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Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden

Printed in Sweden

Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls

Starting and driving 151

Customer Assistance and Information 279

Saab 9-3 M2008

Safety

Security

9-3 Convertible

Interior equipment 119

Car care 203

Technical data 285

Index 303

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Page 1 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment 119 Starting and driving 151 Car care 203 Customer Assistance and Information 279 Technical data 285 Index 303 © Saab Automobile AB 2007 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden...
Page 2 NOTICE texts warns of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorpo- rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice.
Page 3: Instrument Panel
Odometer and trip meter ________ Speedometer ________________ Tachometer __________________ Temperature gauge____________ Turbo gauge _________________ Warning and indicator lights _____ Saab Information Display (SID)___ Cruise Control ___________ 171 Direction indicators _______ 101 High/Low beam switch ____ Washers and wipers______ 103 Washer fluid ____________ 221...
Page 4 93_US_M08.book Page 4 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Exterior Maximum loads _______________ Hood _______________________ Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ Washing the engine bay_________ Roof load ____________________ Moonroof_______________ 130 Touching up paintwork ____ 270 High/Low beam switch ____ Washing _______________ 267 Direction indicators_______ 101 Waxing and polishing _____ 270 Front lights _____________ 224...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
93_US_M08.book Page 5 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior Interior rearview mirror _________ Interior light switches ___________ Vanity mirror _________________ Moonroof ____________________ Door mirrors__________________ Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ Airbag _________________ Safety belts ____________ Steering wheel adjustment _ 120 Airbag_________________ Steering _______________ 293 Child safety locks ________...
Page 6 93_US_M08.book Page 6 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Engine bay, 4-cyl Oil grade and viscosity__________ Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 212 Engine: description ____________ Driving in hot climates __________ 189 Engine: technical data __________ Radiator_____________________ 289 Important considerations for driving Temperature gauge ____________ Color code______________ 297 Engine number __________ 297 ABS brakes_____________...
Page 7 93_US_M08.book Page 7 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Engine bay, 2.8 V6 Oil grade and viscosity__________ Cooling system, coolant capacity__ Engine: description ____________ Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ Engine oil: topping up __________ Driving in hot climates __________ Engine: technical data __________ Temperature gauge ____________ Important considerations for driving ___________________...
Page 8: Warning Labels
The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 4 cyl. - 680 g and 6 cyl. - 650 g R134a. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR DARK CLEAR P/N 127 93 955...
Page 9 • The back seat is the safest place for children. • Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Always use seat belts and child restraints. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on Changing wheels cars with xenon headlights.
Page 10 93_US_M08.book Page 10 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, Windshield Coolant tem- flames or Buckle up Headlights Radiator fan wipers perature smoking Refer to Direction Windshield No charge to the Owner’s Airbag Fuel...
Page 11: Safety
93_US_M08.book Page 11 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Safety Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Page 12: Safety Belts
The text Use your seatbelt. is lit on the front-seat backrests. The stresses Saab Information Display (SID) and the imposed on the front seat passengers symbol will flash. and belts are multiplied and can result...
Page 13 • Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- Consider this: mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10.
Page 14 93_US_M08.book Page 14 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt The belt guide on door pillar, SportSedan and SportCombi Press the red button on the belt buckle to Front safety belts Belt height adjustment, release the belt.
Page 15 93_US_M08.book Page 15 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as possible without rubbing against the neck. To avoid chafing in the case of a short person, the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centime- ters) from the throat but still provides safe restraint.
Page 16 "slacken- on the body by "slackening" the safety belt the safety belt yourself. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any ing" the safety belt slightly to absorb the slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic energy necessary repairs.
Page 17 93_US_M08.book Page 17 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 75. WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 138).
Page 18: Seats
93_US_M08.book Page 18 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Seats We recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed in the following order: WARNING 1 Height 2 Legroom Never adjust the driver’s seat except when the car is stationary. 3 Backrest rake angle Manually adjusted front seats 3 3 3 3 4 Head restraint height...
Page 19 93_US_M08.book Page 19 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Adjusting the legroom Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the lumbar support Lumbar support 3 3 3 3 Legroom adjustment Backrest rake angle Lift the lever under the front of the seat and Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by slide the seat to the desired position.
Page 20 93_US_M08.book Page 20 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Electrically adjustable front seats 3 3 3 3 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.
Page 21 93_US_M08.book Page 21 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Adjusting the rake angle Adjusting the lumbar support Memory function buttons Driver’s seat in SportSedan and Sport- Combi Memory function 3 3 3 3 Backrest rake angle Lumbar support 3 3 3 3 WARNING WARNING Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by...
Page 22 93_US_M08.book Page 22 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety When 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 ignition switch, all seat settings can be adjusted for up to 20 minutes.
Page 23: Head Restraints
• Lowering the front head restraints: press in the left catch and press the head The front seats are equipped with Saab restraint down. Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if •...
Page 24: Child Safety
93_US_M08.book Page 24 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Child safety Car safety tips WARNING WARNING WARNING • Never leave children unattended in a Protect children from getting • Children can be killed or car, even for a short time. seriously injured by the trapped in the trunk of your car airbag...
Page 25 We recommend that you always consult LATCH-type child restraint is properly facilitate proper fitting of child restraints your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, installed using the anchor points, or use designed for and equipped with LATCH child restraint or booster cushion.
Page 26 93_US_M08.book Page 26 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Lower anchor and top tether anchor loca- tions, SportSedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Page 27 93_US_M08.book Page 27 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety 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.
Page 28 4 Lower the headrest and route the tether over it. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab 5 Attach the tether to the anchorage, 2 in dealer. illustration. The car is provided with three top tether 6 Close the cover to the middle position, 3 anchorages.
Page 29 If you have any questions regarding child the anchor(s). anchorages please contact your Saab 2 Fold the backrest back upright. dealer. 3 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. The top tether anchors are located on the...
Page 30 Adjust it in If you have any questions regarding child ages or the safety belts as described in its highest position. anchorages please contact your Saab the child restraint installation instruction. dealer. WARNING 4 Attach the tether to the anchorage.
Page 31 93_US_M08.book Page 31 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Installation of child restraint If fitting a child restraint that is intended to be The safety belt locking function will be deac- secured in position by the standard safety tivated when the safety belt is retracted. using the standard safety belt belt, make use of the locking function of the 1 Disengage the safety belt latch from the...
Page 32: Airbag
The steering wheel and passenger airbags main instrument panel will come on and the are so-called smart airbags. The driver and Saab Information Display (SID) will display: passenger airbag system compensates for safety belt usage and the force of the crash Airbag malfunction.
Page 33 93_US_M08.book Page 33 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety When the airbag system is activated all of the doors are unlocked while the inte- rior/exterior lighting and the hazard warning lights are illuminated at the same time. Inflated airbag (driver’s side). Both front airbags inflated Inflation and deflation of airbag takes approx.
Page 34 93_US_M08.book Page 34 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Airbag system Accessories and other equipment must 1 Steering wheel with integral airbag not be fitted to the surfaces marked as 2 Passenger airbag these are where the airbags inflate in the 3 Side airbag event of a crash.
Page 35 We rec- BAGS, safety belts must still always same applies to anything you might ommend that you contact a Saab be worn by all occupants. have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for dealer. The warning light could signify instance.
Page 36 93_US_M08.book Page 36 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Operation of the steering wheel airbag in Front passenger seat a front-end crash WARNING •Children can be killed or Moment of impact. seriously injured by the airbag WARNING • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 12 and under or shorter Never secure a rear-facing child seat in than 55 inches (140 cm)
Page 37 93_US_M08.book Page 37 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Passenger Sensing System • Keep feet on the floor – never put feet up on the dash, on the seat or out of Vehicles with a passenger sensing system the window. have indicator LEDs on the facia.
