Saab M2004 Manuel d'utilisateur

1Owner’s ManualSaab 9-3 M2004© Saab Automobile AB 2003Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, SwedenPrinted in SwedenSafety 10Security 3

10 SafetySafety belts ___________ 11Seats ________________ 16Head restraints ________ 20Child safety ___________ 21Airbag________________ 28Safet

100 Instruments and controlsDefrosterPanelFloorDefroster, panel and floorWinter – defrosterWinter – comfort settingSummer – overcastSummer – sunnySett

101Instruments and controlsAir ventsThe air vents swivel universally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents

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

103Instruments and controlsAutomatic climate- control system (ACC)Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet at the bottom edge of the winds

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

105Instruments and controlsThe system uses four sensors:• Outside air temperature sensor• Cabin air temperature sensor• Sun sensor• Blended air temper

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

107Instruments and controlsTo turn the system OFF, press and hold (or press repeatedly) the button to reduce the fan speed until the fan is switched o

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

109Instruments and controlsShown below are several examples of air distribution.WindshieldPanelFloor, front and rearWindshield – floor (front and rear

11SafetySafety beltsThree-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats.The results of studies show that it is equally important to wear

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

111Instruments and controlsThe seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated.Heating is thermostatically controlled.Heating is controlled

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

113Instruments and controlsExplanation of how the ACC system can be customized under Profiler.Climate SystemRear DefrosterAutoManualHeated SeatsAutoMa

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

115Interior equipmentSteering wheel adjustment _________ 116 Electric windows______ 117 Sunroof (optional)_____ 120 Interior lighting _______ 123

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

117Interior equipmentElectric windowsThe electric windows are operated by means of switches in the door armrests.For the electric windows to work, the

118 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.

119Interior equipmentIf dirt, ice or similar create so much resis-tance that the pinch protection cuts in, the pinch protection can be temporarily dis

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

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

121Interior equipmentTo closeManually controlled closingSlide the control forward to its first position. The sunroof will halt when you release the co

122 Interior equipmentPinch protectionThe sunroof is equipped with pinch protec-tion. This is activated if something gets trapped when the sunroof is

123Interior equipmentInterior lightingThe interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, floor lighting, and cour-tesy lights in the

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

125Interior equipmentCup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart-ment between front seats (certain variants only)Cup holder in rear seat

126 Interior equipmentPower OutletYou can use the electrical socket in the stor-age compartment (certain variants only) under the armrest between the

127Interior equipmentSliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air (cars with ACC only).This allows the storage of chocolate and chilled drinks

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

129Interior equipmentInterior rearview mirrorThe interior rearview mirror is of the antidaz-zle type and can be deflected with the lever on its unders

13SafetyFront safety beltsFasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert-ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened.Position the

130 Interior equipmentInterior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass (certain variants only)Retain your original garage

131Interior equipmentThe transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror.4 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen and

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

133Interior equipmentCompassThe compass is built into the rearview mir-ror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirro

134 Interior equipmentTrunkFolding down the rear seat, Sport SedanConvertible: The rear seat can not be folded.WARNING• Never drive the car if the bac

135Interior 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

136 Interior equipmentLoad-through hatch, Sport SedanConvertible: There are no load-through hatch.A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear sea

137Interior equipmentTrunk Release HandleThere is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow

138 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

139Starting and drivingIgnition switch ________ 140 Steering wheel lock____ 142 Starting the engine ____ 142 Important considerations for driving _

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

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

141Starting and drivingTo allow the various systems in the car time to register that the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, do

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

143Starting and drivingStarting the engineAvoid racing the engine or loading it heavily before it has warmed up. Do not drive away before the warning

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

145Starting and drivingIf the diagnosis function detects a fault in the engine management system, the light "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)&

146 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

147Starting and drivingRefuelingOnly use fuel from a well-known oil company.All Saab gasoline engines can be driven on gasoline with an octane rating

148 Starting and drivingFiller capOpen the cap by turning it to the left. When you feel the spring release in the cap, pull the cap straight out.To se

