Owner's Manual
Page 31
...on impact, and at which are met such as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the side airbag must immediately be commanded based on the characteristics of a side impact. The ... the doors should only be damaged. • The side airbags will be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer. • Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install speakers other than...8226; We advise against doing any work on the doors that could be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. The sensors, which point on the car's side the impact occurs. It is essential that the...
...on impact, and at which are met such as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the side airbag must immediately be commanded based on the characteristics of a side impact. The ... the doors should only be damaged. • The side airbags will be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer. • Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install speakers other than...8226; We advise against doing any work on the doors that could be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. The sensors, which point on the car's side the impact occurs. It is essential that the...
Owner's Manual
Page 33
..., and the resistance to severe frontal, or near -frontal collision, depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on from being thrown around and injured inside the car. If the occupant meets the airbag in the same incident. Recline the... will make the optimum contact with great force - The airbag inflates very quickly and powerfully in a serious frontal collision. The airbag will not damage your Saab dealer. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at all ...
..., and the resistance to severe frontal, or near -frontal collision, depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on from being thrown around and injured inside the car. If the occupant meets the airbag in the same incident. Recline the... will make the optimum contact with great force - The airbag inflates very quickly and powerfully in a serious frontal collision. The airbag will not damage your Saab dealer. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at all ...
Owner's Manual
Page 40
...). • The key in the trunk lock. The trunk is confirmed by the direction indicators blinking three times. If the trunk is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). Trunk switch IB847 Unlocking the trunk lid with the button on the key. • With the switch on the center console...
...). • The key in the trunk lock. The trunk is confirmed by the direction indicators blinking three times. If the trunk is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). Trunk switch IB847 Unlocking the trunk lid with the button on the key. • With the switch on the center console...
Owner's Manual
Page 65
... Autochecking of the TCS indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and road surface is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. You may also experience that extra care should come on when the ignition is switched on when the traction control system ... page 172. 65 Traction Control System OFF indicator (option) This light comes on . The same precautions for the car to maintain a higher speed. This indicator light also comes on slippery roads must not be adopted (see page 172. Instruments and controls Traction Control System indicator (option)...
... Autochecking of the TCS indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and road surface is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. You may also experience that extra care should come on when the ignition is switched on when the traction control system ... page 172. 65 Traction Control System OFF indicator (option) This light comes on . The same precautions for the car to maintain a higher speed. This indicator light also comes on slippery roads must not be adopted (see page 172. Instruments and controls Traction Control System indicator (option)...
Owner's Manual
Page 66
... function (in the ABS system. IB606 IB341 Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from a wheel sensor in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm (2.0 Turbo) and 6,400 rpm (2.3 Turbo). Reset button The button is located close to the right of kilometres on Canadian vehicles... to allow the odometer and trip-meter readings to be viewed. 66 Instruments and controls IB340 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). The needle may be illuminated if the...
... function (in the ABS system. IB606 IB341 Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from a wheel sensor in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm (2.0 Turbo) and 6,400 rpm (2.3 Turbo). Reset button The button is located close to the right of kilometres on Canadian vehicles... to allow the odometer and trip-meter readings to be viewed. 66 Instruments and controls IB340 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). The needle may be illuminated if the...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel...gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone, indicating reduced engine output and thus reduces the speed of fuel left in speed will come on the remaining fuel (see page 157. Refueling; 68 Instruments and controls Under certain barometric... the red zone without necessarily indicating that can be limited by the lowering of the boost pressure. If the speed exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), the increase in the tank. The fuel gauge shows the amount of the car...
Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel...gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone, indicating reduced engine output and thus reduces the speed of fuel left in speed will come on the remaining fuel (see page 157. Refueling; 68 Instruments and controls Under certain barometric... the red zone without necessarily indicating that can be limited by the lowering of the boost pressure. If the speed exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), the increase in the tank. The fuel gauge shows the amount of the car...
Owner's Manual
Page 69
... on the standard of road that the SID settings be distracted from the sun. Estimated time of arrival. Average speed since function last reset. Speed warning (chime). Estimated range (distance to scroll through the following functions: DIST ARRIV ALARM SPD W Distance to ...destination / Trip meter. It is strongly recommended that are sheltered from the road. SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip-computer functions; SID 3 (SCC, Saab...
... on the standard of road that the SID settings be distracted from the sun. Estimated time of arrival. Average speed since function last reset. Speed warning (chime). Estimated range (distance to scroll through the following functions: DIST ARRIV ALARM SPD W Distance to ...destination / Trip meter. It is strongly recommended that are sheltered from the road. SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip-computer functions; SID 3 (SCC, Saab...
