Saab 93 M2005 Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner’s Manual

8Changing wheels:Use only on specified vehicle. Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). Use on level firm ground only. Do not get under a vehicle that

98 Instruments and controlsFront fog lights (certain variants only)The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility.These are automatically turn

99Instruments and controlsHazard warning lightsThe button for the hazard warning lights is located on the climate control panel.When the button is pre

100 Instruments and controlsPriority of audible informationSound from various functions in the car, such as the direction indicators, parking assistan

101Instruments and controlsto prioritize the windshield. The following message is displayed on the SID:To prevent the smell of washer fluid from enter

102 Instruments and controlsIf the stalk switch is left in the AUTO position when the engine is switched off, when the engine is next started it must

103Instruments and controlsManual climate-control systemFresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille at the bottom edge of the wind-shi

104 Instruments and controlsAir distributionThe air distribution control is used to direct the flow of air to the defroster, panel and floor vents.The

105Instruments and controlsDefrosterPanelFloorDefroster, panel and floorWinter – defrosterWinter – comfort settingSummer – overcastSummer – sunnySetti

106 Instruments and controlsAir ventsThe air vents swivel universally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vent

107Instruments and controlsThis button is located under the fan speed control.Always switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is free from ic

9No sparks, flames or smokingBuckle upRefer to the Owner’s ManualAirbagShield eyesNever place a rear-facing child seat in this seatKeep out of reach o

108 Instruments and controlsAutomatic climate- control system (ACC)Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet at the bottom edge of the wind

109Instruments and controlsTemperature controlThe cabin is divided into two temperature zones:1 Driver’s zone.2 Passenger zone.The temperature in the

110 Instruments and controlsThe system uses four sensors:• Outside air temperature sensor• Cabin air temperature sensor• Sun sensor• Blended air tempe

111Instruments and controlsFunctionsPressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings.If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other fun

112 Instruments and controlsTo turn the system OFF, press and hold (or press repeatedly) the button to reduce the fan speed until the fan is switched

113Instruments and controlsRecirculation is controlled manually.Recirculation is not selected when the engine is started (fresh air mode).Press or

114 Instruments and controlsShown below are several examples of air distribution.WindshieldPanelFloor, front and rearWindshield – floor (front and rea

115Instruments and controlsFormation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditionsIt is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of

116 Instruments and controlsThe seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated.Heating is thermostatically controlled.Heating is controlled

117Instruments and controlsACC- ConvertibleWhen the soft top is folded, the ACC system switches to manual temperature control. There are eleven temper

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118 Instruments and controlsExplanation of how the ACC system can be customized under Profiler.Climate SystemRear DefrosterAutoManualHeated SeatsAutoM

119Instruments and controlsFan SettingsHigh speed:This selection give a slightly higher fan speed than Medium speed though with continued automatic re

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121Interior equipmentSteering wheel adjustment __________ 122 Electric windows_______ 123 Sunroof ______________ 126 Interior lighting ________ 129 Cu

122 Interior equipmentSteering wheel adjustmentThe height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted.There is a release lever under the steering

123Interior equipmentElectric windowsThe electric windows are operated by means of switches in the door armrests.For the electric windows to work, the

124 Interior equipmentTo closeRaise the front edge of the button one step.The window will stop when it is fully closed or when the button is released.

125Interior equipmentCalibrationAfter a loss of battery power, or if the auto-matic closing feature does not work, the electric windows must be calibr

126 Interior equipmentSunroof(optional)The sunroof is operated by the control in the roof console. For the sunroof to work, the remote control must be

127Interior equipmentTo closeManually controlled closingSlide the control forward to its first position. The sunroof will halt when you release the co

11SafetySafety belts ___________ 12Seats ________________ 17Head restraints ________ 21Child safety ___________ 22Airbag________________ 29Safety

128 Interior equipmentPinch protection(if equipped)The sunroof is equipped with pinch protec-tion. This is activated if something gets trapped when th

129Interior equipmentInterior lightingThe interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, floor lighting, and cour-tesy lights in the

130 Interior equipmentSun visorIlluminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised.Trunk lightin

131Interior equipmentCup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart-ment between front seats (certain variants only)Cup holder in rear seat