Page 38 93_US_M08.book Page 38 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Saab recommends that child restraints be The passenger sensing system is designed When the passenger sensing system has secured in a rear seat, including an infant to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag,...
Page 39 93_US_M08.book Page 39 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety The passenger sensing system is designed If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right Aftermarket equipment, such as seat to enable (may inflate) the right front front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator covers, can affect how well the passenger passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the is lit, it could be because that person is not...
Page 40 Failure to observe this warning We recommend that you contact a could result in the side airbags not Saab dealer. inflating as intended and thus not pro- viding the intended protection either. The side airbags, which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are •...
Page 41 93_US_M08.book Page 41 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety The side-impact protection is only activated on the side of impact, while the safety belt pretensioners on both sides are deployed. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. There are two sensors on each side of the car, one at the rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of each C-pillar.
Page 42 93_US_M08.book Page 42 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Inflatable curtains, SportSedan • Do not position a sun visor or similar and SportCombi item in the area that would be filled by the inflatable curtain. WARNING • To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash, the roof pillars •...
Page 43 93_US_M08.book Page 43 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Airbag warning lamp What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? WARNING After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even • If the airbag readiness light stays on realize the airbag inflated.
Page 44 93_US_M08.book Page 44 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety • Your vehicle is equipped with a crash Servicing the airbag system sensing and diagnostic module which WARNING The airbag system must be inspected as records information after a crash. See part of the normal service program but oth- Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data When an airbag inflates, there is dust in...
Page 45 Saab dealer. safety system. Moreover, the front airbags install an airbag from one car into will only be actuated in a moderate to severe Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with another.
Page 46 We recommend that you cle’s frame, bumper system, front end or wards you could experience a buzzing contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. side sheet metal or height, they may keep noise in your ears.
Page 47: Security
93_US_M08.book Page 47 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Security Security Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Page 48: Central Locking
WARNING The following message appears on the number in a safe place. Saab Information Display (SID) if a door is Leaving children or pets unattended in a The remote control contains an electronic not closed (text displayed first when vehicle locked car is dangerous.
Page 49 93_US_M08.book Page 49 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Security Remote control functions NOTE Button Pressed once Pressed Hold and twice press the button more The remote control contains delicate than electronics. 2 seconds Locks all doors. • Do not expose it to water. •...
Page 50 Never lock anyone in the car. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm. Remote locking and unlocking also control Saab Information Display (SID), see Locking/unlocking the front left-hand door the car alarm. page 89. with the traditional key...
Page 51 93_US_M08.book Page 51 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Security Locking a car with dead battery Trunk lid/Tailgate The steering wheel lock requires sufficient Opening battery voltage to lock and unlock. If the bat- SportSedan: The trunk lid is unlocked and tery voltage drops below a certain level while the remote control is in the ignition slightly opened when the...
Page 52: Child Safety Locks
93_US_M08.book Page 52 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Security 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 ren- ders these buttons inoperative.
Page 53 Insert a screwdriver or the traditional key reprogrammed. We recommend that you (enclosed in the remote control) and turn it contact a Saab dealer (see page 299). 45°. Checking the number of remote When the child safety lock is in the locked...
Page 54 Change the battery as soon as possible to avoid malfunctioning. Battery type: For optimum performance in NOTE all temperatures and good service life, Saab recommends the use of a Sony or Pana- The electronics of the remote control are sonic CR2032, 3V lithium battery.
Page 55 SID: you hear several clicks. Avoid pressing the buttons. Reinsert the traditional key into the remote control. Key not accepted. Contact service. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified.
Page 56: Car Alarm
If you unlock and/or open the trunk lid from The car alarm is armed when the car is If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer outside the car with the button on the locked with the remote control.
Page 57 If the alarm has been tripped since the car vate the car alarm and at the same • all direction indicators flash for 5 minutes. was last locked, the Saab Information Dis- time unlock the car, if the button on the play (SID) will display: key is pressed by mistake when the •...
Page 58 Remote control battery low. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 54. Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page 299.
Page 59 93_US_M08.book Page 59 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Security Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages SID message Reason/action Activity LED signal Key not accepted. Error when remote control Arming (delay period) Illuminates for 11 seconds. Contact service.
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Page 61: Convertible
93_US_M08.book Page 61 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ operation ___________ Electric windows_______ Operating the soft top __ Interior lighting ________ Raising the soft top Unlocking the trunk lid manually ___________ manually ____________ SID warnings and...
Page 62: Advice On Soft Top Operation
20 seconds bearing against the body. Saab advises to prevent overloading the drive system. against washing the Convertible in an • Washing the soft top, see page 267.
Page 63: Operating The Soft Top
20 mph (30 km/h). This speed can be pro- grammed (0–20 mph/0–30 km/h). We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The movement of the car and force of the wind can seriously damage...
Page 64 93_US_M08.book Page 64 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible Opening 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is fully folded and the soft top The following conditions must be fulfilled for cover raised. Completed folding is indi- the soft top to be folded: cated by a chime.
Page 65 93_US_M08.book Page 65 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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"...
Page 66 93_US_M08.book Page 66 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible Raising 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is fully raised and the soft top The following conditions must be fulfilled for cover closed. Completed raising is indi- raising the soft top: cated by a chime.
Page 67 93_US_M08.book Page 67 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible 1 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) b 2"...
Page 68: Raising The Soft Top Manually
93_US_M08.book Page 68 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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.
Page 69 93_US_M08.book Page 69 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible Soft top cover opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards windshield 5 Open the soft top cover, upward and 7 Before raising the soft top, the two backward. WARNING catches in the leading edge of the soft top must be opened.
Page 70 10 Press down the rear edge of the soft top the soft top cover. as far as possible towards the soft top The soft top system must be checked and cover. rectified without delay. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.
Page 71: Sid Warnings And Messages
93_US_M08.book Page 71 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible SID warnings and messages The following messages associated with the soft top system and can be displayed on the SID together with a chime: Cause Suitable action Soft top front Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to •...
Page 72 93_US_M08.book Page 72 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible Battery low. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation. Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles. Complete soft top Complete soft top operation. operation to open trunk. Complete soft top Complete soft top operation.
Page 73: Easy Entry
93_US_M08.book Page 73 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible "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;...
Page 74: 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 75: Safety Belts, Rear Seat, Convertible
93_US_M08.book Page 75 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 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.
Page 76: Rollover Pop-Up Bars
We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. • The Rollover Pop Up Bars have pow- erful springs that rapidly extend the bars in rollover crashes, as well as in...
Page 77: Electric Windows
93_US_M08.book Page 77 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible Electric windows To close Soft top raised – The windows are operated WARNING individually. Soft top folded – The button for the front Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- window closes both side windows.
Page 78: Interior Lighting
If calibration fails twice in a row, have the car doors. checked and rectified. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The lights are dimmed out gradually. If a door is left open with the ignition OFF, the interior lighting goes out automatically after 5 minutes so as not to drain the battery.
Page 79: Unlocking The Trunk Lid Manually
The trunk lighting comes on and goes out when the trunk lid is opened and closed. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be checked.
Page 80: Placing Two Golf Bags In The Trunk
93_US_M08.book Page 80 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible Placing two golf bags in the trunk There is sufficient space in the trunk of the Convertible for two golf bags. Proceed as follows. 1 Start by inserting the narrow end of the first bag to the right.
Page 81: Instruments And Controls
93_US_M08.book Page 81 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _______________ Instruments ___________ Saab Information Display (SID)________________ Switches _____________ Wipers and washers ____ Automatic climate- control system (ACC)__ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Page 82: 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 malfunc. Contact service. U.S. shown, Canada similar The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation.
Page 83 Low oil pressure can mode), you are advised to have your car cause serious engine damage. serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as Check the drive belt, see page 219. soon as possible. The following message is shown on the...
