ 251
Washing _______________ 250
Waxing and polishing _____ 251
Brake lights _____________ 215
Changing bulbs __________ 208
Light switches ___________ 91
Taillights _______________ 215
Folding down the rear seat _ 134
Lighting ________________ 215
Load-through hatch_______ 136
Spare wheel ____________ 138
Tools __________________ 138
Trunk __________________ 134
Towing_________________ 184
Towing hook eyes ________ 184
Towing a trailer __________ 178
Maximum loads _______________ 268
Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ 182
Roof load ____________________ 182
Hood _______________________ 192
Washing the engine bay_________ 249
Changing bulbs _________ 208
91
Dipswitch ______________
Direction indicators_______
93
Front lights _____________ 210
Headlight levelling (Bi-
91
Xenon) _______________
Headlight switches _______
91
Headlight washers _______ 206
Central locking __________ Child safety locks ________ Lock buttons____________ Trunk lock ______________
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Economical motoring _____ 173
Fuel filler door __________ 147
Fuel gauge _____________
81
Fuel grade _____________ 271
Refueling ______________ 147
Braking _____________________ 160
Changing wheels______________ 245
Spare wheel _________________ 243
Tire pressure ________________ 277
Tire pressure monitor __________ 229
Tires _______________________ 231
Wheels _____________________ 275
Winter driving ________________ 175
Interior
Interior rearview mirror _________ 129
Vanity mirror _________________ 124
Door mirrors__________________ 128
Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 220
Interior light switches ___________ 123
Sunroof _____________________ 120
Airbag _________________ 28
Steering wheel adjustment _ 116
Steering _______________ 273
Fuses _________________ 222
Electric windows _________ 117
Child seats _____________ Folding down the rear seat _ Rear seat ______________ Safety belts _____________ Seat adjustment _________ Seat heating ____________
Upholstery care__________
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249
Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ 126
Break-In Period _______________ 151
Driving in hot/cold climates ______ 175
Ignition switch ________________ 140
Parking brake_________________ 167
Parking _____________________ 167
Starting the engine ____________ 142
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Airbag_________________
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Child safety locks ________
Child seats _____________
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Safety belt care _________ 248
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Safety belts ____________
Glove compartment ______ 126
Storage compartments____ 126
Automatic transmission ___ 153
Changing gears _________ 152
Manual transmission _____ 152
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Engine bay
Color code______________ 278
Engine number __________ 278
Gearbox number _________ 278
Warning labels __________
Vehicle identification number 278
Alternator ______________ 205
Drive belt_______________ 205
Exhaust emission control __ 145
Ignition system __________ 272
Simple troubleshooting
(A/C, ACC) _____________ 255
Spark plugs _____________ 272
Turbo gauge ____________ 80
Engine oil: checking level __ 196
Changing engine oil____________ 197
Engine: description ____________ 193
Engine: technical data __________ 270
Important considerations for driving 144
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 270
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 199
Driving in hot climates __________ 177
Radiator_____________________ 270
Temperature gauge ____________
80
ABS brakes_____________ 160
Brake pads _____________ 200
Brake system ___________ 274
Brake fluid______________ 200
Changing a fuse _________ 222
Fuse table _____________ 227
Fuses _________________ 222
Relays ________________ 227
Topping-up fluid _________ 206
Wash/wipe stalk switch____
95
Washer fluid ____________ 206
Washer jets ____________ 207
Automatic transmission _________ 153
Transmission: technical data _____ 272
Manual transmission ___________ 152
Power steering________________ 201
Fluid: checking/topping up _______ 201
Battery ______________________ 202
Battery charge ________________ 202
Jump starting _________________ 187
Warning labels
Radiator fan: Radiator fan may start at any time.
A/C system:
Refrigerant at high pressure.
Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C
system. Improper service methods may cause personal injury. System to be
serviced by qualified personnel only. For instructions consult dealer man-
ual.
The A/C system complies with SAE J639.
Charge: 680 g R134a.
Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt.
Saab oil 4759106
LEVEL INDICATOR
INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR CLEAR CLAIR
OK LOW BAS
DANGER/POISON
700 CCA (SAE)
DANGER/POISON
700 CCA (SAE)
(cid:127) No sparks, flames or smoking.
