Adaptive driver and right-front-passenger air bags

Engineered to deploy in front impacts from the dash and steering wheel. The front air bags respond to sensors that register the impact forces and safety belt usage and adjust deployment force to suit the situation.

Aerodynamic drag

Consists of air pressure and surface friction. Streamlined aerodynamic designs help the air close more smoothly around the car and reduce pressure drag. This is important to improve fuel efficiency and help a car achieve a high top speed.

Aerodynamic headlamps

The 9-3's distinctive headlamps, curved to follow the front aesthetic, feature distinctive "eyebrow" lighting strips and are designed to help optimize illumination for safer night driving. On the 9-5, these lights feature the delay "follow-me-home" function and are designed to help maximize illumination while driving.

All-season tires

Tires designed to provide good traction for a wide variety of road conditions, including rain, mud, and snow.

Anti-lock Braking System

Designed to help drivers maintain steering control by reducing wheel lockup during hard braking on most slippery or dry surfaces. Dynamic rear proportioning was developed to help distribute brake force between the front and rear wheels, depending on how the car is loaded. This also helps reduce stopping distances, particularly when carrying heavy loads.

Aspiration

Non-boosted engines are typically referred to as normally or naturally aspirated meaning that atmospheric pressure provides the air pressure to the intake system.

Automatic all-wheel drive

A type of 4WD system that continuously modulates torque distribution, allowing all four wheels to be powered at all times.

Compression ratio

Measurement of how much the air/fuel mixture is compressed inside an engine cylinder. If compressed to 1/10 of its original volume, the compression ratio is 10 to 1.

Displacement

Volume displaced by the pistons moving from the bottom to top position during combustion. It acts as a measure of engine potential.

Driver Information Center

An information display that includes: the outside temperature, an oil-life monitor system that indicates when to change your oil, and various vehicle warning messages such as “trunk ajar” and “low fuel.”

Dual zone automatic climate control (ACC)

Allows both the driver- and right-front passenger to set two independent temperature preferences. Once set at a specified temperature, the cabin is maintained at that temperature, making constant readjustment unnecessary.

Dual-stage driver and right-front passenger air bags^* with Passenger Sensing System

Dual-stage frontal air bags utilize sensors to help detect the severity of a crash, then determines if the air bags should be deployed and whether a full or less-than-full amount of inflation is to be used. In less severe crashes or when the seats are in the full-forward position, the air bags will deploy at less than full level. The Passenger Sensing System automatically switches the right-front passenger frontal air bag on or off based on the passenger's weight and the type of pressure on the seat.

*Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

Dual-stage frontal air bags^*

Utilize sensors to help detect the severity of a crash, then determines if the air bags should be deployed and whether a full or less-than-full amount of inflation is to be used.

*Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

Electronic Brake-force Distribution

Developed to help distribute brake force between the front and rear wheels depending on how the car is loaded. EBD is designed to help reduce stopping distances, particularly when carrying heavy loads.

Electronic Stability Program

Compares the movement of the car with steering-wheel inputs. If there is any tendency to slide or skid, the system is designed to apply the brakes to one or more of the wheels and, if necessary, reduce the engine power. Includes the TCS anti-spin function. If desired, the ESP can be switched off.

European Delivery

Delivery option that allows Saab customers to take delivery of their new vehicle in one of sixteen designated European cities.

Front Suspension

An integral part of the total suspension system designed to keep the front axle and wheels in their proper position under the car body, typically of independent type.

Head-curtain side air bags

Head curtain side-impact air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to first- and second-row outboard occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions.

Head-curtain side air bags^*

Roof-mounted head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants on the near-side of certain side-impact collisions.

*Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

Leather-appointed seats

Soft and supple small-grain leather-appointed upholstery.

Load-Shift Protection

Helps reduce the risk of passenger injury. Its hard backing and positive latching system are designed to help prevent cargo in the trunk from moving forward into the passenger compartment during a frontal collision.

Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren (LATCH) in second row seating positions

Engineered to secure today's child-safety seats, as well as next-generation child-restraint equipment.