Page 84 The car should be checked immediately on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn at a Saab dealer to prevent more serious If the level is normal, depress the brake you if there is a problem. This light indicates faults from arising.
Page 85 If this is the case, drive carefully and contact event of a crash. a workshop as soon as possible. We recom- – Deployment of the airbags without a mend that you contact a Saab dealer. Refer WARNING crash. to Brake warning light on page 84, Antilock –...
Page 86 Contact service. driver. If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn If so, have the system checked at a Saab in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause dealer. the catalytic converter to be damaged by ®...
Page 87: Instruments
93_US_M08.book Page 87 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Instruments Autochecking of lights, main Speedometer instrument panel (U.S. speedometer shown) Tachometer The warning and indicator lights shown Cars sold in U.S.: The speedometer dis- above should come on when the ignition The tachometer displays the engine speed plays the speed of the car in miles per hour switch is turned to ON.
Page 88: Temperature Gauge
93_US_M08.book Page 88 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls NOTE If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the car in a suit- able place and allow the engine to idle. If the needle continues to rise, switch off the engine.
Page 89: Saab Information Display
Display (SID) power, because the monitoring system is limiting the boost pressure, you should contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. • Various types of information are shown on the SID: warnings, indications, trip If the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph...
Page 90: Odometer And Trip Meter
93_US_M08.book Page 90 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Press the CLR button to acknowledge a SID Trip computer function of the SID message. If you acknowledge a message but do nothing about it, the message will be displayed again the next time you start the WARNING car.
Page 91 93_US_M08.book Page 91 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls When the engine is started, the function that Outdoor temperature Setting values was selected when the engine was 1 Select one of the functions using the switched off is displayed, with the following WARNING steering wheel controls, exceptions:...
Page 92 93_US_M08.book Page 92 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Resetting a single function Speed warning Calculating the arrival time 1 Select the function you wish to reset This value is preset to 55 mph (90 km/h). (When will I arrive if I know how far I have to The value can be set to between 0 and drive?) using the steering wheel controls,...
Page 93 93_US_M08.book Page 93 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls You can check the distance left by selecting Calculating the arrival time if a specified NIGHTPANEL Dist. At the same time you can check the average speed is maintained To improve night-driving conditions inside calculated time of arrival.
Page 94 93_US_M08.book Page 94 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Under Settings you can choose whether Alarm Settings the entire speedometer scale (0–160 mph) 1 Select Settings using the steering Under this heading you can select for exam- or only part of the scale (0–90 mph) should ple language and units.
Page 95 93_US_M08.book Page 95 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls The number of systems that are displayed Language. Unit on the SID depends on the car’s equipment level. The list shown below includes the ENGLISH UK METRIC systems that can be found in your car. ENGLISH US Rain Sensor, page 103.
Page 96 93_US_M08.book Page 96 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Explanation of the various selections under Resetting the service indication Unit Settings. Reset the service indication in accordance Select the desired group of units. with the following: Rain Sensor Next Service: xx% 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- The sensitivity has three levels.
Page 97: Switches
DRL bulb. Low beam instead shines with reduced output. A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- play (SID): In cold and damp weather, the inside of Automatic light control the headlamp lens may temporarily mist malfunction.
Page 98: Headlight Levelling
DRL. A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- When it is time to turn on low beam the fol- play (SID): lowing message appears in SID: Headlight levelling Turn on the lights.
Page 99: High/Low Beam
93_US_M08.book Page 99 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the low beam head- lights and back-up lights to remain on for about 30 seconds after the driver’s door has been closed. To activate this function: 1 After turning off the engine, remove the remote control.
Page 100: Front Fog Lights
93_US_M08.book Page 100 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Front fog lights 3 3 3 3 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: Rear Fog Light
93_US_M08.book Page 101 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Turn signal & lane change indicators The stalk switch has an intermediate, spring-loaded position that is useful for sig- nalling when changing lanes or passing. The stalk switch also has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn, that are can- celled automatically when the steering wheel is centered.
Page 102: Hazard Warning Lights
93_US_M08.book Page 102 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Hazard warning lights WARNING Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of a crash, engine trouble or a flat tire. If you carry a warning triangle or flares, they should be set up along the side of the road 50–110 yds.
Page 103: Wipers And Washers
93_US_M08.book Page 103 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Rain sensor 3 3 3 3 Priority of audible information Wipers and washers If two or more functions are active simulta- Windshield wipers neously, the most important function at that WARNING time will be prioritized.
Page 104 93_US_M08.book Page 104 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Activate the rain sensor by lifting the stalk Washers switch to the AUTO position. The wipers Activate the washers by pulling the stalk make one sweep for reference to see how switch towards the steering wheel.
Page 105 93_US_M08.book Page 105 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Headlight washers 3 3 3 3 Adjusting sensitivity Rain Sensor The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be The headlights are washed at the same time HIGH adjusted under Settings. as the windshield if the headlights are on.
Page 106 This is in order to prioritize the wind- home position. shield. The following message is displayed • intermittent wiping, 6 seconds: move the on the Saab Information Display (SID): control to position 2. If the windshield wipers are activated then Washer fluid level low.
Page 107: Automatic Climate
93_US_M08.book Page 107 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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.
Page 108 93_US_M08.book Page 108 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls The system uses seven sensors: • Outside air temperature sensor • Cabin air temperature sensor (by the inte- rior rearveiw mirror) • Sun sensor (on the facia) • Blended air temperature sensors 2 (located in the front floor vents).
Page 109 93_US_M08.book Page 109 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Temperature control • The most usual temperature setting is between 64–75 °F (18–24 °C), depend- The cabin is divided into two temperature ing on personal preference and what zones: clothing is worn.
Page 110 93_US_M08.book Page 110 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls MAX heat (red indicator): MAX cooling (blue indicator): Condensation water MAX heating is obtained when the temper- MAX cooling is obtained when the tempera- When the A/C compressor is on, the incom- ature knob is turned to the first position past ture knob is turned to the first position past ing air is dehumidified.
Page 111 93_US_M08.book Page 111 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Functions The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled manually. Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. Deactivate the heating as soon as the rear window is If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy will be controlled automatically.
Page 112 93_US_M08.book Page 112 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Air distribution Defroster and floor vents One press: When the defroster is chosen manually, all the windows (except the rear side windows, where the air flow is off) are demisted by: •...
Page 113 93_US_M08.book Page 113 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Start in cold weather To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set- ting, maximum heat and low fan speed. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased.
Page 114 115. 2 Push one time on the defroster button. If (before contacting a dealer. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer) this is not enough... 3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not • If you feel that the ACC system is not func- enough...
Page 115 93_US_M08.book Page 115 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls ACC- Convertible Settings Settings When the soft top is folded, several func- Some of the functions of the ACC system Climate System tions in the ACC-system is effected. can be customized.
Page 116 93_US_M08.book Page 116 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Instruments and controls Explanation of how the ACC system can be Heated Seats Fan Settings customized under Settings. AUTO HIGH SPEED Rear Defroster The front seat heating is controlled This selection give a slightly higher automatically.
Page 117 Further customizations to this function can be made at a workshop. We recommend that you contact 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.
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Page 119: Interior Equipment
93_US_M08.book Page 119 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment __________ Electric windows_______ Rearview mirrors_______ Moonroof 3 3 3 3 ___________ Interior lighting ________ Cup holder 3 3 3 3 __________ Power Outlet 3 3 3 3 ________ Storage compartments__ Trunk ________________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars...
Page 120: Steering Wheel Adjustment
93_US_M08.book Page 120 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment WARNING Only adjust the steering wheel while the car is stationary so that you are not dis- tracted from the traffic. The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
Page 121: Electric Windows
93_US_M08.book Page 121 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 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.
Page 122 93_US_M08.book Page 122 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Pinch protection 3 3 3 3 To close On certain model variants, the front electric windows are equipped with pinch protec- WARNING tion. This is activated if something gets trapped between the window pane and door Take care when closing a window to frame when the window is closed.