(cid:127) Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
(cid:127) Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe
burns.
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY-P/N 53 52 000
(cid:127) Flush eyes immediatly with water
Get medical help fast.
(cid:127) Do not tip battery. Do not open battery
KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN.
12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN)
(cid:127) Éviter les étincelles et les flammes. Ne pas fumer.
(cid:127) Rincer immédiatement les yeux avec de
l'oau Consulter un médecin rapidement.
(cid:127) Protéger les yeux car les gaz explosife peuvent causer la cécité ou des blessures.
(cid:127) Ne pas pencher ni ouvrir la batterie.
(cid:127) L'acide sulfurique peut causer la cécité ou des
brûlures graves.
BATTERIE SANS ENTRETIEN-P/N 53 52 000
GARDER HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS
12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN)
Saab Automobile AB 53 53 057 Manufactured by Tudor Spain (Exide Technologies)
12102-EP
Saab Automobile AB 53 53 085 Fabriquée par Tudor Espagne (Exide Technologies)
12103-EP
Battery: (cid:127) No sparks, flames or smoking (cid:127) Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury (cid:127) Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns (cid:127) Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast (cid:127) Do not tip battery. Do not open battery
(cid:127) NO SPARKS, FLAMES OR SMOKING (cid:127) SHIELD EYES (cid:127) KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN (cid:127) ACID (cid:127) SEE OWNER’S MANUAL (cid:127) EXPLOSIVE GAS
Coolant: Never open when engine hot!
CANADA NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L’ENLEVER. UTILISER SEULEMENT DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROV- ENANT D’UN CONTE- NANT SCELLÉ.
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CANADA
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag (cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children (cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the air bag (cid:127) ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS
Jack (cid:127) Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting
(cid:127) Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm
tire snow chains.
and level ground.
(cid:127) Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTION
1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be
changed.
3 Crank jack so that vehicle begins to lift. 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts
one-half turn.
5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground. Loosen
wheel bolts completely and remove wheel.
6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so
wheel is not loose.
7 Lower vehicle. Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross
sequence.
Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights.
Changing wheels: Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 1980 lbs. (900 kg).
Example of symbols that can be found in your car
Buckle up
Headlights
Windshield wipers
Windshield washers
Coolant tem- perature
No charge to battery
Radiator fan
Fuel
Direction indicators
No sparks, flames or smoking
Refer to the Owner’s Manual
Shield eyes
Keep out of reach of children
Battery acid contains sul- phuric acid
Airbag
Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat
Electric windows
Deactivating of rear window switches
Risk of explosive gas
Central locking, lock
Central locking, unlock
Trunk lid, opening
Parking lights
Defroster
Foot brake
Hazard warn- ing lights
Rear window heating
Front fog lights
Rear fog light
Cabin fan
Coolant level
Engine oil pressure
ABS brakes
Electronic Stability Program
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Safety
Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________
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Safety belts
WARNING
(cid:127) Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic.
(cid:127) Safety belts must be worn at all times
by all occupants.
(cid:127) Child safety, see page 21. (cid:127) Check that the locking tongue is prop-
erly locked in the belt lock.
(cid:127) In the event of a crash, a rear-seat
passenger not wearing a safety belt will be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. The stresses imposed on the front seat passengers and belts are multiplied and can result in needless injury or even death for all car occupants.
Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. The results of studies show that it is equally important to wear safety belts in the rear seat as in the front seats. Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the safety belt reminder in the main instrument panel will come on if the driver has not buckled up. In addition an audible signal sounds for 4– 8 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. The front seat passenger is reminded to buckle up by the Saab Information Display (SID).
Use your seatbelt.
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Driver seat safety belt reminder
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Correct position for safety belt
Consider this:
Correct seating position
WARNING
Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. (cid:127) An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a crash (submarining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen.
(cid:127) Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm.
(cid:127) Two people must never share one safety belt. In the event of a crash those sharing a belt risk being crushed together and injured.
(cid:127) Position the lap strap snugly and low
across the hips so that it just touches the thighs. The shoulder strap must be as far in on the shoulder as possible.
(cid:127) Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted
or rubbing against any sharp edges.
