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20 SafetyIntegrated booster seat
(accessory)Integrated booster seats are available as
part of the rear seat backrest.
This child restraint is designed for use by
children who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs.
(15 and 36 kg) and are between 38 and 54
inches (970 and 1370 mm) in height.
A child sitting in an integrated booster seat
must use the car’s regular lap and shoulder
belt. Regardless of the child’s weight and
age, proper contact between child and belt
is vital. Always make certain that the seat is
undamaged and is kept clean so that it will
function properly.
This child restraint system conforms to all
applicable motor vehicle safety standards. Folding out 1 Press in the latches and lift and remove
the car’s regular head restraint. Turn it
180° and remount it. Make certain that it
is locked securely in place.
2 Lift up the booster seat’s headrest.
3 Pull out the upper part of the opener
strap and lower the seat itself. Make cer-
tain that it is locked in the lowered posi-
tion.
Fasten the belt See that the child is seated as far back as
possible against the back support.
Adjust the booster seat’s head support so
that its center is at ear height.
To attach the belt, pull it out slowly and
insert the latch plate into the buckle. Make
certain the latch plate is properly engaged
in the buckle.
The lap portion of the belt must be posi-
tioned low on the pelvis, and the shoulder
strap must be as far in on the shoulder as
possible without chafing against the
child’s neck or causing discomfort.
The belt must contact the body firmly to
provide the best protection. Pull up on the shoulder strap to tension the belt prop-
erly.
Make certain the belt moves freely
between the retractor and the buckle.
IB825
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Folding booster seata Pull the upper part of the release strap
out and fold up the seat itself. Make sure
that it is locked firmly in its folded-up
position.
b Press the booster seat’s headrest all the
way down.
c Press in the latches on the car’s regular
head restraint. Remove it, rotate it 180°
and remount it. Make certain it is locked
correctly.
WARNING
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoul-
der belt system when restraining the
child in the booster seat.
The seat must not be modified or
changed in any way.
Do not leave a child alone in a car with-
out supervision.
The car’s regular head restraint must
always be turned 180° back to its orig-
inal position after the integrated
booster seat is folded away.
Check that the belt is not twisted or
rubbing against any sharp edges.
WARNING
Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s
instructions on the use of this child
restraint system can cause your child to
strike the vehicle´s interior during a
sudden stop or crash.Label in integrated booster cushion
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29 Security
SecurityDoors................................. 30
Central locking ................. 30
Car alarm .......................... 35
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30 SecurityDoorsOpening handleOpen the door by lifting the opening handle
from below.
If the door is stuck (e.g. if frozen), hold the
handle from above to secure a better grip.
Central locking Key / Remote control The key fits all the locks on the car. The
spare key without the black key grip only fits
the door locks.
The key supplied with the car has a code
number on a black plastic tag that needs to
be quoted for ordering additional keys. You
should therefore make a careful note of the
number.
The key contains a unique electronic code
for your car. When the key is inserted in the
ignition, the code is checked. If it matches,
the car can be started.
Two keys/remote controls are supplied with
the car. It is possible to have up to four at
one time that are coded for your car. If one
is lost, contact your authorized Saab dealer
to obtain a replacement. If an additional
remote or key is to be added, all of the orig-
inal keys and remotes must be brought to
the dealer so that the control module can
‘’learn” to recognize the new components.
For this reason, we strongly advise you to
take two keys with you on long journeys and
to keep them separate.The remote control contains delicate elec-
tronics and should therefore not be exposed
to water or handled roughly.
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.
IB844
Door handle
I B 111 6
123
Remote control 1To lock
2 To unlock
3 To unlock trunk lid
To open trunk lid (Convertible)
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Electronic starting interlock
(immobilizer)Each time the key is removed from the igni-
tion, the electronic starting interlock is acti-
vated and the car is thus immobilized, see
also page 36.
Locking/unlocking the carWhen the car is locked and unlocked with
the remote control or the key (see page 35),
the theft alarm is also affected.
