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System monitorsA diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner
while the vehicle is being driven. The seat-
belt pretensioners share the control mod-
ule with the SRS airbag system. There-
fore, if any malfunction occurs in a seat-
belt pretensioner, the SRS airbag system
warning light will illuminate. The SRS air-
bag system warning light will show normal
system operation by lighting for approxi-
mately
6 seconds when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position.The following components are monitored
by the indicator:
Front sub sensor (Right-hand side)
Front sub sensor (Left-hand side)
Airbag control module (including impact
sensors)
Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side)
Frontal airbag module (Front passen-
ger’s side)
Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right-
hand side)
Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left-
hand side)
Side airbag module (Driver’s side)
Side airbag module (Front passenger’s
side)
Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side)
Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen-
ger’s side)
Seatbelt buckle switch (Driver’s side)
Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen-
ger’s side)
Driver’s seat position sensor
Front passenger’s seatbelt tension sen-
sor
Front passenger’s occupant detection
system weight sensor
Front passenger’s occupant detection
control module
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicator
All related wiring
When discarding front seatbelt re-
tractor assemblies or scrapping
the entire vehicle due to collision
damage or for other reasons, con-
sult your Saab dealer.
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If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre-
tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys-
tem. Immediately take your vehicle
to your nearest Saab dealer to have
the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury.
Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position
Continuous illumination of the
warning light
Illumination of the warning light
while driving
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System servicing
NOTEIf the front part of the vehicle is dam-
aged in an accident to the extent that
the seatbelt pretensioner does not op-
erate, contact your Saab dealer as
soon as possible.Precautions against vehicle
modificationAlways consult your Saab dealer if you
want to install any accessory parts to your
vehicle.
When discarding a seatbelt retrac-
tor assembly or scrapping the en-
tire vehicle damaged by a colli-
sion, consult your Saab dealer.
Tampering with or disconnecting
the system’s wiring could result in
accidental activation of the seat-
belt pretensioner and/or SRS air-
bag or could make the system in-
operative, which may result in se-
rious injury. The wiring harnesses
of the seatbelt pretensioner and
SRS airbag systems are covered
with yellow insulation and the
connectors of the system are yel-
low for easy identification. Do not
use electrical test equipment on
any circuit related to the seatbelt
pretensioner and SRS airbag sys-
tems. For required servicing of
the seatbelt pretensioner, see
your nearest Saab dealer.
The front sub sensors are located in
both front fenders and the SRS air-
bag control module including the
impact sensors is located under the
center console. If you need service
or repair in those areas or near the
front seatbelt retractors, we recom-
mend that you have an authorized
Saab dealer perform the work.
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the seatbelt pretensioners.
Attachment of any equipment
(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine Saab accessory parts to the
front end.
Modification of the suspension
system or front end structure.
Installation of a tire of different
size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle label
attached to the door pillar or spec-
ified for individual vehicle models
in this Owner’s Manual.
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5 6
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1) Airbag control module (including im-
pact sensors)
2) Frontal airbag module (driver’s
side)
3) Frontal airbag module (front pas-
senger’s side)
4) Front sub sensor (left-hand side)
5) Front sub sensor (right-hand side)
6) Side airbag module (driver’s side)
7) Side airbag module (front passen-
ger’s side)
8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-
hand side)
9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar
right-hand side)
10)Airbag wiring (yellow)
11)Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side)
12)Seatbelt pretensioner (front pas-
senger’s side)
13)Seatbelt buckle switch (front pas-
senger’s side)
14)Seatbelt buckle switch (driver’s
side)
15)Driver’s seat position sensor
16)Front passenger’s seatbelt tension
sensor
17)Front passenger’s occupant detec-
tion system weight sensor
18)Front passenger’s occupant detec-
tion control module
19)Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON and OFF indicator
20)SRS airbag system warning light
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Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right-
hand side)
Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left-
hand side)
Side airbag module (Driver’s side)
Side airbag module (Front passenger’s
side)
Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side)
Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen-
ger’s side)
Seatbelt buckle switch (Driver’s side)
Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen-
ger’s side)
Driver’s seat position sensor
Front passenger’s seatbelt tension sen-
sor
Front passenger’s occupant detection
system weight sensor
Front passenger’s occupant detection
control module
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicator
All related wiring
SRS airbag system servicing
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre-
tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys-
tem. Immediately take your vehicle
to your nearest Saab dealer to have
the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury.
Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position
Continuous illumination of the
warning light
Illumination of the warning light
while driving
When discarding an airbag mod-
ule or scrapping the entire vehicle
damaged by a collision, consult
your Saab dealer.
The SRS airbag has no user-ser-
viceable parts. Do not use electri-
cal test equipment on any circuit
related to the SRS airbag system.
For required servicing of the SRS
airbag, see your nearest Saab
dealer. Tampering with or discon-
necting the system’s wiring could
result in accidental inflation of the
SRS airbag or could make the sys-
tem inoperative, which may result
in serious injury. The wiring har-
nesses of the SRS airbag system
are covered with yellow insulation
and system connectors are yellow
for easy identification.
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In the event that the SRS airbag is de-
ployed, replacement of the system
should be performed only by an autho-
rized Saab dealer. When the compo-
nents of the SRS airbag system are re-
placed, use only genuine Saab parts.
To ensure their long-term reliability, the
SRS airbags must be inspected by a Saab
dealer ten years after the date of manu-
facture, which is shown on the certification
plate attached to the driver’s door jamb.
NOTEIn the following cases, contact your
Saab dealer as soon as possible.
The front part of the vehicle was in-
volved in an accident in which only the
driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driv-
er’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal
airbags did not deploy.
The pad section of the steering
wheel or front passenger’s frontal air-
bag cover is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.
In addition, if your vehicle is equipped
with SRS side airbags, contact your
Saab dealer as soon as possible in the
following cases.
Either center pillar or a nearby area
of the vehicle was involved in an acci-
dent in which the SRS side airbag did
not deploy.
The fabric or leather of either front
seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise
damaged.
Precautions against vehicle
modification
If you need service or repair in areas
listed in the following, have an au-
thorized Saab dealer perform the
work. The SRS airbag control mod-
ule, impact sensors and airbag mod-
ules are stored in these areas.
Under the center console
Inside each front fender
Steering wheel and column and
nearby areas
Top of the dashboard on front
passenger’s side and nearby ar-
eas
Each front seat and nearby area
Inside each center pillar
To avoid accidental activation of
the system or rendering the sys-
tem inoperative, which may result
in serious injury, no modifications
should be made to any compo-
nents or wiring of the SRS airbag
system.
This includes following modifica-
tions:
Installation of custom steering
wheels
Attachment of additional trim
materials to the dashboard
Installation of custom seats
Replacement of seat fabric or
leather
Installation of additional fabric
or leather on the front seat
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Always consult your Saab dealer if you
want to install any accessory parts on your
vehicle. Installation of additional electri-
cal/electronic equipment such
as a mobile two-way radio on or
near the SRS airbag system
components and/or wiring is
not advisable. This could inter-
fere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system.
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.
Attachment of any equipment
(brush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine Saab accessory parts to the
front end.
Modification of the suspension
system or front end structure.
Installation of a tire of different
size and construction from the
tires specified on the tire label at-
tached to the driver’s door pillar
or specified for individual vehicle
models in this Owner’s Manual.Attachment of any equipment
(side steps or side sill protectors,
etc.) other than genuine Saab ac-
cessory parts to the side body.
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Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
When you do checking or ser-
vicing in the engine compart-
ment while the engine is run-
ning
Engine hood
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To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their original
positions.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the
instrument panel. Wear adequate eye protection to
guard against getting oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly wash
them out with clean water.
Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seatbelt
pretensioner system, or attempt
to take its connectors apart, as
that may activate the system or it
can render it inoperative. The wir-
ing and connectors of these sys-
tems are yellow for easy identifi-
cation. NEVER use a circuit tester
for these wiring.
If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pre-
tensioner needs service, consult
your nearest Saab dealer.
Always stop the engine and set
the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving.
Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after the
engine is stopped.
Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
Always remove the key from the
ignition switch. When the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position, the
cooling fan may operate suddenly
even when the engine is stopped.
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, belts and any other moving en-
gine parts. Removing rings, watch-
es and ties is advisable.
B00002
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FusesThe fuses are designed to melt during an
overload to prevent damage to the wiring
harness and electrical equipment. The
fuses are located in two fuse boxes.
One is located under the instrument panel
behind the coin tray on the driver’s seat
side.To remove the coin tray, open the cover
and pull the coin tray out.
The other one is housed in the engine
compartment.The spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compart-
ment.
The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse
box in the engine compartment.
Never replace a fuse with one hav-
ing a higher rating or with material
other than a fuse because serious
damage or a fire could result.
B00172
B00173B00481
B00476B00477
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