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Air Bag Systems: Locations





A number of warning and informative labels are affixed to the car. Having regard to your personal safety, it is imperative to heed the recommendations of the labels.




Marking may be in the form of a symbol, text, identification number or combination of these. Text occurring in Saab cars may be SRS (Supplementary Restraint System) or Airbag.

A number of warning and informative labels are affixed to the car. They tell you that the car is equipped with an airbag. Follow the recommendations to be sure of working safely on the car.

NOTE: Bear in mind that labels and components carrying a marking may disappear or wear out with the passage of time. The marking may differ on different car models and in different model years.

1. The letters "SRS" (Supplementary Restraint System) are embossed on the steering wheel.
2. There is a warning label on the contact roller.
3. A warning label is located on the side of the facia on the driver's side.
4. A warning label is located on the side of the facia on the passenger side (cars with a passenger airbag).
5. There is a "no child seat" symbol on the facia above the glove compartment (cars with a passenger airbag but not cars with USA or Canada specification).
6. There is a warning text on the reverse of the steering wheel airbag.
7. There is a warning text on the reverse of the passenger airbag.
8. On cars with a passenger airbag, the letters "SRS" are embossed on the airbag cover.
9. There is an "SRS" symbol on the bottom left-hand corner of the windshield. In the case of an accident, the symbol is intended to inform rescue personnel that the car is equipped with an airbag.
10. There is a warning label on the aluminum tube of the belt tensioner.
11. There are warning labels on the sun visors (USA and Canada only).


The Steering Wheel On Cars With An Airbag




Cars with an airbag have a steering wheel of special design. The center of the steering wheel is rectangular and fairly large. A ribbed covering of soft plastic material embossed with the letters "SRS" is mounted over the space for the airbag.

On the passenger side it will be necessary to observe any departure in design from the standard dashboard.