132 Interior equipmentPower Outlet(if equipped)You can use the electrical socket in the stor-age compartment under the armrest between the front seats

133Interior equipmentSliding cover in glove box to admit cold air (cars with ACC only).This allows the storage of chocolate and chilled drinks, for ex

134 Interior equipmentRearview mirrorsDoor mirrorsTo adjustThe door mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated. The controls for adjusting the mir

135Interior equipmentInterior rearview mirrorThe interior rearview mirror is of the auto-dimming type and can be deflected with the lever on its under

136 Interior equipmentInterior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass(if equippedRetain your original garage door opener

137Interior equipmentThe transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror.4 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen and

12 SafetySafety beltsThree-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats.The results of studies show that it is equally important to wear

138 Interior equipmentReprogramming a single buttonTo program a device to the garage opener using a button previously trained, follow these steps:1 Pr

139Interior equipmentCompassThe compass is built into the rearview mir-ror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirro

140 Interior equipmentTrunkFolding down the rear seat, Sport SedanConvertible: The rear seat cannot be folded.WARNING• Never drive the car if the back

141Interior equipmentFor greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately.Next to the hi

142 Interior equipmentLoad-through hatch, Sport SedanConvertible: There is no load-through hatch.A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat

143Interior equipmentTrunk Release HandleThere is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow

144 Interior equipmentTrunk lightingOn the underside of the parcel shelf is a light that is switched on and off when the trunk is opened and closed.If

145Starting and drivingIgnition switch ________ 146 Steering wheel lock____ 148 Starting the engine ____ 148 Important considerations for driving ____

146 Starting and drivingIgnition switchThe ignition switch is located on the center console between the front seats. In cars with automatic transmissi

147Starting and drivingTo allow the various systems in the car time to register that the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, do

13SafetyCorrect position for safety beltConsider this:• Position the lap strap snugly and low across the hips so that it just touches the thighs.The s

148 Starting and drivingSteering wheel lockThe steering wheel lock is electronic. The lock engages when the remote control is removed from the ignitio

149Starting and drivingStarting the engineAvoid racing the engine or loading it heavily before it has warmed up. Do not drive away before the warning

150 Starting and drivingImportant considerations for driving1 Starting and driving• Do not use full throttle until the engine is warm, so as to avoid

151Starting and drivingIf the diagnosis function detects a fault in the engine management system, the light "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)&

152 Starting and driving• Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could there-fore st

153Starting and drivingRefuelingWARNINGIf you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you op

154 Starting and drivingRefueling1 Switch off the engine.2 Open the filler cap, located in the right-hand rear fender.3 Insert the fuel pump nozzle be

155Starting and drivingThe fuel door has a built in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel door. Slide the white ring on the cap into the slot.Not

156 Starting and drivingGasoline SpecificationsIt is recommended that gasoline meet spec-ifications which were developed by automo-bile manufacturers

157Starting and drivingwhether the fuel contains MMT. Saab does not recommend the use of such gasolines.Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of sp

14 SafetyFront safety beltsFasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert-ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened.Position th

158 Starting and drivingManual transmissionClutch interlockTo start the car, the clutch pedal must be depressed.When changing gear, fully depress the

159Starting and drivingAutomatic transmissionThe automatic transmission has an elec-tronic control module. The control module receives information inc

160 Starting and drivingPark Brake Shift LockThe transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move the gear selector lever

161Starting and drivingLock-upThe transmission’s torque converter has a lock-up function. This can lock the torque converter, thus reducing the engine

162 Starting and drivingLimp-homeIf the transmission malfunctions, the control module will activate limp-home mode. Driv-ability will be affected to v

163Starting and drivingSelector lever positionsPThe selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically blocked.The engine can be started.To

164 Starting and drivingCertain variants also have steering wheel controls for manual gear selection. On these models, it is possible to change gear m

165Starting and drivingCruise control(Cruise control system)For safety reasons (brake system func-tion), the brakes must be applied once when the engi

166 Starting and drivingTo reduce the preset speedYou can reduce speed in any of the follow-ing ways:• Brake to the desired speed. Jog the control to

167Starting and drivingABS brakesThe Antilock Braking System (ABS) modu-lates the brake pressure to each wheel. The pressure is automatically reduced