149Starting and drivingRecommended fuel:For optimum performance we recommend 90 AON for 175 hp engines and 93 AON for 210 hp engines.Octane rating is

15SafetySafety belts, rear seatSafety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 67The three rear seats all have three-point safety belts with inertia re

150 Starting and drivingFuel (Gasoline Engine)Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. Use of gasoline with an octane rating lower

151Starting and drivingIf your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is d

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

153Starting and drivingAutomatic transmissionThe automatic transmission has an elec-tronic control module. The control module receives information inc

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

155Starting and drivingLock-upThe transmission’s torque converter has a lock-up function. This can lock the torque converter in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears

156 Starting and drivingLimp-homeIf the transmission malfunctions, the control module will activate limp-home mode. In this mode, only 2nd and 5th gea

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

158Starting and drivingCertain variants also have steering wheel controls for manual gear selection. On these models, it is possible to change gear ma

159Starting and drivingCruise control(Cruise control system)For safety reasons (brake system func-tion), the brakes must be applied once when the engi

16 SafetySeatsManually adjusted front seatsThe following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position:• HeightSport Sedan -

160 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

161Starting and drivingABS brakesThe Antilock Braking System (ABS) modu-lates the brake pressure to each wheel. The pressure is automatically reduced

162 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

163Starting and drivingTraction Control System (TCS)Anti-spin systemHow the system worksThe Traction Control System (TCS) is designed to prevent wheel

164 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

165Starting and drivingElectronic Stability Program (ESP)Anti-skid systemThe Electronic Stability Program employs both the antilock braking system (AB

166 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

167Starting and drivingParking brakeThe parking brake lever is situated between the front seats. The brake acts on the rear wheels. When the parking b

168 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

169Starting 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

17SafetyLegroom adjustmentLift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position.Backrest rake angleTo find the most co

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

171Starting 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

172 Starting and drivingThe system can be switched off using Profiler.1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler.2 Select Park Assistance using th

173Starting and drivingEconomical drivingFactors affecting fuel consumptionThe fuel consumption of a car is greatly affected by driving conditions, cl

174 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

175Starting and drivingDriving in cold weatherIn cold weather, special attention should be paid to the following:• Before driving off, make sure that

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

177Starting and drivingDriving in hot climatesAlways check the coolant level before start-ing a journey. When the engine is cold, the coolant must not

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

179Starting and drivingRecommendations for cars with automatic transmissionThe following driving time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling

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

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

181Starting and drivingChecks before drivingMake sure that the car and trailer are in good working order. This is essential since towing a trailer inc

182 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

183Starting and drivingDriving with a loadThe handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loaded.• Place the heaviest load as far forward

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

185Starting 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

186 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

187Starting and drivingDriving with the compact spare tireObserve the following when the compact spare tire is fitted:• The compact spare is light and

188 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

189Starting 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

19SafetyBackrest rake angleAdjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever.Lumbar support, driver’s seatAdjust the firmness of the lumbar su

190 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

191Car careHood________________ 192 Engine ______________ 193 Engine bay ___________ 195 Engine oil ____________ 196 Air filter______________ 198

192 Car careHoodThe handle of the hood lock is located on the left under the instrument panel. Open the hood in the following way:1 Pull the release h

193Car careEngineThe engine is a transverse four-cylinder in-line engine with twin overhead camshafts and 16 valves.The engine is equipped with two ba

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

195Car care1 Oil filler cap2 Coolant reservoir3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir4Battery5 Fuse box6 Washer-fluid reservoir7 Power-steering fluid reser

196 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

197Car careChanging engine oilEngine oil and oil filter should be changed according to the service program.For oil volumes and grades, refer to “Tech-

198 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

199Car 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

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

20 SafetyWhen 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 ig

200 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

201Car careThe foot brake and parking brake are self-adjusting.It is not possible to detect, through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel, whe

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

203Car careAlways connect the positive (red) cable to the battery’s positive (+) terminal, and the negative (black) cable to the negative (-) terminal

