2009 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 36

93_US_MY09.book Page 36 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 36 Safety Front passenger seat WARNING •Children can be killed or seriously injured by the airbag Operation of the steering wheel airbag in a front-end crash Moment of impact. WARNING Sensors detect a deceleration and send a signal via the control module to a gas generator that inflates the airbag. Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag in the event of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child. The system is the same as that used on the driver's side. The airbag systems are interconnected and have a common warning light . The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove box and is marked "AIRBAG". Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, even if the passenger seat is unoccupied. The car is equipped as standard with a passenger airbag. • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) • ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS • NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag • Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front seat passenger. Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a crash. • The glove box must be closed while travelling. An open glove box door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash. • Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as, in addition to being a hazard to passengers, this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of a crash. The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Airbag now fully inflated. The airbag starts to deflate.