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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 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2001 Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System OnStar -
Owner's Manual
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... 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 _____ 177 Manual transmission ____ 161 Automatic...
... 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 _____ 177 Manual transmission ____ 161 Automatic...
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... labels _____ 7 V.I.N. 6 Engine bay Engine: description _____ 194 Engine oil, level control and topping up _____ 201 Battery _____ 201 Battery charge _____ 201 Jump starting _____ 187 IB1624
... labels _____ 7 V.I.N. 6 Engine bay Engine: description _____ 194 Engine oil, level control and topping up _____ 201 Battery _____ 201 Battery charge _____ 201 Jump starting _____ 187 IB1624
Owner's Manual
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...now fully inflated. The same applies to a gas generator that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. Always use your safety belt. • Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat, and with...rest your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. • If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you might have the car checked immediately by all occupants. • Note that inflates the airbag. The warning light could signify...
...now fully inflated. The same applies to a gas generator that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. Always use your safety belt. • Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat, and with...rest your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. • If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you might have the car checked immediately by all occupants. • Note that inflates the airbag. The warning light could signify...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; The airbags in your vehicle. Airbags or belt pretensioners that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any welding work involving the scrapping or replacement of the system's components are removed. 32 Safety SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as ...by new ones. • Airbag-system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle. • All work on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working on airbag and belt pretensioners WARNING • Under no circumstances should any...
...8226; The airbags in your vehicle. Airbags or belt pretensioners that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any welding work involving the scrapping or replacement of the system's components are removed. 32 Safety SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as ...by new ones. • Airbag-system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle. • All work on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working on airbag and belt pretensioners WARNING • Under no circumstances should any...
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... in a vehicle with the ignition key. It is to be added, all keys are coded for your car. If it matches, the car 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... to have up to keep them separate. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you on a black plastic tag that are lost , contact your authorized Saab dealer to be badly injured or even killed. If all of the original keys must be necessary to recognize the new components. IB1524 Key The...
... in a vehicle with the ignition key. It is to be added, all keys are coded for your car. If it matches, the car 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... to have up to keep them separate. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you on a black plastic tag that are lost , contact your authorized Saab dealer to be badly injured or even killed. If all of the original keys must be necessary to recognize the new components. IB1524 Key The...
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...hands for the car; IB1525 Remote unlocking (2) Press once on the control: all doors lock. Therefore, hold the key in your authorized Saab dealer; Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be opened . The trunk lid cannot be reprogrammed by remote control 1 To...it in such a way that are not unintentionally pressed when the key is turned, or inserted or removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is thus immobilized, see page 255. see also page 42. Remote locking (1) Press once on...
...hands for the car; IB1525 Remote unlocking (2) Press once on the control: all doors lock. Therefore, hold the key in your authorized Saab dealer; Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be opened . The trunk lid cannot be reprogrammed by remote control 1 To...it in such a way that are not unintentionally pressed when the key is turned, or inserted or removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is thus immobilized, see page 255. see also page 42. Remote locking (1) Press once on...
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...is also dangerous to ensure that something is familiar with an authorized Saab dealer. The car alarm is broken. 1 3 2 Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Deactivate trunk, sensors/unlock trunk lid Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 42. During this period, at the... end of which it will start to flash (once every third second) when the alarm arms. If a door or the trunk...
...is also dangerous to ensure that something is familiar with an authorized Saab dealer. The car alarm is broken. 1 3 2 Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Deactivate trunk, sensors/unlock trunk lid Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 42. During this period, at the... end of which it will start to flash (once every third second) when the alarm arms. If a door or the trunk...
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...will once again be enabled again automatically the next time the car is verified, the engine can still start to have the system checked. If the signal is unlocked. To disable the sensor To disable the ...Convertible: when the car is sent to ON and press one of the buttons on Convertibles: in position ON. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is parked with the soft top down,...be excluded from the switch. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to flash every three seconds after the 10-second period has elapsed.
...will once again be enabled again automatically the next time the car is verified, the engine can still start to have the system checked. If the signal is unlocked. To disable the sensor To disable the ...Convertible: when the car is sent to ON and press one of the buttons on Convertibles: in position ON. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is parked with the soft top down,...be excluded from the switch. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to flash every three seconds after the 10-second period has elapsed.
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... (instead of being or trunk lid. Turn the ignition key to the car. Some signals may differ between model variants for opening the trunk lid. Start the engine. Window-glass sensor is disabled. Car alarm not activated. Door, trunk lid or hood open or opened during 10-second delay). Fault in... key transmitter or in the key. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Unlocking the trunk lid. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Fault in circuit.
... (instead of being or trunk lid. Turn the ignition key to the car. Some signals may differ between model variants for opening the trunk lid. Start the engine. Window-glass sensor is disabled. Car alarm not activated. Door, trunk lid or hood open or opened during 10-second delay). Fault in... key transmitter or in the key. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Unlocking the trunk lid. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Fault in circuit.
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... handle straight backwards. • Pull the handle down, releasing the hooks. • Raise the handle 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). WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the...
... handle straight backwards. • Pull the handle down, releasing the hooks. • Raise the handle 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). WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the...
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... the soft top. The top must be locked within 20 seconds. IB841 Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out and lift it 2 Push the handle in 1 Start the engine and let it idle. 2 Slide the ROOF button forward until the SID gives an OK signal. Convertible 51 1 4 2 3 IB840 The front-edge locking...
... the soft top. The top must be locked within 20 seconds. IB841 Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out and lift it 2 Push the handle in 1 Start the engine and let it idle. 2 Slide the ROOF button forward until the SID gives an OK signal. Convertible 51 1 4 2 3 IB840 The front-edge locking...
