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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.

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Child safety

Car safety tips

WARNING

(cid:127) Children can be killed or seriously injured by the airbag

(cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm)

(cid:127) ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and

CHILD RESTRAINTS

(cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in

the front

(cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the

airbag

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 con-

trol 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.

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.

For Trunk Release Handle information see page 53 and 139.

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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. We recommend that you always consult your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. The backseat is the safest place for chil- dren. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions sup- plied by the child restraint manufacturer. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac- turer’s child restraint instructions. Saab recommends the use of a rear-fac- ing child seat for as long as this is possi- ble - for all children under 18 kg (40 lbs.) as a minimum. Use a child seat approved for the weight of the child. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to the length of 140 cm (55 in.) or the weight of 36 kg (80 lbs.).

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. In this vehicle, LATCH is installed at the two outboard seat- ing 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 (SportSedan), see page 28, on the back of the rear seat (SportCombi), see page 29 and behind the head restraints (Convertible) see page 30. The lower anchorages are located where the seat cushion and seat back come together. There is a label above the anchor- ages, see picture on next page. Label con- sists 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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WARNING

If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchor points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child cor- rectly. In a crash, the child could be seri- ously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchor points, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.

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.

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Lower anchorages in the rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi

Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Convertible

Lower anchor and top tether anchor loca- tions, SportSedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint

(Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. The right side and left side rear passenger seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

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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 28 and 30.

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.

For the top tether, only use the strap sup- plied with the child restraint.

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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. Use the integrated harness to restraint the child, according to the child restraint manu- facturers instructions. The availability of LATCH child restraints is limited.

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Child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats SportSedan

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 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-

Child top tether anchorages in parcel shelf, SportSedan

ages or the safety belts as described in the child restraint installation 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.

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.

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5 Lower the headrest and route the tether

over it.

6 Attach the tether to the anchorage. 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.

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Child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats SportCombi

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. If a cargo net is fitted, do not pull the top tether strap through the cargo net in such a way that there is slack in the strap to the child seat.

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 top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seat frame above the floor for each rear seating position.

Child top tether anchorages, SportCombi

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 If the anchor for the desired seating

position is not in the upright position then fold down the rear seatback(s) to access the anchor(s).

2 Fold the backrest back upright. 3 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 4 Secure the lower part of the child

restraint by means of the lower anchor- ages or the safety belts as described in the child restraint installation instruction.

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Child top 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.

How to take away the head restraint 1 Raise the head restraint 2 Push the catch forward and pull the head

restraint straight upward

3 Secure the lower part of the child

restraint by means of the lower anchor- ages or the safety belts as described in the child restraint installation 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.

Top tether anchorages in the rear seat

7 Put the head restraint back on and make sure it is securely mounted. Adjust it in its highest position.

WARNING

If the size of the child restraint makes it impossible to put the head restraint back on, place it in the trunk.

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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.

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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.

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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 com- fortably.

(cid:127) Passengers 12 and under or shorter

than 59 inches (150 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 pas-

senger 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) (SportSedan and SportCombi only)

(cid:127) Safety belt pretensioners for front seats

Convertible: 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 59 in. (150 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.

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 (SportSedan and SportCombi) 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 (SportSedan and SportCombi) see page 42. 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 service.

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When the airbag system is activated all of the doors are unlocked while the inte- rior/exterior lighting and the hazard warning lights are illuminated at the same time.

Inflated airbag (driver’s side). Inflation and deflation of airbag takes approx. 0.1 s

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.

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Airbag system 1 Steering wheel with integral airbag 2 Passenger airbag 3 Side airbag 4 Inflatable curtain (SportSedan and SportCombi) 5 Sensors in front bumper 6 Sensor, side-impact protection 7 Sensor, side-impact protection (SportSedan and SportCombi) 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.

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WARNING

(cid:127) Even if the car is equipped with AIR-

BAGS, 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 cir- cumstances 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. We rec- ommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate with- out a crash. See page 85.

(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 pos- sible. 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 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.

WARNING

(cid:127)Children can be killed or seriously injured by the airbag

(cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm)

(cid:127) ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and

CHILD RESTRAINTS

(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) 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.

(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.

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(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.

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Passenger Sensing System Vehicles with a passenger sensing system have indicator LEDs on the facia. The indi- cators will be lit during the system check when you turn the ignition switch to ST or ON. When the system check is complete, either the ON or the OFF LED, will be lit. See Airbag warning light on page 85. The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and side airbag under certain conditions. The driver’s airbags is not part of the pas- senger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front pas- senger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator, U.S.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator, Canada

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Saab recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accom- modate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

WARNING

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflat- ing airbag. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passen- ger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Saab recommends that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if:

the right front passenger seat is unoccu- pied the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat

(cid:127) a right front passenger takes his/her

weight off of the seat for a period of time the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints

(cid:127) or if there is a critical problem with the

airbag system or the passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. Saab recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, but if a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer to Installation of child restraint using the stan- dard safety belt on page 31. If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this hap- pens, adjust the head restraint. If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer.

