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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2001 Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System OnStar - Telematics Interior equipment, trunk Starting and driving Car care Maintenance and owner assistance Technical data Index © Saab 11 35 47 59 93 117 129 151 191 235 243 257 Automobile AB 2000 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2001 Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System OnStar - Telematics Interior equipment, trunk Starting and driving Car care Maintenance and owner assistance Technical data Index © Saab 11 35 47 59 93 117 129 151 191 235 243 257 Automobile AB 2000 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
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4 Exterior Sunroof _____ 138 Convertible _____ 48 Washing the car _____ 226 Waxing and polishing ____ 227 Touching-up of paintwork _ 227 Anticorrosion treatment ___ 228 Service program _____ 239 ...
4 Exterior Sunroof _____ 138 Convertible _____ 48 Washing the car _____ 226 Waxing and polishing ____ 227 Touching-up of paintwork _ 227 Anticorrosion treatment ___ 228 Service program _____ 239 ...
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... Folding down the rear seat 144 Child seats _____ 19 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 225 Center console _____ 136 Electric windows _____ 136 Sunroof _____ 138 Convertible _____ 48 Ignition switch _____ 152 Starting the engine _____ 153 Engine break-in period _____ 161 Parking _____ 174 Driving in hot/cold weather...
... Folding down the rear seat 144 Child seats _____ 19 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 225 Center console _____ 136 Electric windows _____ 136 Sunroof _____ 138 Convertible _____ 48 Ignition switch _____ 152 Starting the engine _____ 153 Engine break-in period _____ 161 Parking _____ 174 Driving in hot/cold weather...
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... Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 212 212 214 216 Ignition system _____ Drive belt _____ Alternator _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ Simple fault tracing (A/C, ACC) _____ 250 203 203 250 156 232 Coolant, checking and topping up _____ 198 Coolant, changing _____ 199 Temperature gauge...
... Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 212 212 214 216 Ignition system _____ Drive belt _____ Alternator _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ Simple fault tracing (A/C, ACC) _____ 250 203 203 250 156 232 Coolant, checking and topping up _____ 198 Coolant, changing _____ 199 Temperature gauge...
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There would otherwise be changed. 3 Wind up the jack so that is to be a risk of the convertible top. Failure to do so may result from head contact with passengers in the rear seat. Jack - The jack is designed solely for the bolts ... by half a turn, using the tool in before driving away. Child lock safety catch Locked. IB934 Keep hands away from inside. WL16 IB1705 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in the toolkit. 6 Wind up the jack until the car just begins to lift. 4 If there is a wheel cover, remove it by...
There would otherwise be changed. 3 Wind up the jack so that is to be a risk of the convertible top. Failure to do so may result from head contact with passengers in the rear seat. Jack - The jack is designed solely for the bolts ... by half a turn, using the tool in before driving away. Child lock safety catch Locked. IB934 Keep hands away from inside. WL16 IB1705 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in the toolkit. 6 Wind up the jack until the car just begins to lift. 4 If there is a wheel cover, remove it by...
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...front-seat passengers and belts and resulting in the event of a collision, the roof pillars and side edges of the headlining incorporate cushioning material (Convertible: windscreen pillars and upper part of windscreen rail). Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are wearing their safety belts. FASTEN BELTS WARNING In the event... of head injuries in needless injury to wear their belts. IB1302 Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must only be worn at an authorized Saab dealer. 12 Safety Research has established that the tongue of the belt lock engages properly.
...front-seat passengers and belts and resulting in the event of a collision, the roof pillars and side edges of the headlining incorporate cushioning material (Convertible: windscreen pillars and upper part of windscreen rail). Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are wearing their safety belts. FASTEN BELTS WARNING In the event... of head injuries in needless injury to wear their belts. IB1302 Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must only be worn at an authorized Saab dealer. 12 Safety Research has established that the tongue of the belt lock engages properly.
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... seat/cushion may be necessary. To fasten the belt IB1304 Press the red button to tighten the lap belt part. In the 9-3 Coupé and 9-3 Convertible, the lower outer anchorage point is not slack during seat adjustment. The belt must be as far in the rear of the sill, which makes...