15SafetySafety belt use during pregnancyPregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child.The lap belt sho

168 Starting and drivingThe ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel, snow or ice but, because the wheels cannot lock up, steer

169Starting and drivingTraction Control System (TCS)Anti-spin systemHow the system worksThe Traction Control System (TCS) is designed to prevent wheel

170 Starting and drivingTCS indicatorWhen the remote control is turned to the ON position, the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds while the system perfor

171Starting and drivingElectronic Stability Program (ESP)Anti-skid system(Certain variants)The Electronic Stability Program employs both the antilock

172 Starting and drivingESP OFF lights up under the speedometer if:• a fault has been detected and the system has therefore been switched off• the sys

173Starting and drivingParking brakeThe parking brake lever is situated between the front seats. The brake acts on the rear wheels. When the parking b

174 Starting and drivingParking on a hillWhen parking on a steep hill, turn the front wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car shoul

175Starting and drivingLong-term parkingIf the car is not going to be used for some time, e.g. three to four months, the following steps are recommend

176 Starting and drivingSaab Parking AssistanceSaab Parking Assistance(option)Saab Parking Assistance facilitates parking and reversing. There are fou

177Starting and drivingIf you stop the car with reverse gear engaged, the sound pulse will stop after 2 seconds. The sound pulses will return if you c

16 SafetySafety belts, rear seatSafety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 69The three rear seats all have three-point safety belts with inertia re

178 Starting and drivingError messagesIf the system malfunctions, the following message will appear on the SID:If the system is subject to interferenc

179Starting and drivingEconomical drivingFactors affecting fuel consumptionThe fuel consumption of a car is greatly affected by driving conditions, cl

180 Starting and drivingengine wear is at its greatest during this period. Drive off as soon as possible after starting the engine and avoid high engi

181Starting and drivingDriving in cold weatherIn cold weather, special attention should be paid to the following:• Before driving off, make sure that

182 Starting and drivingRemember that tires age: it may therefore be necessary to change winter tires before they reach the legal wear limit, as they

183Starting and drivingDriving in hot climatesAlways check the coolant level before start-ing a journey. When the engine is cold, the coolant must not

184 Starting and drivingTowing a trailerMake sure you are familiar with the legal requirements regarding speed limits for towing, maximum trailer weig

185Starting and drivingRecommendations for cars with automatic transmissionThe following driving time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling

186 Starting and drivingRecommendations for cars with manual transmissionRises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the ma

187Starting and drivingChecks before drivingMake sure that the car and trailer are in good working order. This is essential since towing a trailer inc

17SafetySeatsManually adjusted front seats(if equipped)The following front seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position:• He

188 Starting and drivingDriving with a roof rack loadThe maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg). Note that the roof load must be included

189Starting and drivingDriving with a loadThe handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loaded.Driving with the trunk lid openIf you mus

190 Starting and drivingDriving at nightBear in mind the following points, especially when driving at night:• Nighttime driving requires your full con

191Starting and drivingThe front towing eye is stowed by the spare wheel. On the left-hand side of the bumper is a cover concealing the attachment poi

192 Starting and drivingAlways try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake of the car on tow, as necessary. This will avoid the towrope

193Starting and drivingDriving with the compact spare tireObserve the following when the compact spare tire is fitted:• The compact spare is light and

194 Starting and drivingIt is essential when a donor battery is to be used to jump start the car that the jump leads be connected correctly to prevent

195Starting and driving5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock and also the vehicles

196 Starting and drivingFor long tripsBefore starting off on a long journey, it is advisable to have your car inspected by your Saab dealer.Obtain a f

197Car careHood________________ 198 Engine ______________ 199 Engine bay ___________ 201 Engine oil ____________ 202 Air filter______________ 204 Tran

In-car safetyThere is an In-car safety & Quick Reference Guide found in your car which contains some quick reference concerning safety issues.Make

18 SafetyLegroom adjustmentLift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position.Backrest rake angleTo find the most c

198 Car careHoodThe hood release handle is located on the left under the instrument panel. Open the hood in the following way:1 Pull the release handl

199Car careEngineThe engine is a transverse four-cylinder in-line engine with twin overhead camshafts and 16 valves.The engine is equipped with two ba