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The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the pas- senger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating pos- ture and body build. Everyone in your vehi- cle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that per- son.

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Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehi- cle for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.

WARNING

Stowing of articles under the passenger’s seat or between the passenger’s seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.

If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright posi- tion, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable the passenger’s airbag.

WARNING

If the airbag readiness light in the instru- ment panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag warning lamp on page 43 for more on this, including impor- tant safety information.

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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 (SportSedan and SportCombi).

Side-impact protection

WARNING

(cid:127) This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra seat cover should be fit- ted. Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not pro- viding 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 76.

(cid:127) Damage or wear to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must be repaired immediately. We recommend that you contact a 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 SportSedan and SportCombi also includes inflatable curtains (see page 42). 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.

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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.

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Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, SportSedan and SportCombi

Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible

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Inflatable curtains, SportSedan and SportCombi

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 pro- tection.

(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.

Inflated inflatable curtain, SportSedan

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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 85.

(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.

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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.

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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 282.

(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.

Servicing the airbag system The airbag system must be inspected as part of the normal service program but oth- erwise may be regarded as mainte- nance-free. 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 cov- ered.

(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.

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(cid:127) The car's impact protection consists of

several different safety features including the airbags, safety belts, steering wheel, seats and dashboard. These parts are co-ordinated with each other to provide optimum protec- tion in the event of a collision, so never install an airbag from one car into another. There is no guarantee that it would then work satisfactorily in the event of a collision.

(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.

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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.

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

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snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at a low impact speed, the airbag will not neces- sarily be triggered.

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.

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 a workshop. We recommend that you contact a 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.

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the air- bags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehi- cle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag system may not work prop- erly if you relocate any of the airbag sen- sors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Saab Customer Assis- tance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Cus- tomer Assistance can be found on page 280. Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the advanced airbag system. If you have ques- tions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance can be found on page 280.

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Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________

48 48 56

3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).

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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 50). 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. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer. When a new key is programmed into the car, the lost key will be deprogrammed automati- cally.

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.

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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 54.

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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Remote control functions

Button Pressed once Pressed

twice

Hold and press the button more than 2 seconds

Locks all doors.

Unlocks driver´s door.

Comfort opening, see page 119.

SportSedan: The other doors are unlocked. SportCombi: The other doors and tail- gate are unlocked.

SportSedan: Unlocks and slightly opens the trunk lid. SportCombi: Unlocks the tail- gate. Checks number of remote con- trols, see page 53. Turns on exterior and cabin light- ing *) (for 30 seconds) or turns off lighting and deactivates panic alarm.

Panic alarm (activates alarm manu- ally), see page 58.

*) parking lights, side direction indicators, tail- lights and license plate lighting.

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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.

Remote locking

button once:

Press the SportSedan: all doors locked. SportCombi: all doors and tailgate locked. The hazard warning lights will flash once to confirm.

button once: the driver´s

Pressing the door is unlocked. Pressing a second time: SportSedan: the rest of the doors are unlocked. SportCombi: the rest of the doors and tail- gate are unlocked. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm. Saab Information Display (SID), see page 89.

Intermittent malfunctioning Equipment in the vicinity of the car that uses the same frequency as the remote control may cause interference to the remote con- trol signal. In this case, retry from another angle and aim at the receiver located by the steering wheel.

Locking/unlocking the front left-hand door with the traditional key 1 Lock 2 Unlock

If remote unlocking should fail to work 1 Remove the traditional key from the

remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse of the remote control. (This key only fits the front left-hand door.)

2 Unlock the door with the key. The car alarm will be tripped. To silence the alarm, insert the remote control into the igni- tion switch.

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Locking a car with dead battery The steering wheel lock requires sufficient battery voltage to lock and unlock. If the bat- tery voltage drops below a certain level while the remote control is in the ignition switch, you will not be able to remove the remote control. If you must leave the car, proceed as follows: 1 Lock the car by pressing down the lock

buttons on the doors.

2 Lock the front left door from outside with

the traditional key (see page 50). The car is now locked but the car alarm will remain inactive.

Opening button on driver’s door

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Trunk lid/Tailgate

Opening SportSedan: The trunk lid is unlocked and slightly opened when the button on the remote control or on the inside of the driver’s door is pressed once. SportCombi: The tailgate is unlocked (not opened) when the button on the remote control or on the inside of the driver’s door is pressed once. The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm.

