2001 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 39

Security inside of the battery cover. Avoid putting fingerprints on the flat sides of the battery. Dispose of the old battery properly when you buy a new one. These batteries contain substances that are environmentally hazardous. 39 WARNING IB1288 Changing the key battery Open the battery cover using a thin round tool (1.5 mm or less) pressed inwards and downwards. Child safety lock catch 1 Engaged 2 Disengaged Child safety locks Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the SID will issue the following message: REPLACE KEY BATTERY. Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message. You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions. The life of the battery is normally 4 years. After changing the battery you must press the unlocking button of the key four times (or until the door locks cycle) while the car is within the range of the key in order for the control module to recognize the remote. Battery type: Panasonic CR 1632, 3V lithium. The battery type is stamped on the The rear doors have child safety locks that are activated by a button next to the door latch on the end of the rear doors. Shift the button up or down according to the label on the door in question. When the child safety lock is in the locked position, the door cannot be opened from the inside, but can be opened from the outside. IB849 Keep the battery and small parts of the key out of the reach of children.