(cid:127) There should not be any slack in the belt. Pull the belt tight – particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn. It is advisable to remove thick items of clothing.
(cid:127) Refrain from tilting the backrest more than
necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position.
(cid:127) Only one person per safety belt! (cid:127) For most of the time a safety belt is worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. The retractor locks up auto- matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs.
(cid:127) Children up to 6 years of age must always
be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10.
(cid:127) Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car’s standard three-point belts. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat. If it is, a booster seat/cush- ion may be necessary.
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To fasten the belt
Press the red button to release the belt
The belt guide on door pillar
Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Position the lap part low across the hips. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part.
The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt. The front safety belts have their lower anchorage points on the seats. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is adjusted. Refer to page 248 for how to check the func- tion of the safety belts, cleaning, etc.
Belt height adjustment, Sport Sedan The belt guide on the door pillar for the front safety belts can be set at different heights. The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to belt in seat. Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as pos- sible without rubbing against the neck. To avoid chafing in the case of a short person, the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centimetres) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. Raise the belt guide by pushing it upward to the desired position. To lower it, depress the catch release button while lowering the guide. Check that the guide locks in its new position.
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Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The lap belt should be placed low, across the hips and over the upper thighs.
Safety belt pretensioners
WARNING
If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. Visit an autho- rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs.
Sport Sedan: The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limit- ers. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The safety belt pretensioners are only acti- vated if the safety belt in question is in use but not activated should the car roll over. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "slacken- ing" the safety belt slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic energy as gradually as possi- ble. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in ques- tion is in use. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the movement of the body by ten- sioning the belt incl. a roll over crash. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic energy as gradu- ally as possible.
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Rear safety belts
Press the red button on the buckle to release the belt. See page 248 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning, etc.
Securing an item on the rear seat
Safety belts, rear seat
Safety belts rear seat, Convertible,
see page 67
WARNING
(cid:127) Make sure that the belt does not
become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 134).
(cid:127) If a cargo has to be placed on a seat, it must be properly secured with the safety belt. This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a crash, which could cause personal injury.
(cid:127) Check that the belt is not twisted or
lying against sharp edges.
(cid:127) Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle. The buckles for the center and left-hand rear seats are close together.
The three rear seats all have three-point safety belts with inertia reels. Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you and inserting the tongue into the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible.
We recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed in the following order: 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Lastly, adjust the position of the steering wheel (see page 116). Electrically adjustable front seats See page 18. Electric heating, front seats (option) See pages 102 and 111.
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Seats
WARNING
Never adjust the driver’s seat except when the car is stationary.
Manually adjusted front seats The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: (cid:127) Height
Sport Sedan - driver’s seat Convertible - passenger seats
(cid:127) Legroom
Sport Sedan - both seats Convertible - passenger seats
(cid:127) Backrest rake angle
Sport Sedan - both seats Convertible - passenger seats
(cid:127) Lumbar support firmness Sport Sedan - driver’s seat Convertible - only electrically adjustable front seats
(cid:127) Head restraint height
Sport Sedan - both seats Convertible - passenger seats
Height adjustment Sport Sedan, driver’s seat Convertible, both front seats Lift the lever to raise the seat. The lever is spring-loaded to return to its neutral posi- tion. Repeated lifting of the lever will increase the height in steps. Press down the lever to lower the seat. Repeated downward presses of the lever will lower the seat in steps.
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Adjusting the legroom
Adjusting the backrest
Adjusting the lumbar support
Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position.
WARNING
Check that the seat is locked in the new position. If not, it may move while the car is being driven and it could result in injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Backrest rake angle
WARNING
The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in particular a rear-end crash.
To find the most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest.
Lumbar support, Sport Sedan Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob.
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Electrically adjustable front seats (option)
WARNING
(cid:127) The seats are actuated by powerful
motors. Bear this in mind when adjust- ing the seat, and make sure that noth- ing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that nothing can be trapped behind the seat when adjusting it.
(cid:127) Bear in mind that children can be
injured if they play with the electrically- operated seats.
(cid:127) Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the electri- cally adjustable seats, for example, due to children playing. Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, see page 19.
With the doors closed the seats can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON. However, there are two exceptions: (cid:127) To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open.
