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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 There is an In-car safety & Quick Reference Guide found in your car which contains some quick reference concerning safety issues. Make sure you keep this Reference Guide readily available for all occupants to review. Replacement and/or additional Reference Guides may be ordered from your Saab dealer.
  • Page 3 © Saab Automobile AB 2004 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2005 Instruments and controls Interior equipment 121 Starting and driving 145 Customer Assistance and Information 261 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Car care 197...
  • Page 4 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 will be available with the fol- lowing engine variants: • 2.0t 175 hp • 2.0 Turbo 210 hp Although this manual describes the most...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warning and indicator lights _____ Ashtray _____________________ Cigarette lighter _______________ Clock _______________________ Profiler ______________________ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ Replacing wiper blades ___ 211 Washers and wipers______ 100 Washer fluid ____________ 211 Automatic climate control __ 108 Car care and maintenance _ 257...
  • Page 6 Exterior Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 254 Body __________________ 253 Service program _________ 262 Sunroof ________________ 126 Touching up paintwork ____ 253 Washing _______________ 252 Waxing and polishing _____ 253 Brake lights _____________ 220 Changing bulbs __________ 213 Light switches ___________ Taillights _______________ 220 Folding down the rear seat _ 140 Lighting ________________ 220 Load-through hatch_______ 142...
  • Page 7 Interior Airbag _________________ Steering wheel adjustment _ 122 Steering _______________ 273 Fuses _________________ 227 Electric windows _________ 123 Child seats ________________ Folding down the rear seat ____ Rear seat__________________ Safety belts ________________ Seat adjustment ____________ Seat heating _______________ 107, Upholstery care_____________ Interior rearview mirror _________ Vanity mirror _________________ Door mirrors__________________...
  • Page 8 Engine bay Color code______________ 278 Engine number __________ 278 Gearbox number _________ 278 Warning labels __________ Vehicle identification number 278 Alternator ______________ 210 Drive belt_______________ 210 Exhaust emission control __ 151 Ignition system __________ 272 Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ 257 Spark plugs _____________ 272 Turbo gauge ____________ Engine oil: checking level __ 202...

  • Page 9: Warning Labels

    MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY-P/N 53 52 000 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) BATTERIE SANS ENTRETIEN-P/N 53 52 000 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) Saab Automobile AB 53 53 057 Manufactured by Tudor Spain (Exide Technologies) 12102-EP Saab Automobile AB 53 53 085 Fabriquée par Tudor Espagne (Exide Technologies) Battery: •...
  • Page 10 • NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag • ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights.
  • Page 11 Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or Buckle up smoking Refer to the Owner’s Airbag Manual Never place a rear-facing Shield eyes child seat in this seat Keep out of Electric reach of windows children Battery acid...
  • Page 12 (This page has been left blank.)
  • Page 13 Safety Safety Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________...

  • Page 14: Safety Belts

    In addition an audible signal sounds for 4– 8 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. The front seat passenger is reminded to buckle up by the Saab Information Display (SID). Use your seatbelt. Driver seat safety belt reminder...
  • Page 15 • Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10.
  • Page 16 Safety To fasten the belt Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Position the lap part low across the hips. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part.
  • Page 17 If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. Visit an autho- rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs.
  • Page 18 Safety Safety belts, rear seat Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 69 WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 140). • If cargo has to be placed on a seat, it must be properly secured with the safety belt.

  • Page 19: Seat Adjustment

    Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver’s seat except when the car is stationary. Manually adjusted front seats (if equipped) The following front seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: • Height Sport Sedan - driver’s seat Convertible - both seats •...
  • Page 20 Safety Adjusting the legroom Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position. WARNING Check that the seat is locked in the new position. If not, it may move while the car is being driven and it could result in injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
  • Page 21 Electrically adjustable front seats (option) WARNING • The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Bear this in mind when adjust- ing the seat, and make sure that noth- ing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that nothing can be trapped behind the seat when adjusting it.
  • Page 22 Safety Adjusting the rake angle Backrest rake angle WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in particular a rear-end crash. Adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever.
  • Page 23 • Raise the head restraints in the seats that are occupied. The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind.

  • Page 24: Child Seats

    Safety Child safety WARNING • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children •...
  • Page 25 3 (approx. 15 kg). Use a child seat approved for the weight of the child. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to the age of 10. LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers...
  • Page 26 Safety Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport Sedan Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible...
  • Page 27 LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruction. 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated outboard rear seat cush- ions. 2 Slide the attachment on the child restraint in between the seat cushion and backrest.
  • Page 28 Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Sport Sedan The car is provided with three top tether anchorages.
  • Page 29 Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The car is provided with two top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind...
  • Page 30 Safety Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt WARNING Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of child restraint systems can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Child restraints that are approved for rear- ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places.

  • Page 31: Airbag

    (Sport Sedan) see page 35. If a fault arises in the airbag system during a journey, the airbag warning lamp on the main instrument panel will come on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.
  • Page 32 Safety Inflated airbag (driver’s side). Inflation and deflation of airbag takes approx. 0.1 s The driver and passenger front airbags are triggered by violent front-end crashes. They are not activated by minor front-end impacts, if the car overturns or by rear- and side-impacts.
  • Page 33 Airbag system 1 Steering wheel with integral airbag 2 Passenger airbag 3 Side airbag 4 Inflatable curtain (Sport Sedan only) 5 Sensors in front bumper 6 Sensor, side-impact protection 7 Sensor, side-impact protection (Sport Sedan only) 8 Electronic control module and central sensor (SDM) Safety Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as...
  • Page 34 Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
  • Page 35 Operation of the steering wheel airbag in a front-end crash Moment of impact. Sensors detect a deceleration and send a signal via the control module to a gas gen- erator that inflates the airbag. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Airbag now fully inflated.
  • Page 36 • Damage or wear to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must be repaired immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The side airbags, which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests.
  • Page 37 Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible Safety Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan WARNING • Do not sit with your head resting against the side window. The inflat- able curtain is designed to inflate between the window and the head.
  • Page 38 Safety The inflatable curtains, which protect the head, are concealed along the lengths of the headlining (all the way from front to rear roof pillars). The inflatable curtains inflate at the same time as the side airbags in the front seats in case of a side-on impact.
  • Page 39 Airbag warning lamp WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. See page 81. • The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
  • Page 40 Safety • Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system. Improper service can mean that your airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for service. Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact airbag cover- ing on the ceiling near the side windows, the bag may not work properly.
  • Page 41 Recline the seat back to increase the dis- tance between you and the airbag. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force – to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat.
  • Page 42 You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Are the dust and fumes given off when the...
  • Page 43 Security Security Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________...

  • Page 44: Central Locking

    Doors Open the door by lifting the door handle. The following message appears on the Saab Information Display (SID) if a door is not closed (text displayed first when vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and the door has still not been closed): Close doors.
  • Page 45 Remote control 1 Locks car 2 Unlocks car and turns on cabin lighting 3 Unlocks and opens trunk lid. 4 Turns on exterior and cabin lighting. Activates panic function NOTICE The remote control contains delicate electronics. • Do not expose it to water. •...
  • Page 46 The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm. If a fault arises in the locking system, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Lock system failure. Contact Saab dealer. Saab Information Display (SID), see page 87.
  • Page 47 Locking a car with dead battery The steering wheel lock requires sufficient battery voltage to lock and unlock. If the bat- tery voltage drops below a certain level while the remote control is in the ignition switch, you will not be able to remove the remote control.