Maximum boost pressure

The additional amount of pressure supplied to the intake system produced by a turbocharger or blower.

Maximum torque

The measure of a force-producing tension and rotation around an axis.

Night Panel

Allows for easier night driving. Press a button to blank out the entire instrument panel except for the speedometer. When a function requires your attention, the relevant instrument lights up.

OnStar^®

OnStar is the in-vehicle safety and security system created to help protect you and your family on the road. OnStar's innovative three-button system offers 24-hour access to expertly trained, caring Advisors, connection to emergency assistance, and access to OnStar Hands-Free Calling,† among other features.

*OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for OnStar's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and system limitations and details. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner's Guide.
†OnStar Hands-free Calling requires a Hands-Free Calling enabled vehicle, existing OnStar service contract and prepaid minutes or enrollment in a shared minutes plan. Not available in certain markets. Calls may be made to the U.S. and Canada only.

PASSlock Theft-deterrent System

Theft-deterrent system that utilizes a special ignition key that temporarily disables the starter and fuel injection system if an attempt is made to start the vehicle without a properly coded key.

Pendulum B-pillar side-impact structure

Features high-tensile steel in the floor and roof panel area at the B-pillar. Designed to interact with the sills and body-cross members to help provide side-impact protection.

RainSenseTM wiper system

When activated, this feature is designed to start the windshield wipers automatically and adjust their speed to suit the rain's intensity.

Rear fog lamp

Designed to increase visibility of the vehicle from the rear in low-visibility weather conditions.

Rear spoiler

Designed to enhanced vehicle appearance, allowing for a sleek finish.

Rear suspension

An integral part of the total suspension system designed to keep the rear axle and wheels in their proper position under the car body, typically of two types; solid axle type and independent rear-suspension type.

Retractable cargo area cover

The cargo-area cover provides a clean appearance from the exterior and increased security when closed. And for versatility, the cargo-area cover can be easily removed.

Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR)

In the event of a rear-end collision, these head restraints move upward and forward to catch the head as it begins to move backward. The design is simple, with few moving mechanical parts.

Saab Parking Assistance system (SPA)

Uses ultrasonic sensors and an audio alert signal to help detect obstacles behind the vehicle that may be out of your line of sight.

Seat-mounted side-impact air bags^*

Mounted in the outer bolsters of the front seats, seat-mounted side-impact air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head injuries to front-seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions.

*Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

Sentronic™ automatic transmission with manual mode

Allows you to shift gears manually using the gear lever. In auto mode, Sentronic is a smooth and efficient automatic transmission.

Side-window de-misters

Feature a separate defrost outlet designed to help keep your driver's-side and passenger-side windows clear of condensation.

StabiliTrak^® electronic stability control system

Provides increased vehicle control by continuously monitoring the car's steering angle, individual wheel speed, brake pressure, lateral acceleration and yaw rate. The information is then used to compare the direction the driver is steering with the vehicle's actual path, so the system can make the necessary corrections to help the driver keep the vehicle on path.

Tire-pressure monitoring system

Using a sensor inside each wheel, the Tire Pressure Monitor System senses if a tire is losing air pressure and notifies the driver with a message in the Driver Information Center indicating when a tire is low.

Torso-side air bags

Integrated into the outer edge of the front seats' backrests, these air bags are in position no matter what position the seat is in. Designed to reduce the risk of upper-body injuries to front-seat passengers in the event of a side impact.

Traction Control System

Uses the brakes and torque intervention to help control wheel spin during acceleration on most types of road surfaces.

Valve train

Collection of parts that make the valves operate, allowing fuel intake, compression and exhaust. Includes the camshaft(s) and all related drive components, and the various parts that convert the camshaft's rotary motion into reciprocating motion at the valves.

Xenon headlamps

Give a broader low beam and better curbside visibility. Beam light is directed to improve driver visibility and reduce the risk of glare to oncoming traffic.

XM Radio^®*

With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.

*Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after the three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information visit gm.xmradio.com