2004 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 40

40 Security Doors Open the door by lifting the door handle. The following message appears on the Saab Information Display (SID) if a door is not closed (text displayed first when vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and the door has still not been closed): Close doors. Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. Remote control The remote control and ignition key are integrated in one unit, and referred to in this manual as the remote control. The remote control contains a mechanical key, referred to in this manual as the traditional key. This traditional key can be used in an emergency to lock or unlock the driver's door from outside (see page 42). This key does not fit the ignition switch. A key code number is supplied with your car. This number needs to be quoted for ordering a new traditional key (contained in the remote control). Therefore, keep this number in a safe place. The remote control contains an electronic code that is unique to your car. When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch, this code is checked. If the code is incorrect, the car will not start. The car is supplied with two remote controls. It is possible to have up to five remote controls programmed for the car at any one time. If one is lost, a replacement should be obtained as soon as possible. Contact your Saab dealer. When a new key is programmed into the car, the lost key will be deprogrammed automatically. Note: If a new remote control has to be ordered and programmed, at least one old one is required for the locking system's electronic unit to recognize the new (ordered) remote control. Once the new remote control has been programmed, the old unit that is lost will not work. Therefore you should carry two remote controls separately, especially on long journeys.