2001 SAAB 9-3 key

19 Safety
Child safety
Car safety tips Protect your children from getting
trapped in the trunk of a car
WARNING
 Children must always be suitably
restrained in the car. All child
restraints and booster seats are
designed to be secured in vehicle
seats by the lap belt or the lap belt of a
lap-shoulder belt. If the child restraint
is not properly secured, a child can be
endangered in a crash.
 NEVER put a child seat in the front.
 Children 12 and under can be killed by
the airbag.
 According to accident statistics, the
BACK SEAT is SAFER for properly
restrainen children than the front seat.
 Sit as far back as possible from the air
bag.
WARNING
 Never leave your children unattended
in a car, even for a short time.
– Children can suffer heat stroke - per-
haps die - in a matter of minutes.
– Children can put the car into gear and
hurt themselves or others.
 At gas stations, take the keys from the
car while filling the tank.
 Never allow children to climb on top of -
or under motor vehicles.
 Always look for children before backing
your motor vehicle out of a garage or
driveway.
 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning,
never let a car idle in the garage.
 Supervise young children around buck-
ets of water while washing your car.
Small children can drown in seconds in
less than an inch of water.
WARNING
 Teach your kids not to play in or around
cars.
 Watch your children when loading or
unloading the car so they don´t get
locked in by mistake.
 Always lock the doors and trunk of your
car, and keep the keys out of children´s
sight and reach.
 Keep the rear fold-down seats closed
to help prevent kids from getting into
the trunk from inside the car.
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36 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 KeyThe key unit consists of a mechanical key
with integrated remote control.
The mechanical key is used for manual
locking and unlocking.
The remote control is used for remote lock-
ing and unlocking.
The key fits all the car’s 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 are supplied with the car. It is pos-
sible 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 key is to be
added, all of the original keys must be
brought to the dealer so that the control
module can ‘’learn” to recognize the new
components.
NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise
you to take two keys with you on long jour-
neys and to keep them separate. If all keys
are lost, it will be necessary to replace costly
electronic components as well as the keys
and remotes. This loss and replacement
cost is not covered by the new car warranty.
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
IB1524
3
2 1
Remote control 1To lock
2 To unlock
3 To unlock trunk lid
To open trunk lid (Convertible)
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37 Security
To check the number of keys that are pro-
grammed for the car; see page 45.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 42. Reprogramming lock system
functionsCertain lock system functions can be repro-
grammed by your authorized Saab dealer;
see page 255.
Locking/unlocking the carWhen the car is locked and unlocked with
the key, the theft alarm is also affected.
Remote locking (1)
Press once on the control: all doors
lock.
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.
Remote unlocking (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.
NOTEThe key contains delicate electronics.
 Do not expose it to water.
 Avoid rough handling.
 Do not place the key where it may be
subjected to high temperatures, e.g.
on the fascia.
 The key may malfunction if it becomes
very cold. Warm it in your hands for a
couple of minutes.
 Never open the key except to change
the battery. For changing the battery,
see page 39.
WARNING
The remote control also works from inside
the car. Therefore, hold the key in such a
way that the buttons are not unintention-
ally pressed when the key is turned, or
inserted or removed from the ignition
switch.
Otherwise, the doors may be unintention-
ally locked or the tailgate unlocked. On
Convertible models, the trunk may even
be opened.
IB1525
Locking / unlocking by remote control 1To lock
2 To unlock
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38 SecurityLocking 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.The 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.

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 remember that
locked doors can hamper rescuers in the
event of an accident.
IB995
Switch for operation of central locking
IB1527
Central locking 1To lock
2 To unlock
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39 Security
Changing the key batteryWhen the battery voltage in the key 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 normally 4 years.
After changing the battery you must press
the unlocking button of the key four times (or
until the door locks cycle) while the car is
within the range of the key in order for the
control module to recognize the remote.
Battery type: Panasonic CR 1632, 3V lith-
ium. The battery type is stamped on the inside of the battery cover. Avoid putting fin-
gerprints 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.
WARNING
Keep the battery and small parts of the
key out of the reach of children.
