2008 SAAB 9-3 glove box

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InteriorAirbag _________________ 32
Steering wheel adjustment _ 120
Steering _______________ 293
Interior rearview mirror _________ 125
Vanity mirror _________________ 134
Door mirrors__________________ 124
Safety belts ____________ 12
Airbag_________________ 32
Child safety locks ________ 52
Child seats _____________ 24
Safety belt care _________ 266Glove box ______________ 136
Storage compartments ____ 136Automatic transmission ___ 165
Changing gears _________ 164
Manual transmission _____ 164
Safety belts __________________ 12
Child seats __________________ 24
Folding down the rear seat ______ 138
Rear seat ____________________ 138
Seat adjustment ______________ 18
Seat heating _________________ 114
Upholstery care _______________ 266
Interior light switches ___________ 133
Moonroof ____________________ 130
Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 235
Ignition switch ________________ 152
Starting the engine ____________ 154
Power Outlet _________________ 136
Break-In Period _______________ 163
Driving in hot/cold climates ______ 187
Parking brake_________________ 179
Parking _____________________ 179
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36 Safety
Front passenger seatThe system is the same as that used on the
driver’s side.
The airbag systems are interconnected and
have a common warning light . The pas-
senger airbag module is housed in the
fascia above the glove box and is marked
"AIRBAG".
Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a
moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal
crash, even if the passenger seat is unoccu-
pied.
The car is equipped as standard with
a passenger airbag.
WARNING
Never secure a rear-facing child seat in
the right front seat of a car equipped with
a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag
in the event of a crash could seriously
injure or kill a child.
WARNING
Children can be killed or
seriously injured by the
airbag
The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place
for children 12 and under or shorter
than 55 inches (140 cm)
ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS
NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in
the front
Sit as far back as possible from the
airbag
Never allow a child to stand in front of
the seat or to sit on the lap of a front
seat passenger. Serious injury or
death could result if the airbag is
inflated in a crash.
The glove box must be closed while
travelling. An open glove box door
could cause leg injuries in the event of
a crash.
Never place anything on the dash or in
front of the seat as, in addition to being
a hazard to passengers, this could
interfere with the function of the airbag
in the event of a crash. The same
applies to the mounting of accessories
on the dash.
Operation of the steering wheel airbag in
a front-end crash
Moment of impact.
Sensors detect a
deceleration and send
a signal via the control
module to a gas gen-
erator that inflates the
airbag.
The inflating airbag
cushions the driver.
Airbag now fully
inflated.
The airbag starts to
deflate.
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79 9-3 Convertible
Glove boxThe glove box lighting comes on when the
compartment is opened and goes out when
it is closed.
For changing bulbs, refer to page 232.Sun visorAn illuminated vanity mirror is provided on
the inside of the sun visors. The lighting
comes on when the cover is raised and goes
out when it is closed.Trunk lightingThe trunk lighting comes on and goes out
when the trunk lid is opened and closed.
If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be
switched off automatically after 20 minutes
to prevent the battery from running flat.
For changing bulbs, refer to page 234.
Unlocking the trunk lid
manuallyIf the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central
locking system, it can be unlocked
manually.
1 Take the traditional key out of the remote
control by pressing the emblem on the
reverse (see page 54).
2 Carefully prise off the round cover using
your nails, a credit card or similar so as
not to damage the paintwork.
3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional
key.
We recommend that you contact a Saab
dealer to have the central locking system
checked.
Unlocking the trunk lid manually
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133 Interior equipment
Interior lightingThe interior lighting consists of one front and
one rear roof light, floor lighting, and cour-
tesy lights in the doors (certain variants
only). The light switch for the interior lighting
is located on the roof console by the rear-
view mirror.When the switch is in the mid-position
(door-activated), the interior lighting will
come on:
When the car is unlocked.
When a door is opened and the ignition is
OFF.
When the remote control is removed from
the ignition switch.
The lighting goes out:
When the car is locked.
When the ignition is turned on.
Approx. 20 seconds after closing all
doors.
The lights are dimmed out gradually.If a door is left open and the light switch is in
position 2 or 3 and the ignition is OFF, the
interior lighting will be switched off automat-
ically after 20 minutes to save the battery.
The glove box lighting is switched on and off
automatically when the glove box is opened
and closed.1 Interior lighting always off
2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors
3 Interior lighting on continuously
Rear lighting1 Reading lights
2 Roof light
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136 Interior equipmentPower Outlet3
33 3You can use the electrical socket in the stor-
age compartment under the armrest
between the front seats to charge a mobile
phone, for example. There is a recess on
each side of the compartment which will
accept a lead so that you can close the lid
without damaging the charger lead.
Storage compartmentsThere are additional storage compartments
below the front ashtray and in the doors.
WARNING
The maximum output of the cigarette
lighter socket is 240 W (20 A). The rating
of the socket in the compartment between
the seats is the same. Overloading can
result in melting or even fire.
WARNING
The glove box must be closed while trav-
elling. An open glove box door could
cause personal injury in the event of a
crash.
Open the glove box with the button on the
left of the moulding.
Convertible has lockable glove box. Use
the traditionally key, see page 54.
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137 Interior equipment
Sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air.
This allows the storage of chocolate dur-
ing hot weather for example.
Storage compartment between front seats
Storage pocket on front edge of seats
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Storage pocket on back of seats
3
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233 Car care
License plate lighting1 Undo the two screws and remove the
lens.
2 Fit the new bulb.
3 Make sure the seal on the lens is
correctly seated.
4 Refit the lens and tighten the two
screws.
Glove box lighting3
33 31 Remove the lamp housing using a short
screwdriver.
2 Fit the new bulb.
3 Insert the connector side first when refit-
ting the lamp.
Hatch opened for replacement of center
bulb
Reverse side of the light fitting. The
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236 Car care
Bulb tableNo. Designation Watt-
age
1 H7 55 High beam (cars with halogen light)
2 H8 35 Front fog lights3
3 H11 55 Low beam (cars with halogen light)
43457 A/AK
(yellow)30 cp Direction indicator, front
5 P21W 21 Reversing lights
6PR21W
(red)21 Taillights; rear fog light; brake lights
7PY21W
(yellow)21 Direction indicator, rear
84157 K 32 cp Daytime Running Light (cars with
xenonlight)
9R10W 10 Rear dome lighting; courtesy
lighting3; glove box lighting; trunk
lighting, Convertible
10R5W 5 License plate lighting; trunk lighting,
SportSedan
11 T4W 4 Reading light, rear
12WY5W/W5W 5 Side-mounted turn signal (yellow);
front dome lightingNOTEOnly fit lamps of the specified rating. Lamps of the wrong wattage
could damage the wiring harness and electronics.
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