Saab M2003 Automobile User Manual


 
31Safety
Head protection
The pillar trim and headlining are designed
to absorb energy, softening possible blows
to the head. After a crash, these items must
be changed in the seat positions that were
occupied. Never fit accessories to the pillar
trim or headlining as these could reduce the
effectiveness of the head protection and
inflatable curtain.
Side airbags
The side airbags, which protect the upper
body, are integrated in the outside edges of
the front seat backrests.
The front seats have safety belt pretension-
ers.
There are two sensors on each side of the
car, one at the rear of each door sill. The
side-impact protection is only activated on
the side of impact, while the safety belt pre-
tensioners on both sides are deployed.
Keep feet on the floor – never put feet
up on the dash, on the seat or out of
the window.
Do not carry anything in your lap.
WARNING
This car is equipped with side airbags
and no extra seat cover should be
fitted. Failure to observe this warning
could result in the side airbags not
inflating as intended and thus not
providing the intended protection
either.
Never place any object in the area that
would be occupied by the inflated air-
bag.
For optimum protection, sit upright in
the seat, with your safety belt correctly
fastened.
The side-impact protection will only be
activated in the event of a side-on
crash or high-speed frontal crash
(airbags inflated to Stage II), but not in
the event of a rear-end crash or the car
rolling over.
Damage or wear to the seat cover, or
the seat seam, in the area of the side
airbag must immediately be repaired
by an authorized Saab dealer.