204 Car careBattery disconnect switchA crash could cause a short circuit in the alternator or starter motor. A disconnect switch by the battery’s posi

205Car 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 slipp

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

207Car careWhen the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers are deactivated. This is in order to prioritize the windsh

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

209Car careBi-Xenon headlight, main and dipped beam (certain variants only)Bi-xenon headlights produce roughly two times as much light as halogen bulb

21SafetyChild safetyWARNING• Children must always be suitably restrained in the car.• DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur• Children 12 and under or shor

210 Car 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

211Car careHigh beam, halogenLeft-hand side1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover.2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of

212 Car careParking lightsThe parking light bulb is located in the same reflector as the main beam bulb.1 Lift aside the hose running along the side o

213Car careSide-mounted turn signal bulbs1 Slide the lamp fitting forward so that its rear end can be pulled out.2 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwi

214 Car careSide marker lights1 Slide the lens rearward so that its front part can be pulled out.2 Fit the new bulb.3 When refitting, make sure that t

215Car careStop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, Sport Sedan1 Lower the cover in the trim behind the lights.2 Lift the plastic lug on the lam

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

217Car 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 the

218 Car 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.

219Car 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 R

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

220 Car 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

221Car careBulb tableNo. Designation Watt-age1 H7 55 Headlight2 H3 55 Front fog lights3 P21W 21 Taillights; rear fog light; brake lights; reversing li

222 Car 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 sma

223Car 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 an

224Car careFuse panel in end of fasciaNo. Amp. Function1 15 Steering wheel lock2 5 Steering column unit; ignition switch3 10 Hands-free; CD-player/CD-

225 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

226Car care26 30 Right-hand stop light; rear left turn signal; left taillight; rear fog light; left reversing light; license plate light-ing; trunk li

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

228Car careFuse panel in front of batteryRelaysR 1 Washer fluid pump, windshieldR2 -R3 -R4 -R 5 Extra lightsR6 HornR7 -R8 Starter motorR 9 Windshield

229Car careAutomatic tire pressure monitoring(option, certain variants only)The pressure monitoring system consists of a sensor in each wheel, a detec

23SafetyLower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport SedanLower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible

230 Car careIf the tire pressure continues to drop, the SID will issue a warning alarm when the pressure is 0.6 bar (9 psi) below the recom-mended val

231Car careTiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have qestions about your tire war-rant

232 Car 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

233Car 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 your

234 Car 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

235Car careUniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applica-ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul-der and maximum section

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

237Car careTire ChainsNotice: If your vehicle does not have P225/45R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only S

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

239Car 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”

24 SafetyLATCH child seat installationBefore starting the installation, please read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruct

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

241Car careMaximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximumpermissible inflation pressure for that tire.Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: T

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

243Car careTire date codeTires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively harder, and the roadholding

244 Car 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 exce

245Car careChanging a tireWARNING• The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a tire or fitting snow chains. It must not be used to support t

246 Car 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 f

247Car care7 Retighten the wheel bolts after twenty or so miles.Tightening torque: Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm).Steel wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110

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

249Car careUpholstery and trimTo remove fluff and hairs from the seats, door armrests and headlining, use a vacuum cleaner, a moist lint-free cloth, o

25SafetyChild tether anchorages for forward facing child seatsSport SedanConvertible, see page 26Child restraints with a tether strap must be attache

250 Car careWashingThe bodywork must be washed frequently. When the car is new, the body should be washed by hand using plain cold water and a clean,

251Car careConvertible:• Wash the soft top with a mild soap solu-tion and lukewarm water. For spot clean-ing the top, a finger nail brush can also be

252 Car careIf corrosion has already set in, such as the result of stone-chip damage, use a pointed knife to scrape off all surface rust. If possi-ble

253Car careAnti-corrosion treatmentThe entire car undergoes a series of anti-corrosion processes during production. These include electrophoretic prim

254 Car carePreventive maintenanceThe following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting. Refer also to the terms and conditions of th

