2008 SAAB 9-3 child lock

130 Interior equipmentMoonroof3
33 3The moonroof is operated by the control in
the roof console. For the moonroof to work,
the ignition switch must be in the ON posi-
tion.
If the car is equipped with windows having
the automatic closing function, the moon-
roof can be opened and closed so long as
the car is unlocked until 20 minutes has
passed since the remote control was
removed from the ignition switch.
To openManually controlled opening
Slide the control rearward to its first position.
The moonroof will halt when you release the
control. If you do not release the control, the
moonroof will open to the comfort position.
To open the moonroof further, release the
control and then once again press it rear-
ward.
Automatic opening
Slide the control rearward to the second
position and release it. The moonroof will
open to the comfort position. To open the
moonroof further, slide the control rearward
a second time.Moonroof without automatic opening
Slide the control rearward to position 1 (see
illustration). The moonroof will stop when
you release the control or once it is fully
open.
WARNING
Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos-
ing the electric moonroof. Risk of serious
or fatal injuries!
Always remove the remote control
from the ignition switch when you
leave the car. This will prevent per-
sonal injury caused by the activation of
the electric moonroof, for example,
due to children playing.
The person operating the electric
moonroof is responsible for ensuring
that no one, especially a child, has
their head, hands or fingers in the
opening, before closing the moonroof.
Do not stick any part of the body or the
head out through an open window
while the car is moving.
Moonroof control1 Manually controlled opening
2 Automatic opening3 Manually controlled closing
4 Automatic closing
5 Ventilation position
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138 Interior equipmentTrunkFolding down the rear seat, SportSedanConvertible: The rear seat cannot be folded.
WARNING
Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into
position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the
event of heavy braking or a crash.
Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During
sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk
can climb to 160–180°F (70–80°C). Small children are very
susceptible to heat stroke.
Keep hands well clear of all moving parts.
Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always
a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing
injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a
crash. See also page 196.
When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is
locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the
center safety belt is mounted in the backrest.
When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is
locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since other-
wise objects in the trunk could force their way into the cabin
during heavy breaking or a crash.
Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to
a suitable height before riding in the car.
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143 Interior equipment
Folding down the rear seat backrest, SportCombiFor greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the
wide part can be folded down separately.
It is easiest to fold down the rear seat backrests if the front seats are
slid forward.
1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle forward.
An unlocked backrest has a red indicator by the handle.
2 Fold the backrest forward.When returning the backrest to its upright position, make sure that
it locks properly in place. The red indicator by the handle must not
be visible. Also make sure that the safetybelt does not get caught.
If the left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the follow-
ing message is displayed on the SID (equivalent message displayed
for right-hand backrest):
WARNING
Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into
position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the
event of heavy braking or a crash.
Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During
sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk
can climb to 160–180°F (70–80°C). Small children are very
susceptible to heat stroke.
Keep hands well clear of all moving parts.
When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is
locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the
center safety belt is mounted in the backrest.
Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to
a suitable height before riding in the car.
Rear left seat
backrest unlocked.
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152 Starting and drivingIgnition switchThe ignition switch is located on the center
console between the front seats. In cars
with automatic transmission, the remote
control can only be removed when the
selector lever is in position P.
To allow the various systems in the car time
to register that the remote control has been
inserted into the ignition switch, do not turn
the remote control for roughly half a second.
LOCK positionThe parking lights, hazard warning lights
and interior lighting can be turned on.
Cars with automatic transmission: Move
the gear lever to P.
The gear lever is locked in position. This is
the only position in which the remote control
can be removed.
Cars with manual transmission: The
remote control can be removed regardless
of the position of the gear lever.
NOTETake care not to spill drinks or to drop
crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or
liquid gets into it, the switch may not
operate properly.
If snow from clothing falls into the ignition
switch and melts, the ignition switch can
seize (freeze). Brush snow off clothing
before getting into the car.
WARNING
Always remove the remote control
before leaving children unattended in
the car.
Apply the parking brake before remov-
ing the remote control.
Never remove the remote control
while the car is moving. This will acti-
vate the steering wheel lock and make
it impossible to steer the car.
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179 Starting and driving
Parking brakeThe parking brake lever is situated between
the front seats. The brake acts on the rear
wheels. When the parking brake is applied,
the indicator light on the main instru-
ment panel will come on.
To release the parking brake, lift the lever
slightly, pull the release button on the under-
side of the lever and lower the lever.If conditions allow, it is best if the brake
pedal is not depressed, or only depressed
as little as necessary so as to stop the car
from rolling, when the parking brake is
applied.
To facilitate releasing the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal. This is especially
appropriate if the car is standing on a hill.
If the parking brake is applied when the car
starts off, the following message will appear
on the SID:
Parking
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when
you park the car. If the car is to be
left parked for a long time, refer to
page 181.
Always apply the parking brake
before removing the remote control.
Do not use the parking brake while
driving.
Grasp the parking brake lever in such
a way that no fingers get trapped when
you release the parking brake.
Release park brake.
WARNING
Never leave children or pets unat-
tended in the car. In warm, sunny
weather, the temperature inside the
car can reach 160–180°F (70–80°C).