  • Page 48: Child Safety Locks

    Security Central locking switch Switches on front doors The central locking can also be operated from inside the car using the button by each front door handle. • Locking the car with the remote control renders these buttons inoperative. • If you are sitting in the car and press the button on the driver’s door, this will unlock the driver’s door.

  • Page 49: Checking The Number Of Remote

    2 seconds within 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position. 3 The Saab Information Display (SID) will now display the number of remote controls that are programmed for your car, and which of these (1–5) is in the ignition switch.
  • Page 50 Avoid touching electronic components of the remote control with your hands. When the voltage of the remote control bat- tery drops below a certain level, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Remote control battery low. Replace battery.
  • Page 51 (the LED will not flash for 3 s) and it will not be possi- ble to start the car. If the immobilizer system malfunctions, the Saab Information Display (SID) displays: Immobilizer failure. Try starting again. Contact Saab dealer.

  • Page 52: Car Alarm

    SID: Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous.
  • Page 53 If the alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked, the Saab Information Dis- play (SID) will display: Alarm has been triggered since being armed.
  • Page 54 Security Switching off the alarm if tripped If the alarm has been triggered (direction indicators flashing and horn sounding) it can be turned off by pressing one of the buttons on the remote control or, if you are sitting in the car, by turning the ignition to ON (see below).
  • Page 55 Change the battery when the SID displays: Remote control battery low. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 48. Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page 280. Security...
  • Page 56 Security Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages Activity LED signal Arming (delay period) Illuminates for 11 s. Alarm armed Flashes once every 3 s. Disarming Extinguishes. Alarm not armed Off. A door, the hood or the tailgate is...
  • Page 57 Advice on soft top operation ___________ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually ___________ SID warnings and messages __________ "Easy entry"__________ Head restraints _______ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _________ 9-3 Convertible 9-3 Convertible Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _______ Interior lighting ________ Unlocking the trunk lid...

  • Page 58: Advice On Soft Top Operation

    • Note that certain automatic car washes can damage the soft top. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the body. Saab advises against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top to dry completely before folding it.

  • Page 59: Operating The Soft Top

    20 mph (30 km/h). This speed can be programmed (0–20 mph/0–30 km/h) at a Saab dealer. The movement of the car and force of the wind can seriously damage the components of the soft top system.
  • Page 60 9-3 Convertible Opening The following conditions must be fulfilled for the soft top to be folded: • Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). • Battery voltage must exceed 10 V. • Outside temperature must exceed 23°F (–5°C). •...
  • Page 61 9-3 Convertible 1 Rear window raised. Soft top storage in 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed. luggage compartment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm)
  • Page 62 9-3 Convertible Raising The following conditions must be fulfilled for raising the soft top: • Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). • Battery voltage must exceed 10 V. • The trunk lid must be locked. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it idle. Clearance for soft top operation: height, min.
  • Page 63 1 The soft top cover is opened. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm 2 The soft top is raised. 9-3 Convertible 3 The soft top cover is closed. 4 The rear window is lowered.

  • Page 64: Raising The Soft Top Manually

    9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in an emergency (e.g. due to an electrical fault). Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually. This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mecha- nism.
  • Page 65 Soft top cover opened 4 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 forward the front seat backrests. Manual closing started WARNING • Do not touch the hinges and struts of the soft top during raising.
  • Page 66 Look at the soft top cover when locking the rear window. The rear window must make a tight seal against the soft top cover. The soft top system must be checked and rectified without delay at a Saab dealer.

  • Page 67: Sid Warnings And Messages

    Soft top may be damaged if operated at low temperature. Only manual operation possible. Contact Saab dealer. Soft top cover not locked. Try again. Cause Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield. This message appears if the soft top is operated continuously for more than 3 minutes.
  • Page 68 9-3 Convertible Battery low. Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles and try again. Open/close soft top completely to open trunk. Open/close soft top completely before driving Close trunk. Driver seat unlocked. Passenger front seat unlocked. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation.

  • Page 69: Easy Entry

    "Easy entry" WARNING • Always check that the backrest locks properly when returned to normal position. • Check that the fore-and-aft position of the seat is properly locked. The back- rest and the entire belt-in seat must be locked in position; otherwise the occu- pant of the seat is at risk of injury during braking or in the event of a crash, especially if a rear-facing child...

  • Page 70: Head Restraints

    • Raise the head restraints in the seats that are occupied. The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind.

  • Page 71: Safety Belts, Rear Seat, Convertible

    Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible The two rear seats have three-point safety belts with inertia reels. Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Position the lap part low across the hips. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part.

  • Page 72: Rollover Pop-Up Bars

    • The Rollover Pop Up Bars are designed to deploy only once. If they deploy, take your vehicle to your Saab dealer immediately to have the Rollo- ver Pop Up Bars repaired so that they operate properly in the event of a crash or rollover.

  • Page 73: Electric Windows

    Electric windows WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the side windows. May cause serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the activation of the electric windows, for example, due to children playing.

  • Page 74: Interior Lighting

    During calibration, the four windows will be raised and lowered several times. If calibration fails twice in a row, have the car checked and rectified at a Saab dealer. Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of a front roof light, two front reading lights, footwell light- ing and courtesy lighting in the doors.

  • Page 75: Unlocking The Trunk Lid Manually

    3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key. Contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked. 9-3 Convertible Unlocking the trunk lid manually...

  • Page 76: Manually Opening The Fuel Filler Door

    2 Loosen the two screws (do not unscrew them fully). Lift up the screws and press them out of their key hole slots. Contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked. Manually opening the fuel filler door, Con-...
  • Page 77 CargoWing (accessory) NOTICE If play arises in any part of the CargoWing, contact a Saab workshop immediately to have this corrected. If such play is not eliminated, the CargoWing may come loose while driv- ing.
  • Page 78 9-3 Convertible (This page has been left blank)

  • Page 79: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _______________ Instruments ___________ Information display, main instrument panel _ Saab Information Display (SID)________________ Switches _____________ Wipers and washers ____ Manual climate-control system______________ Automatic climate- control system (ACC)__...

  • Page 80: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation.
  • Page 81 (see page 150). The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Engine malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. NOTICE The car should be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising.
  • Page 82 Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable cau- tion, to the nearest Saab dealer to have the brake system checked. The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).
  • Page 83 Airbag warning light This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on...

  • Page 84: Instruments

    Instruments and controls Headlight and parking light indicator This light indicates that the headlights or parking lights are on. Cruise control indicator light This light comes on when the system is engaged. Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should come on when the ignition switch is turned to ON.

  • Page 85: Odometer And Trip Meter

    Cars with manual transmission Cars with automatic transmission Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance trav- elled in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Cana- dian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles).