(cid:127) The seats can be adjusted up to
2 minutes after both doors have been closed (applicable only to cars without window and sunroof pinch protection).
Adjusting the height and angle
Adjusting the legroom
Height adjustment and seat angle Adjust the height of the seat with the rear section of the front lever. Adjust the angle of the seat with the front section of the front lever.
Legroom adjustment Adjust the legroom with the front lever.
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Adjusting the rake angle
Backrest rake angle
WARNING
The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in particular a rear-end crash.
Adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever.
Adjusting the lumbar support Driver’s seat in Sport Sedan
Memory function buttons
Lumbar support, driver’s seat Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob.
Memory function (option)
WARNING
The legroom of the electrically operated driver’s seat can always be adjusted, whether or not a front door is open and irrespective of the position of the ignition switch.
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When the ignition is ON, all seat settings can be adjusted. When the door is open and before the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, all seat settings can be adjusted for up to 20 minutes. The memory also includes the door mirror settings. Storing and restoring settings 1 Adjust the seat and the door mirrors. The lumbar support is not included by the memory function.
2 Press and hold the M-button and then press one of the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3). A chime will sound to confirm that the settings have been saved.
To recall programmed settings, press and hold the desired memory button until the seat and door mirrors adopt their pro- grammed positions. The memory function also includes the door mirror settings. To facilitate reversing, the passenger-side door mirror can be angled down, refer to page 128.
Head restraints Sport Sedan Head restraint, Convertible, see page 66.
WARNING
(cid:127) Adjust the head restraint so that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash.
(cid:127) Raise the head restraints in the seats
that are occupied.
The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind. The SAHR is a mechanical system, actu- ated by body weight. The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest, where it is con- nected to the head restraint. In the event of a rear-end crash, the body is forced back against the backrest. This, in turn, causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upward, thus lim- iting the backward movement of the head.
Therefore, the SAHR does not normally need to be replaced or repaired after a rear- end crash. The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to a number of positions. (cid:127) Raising: grasp the head restraint on both
sides and pull it straight up.
(cid:127) Lowering: Press the head restraint
forward and downward.
The rear head restraints can be lowered fully to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied.
Child safety
WARNING
(cid:127) Children must always be suitably
restrained in the car.
(cid:127) DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur (cid:127) Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the airbag
(cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place
for children
(cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in
the front
(cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the
airbag
(cid:127) ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS
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WARNING
WARNING
(cid:127) Never leave children unattended in a
car, even for a short time.
– Children can suffer heat stroke,
perhaps die, in a matter of minutes.
– Children can put the car into gear and
hurt themselves or others.
(cid:127) At gas stations, take the remote
control out of the car while filling the tank.
(cid:127) Never allow children to climb on top of
or under motor vehicles.
(cid:127) Always look for children before back- ing your car out of a garage or drive- way.
Protect children from getting trapped in the trunk of your car (cid:127) Teach children not to play in or around
cars.
(cid:127) Watch children when loading or
unloading the car so they don´t get locked in by mistake.
(cid:127) Always lock the doors and trunk of
your car, and keep the keys out of chil- dren´s sight and reach.
(cid:127) Keep the rear fold-down seat closed to help prevent children from getting into the trunk from inside the car.
(cid:127) To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning,
never let a car idle in the garage. (cid:127) Supervise young children around
buckets of water while washing your car. Small children can drown in a short time in less than an inch of water.
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General information on child safety The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Children travel most safely when properly restrained. However, the type of restraint must be appropriate for the size of the child. Always consult your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac- turer’s child restraint instructions. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions sup- plied by the child restraint manufacturer. Saab recommends the use of a rear- facing child seat for as long as this is possible - a minimum for all children under the age of 3 (approx. 15 kg). Use a child seat approved for the weight of the child. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to the age of 10.
LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers for CHildren) is a US/Canadian safety stan- dard for a uniform method of fitting child restraints without using the standard safety belts. Only certain child restraints are equipped to utilize the LATCH system. The LATCH system is installed in the car to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for and equipped with LATCH attachments.