Park where the vehicle will not create
an obstruction or a hazard to other
road users.
Do not park on dry grass or other com-
bustible material. The catalytic con-
verter gets very hot and could start a
fire.
Apply the parking brake, remove the
remote control and lock the car.
Correct hold
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303 Index
Index
AABS brakes
____________________ 173
ACC
_________________________ 108
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 120
Air filter
_______________________ 211
Airbag
_________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes, SportSedan
______ 141
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 271
Antilock braking system __________ 173
Anti-spin
______________________ 175
Ashtrays ______________________ 136
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 87
Autodimming
_______________ 125
, 126
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 108
Automatic closing of moonroof
_____ 131
Automatic closing of windows, SportSedan
and SportCombi
_______________ 122
Automatic transmission
___________ 165
Automatic transmission, sport mode
_167
BBattery
_______________________ 216
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 163
Before towing a trailer
____________ 193
Belt height, SportSedan and
SportCombi
____________________ 14Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 295
Brakes
________________________ 172
Braking _______________________ 172
Bulb changing
__________________ 222
Bulb table
_____________________ 236
Buying new tires
________________ 247
CCabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 78
Cabin lighting, SportSedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 133
Calibrating front electric windows with
pinch protection
________________ 78
Calibration of windows, SportSedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 123
Car alarm
______________________ 56
Car transport ___________________ 199
Care of air conditioning
___________ 274
Cargo guard
___________________ 150
Cargo guard, SportWagon
________ 150
Cargo net, SportCombi
___________ 147
Change of address notification
_____ 282
Changing a tire
_________________ 262
Changing bulbs _________________ 222
Changing the battery, remote control
_54
Changing wiper blades
___________ 220
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 53
Checks before towing a trailer
_____ 193
Child safety
_____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 52Child seats
______________________ 24
Cigarette lighter
_________________ 136
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 267
Cleaning upholstery
______________ 266
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 68
Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 64
Clutch interlock
_________________ 164
Comfort opening of moonroof
______ 131
Comfort opening of windows,
SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 121
Compact spare
_________________ 260
Compact spare wheel fitted, driving
with
_________________________ 260
Compass
______________________ 129
Convertible _____________________ 61
Convertible, washing
_____________ 268
Coolant
_______________________ 212
Cornering headlights
______________ 99
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 284
Cruise control
__________________ 171
Cup holder
_____________________ 134
DDate codes, tires
________________ 257
Deactivating rear windows,
SportSedan and SportCombi
_____ 123
Deactivating the passenger door
window button, Convertible
________ 77
Deactivating the rear window
switches
_____________________ 123
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305 Index
Head restraint, Convertible
_________ 74
Head restraints
__________________ 23
Headlight flasher _________________ 99
Headlight levelling ________________ 98
Headlights
______________________ 98
Hood
_________________________ 204
Horn _________________________ 120
Horn button
____________________ 120
IIf a tire goes flat
________________ 251
Ignition switch
__________________ 152
Immobilizer
_____________________ 55
Important considerations for driving
_156
Important information, petrol-engined
cars with catalytic converters
_____ 157
Indicator lights
___________________ 82
Inflation, tires __________________ 244
Information about fuel
____________ 161
Instrument illumination, adjusting
___ 100
Interior lighting, Convertible
________ 78
Interior lighting, SportSedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 133
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 125
Intermittent malfunctioning, central
locking
_______________________ 50
JJump starting
__________________ 200
KKey
___________________________ 48
Kick-down
_____________________ 167
Kurvljusstrålkastare
_______________ 99
LLabeling, tire sidewall
____________ 252
Labels and plates, location
________ 299
Lashing eyes, SportCombi ________ 146
Lashing eyes, SportSedan ________ 141
Laying the car up
_______________ 181
LATCH (child safety) ______________ 25
Leather upholstery, cleaning
_______ 267
Lighting in luggage compartment,
Convertible
____________________ 79
Limp-home
____________________ 157
Limp-home, automatic transmission
_168
Load carriers, roof
_______________ 194
Load indices, tires _______________ 253
Loading your vehicle _____________ 254
Load-through hatch, SportCombi
___ 145
Load-through hatch, SportSedan ___ 140
Locking a car with flat battery
_______ 51
Locks
__________________________ 48
Long-term parking
_______________ 181
Luggage compartment
___________ 138
Luggage compartment lighting,
Convertible
____________________ 79Luggage compartment lighting,
SportSedan
_______________ 134
, 142
Luggage compartment lighting,
changing
_____________________ 234
MMain instrument panel
_____________ 82
Main/dipped beam
________________ 99
Maintenance schedule
___________ 280
Manual gear selection ____________ 170
Manual gearbox
_________________ 164
Manual tripping of car alarm
________ 58
Materials used in the car, reclamation
273
MAXI fuses
____________________ 238
Memory, driver’s seat
_____________ 21
Messages on SID, Convertible
______ 71
Milometer
_______________________ 90
Moonroof ______________________ 130
Mug holder ____________________ 134
NNew tires, buying
________________ 247
Night driving
___________________ 197
Number plate lighting, changing
____ 233
OORVR
________________________ 207
Oil capacity, engine
______________ 291
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