Closing SportSedan: The trunk lid is locked when closed. If you unlock and/or open the trunk lid from outside the car with the button on the remote control, you must lock the car with the SportCombi: The tailgate is not locked when closed. It is locked together with the doors when button on the remote con- trol is pressed once.

button to arm the car alarm

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Switches on front doors The central locking can also be operated from inside the car using the button by each front door handle. Locking the car with the remote control ren- ders these buttons inoperative.

SportSedan If you are sitting in the car and pressing the button on the driver’s door, the driver’s

door will unlock. Pressing the button a second time will unlock the remaining doors.

SportCombi If you are sitting in the car and pressing the button on the driver’s door, the driver’s

door will unlock. Pressing the button a second time will unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate.

Central locking switch

Child safety locks

The button on the passenger door works in the same way except that this first unlocks the passenger door. During this operation the rear doors remain locked. If the car is left with one or more doors open, the interior lighting will be switched off auto- matically after 20 minutes. This is to prevent the battery from running flat. Also, if the car has electrically adjustable seats, these will cease to operate.

Child safety locks

WARNING

If small children are carried in the rear seat, the safety locks on the rear doors should be activated to prevent uninten- tional opening from the inside.

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The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are activated by means of a catch next to the door latch. Insert a screwdriver or the traditional key (enclosed in the remote control) and turn it 45°. When the child safety lock is in the locked position, the door can only be opened from outside the car.

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Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be reprogrammed. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer (see page 293). Checking the number of remote controls To check the number of remote controls that are programmed for the car: 1 Insert the remote control into the ignition

switch and turn it to ON.

2 Press and hold the

button for more than 2 seconds within 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position.

3 The Saab Information Display (SID) will

now display the number of remote controls that are programmed for your car, and which of these (1–5) is in the ignition switch.

Example of SID message:

Number of keys: Active key number:

Trunk Release Handle

Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside.

NOTICE

The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release could damage it

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Changing the key battery

WARNING

Keep the battery and other small compo- nents of the remote control out of reach of children.

NOTICE

The electronics of the remote control are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Incor- rect handling when changing the battery can damage the remote control. Avoid touching electronic components of the remote control with your hands.

When the voltage of the remote control battery drops below a certain level, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display:

Remote control battery low. Replace battery.

Change the battery as soon as possible to avoid malfunctioning. Battery type: For optimum performance in all temperatures and good service life, Saab recommends the use of a Sony or Pana- sonic CR2032, 3V lithium battery. The battery should last for about 4 years of normal use. The battery type is marked on the inside of the remote control. Avoid leaving finger- prints on the faces of the battery.

Press the emblem to remove the traditional key

1 Press the emblem on the reverse of the remote control to remove the traditional key.

2 Insert the tip of the key into the small slot

and turn the key to split the remote control.

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Change the battery and fit together the two halves of the remote control

3 Change the battery. Fit the new battery so that it is positioned in the same way as the old battery, with the positive (+) side facing down.

4 Fit the two halves of the remote control together and press them together until you hear several clicks. Avoid pressing the buttons. Reinsert the traditional key into the remote control.

5 After changing the battery in the remote

control, it is only possible to use the remote control a limited number of times before synchronization with the car is lost. Therefore, do not press the buttons on the remote control repeatedly directly after changing the battery. Unlock the car and insert the remote control into the ignition switch to synchronize the remote control and car. If the central locking system does not work after changing the battery and the car is locked, proceed as follows: 1 Unlock the front left door with the tradi- tional key. If the car has a car alarm, this will be tripped.

2 Open the door and insert the remote

control into the ignition switch. If the car has a car alarm, this will be silenced. The remote control and receiver unit are now synchronized.

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Immobilizer 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 and the LED on the dashboard double-flashes for 3 seconds. If the code is correct, the car can be started. Each time you remove the remote control from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated, the LED dou- ble-flashes for 3 seconds and the car becomes immobilized. If an incorrect remote control is now inserted into the igni- tion switch (e.g. the remote control of another car), the immobilizer will remain operative (the LED will not flash for 3 seconds) and it will not be possible to start the car. If, when inserted into the ignition switch, there is a problem checking the electronic code of the remote control, the following message will appear on the SID:

Key not accepted. Contact service.

Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified.

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Car alarm

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.

The car alarm is armed when the car is locked with the remote control. The car alarm will not be armed if you lock the car with the traditional key (see page 50). All the doors, the hood and the trunk lid are monitored by the alarm.

The alarm is armed 11 seconds after the car has been locked by remote control. During the delay period, the LED shines constantly. It will then start to flash once every 3 seconds. The LED is located on the dashboard. If a door or the trunk lid is open when the car is locked with the remote control, the LED will flash 3 times per second for 11 seconds. Check that the doors, hood and trunk lid are closed. If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified.

Locking the trunk lid

SportSedan If you open the trunk lid from outside the car with the button on the remote control, you must lock the car with the button to arm the car alarm.