The LATCH system consists of top tether and lower anchorages (also called ISOFIX). In this vehicle, LATCH is installed at the two outboard seating positions in the rear seat, and there is a top tether on the rear center position (not Convertible). The top tethers are located on top of the parcel shelf (Convertible: behind the head restraints), see page 25. They are covered by a lid with a child seat anchor symbol. The lower anchorages are located where the seat cushion and seat back come together. There is a label above the inner lower anchorage, see picture on next page. Label consists of a symbol of a child restrained in a seat inside a circle. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer. If you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer.
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Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport Sedan
Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible
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LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruction. 1 Place the child restraint on one of the
designated outboard rear seat cush- ions.
2 Slide the attachment on the child
restraint in between the seat cushion and backrest.
3 Press the child restraint down on the
seat, 1 in illustration.
4 Press the child restraint rearward, lining
up the inner restraint attachment arm with the label, 2 in illustration.
5 Connect the restraint attachment arms
to the anchorages 3 in illustration.
6 Follow the child restraint instructions to
confirm that both restraint attachment arms are properly attached to the bars. 7 Attach the top tether strap to the in-car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions, see page 25 and 26.
8 Pull the child restraint to make a second
check that the restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap.
Only use the belt supplied with the child restraint. For the top tether, only use the strap sup- plied with the child restraint. The availability of LATCH child restraints is limited.
Rigid 2-point lower anchorage with top tether
Semi-rigid 2-point lower anchorage with top tether
When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions sup- plied by the child restraint manufacturer.
Child tether anchorages for forward
facing child seats
Sport Sedan
Convertible, see page 26
WARNING
Child top tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult safety belts.
Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer.
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Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Sport Sedan
7 Tighten the tether so that the back of the
child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest.
8 Pull the child restraint to make a second
check that the restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap.
The car is provided with three top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind the child restraint and attach the restraint as follows: 1 Open the cover that is right behind the
child restraint, 1 in illustration.
2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower part of the child
restraint by means of the lower anchor- ages (ISOFIX) or the safety belts as described in the child restraint installa- tion instruction.
4 Lower the headrest and route the tether
over it.
5 Attach the tether to the anchorage, 2 in
illustration.
6 Close the cover to the middle position, 3
in illustration.
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Child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats Convertible
WARNING
Child top tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult safety belts.
Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The car is provided with two top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind the child restraint and attach the restraint as follows: 1 Remove the head restraint on the seat-
ing position where the child restraint shall be fitted.
2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower part of the child
restraint by means of the lower anchor- ages (ISOFIX) or the safety belts as
How to take away the head restraint 1 Raise the head restraint 2 Push the catch forward and pull the head
restraint straight upward
Top tether anchorages in the rear seat
WARNING
If the size of the child restraint makes it impossible to put the head reatraint back on, place it in the trunk.
described in the child restraint installa- tion instruction.
4 Attach the tether to the anchorage. 5 Tighten the tether so that the back of the
child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest.
6 Pull the child restraint to make a second
check that the restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap.
7 Put the head restraint back on and make sure it is sucure mounted. Adjust it in its highest position.
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The safety belt locking function will be deac- tivated when the safety belt is retracted. 1 Disengage the safety belt latch from the
buckle.
2 Disengage the safety belt from the child
restraint, according to the instructions from the child restraint manufacturer.
3 Let the safety belt retract until the click-
ing sound ceases.
Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt
WARNING
Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
Child restraints that are approved for rear- ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places. Make sure that it is possible to fit it in accor- dance with the manufacturer’s instructions. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions sup- plied by the child restraint manufacturer.
If fitting a child restraint that is intended to be secured in position by the standard safety belt, make use of the locking function of the belt. Locking the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion. 1 Position the child restraint in the back
seat.
2 Route the belt in the restraint according
to the installation instruction of the restraint.
3 Pull out the belt completely until it stops. Then let the belt slowly pull in the slack. Clicking sound indicates that the lock function is in work.
4 Pull the shoulder belt tight to secure the
child restraint in position.
5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the belt. The belt must not unreel.
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Airbag
WARNING
To reduce risk of death or serious injury: (cid:127) Always wear your safety belt. (cid:127) Always adjust your seat so that you
are as far back as possible but still able to operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably.
