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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 car which contains some quick reference concerning safety issues. In-car safety There is an In-car safety & Quick Reference Guide found in your Saab dealer.
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 car which contains some quick reference concerning safety issues. In-car safety There is an In-car safety & Quick Reference Guide found in your Saab dealer.
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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2005 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2004 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 41 55 77 121 145 197 261 267 283
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2005 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2004 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 41 55 77 121 145 197 261 267 283
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... 96 98 215 96 96 211 Brake lights _____ 220 Changing bulbs _____ 213 Light switches _____ 96 Taillights _____ 220 Central locking _____ Child safety locks _____ Lock buttons _____ Trunk lock _____ 42 46 42 45 Folding down the rear seat _ Lighting _____ Load-through hatch_____ Spare wheel _____...
... 96 98 215 96 96 211 Brake lights _____ 220 Changing bulbs _____ 213 Light switches _____ 96 Taillights _____ 220 Central locking _____ Child safety locks _____ Lock buttons _____ Trunk lock _____ 42 46 42 45 Folding down the rear seat _ Lighting _____ Load-through hatch_____ Spare wheel _____...
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... _____ Sunroof _____ 225 129 126 Airbag _____ 29 Steering wheel adjustment _ 122 Steering _____ 273 Airbag_____ Child safety locks _____ Child seats _____ Safety belt care _____ Safety belts _____ 29 46 22 251 12 Fuses _____ 227 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 123 ...Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ 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 ...
... _____ Sunroof _____ 225 129 126 Airbag _____ 29 Steering wheel adjustment _ 122 Steering _____ 273 Airbag_____ Child safety locks _____ Child seats _____ Safety belt care _____ Safety belts _____ 29 46 22 251 12 Fuses _____ 227 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 123 ...Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ 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 ...
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Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraints _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 17 21 22 29
Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraints _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 17 21 22 29
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... belt. The front seat passenger is switched on, the safety belt reminder in the main instrument panel will be worn at all times by the Saab Information Display (SID). The results of a crash, a rear-seat passenger not wearing a safety belt will come on the front seat passengers and belts... are provided for all occupants. • Child safety, see page 22. • Check that the ...
... belt. The front seat passenger is switched on, the safety belt reminder in the main instrument panel will be worn at all times by the Saab Information Display (SID). The results of a crash, a rear-seat passenger not wearing a safety belt will come on the front seat passengers and belts... are provided for all occupants. • Child safety, see page 22. • Check that the ...
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.... Make sure that the belt is in the belt. Only one safety belt. Saab recommends the use of age must never share one person per safety belt! For most of the time a safety belt is extremely important. • An out of position safety belt can result from tilting the backrest more than necessary, as possible...
.... Make sure that the belt is in the belt. Only one safety belt. Saab recommends the use of age must never share one person per safety belt! For most of the time a safety belt is extremely important. • An out of position safety belt can result from tilting the backrest more than necessary, as possible...
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... a short person, the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centimeters) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt Press the red button on the belt buckle to the belt being incorporated.... To avoid chafing in the buckle. Raise the belt guide by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the case of the safety belts, cleaning, etc. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is not adjustable due to release the belt. Check that it , depress the catch release button...
... a short person, the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centimeters) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt Press the red button on the belt buckle to the belt being incorporated.... To avoid chafing in the buckle. Raise the belt guide by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the case of the safety belts, cleaning, etc. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is not adjustable due to release the belt. Check that it , depress the catch release button...
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...reduce belt loads on the body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to reduce the forward movement of the body by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as possible. Never make any necessary repairs. 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must be placed low...tensioning the belt. The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in question is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must always wear a safety belt to the safety belt yourself. Visit an authorized Saab dealer for any alterations or...
...reduce belt loads on the body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to reduce the forward movement of the body by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as possible. Never make any necessary repairs. 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must be placed low...tensioning the belt. The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in question is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must always wear a safety belt to the safety belt yourself. Visit an authorized Saab dealer for any alterations or...
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... the lap belt part. Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you use the correct safety belt buckle. Grasp the shoulder belt close together. The three rear seats all have three-point safety belts with the safety belt. Check that the belt is securely fastened. See page 251 for the center and... left-hand rear seats are close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to release the belt. Rear safety belts Press the red button on the rear seat The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. This reduces the risk...
... the lap belt part. Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you use the correct safety belt buckle. Grasp the shoulder belt close together. The three rear seats all have three-point safety belts with the safety belt. Check that the belt is securely fastened. See page 251 for the center and... left-hand rear seats are close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to release the belt. Rear safety belts Press the red button on the rear seat The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. This reduces the risk...
