2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 134

134 Starting and driving LOCK position Put the gear lever in reverse and turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. For cars with automatic transmission, select the Parking (P) position and turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. The gear lever is now locked. The key can only be removed when the gear lever is in this position. The parking lights, the hazard warning lights and the interior lighting can still be illuminated. OFF position Gear lever is not locked (manual transmission). Automatic transmission: gear lever is locked until brake pedal is depressed. IB862 Ignition switch The single lock used for both the ignition and gear/selector lever is in the center console located between the front seats. Before you can remove the key, the car must be in reverse gear (manual gearbox cars) or the Parking (P) position (cars with automatic transmission). The key for this lock also fits all other locks in the car. The key number is on a small plastic tag delivered together with the keys. Be sure to save this plastic tab since it has the key number on it. ON position The entire electrical system is operative. Do not leave the key in the ON position while the engine is not running. Turn the key to the LOCK position to disconnect the electrical system. When you turn the key to the ON position, the warnings and indicators in the main instrument light so that you can check to see that they are functioning properly. They are extinguished after approx. 3 seconds. Start position (ST) The starter motor operates in this position. When you release the key, it springs back to the ON position. Restarting the starter motor is prevented. If starting is unsuccessful, you must turn the key back to a position between OFF and LOCK before you can turn it to the start (ST) position again.