(cid:127) Passengers 12 and under or shorter
than 55 inches (140 cm) must always travel in the rear seat as the car is fitted with a passenger airbag.
(cid:127) Never fit a child seat in front of the
passenger airbag.
Airbag system components (cid:127) Airbag in steering wheel (cid:127) Airbag in instrument panel in front of
passenger seat
(cid:127) Side airbags in front seat backrests
Convertible: The side airbags help protect the head also. Inflatable curtains along length of headlin- ing (from front to rear roof pillars) (Sport Sedan only)
(cid:127) Safety belt pretensioners for front seats
and outer rear seats.
The airbag system supplements the protec- tion provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of occupants taller than 55 in. (140 cm). When the system is activated at the moment of impact, the airbag inflates and then deflates through holes in the back. The whole operation takes roughly 0.1 second, quicker than the blink of an eye. The steering wheel and passenger airbags are so-called smart airbags. The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for safety belt usage and the force of the crash at the moment of impact.
Note: The sensor reacts differently depending on whether or not the front safety belts on the driver’s and passenger sides are used. Sit- uations can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates. It is also possible for only the safety belt pretensioners to be acti- vated and for the airbags to remain unin- flated. If only Stage I is activated at the moment of impact, Stage II will automatically be acti- vated later to neutralize the gas generator in the airbag.
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If the airbag system registers forces equiv- alent to a high-speed crash (airbags inflated to Stage II), the inflatable curtains will also be activated (Sport Sedan) see page 34. If the airbags are deployed, the positive terminal of the battery will be disconnected, See page 204. If a fault arises in the airbag system during a journey, the airbag warning lamp on the main instrument panel will come on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will display:
Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.
The car is equipped as standard with a passenger airbag.
Inflated airbag (driver’s side). Inflation and deflation of airbag takes approx. 0.1s
Both front airbags inflated
The driver and passenger front airbags are triggered by violent front-end crashes. They are not activated by minor front-end impacts, if the car overturns or by rear- and side-impacts.
There are two impact sensors on the front bumper, under the lacquered shell. Very soon after the moment of impact, these register that the car is involved in a crash. Using this information and data from the central sensor in the control module, the control module determines whether or not to inflate the airbags. The control module also controls whether other components of the airbag system are to be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan) and roll over bars (Convertible). Which airbag system components are deployed depends on a number of factors, such as the force of the crash and the angle of impact.
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Airbag system 1 Steering wheel with integral airbag 2 Passenger airbag 3 Side airbag 4 Inflatable curtain (Sport Sedan only) 5 Sensors in front bumper 6 Sensor, side-impact protection 7 Sensor, side-impact protection (Sport Sedan only) 8 Electronic control module and central sensor (SDM)
Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of a crash.
WARNING
(cid:127) Even if the car is equipped with
AIRBAGS, safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants.
(cid:127) Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt. (cid:127) Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat, and with your seat as far back as is practical.Otherwise you will be thrown back against the backrest when the airbag inflates which could cause you injury or death. The airbag needs room in which to inflate.
(cid:127) Never attach anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instru- ment panel, as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate. The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for instance.
(cid:127) Some components of the airbag will
be warm for a short time. In some circumstances the airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates.
(cid:127) Never rest your hands or forearms on
the steering-wheel center padding.
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(cid:127) If the airbag warning light
remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you are driving, have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. See page 77.
(cid:127) Fumes are generated by the chemical
reaction that inflates the airbag. Skin surfaces that show signs of irrita- tion should be washed with clean water and a mild soap as soon as possible. In the event of eye irritation, flush the eyes thoroughly with clean water for at least 20 minutes. In case of persistent irritation, consult a doctor.
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Operation of the steering wheel airbag in a front-end crash
Front passenger seat
WARNING
Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag in the event of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child.
The system is the same as that used on the driver’s side. The airbag systems are interconnected and have a common warning light . The pas- senger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked "AIRBAG". Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, even if the passenger seat is unoccu- pied. The car is equipped as standard with a passenger airbag.
Moment of impact.
Sensors detect a deceleration and send a signal via the control module to a gas gen- erator that inflates the airbag.
The inflating airbag cushions the driver.
Airbag now fully inflated.
The airbag starts to deflate.