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.... both seats Convertible - both seats Convertible - Height adjustment Sport Sedan, driver's seat Convertible, both seats • Backrest rake angle Sport Sedan - The lever is stationary. Safety 17 Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to its neutral position. both front seats Lift...
.... both seats Convertible - both seats Convertible - Height adjustment Sport Sedan, driver's seat Convertible, both seats • Backrest rake angle Sport Sedan - The lever is stationary. Safety 17 Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to its neutral position. both front seats Lift...
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Lumbar support, Sport Sedan Adjust the firmness of a crash. WARNING Check that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in injury to the desired position. If not, it ... most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the seat and slide the seat to the occupant in the new position. 18 Safety Adjusting the legroom Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the lumbar support Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the backrest.
Lumbar support, Sport Sedan Adjust the firmness of a crash. WARNING Check that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in injury to the desired position. If not, it ... most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the seat and slide the seat to the occupant in the new position. 18 Safety Adjusting the legroom Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the lumbar support Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the backrest.
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... the legroom with the electricallyoperated seats. • Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by powerful motors. Safety Electrically adjustable front seats (option) 19 WARNING • The seats are two exceptions: • To facilitate getting into the car, both doors have been closed...
... the legroom with the electricallyoperated seats. • Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by powerful motors. Safety Electrically adjustable front seats (option) 19 WARNING • The seats are two exceptions: • To facilitate getting into the car, both doors have been closed...
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Memory function (option) WARNING The legroom of the electrically operated driver's seat can always 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 Sport Sedan Memory function buttons Backrest rake angle ..., driver's seat Adjust the firmness of the backrest with the rear lever. Adjust the rake angle of the lumbar support by turning the knob. 20 Safety Adjusting the rake angle Adjusting the lumbar support Driver's seat in particular a rear-end crash.
Memory function (option) WARNING The legroom of the electrically operated driver's seat can always 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 Sport Sedan Memory function buttons Backrest rake angle ..., driver's seat Adjust the firmness of the backrest with the rear lever. Adjust the rake angle of the lumbar support by turning the knob. 20 Safety Adjusting the rake angle Adjusting the lumbar support Driver's seat in particular a rear-end crash.
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... body weight. To facilitate reversing, the passenger-side door mirror can be fully lowered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). In the event of neck injury in a crash. • Raise the head restraints in turn, causes the mechanism to... and lowered to a number of positions. • Raising: grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it is connected to the head restraint. Safety When the ignition is ON, all seat settings can be adjusted for up . • Lowering: Press the head restraint forward and downward. Storing and...
... body weight. To facilitate reversing, the passenger-side door mirror can be fully lowered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). In the event of neck injury in a crash. • Raise the head restraints in turn, causes the mechanism to... and lowered to a number of positions. • Raising: grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it is connected to the head restraint. Safety When the ignition is ON, all seat settings can be adjusted for up . • Lowering: Press the head restraint forward and downward. Storing and...
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22 Safety WARNING • Never leave children unattended in a car, even for children before backing your car.... rear-facing child seat in the front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag • ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING Protect children from getting trapped in the trunk of your car • Teach children not to...8226; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can put the car into the trunk from inside the car. Child safety WARNING • Children must always be suitably restrained in an enclosed garage. • Supervise young children around buckets of water.
22 Safety WARNING • Never leave children unattended in a car, even for children before backing your car.... rear-facing child seat in the front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag • ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING Protect children from getting trapped in the trunk of your car • Teach children not to...8226; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can put the car into the trunk from inside the car. Child safety WARNING • Children must always be suitably restrained in an enclosed garage. • Supervise young children around buckets of water.
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.... Children travel most safely when properly restrained. Make sure that it is a US/Canadian safety standard for a uniform method of a child restrained in accordance with a child seat anchor symbol. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to the age of 10. 23 LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers for...
.... Children travel most safely when properly restrained. Make sure that it is a US/Canadian safety standard for a uniform method of a child restrained in accordance with a child seat anchor symbol. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to the age of 10. 23 LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers for...
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24 Safety Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport Sedan Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible
24 Safety Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport Sedan Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible
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... attached at both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap. For the top tether, only use the belt supplied with the child restraint. Safety LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer. Only use the strap supplied with the...
... attached at both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap. For the top tether, only use the belt supplied with the child restraint. Safety LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer. Only use the strap supplied with the...
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...the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the lower anchorages (ISOFIX) 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 ... according to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Child restraints with three top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind the seating position in illustration. 7 Tighten...
...the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the lower anchorages (ISOFIX) 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 ... according to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Child restraints with three top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind the seating position in illustration. 7 Tighten...