... seat/cushion may be necessary. To fasten the belt IB1304 Press the red button to tighten the lap belt part. In the 9-3 Coupé and 9-3 Convertible, the lower outer anchorage point is not slack during seat adjustment. The belt must be as far in the rear of the sill, which makes...
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... the risk of luggage on the rear seat Safety belts, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers (2 for Convertible model). Press the red button on the shoulder as far in the event of load. WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become...
... the risk of luggage on the rear seat Safety belts, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers (2 for Convertible model). Press the red button on the shoulder as far in the event of load. WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become...
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... 2-point lower attachment with top tether Semi-rigid 2-point lower attachment with top tether IB1685 IB1684 The availability of new specially-design child restraints, 9-3's except Convertibles have rigid lower anchorages (ISOFIX) and top tether anchorages in -car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions, see page 23 and 24. 5 Pull...
... 2-point lower attachment with top tether Semi-rigid 2-point lower attachment with top tether IB1685 IB1684 The availability of new specially-design child restraints, 9-3's except Convertibles have rigid lower anchorages (ISOFIX) and top tether anchorages in -car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions, see page 23 and 24. 5 Pull...
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.... IB1314 WARNING Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by means of the seat belt as follows: 1 Lower the convertible top fully. 2 Switch off the ignition when the top storage covers are in their straight up position. 3 Place the child restraint in ...lower it about 8 in the child restraint mounting instructions. Insert hook and strap through the slit opening. 8 Attach the tether to anchorage, Convertible. Under no buckle is positioned above the cross-member, as this could obstruct locking of the tonneau cover. 11 Secure the lower part of...
.... IB1314 WARNING Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by means of the seat belt as follows: 1 Lower the convertible top fully. 2 Switch off the ignition when the top storage covers are in their straight up position. 3 Place the child restraint in ...lower it about 8 in the child restraint mounting instructions. Insert hook and strap through the slit opening. 8 Attach the tether to anchorage, Convertible. Under no buckle is positioned above the cross-member, as this could obstruct locking of the tonneau cover. 11 Secure the lower part of...
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... on a black plastic tag that needs to be quoted for your car. A child or others could be added, all keys are lost , contact your authorized Saab dealer to secure a better grip. IB844 1 Door handle Doors Opening handle Open the door by the new car warranty. if frozen), hold the handle from... to the dealer so that the control module can be started. 3 2 Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 To unlock trunk lid To open trunk lid (Convertible) Two keys are supplied with the car has a code number on long journeys and to keep them separate. If all of the number. If the...
... on a black plastic tag that needs to be quoted for your car. A child or others could be added, all keys are lost , contact your authorized Saab dealer to secure a better grip. IB844 1 Door handle Doors Opening handle Open the door by the new car warranty. if frozen), hold the handle from... to the dealer so that the control module can be started. 3 2 Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 To unlock trunk lid To open trunk lid (Convertible) Two keys are supplied with the car has a code number on long journeys and to keep them separate. If all of the number. If the...
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...also works from inside the car. Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be subjected to change the battery. see page 39. On Convertible models, the trunk may be opened . Remote locking (1) Press once on the control: driver´s door is also affected. The trunk lid... unlock the rest of minutes. • Never open the key except to high temperatures, e.g. Therefore, hold the key in your authorized Saab dealer; For changing the battery, see page 45. When the car is locked and unlocked with the key, the theft alarm is unlocked.
...also works from inside the car. Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be subjected to change the battery. see page 39. On Convertible models, the trunk may be opened . Remote locking (1) Press once on the control: driver´s door is also affected. The trunk lid... unlock the rest of minutes. • Never open the key except to high temperatures, e.g. Therefore, hold the key in your authorized Saab dealer; For changing the battery, see page 45. When the car is locked and unlocked with the key, the theft alarm is unlocked.
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... by key (1) Turn the key clockwise: all doors, but not trunk lid, unlocked. If the car is locked from inside using the switch on the Convertible. The trunk lid cannot be switched off automatically after 20 minutes, to prevent a dead battery. This switch is inoperative when the car is left with... once. • To unlock all doors: press the switch twice. 38 Security The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on Convertibles). • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of an accident.