  • Page 86: Temperature Gauge

    Instruments and controls Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper- ature of the coolant. The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature. If the needle goes into the red zone (which can occur at high outside air temperatures or under heavy engine loads), choose the highest possible gear ratio and the lowest...

  • Page 87: Information Display, Main Instrument Panel

    Saab dealer as soon as possible. When the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), acceleration is limited by reducing the boost pressure.
  • Page 88 • The selected gear position is shown on the right-hand side of the display. Information symbol. Read information on SID This symbol comes on when a message or warning is displayed on the Saab Informa- tion Display (SID). Gear selector indicator (cars with automatic trans- mission) The current gear position is displayed on the right-hand side of the information display.

  • Page 89: Profiler

    Saab Information Display (SID): Traction control failure. Contact Saab dealer. Stability control failure. Contact Saab dealer. If so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer. See also Traction Control System (TCS) on page 169 and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) on page 171.
  • Page 90 Instruments and controls The number of systems that are displayed on the SID depends on the car’s equipment level. The list shown below includes the systems that can be found in your car. Park Assistance, page 178. SPA on SPA off Clock / Alarm, page 92.
  • Page 91 When the engine is started, the function that was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed, with the following exceptions: • Temp is displayed if the outside tempera- ture is between 26 and 38°F (–3 and +3°C). • D.T.E is displayed if less than or equal to 30 miles (50 km).
  • Page 92 Instruments and controls Speed warning This 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 Select Speed W using the INFO dial. 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation.
  • Page 93 Calculating the requisite average speed (What average speed do I need to maintain to get to my destination in time?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. To calculate the requisite average speed, the distance must first be given. First, set the distance under Dist.

  • Page 94: Clock

    Instruments and controls Under Profiler you can choose whether the entire speedometer scale (0–160 mph) or only part of the scale (0–90 mph) should be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL mode. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler. 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial.
  • Page 95 In order to use this function, the car's radio must be tuned to a FM station known to transmit a time signal. Saab has no control over the level of RBDS informa- tion, or the content, being transmitted by radio sta- tions.
  • Page 96 Instruments and controls System Settings Under this heading you can make system settings, such as change the display lan- guage, units and service information. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler. 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial. 3 Press in the INFO dial.
  • Page 97 Explanation of the various selections under System Settings. Language Select the desired language. The num- ber of languages can vary between markets. Unit Select the desired group of units. Speed Scale Illum. Select the proportion of the speedo- meter to be illuminated in NIGHT- PANEL mode.

  • Page 98: Switches

    Check fuse 20 in the engine bay fuse box (see page 232). A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- play (SID): Headlight levelling malfunction.

  • Page 99: High/Low Beam

    Dipswitch 1 Headlight flasher 2 High/low beam High/low beam To switch between high and low beam, pull the control stalk all the way towards the steering wheel. (Headlight switch must be ON.) symbol on the main instrument panel shows when the high beam is on. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, pull the control stalk half-way towards the steering wheel.

  • Page 100: Front Fog Lights

    Instruments and controls Front fog light switch Front fog lights (certain variants only) The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility. These are automatically turned off when the engine is switched off. When the car is next started, the fog lights will have to be switched back on manually by pressing the fog light switch.

  • Page 101: Hazard Warning Lights

    Hazard warning light switch Hazard warning lights The button for the hazard warning lights is located on the climate control panel. When the button is pressed, all the direction indicators and the symbol in the button flash simultaneously. If an indicator bulb breaks, the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled.

  • Page 102: Wipers And Washers

    Instruments and controls Priority of audible information Sound from various functions in the car, such as the direction indicators, parking assistance and seatbelt reminders, come from the same sound source: the car’s sound system. If two or more of these func- tions are active simultaneously, the most important function at that time will be priori- tized.

  • Page 103: Rain Sensor

    The recirculation symbol will how- ever not light up. This function is optional; contact a Saab dealer. This automatic recir- culation is the factory default setting as long as the system is working in full "AUTO"...
  • Page 104 Instruments and controls If the stalk switch is left in the AUTO position when the engine is switched off, when the engine is next started it must first be moved to the 0 or 3 position and then back to AUTO to reactivate the sensor.

  • Page 105: Manual Climate-Control System

    Manual climate-control system Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille at the bottom edge of the wind- shield. It passes through a filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf.
  • Page 106 Instruments and controls Air distribution The air distribution control is used to direct the flow of air to the defroster, panel and floor vents. The control also permits settings in between the three main settings defroster, panel and floor: • defroster and floor •...
  • Page 107 Defroster Panel Floor Defroster, panel and floor Instruments and controls Settings for various weather conditions Winter – defroster Winter – comfort setting Summer – overcast Summer – sunny...
  • Page 108 Instruments and controls Panel vent Air vents The air vents swivel universally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting. The amount of air can be individually con- trolled by the regulator on each vent.

  • Page 109: Seat Heating

    Electrically heated rear window/external mirrors This button is located under the fan speed control. Always switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is free from ice and mist. It will be turned off automatically after 12 minutes. Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the heating element.

  • Page 110: Automatic Climate

    Instruments and controls Automatic climate- control system (ACC) Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet at the bottom edge of the windshield. It passes through an effective filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf.
  • Page 111 Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: 1 Driver’s zone. 2 Passenger zone. The temperature in the rear seat will be a mixture of the two zones. If you choose the single zone setting, the entire cabin is treated as one zone. If you choose the dual zone setting, settings can be made separately for the driver’s zone and passenger zone.
  • Page 112 Instruments and controls The system uses four sensors: • Outside air temperature sensor • Cabin air temperature sensor • Sun sensor • Blended air temperature sensors (located in the heater unit and the outer panel vent duct). The sun sensor is located centrally on the top of the fascia.
  • Page 113 Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recir- culation will be controlled automatically.
  • Page 114 Instruments and controls To turn the system OFF, press and hold (or press repeatedly) the button to reduce the fan speed until the fan is switched off. Then release the button and press it once more. The A/C compressor will now be disengaged. To re- engage the A/C, press one of the following buttons: •...
  • Page 115 Recirculation is controlled manually. Recirculation is not selected when the engine is started (fresh air mode). Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. This sets the fan speed (fan speed shown on display). Refer also to Profiler regarding the possibility to increase/decrease the automatic fan speed.
  • Page 116 Instruments and controls Shown below are several examples of air distribution. Windshield Panel Floor, front and rear Windshield – floor (front and rear)
  • Page 117 Panel – floor (front and rear) Windshield – panel – floor (front and rear) Instruments and controls Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity, or when passengers are perspiring heavily or wearing wet clothes.
  • Page 118 Programming A number of functions can be customized under Profiler (see page 117). Further cus- tomizations can be made at a Saab dealer. Tips (before contacting a Saab workshop) • If you feel that the ACC system is not func- tioning satisfactorily, select "Default...
  • Page 119 ACC- Convertible When the soft top is folded, the ACC system switches to manual temperature control. There are eleven temperature settings: 0– The system adjusts itself as follows: • AUTO goes out. • Heating, air distribution and fan speed are not affected.
  • Page 120 Instruments and controls Climate System Rear Defroster Auto Manual Heated Seats Auto Manual Fan Settings High speed Medium speed Low speed Air Distribution Auto Manual Windshield Panel Floor A/C Mode Auto A/C off Dual/Single Zone Dual zone Single zone Default Settings Are you sure? Yes No Explanation of how the ACC system can be...
  • Page 121 Further customizations to this function can be made at a Saab dealer. • The A/C compressor can be on even when the soft top is folded down. • The A/C compressor can be set to operate as when the soft top was last folded down.
  • Page 122 Instruments and controls (This page has been left blank.)