200 Car careSaab Trionic engine management systemThe Saab Trionic engine management system is a unique Saab development that combines sequential multi

201Car care1 Oil filler cap2 Coolant reservoir3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir4Battery5 Fuse box6 Washer-fluid reservoir7 Power-steering fluid reser

202 Car careEngine oilChecking the oil levelCheck the engine oil level regularly.1 Park the car on a level ground.2 Switch off the engine and wait for

203Car careChanging engine oilEngine oil and oil filter should be changed according to the service program.For oil volumes and grades, refer to “Tech-

204 Car careChanging filter1 Unscrew the oil filter cap.• Lift the cap slightly and carefully pry apart the cap and the filter housing.• Remove the fi

205Car careCoolantIf the coolant level drops too low, the follow-ing message appears on the SID:The properties of the coolant are retained for the ent

206 Car careNote:If incorrect coolant is used or added, the life-time properties will be affected. Even if the coolant is flushed from the system and

207Car careThe foot brake and parking brake are self-adjusting.It is not possible to detect, through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel, whe

19SafetyElectrically adjustable front seats(option)With the doors closed the seats can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON.However, there are two

208 Car careBatteryCheck the charge state and electrolyte level of the battery regularly.If frequent short journeys are made, the battery may need ext

209Car careAlways connect the positive (red) cable to the battery’s positive (+) terminal, and the negative (black) cable to the negative (-) terminal

210 Car careDrive beltThe alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engine. It is driven by a poly-V-belt from the crankshaft pulley.A slip

211Car careWipers and washersWiper bladesCheck and clean all wiper blades regularly.If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windshield wit

212 Car careWhen the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers (if equipped) are deactivated. This is in order to priori

213Car careChanging bulbsAutochecking of lightsThe bulbs that are most important from the point of view of traffic safety are monitored by the car’s e

214 Car careXenon headlight, dipped beam(certain variants only)Xenon headlights produce roughly two times as much light as halo-gen bulbs and have a s

215Car careLow beam, halogenLeft-hand side1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover.2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of

216 Car careHigh beam, halogenLeft-hand side1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover.2 Release the two retainers (a quarter o

217Car careParking lightsThe parking light bulb is located in the same reflector as the main beam bulb.Left-hand side:1 Lift aside the hose running al

20 SafetyBackrest rake angleAdjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever.Lumbar support, driver’s seatAdjust the firmness of the lumbar s

218 Car careBoth sides:1 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it.2 The bulb also has a bayonet fi

219Car careFront fog lights1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing. Lower the air shield.2 Remove the protective cover. Release the two spring clips sec

220 Car careStop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, Sport Sedan1 Lower the cover in the trim behind the lights.Right-hand side: Unlock the plas

221Car careReversing lights and rear fog light, Sport SedanRemoving the trunk lid trim1 Remove the two screws securing the grab handle to the inside o

222 Car careChanging bulbs1 Carefully remove the bulb holder with the broken bulb. The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting.2 Fit the new bulb.3 Refit th

223Car careDome light, Convertible1 Pull down the rear edge of the light fitting.2 If the center bulb needs replacing, open the hatch over the bulbs.

224 Car careLicense plate lighting1 Undo the two screws and remove the lens.2 Fit the new bulb.3 Make sure the seal on the lens is correctly seated.4

225Car careTrunk lighting, Convertible1 Remove the lamp in the rear end first.2 Change the bulb.3 Insert the connector side first when refit-ting the

226 Car careBulb tableNo. Designation Watt-age1 H7 55 Headlight2 H3 55 Front fog lights3 P21W 21 Taillights; rear fog light; brake lights; reversing l

227Car careFusesThe fuses are housed in three fuse panels: one behind a hatch on the left-hand end of the dash, one in the engine bay (additional smal

21SafetyWhen the ignition is ON, all seat settings can be adjusted. When the door is open and before the remote control has been inserted into the ign

228 Car careA special tool for removing fuses is provided on the hatch on the left-hand end of the dash. Simply push the tool onto the fuse, squeeze a

229Car careFuse panel in end of fasciaNo. Amp. Function1 15 Steering wheel lock2 5 Steering column unit; ignition switch3 10 Hands-free; CD-player/CD-

