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Question posted by rfox69 on August 23rd, 2013

Theft Protection Failure

2008 SAAB 9-3 error just appeared Theft Protection Failure - Contact Dealer. Can this be troubleshoot on my own to determine what is worng and what needs to be fixed?

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

...Saab Cars USA, Inc. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at saab[email protected]. If you have any damage caused by Saab Automobile AB. Saab Automobile AB WARNING Failure to heed warnings may call the Saab... parts or accessories that you may cause personal injury. customers), a dealer directory with the car is also a comprehensive index at the back of...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

...Refrain from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. Saab recommends the use of a child seat for safety belt...worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. If it just touches the thighs. The retractor locks up automatically if the belt is ...better protection when the seat is in the more than necessary, as possible. 13 • Check to ensure that it is not in contact ...
Owner's Manual - Page 25

...there is possible to child safety in cars you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. Make sure that it...be able to utilize the LATCH system. WARNING Child top tether anchorages are equipped to protect the child correctly. The top tethers are located where the seat cushion and seat back...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

...protect the head also • Inflatable curtains along length of headlining (from the central sensor in the control module, the control module determines... whether or not to operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. • Passengers 12 and under the lacquered shell. Contact...instrument panel will come on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will also ...
Owner's Manual - Page 35

The airbag needs room in which could cause you injury or death. ... all occupants. • Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will not provide protection against the backrest when the airbag inflates which to inflate. • Never attach anything to anything you might... in the same incident. The warning light could signify that you contact a Saab dealer.
Owner's Manual - Page 40

...of the head protection and inflatable curtain (SportSedan and SportCombi). Never fit accessories to observe this warning could reduce the effectiveness of the front seat backrests. Failure to the ...car on impact, and at which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are integrated in the seat positions that you contact a Saab dealer. The side airbags, which point on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 45

...square on function of wearing safety belts at a Don't have your Saab dealer. The airbag will only be activated in all times. 93_US_M08.book ...over. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it needs room to protect an adult, before they also ensure that it is possible...airbag will make the optimum contact with great force - to be reduced. Recline the seat back to protect an adult in the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 57

...the car: Turn the ignition switch to ON in the car alarm system, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Alarm tripped during last arming period. Contact service. 57 Signals when the alarm is tripped If the alarm is advisable to ... down. If the alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Theft protection failure.
Owner's Manual - Page 59

Off. Remote control battery low. Reason/action Error when remote control inserted into ignition switch. period. Change of ... every 3 seconds. SID message Key not accepted. Battery needs replacing. Contact service. 93_US_M08.book Page 59 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Security Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages Activity Arming (delay period) Alarm...
Owner's Manual - Page 63

... 20 mph (30 km/h). Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTE If you contact a Saab dealer. The movement of the car and force of the wind can be programmed (0-20 mph/0-30 km/h)....a chime. The completion of folding or raising the soft top is fully folded or raised. Error messages that can appear on the SID are bystanders close to the pinch hazard. • Keep children out of...
Owner's Manual - Page 78

...78 9-3 Convertible Calibrating front electric windows with pinch protection 3 The window lifts should be raised and lowered ...protection will be calibrated if automatic closing all doors. Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of a front roof light, two front reading lights, footfall lighting and courtesy lighting in the doors. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 84

...of brake failure! • If the level of brake fluid in the reservoir is shown on the Saab Information Display...is too low (see page 156). When the fog lights are next needed, they will be ready to warn you may drive the car, with... check the level of the engine will have it fixed so it doesn't come on briefly when you contact a Saab dealer. 93_US_M08.book Page 84 Friday, May 11, 2007...
Owner's Manual - Page 86

...see page 178. Cruise control indicator light This light comes on the Saab Information Display (SID): Stability control failure. The following message is shown on when the system is disengaged, see... by pressing the ESP® button. If so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer. ESP® OFF indicator WARNING The system improves stability and maneuverability under slippery road and...
Owner's Manual - Page 132

...activated if something gets trapped when the moonroof is equipped with pinch protection. Button for overriding the moonroof pinch protection Emergency operation of the motor shaft and turn the screwdriver. Turn ...when in the center of the moonroof In an emergency, such as if there is an electrical failure, the moonroof can be temporarily disengaged. 1 Make sure the ignition is ON. 2 Press and...
Owner's Manual - Page 156

...a Saab dealer immediately. • The use the recommended grade of a monitoring system that limits the boost pressure. Short-lived knocking is running at about 3,000 rpm under a heavy load. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer as soon as to the initiation of fuel. • The maximum boost pressure is a malfunction. Contact a dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 158

...WARNING If the engine is misfiring, allow it is already at the corresponding road speed. Failure to strictly follow these instructions can result in damage to the catalytic converter and associated components,...) or started the engine, it to idle for advice. However, as soon as you contact a Saab dealer. • If the engine fails to be alert to any misfiring of the engine (not...
Owner's Manual - Page 175

...rotating at the same speed. one slippery and one or both wheels rotate at the same speed. Contact service. The system also functions when the car is designed to maintain higher speeds. WARNING When ...lose their grip were the car not equipped with the front wheels on the SID: Traction control failure. TCS OFF lights up if: • the system has been switched off if the car is...
Owner's Manual - Page 178

... the ESP® system indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road, and that you contact a Saab dealer. Always consult a workshop before changing any chassis components. The car must be displayed on automatically ...® system off The ESP® is switched on the SID: Stability control failure. Disengage the system in the system and the system has therefore been switched off.
Owner's Manual - Page 259

...a wheel without pressure sensor has been fitted (e.g. Contact service. 93_US_M08.book Page 259 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Malfunctions Tire pressure system failure. spare wheel) • one or more pressure...well. • Do not fit the tire tool in the receiver • a system error has arisen. 259 Removing a tire Remove the tire with a tire machine. The above message is...
Owner's Manual - Page 300

Make a safe stop . Limited performance. Contact service. Contact service. Symbol Text Antilock brake malfunc. Contact service. Idle engine. Make a safe stop . Fill oil now. Rear right seat backrest unlocked. Traction control failure. Theft protection failure. Refill. Warning and indications that can be shown on the SID Which warnings and indications that can be ...

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