  • Page 123: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment __________ Electric windows _______ Sunroof ______________ Interior lighting ________ Cup holder ____________ Power Outlet __________ Storage compartments __ Rearview mirrors_______ Trunk ________________...

  • Page 124: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment WARNING Only adjust the steering wheel while the car is stationary so that you are not distracted from the traffic. The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted. There is a release lever under the steering column.

  • Page 125: Electric Windows

    Electric windows WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the side windows. May cause serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car. This will prevent personal injury caused by the activa- tion of the electric windows, for exam- ple, due to children playing.
  • Page 126 Interior equipment To close WARNING Take care when closing a window to ensure that no one gets caught. Raise the front edge of the button one step. The window will stop when it is fully closed or when the button is released. Automatic closing (option, certain vari- ants only): Raise the button all the way and release it.
  • Page 127 Calibration WARNING The pinch protection will not be engaged after a power break until the electric windows have been calibrated. After a loss of battery power, or if the auto- matic closing feature does not work, the electric windows must be calibrated for the pinch protection to work.

  • Page 128: Sunroof

    Interior equipment Sunroof (optional) WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the electric sunroof. Risk of serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car. This will prevent personal injury caused by the activa- tion of the electric sunroof, for exam- ple, due to children playing.
  • Page 129 To close WARNING Exercise great care when closing the sunroof to ensure that nothing gets trapped. Manually controlled closing Slide the control forward to its first position. The sunroof will halt when you release the control. Automatic closing (certain variants only) Slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it.

  • Page 130: Emergency Operation Of The Sunroof

    Interior equipment Pinch protection (if equipped) WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the sunroof when it is closed without pinch protection. The sunroof is equipped with pinch protec- tion. This is activated if something gets trapped when the sunroof is being closed. The sunroof will stop and open slightly.

  • Page 131: Interior Lighting

    1 Interior lighting always off 2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors 3 Interior lighting on continuously Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, floor lighting, and cour- tesy lights in the doors (certain variants only).

  • Page 132: Vanity Mirror

    Interior equipment Sun visor with vanity mirror Sun visor Illuminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised. Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.
  • Page 133 Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart- ment between front seats (certain variants only) Interior equipment Cup holder in rear seat cushion (Sport Sedan)

  • Page 134: Power Outlet

    Interior equipment Power Outlet (if equipped) You can use the electrical socket in the stor- age compartment under the armrest between the front seats to charge a mobile phone, for example. There is a recess on each side of the compartment which will accept a lead so that you can close the lid without damaging the charger lead.
  • Page 135 Sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air (cars with ACC only). This allows the storage of chocolate and chilled drinks, for example. Card holder Storage pocket on front edge of seats Interior equipment Storage compartment between front seats Storage pocket on back of seats...

  • Page 136: Door Mirrors

    Interior equipment Rearview mirrors Door mirrors To adjust The door mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated. The controls for adjusting the mirrors are on the driver’s door: 1 Select a door mirror with the upper button. 2 Adjust the mirror using the touch pad. The mirror glass can also be adjusted man- ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction.

  • Page 137: Interior Rearview Mirror

    Mirror position lever 1 Normal position 2 Antidazzle position Interior rearview mirror The interior rearview mirror is of the auto- dimming type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants have an autodimming rearview mirror. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirror.
  • Page 138 Interior equipment Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass (if equipped WARNING Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of moving door or gate to prevent potential harm or damage. When programming the garage opener, you may be operating a garage door or gate operator.
  • Page 139 The transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror. 4 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen and hand-held transmitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed. Note: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 4 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator / Canadian Pro-...
  • Page 140 Interior equipment Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage opener using a button previously trained, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the desired button. DO NOT release the button. 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds.
  • Page 141 Compass The compass is built into the rearview mir- ror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. The compass displays the car’s direction of travel: N, NE, E, etc. Switch the compass display on and off by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds, see illus- tration on page 138.

  • Page 142: Folding Down The Rear Seat

    Interior equipment Trunk Folding down the rear seat, Sport Sedan Convertible: The rear seat cannot be folded. WARNING • Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash.
  • Page 143 For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests. The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and the rear seat head restraints are fully lowered.

  • Page 144: Load-Through Hatch

    Interior equipment Load-through hatch, Sport Sedan Convertible: There is no load-through hatch. WARNING • Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury result- ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash.

  • Page 145: Tie Down Eyes

    Trunk Release Handle Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside. NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing...

  • Page 146: Lighting

    Interior equipment Trunk lighting On the underside of the parcel shelf is a light that is switched on and off when the trunk is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.

  • Page 147: Starting And Driving

    Braking ______________ Traction Control System (TCS) ______________ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ______ Parking brake_________ Parking ______________ Saab Parking Assistance Starting and driving Starting and driving Economical driving_____ Driving in cold weather__ Driving in hot climates __ Towing a trailer ________...

  • Page 148: Ignition Switch

    Starting and driving Ignition switch The ignition switch is located on the center console between the front seats. In cars with automatic transmission, the remote control can only be removed when the selector lever is in position P. NOTICE Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch.
  • Page 149 LOCK position The parking lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting can be turned Cars with automatic transmission: Move the gear lever to P. The gear lever is locked in position. This is the only position in which the remote control can be removed. Cars with manual transmission: The remote control can be removed regardless of the position of the gear lever.

  • Page 150: Lock Buttons

    SID: Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while the remote control is in the ignition switch, this may prevent the removal of the remote...
  • Page 151 Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or loading it heavily before it has warmed up. Do not drive away before the warning and indicator lights have gone out. The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows: Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed.

  • Page 152: Important Considerations For Driving

    Contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. • Under certain barometric conditions (high outside temperature and/or high altitude) the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen.
  • Page 153 If the diagnosis function detects a fault in the engine management system, the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" in the instrument panel will come on (see page 79). Have the car checked at a Saab dealer as soon as possible. NOTICE "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)"...
  • Page 154 Starting and driving • Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could there- fore start a fire. • Never drive off if the engine is misfiring. • If you bump start the car when the engine is already at normal working temperature, the engine must start to run on all cylin- ders.

  • Page 155: Refueling

    Under certain circumstances, this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) lamp , thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer, see page 79. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: • Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started.
  • Page 156 Starting and driving Refueling WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notify- ing the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. 1 Switch off the engine.