... by key (1) Turn the key clockwise: all doors, but not trunk lid, unlocked. If the car is locked from inside using the switch on the Convertible. The trunk lid cannot be switched off automatically after 20 minutes, to prevent a dead battery. This switch is inoperative when the car is left with... once. • To unlock all doors: press the switch twice. 38 Security The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on Convertibles). • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of an accident.
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... be triggered. Trunk switch IB847 Unlocking the trunk lid with the button on the key. • With the switch on the center console (except on Convertible models). • With the key in the driver's door is inoperative when the car is locked. To lock The trunk is locked in the following...
... be triggered. Trunk switch IB847 Unlocking the trunk lid with the button on the key. • With the switch on the center console (except on Convertible models). • With the key in the driver's door is inoperative when the car is locked. To lock The trunk is locked in the following...
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... To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being triggered by children or pets left inside the rear dome light (on Convertibles: in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will appear on the SID and a chime sounds. As usual, the LED...automatically disabled. Next, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until "DOOR ALARM ONLY" appears on the SID. 9-3 Convertible: when the car is fitted inside the car, the sensor can be enabled again automatically the next time the car is... and not closed , a new delay period of breakage. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver.
... To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being triggered by children or pets left inside the rear dome light (on Convertibles: in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will appear on the SID and a chime sounds. As usual, the LED...automatically disabled. Next, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until "DOOR ALARM ONLY" appears on the SID. 9-3 Convertible: when the car is fitted inside the car, the sensor can be enabled again automatically the next time the car is... and not closed , a new delay period of breakage. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver.
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... is advisable to check that the interior locking buttons are sitting inside the car...• Push the LOCK-switch on the key for 2 seconds (not Convertibles). To activate panic function: • Push and hold one of the buttons on the center console for 2 seconds, or if you are all down...
... is advisable to check that the interior locking buttons are sitting inside the car...• Push the LOCK-switch on the key for 2 seconds (not Convertibles). To activate panic function: • Push and hold one of the buttons on the center console for 2 seconds, or if you are all down...
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Convertible 47 Convertible General safety instructions ...Folding the soft top ...Raising the soft top ...Manual raising of the soft top ...Fault messages in SID...Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible Trunk, 9-3 Convertible ...Rear seat...Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible ...Interior lighting...Manually opening the fuel filler door ...48 49 51 52 54 55 56 56 57 58 58 IB1361
Convertible 47 Convertible General safety instructions ...Folding the soft top ...Raising the soft top ...Manual raising of the soft top ...Fault messages in SID...Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible Trunk, 9-3 Convertible ...Rear seat...Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible ...Interior lighting...Manually opening the fuel filler door ...48 49 51 52 54 55 56 56 57 58 58 IB1361
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... the windshield while operating the soft top. • After raising the soft top, always check that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in automatic carwashes. • Note that certain automatic car washes can do damage to leak in the rear seat or bystanders right next to...the soft top. • Don't operate the soft top in when the soft top is completely pushed in temperatures below 23°F (-5°C). Convertible General safety instructions • Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft top nor the upper beam of the soft top. • ...
... the windshield while operating the soft top. • After raising the soft top, always check that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in automatic carwashes. • Note that certain automatic car washes can do damage to leak in the rear seat or bystanders right next to...the soft top. • Don't operate the soft top in when the soft top is completely pushed in temperatures below 23°F (-5°C). Convertible General safety instructions • Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft top nor the upper beam of the soft top. • ...
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... up. Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out 2 Unfasten the hooks 1 Start the engine and let it will stop when the car exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). Convertible 49 Folding the soft top Before operating the soft top, read through the section " General safety instructions" on page 48. WARNING • Do not touch...
... up. Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out 2 Unfasten the hooks 1 Start the engine and let it will stop when the car exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). Convertible 49 Folding the soft top Before operating the soft top, read through the section " General safety instructions" on page 48. WARNING • Do not touch...
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50 Convertible 1 The rear window is raised. 2 The tonneau cover is locked at the front on the SID; IB838 IB839 Switch for operating the soft top 1 Lowering 2 ...
50 Convertible 1 The rear window is raised. 2 The tonneau cover is locked at the front on the SID; IB838 IB839 Switch for operating the soft top 1 Lowering 2 ...