230 Car careTrunk fuse panel, left-hand sideNo. Amp. Function1–5 MAXI -6 30 Control module in left rear door7 30 Control module in right rear door820T

231Car care26 30 Right-hand stop light; rear left turn signal; left taillight; rear fog light; left reversing light; license plate light-ing; trunk li

232 Car careFuse panel in engine bayNo. Amp. Function1--2 10 Engine control module; automatic transmission con-trol module320Horn4 10 Engine control m

233Car careFuse panel in front of batteryRelaysR 1 Washer fluid pump, windshieldR2 -R3 -R4 -R 5 Flash-to-passR6 HornR7 -R8 Starter motorR 9 Windshield

234 Car careTiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warran

235Car careWhen to checkCheck your tires once a month or more.Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).How to CheckUse a

236 Car careWhen It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when you

237Car careThe wheels and tires have been carefully matched to the characteristics of the car and play a key role in its outstanding roadhold-ing and

22 SafetyChild safetyWARNING• Children must always be suitably restrained in the car.• DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur• Children 12 and under or sho

238 Car careUniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applica-ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul-der and maximum section

239Car careWheel Alignment and Tire BalanceThe wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire

240 Car careTire ChainsNotice: If your vehicle does not have 225/45R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Contact yo

241Car careTire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into it´s sidewall.Tire size: The tire size ia a combination of letters and

242 Car careAspect ratio: A two-digit number that indi-cates the tire height-to-width measure-ments. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “55

243Car careLoading Your VehicleThis is an example of what your vehicle´s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might look like. It is located o

244 Car careMaximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:

245Car careSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit1 Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds”

246 Car careTire date codeTires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively harder, and the roadholding

247Car careYour Saab is equipped with a trip computer and you can use its “Speed warning” func-tion, to monitor driving speed since you must not excee

23SafetyGeneral information on child safetyThe same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults.Children travel most safe

248 Car careChanging a tireWARNINGLifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equi

249Car careWhen the car has to be lifted, the jack must be positioned at one of the four jacking points (front or rear) under the sill members.If a fl

250 Car care7 Retouching the wheel bolts after twenty or so miles.Tightening torque: Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm).Steel wheels: 80 ft.lb. (1

251Car careSafety beltsCheck the function of the safety belts regu-larly as follows:• Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply. The safety belt sho

252 Car carevery warm, dry climates the leather may need more regular reconditioning. Use con-ventional leather care products. Follow the instructions

253Car careIn the U.S., Saab offers a full complement of car care products. See your dealer or visit us at www.saabcatalog.com.Convertible:• Wash the

254 Car carethen be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush. After the primer has dried, apply several thin layers of topcoat until the

255Car careUse a hose to clean the underside of the car thoroughly. After it has dried, use a brush or spray to apply a viscous anti-corrosion agent t

256 Car care2 Clean the underside of the car during the winter. Use high pressure water to clean the car’s underside (floor panels, wheel wells) at le

257Car careAir conditioning (A/C)TroubleshootingIf a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are a number of checks you can perform your-self. If the fa

24 SafetyLower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport SedanLower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible

258 Car careNote:The A/C system cannot be switched on when the outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C). Turn on the A/C system when the car is standin

259Car care1 Open the hood and locate the vertical aiming devices there are two vertical aiming devices which shall be turned simultaneously and the s

260 Car care6 Turn the two vertical aiming screws simultaneously in the same direction indicated on the headlight until the hori-zontal cut-off of the

261Customer Assistance and InformationMaintenance schedule __ 262 Owner assistance ______ 264 Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _______________ 265 Re

262 Customer Assistance and InformationMaintenance scheduleThe Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab t

263Customer Assistance and InformationEngine oil and filter changesChanging the engine oil and filter is required at every service point. Use only a S

264 Customer Assistance and InformationOwner assistanceWarranties and service problem assistanceFor complete information about all applica-ble warrant

265Customer Assistance and InformationReporting Safety Defects (USA)If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could c

266 Customer Assistance and InformationVehicle Data Collection and Event Data RecordersYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehi-cles, has a number o

267Technical dataGeneral data __________ 268 Engine _______________ 270 Engine oil_____________ 270 Fuel__________________ 271 Engines ______________

25SafetyLATCH child seat installationBefore starting the installation, please read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instructi

268 Technical dataGeneral dataOverall length, including bumpers: ___ 182.5'' (4635 mm)Overall width, including door mirrors __ 80.2'&ap

269Technical dataMaximum axle load:Sport Sedan, front _________________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg)Sport Sedan, rear __________________ 2230 lbs. (1010 kg)Con

270 Technical dataEngine Engine oilType: Four cylinders, double overhead camshafts, 16 valves, two balancer shaftsCylinder bore____________________ 3.