255Car careRecovery and/or recycling of automotive materialsA typical car consists of metals (65–75 %), plastics (10–15 %), rubber (5 %) and small qua

256 Car careInadequate coolinga Check that the controls for temperature and air distribution are correctly set; see “Manual climate-control system” on

257Car careHeadlight aimingThe vehicle has a visual optical headlight aiming system equipped with vertical aiming device. The aim has been preset at t

258 Car careIf you find that the headlight needs adjust-ment follow these steps:1 Open the hood and locate the vertical aiming devices there are two v

259Car care5 Cars with Bi-Xenon lights:Bi-Xenon lights with automatic headlight levelling system must first do a refer-ence run before aiming: Start t

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

260 Car care(This page has been left blank)

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 RecorderYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehi-cles, has a number of

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

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

27SafetyInstallation of child restraint using the standard safety beltChild restraints that are approved for rear-ward facing installation in the rear

270 Technical dataEngine Engine oilType: Four cylinders, double overhead camshafts, 16 valves, two balancer shafts, dual-mass flywheelCylinder bore___

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 ____________________ 70 AhSt

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

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

275Technical dataWheels and tires Summer tires6.5 x 15" _________________________ 205/65 R15 94 H6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55

276 Technical dataRecommended tire/engine combinations*) Not recommended in combination with sport chassis.RF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire.2.0

277Technical dataRecommended lowest tire pressure, cold tiresTire size Load/speedmph (km/h) *)FrontkPa/psiRearkPa/psiSummer tires205/65 R15 94 H 1–3 p

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

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

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

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 SIDSymbol TextAntilock brake malfunction.Contact Saab dealer.Brake malfunction.Make

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

283IndexIndexAA/C __________________________ 101ABS brakes ____________________ 161ACC _________________________ 103Adjustment, steering wheel _____

284 IndexDriving in cold climates ___________ 175Driving in deep water ____________ 183Driving in hot climates ____________ 177Driving techniques __

285IndexImportant considerations for driving _ 144Important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 145Indicator lights ___

286 IndexPinch protection, sunroof _________ 122Plates and labels, location ________ 278Polishing and waxing ____________ 251Poly-V-belt _________

287IndexTire date code __________________ 243Tire inspection and rotation _______ 232Tire markings __________________ 239Tire pressure monitoring, a

288 IndexNotes

29SafetyThe driver and passenger front airbags are triggered by violent front-end crashes. They are not activated by minor front-end impacts, if the c

3Instrument panelChanging bulbs __________ 208Front fog lights___________ 93Headlight levelling________ 91High/low beam __________ 92Parking light

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

31SafetyWARNING• Even if the car is equipped with AIRBAGS, safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants.• Note that because an airbag infla

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

33SafetyHead protectionThe pillar trim and headlining (not Converti-ble soft top) are designed to absorb energy, softening possible blows to the head.

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

35SafetyThe inflatable curtains, which protect the head, are concealed along the lengths of the headlining (all the way from front to rear roof pillar

36 SafetyAirbag warning lamp Servicing the airbag systemThe airbag system must be inspected as part of the normal service program but oth-erwise may b

37SafetyFrequently 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

38 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

39SecurityDoors ________________ 40 Central locking ________ 40 Car alarm _____________ 48 Security

4ExteriorAnti-corrosion treatment ___ 253Body __________________ 251Service program _________ 262Sunroof ________________ 120Touching up paintwork

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

41SecurityRemote control functions*) parking lights, side direction indicators, taillights and license plate lighting.NOTICEThe remote control contain

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

43SecurityLocking a car with dead batteryThe steering wheel lock requires sufficient battery voltage to lock and unlock. If the bat-tery voltage drops

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

45SecurityTrunk Release HandleThere is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following

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

47Security3 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

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

49SecurityTo 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

5InteriorAirbag _________________ 28Steering wheel adjustment _ 116Steering _______________ 273Interior rearview mirror _________ 129Vanity mirror