Page 123 93_US_M08.book Page 123 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Calibration Calibration is performed as follows: Deactivating the rear window switches 1 Close the doors. WARNING 2 The car must be running at idling speed. in the driver’s door deactivates the The battery charger must not be window switches in the rear doors.
Page 124: Rearview Mirrors
93_US_M08.book Page 124 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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.
Page 125: Interior Rearview Mirror
93_US_M08.book Page 125 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass 3 3 3 3 WARNING Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of moving door or gate to pre- vent potential harm or damage.
Page 126 93_US_M08.book Page 126 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Preparations for first-time programming Programming Note: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Before programming the garage opener for The garage opener can record and store the this Programming Step 4 with procedures the first time, you must delete any factory frequencies of three different remote con-...
Page 127 93_US_M08.book Page 127 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two Gate Operator / Canadian Programming seconds and then turns to a constant Canadian radio-frequency laws require NOTE light continue with "Programming" transmitter signals to "time-out"...
Page 128 93_US_M08.book Page 128 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Erasing the three buttons Opening a garage door To erase programming from the three but- To operate, simply press and release the tons (individual buttons cannot be erased programmed button. Activation will now but can be "reprogrammed"...
Page 129 93_US_M08.book Page 129 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 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.
Page 130: Moonroof 3 3 3 3
93_US_M08.book Page 130 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Moonroof 3 3 3 3 WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the electric moonroof. Risk of serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car.
Page 131 93_US_M08.book Page 131 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Comfort opening 3 3 3 3 To close Ventilation position (rear edge of moon- roof open) Comfort opening is the remote opening of • To open – press in the control. windows and the moonroof.
Page 132: Emergency Operation Of The Moonroof
93_US_M08.book Page 132 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Pinch protection 3 3 3 3 WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the moon- roof when it is closed without pinch pro- tection. The moonroof is equipped with pinch pro- tection.
Page 133: Interior Lighting
93_US_M08.book Page 133 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Rear lighting 1 Interior lighting always off 2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors 1 Reading lights 3 Interior lighting on continuously 2 Roof light When the switch is in the mid-position If a door is left open and the light switch is in Interior lighting (door-activated), the interior lighting will...
Page 134: Cup Holder 3 3 3 3
93_US_M08.book Page 134 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Cup holder 3 3 3 3 Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. WARNING If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes •...
Page 135 93_US_M08.book Page 135 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Cup holder in rear seat cushion 3 , Sport- Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart- ment between front seats 3 Sedan and SportCombi...
Page 136: Power Outlet 3 3 3 3
93_US_M08.book Page 136 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Power Outlet 3 3 3 3 Storage compartments WARNING WARNING The maximum output of the cigarette The glove box must be closed while trav- lighter socket is 240 W (20 A). The rating elling.
Page 137 93_US_M08.book Page 137 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Storage pocket on front edge of seats 3 Sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air. Storage compartment between front seats This allows the storage of chocolate dur- ing hot weather for example.
Page 138: Trunk
93_US_M08.book Page 138 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Trunk Folding down the rear seat, SportSedan 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 139 93_US_M08.book Page 139 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment 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.
Page 140: Load-Through Hatch
93_US_M08.book Page 140 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Load-through hatch, SportSedan 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 141: Tie Down Eyes, Sportsedan
93_US_M08.book Page 141 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment WARNING • Lay heavy bags on the floor. Place smaller and lighter bags on top. • Secure heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash.
Page 142: Lighting
93_US_M08.book Page 142 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Trunk lighting • Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its handling char- On the underside of the parcel shelf is a light acteristics (see page 286).
Page 143 93_US_M08.book Page 143 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Folding down the rear seat backrest, SportCombi 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 144 93_US_M08.book Page 144 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment WARNING • Lay heavy bags on the floor. Place smaller and lighter bags on top. • Elastic cargo net 3: WARNING. Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage.
Page 145 93_US_M08.book Page 145 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Load-through hatch, SportCombi 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 146: Tie Down Eyes, Sportcombi
93_US_M08.book Page 146 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Tie down eyes, SportCombi WARNING There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In general, loads should be placed as far forward and •...
Page 147 93_US_M08.book Page 147 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Cargo net 3 3 3 3 • If possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load, because the anchoring possibili- WARNING ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position.
Page 148 93_US_M08.book Page 148 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Cargo net, vertical 3 3 3 3 , SportCombi Fit the net behind the rear seat backrest. 1 Remove the rear cover panels in the roof. 2 Fit the net’s upper fasteners into the two rear attachment points in the roof.
Page 149 93_US_M08.book Page 149 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Cargo net, floor mounted 3 3 3 3 , SportCombi 1 Fold up the floor. Position the edges of the floor in the slots in the side pieces. 2 Fit the bag/carrier on the lower floor and secure the net’s hooks in the folded-up floor.
Page 150 93_US_M08.book Page 150 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Interior equipment Cargo guard 3 3 3 3 , SportCombi NOTE Do not place any objects on the extended cargo guard. It is designed to shield against view and not for storage. To fit 1 Hold the cartridge so that the extendible part faces backward.
Page 151: Starting And Driving
For long trips __________ Electronic Stability ® Program ESP ______ Parking brake_________ Parking ______________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars Saab Parking (can depend on model variant, engine variant, Assistance 3 3 3 3 ________ market specification, options or accessories).
Page 152: Ignition Switch
93_US_M08.book Page 152 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Ignition switch WARNING The ignition switch is located on the center console between the front seats. In cars • Always remove the remote control with automatic transmission, the remote before leaving children unattended in control can only be removed when the the car.
Page 153 93_US_M08.book Page 153 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving OFF position ON position ST - starter position The entire electrical system is operative. The starter motor operates (automatic Parts of the electrical system are operative. Do not leave the remote control in the ON transmission: selector lever must be in P or Do not leave the remote control in the position when the engine is not running.
Page 154: Lock Buttons
93_US_M08.book Page 154 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Steering wheel lock If a fault arises affecting the steering wheel Starting the engine lock, the following message will be displayed on the SID: The steering wheel lock is electronic. The WARNING lock engages when the remote control is removed from the ignition and unlocks when...
Page 155 93_US_M08.book Page 155 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Starting the engine Cars with automatic transmission Useful tips on starting the engine The selector lever must be in the P or N Avoid racing the engine or loading it heavily If the engine has failed to start after several position.
Page 156: Important Considerations For Driving
For that limits the boost pressure. We optimum performance, use the recom- recommend that you contact a Saab mended grade of fuel. dealer as soon as possible. The light comes on in the event of an engine •...
Page 157 "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" in components, the following points must be the instrument panel will come on (see observed: page 83). Have the car checked at a work- shop as soon as possible. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.
Page 158 • If you bump start the car when the engine and take the car to a workshop. We is already at normal working temperature, recommend that you contact a Saab the engine must start to run on all cylin- dealer.
Page 159: Refueling
“hiss” noise to stop. Then , thus indicating a fault that must be unscrew the cap all the way. checked by your Saab dealer, see • Clean fuel from painted surfaces as page 83. soon as possible.
Page 160 93_US_M08.book Page 160 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Refueling NOTE WARNING Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is If a fire starts while you are refueling, do needed when the temperature rises.
Page 161: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Static electricity dis- vehicle. charge from the container can ignite the For optimum performance Saab recom- gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned mends: and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
Page 162 (CHECK ENGINE) on page 83. intake valves clean. If your vehicle experi- NOTE If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab ences problems due to dirty injectors or dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that valves, try a different brand of gasoline.
Page 163: Engine Break-In Period
Starting and driving gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. Engine Break-in Period Wearing in new brake pads Saab does not recommend the use of such New brake pads take time to bed in, about gasolines. Pistons, cylinder bores and bearings need...
