Saab 2005 9-3 M, Owner'S Manual

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33 Safety
Front passenger seat
The 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
• DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY can occur
• Children 12 and under or
shorter than 55 inches
(140 cm) can be killed by the
airbag
• The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place
for children
• NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in
the front
• Sit as far back as possible from the
airbag
• ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• 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.
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.