2004 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 48

48 Security If, when inserted into the ignition switch, there is a problem checking the electronic code of the remote control, the following message will appear on the SID: Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Car alarm 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. The car alarm is armed when the car is locked with the remote control. The car alarm will not be armed if you lock the car with the traditional key (see page 42). All the doors, the hood and the trunk lid are monitored by the alarm. The alarm is armed 11 seconds after the car has been locked by remote control. During the delay period, the LED shines constantly. It will then start to flash once every 3 seconds. The LED is located on the dashboard. If a door or the trunk lid is open when the car is locked with the remote control, the LED will flash 3 times per second for 11 seconds. Check that the doors, hood and trunk lid are closed. If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Locking the trunk lid: If you unlock the trunk lid from outside the car with the button on the remote control, you must lock the car with the alarm. button to arm the car