  • Page 157: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an impor- tant part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. For optimum performance Saab recom- mends: • 2.0t 175 hp – AON 90. • 2.0T 210 hp – AON 90. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher.
  • Page 158 Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gaso- lines may be available in your area to con- tribute to clean air. Saab recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier.

  • Page 159: Engine Break-In Period

    The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country out- side the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find.

  • Page 160: Changing Gears

    Starting and driving Manual transmission Clutch interlock To start the car, the clutch pedal must be depressed. When changing gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as this can increase the wear on the gearbox.

  • Page 161: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission WARNING • Depress the brake pedal when shifting the selector lever from P or N. • The car must be at a standstill before P, R or N is selected. You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of P.
  • Page 162 Starting and driving Selector lever detent Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move the gear selector lever out of the P or N posi- tion, the gear selector lever detent (catch) must be pressed in at the same time as the brake pedal is held depressed.
  • Page 163 Lock-up The transmission’s torque converter has a lock-up function. This can lock the torque converter, thus reducing the engine speed and fuel consumption. Kick-down When the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down change is made to optimize acceler- ation, e.g. for overtaking. Following this, the next higher gear will be selected at the optimum engine speed, unless you ease off the accelerator before...
  • Page 164 Check fuse 6 in the engine bay fuse box. If the fuse is OK the battery may be dead. Contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock...
  • Page 165 Selector lever positions The selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically blocked. The engine can be started. To move the selector lever out of the P position, depress the brake pedal and press in the detent (catch) on the selector lever. Only select the park position (P) when the car is stationary.
  • Page 166 Starting and driving Sentronic, manual gear selection Move the selector lever to the manual position (M) (to the left position D) to select gear manually. Select a higher gear by pressing the selector lever forward or a lower gear by pulling it back. The selector lever will return to a position adjacent to the letter M after each gear change.

  • Page 167: Cruise Control

    Cruise control (Cruise control system) WARNING Do not use the cruise control system in wet or icy conditions, in dense traffic or on winding roads. For safety reasons (brake system func- tion), the brakes must be applied once when the engine has started, before the cruise control system can be activated.

  • Page 168: Braking

    Starting and driving To reduce the preset speed You can reduce speed in any of the follow- ing ways: • Brake to the desired speed. Jog the control to SET/+ or SET/–. • Jog the control to SET/– to reduce the speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

  • Page 169: Abs Brakes

    ABS warning light if a fault is detected in the system (see page 78). The following message will appear on the SID (and corresponding symbol on main instrument unit) if a fault is detected: Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.
  • Page 170 Starting and driving The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel, snow or ice but, because the wheels cannot lock up, steer- ing control is retained. When the ABS system operates you will feel the brake pedal pulsate and hear a ticking noise, both of which are perfectly normal.

  • Page 171: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Traction Control System (TCS) Anti-spin system WARNING When driving normally, the TCS system helps to improve the car’s directional stability. The TCS must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to main- tain higher speeds. The same precau- tions must be adopted as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads.
  • Page 172 If a fault is detected in the ABS, the TCS will be switched off automatically. The following message is shown on the SID: Traction control failure. Contact Saab dealer. The cruise control system (if active) will automatically be disengaged if the TCS is operative.

  • Page 173: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)

    Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Anti-skid system (Certain variants) WARNING When driving normally, the ESP system helps to improve the car’s directional stability. The ESP must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to main- tain higher speeds. The same precau- tions must be adopted as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must be adopted.
  • Page 174 ESP is operative. NOTICE Changes to the chassis, such as a change of wheels, shock absorbers or springs, could affect the function of the ESP system. Always consult your Saab dealer before changing any chassis components.

  • Page 175: Parking Brake

    Parking brake WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when you park the car. If the car is to be left parked for a long time, refer to page 175. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control. •...
  • Page 176 Starting and driving NOTICE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind: • Never leave a mobile phone, camera, computer or similar object visible in the car. • Clothing, packages and bags attract thieves. • Do not leave small objects such as CDs, sunglasses and coins visible.
  • Page 177 Long-term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time, e.g. three to four months, the following steps are recommended: • Drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses. • Wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber seals on the hood, trunk lid and doors, and lubricate them with glycerol (glycerine).

  • Page 178: Saab Parking Assistance

    Saab Parking Assistance facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 ft (1.8 meters) behind the car.
  • Page 179 Cars with trailer hitch If the car has a trailer hitch and its wiring is correctly connected to the car’s electrical system, the Saab Parking Assistance auto- matically compensates for the protrusion of the tow bar. If a camper or trailer is hitched up and the trailer hitch wiring is correctly connected to the car’s electrics, the system is automati-...
  • Page 180 Park Assistance SPA on SPA off Explanation of SPA on and SPA off. SPA on Saab Parking Assistance is activated automatically when reverse is engaged. The system warns of objects behind the car. If a trailer is hitched up and correctly...

  • Page 181: Economical Driving

    Economical driving Factors affecting fuel consumption The fuel consumption of a car is greatly affected by driving conditions, climate, road conditions, speed, driving technique, etc. Breaking-in Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break-in period (the first 3,000–4,000 miles (5,000–7,000 km)). Weather conditions Summer temperatures give better fuel economy than winter ones.
  • Page 182 • Check the fuel consumption regularly. Increased fuel consumption can indicate that something is wrong and that the car needs to be checked at a Saab dealer. Practical road tests have demonstrated that substantial savings in fuel consumption can be made if the above advice is followed.

  • Page 183: Driving In Cold Weather

    Studded tires are not allowed in some countries. If winter tires are fitted, the same type must be fitted to all four wheels. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the best tires for your car. Starting and driving...
  • Page 184 Driving with tire chains Snow chains must only be fitted to the wheel and tire dimensions that Saab recommends in "Technical data" on page 267. Contact a Saab dealer regarding approved tire chains. See also page 240.

  • Page 185: Driving In Hot Climates

    Fill as required with a mixture of 50 % antifreeze and 50 % clean water. Use an antifreeze approved by Saab. WARNING • Exercise care when opening the hood if the engine is overheated. Never remove the expansion tank cap completely when the engine is hot.

  • Page 186: Towing A Trailer

    Saab genuine trailer socket. Saab recommendations: • Use a genuine Saab trailer hitch that is designed and tested for your Saab. • Contact your Saab dealer for advice on which trailer hitch is designed for your car.
  • Page 187 NOTICE • Use only a genuine Saab trailer hitch, since other models can damage the car’s bodywork and electrical system. • Consult a Saab dealer for guidance on how to connect a trailer hitch. • Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden.
  • Page 188 Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with manual transmission Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru- ment panel. When the needle is just outside the red zone, the A/C compressor will be switched off and, on certain engine variants, the max- imum engine torque will be limited.
  • Page 189 Checks before driving Make sure that the car and trailer are in good working order. This is essential since towing a trailer increases the strain on the car. • Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and trailer. •...

  • Page 190: Mounting Holes For Roof Carriers

    Strong, sturdy roof carriers designed spe- cially for your car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure roof loads securely. 1 Open the four covers on the roof of the car.

  • Page 191: Driving With A Load

    Driving with a load The handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loaded. NOTICE • Place the heaviest load as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk. • Secure the load to the lashing eyes (see page 143).

