child seat SAAB 9-3 2005 Owner's Manual

146 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.NOTICETake 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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173 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 175.
 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 parking 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
combustible material. The catalytic
converter 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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176 Starting and drivingSaab Parking
AssistanceSaab Parking Assistance
(option)
Saab Parking Assistance facilitates parking
and reversing. There are four sensors in the
rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 ft
(1.8 meters) behind the car.
If the car is heavily laden, the system may
falsely indicate that there is an object within
the detection range. This is since the sen-
sors are angled towards the ground when
the car is tail-heavy.The system uses four sensors in the rear
bumper. These emit ultrasound signals that
bounce back to the sensors off any objects
behind the car. The system, however,
cannot always detect small or narrow
objects, such as a post, since the surface
area presented to the car is too small.The system is activated automatically when
reverse is engaged or selected. Audible
confirmation is given and the following text
is shown on the SID:
If a warning message, such as the seatbelt
reminder, is shown on the SID when reverse
is engaged, the audible signals from the
parking assistance system will not be heard
since the warning message has priority.
When the sensors detect an object within
the monitored area, pulses of sound (- - - -)
will be heard. The frequency of these pulses
increases as the car comes closer to the
object.
WARNING
Responsibility always lies with the driver
when reversing.
 The parking assistance system can
facilitate parking and reversing.
 Bear in mind that small objects, such
as a child lying on the ground, and
narrow objects cannot always be
detected by the system.
Parking assistance active
Area monitored by the sensors seen from
the side
Area monitored by the sensors seen from
above
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283 Index
Index
AA/C
__________________________ 106
ABS brakes
____________________ 167
ACC
_________________________ 108
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 122
Air conditioning
_________________ 106
Air filter
_______________________ 204
Airbag
_________________________ 29
Anchorage eyes
________________ 143
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 254
Antilock braking system __________ 167
Anti-spin
______________________ 169
Ashtrays ______________________ 132
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 82
Autodimming
_______________ 135
, 136
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 108
Automatic transmission
___________ 159
BBattery
________________________ 208
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 157
Before towing a trailer
____________ 187
Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 274
Brakes
________________________ 166Braking
_______________________ 166
Bulb changing
__________________ 213
Bulb table
_____________________ 226
Buying new tires
________________ 236
CCabin lighting
__________________ 129
Cabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 72
Car alarm
______________________ 50
Car transport ___________________ 192
Care of air conditioning
___________ 257
Change of address notification
_____ 264
Changing a tire
_________________ 248
Changing bulbs _________________ 213
Changing engine oil
_____________ 203
Changing the battery, remote control
_48
Changing wiper blades
___________ 211
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 47
Checks before towing a trailer
______ 187
Child safety
_____________________ 22
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 46
Child seats
_____________________ 22
Cigarette lighter
_________________ 132
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 252
Cleaning upholstery
_____________ 251
Climate control system, manual
____ 103
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 62
Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 58Clutch interlock
_________________ 158
Compact spare _________________ 246
Compass
______________________ 139
Condensation water, A/C
_________ 106
Convertible
_____________________ 55
Convertible, washing
_____________ 253
Coolant
_______________________ 205
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 266
Cruise control
__________________ 165
Cup holder
_____________________ 130
DDate codes, tires
________________ 246
Deep water, driving through
_______ 189
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 243
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 245
Direction indicator stalk switch ______ 98
Direction indicators
_______________ 98
Dome light, Convertible
___________ 223
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 222
Donor battery, boost starting
_______ 193
Door handles
____________________ 42
Door mirrors ___________________ 134
Drive belt
______________________ 210
Drive belt, length
________________ 272
Driver’s seat with memory
__________ 20
Driving at night
_________________ 190
Driving in cold climates
___________ 181
Driving in deep water
_____________ 189
Driving in hot climates ____________ 183
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285 Index
Important information, petrol-engined
cars with catalytic converters
_____ 151
Indicator lights
___________________ 78
Inflation, tires ___________________ 234
Information about fuel
____________ 155
Instrument illumination, adjusting
____ 97
Interior lighting
_________________ 129
Interior lighting, Convertible
________ 72
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 135
Intermittent malfunctioning, central
locking
_______________________ 44
JJump starting
__________________ 193
KKey
___________________________ 42
Kick-down
_____________________ 161
LLATCH (child safety)
______________ 23
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 241
Labels and plates, location
________ 278
Lashing eyes
___________________ 143
Laying the car up
_______________ 175
Leather upholstery, cleaning
_______ 251Lighting in luggage compartment,
Convertible
____________________ 73
Limp-home
____________________ 150
Limp-home, automatic transmission
_162
Load carriers, roof
_______________ 188
Load indices, tires _______________ 242
Loading your vehicle _____________ 243
Load-through hatch ______________ 142
Locking a car with flat battery
_______ 45
Locks
__________________________ 42
Long-term parking
_______________ 175
Luggage compartment
___________ 140
Luggage compartment lighting
_130
, 144
Luggage compartment lighting,
Convertible
____________________ 73
Luggage compartment lighting,
changing
_____________________ 224
MMAXI fuses
____________________ 228
Main instrument panel
_____________ 78
Main/dipped beam
________________ 97
Maintenance schedule
___________ 262
Manual climate control ___________ 103
Manual gear selection ____________ 164
Manual gearbox
________________ 158
Manual tripping of car alarm
________ 52
Materials used in the car, reclamation
256
Memory, driver’s seat
_____________ 20
Messages on SID, Convertible
______ 65Milometer
_______________________ 83
Mug holder ____________________ 130
NNew tires, buying
________________ 236
Night driving
___________________ 190
Number plate lighting, changing
____ 224
OORVR
________________________ 200
Oil capacity, engine
______________ 271
Opening handles
_________________ 42
Opening the soft top, Convertible
____ 58
Outside mirrors
_________________ 134
Owner assistance _______________ 264
PPanic function, car alarm
___________ 52
Park Brake Shift Lock
____________ 160
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary
override
______________________ 162
Parking
_______________________ 173
Parking aid ____________________ 176
Parking brake __________________ 173
Parking on a hill _________________ 174
Pinch protection, electric windows
__ 124
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