Page 164: Manual Transmission
93_US_M08.book Page 164 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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 165: Automatic
93_US_M08.book Page 165 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Automatic transmission 3 3 3 3 WARNING Indication of gear position on main instrument panel • Depress the brake pedal when shifting the selector lever from P or N. •...
Page 166 93_US_M08.book Page 166 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Adaptive gear change patterns Thermal transmission protection The adaptive gear change pattern function The transmission has built-in protection adapts gear changing to the prevailing driv- against overheating. If the temperature of ing conditions.
Page 167 93_US_M08.book Page 167 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Lock-up WARNING The transmission’s torque converter has a lock-up function. This can lock the torque Remember to use the braking effect of the converter, thus reducing the engine speed engine (1st, 2nd or 3rd gear) when you and fuel consumption.
Page 168 Irrespective of the drivability of the car, the Contact a workshop to have the problem car must be taken to a workshop to have the checked and rectified. We recommend that problem checked and rectified. you contact a Saab dealer.
Page 169 93_US_M08.book Page 169 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Selector lever positions You must press the brake pedal to move the selector lever from the neutral position (N). The selector lever is locked and the transmission In neutral, the transmission is disengaged from the is mechanically blocked.
Page 170 93_US_M08.book Page 170 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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.
Page 171: Cruise Control
93_US_M08.book Page 171 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Cruise control To set the desired speed 1 Slide the switch to ON. (Cruise control system) 2 Move the thumbwheel up to SET/+ or SET/– when the car has reached the WARNING desired speed (above 15 mph (25 km/h)).
Page 172: Braking
93_US_M08.book Page 172 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving To reduce the preset speed To re-engage the system Braking You can reduce speed in any of the follow- Slide the switch to RESUME. The car will It is good practice to try your brakes period- ing ways: return to the previously set speed.
Page 173: Abs Brakes
93_US_M08.book Page 173 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving ABS brakes The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). This distri- WARNING butes the brake pressure between the front WARNING and rear wheels, in such a way as to achieve •...
Page 174 93_US_M08.book Page 174 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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 175: Traction Control System (Tcs)
93_US_M08.book Page 175 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Traction Control The TCS uses information from the ABS TCS OFF wheel sensors to detect when the front (driv- System (TCS) ing) wheels are rotating faster then the rear lights up if: wheels.
Page 176 93_US_M08.book Page 176 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving TCS indicator Temporarily turning the TCS off Disengage the system in Settings. 1 Select Settings using the steering When the ignition switch is turned to the ON The TCS is switched on automatically when position, the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds the engine is started.
Page 177: Electronic Stability
93_US_M08.book Page 177 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving ® Electronic Stability How the ESP system works ® ® Program ESP The ESP system can help to prevent the car from skidding by braking one or several wheels independently of the driver.
Page 178 ESP system is operative. ing any chassis components. We recom- ® mend that you contact a Saab dealer. Operation of the ESP system indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road, and that extra care should be taken by...
Page 179: Parking Brake
93_US_M08.book Page 179 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Parking brake Parking WARNING WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when • Never leave children or pets unat- you park the car. If the car is to be tended in the car.
Page 180 93_US_M08.book Page 180 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving NOTE 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.
Page 181 93_US_M08.book Page 181 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Long-term parking • Park the car in a dry, covered and well-ventilated building. Leave the park- If the car is not going to be used for some ing brake OFF! time, e.g.
Page 182: Saab Parking
The system uses four sensors in the rear The system is activated automatically when Saab Parking Assistance facilitates parking bumper. These emit ultrasound signals that reverse is engaged or selected. Audible and reversing. There are four sensors in the...
Page 183 The sensors must be kept clean to func- engaged, the sound pulse will stop after system, the Saab Parking Assistance auto- tion well. Ice, snow and dirt can affect 2 seconds. The sound pulses will return if matically compensates for the protrusion of their sensitivity.
Page 184 Settings. If the system malfunctions, the following message will appear on the SID: 1 Select Settings using the steering Saab Parking Assistance is activated wheel controls, automatically when reverse is Parking assistance 2 Press and hold the SET button until engaged.
Page 185: Economical Driving
93_US_M08.book Page 185 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Economical driving How to read the diagram: If fuel consumption with the engine at Factors affecting fuel normal temperature is 28 mpg (10 l/100 km), the actual fuel consumption consumption 3 miles (5 km) after the engine has started from cold will be:...
Page 186 We recommend engine block heater: speeds. that you contact a Saab dealer. • Lower fuel consumption. • Drive as smoothly and thoughtfully as Practical road tests have demonstrated that possible.
Page 187: Driving In Cold Weather
Warm up the key or use a de-icer. parked outdoors and in a garage. type must be fitted to all four wheels. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on • It is particularly important when the roads • Convertible: Avoid operating the soft top the best tires for your car.
Page 188 "Technical data" on page 285. If you get into a front wheel skid and the car • Check that the chains do not foul the We recommend that you contact a Saab has a manual transmission, the best wheel arch liner at full lock.
Page 189: Driving In Hot Climates
The engine tempera- ture should decrease. If the temperature continues to rise with the engine idling, the engine must be switched off. 3 Have the car’s cooling system checked. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.
Page 190: Towing A Trailer 3 3 3 3
• In addition, the car’s parking brake If the car has a 13-pin Saab genuine electri- may not always be sufficient to hold cal socket then it is possible to supply a the car and trailer securely, as the trailer/caravan with rear fog lights and wheels may start to slide.
Page 191 SID if the transmission fluid becomes • We recommend that you contact a too hot: Saab dealer for guidance on how to The following driving time limits are based connect a trailer hitch. on the capacity of the cooling system in hot Gearbox too hot.
Page 192 93_US_M08.book Page 192 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving When continuing your journey, manually Recommendations for cars with select a low gear in which the engine speed manual transmission is about 3,500 rpm until the incline eases (see page 170).
Page 193 93_US_M08.book Page 193 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Checks before driving Driving considerations Reversing Make sure that the car and trailer are in Always take extra care when towing a Get someone to help you keep an eye out good working order.
Page 194: Driving With A Roof Rack Load
220 lbs. (100 kg). Note that the roof load must be included in the car’s maximum per- missible payload and axle load. Strong, sturdy roof carriers designed spe- cially for your car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure roof loads securely.
Page 195 93_US_M08.book Page 195 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Fitting roof carriers 3 3 3 3 SportCombi with roof rails 1 Clean the car’s roof rails. 2 Check the markings on the cross members to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier.
Page 196: Driving With A Load
93_US_M08.book Page 196 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Driving with a load Driving with the trunk lid Driving in deep water open The handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loaded. NOTE WARNING Do not drive in puddles or water deeper NOTE than 7 in.
Page 197: Driving At Night
93_US_M08.book Page 197 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Driving at night Towing the car Front towing eye Bear in mind the following points, especially WARNING WARNING when driving at night: • Make sure that the towing eye is •...
Page 198 93_US_M08.book Page 198 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Front towing eye fitted. Rear towing eye Never use the towing eyes to pull the car The towing eye has a left-hand thread! unstuck. Rear towing eye Towing the car The front towing eye is stowed by the spare wheel.
Page 199: Vehicle Recovery
93_US_M08.book Page 199 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Always try to keep the towrope taut by Transporting the car gently applying the brake of the car on tow, as necessary. This will avoid the towrope NOTE being jerked violently.
Page 200: Jump Starting
93_US_M08.book Page 200 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving Jump starting NOTE NOTE WARNING Ignoring these steps could result in costly If the other system is not a 12-volt system damage to your vehicle that would not be with a negative ground, both vehicles can •...
Page 201 93_US_M08.book Page 201 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Starting and driving 7 Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of WARNING the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Using a match or flame of any kind near a battery can cause battery gas to explode.