SportCombi If you unlock and/or open the trunk lid from outside the car with the button on the remote control, you must lock the car with the

button to arm the car alarm.

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NOTICE

(cid:127) It is possible to inadvertently deacti- vate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car, if the button on the key is pressed by mistake when the car is still within its range.

(cid:127) When locking the car by remote con-

trol in extremely cold weather, it is advisable to check that the lock system has operated properly. To do so, check that the interior locking but- tons are all down. If not, unlock and re lock the car again.

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To avoid any inconvenience, make sure that anyone using the car is familiar with how the car alarm and the locking system work. If the alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked, the Saab Information Dis- play (SID) will display:

Alarm tripped during last arming period.

If a fault arises in the car alarm system, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display:

Theft protection failure. Contact service.

Arming the car alarm The alarm is armed when all doors, the hood and the trunk lid are closed and you lock the car with the remote control. What trips the alarm? The alarm will be tripped if: (cid:127) a door, the hood or the trunk lid is opened (cid:127) somebody tries to hot-wire the car

Signals when the alarm is tripped If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be set off: (cid:127) all direction indicators flash for 5 minutes. the horn sounds for 30-second intervals with 10-second breaks (max. 10 cycles). The signals can vary between markets and due to legal and insurance require- ments.

Switching off the alarm if tripped If the alarm has been triggered (direction indicators flashing and horn sounding) it can be turned off by pressing one of the buttons on the remote control or, if you are sitting in the car, by turning the ignition to ON (see below).

Turns off lights and horn. Unlocks car. Turns off lights and horn. Car remains locked. Turns off lights and horn. Unlocks trunk. Turns off lights and horn. Turns on exterior and cabin light- ing. Car remains locked. If sitting in the car: Turn the ignition switch to ON in the ignition switch

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Panic function The car alarm includes a panic function. This function allows the alarm to be started manually, for example, to attract attention. The panic alarm can only be activated while the car is stationary. The alarm is silenced if the car is driven off. When the alarm is tripped, the lights and horn come on for 3 minutes or until you press one of the remote control buttons. To start the alarm manually proceed as follows:

(cid:127) Press and hold the

button on the remote control for more than

2 seconds, or if you are sitting in the car...

(cid:127) Press and hold the

or for more than 2 seconds.

button on one of the front doors

To switch off the alarm: (cid:127) Press one of the remote control buttons or, if you are sitting in the

car, the

or

buttons on one of the front doors.

Overview of functions

Locking/arming Direction indicators flash once. Unlocking/ Direction indicators flash twice. disarming Unlocking/ disarming trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash for 5 min.

Direction indicators flash three times.

The horn sounds for 30-second intervals with 10-second breaks (max. 10 cycles) or until you press one of the remote control buttons or turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Remote control Normal range: 5–16 yds. (5–15 metres).

Remote control battery

In favorable conditions the range can be signifi- cantly greater. Normal life: approx. 4 years. Change the battery when the SID displays: Remote control battery low. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 54.

Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page 293.

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Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages Activity Arming (delay period) Alarm armed Disarming Alarm not armed A door, the hood or the tailgate is open or opened during the delay period. Car immobilized but not locked. Off. Change of status of immobilizer system, valid remote control inserted or removed from ignition switch.

LED signal Illuminates for 11 seconds. Flashes once every 3 seconds. Extinguishes. Off. Flashes for 11 s then flashes once every 3 seconds.

Double-flashes for 3 seconds.

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SID message Key not accepted. Contact service. Remote control battery low. Replace battery. Number of keys: Active key number:

Alarm tripped during last arming period.

Reason/action Error when remote control inserted into ignition switch. Battery needs replacing. See page 54. Check of the number of remote controls programmed for your car. See page 53. The alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked.

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9-3 Convertible

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9-3 Convertible

62 63

68

71 73

Head restraints ________ Safety belts, rear seat,

Convertible __________ Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows_______ Interior lighting ________ Unlocking the trunk lid

manually ____________

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75 76 77 79

80

Advice on soft top

operation ___________ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top

manually ___________

SID warnings and

messages __________ "Easy entry"__________

3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).

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Advice on soft top operation (cid:127) Once you have raised the soft top and

before driving off, always check that the soft top is properly engaged with the wind- shield rail, see page 66.

(cid:127) Once you have folded the soft top and

before driving off, check that the soft top cover is locked, see page 64.

(cid:127) Do not operate the soft top in tempera-

tures below 23 °F (–5 °C).

(cid:127) Note that certain automatic car washes

can damage the soft top. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the body. Saab advises against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash.

(cid:127) After rain or washing the car, allow the soft

top to dry completely before folding it. Folding a wet or damp soft top can cause water damage in the car and mildew to form on the soft top.

WARNING