271Technical dataFuelEnginesRecommended oil viscosities.Viscosity is a measurement of the oils thickness. The thickness influences, among other things

272 Technical dataElectrical systemDrive belt Manual transmissionVoltage ________________________ 12 VBattery capacity _________________ 60 AhStarter

273Technical dataAutomatic transmission SuspensionSteeringType __________________________ Electronically con-trolled, 5-speed, fully-automatic with hy

274 Technical dataBrake systemHydraulic unit for soft top, ConvertibleFoot brake (ABS)_________________ Hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo unit.

275Technical dataWheels and tires All season tires6.5 x 15" _________________________ 205/65 R15 94 H6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215

276 Technical dataRecommended tire/engine combinationsRF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire.2.0t 2.0 TurboAll season tires205/65 R15 94 H x –215/55

277Technical dataRecommended lowest tire pressure, cold tiresTire size Load/speedmph (km/h) *FrontkPa/psiRearkPa/psiAll season tires205/65 R15 94 H 1–

26 SafetyChild tether anchorages for forward facing child seatsSport SedanConvertible, see page 27Child restraints with a tether strap must be attache

278 Technical dataPlates and labelsWhen contacting your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s vehicle identification, engine an

279Technical data1 Region ________ Y = Northern Europe2 Country _______ S = Sweden3 Manufacturer ___ 3 = Saab Automobile AB4 Product line ____ F = 9-3

280 Technical dataSeveral of the systems in your Saab can be customized to better suit your individual needs. Contact your Saab dealerCentral locking

281Technical dataWarning and indications that can be shown on the SIDWhich warnings and indications that can be shown depends on engine variant and ca

282 Technical dataParking assistanceContact Saab dealer.Parking assistance sensorinterference.Close doors.Left brake light failureLeft high beam failu

283IndexIndexAA/C __________________________ 106ABS brakes ____________________ 167ACC _________________________ 108Adjustment, steering wheel _____

284 IndexDriving techniques ______________ 179Driving with a heavy load on hilly roads ________________________ 161Driving with a load ______________

285IndexImportant information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 151Indicator lights ___________________ 78Inflation, tires _______

286 IndexPinch protection, sunroof _________ 128Plates and labels, location ________ 278Polishing and waxing ____________ 253Poly-V-belt _________

287IndexTire chains ____________________ 240Tire date code __________________ 246Tire inspection and rotation ________ 235Tire markings ____________

27SafetyChild tether anchorages for forward facing child seatsConvertibleChild restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian a

288 NotesNotes

FuelIMPORTANT: Do not overfill.The level must not come up into the fuel filler pipe because the fuel must have room to expand.1 Engine oilFor informat

Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, SwedenNOTICEChange of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently if the car is being used under certai

1Owner’s ManualSaab 9-3 M2005© Saab Automobile AB 2004Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, SwedenPrinted in SwedenSafety 11Security 419

28 SafetyInstallation of child restraint using the standard safety beltChild restraints that are approved for rear-ward facing installation in the rea

29SafetyAirbagAirbag system components• Airbag in steering wheel• Airbag in instrument panel in front of passenger seat• Side airbags in front seat ba

30 SafetyThe driver and passenger front airbags are triggered by violent front-end crashes. They are not activated by minor front-end impacts, if the

31SafetyAirbag system1 Steering wheel with integral airbag2 Passenger airbag3 Side airbag4 Inflatable curtain (Sport Sedan only)5 Sensors in front bum

32 SafetyWARNING• Even if the car is equipped with AIRBAGS, safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants.• Note that because an airbag infl

33SafetyFront passenger seatThe system is the same as that used on the driver’s side.The airbag systems are interconnected and have a common warning l