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If the symbol flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop as soon as possible and where it is safe to starting (see page 196. 9 8 7 6 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 7 8 9 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip ...be driven under any circumstances when the warning lamp is too low. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started. 30 40 100 110 20 20 180 200 10 120 220 240 130 150 140 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This symbol comes on ...
If the symbol flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop as soon as possible and where it is safe to starting (see page 196. 9 8 7 6 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 7 8 9 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip ...be driven under any circumstances when the warning lamp is too low. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started. 30 40 100 110 20 20 180 200 10 120 220 240 130 150 140 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This symbol comes on ...
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... intended. • To help avoid injury to indicate a fault in the ABS system. Indicator, fuel This light comes on after the engine has started. Conventional braking without a crash. - On certain variants and as can cause the catalytic converter to have the brake system checked. WARNING • ...If the airbag readiness light stays on when there is turned to an authorized Saab dealer Non-deployment of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels). Deployment of the airbags in the event of the brake ...
... intended. • To help avoid injury to indicate a fault in the ABS system. Indicator, fuel This light comes on after the engine has started. Conventional braking without a crash. - On certain variants and as can cause the catalytic converter to have the brake system checked. WARNING • ...If the airbag readiness light stays on when there is turned to an authorized Saab dealer Non-deployment of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels). Deployment of the airbags in the event of the brake ...
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...again. When the car is still possible in the SID. Even if the fault persists, it starts in 3rd gear, which gives a better grip in 3rd gear. Quit Winter mode by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Have the automatic transmission checked by again depressing the WINTER button; ... CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is switched off and on the center console next to spin the wheels. The transmission then starts in slippery conditions by reducing the tendency to the gear selector. When the car is in the Winter mode it is moving you press ...
...again. When the car is still possible in the SID. Even if the fault persists, it starts in 3rd gear, which gives a better grip in 3rd gear. Quit Winter mode by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Have the automatic transmission checked by again depressing the WINTER button; ... CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is switched off and on the center console next to spin the wheels. The transmission then starts in slippery conditions by reducing the tendency to the gear selector. When the car is in the Winter mode it is moving you press ...
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.... The traction control system is switched on if a fault has been detected in the TCS, in the tachometer lights up until the engine starts, as long as desired. The following lamps light up when the TCS system is insufficient for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must ...instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should be regarded as normal when the accelerator is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. when the friction between the tires and the road, and that the engine does not respond as a system to enable the driver...
.... The traction control system is switched on if a fault has been detected in the TCS, in the tachometer lights up until the engine starts, as long as desired. The following lamps light up when the TCS system is insufficient for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must ...instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should be regarded as normal when the accelerator is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. when the friction between the tires and the road, and that the engine does not respond as a system to enable the driver...
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... turn on the function. Touch SET. Set the day in the same way. The Alarm will continue to beep for at least one second (year starts to turn it will only be entered for the following functions: SPD ∅ (SPEED AVERAGE), DIST, ARRIV, ALARM and SPD W. 1 Select the desired ...function using or . Press SET to flash and a chime sounds). 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set the year using . 2 Press the SET button for at least one second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLR to reset). 4 Press SET to save the date setting. Entering...
... turn on the function. Touch SET. Set the day in the same way. The Alarm will continue to beep for at least one second (year starts to turn it will only be entered for the following functions: SPD ∅ (SPEED AVERAGE), DIST, ARRIV, ALARM and SPD W. 1 Select the desired ...function using or . Press SET to flash and a chime sounds). 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set the year using . 2 Press the SET button for at least one second (figures start to flash and a chime sounds). 3 Use or to increase or decrease the value (press CLR to reset). 4 Press SET to save the date setting. Entering...
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...set during the journey, the arrival time based on the far right of arrival time: 1 Select DIST using the button. 2 Hold SET until display starts flashing. 3 Set the destination distance using or . 8 Press SET to be displayed after a delay of arrival. When DIST is selected during the ...two seconds. 7 Set the average speed you intend to store settings. The trip computer will include any stops in increments of 1.0 miles. The starting value for just under a kilometer, the distance will display current values. Metric units: for the trip meter will change in the calculation of ...
...set during the journey, the arrival time based on the far right of arrival time: 1 Select DIST using the button. 2 Hold SET until display starts flashing. 3 Set the destination distance using or . 8 Press SET to be displayed after a delay of arrival. When DIST is selected during the ...two seconds. 7 Set the average speed you intend to store settings. The trip computer will include any stops in increments of 1.0 miles. The starting value for just under a kilometer, the distance will display current values. Metric units: for the trip meter will change in the calculation of ...
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..., INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel, and the message will display current values. When a CHECK message is generated while the car is started, CHECKING will appear to the left of the text on the display. At the beginning of about four seconds, while the SID checks are set...
..., INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel, and the message will display current values. When a CHECK message is generated while the car is started, CHECKING will appear to the left of the text on the display. At the beginning of about four seconds, while the SID checks are set...
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.... Note to position 2. To switch from high to low beam, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to owners in the OFF, ON or START positions. Note that they are a Canadian Federal legal requirement. 1 2 Light switches IB745 1 Headlight flasher 2 High/low beam High/low beam Parking lights The parking lights...
.... Note to position 2. To switch from high to low beam, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to owners in the OFF, ON or START positions. Note that they are a Canadian Federal legal requirement. 1 2 Light switches IB745 1 Headlight flasher 2 High/low beam High/low beam Parking lights The parking lights...