WARNING
(cid:127) DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur (cid:127) Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the airbag
(cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place
for children
(cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in
the front
(cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the
airbag
(cid:127) ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS
(cid:127) Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front seat passenger. Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a crash.
(cid:127) The glove compartment must be
closed while travelling. An open glove compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash.
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The side airbags, which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. The side impact protection of the Sport Sedan also includes inflatable curtains (see page 34. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. There are two sensors on each side of the car, one at the rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of each C-pillar. The side- impact protection is only activated on the side of impact, while the safety belt preten- sioners on both sides are deployed. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one on each side of the car. These are located at rear of the sills.
(cid:127) Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as, in addition to being a hazard to passengers, this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of a crash. The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash.
(cid:127) Keep feet on the floor – never put feet up on the dash, on the seat or out of the window.
(cid:127) Do not carry anything in your lap.
Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Converti- ble soft top) are designed to absorb energy, softening possible blows to the head. After a crash, these items must be changed in the seat positions that were occupied. Never fit accessories to the pillar trim or headlining as these could reduce the effectiveness of the head protection and inflatable curtain (Sport Sedan).
Side-impact protection
WARNING
(cid:127) This car is equipped with side airbags
and no extra seat cover should be fitted. Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either.
(cid:127) Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated air- bag.
(cid:127) For optimum protection, sit upright in
the seat, with your safety belt correctly fastened.
(cid:127) The side-impact protection will only be
activated in the event of a side-on crash and not in the event of a rear- end crash or the car rolling over. For the Convertible’s Roll-over protection see page 68.
(cid:127) Damage or wear to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer.
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Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan
Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible
Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan
WARNING
(cid:127) Do not sit with your head rested
against the side window. The inflat- able curtain is designed to inflate between the window and the head. Resting the head against the window could prevent the inflatable curtain from providing the intended protection.
(cid:127) Hang only light clothes from the hooks on the rear seat courtesy handles. The items of clothing must not contain heavy or sharp objects. Do not use wire coat hangers.
(cid:127) Do not position a sun visor or similar
item in the area that would be filled by the inflatable curtain.
(cid:127) To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash, the roof pillars and headlining incorporate cushioning material. Do not attach anything to the car’s headlining, roof pillars or side panels as this could prevent the side- impact protection from providing the intended protection.
(cid:127) Do not stack loads so high that they
could encumber the inflatable curtain in the event of a crash.
The inflatable curtains, which protect the head, are concealed along the lengths of the headlining (all the way from front to rear roof pillars). The inflatable curtains inflate at the same time as the side airbags in the front seats in case of a side-on impact. The inflatable curtains reduce the risk of head injuries to the occupants of the car’s outer seats. The inflatable curtains deploys into the window area between the front and rear roof pillars. If the airbag system registers forces equiv- alent to a high-speed frontal crash (Stage II for the steering wheel and passenger airbags), the inflatable curtains will also be deployed.
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Inflated inflatable curtain, sport Sedan
Prohibited seating position
For optimal protection, do not sit too close to the door. Bear this in mind, for example, if someone is sleeping in the car. The inflat- able curtain comes down from the headlin- ing and covers a large portion of the side windows.
Servicing the airbag system The airbag system must be inspected as part of the normal service program but oth- erwise may be regarded as maintenance- free.
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Airbag warning lamp
WARNING
(cid:127) If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. See page 77.
(cid:127) The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
(cid:127) To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.
Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners
WARNING
(cid:127) Under no circumstances should any
modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag’s electri- cal circuitry.
(cid:127) During any welding, both battery cables must be disconnected and covered.
(cid:127) Before quick drying paint in the vicinity of the electronic control module, the module’s grounding points and wiring must be covered.
(cid:127) Airbags and safety belt pretensioners
must be deployed under controlled conditions before the car is scrapped or any of the system’s components are removed. Airbags or belt pretension- ers that have been deployed as a result of a crash must be replaced by new ones.
(cid:127) Airbag-system components must
never be transferred for use in another vehicle.
(cid:127) All work involving the scrapping or
replacement of airbags or belt preten- sioners must be carried out by autho- rized personnel only.
