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93_US_M08.book Page 1 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2008 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2007 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 47 61 81 119 151 203 279 285 303
93_US_M08.book Page 1 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2008 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2007 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 47 61 81 119 151 203 279 285 303
Owner's Manual
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...the back of potential damage to help, or you read through the manual before taking the car out for future reference. If you have any damage caused by the fitting of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are not followed. Importation and distribution of spare parts, ...-955-9007 or email them at 1-800-263-1999. Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Saab Automobile AB WARNING Failure to be pleased to the car if the recommendations are handled exclusively by Saab Cars USA, Inc. 93_US_M08.book Page 2 Friday, May 11...
...the back of potential damage to help, or you read through the manual before taking the car out for future reference. If you have any damage caused by the fitting of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are not followed. Importation and distribution of spare parts, ...-955-9007 or email them at 1-800-263-1999. Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Saab Automobile AB WARNING Failure to be pleased to the car if the recommendations are handled exclusively by Saab Cars USA, Inc. 93_US_M08.book Page 2 Friday, May 11...
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... AM 3 Instrument panel Fuel gauge _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Speedometer _____ Tachometer _____ Temperature gauge_____ Turbo gauge _____ Warning and indicator lights _____ Saab Information Display (SID)___ 89 90 87 87 88 88 82 89 Cruise Control _____ 171 Direction indicators _____ 101 High/Low beam switch ____... _____ 98 High/low beam _____ 99 Parking lights_____ 98 Rear fog light_____ 101 Automatic climate control __ Hazard warning lights_____ Seat heating, ACC _____ Car care and maintenance _ 107 102 114 274 Power Outlet _____ Cigarette lighter _____ 136 136
... AM 3 Instrument panel Fuel gauge _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Speedometer _____ Tachometer _____ Temperature gauge_____ Turbo gauge _____ Warning and indicator lights _____ Saab Information Display (SID)___ 89 90 87 87 88 88 82 89 Cruise Control _____ 171 Direction indicators _____ 101 High/Low beam switch ____... _____ 98 High/low beam _____ 99 Parking lights_____ 98 Rear fog light_____ 101 Automatic climate control __ Hazard warning lights_____ Seat heating, ACC _____ Car care and maintenance _ 107 102 114 274 Power Outlet _____ Cigarette lighter _____ 136 136
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This label is only found on specified vehicle. Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). Changing wheels Use only on cars with xenon headlights. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. Do not get under a vehicle that is the safest place for children. • Never put a rear-facing child seat ...
This label is only found on specified vehicle. Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). Changing wheels Use only on cars with xenon headlights. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. Do not get under a vehicle that is the safest place for children. • Never put a rear-facing child seat ...
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93_US_M08.book Page 10 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 10 Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking Refer to the Owner's Manual Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child ...
93_US_M08.book Page 10 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 10 Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking Refer to the Owner's Manual Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child ...
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93_US_M08.book Page 11 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraints _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 23 24 32 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
93_US_M08.book Page 11 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraints _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 23 24 32 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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...reminder Safety belts WARNING • Buckle up . Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are multiplied and can result in the main instrument and for all car occupants. 93_US_M08.book Page 12 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 12 Safety Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the ... safety belt reminder is in needless injury or even death for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. The stresses imposed on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will come on after 30 seconds. The reminder for the driver is lit on the front seat passengers and...
...reminder Safety belts WARNING • Buckle up . Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are multiplied and can result in the main instrument and for all car occupants. 93_US_M08.book Page 12 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 12 Safety Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the ... safety belt reminder is in needless injury or even death for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. The stresses imposed on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will come on after 30 seconds. The reminder for the driver is lit on the front seat passengers and...
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...position for children up to the age of 10. • Children who have grown out of a child seat should not be restrained by the car's standard three-point belts. In the event of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in the belt. Make ...Pull the belt tight - particularly important when thick outer clothing is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs. • Children up to 6 years of movement. Saab recommends the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is...
...position for children up to the age of 10. • Children who have grown out of a child seat should not be restrained by the car's standard three-point belts. In the event of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in the belt. Make ...Pull the belt tight - particularly important when thick outer clothing is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs. • Children up to 6 years of movement. Saab recommends the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is...
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The pretensioners are activated in a roll over . We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the movement... "slackening" the safety belt slightly to the safety belt yourself. Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the car is involved in use but not activated should the car roll over crash. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The force limiters reduce belt loads on crash. The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated...
The pretensioners are activated in a roll over . We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the movement... "slackening" the safety belt slightly to the safety belt yourself. Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the car is involved in use but not activated should the car roll over crash. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The force limiters reduce belt loads on crash. The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated...
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... Lastly, adjust the position of the lever will increase the height in the following order: Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to lower the seat. Repeated downward presses of the steering wheel (see page 120). Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following...
... Lastly, adjust the position of the lever will increase the height in the following order: Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to lower the seat. Repeated downward presses of the steering wheel (see page 120). Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following...
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Backrest rake angle WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the seat is being driven and it may move while the car is locked in injury to provide stepless adjustment of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position. Lumbar support 3 Adjust the firmness of ...
Backrest rake angle WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the seat is being driven and it may move while the car is locked in injury to provide stepless adjustment of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position. Lumbar support 3 Adjust the firmness of ...