Page 202: For Long Trips
To avoid damaging the car’s electrical advisable to have your car inspected by system and electronics, the following rules your Saab dealer. must be followed when charging the battery Obtain a few important items to take along or jump starting the car.
Page 203: Car Care
93_US_M08.book Page 203 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Car care Hood ________________ Tires _________________ Engine ______________ Automatic tire pressure monitoring system ____ Engine bay, 4-cyl engine Compact spare ________ Engine bay, V6 engine _ Changing a tire ________ Engine oil ____________ Safety belts ___________ Air filter______________...
Page 204: Hood
93_US_M08.book Page 204 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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 205: Engine
Engine Turbo V6 engine Engine families The V6 engine is a turbocharged V6 engine Saab cars imported into the United States Turbo 4-cylinder engine produced completely of aluminium with 60° and Canada meet all applicable emission between the cylinder banks, 4 valves per control standards.
Page 206: Emission Control Systems
The Saab Trionic engine management continuously monitors the operation of atmosphere require regular checking and system is a unique Saab development that these systems and has on-board diag- adjustment at the intervals specified in the combines sequential multiport fuel injection, nostic capabilities (OBD II).
Page 207 “Refueling”, see • Charge air pressure. possible. We recommend that you con- page 159. tact a Saab dealer. • Intake air temperature. When refueling, make sure you screw the • Crankshaft position. filler cap on and keep turning until it has clicked 3 times.
Page 208: Engine Bay, 4-Cyl Engine
93_US_M08.book Page 208 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Engine bay, 4-cyl engine 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 209: Engine Bay, V6 Engine
93_US_M08.book Page 209 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Engine bay, V6 engine 1 Power-steering fluid reservoir 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse box 6 Washer-fluid reservoir 7 Oil filler cap 8 Engine-oil dipstick...
Page 210: Engine Oil
93_US_M08.book Page 210 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level regularly. 1 Park the car on a level ground. 2 Switch off the engine and wait for 2–5 minutes. The engine should be at normal operating temperature.
Page 211: Air Filter
• Protect the environment. Do not dis- To ensure reliable operation, only use pose of oil into the ground or down a an air filter recommended by Saab drain. Dispose of all used oil and Automobile AB. oil filters at an appropriate disposal...
Page 212: Transmission Fluid
• The cooling system is pressurized – been approved by Saab. at regular intervals. hot coolant and vapor can escape when the filler cap is released. These can cause injury to your eyes and burns.
Page 213 Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab-approved concentrated coolant and clean water. We recommend that you con- tact an authorized Saab dealer. If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added, run the engine until warm so that the thermostat opens.
Page 214: Brake/Clutch Fluid And Brake Pads
If the brake fluid should require chang- and Service Book. pedal or parking brake lever travel, whether ing, this must be carried out at a Saab the brake pads are worn and need replac- The brake and clutch fluid reservoir is trans- dealer.
Page 215: Power Steering
Brake pads should only be changed at a the reservoir regularly, in accordance with workshop. We recommend that you con- the service program. tact a Saab dealer. The wheels should point directly forwards during this check. Power steering fluid reservoir, 4-cyl Clean round the cap before unscrewing it.
Page 216: Battery
93_US_M08.book Page 216 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Battery Check the charge state and electrolyte level of the battery regularly. WARNING NOTE A discharged battery can freeze and frac- • When working on the battery, highly ture. Batteries should therefore always be explosive gas can build up.
Page 217 93_US_M08.book Page 217 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care 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.
Page 218 If there are visible signs of damage, have the car checked at a workshop before resetting the disconnect switch. We recommend that you contact a authorized Saab dealer. Battery disconnect switch with reset A collision could cause a short circuit in the button alternator or starter motor.
Page 219: Drive Belt
93_US_M08.book Page 219 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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 220: Wipers And Washers
93_US_M08.book Page 220 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care 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 221: Washer Fluid
93_US_M08.book Page 221 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers (if equipped) are deactivated. This is in order to prioritize the windshield. The following message is displayed on the SID: Washer fluid level low.
Page 222: Direction Indicators
93_US_M08.book Page 222 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Changing bulbs Autochecking of lights The bulbs that are most important from the point of view of traffic safety are monitored WARNING by the car’s electrical system. If one of these bulbs should fail, a message will be dis- Before changing a bulb in the engine played on the SID.
Page 223 Right high beam failure. times as much light as halogen bulbs and have a significantly longer service life. We recommend you to contact a Saab The lamp units consist of a gas discharge Note dealer to have a xenon headlight changed lamp containing xenon.
Page 224: Washer Fluid
93_US_M08.book Page 224 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Retainers on the battery cover Changing the low beam bulb 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers. Low beam, halogen Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until Left-hand side it locks.
Page 225 93_US_M08.book Page 225 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Retainers on the battery cover Changing the high beam bulb 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers. High beam, halogen Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until Left-hand side it locks.
Page 226 93_US_M08.book Page 226 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Retainers on the battery cover it locks. To facilitate fitting, look in through the headlight lens when fitting the bulb. Check that the new bulb is firmly seated. Daytime Running Light 4 Refit the cover over the rear of the headlight.
Page 227 93_US_M08.book Page 227 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Change of front turn signal bulb Front turn signal bulbs Side-mounted turn signal bulbs Left-hand side 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward so that its 3 Fit the new bulb. rear end can be pulled out.
Page 228 Side marker lights and parking lights con- 3 Reversing lights sists of LEDs.We recommend that you con- 4 Rear fog light (left-hand side) tact a Saab dealer if they need changing. WARNING 5 High-mounted stop light • Never crawl under a car that is sup- ported only by a jack.
Page 229: Taillights
93_US_M08.book Page 229 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Taillights, Convertible Taillights, SportCombi 1 Turn signals 1 Turn signals Stop lights, taillights and turn 2 Taillights/stop lights 2 Taillights/stop lights signal bulbs, SportSedan 3 Reversing lights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light (left-hand side) 4 Rear fog light (left-hand side) 1 Lower the cover in the trim behind the...
Page 230 93_US_M08.book Page 230 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Stop lights, taillights and turn Turn signals, reversing light and Reversing lights and rear fog signal bulbs, Convertible rear fog light, SportCombi light, SportSedan 1 Remove the cover. 1 Remove the cover. Removing the trunk lid trim 2 Carefully remove the bulb holder with 2 Remove the bulb holder with the broken...
Page 231 93_US_M08.book Page 231 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Changing bulbs Changing bulbs Reversing lights and rear fog 1 Press down the plastic lug on the bulb 1 Carefully remove the bulb holder with lights, Convertible holder. the broken bulb. The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting.
Page 232: Dome Light, Convertible
93_US_M08.book Page 232 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Dome light, front, SportSedan Dome light, rear, SportSedan and Dome light, Convertible and SportCombi SportCombi 1 Pull down the rear edge of the light fitting. 1 Pull down the rear edge of the lens. 1 Remove the entire overhead panel: ease out the trailing end first, and then 2 If the center bulb needs replacing, open...
Page 233 93_US_M08.book Page 233 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Hatch opened for replacement of center Glove box lighting 3 3 3 3 bulb License plate lighting 1 Undo the two screws and remove the 1 Remove the lamp housing using a short lens.
Page 234 93_US_M08.book Page 234 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Trunk lighting, SportSedan The lamp fitting is located under the parcel shelf. 1 Remove the lamp fitting by pulling down one end. 2 The baffle must be removed before the bulb can be replaced.
Page 235 93_US_M08.book Page 235 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing, we rec- ommend that you visit a Saab dealer. Courtesy/floor lighting 3 3 3 3 Trunk lighting, SportCombi 1 Pull the lamp housing forward slightly 1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting and lift it out at the rear.
Page 236 93_US_M08.book Page 236 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Bulb table No. Designation Watt- 1 H7 High beam (cars with halogen light) Front fog lights 3 2 H8 3 H11 Low beam (cars with halogen light) 3457 A/AK 30 cp Direction indicator, front (yellow) 5 P21W...