Frequently asked questions on function of the airbag Do you still need to wear a safety belt if air- bags are fitted? Yes, always! The airbag system compo- nents merely supplement the car’s normal safety system. Moreover, the front airbags will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, which means, of course, that they provide no protection in minor frontal crashes, major rear- or side- crashes or if the car rolls over. The safety belts help to reduce the sideway movement of the body in a crash. But they also ensure that, if a crash occurs in which the airbags are inflated, the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. square on from the front. If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset posi- tion, the protection afforded will be reduced.
In addition, airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident. So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it needs room to inflate. The airbag inflates very quickly and power- fully in order to protect an adult, before they are thrown forward, in a serious frontal crash. How do I position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate? Don’t have your seat too far forward. Recline the seat back to increase the dis- tance between you and the airbag. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force – to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat.
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When do the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board inflate? The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object. The airbag can only be activated once in the same incident. Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it is possi- ble.
What won’t trigger the airbag? The airbag will not be activated in all frontal crashes. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at a low impact speed, the airbag will not neces- sarily be triggered.
What should I do if the AIR-BAG warning light comes on? If the warning light is on, it means that a fault has been detected in the system. The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously. You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.
Are the dust and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful? Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min- utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes. Avoid as much as pos- sible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin irritation. If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on an attack, in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor. It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards.
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How loud is the inflation? The noise of the inflation is certainly loud, but it is of an very short duration and will not damage your hearing. For a short time after- wards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears. Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all – all they remember is the noise of the crash.
Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed? Definitely not! Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the air- bag. The back seat is the safest place for chil- dren. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. Always use seat belts and child restraints.
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Security
Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________
40 40 48
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Doors
Open the door by lifting the door handle.
The following message appears on the
Saab Information Display (SID) if a door is
not closed (text displayed first when vehicle
speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and the
door has still not been closed):
Close doors.
Central locking
WARNING
Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also danger- ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Remote control The remote control and ignition key are inte- grated in one unit, and referred to in this manual as the remote control. The remote control contains a mechanical key, referred to in this manual as the tradi- tional key. This traditional key can be used in an emergency to lock or unlock the driver’s door from outside (see page 42). This key does not fit the ignition switch.
A key code number is supplied with your car. This number needs to be quoted for ordering a new traditional key (contained in the remote control). Therefore, keep this number in a safe place. The remote control contains an electronic code that is unique to your car. When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch, this code is checked. If the code is incorrect, the car will not start. The car is supplied with two remote con- trols. It is possible to have up to five remote controls programmed for the car at any one time. If one is lost, a replacement should be obtained as soon as possible. Contact your Saab dealer. When a new key is pro- grammed into the car, the lost key will be deprogrammed automatically. Note: If a new remote control has to be ordered and programmed, at least one old one is required for the locking system’s electronic unit to recognize the new (ordered) remote control. Once the new remote control has been pro- grammed, the old unit that is lost will not work. Therefore you should carry two remote controls separately, especially on long journeys.
NOTICE
The remote control contains delicate electronics. (cid:127) Do not expose it to water. (cid:127) Avoid rough handling. (cid:127) Do not place the remote control where it may be subjected to high tempera- tures, e.g. on the instrument panel.
(cid:127) Warm the remote control in your
hands for a couple of minutes if it has become very cold to prevent malfunc- tion.
(cid:127) For details on changing the battery,
refer to page 46.
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Remote control functions
Button Pressed once
Pressed twice
Hold and press the button more than 2 s
Locks all doors and trunk lid.
Unlocks driver´s door.
Unlocks and slightly opens trunk lid. Checks number of remote con- trols, see page 45. Turns on exterior and cabin lighting *) (for 30 s) or turns off lighting and deactivates panic alarm.
Comfort opening, see page 117.
The other doors are unlocked and the trunk lid switch is enabled.
Panic alarm (activates alarm manu- ally), see page 50.
*) parking lights, side direction indicators, taillights and license plate lighting.
Remote control 1 Locks car 2 Unlocks car and turns on cabin lighting 3 Unlocks and opens trunk lid. 4 Turns on exterior and cabin lighting.
Activates panic function
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Locking/unlocking the car
Remote unlocking
WARNING
Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also danger- ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. Never lock anyone in the car.
Remote locking and unlocking also control the car alarm.