Central locking system: TSL-locking

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All markets except US/CA is equipped with TSL-locking (Theft Security Lock). When the theft prevention lock (TSL) is activated, all locks are blocked and the doors cannot be unlocked by the lock button in the door or on the center console. TSL cannot be activated when a door is ajar.

If the car is locked TSL-locked using remote control or key, "locked from the outside", the central locking system will unlock the car when the key is turned ignition position ON. This is a safety feature to prevent someone from driving off in a TSL locked car.

The cars on the US and CA markets are equipped with a lock motor that cannot be locked with TSL, that is, the end position of the motor cannot be blocked.

If the power supply to the lock motors should be interrupted, the door can be opened in a secondary way. By turning the key past the normal unlocking angle, the powerless motor can be bypassed. The motor remains locked and in cases where the power has been suddenly interrupted, the alarm will be activated (if the car is equipped with an alarm).

Emergency opening from the TSL-locked position is only possible from the driver's door.