  • Page 192: Driving At Night

    Starting and driving Driving at night Bear in mind the following points, especially when driving at night: • Nighttime driving requires your full concentration • Do not rush. Count on your journey taking slightly longer. • The number of drivers under the influence of drugs is likely to be greater at night than during the day.

  • Page 193: Rear Towing Eye

    Front towing eye fitted. The towing eye has a left-hand thread! The front towing eye is stowed by the spare wheel. On the left-hand side of the bumper is a cover concealing the attachment point (tapped hole) for the towing eye. 1 Press the knob on the upper section of this cover at the same time as pulling out the lower edge.

  • Page 194: Vehicle Recovery

    Starting and driving Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake of the car on tow, as necessary. This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently. Cars with automatic transmission: NOTICE • The car must be towed front first. •...

  • Page 195: Driving With The Compact Spare Tire

    Driving with the compact spare tire WARNING • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The tire can overheat affecting the car’s roadholding. • Tire pressure: refer to page 275. • The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut.
  • Page 196 Starting and driving NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your car by pushing or pull- ing it could damage your vehicle, even if you have a manual transmission.
  • Page 197 WARNING Using a match or flame of any kind near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. You can suffer burns or be blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the electrolyte in the battery is not frozen.

  • Page 198: For Long Trips

    For long trips Before starting off on a long journey, it is advisable to have your car inspected by your Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey, such as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a drive belt (poly-V-belt) and the like.

  • Page 199: Car Care

    Hood ________________ Engine ______________ Engine bay ___________ Engine oil ____________ Air filter______________ Transmission fluid ____ Coolant ______________ Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads__________ Power steering________ Battery ______________ Drive belt ____________ Wipers and washers ___ Wiper blades _________ Changing bulbs _______ Car care Car care Fuses ________________ Tires _________________...

  • Page 200: Hood

    Car care Hood The hood release handle is located on the left under the instrument panel. Open the hood in the following way: 1 Pull the release handle. 2 The hood moves to the half-locked posi- tion and is stopped by a safety catch at the front edge.

  • Page 201: Engine

    The gearbox, located on the right (viewed from the front), is integrated with the engine. Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet all applicable emission control standards. The engine family and appropriate tune-up specifications are iden- tified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender.
  • Page 202 Trionic ECM has detected a problem. The car will continue to operate, but perfor- mance may be diminished. You should have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as possible. ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)

  • Page 203: Engine Bay

    Car care Engine bay 1 Oil filler cap 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse box 6 Washer-fluid reservoir 7 Power-steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine-oil dipstick...

  • Page 204: Engine Oil

    1.0 qt (1.0 l). NOTICE Too high oil level can damage the engine. Saab 9-3 Aero: The engine oil level is checked each time the engine is started. If the oil level is low, the following message appears on the SID: Low engine oil level.

  • Page 205: Changing Engine Oil

    Changing engine oil WARNING • Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri- ous skin disorders. Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible. • Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

  • Page 206: Air Filter

    25 Nm (18 lbf. ft). Oil filter Air filter WARNING To ensure reliable operation, only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program.

  • Page 207: Coolant

    Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab-approved antifreeze and clean water. If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added, run the engine until warm so that the thermostat opens.

  • Page 208: Brake/Clutch Fluid And Brake Pads

    If the fall in fluid level is moderate, due to normal brake pad wear, topping up is not necessary. If the brake fluid should require chang- ing, this must be carried out at a Saab dealer.

  • Page 209: Power Steering

    If any brake fluid is spilled, the area should be flushed with large quantities of water as quickly as possible. Brake pads should only be changed at a Saab dealer. To ensure optimum brake performance, use only Saab genuine brake pads. Power steering...

  • Page 210: Battery

    SID: Battery not charging. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. Check the drive belt (see page 210). If the belt is damaged, the engine may overheat, the battery may not be charged and the A/C...
  • Page 211 Always connect the positive (red) cable to the battery’s positive (+) terminal, and the negative (black) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Always disconnect both battery leads when boost charging the battery. NOTICE • If boost charging never use anything but a 12-volt charger, see page 193.

  • Page 212: Alternator

    Car care Drive belt WARNING • Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running. • Always stop the engine before inspecting the drive belt. • The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off.

  • Page 213: Wipers And Washers

    Wipers and washers Wiper blades Check and clean all wiper blades regularly. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windshield with washer fluid. This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash, as these sometimes leave a wax coating on the wind- shield.

  • Page 214: Washer Jets

    The recirculation symbol will how- ever not light up. This function is optional; contact a Saab dealer. Washer jets The washer jets, which are adjustable, can be cleaned with a pin if necessary.

  • Page 215: Direction Indicators

    Changing bulbs WARNING Before changing a bulb in the engine bay, switch off the engine to avoid the danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts. The radiator fan can cut in even when the engine is switched off. NOTICE Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb, to avoid possible short-circuiting.
  • Page 216 If a fault is detected in the system, the following message will be dis- played on the SID: Headlight levelling malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Contact a Saab dealer to have a xenon headlight changed...
  • Page 217 Retainers on the battery cover Low beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover. 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
  • Page 218 Car care Retainers on the battery cover High beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover. 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
  • Page 219 Parking lights The parking light bulb is located in the same reflector as the main beam bulb. Left-hand side: 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover.
  • Page 220 Car care Both sides: 1 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it. 2 The bulb also has a bayonet fitting. Press in the bulb and twist it counter- clockwise. 3 Fit the new bulb. 4 To facilitate fitting, look in through the headlight lens when fitting the bulb.
  • Page 221 Front fog lights WARNING • Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack. Always use axle stands. • Refer to the information on jacks on pages 248 and 249. 1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing. Lower the air shield.

  • Page 222: Taillights

    Car care Taillights, Sport Sedan 1 Turn signals 2 Taillights/stop lights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light (left-hand side) 5 High-mounted stop light Taillights, Convertible Stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, Sport Sedan 1 Lower the cover in the trim behind the lights.
  • Page 223 Reversing lights and rear fog light, Sport Sedan Removing the trunk lid trim 1 Remove the two screws securing the grab handle to the inside of the trunk lid. 2 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the center of each rivet. Pull out the rivets by taking hold of the rivet’s collar.
  • Page 224 Car care Changing bulbs 1 Carefully remove the bulb holder with the broken bulb. The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. 2 Fit the new bulb. 3 Refit the bulb holder. To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the centre of the rivets. 2 Fit the trim in place on the trunk lid.
  • Page 225 Dome light, Convertible 1 Pull down the rear edge of the light fitting. 2 If the center bulb needs replacing, open the hatch over the bulbs. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder. If one of the outer bulbs needs replacing, turn the light fitting round.
  • Page 226 Car care License plate lighting 1 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 Refit the lens and tighten the two screws. Glove box lighting (certain variants only) 1 Remove the lamp housing using a short screwdriver.
  • Page 227 1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver. 2 Fit the new bulb. 3 Insert the connector side first when refit- ting the lamp. Car care Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing, we rec- ommend that you visit a Saab dealer.