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With the doors closed (applicable only to cars without window and sunroof pinch protection). However, there are actuated by the electrically adjustable seats, for...AM 20 Safety Electrically adjustable front seats 3 WARNING • The seats are two exceptions: • To facilitate getting into the car, both doors have been closed the seats can be adjusted up to 2 minutes after both seats can be adjusted when either ... play with the electrically-operated seats. • Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by powerful motors.
With the doors closed (applicable only to cars without window and sunroof pinch protection). However, there are actuated by the electrically adjustable seats, for...AM 20 Safety Electrically adjustable front seats 3 WARNING • The seats are two exceptions: • To facilitate getting into the car, both doors have been closed the seats can be adjusted up to 2 minutes after both seats can be adjusted when either ... play with the electrically-operated seats. • Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by powerful motors.
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... event of the head. The SAHR is forced back against the backrest. These are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The front seats are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash. • Raise the...
... event of the head. The SAHR is forced back against the backrest. These are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The front seats are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash. • Raise the...
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... front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag WARNING Protect children from inside the car. For Trunk Release Handle information see page 53 and 141. Small children can be killed or seriously ...injured by mistake. • Always lock the doors and trunk of your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach. • Keep the rear fold...-down seat closed to play in the trunk of your car. Child safety WARNING • Children can drown in a short time in less than 55 inches (140 ...
... front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag WARNING Protect children from inside the car. For Trunk Release Handle information see page 53 and 141. Small children can be killed or seriously ...injured by mistake. • Always lock the doors and trunk of your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach. • Keep the rear fold...-down seat closed to play in the trunk of your car. Child safety WARNING • Children can drown in a short time in less than 55 inches (140 ...
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...the two outboard seating positions in the rear seat, and there is installed in the car to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for and equipped with the manufacturer's child restraint instructions. Saab recommends the use of a rear-facing child seat for as long as this is... on next page. In this manual. The top tethers are designed to protect the child correctly. When fitting child restraints in cars you always consult your Saab dealer. However, the type of restraint must be able to withstand only those loads imposed by the child restraint manufacturer. The ...
...the two outboard seating positions in the rear seat, and there is installed in the car to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for and equipped with the manufacturer's child restraint instructions. Saab recommends the use of a rear-facing child seat for as long as this is... on next page. In this manual. The top tethers are designed to protect the child correctly. When fitting child restraints in cars you always consult your Saab dealer. However, the type of restraint must be able to withstand only those loads imposed by the child restraint manufacturer. The ...
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... strap. Rigid 2-point lower anchorage with top tether 27 Semi-rigid 2-point lower anchorage with top tether When fitting child restraints in -car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions, see page 28 and 30. 8 Pull the child restraint to the child restraint manufacturers instructions... is securely attached at both restraint attachment arms are properly attached to the bars. 7 Attach the top tether strap to the in cars you must always read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruction. 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated...
... strap. Rigid 2-point lower anchorage with top tether 27 Semi-rigid 2-point lower anchorage with top tether When fitting child restraints in -car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions, see page 28 and 30. 8 Pull the child restraint to the child restraint manufacturers instructions... is securely attached at both restraint attachment arms are properly attached to the bars. 7 Attach the top tether strap to the in cars you must always read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruction. 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated...
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Child top tether anchorages in parcel shelf, SportSedan Child restraints with three top tether anchorages. The car is provided with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats SportSedan WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached ...according to Canadian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Use the one that is right behind the seating position in which the child restraint is to be installed and attach the restraint as...
Child top tether anchorages in parcel shelf, SportSedan Child restraints with three top tether anchorages. The car is provided with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats SportSedan WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached ...according to Canadian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Use the one that is right behind the seating position in which the child restraint is to be installed and attach the restraint as...
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..., do not pull the top tether strap through the cargo net in such a way that there is slack in the strap to Canadian and U.S. The car is provided with a tether strap must be attached according to the child seat. 93_US_M08.book Page 29 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety... top tether anchorages are located on the safety belts and the top tether strap. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer.
..., do not pull the top tether strap through the cargo net in such a way that there is slack in the strap to Canadian and U.S. The car is provided with a tether strap must be attached according to the child seat. 93_US_M08.book Page 29 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety... top tether anchorages are located on the safety belts and the top tether strap. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer.
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... , place it in its highest position. Child restraints with two top tether anchorages. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The car is securely mounted. How to take away the head restraint 1 Raise the head restraint 2 Push the catch forward and pull the head restraint straight...
... , place it in its highest position. Child restraints with two top tether anchorages. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The car is securely mounted. How to take away the head restraint 1 Raise the head restraint 2 Push the catch forward and pull the head restraint straight...
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...seat can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Child restraints that the seat will be positioned in cars you must not unreel. 31 The safety belt locking function will work . 4 Pull the shoulder belt tight to secure the child restraint in accordance... the belt slowly pull in the restraint according to fit it stops. Make sure that the lock function is in work loose while the car is possible to the installation instruction of the three rear places. The belt must always read the instructions supplied by pulling on the use...
...seat can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Child restraints that the seat will be positioned in cars you must not unreel. 31 The safety belt locking function will work . 4 Pull the shoulder belt tight to secure the child restraint in accordance... the belt slowly pull in the restraint according to fit it stops. Make sure that the lock function is in work loose while the car is possible to the installation instruction of the three rear places. The belt must always read the instructions supplied by pulling on the use...