Page 237: Fuses
Sound fuse / Blown fuse • We recommend that you always con- sult an Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment. To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it Failure to do so can result in the elec- from the panel.
Page 238 Fuse panel in end of dash in the electrical system. Have the car checked. We recommend that you con- tact a Saab dealer. A special tool for removing fuses is provided on the hatch on the left-hand end of the dash.
Page 239 93_US_M08.book Page 239 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Interior lighting incl. glove box Accessories Amplifier 2, Sound System 3 Control module in driver’s door Passenger Sensing System 7.5 Headlight levelling switch 3 7.5 Hands-free 3; brake light switch; manual climate control 3;...
Page 240 7.5 Autodimming rearview mirror 3; rain sensor 3 Moonroof 3 7.5 XM-radio 3, TMC-tuner 3 7.5 Saab Parking Assistance (SPA) 3; control module in rear doors; dome light (Convertible) Radio 3; navigation 3 7,5 TPMS (automatic tire pressure monitoring system) Movement sensor 3;...
Page 241 93_US_M08.book Page 241 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care 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 3 Telematics 3 Trunk fuse panel, Convertible...
Page 242 93_US_M08.book Page 242 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Washer fluid pump, headlights 3 Front right parking light; front right turn signal; left and right side turn signal; right high beam; left low beam; front left fog light 3 Windshield wiper motor, low speed Windshield wiper motor, high speed Parking heater;...
Page 243 93_US_M08.book Page 243 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care 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 Washer fluid pump, rear window 3 Fuse panel in front of battery 3 3 3 3...
Page 244: Tires
1 mile (1.6 km). during highway driving) by approximately your Saab Warranty and Service Record 4 psi (28 kPa). When the temperature of the Booklet for details. Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that tires changes by 50°F (10°C), the tire pres-...
Page 245: Tire Inspection And Rotation
93_US_M08.book Page 245 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care High speed operation If you’ll be driving at high speeds, speeds of How to Check 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is Use a good quality pocket-type gage to legal, set the cold inflation pressure to the check tire pressure.
Page 246: When It Is Time For New Tires
93_US_M08.book Page 246 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight- Flat spotting When It Is Time for New Tires ened. See page 265. All tires get hot, especially on long journeys One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is or when the car is driven hard.
Page 247 Wheels/tires combinations that are not if wheels of a different dimension are fitted. approved by Saab can negatively affect the Contact a Saab dealer. car’s directional stability, steering and brak- Because of front wheel drive, the front tires ing in both wet and dry conditions.
Page 248: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
States.) The grades are molded on the side- Wheels larger than 17" must not be fitted walls of most passenger car tires. The Uni- on the Saab 9-3 for reasons above. The form Tire Quality Grading system does not permissible offset is 1.61 inch (41 mm).
Page 249 93_US_M08.book Page 249 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The treadwear grade is a comparative The temperature grades are A (the highest), rating based on the wear rate of the tire B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned when tested under controlled conditions on...
Page 250: 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 251: Tire Chains
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while where legal and only when you must. you’re driving, especially if you maintain Contact your Saab dealer regarding suit- WARNING your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, able snow chains. Install them on the it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 252: Tire Sidewall Labeling
93_US_M08.book Page 252 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Tire Sidewall Labeling Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire Size Tire manufacturers are required to grade Useful information about a tire is molded The following illustration shows an example tires based on the performance factors: into it´s sidewall.
Page 253: Tire Markings
93_US_M08.book Page 253 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Aspect ratio: A two-digit number that indi- Tire markings Speed ratings cates the tire height-to-width measure- Tire approved for speeds up to An example of the meaning of the different ments.
Page 254: Tire Terminology And Definitions
93_US_M08.book Page 254 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Loading Your Vehicle Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Page 255 93_US_M08.book Page 255 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care DOT Markings: A code molded into the Maximum Load rating: The load rating for Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehi- sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in a tire at the maximum permissible inflation cle manufacturer´s recommended tire infla- compliance with the U.S.
Page 256 93_US_M08.book Page 256 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Tread Width: The width of the tire´s tread. Steps for Determining Correct 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on Load Limit UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grade Stan- the vehicle.
Page 257: Automatic Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(if different from the original driver always has the responsibility that • Start to remove the tire opposite the size) and also supply Saab approved winter the tires have the correct air pressure. valve. tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims.
Page 258 93_US_M08.book Page 258 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care three month period. The outside tempera- ture could also affect tire pressure. If the system has triggered a low pressure warning or alarm then the tire pressure must be adjusted to the recommended pressure in order to put out the warning or alarm.
Page 259 93_US_M08.book Page 259 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Malfunctions Tire pressure system failure. Contact service. The above message is shown on the SID if: • a wheel without pressure sensor has been fitted (e.g. spare wheel) • one or more pressure sensors are broken or missing •...
Page 260: Compact Spare
(see page 230). roadholding. Your Saab is equipped with a trip computer The compact spare is light and easy to • Tire pressure: refer to page 294. and you can use its “Speed warning” func- handle when changing the tire.
Page 261 93_US_M08.book Page 261 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care • The car must not be driven with more than Tools under a panel in the trunk one compact spare tire at a time. • Avoid driving against the curb. •...
Page 262: Changing A Tire
93_US_M08.book Page 262 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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.
Page 263 93_US_M08.book Page 263 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care To be even more certain the vehicle won't • The jack should be stored correctly move, you should put blocks at the front under the carpeting in the trunk. If it and rear of the tire farthest away from the lies loose in the car, it could thrown for- one being changed.
Page 264 93_US_M08.book Page 264 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Marking of jacking points Jacking points Removing the plastic wheel bolt covers 2 It is not necessary to remove the wheel 1 Wind the jack up to a suitable height cover.
Page 265 We rec- toolkit. ommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Driving with tire chains 3 3 3 3 , see page 188 • When refitting a wheel cover, make sure that the valve protrudes through the marked recess in the wheel cover.
Page 266: Safety Belts
We recommend that you contact a Saab When using a stain remover, always work dealer. from the outside towards the center to avoid leaving a ring.
Page 267: Textile Carpeting
Do not vent when carrying out repairs or mainte- instructions on the packaging. use strong cleaners, as these can dry out nance. Saab recommends the use of envi- the paintwork. Do not use harsh polishing agents, cleaning ronmentally-friendly cleaning solutions.
Page 268 In the U.S., Saab offers a full complement of • Never treat the soft top with hot wax or car care products. See your dealer or visit similar.
Page 269 93_US_M08.book Page 269 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care When the soft top is only slightly soiled, 4 Move the washing brush backwards and • Never use petrochemical based sol- follow the directions on the cleaning agent forwards, not diagonally, from side to vents for cleaning.
Page 270: Waxing And Polishing
Touch-up stone-chip damage as follows: from a workshop. We recommend that you 1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area. contact a Saab dealer. 2 Then apply the primer, base color and In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork, finally, the clear enamel. To achieve the...
Page 271: Anti-Corrosion Treatment
1 Body panel prone to damage. This applies particularly 2 Zinc (certain components only) 7.5 µm etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab 3 Phosphate coating 3 –5 µm to the underside of the car and inside the dealer will be pleased to give you further 4 Cathodic ED 23 µm...
Page 272 93_US_M08.book Page 272 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care What causes rust? Preventive maintenance • Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- The following procedures are necessary to purpose (dish washing) detergent and ject to rusting whenever air and moisture...
Page 273: Recovery And/Or
Water can collect in these areas is best done with a scraper and a steel wire www.saab.com. and remain for prolonged periods. Dry brush, followed by washing with solvent. any wet areas including the floor mats.
Page 274: Air Conditioning (A/C)
• All repairs and adjustments to the A/C mend that you contact a Saab dealer. cleaning the condenser or radiator due to system must be carried out at a Saab the risk of damage. dealer authorized for this kind of work.
