2005 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 150
2005 Saab 9-3 Manual
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148 Starting and driving If a fault arises affecting the steering wheel lock, the following message will be displayed on the SID: Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while the remote control is in the ignition switch, this may prevent the removal of the remote control or prevent the car from being restarted once the engine has been switched off. If you have to leave the car, lock the car by pressing down the lock buttons on the doors. Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key (see page 44). The car is now locked but the alarm is inactive. Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock is electronic. The lock engages when the remote control is removed from the ignition and unlocks when the remote control is inserted. A click can be heard when the steering wheel lock locks and unlocks. If the car is parked with one front wheel touching the curb, for example, you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly when you insert the remote control to allow the steering wheel lock to unlock. If you do not succeed on first attempt you must remove the remote control before trying again. Turn the steering wheel and insert the remote control into the ignition switch. If the steering wheel lock does not disengage it will not be possible to turn the remote control in the ignition switch. The following message is shown on the SID: Steering wheel locked. Pull out key, turn steering wheel. Try again. Starting the engine WARNING • When starting the engine: - Sit down in the driver's seat. - Depress the clutch pedal fully (M/T). If the gear lever is not in the neutral position, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed or the car will jump forwards or backwards, which may cause a crash. - Never start the car from outside the vehicle, e.g. through a window that is down. This could lead to serious personal injury. • Cars with automatic transmission: select position P to remove the ignition key. The key can only be removed in this gear position. • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to the danger of CO - always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage. • Do not rest or sleep in the car when parked with the engine running. There is a risk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage. • There is also a danger of CO poisoning if the exhaust system is leaking.