To lock by remote control (1)
Press once on the control: all doors
locked.
The hazard warning lights will flash once to
confirm.
The trunk lid cannot be opened now from
inside using the switch on the driver’s door.
To unlock by remote control (2)
Press once on the control: driver´s
door is unlocked. Press a second time to
unlock the rest of the doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice to
confirm. Locking by key (1)
Turn the key clockwise: all doors and trunk
lid locked.
The trunk lid cannot be opened now from
inside using the switch on the driver’s door.
Unlocking by key (2)
Turn the key counterclockwise once: the
driver´s door unlocked.
Turn the key counterclockwise twice: all
doors, but not trunk lid, unlocked.
IB845
Central locking 1To lock
2 To unlock
IB965
Locking / unlocking by remote control 1To lock
2 To unlock
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32 SecurityThe central locking can also be operated
from inside the car by means of the
switch on the center console (except on
Convertibles).
To lock all doors: press the symbol side of
the switch once.
To unlock the driver´s door: press the
switch once.
To unlock all doors: press the switch
twice.
This switch is inoperative when the car is
locked from the outside.The interior locking buttons on each door
affect only the respective door on sedan.
The driver´s door lock button will
lock/unlock both on the Convertible.
If the car is left with the doors open, the inte-
rior lighting will be switched off automati-
cally after 20 minutes, to prevent a dead
battery.
Changing the remote-control
batteryWhen the battery voltage in the remote con-
trol falls below a predetermined level the
SID will issue the following message:
REPLACE KEY BATTERY. Press the
CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge
this message. You must then replace the
battery without delay to avoid malfunctions.
The life of the battery is 4-5 years. After
changing the battery you must press the
unlocking button of the remote control four
times (or until the door locks cycle) while the
car is within the range of the remote control
in order for the control module to recognize
the remote.
WARNING
Having the doors locked when you are
driving will reduce the likelihood of:
Children, in particular, opening doors
and falling out of the car.
Intruders entering the car when it is
moving slowly or at a standstill.
Injury resulting from a door bursting
open in the event of an accident.
However, you must also be remembered
that locked doors can hamper rescuers in
the event of an accident.
IB995
Switch for operation of central locking
IB843
Changing the battery of the remote control1Battery
2 Control module
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Battery type: Panasonic CR 2032, 3V lith-
ium. Avoid putting fingerprints on the flat
sides of the battery.
Dispose of the old battery properly when
you buy a new one. These batteries contain
substances that are environmentally
hazardous.
Child safety locksThe rear doors have child safety locks that
are activated by a button next to the door
latch on the end of the rear doors.
Shift the button up or down according to the
label on the door in question.
When the child safety lock is in the locked
position, the door cannot be opened from
the inside, but can be opened from the out-
side.
Trunk lockThe trunk does not unlock when the other
doors are unlocked. The trunk button on the
driver’s door is inoperative when the car is
locked or moving at a speed greater than
2.7 mph (4 km/h).
To unlock
The trunk is unlocked using:
The button on the remote control.
The trunk switch on the inside of the
driver’s door (if the car is unlocked and at
a standstill).
The key in the trunk lock.
The trunk is opened using the opening
handle above the number plate.
Unlocking the trunk with the remote control
is confirmed by the direction indicators
blinking three times.
IB849
Child safety lock catch 1 Engaged
2 Disengaged
IB847
Trunk switch
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34 SecurityIf the car has an alarm, and it is armed (the
car is locked), the alarm will sound if the
trunk is unlocked with a key. However, if the
trunk is opened using the remote control,
the alarm will not be triggered.
To lock
The trunk is locked in the following ways:
When locking all the car’s doors with the
button on the remote control.
With the switch on the center con-
sole (except on Convertible models).
With the key in the driver’s door.
Certain central lock-system func-
tions can be reprogrammed by an
authorized Saab dealerSee page 231.
IB848
Unlocking the trunk lid with the key
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