34 SafetyHead protectionThe pillar trim and headlining (not Converti-ble soft top) are designed to absorb energy, softening possible blows to the head

35SafetyInflatable curtains, Sport SedanWARNING• Do not sit with your head resting against the side window. The inflat-able curtain is designed to inf

36 SafetyThe inflatable curtains, which protect the head, are concealed along the lengths of the headlining (all the way from front to rear roof pilla

37SafetyAirbag warning lamp What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may

2IntroductionThis manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 will be available with the fol-lowing engine va

38 Safety• Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system. Improper service can mean that your airbag system will not work properly. See yo

39SafetyFrequently asked questions on function of the airbagDo you still need to wear a safety belt if air-bags are fitted?Yes, always! The airbag sys

40 SafetyHow loud is the inflation? The noise of the inflation is certainly loud, but it is of an very short duration and will not damage your hearing

41SecurityDoors ________________ 42 Central locking ________ 42 Car alarm _____________ 50 Security

42 SecurityDoorsOpen the door by lifting the door handle.The following message appears on the Saab Information Display (SID) if a door is not closed (

43SecurityRemote control functions*) parking lights, side direction indicators, taillights and license plate lighting.NOTICEThe remote control contain

44 SecurityLocking/unlocking the carRemote locking and unlocking also control the car alarm.Remote lockingPress the button once: all doors and the t

45SecurityLocking a car with dead batteryThe steering wheel lock requires sufficient battery voltage to lock and unlock. If the bat-tery voltage drops

46 SecuritySwitches on front doorsThe central locking can also be operated from inside the car using the button by each front door handle.• Locking th

47SecurityTrunk Release HandleThere is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following

3Instrument panelChanging bulbs__________ 213Front fog lights___________ 98Headlight levelling ________ 96High/low beam __________ 97Parking lights___

48 SecurityChanging the key batteryWhen the voltage of the remote control bat-tery drops below a certain level, the Saab Information Display (SID) wil

49Security3 Change the battery. Fit the new battery so that it is positioned in the same way as the old battery, with the positive (+) side facing dow

50 SecurityIf, when inserted into the ignition switch, there is a problem checking the electronic code of the remote control, the following message wi

51SecurityTo avoid any inconvenience, make sure that anyone using the car is familiar with how the car alarm and the locking system work.If the alarm

52 SecuritySwitching off the alarm if trippedIf the alarm has been triggered (direction indicators flashing and horn sounding) it can be turned off by

53SecurityOverview of functionsLocking/arming Direction indicators flash once.Unlocking/disarmingDirection indicators flash twice.Unlocking/disarming

54 SecurityQuick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messagesActivity LED signalArming (delay period) Illuminates for 11 s.Alarm armed Flash

559-3 ConvertibleAdvice on soft top operation___________ 56 Operating the soft top__ 57 Raising the soft top manually ___________ 62 SID warnings and

56 9-3 ConvertibleAdvice on soft top operation• Once you have raised the soft top and before driving off, always check that the soft top is properly e

579-3 ConvertibleOperating the soft topRead the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page 56 before operating the soft top.The soft top

4ExteriorAnti-corrosion treatment ___ 254Body __________________ 253Service program _________ 262Sunroof ________________ 126Touching up paintwork ___

58 9-3 ConvertibleOpeningThe following conditions must be fulfilled for the soft top to be folded:• Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h).• B

599-3 Convertible3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed.1 Rear window raised. Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered.2 The soft to

60 9-3 ConvertibleRaisingThe following conditions must be fulfilled for raising the soft top:• Vehicle speed must not exceed20 mph (30 km/h).• Battery

619-3 Convertible1 The soft top cover is opened. 2 The soft top is raised. 3 The soft top cover is closed.4 The rear window is lowered.a 7.2 ft (2.2 m

62 9-3 ConvertibleRaising the soft top manuallyIf the soft top has been folded mechanically there will be a delay of 20 seconds before it is possible

639-3 Convertible4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it will obstruct the soft top cover.5 Open the soft top cover, upward and backward.6 Tip for

64 9-3 Convertible8 Sit in one of the front seats and lock the soft top to the windshield rail. Use the lug wrench and the Allen key. Turn roughly 1/4

659-3 ConvertibleCause Suitable actionSoft top front not locked.Try again.Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield.• Move the c

66 9-3 ConvertibleBattery low. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation.Soft top obstructed.Clear obstacles andtry again.