  • Page 228: Bulb Table

    Car care Bulb table No. Designation Watt- Headlight Front fog lights P21W Taillights; rear fog light; brake lights; reversing lights PY21W Direction indicator, front/rear R10W Rear dome lighting; courtesy lighting; glove box lighting; trunk lighting, Con- vertible License plate lighting; trunk lighting, Sport Sedan Reading light, rear WY5W/W5W...

  • Page 229: Fuses

    To avoid the risk of short-circuiting and/or fire breaking out in the electrical system, the following should be heeded: • Always consult an Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment. Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged.

  • Page 230: Relays

    (amper- age) than the standard fuses. No spare MAXI fuses are supplied with the car. NOTICE If a MAXI fuse blows, there is a major fault in the electrical system. Have the car checked at a Saab dealer.
  • Page 231 Fuse panel in end of fascia Amp. Function Steering wheel lock Steering column unit; ignition switch Hands-free; CD-player/CD-changer in cabin; SID Main instrument unit; manual climate control; automatic climate control (ACC) 7.5 Control module in front doors; Park Brake Shift Lock (automatic transmission) 7.5 Brake light switch Dash fuse panel;...
  • Page 232 7.5 Autodimming rearview mirror; rain sensor Sunroof 7.5 Telematics (OnStar) 7.5 DVD player (navigation system) 7.5 Saab Parking Assistance (SPA); control module in rear doors Amplifier, sound system III Movement sensor; CD changer in trunk (accessory) Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory...
  • Page 233 Right-hand stop light; rear left turn signal; left taillight; rear fog light; left reversing light; license plate light- ing; trunk lighting; trailer lights Convertible: Lumbar support, electrically adjustable front seat Trunk fuse panel, Convertible Car care...

  • Page 234: Fuse Panel Description

    Car care Fuse panel in engine bay No. Amp. Function Engine control module; automatic transmission con- trol module Horn Engine control module Selector lever, automatic transmission Washer fluid pump, headlights Front right parking light; front right turn signal; left and right side turn signal;...
  • Page 235 Relays R 1 Washer fluid pump, windshield R 2 - R 3 - R 4 - R 5 Flash-to-pass R 6 Horn R 7 - R 8 Starter motor R 9 Windshield wipers ON/OFF R10 - R11 Ignition +15 R12 Windshield wipers, high/low speed R13 - R14 Washer fluid pump, headlights R15 -...

  • Page 236: Tires

    Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet for details. WARNING Poor maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.

  • Page 237: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    When to check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them.

  • Page 238: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Tire-Loading Information label. If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car, consult your Saab dealer first as to the possibilities available. Wheels/tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car’s directional stability, steering and brak-...
  • Page 239 The speed and load limits of the tires must not be exceeded; see page 242. Wheels larger than 17" must not be fitted on the Saab 9-3 for reasons above. The permissible offset is 1.61 inch (41 mm). Car care...

  • Page 240: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Car care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applica- ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul- der and maximum section width. For exam- ple: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion, which grades tires by treadwear, trac-...

  • Page 241: Wheel Replacement

    If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new Saab original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.

  • Page 242: Tire Chains

    Notice: If your vehicle does not have 225/45R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Contact your Saab dealer regarding suit- able snow chains. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.

  • Page 243: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into it´s sidewall. Tire size: The tire size ia a combination of letters and numbers used to define a partic- ular tire´s width, height, aspect ratio, con- struction type and service description. Department of Transportation (DOT): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance...

  • Page 244: Tire Markings

    Car care Aspect 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”, as shown in item “C” of the illus- tration, it would mean that the tire´s sidewall is 55% as high as it is wide.

  • Page 245: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Loading Your Vehicle This label can only be found on vehicles sold in the U.S. Vehicles sold in Canada have the tire information label in the glove box, see page 278. This is an example of what your vehicle´s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might look like.

  • Page 246: Maximum Loads

    Car care Maximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehi- cle capacity weight; and production options weight. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pres- sure: The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
  • Page 247 Your Saab dealer can advise you of to the correct size tire for your car (if different from the original size) and also supply Saab approved winter tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims. Winter tires normally use a different speed rating compared to summer/all season tires.

  • Page 248: Spare Wheel

    Car care Date code Tire date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively harder, and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes. This is partic- ularly true on winter tires. Tires have a code that specifies their date of manufacture.
  • Page 249 A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart- ment (see page 143). Your Saab is equipped with a trip computer and you can use its “Speed warning” func- tion, to monitor driving speed since you must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

  • Page 250: Changing A Tire

    Car care Changing a tire WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
  • Page 251 When 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 floor jack is used, the lifting plate must be positioned under the normal jacking points, see illustration.
  • Page 252 If you fit wheels of a different dimension, the speedometer can be reprogrammed to ensure it is as accurate as possible. Contact a Saab dealer. Driving with tire chains, see page 182 Do not wipe away the grease in the wheel...

  • Page 253: Safety Belts

    Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belts yourself but visit a Saab dealer. Check the function of the safety belts regu- larly as follows: •...

  • Page 254: Textile Carpeting

    Keep the glass well polished, as this helps to prevent misting. Clean the outside of the windows with Saab washer fluid. This is especially important if the car has been washed in an automatic car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is used that can contaminate the windshield and impair the performance of the wipers.

  • Page 255: Waxing And Polishing

    In 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 soft top with a mild soap solu- tion and lukewarm water. For spot clean- ing the top, a finger nail brush can also be used.

  • Page 256: Anti-Corrosion Treatment

    Car care then be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush. After the primer has dried, apply several thin layers of topcoat until the surface of the repaired area is flush with the surrounding paintwork. Stir both primer and touch-up paint thor- oughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next.
  • Page 257 Keep the seams clean and at the first sign of any rust, apply a thin, pen- etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to give you further advice.

  • Page 258: Recovery And/Or

    Car care 2 Clean the underside of the car during the winter. Use high pressure water to clean the car’s underside (floor panels, wheel wells) at least at mid-winter and in the spring. 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage, and arrange for needed repairs promptly.

  • Page 259: Air Conditioning (A/C)

    Air conditioning (A/C) WARNING • All repairs and adjustments to the A/C system must be carried out at a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work. • The A/C system is pressurized. Do not break any connections or undo A/C system components.

  • Page 260: Headlight Aiming

    If you believe your headlights need to be re- aimed, we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlights as described in the following procedure.
  • Page 261 1 Wall or garage door. 2 25 ft (7.6 m) between wall and headlight lens. 3 Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens. 4 Same measurement as (3) but substract 2 inches. 1 Open the hood and locate the vertical aiming devices there are two vertical aiming devices which shall be turned simultaneously and the same amount of...
  • Page 262 Car care NOTICE Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build-up that may cause damage to the headlight. 6 Turn the two vertical aiming screws simultaneously in the same direction indicated on the headlight until the hori- zontal cut-off of the headlight is aligned...

  • Page 263: Customer Assistance And Information

    Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ Owner assistance ______ Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _______________ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ___________...

  • Page 264: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys- tems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use. Additional...