Owner's Manual
Page 70
...be cancelled when the engine is on, an asterisk * will only be visible even if another function has been selected. or Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on again. Touch SET. Set the day in the same way. When either function is switched off the function. 70 Instruments and controls Setting...increase or decrease the value (press CLR to reset). 4 Press SET to record the value. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will be activated once - it on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed-warning function. 2 Press SET to turn off . When the Alarm has been set to save the date ...
...be cancelled when the engine is on, an asterisk * will only be visible even if another function has been selected. or Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on again. Touch SET. Set the day in the same way. When either function is switched off the function. 70 Instruments and controls Setting...increase or decrease the value (press CLR to reset). 4 Press SET to record the value. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will be activated once - it on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed-warning function. 2 Press SET to turn off . When the Alarm has been set to save the date ...
Owner's Manual
Page 71
... DIST as a trip meter If no value has been set for two seconds. 7 Set the average speed you intend to function as a trip meter (indicated by an arrow on the average speed over the past 20 minutes will display the current time. Under 1000 miles the distance will be shown...the trip meter. Example: The DIST setting was 100 miles. To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is started. Instruments and controls Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be displayed in the same way. Press CLR to the destination will display current values. At the...
... DIST as a trip meter If no value has been set for two seconds. 7 Set the average speed you intend to function as a trip meter (indicated by an arrow on the average speed over the past 20 minutes will display the current time. Under 1000 miles the distance will be shown...the trip meter. Example: The DIST setting was 100 miles. To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is started. Instruments and controls Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be displayed in the same way. Press CLR to the destination will display current values. At the...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
... (see the respective function). If a new fault occurs while another message is being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL will illuminate on current speed) Programmed values for DIST, ALARM and SPD Ø will return to the earlier one. At the beginning of 28 mpg) • Average fuel ...consumption • Average speed • Arrival time (function based on the main instrument panel, and the message will display current values. When a CHECK message is generated while ...
... (see the respective function). If a new fault occurs while another message is being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL will illuminate on current speed) Programmed values for DIST, ALARM and SPD Ø will return to the earlier one. At the beginning of 28 mpg) • Average fuel ...consumption • Average speed • Arrival time (function based on the main instrument panel, and the message will display current values. When a CHECK message is generated while ...
Owner's Manual
Page 73
...73 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be cleared at least eight seconds until the engine speed has fallen again. • If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. ...8226; If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. • If the speed of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The message should be selected. This message can also be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLR button...
...73 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be cleared at least eight seconds until the engine speed has fallen again. • If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. ...8226; If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. • If the speed of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The message should be selected. This message can also be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLR button...
Owner's Manual
Page 78
If the speed of the car is automatically extinguished. 0 OFF 1 Windshield wipers: intermittent operation. In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is less ... The brightness of the instrument lighting can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent to between 2 and 15 seconds 2 Windshield wipers: low speed 3 Windshield wipers: high speed 4 Washing the windshield and cleaning the headlights The headlights are operated the wipers will produce a single sweep of the wipers. They cannot be...
If the speed of the car is automatically extinguished. 0 OFF 1 Windshield wipers: intermittent operation. In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is less ... The brightness of the instrument lighting can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent to between 2 and 15 seconds 2 Windshield wipers: low speed 3 Windshield wipers: high speed 4 Washing the windshield and cleaning the headlights The headlights are operated the wipers will produce a single sweep of the wipers. They cannot be...
Owner's Manual
Page 80
... being routed through an intake at the bottom edge of the incoming air can be kept free of mist. Control panel: manual system 1 2 3 4 5 6 Temperature Fan speed Air distribution Air conditioning (A/C) Rear-window heating Recirculation IB755 Dash vent 1 Adjusting the direction of the air flow. 2 Adjusting the air flow Temperature control The...
... being routed through an intake at the bottom edge of the incoming air can be kept free of mist. Control panel: manual system 1 2 3 4 5 6 Temperature Fan speed Air distribution Air conditioning (A/C) Rear-window heating Recirculation IB755 Dash vent 1 Adjusting the direction of the air flow. 2 Adjusting the air flow Temperature control The...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
... vents must be kept free of the air flow. 2 Adjusting the air flow The temperature interval within which you really want. heat and high fan speed) and the LO position (max. For the ACC system to the comfort level normally experienced at the bottom edge of 2°F (1°C). •... discharge vents should be open . Note that heating or cooling is drawn in cold/wintery weather. fan speed). 84 Instruments and controls Automatic climate control (ACC) The air is not speeded up by setting the temperature higher or lower than you can cause misting and ice on the inside the...
... vents must be kept free of the air flow. 2 Adjusting the air flow The temperature interval within which you really want. heat and high fan speed) and the LO position (max. For the ACC system to the comfort level normally experienced at the bottom edge of 2°F (1°C). •... discharge vents should be open . Note that heating or cooling is drawn in cold/wintery weather. fan speed). 84 Instruments and controls Automatic climate control (ACC) The air is not speeded up by setting the temperature higher or lower than you can cause misting and ice on the inside the...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
A manual selection is cancelled by pressing AUTO or by repeated pressing of the button used to AUTO, the temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will be controlled automatically. When AUTO is shown in , while other functions remain automatic. The active function is depressed again, all automatically selected ...
