2005 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

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Owner’s Manual 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. Replacement and/or additional Reference Guides may be ordered from your Saab dealer. 1 Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2005 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls 11 41 55 77 Interior equipment 121 Starting and driving 145 Car care 197 Customer Assistance and Information 261 Technical data 267 Index 283 © Saab Automobile AB 2004 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 2 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 Warranty and Ser- vice Record booklet which contains impor- tant warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out. Also included is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warran- ties and (U.S. customers), a dealer directory with Roadside Assistance Program infor- mation. Instrument panel Cruise Control ___________ 165 Direction indicators _______ 98 97 High/low beam control stalk Changing bulbs __________ 213 98 Front fog lights___________ 96 Headlight levelling ________ 97 High/low beam __________ Parking lights____________ 96 98 Rear fog light____________ Fuel gauge __________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Speedometer ________________ Tachometer __________________ Temperature gauge____________ Turbo gauge _________________ Warning and indicator lights _____ 85 83 83 82 84 84 78 Clock _______________________ Profiler ______________________ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 92 87 87 Replacing wiper blades ___ 211 Washers and wipers______ 100 Washer fluid ____________ 211 Automatic climate control __ 108 Car care and maintenance _ 257 Hazard warning lights_____ 99 Manual climate control ____ 103 Seat heating ____________ 107 Seat heating, ACC _______ 116 Ashtray _____________________ Cigarette lighter _______________ 132 132 4 Exterior Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 254 Body __________________ 253 Service program _________ 262 Sunroof ________________ 126 Touching up paintwork ____ 253 Washing _______________ 252 Waxing and polishing _____ 253 Brake lights _____________ 220 Changing bulbs __________ 213 Light switches ___________ 96 Taillights _______________ 220 Folding down the rear seat _ 140 Lighting ________________ 220 Load-through hatch_______ 142 Spare wheel ____________ 144 Tools __________________ 144 Trunk __________________ 140 Towing_________________ 190 Towing hook eyes ________ 190 Towing a trailer __________ 184 Maximum loads _______________ Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ Roof load ____________________ 268 188 188 Hood _______________________ 198 Washing the engine bay_________ 252 Changing bulbs _________ 213 96 Dipswitch ______________ Direction indicators_______ 98 Front lights _____________ 215 Headlight levelling (xenon) _ 96 Headlight switches _______ 96 Headlight washers _______ 211 Central locking __________ Child safety locks ________ Lock buttons____________ Trunk lock ______________ 42 46 42 45 Braking _____________________ Changing wheels______________ Spare wheel _________________ Tire pressure ________________ Tires _______________________ Wheels _____________________ Winter driving ________________ 166 248 246 277 234 275 181 Economical motoring _____ 179 Fuel filler door __________ 153 Fuel gauge _____________ 85 Fuel grade _____________ 271 Refueling ______________ 153 Interior Interior rearview mirror _________ Vanity mirror _________________ Door mirrors__________________ 135 130 134 Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 225 Interior light switches ___________ 129 Sunroof _____________________ 126 Airbag _________________ 29 Steering wheel adjustment _ 122 Steering _______________ 273 Fuses _________________ 227 Electric windows _________ 123 Child seats ________________ Folding down the rear seat ____ Rear seat__________________ Safety belts ________________ Seat adjustment ____________ Seat heating _______________ Upholstery care_____________ 22 140 140 12 17 107, 116 251 Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ Break-In Period _______________ Driving in hot/cold climates ______ Ignition switch ________________ Parking brake_________________ Parking _____________________ Starting the engine ____________ 132 157 181 146 173 173 148 29 Airbag_________________ 46 Child safety locks ________ Child seats _____________ 22 Safety belt care _________ 251 12 Safety belts ____________ Glove box ______________ 132 Storage compartments____ 132 Automatic transmission ___ 159 Changing gears _________ 158 Manual transmission _____ 158 6 Engine bay Color code______________ 278 Engine number __________ 278 Gearbox number _________ 278 Warning labels __________ Vehicle identification number 278 Alternator ______________ 210 Drive belt_______________ 210 Exhaust emission control __ 151 Ignition system __________ 272 Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ 257 Spark plugs _____________ 272 84 Turbo gauge ____________ Engine oil: checking level __ 202 Changing engine oil____________ Engine: description ____________ Engine: technical data __________ Important considerations for driving Oil grade and viscosity__________ 203 199 270 150 270 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 205 Driving in hot climates __________ 183 Radiator_____________________ 270 Temperature gauge ____________ 84 ABS brakes_____________ 166 Brake pads _____________ 206 Brake system ___________ 274 Brake fluid______________ 206 Changing a fuse _________ 227 Fuse table _____________ 232 Fuses _________________ 227 Relays ________________ 232 Topping-up fluid _________ 211 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 100 Washer fluid ____________ 211 Washer jets ____________ 212 Automatic transmission _________ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission ___________ 159 272 158 Power steering________________ Fluid: checking/topping up _______ 207 207 Battery ______________________ 208 Battery charge ________________ 208 Jump starting _________________ 193 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. 8 USA CANADA DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur (cid:127) Children 12 and under 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 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 only on specified vehicle. Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). Use on level firm ground only. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack, use vehicle support stands. No persons are to remain in the vehicle. 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 10 (This page has been left blank.) Safety 11 Safety Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________ 12 17 21 22 29 Safety 12 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 22. (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. Driver seat safety belt reminder Correct seating position Safety 13 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. Correct position for safety belt 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. Consider this: (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 14 Safety 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 251 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 the belt being incorpo- rated into the seat. Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as possible 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 centime- ters) 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. 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. Safety 15 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, including in 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 gradually as possible. 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. 