  • Page 265: Service Record Retention

    HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled maintenance, present the War- ranties & Service Record Booklet to the ser- vice manager. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will sign the maintenance record.

  • Page 266: Owner Assistance

    1-800-955-9007. In Canada, please call the Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1-800-263-1999. A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada. Canadian or U.S. travelers may call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in which they are traveling.

  • Page 267: Reporting Safety Defects (Usa)

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424- 9393 (or 202/366-0123 in Washington D.C.

  • Page 268: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders

    • in response to an official request of police or similar government office, • as part of Saab’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or • as required by law. In addition, once Saab collects or receives data, Saab may •...

  • Page 269: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data General data __________ Engine _______________ Engine oil_____________ Fuel__________________ Engines ______________ Electrical system_______ Drive belt _____________ Manual transmission ___ Automatic transmission _ Suspension ___________ Steering ______________ Brake system__________ Wheels and tires _______ Plates and labels _______...

  • Page 270: General Data

    Technical data General data Overall length, including bumpers: ___ Overall width, including door mirrors __ Maximum height _________________ Wheelbase _____________________ Track: Front ____________________________ 59.8'' (1521 mm) Rear ____________________________ 59.3'' (1506 mm) Ground clearance at GVW _________ Number of seats (incl. driver): Sport Sedan ______________________ 5 Convertible _______________________ 4 Turning circle:...
  • Page 271 When towing a trailer, increase the pressure of the rear tires by 20 kPa (3 psi). The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB. Note that national restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights (see page 184).

  • Page 272: Engine

    At your Saab dealers you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil en- gine oils. Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs.

  • Page 273: Fuel

    Oil capacity, including filter (oil change) Fuel Fuel tank capacity________________ For optimum performance Saab recom- mends: Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not lower than AON 87. However, engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided.

  • Page 274: Electrical System

    Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest gear (6th gear) _________________ 40.472'' (1028 mm) Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential Saab MTF 0063 1.9 qts. (1.8 l), to level plug 3.15 qts. (3.0 l) 27–30 (43–48) 29–34 (46–55)

  • Page 275: Automatic Transmission

    Lock-up function in Steering selector positions 3, 4 and 5. Steering _______________________ P, R, N, D, M 7.6 qts. (7.2 litres) Saab 3309 Number of turns, lock to lock________ Hydraulic plate Oil type ________________________ clutches, brake bands and one-way couplings...

  • Page 276: Brake System

    Technical data Brake system Foot brake (ABS)_________________ Park brake______________________ Brake fluid ______________________ Disc diameter: Front ____________________________ Hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo unit. Diago- Front (certain variants only) *) ________ nally split circuits; ventilated discs on Rear ____________________________ front wheels (some Rear (certain variants only) *) ________ variants also have ventilated rear...

  • Page 277: Wheels And Tires

    7 x 17"___________________________ 225/45 R17 94 V Summer tires 7 x 17"___________________________ 225/45 R17 94 W Always contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard. Winter (snow) tires: 6.5 x 15" wheel ____________________ 205/65 R15 91 Q 6.5 x 16"...
  • Page 278 Technical data Recommended tire/engine combinations 2.0t All season tires 205/65 R15 94 H 215/55 R16 93 H 225/45 R17 94 V RF/XL Summer tires 225/45 R17 94 W RF/XL Winter (snow) tires 205/65 R15 94 Q 215/55 R16 93 Q 225/45 R17 94 Q RF/XL Wheel sizes 6.5 x 15"...

  • Page 279: Tire Pressure

    Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) All season tires 205/65 R15 94 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 215/55 R16 93 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 225/45 R17 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) RF/XL...

  • Page 280: Plates And Labels

    Technical data Plates and labels When contacting your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s vehicle identification, engine and gearbox numbers. 1 V.I.N. number and barcode, inside wind- shield 2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA: Label for color codes (trim and body).
  • Page 281 1 Region ________ Y = Northern Europe 2 Country _______ S = Sweden 3 Manufacturer ___ 3 = Saab Automobile AB 4 Product line ____ F = 9-3 B = 9-3 Linear 5 Model series ___ D = 9-3 Arc...
  • Page 282 Contact your Saab dealer Central locking system Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Consult a Saab dealer for further informa- tion. Listed below are a number of examples of programmable functions. • Audible confirmation of arming/disarming the car alarm.
  • Page 283 Which warnings and indications that can be shown depends on engine variant and car specification. Symbol Text Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop.

  • Page 284: Brake Lights

    Technical data Parking assistance Contact Saab dealer. Parking assistance sensor interference. Close doors. Left brake light failure Left high beam failure. Left low beam failure. Rear fog light failure. Right brake light failure. Right high beam failure. Right low beam failure.
  • Page 285 Index A/C __________________________ 106 ABS brakes ____________________ 167 ACC _________________________ 108 Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 122 Air conditioning _________________ 106 Air filter _______________________ 204 Airbag _________________________ 29 Anchorage eyes ________________ 143 Anti-corrosion treatment __________ 254 Antilock braking system __________ 167 Anti-spin ______________________ 169 Ashtrays ______________________ 132 Autochecking of lights, warning and...

  • Page 286: Economical Motoring

    Index Driving techniques ______________ 179 Driving with a heavy load on hilly roads ________________________ 161 Driving with a load _______________ 189 Driving with a roof load ___________ 188 Driving with the compact spare wheel 193 Driving with the trunk lid open ______ 189 EDR (Event Data Recorders) ______ 266 ESP, anti-skid system ____________ 171 Easy entry, Convertible ____________ 67...
  • Page 287 Important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 151 Indicator lights ___________________ 78 Inflation, tires ___________________ 234 Information about fuel ____________ 155 Instrument illumination, adjusting ____ 97 Interior lighting _________________ 129 Interior lighting, Convertible ________ 72 Interior rearview mirror ___________ 135 Intermittent malfunctioning, central locking _______________________ 44 Jump starting __________________ 193...
  • Page 288 Running-in _____________________ 157 SAHR, head restraint _____________ 21 SDM _________________________ 266 SID ___________________________ 87 SPA __________________________ 176 Saab Information Display __________ 87 Saab Parking Assistance _________ 176 Saab Trionic engine management system _______________________ 200 Safety belts _____________________ 12 Seatbelts _______________________ 12...

  • Page 289: Touching Up Paintwork

    Tire chains ____________________ 240 Tire date code __________________ 246 Tire inspection and rotation ________ 235 Tire markings __________________ 242 Tire sidewall labeling _____________ 241 Tire sizes ______________________ 275 Tire terminology and definitions ____ 243 Tire, changing __________________ 248 Tire, spare _____________________ 246 Tires _________________________ 234 Tools and spare wheel ___________ 246 Touching up paintwork ___________ 253...
  • Page 290 Notes Notes...
  • Page 291 KALT/COLD mark on the expansion tank (boundary between the upper and lower sections of the tank. Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab-approved anti- freeze and clean water.
  • Page 292 Note that illustrations in this manual can depict cars fitted with extra equipment. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to inform you of the exact specifacations that apply to your market.

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