679-3 Convertible"Easy entry"To facilitate getting in and out of the rear seat, the front seats can be slid forward.Manually adjusted passen

5InteriorAirbag _________________ 29Steering wheel adjustment _ 122Steering _______________ 273Interior rearview mirror _________ 135Vanity mirror ___

68 9-3 ConvertibleHead restraintsThe front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck

699-3 ConvertibleSafety belts, rear seat, ConvertibleThe two rear seats have three-point safety belts with inertia reels.Fasten the belt by pulling th

70 9-3 ConvertibleRollover Pop-up BarsThe Rollover Pop Up Bars, which are located behind each rear seat head restraint, along with the windshield fram

719-3 ConvertibleElectric windowsTo openSoft top raised – The windows open individ-ually.Soft top folded – The button for the front window opens both

72 9-3 ConvertibleCalibrating front electric windows with pinch protection(option)The window lifts should be calibrated if auto-matic closing does not

739-3 ConvertibleGlove boxThe glove box lighting comes on when the compartment is opened and goes out when it is closed.For changing bulbs, refer to p

74 9-3 ConvertibleManually opening the fuel filler doorConvertibleIf the fuel filler door, which is controlled by the central locking system, does not

759-3 ConvertibleSpoiler on trunklidWind deflectorA wind deflector is available as an acces-sory. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the wi

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77Instruments and controlsWarning and indicator lights _______________ 78 Instruments ___________ 82 Information display, main instrument panel_ 85 Sa

6Engine bayColor code______________ 278Engine number __________ 278Gearbox number _________ 278Warning labels __________ 7Vehicle identification numbe

78 Instruments and controlsWarning and indicator lightsThe following warning and indicator lights are found on the main instrument panel.This warning

79Instruments and controlsThis light will come on if the engine oil pres-sure is too low. If the warning light flashes or comes on while you are drivi

80 Instruments and controlsThis light shows when the high beam is on (see page 97).This light indicates when the front fog lights are on (see page 98)

81Instruments and controlsThis light reminds the driver to buckle up.This light comes on when the parking brake is applied (see page 173).The parking

82 Instruments and controlsThis light indicates that the headlights or parking lights are on.This light comes on when the system is engaged.Autochecki

83Instruments and controlsOdometer and trip meterThe odometer records the distance trav-elled in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Cana-dian vehicles the

84 Instruments and controlsTemperature gaugeThe temperature gauge shows the temper-ature of the coolant. The needle should be in the middle of the sca

85Instruments and controlsIf the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is l

86 Instruments and controlsCars with automatic transmission:• The odometer and trip meter readings are shown on the left-hand side of the display.• Va

87Instruments and controlsThe following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):orIf so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer.See a

7Coolant:Never open when engine hot!Radiator fan:Radiator fan may start at any time.Battery:• No sparks, flames or smoking• Shield eyes, explosive gas

88 Instruments and controlsThe number of systems that are displayed on the SID depends on the car’s equipment level. The list shown below includes the

89Instruments and controlsWhen the engine is started, the function that was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed, with the following

90 Instruments and controlsSpeed warningThis value is preset to 55 mph (90 km/h). The value can be set to between 0 and 150 mph (0 and 250 km/h).1 Sel

91Instruments and controlsCalculating the requisite average speed(What average speed do I need to maintain to get to my destination in time?)This func

92 Instruments and controlsUnder Profiler you can choose whether the entire speedometer scale (0–160 mph) or only part of the scale (0–90 mph) should

93Instruments and controlsExplanation of setting the clock.AlarmSettings can be made from Profiler.1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler.2 Se

94 Instruments and controlsSystem SettingsUnder this heading you can make system settings, such as change the display lan-guage, units and service inf

95Instruments and controlsExplanation of the various selections under System Settings.LanguageSelect the desired language. The num-ber of languages ca

96 Instruments and controlsSwitchesThe parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni-tion switch is in the ON position

97Instruments and controlsHigh/low beamTo switch between high and low beam, pull the control stalk all the way towards the steering wheel. (Headlight