16 Safety Safety belts, rear seat Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 69 WARNING (cid:127) Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 140). (cid:127) If 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. Rear safety belts Press the red button on the buckle to release the belt. See page 251 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning, etc. Securing an item on the rear seat 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 122). Electrically adjustable front seats See page 19. Electric heating, front seats (option) See pages 107 and 116. Safety 17 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. Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver’s seat except when the car is stationary. Manually adjusted front seats (if equipped) The following front seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: (cid:127) Height Sport Sedan - driver’s seat Convertible - both seats (cid:127) Legroom Sport Sedan - both seats Convertible - both seats (cid:127) Backrest rake angle Sport Sedan - both seats Convertible - both 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 - both seats 18 Safety 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. Backrest rake angle WARNING Lumbar support, Sport Sedan Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob. 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. 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. Safety 19 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. 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 20. 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). 20 Safety 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. 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 134. Head restraints Sport Sedan Head restraint, Convertible, see page 68. 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 are designed to 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. Safety 21 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 fully low- ered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied. Safety 22 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 WARNING WARNING 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) 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. (cid:127) To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, never let a car idle in an enclosed 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. 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. Safety 23 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 26. 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. 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 - at 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. 24 Safety Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport Sedan Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible Safety 25 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. 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 26 and 27. 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. 26 Safety Child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats Sport Sedan Convertible, see page 27 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. Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Sport Sedan 6 Close the cover to the middle position, 3 in illustration. 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 seating position in which the child restraint is to be installed 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. Safety 27 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 seating position in which the child restraint is to be installed 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- 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 restraint back on, place it in the trunk. ages (ISOFIX) or the safety belts as 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 secure mounted. Adjust it in its highest position. 28 Safety Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt WARNING Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of child restraint systems 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. 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. 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 (all) and outer rear seats (Convertible only). 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. Safety 29 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. 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 35. 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. (cid:127) 30 Safety 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. The car is equipped as standard with a passenger airbag. Note: Impact sensors react differently depending on whether or not the front safety belts on the driver’s and passenger sides are used. Situations can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates. It is also possible for only the safety belt pretensioners to be activated 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. Safety 31 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. 32 Safety 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. (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 81. (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. 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 box 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. Safety 33 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 box must be closed while travelling. An open glove box door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash. 34 Safety (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 70. (cid:127) Damage or wear to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must be repaired immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. 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 35). The side impact protection will be activated if certain predetermined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and at which point on the car´s side the impact occurs. The side-impact protection is only activated on the side of impact, while the safety belt pretensioners on both sides are deployed. 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. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one on each side of the car. These are located at the rear of the sills. Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible Safety 35 Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan WARNING (cid:127) Do not sit with your head resting 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. 36 Safety 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. 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. 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 81. (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. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some compo- nents of the airbag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passen- ger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows - will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. Safety 37 WARNING When an airbag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can not get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing prob- lems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield break- age may also occur from the right front pas- senger airbag. (cid:127) Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. (cid:127) Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 266. 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. 38 Safety (cid:127) Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system. Improper service can mean that your airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for service. Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact airbag cover- ing on the ceiling near the side windows, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, or side impact airbag module and ceiling covering for the roof-mounted side impact airbag. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. 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. Safety 39 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. 40 Safety 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 airbag. Always use seat belts and child restraints. Security 41 Security Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________ 42 42 50 Security 42 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):

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