Page 275: Headlight Aiming
Saab dealer for service. However, it is enough. aiming is being done. possible for you to re-aim your headlights as described in the following procedure.
Page 276 93_US_M08.book Page 276 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care Vertical aiming device 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.
Page 277 93_US_M08.book Page 277 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Car care NOTE Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut-off when aim- ing. Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build-up that may cause damage to the headlight. 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the horizontal cut-off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the...
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Page 279: Customer Assistance And Information
93_US_M08.book Page 279 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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 ___________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant,...
Page 280: Maintenance Schedule
When the message Time for car is due for regular maintenance. of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary service. is displayed, contact your Saab to ensure the proper emission control sys- Dealer for a service appointment.
Page 281 • Most trips are through dusty areas (such COUPONS location. as construction zones). When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for • If the vehicle is used for delivery service, scheduled maintenance, present the War- police, taxi or other commercial applica- ranties &...
Page 282: Owner Assistance
Record Booklet. Knowing your current For complete information about all applica- fessional technicians. Consult your Saab address allows Saab to contact you in the ble warranties, including the New Car War- dealer for prices for your model. event of a recall or service campaign.
Page 283: Reporting Safety Defects (Usa)
In Canada, please call our dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. To contact NHTSA, you may call the...
Page 284: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
• as part of Saab’s defense of litigation cult driving situations. Some information through the discovery process, or may be stored during regular operations to •...
Page 285: Technical Data
93_US_M08.book Page 285 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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 _______ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars...
Page 286: General Data
93_US_M08.book Page 286 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Technical data General data Overall length, including bumpers: SportSedan and Convertible _________ 182.9'' (4647 mm) SportCombi_______________________ 183.8'' (4670 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 80.2'' (2038 mm) V.I.N. label on vehi- V.I.N.
Page 287 93_US_M08.book Page 287 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Technical data Curb weight Weight distribution: (i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- Curb weight + driver (150 lbs. (68 kg)), ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel): front/rear, SportSedan and SportCombi_ approx.
Page 288 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 190).
Page 289: Engine
16 valves, two 900 rpm. balancer shafts Antifreeze _________________________ Saab-approved V6 engine ________________________ Six cylinders, antifreeze 4 overhead cam- Coolant capacity: shafts, 24 valves, 4-cyl engine ______________________ 7.5 qts. (7.1 l)
Page 290: Engine Oil
At your Saab dealers you can find Saab and GM Genuine en- gine oils. Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs.
Page 291: Fuel
Electrical system Fuel tank capacity 16.05 U.S. gal. (61 l) Voltage ___________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ____________________ 60 Ah For optimum performance Saab recom- Gasoline engines – Starter motor: mends: AON 90. 4-cyl engine ______________________ 1.8 kW Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not V6 engine ________________________ 1.4 kW...
Page 292: Drive Belt
Selector lever positions_______________ P, R, N, D, M and differential Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate Oil type (for topping up) _______________ Saab MTF 0063 clutches, brake bands and one-way Oil capacity ________________________ 3.15 qts. (3.0 l) couplings Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest Speed mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in top gear: gear ____________________________ 29–35 (46–56)
Page 293: Suspension
93_US_M08.book Page 293 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Technical data Suspension Brake fluid_________________________ To DOT 4. Do not use DOT 5. Spring type, front and rear_____________ Coil springs Disc diameter: Maximum deflection of springs: Front ____________________________ 11.9 in. Front ____________________________ 7.0'' (178 mm) (302 mm) **) Rear ____________________________ 8.3'' (212 mm) Front 3 *) ________________________...
Page 294: Wheels And Tires
7.5x17" __________________________ 235/45 R17 94 W Wheel ___________________________ 6.5x16" Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recommend Tire _____________________________ 215/55 R16 that you contact an authorized Saab dealer regarding accept- able options. Pressure _________________________ 250 kPa (36 psi) Winter (snow) tires Maximum life _____________________...
Page 295 Summer tires 6.5x16"_______ 215/55 R16 M+S or 215/55 R16 235/45 R17 94 W – Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Winter (snow) tires Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph 215/55 R16 93 Q (50 km/h).
Page 296: Tire Pressure
93_US_M08.book Page 296 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Technical data Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed Front Rear * Do not exceed posted speed limits. psi/kPa psi/kPa mph (km/h) By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the sur- rounding air temperature.
Page 297: Plates And Labels
93_US_M08.book Page 297 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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-...
Page 298 4 = 4-door 7 = Convertible 2 Country _______ S = Sweden 5 = 5-door 3 Manufacturer ___ 3 = Saab Automobile AB 7 Gearbox _______ 5 = 5-speed manual 4 Product line ____ F = 9-3 6 = 6-speed manual...
Page 299 Customized systems Courtesy Headlamp Feature • The length of time the lights are on. Several of the systems in your Saab can be customized to better suit your individual • Whether the reversing light or tail lights needs. Contact your Saab dealer should come on as well as the dipped beam.
Page 300 93_US_M08.book Page 300 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Technical data Warning and indications that can Washer fluid level low. Coolant level low. be shown on the SID Refill. Refill. Which warnings and indications that can be shown depends on engine variant and car Rain sensor malfunc.
Page 301 93_US_M08.book Page 301 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Technical data Parking assistance Left front turn signal Right reversing light malfunction. Service. failure. failure. Parking assistance Left rear turn signal License plate light sensor interference. failure. failure. Right front turn signal Left rear taillight Close doors.
Page 302 93_US_M08.book Page 302 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Technical data Low tire pressure rear right. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure front right. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure front left. Make a safe stop. Tire pressure system failure.
Page 303: Index
93_US_M08.book Page 303 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Index Index Brake fluid, grade _______________ 295 Child seats ______________________ 24 Brakes ________________________ 172 Cigarette lighter _________________ 136 Braking _______________________ 172 Cleaning the engine bay __________ 267 Bulb changing __________________ 222 Cleaning upholstery ______________ 266 Bulb table _____________________ 236 Closing the soft top manually,...
Page 304: Economical Motoring
93_US_M08.book Page 304 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Index Deep water, driving through _______ 196 Electrically adjustable seats ________ 20 Filling up ______________________ 159 Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 254 Electric engine heater ____________ 186 Flat spots, tires _________________ 246 Determining correct load, tires _____ 256 Electric heating, front seats ________ 115 Floor jack ______________________ 263...
Page 305 93_US_M08.book Page 305 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Index Head restraint, Convertible _________ 74 Luggage compartment lighting, Head restraints __________________ 23 SportSedan _______________134 Headlight flasher _________________ 99 Luggage compartment lighting, Key ___________________________ 48 Headlight levelling ________________ 98 changing _____________________ 234 Kick-down _____________________ 167 Headlights ______________________ 98 Kurvljusstrålkastare _______________ 99...
Page 306 Reading lights, Convertible _________ 78 Parking _______________________ 179 Rear fog light ___________________ 101 Parking aid ____________________ 182 Saab Information Display __________ 89 Rear seat, folding down, SportCombi 143 Parking brake __________________ 179 Saab Parking Assistance _________ 182 Rear seat, safety belts ____________ 17...
Page 307: Touching Up Paintwork
93_US_M08.book Page 307 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Index Signalling, horn _________________ 120 Tire, spare _____________________ 260 Ski hatch, SportCombi ___________ 145 Tires _________________________ 244 Ski hatch, SportSedan ___________ 140 Tools and spare wheel ___________ 260 Vanity mirror ___________________ 134 Spare wheel ___________________ 260 Touching up paintwork ___________ 270 Vehicle Data Collection ___________ 284...
Page 308 93_US_M08.book Page 308 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Index Wiper blades ___________________ 220 Wipers ________________________ 103 Xenon cornering headlights ________ 99 Xenon headlights _______________ 223 Xenon headlights, head light levelling...
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