2008 SAAB 9-5 Owners Manual

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Passenger Sensing SystemVehicles with a passenger sensing system 
have indicator LEDs on the fascia. The indi-
cators will be lit during the system check 
when you turn your ignition key to

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The passenger sensing system is designed 
to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal 
airbag if:
the right front passenger seat is unoccu-
pied
the system determines that an infant

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If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child 
in the child restraint in a rear seat position in 
the vehicle and check with your dealer.
The passenger sensing system is designed 
to en

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SAAB 9-5 2008  Owners Manual 36 SafetySide airbags 
The side airbags, which help protect the 
upper body are integrated in the outside 
edges of the front seat backrests. 
In a side impact, only the airbag on that side 
will be a

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AIRBAG warning light
WARNING
If the airbag readiness light stays on 
after you start your vehicle, it means 
the airbag system may not be working 
properly. See page 61. The airbags in 
you

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SAAB 9-5 2008  Owners Manual 38 SafetyWhat Will You See After an 
Airbag Inflates?After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, 
so quickly that some people may not even 
realize the airbag inflated. Some compo-
nents of the air

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AIRBAG servicingThe airbag must be inspected as part of the 
normal service program but otherwise may 
be regarded as maintenance-free.Scrapping or working on airbags 
and belt pretensioners

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SAAB 9-5 2008  Owners Manual 40 SafetyFrequently asked questions on 
function of airbagsDo you still need to wear a safety belt if air-
bags are fitted? 
Yes, always! The airbag merely supple-
ments the car’s normal safety syst