IB849
Child safety lock catch 1 Engaged
2 Disengaged
IB1288
Changing the key batteryOpen the battery cover using a thin round tool
(1.5 mm or less) pressed inwards and down-
wards.
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40 SecurityTrunk 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 key.
 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 key hole
has a cover plate that must be carefully
pushed aside.
The trunk is opened using the opening
handle above the number plate.
Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc-
tion indicators blinking three times.
The unlocking button in the driver’s door is
inoperative when the car is locked.
If the trunk is opened using remote unlock-
ing, 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 key.
 With the switch on the center con-
sole (except on Convertible models).
 With the key in the driver’s door.
IB1533
Unlocking the trunk lid with the key
IB847
Trunk switch
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41 Security
Car alarmThe car alarm (anti-theft system) is acti-
vated/deactivated when the car is
locked/unlocked by the key (remote or by
the key in the driver´s door.
All the doors plus trunk lid and hood are
monitored by microswitches, and win-
dow-glass sensors will trigger the alarm if
any glass is broken.
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer),
see page 42.
The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the
car has been locked by the remote control.
During this ten-second delay period, the
doors, trunk lid and hood may still be
opened without the alarm being triggered.
The LED indicator on the dash will be on
continuously during this period, at the end of
which it will start to flash (once every third
second) when the alarm arms. If a door or the trunk lid or hood has been left
open when the car is locked, the LED on the
dash will flash (three times per second) for
ten seconds to indicate that something is
wrong.
Check to ensure that all the doors, plus
trunk lid and hood, are closed properly.
If the fault persists (LED flashing when
renewed attempt made to activate the car
alarm by remote locking), lock the car using
the key in the driver´s door instead. The car
alarm may not have been activated and you
should get in touch with an authorized Saab
dealer.
Be sure everyone using the car is familiar
with how both the car alarm and the locking
system work. This will avoid the alarm being
triggered inadvertently.
If the alarm is tripped (the direction indica-
tors are flashing and the siren is on) it can
be turned off by unlocking the car using the
button.
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.
IB1524
3
2 1
Remote control 1 Activate/lock
2 Deactivate/unlock
3 Deactivate trunk, sensors/unlock trunk lid
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42 SecurityActivating the car alarmThe car alarm cannot be activated if the
driver’s door is open or if the ignition switch
is in position ON.
If, on the other hand, one of the other doors
or the trunk or hood is open or opened and
not closed again during the 10-second
delay period, it will be excluded from the
alarm function.
If it is then closed, a new delay period of ten
seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or
hood) will once again be secured by the
alarm system.
As usual, the LED will be on continuously
during the new delay period and will start to
flash every three seconds after the 10-sec-
ond period has elapsed.
Window glass sensorThe car-alarm (anti-theft system) incorpo-
rates a sensor that monitors the window
glass for the sound of breakage. The sensor
is fitted inside the rear dome light (on Con-
vertibles: in the front interior light).
To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm
being triggered by children or pets left inside
the car, the sensor can be temporarily dis-
abled.
To disable the sensor
To disable the sensor, first turn off the igni-
tion and remove the key from the switch.
Next, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL
button until ”DOOR ALARM ONLY” appears
on the SID and a chime sounds. The car
alarm must now be activated within three
minutes, or the glass sensor will become
active again.
The glass sensor will be enabled again
automatically the next time the car is
unlocked. The sensor can also be enabled
again by repeating the procedure for dis-
abling it. When the sensor has been
enabled, ”FULL THEFT ALARM” will
appear on the SID.
If a fault is detected in the glass sensor,
”SERVICE THEFT ALARM” will appear on
the SID.
9-3 Convertible: when the car is parked
with the soft top down, the glass sensor will
be automatically disabled.
Electronic starting interlock
(immobilizer)When the key is inserted in the ignition, a
signal is sent to the receiver. If the signal is
verified, the engine can be started.
Each time the key is removed from the igni-
tion, the electronic immobilizer is activated.
If a fault is detected (e.g. in the transmitter)
”KEY NOT ACCEPTED” will appear on the
SID.
In this case, you can still start the car if you
turn the ignition key to ON and press one of
the buttons on the key.
Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to
have the system checked.
The LED on the top of the dash dou-
ble-flashes when the car is immobilized.
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