A manual selection is cancelled by pressing AUTO or by repeated pressing of the button used to AUTO, the temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will be controlled automatically. When AUTO is shown in , while other functions remain automatic. The active function is depressed again, all automatically selected ...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
... operative until another selection is manually selected you will get demisting of all windows (the air flow to the windshield without any increase in fan speed and without switching on the defroster button routes the air to the rear side windows will be shut off after a certain time, depending on the... the rear window and outside temperature. Air will go out. To revert to the defroster nozzles. Current settings will be switched off ) by high fan speed.
... operative until another selection is manually selected you will get demisting of all windows (the air flow to the windshield without any increase in fan speed and without switching on the defroster button routes the air to the rear side windows will be shut off after a certain time, depending on the... the rear window and outside temperature. Air will go out. To revert to the defroster nozzles. Current settings will be switched off ) by high fan speed.
Owner's Manual
Page 88
... function is activated the A/C compressor will be controlled automatically. After you have depressed OFF there will be controlled automatically. The temperature, air distribution and fan speed will revert to automatic control at the same time. Press or to automatic fan control, press AUTO. You can be made with one press on..., which gives the latest setting. Other manual selections will still be no control. see "Programming II", page 91. To revert to increase/decrease the fan speed (the fan setting is also manual ON/OFF control. Panel -
... function is activated the A/C compressor will be controlled automatically. After you have depressed OFF there will be controlled automatically. The temperature, air distribution and fan speed will revert to automatic control at the same time. Press or to automatic fan control, press AUTO. You can be made with one press on..., which gives the latest setting. Other manual selections will still be no control. see "Programming II", page 91. To revert to increase/decrease the fan speed (the fan setting is also manual ON/OFF control. Panel -
Owner's Manual
Page 89
... starting if the selected cabin temperature is supplied by the system. IB793 As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan speed will be decreased to the rear side windows is markedly lower than in such cases we suggest the following countermeasures: 1 Select (21°C)....89 Action to cool and dehumidify the incoming air, unless the ECON button has been depressed. heating and low fan speed to a value determined by pressing both the fan speed and the heat will be taken in special types of weather Normally, misting and icing problems on at the same...
... starting if the selected cabin temperature is supplied by the system. IB793 As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, the fan speed will be decreased to the rear side windows is markedly lower than in such cases we suggest the following countermeasures: 1 Select (21°C)....89 Action to cool and dehumidify the incoming air, unless the ECON button has been depressed. heating and low fan speed to a value determined by pressing both the fan speed and the heat will be taken in special types of weather Normally, misting and icing problems on at the same...
Owner's Manual
Page 92
...the following should be tried before you should: 1 Check that the ACC system is not functioning satisfactorily you take the car to an authorized Saab dealer. • If the indication AUTO does not light up after starting (the ignition must have been switched off . • A/C ...electric rear window. Programmed settings are eleven (0-10) fixed temperature steps. IB795 Saab recommends leaving the ACC setting on ECON when the soft top is turned off. • Heating, air distribution and fan speed are not affected. • Recirculation and electric rear window are possible with ...
...the following should be tried before you should: 1 Check that the ACC system is not functioning satisfactorily you take the car to an authorized Saab dealer. • If the indication AUTO does not light up after starting (the ignition must have been switched off . • A/C ...electric rear window. Programmed settings are eleven (0-10) fixed temperature steps. IB795 Saab recommends leaving the ACC setting on ECON when the soft top is turned off. • Heating, air distribution and fan speed are not affected. • Recirculation and electric rear window are possible with ...
Owner's Manual
Page 108
... volume setting. Use the button to save the new volume setting. boosting of the highest and lowest frequency ranges to save the new volume setting. Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF To change the volume setting: The default setting for this function is ON. - Press and hold the ... one of the buttons on the bottom row of the Audio System, e.g. General functions WARNING These functions should only be preselected: • START VOL - 108 Saab 9-3 Audio System • Maximum START VOL same time as you switch on the Audio System. - Select SP D VOL using . - Select ON/OFF by ...
... volume setting. Use the button to save the new volume setting. boosting of the highest and lowest frequency ranges to save the new volume setting. Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF To change the volume setting: The default setting for this function is ON. - Press and hold the ... one of the buttons on the bottom row of the Audio System, e.g. General functions WARNING These functions should only be preselected: • START VOL - 108 Saab 9-3 Audio System • Maximum START VOL same time as you switch on the Audio System. - Select SP D VOL using . - Select ON/OFF by ...