50 SecurityPanic functionThe car alarm includes a panic function. This function allows the alarm to be started manually, for example, to attract atten

51SecurityOverview of functionsLocking/arming Direction indicators flash once.Unlocking/disarmingDirection indicators flash twice.Unlocking/disarming

52 SecurityQuick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messagesActivity LED signalArming (delay period) Shines for 11 s.Alarm armed Flashes on

539-3 ConvertibleAdvice on soft top operation___________ 54 Operating the soft top__ 55 Raising the soft top manually ___________ 60 SID warnings and

54 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

559-3 ConvertibleOperating the soft topRead the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page 54 before operating the soft top.The soft top

56 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

579-3 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

58 9-3 ConvertibleRaisingThe following conditions must be fulfilled for raising the soft top:• Vehicle speed must not exceed20 mph (30 km/h).• Battery

599-3 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

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

60 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

619-3 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

62 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

639-3 ConvertibleCause Suitable actionSoft top front not locked.Try again.Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield.• Move the c

64 9-3 ConvertibleBattery low. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation.Release and lowerroll over bars.Contact Saab deal

659-3 Convertible"Easy entry"To facilitate getting in and out of the rear seat, the front seats can be slid forward.Manually adjusted passen

66 9-3 ConvertibleHead restraintsThe front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of neck injury if the ca

679-3 ConvertibleSafety belts, rear seat, ConvertibleThe two rear seats have three-point safety belts with inertia reels.Fasten the belt by pulling th

68 9-3 ConvertibleRoll-over protectionThe roll-over protection is part of the car’s crash safety system and consists of a roll bar behind each rear se

699-3 ConvertibleElectric windowsTo openSoft top raised – The windows open individ-ually.Soft top folded – The button for the front window opens both

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

70 9-3 ConvertibleInterior lightingThe interior lighting consists of a front roof light, two front reading lights, footwell light-ing and courtesy lig

719-3 ConvertibleUnlocking the trunk lid manuallyIf the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locking system, it can be unlocked manually.1 Take th

72 9-3 ConvertiblePlacing two golf bags in the trunkThere is sufficient space in the trunk of the Convertible for two golf bags. Proceed as follows.1

73Instruments and controlsWarning and indicator lights _______________ 74 Instruments ___________ 78 Information display, main instrument panel_ 81

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

75Instruments 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

76 Instruments and controlsThis light shows when the high beam is on (see page 92).This light indicates when the front fog lights are on (see page 93)

77Instruments and controlsThis light reminds the driver to buckle up.This light comes on when the parking brake is applied (see page 167).The parking

78 Instruments and controlsThis light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel left in the tank.This light indicates that

79Instruments and controlsOdometer and trip meterThe odometer records the distance trav-elled in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Cana-dian vehicles the

8Changing wheels:Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 1980 lbs. (900 kg).Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight

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

81Instruments and controlsIf the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is l

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

83Instruments and controlsThe following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):orIf so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer.See a

84 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

85Instruments and controlsWhen the engine is started, the function that was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed, with the following

86 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

87Instruments and controlsCalculating the requisite average speed(What average speed do I need to maintain to get to my destination in time?)This func

88 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

89Instruments and controlsAlarmSettings can be made from Profiler.1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler.2 Select Clock / Alarm using the INFO

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

90 Instruments and controlsExplanation of the various selections under System Settings.System SettingsLanguage(The number of languages can vary betwee

91Instruments and controlsSwitchesThe parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni-tion switch is in the ON position.

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

93Instruments and controlsFront fog lights (certain variants only)The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility.These are automatically turne

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

95Instruments and controlsWipers and washersWindshield wipersPosition 1 is a spring-loaded position that will produce a single sweep of the wipers.In

96 Instruments and controlsRain sensor (option)The rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers. The sensor is located on the windshield b

97Instruments and controlsAdjusting sensitivityThe sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted under Profiler. If you increase the sensitivity, the

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

99Instruments and controlsAir distributionThe air distribution control is used to direct the flow of air to the defroster, panel and floor vents.The c