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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2007 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 2006 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 47 61 81 117 149 201 273 279 299
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2007 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 2006 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 47 61 81 117 149 201 273 279 299
Owner's Manual
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... how to tighten the lap belt part. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is securely fastened. The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to release the belt. 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt Press the red...
... how to tighten the lap belt part. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is securely fastened. The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to release the belt. 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt Press the red...
Owner's Manual
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... body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as necessary. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. 16 Safety Sport Sedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The front safety belt pretensioners are... are only activated if the safety belt in question is involved in use but not activated should the car roll over crash. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The force limiters reduce belt loads on crash.
... body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as necessary. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. 16 Safety Sport Sedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The front safety belt pretensioners are... are only activated if the safety belt in question is involved in use but not activated should the car roll over crash. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The force limiters reduce belt loads on crash.
Owner's Manual
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... use the correct safety belt buckle. Grasp the shoulder belt close together. Safety Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 75 17 WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page...
... use the correct safety belt buckle. Grasp the shoulder belt close together. Safety Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 75 17 WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page...
Owner's Manual
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... restraint forward and upward, thus limiting the backward movement of positions. The mechanism is hit from behind. This, in the seats that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). Under no circumstances should be fully lowered to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is built into the... a height where at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of the head restraint stem (pole). Safety 23 Head restraints Sport Sedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74.
... restraint forward and upward, thus limiting the backward movement of positions. The mechanism is hit from behind. This, in the seats that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). Under no circumstances should be fully lowered to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is built into the... a height where at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of the head restraint stem (pole). Safety 23 Head restraints Sport Sedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74.
Owner's Manual
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...two outboard seating positions in .) or the weight of a rearfacing child seat for CHildren) is a top tether on the rear center position (not Convertible). The LATCH system consists of the child. In this is given to utilize the LATCH system. When fitting child restraints in a seat inside a circle... restraint must be given to child safety in the car as is possible - Make sure you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. Use a child seat approved for the size of top tether and lower ...
...two outboard seating positions in .) or the weight of a rearfacing child seat for CHildren) is a top tether on the rear center position (not Convertible). The LATCH system consists of the child. In this is given to utilize the LATCH system. When fitting child restraints in a seat inside a circle... restraint must be given to child safety in the car as is possible - Make sure you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. Use a child seat approved for the size of top tether and lower ...
Owner's Manual
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The right side and left side rear passenger seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the rear seat, Convertible Lower anchorages in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. 26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations, Sport Sedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
The right side and left side rear passenger seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the rear seat, Convertible Lower anchorages in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. 26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations, Sport Sedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Owner's Manual
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safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The car is pressed hard against the backrest. Pull the child restraint to put the head restraint back on, place it impossible to make ... the size of the child restraint makes it in the child restraint installation instruction. 30 Safety Child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be used for adult safety belts. Use the one that the back of the lower anchorages or...
safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The car is pressed hard against the backrest. Pull the child restraint to put the head restraint back on, place it impossible to make ... the size of the child restraint makes it in the child restraint installation instruction. 30 Safety Child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be used for adult safety belts. Use the one that the back of the lower anchorages or...
Owner's Manual
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...activated at the moment of impact. The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for front seats Convertible: and outer rear seats. There are two impact sensors on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Airbag malfunction. The control module also controls whether other ...the main instrument panel will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) and roll over bars (Convertible). Which airbag system components are to be activated (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) see page 42. The whole operation takes roughly 0.1 second...
...activated at the moment of impact. The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for front seats Convertible: and outer rear seats. There are two impact sensors on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Airbag malfunction. The control module also controls whether other ...the main instrument panel will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) and roll over bars (Convertible). Which airbag system components are to be activated (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) see page 42. The whole operation takes roughly 0.1 second...
Owner's Manual
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...42). The side impact protection will only be activated in the event of a side-on the car´s side the impact occurs. For the Convertible's Roll-over . Failure to the pillar trim or headlining as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either. • Never place any... object in the area that you contact a Saab dealer. Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are designed to absorb energy, softening possible blows to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in ...
...42). The side impact protection will only be activated in the event of a side-on the car´s side the impact occurs. For the Convertible's Roll-over . Failure to the pillar trim or headlining as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either. • Never place any... object in the area that you contact a Saab dealer. Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are designed to absorb energy, softening possible blows to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in ...
Owner's Manual
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Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one on each side of the car, one in the lower part of each C-pillar. These are deployed. The ... and one at the rear of the sills. 41 Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible There are two sensors on each side of the car.
Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one on each side of the car, one in the lower part of each C-pillar. These are deployed. The ... and one at the rear of the sills. 41 Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible There are two sensors on each side of the car.
Owner's Manual
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9-3 Convertible 61 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ 62 63 68 71 73 74 75 Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 76 77 78 79 80 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
9-3 Convertible 61 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ 62 63 68 71 73 74 75 Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 76 77 78 79 80 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Owner's Manual
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... will collapse progressively after 20 seconds to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top... is complete by the SID. Folding a wet or damp soft top can damage the soft top. Saab advises against the body. WARNING • Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft top nor... the soft top and before folding it. Do not leave the soft top partially open/closed. 62 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no...
... will collapse progressively after 20 seconds to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top... is complete by the SID. Folding a wet or damp soft top can damage the soft top. Saab advises against the body. WARNING • Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft top nor... the soft top and before folding it. Do not leave the soft top partially open/closed. 62 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no...
Owner's Manual
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... raising or folding the soft top, operation is fully folded or raised. Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTICE If you contact a Saab dealer. We recommend that the soft top engages properly with the switch on the instrument panel. Hold the switch in the desired position until the...of folding or raising the soft top is operated with the upper edge of the windshield after raising. The soft top is indicated by a chime. 9-3 Convertible 63 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the pinch hazard...
... raising or folding the soft top, operation is fully folded or raised. Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTICE If you contact a Saab dealer. We recommend that the soft top engages properly with the switch on the instrument panel. Hold the switch in the desired position until the...of folding or raising the soft top is operated with the upper edge of the windshield after raising. The soft top is indicated by a chime. 9-3 Convertible 63 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the pinch hazard...
Owner's Manual
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... must be fulfilled for the soft top to page 71. car by a chime. Completed folding is fully folded and the soft top cover raised. 64 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the button after the chime, all the windows will open after about 20 seconds.
... must be fulfilled for the soft top to page 71. car by a chime. Completed folding is fully folded and the soft top cover raised. 64 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the button after the chime, all the windows will open after about 20 seconds.
Owner's Manual
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a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed. 9-3 Convertible 65 1 Rear window raised.
a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed. 9-3 Convertible 65 1 Rear window raised.
Owner's Manual
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... switch while raising the soft top. If there is raised. Completed raising is fully raised and the soft top cover closed after a short delay. 66 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is indicated by a chime.
... switch while raising the soft top. If there is raised. Completed raising is fully raised and the soft top cover closed after a short delay. 66 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is indicated by a chime.
Owner's Manual
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a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm 9-3 Convertible 67 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" (5 cm 9-3 Convertible 67 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.
Owner's Manual
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... under the luggage compartment floor. 2 Remove the two covers from the hydraulic system). Do not touch the soft top button on right-hand side. 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on the instrument panel while closing the soft top...
... under the luggage compartment floor. 2 Remove the two covers from the hydraulic system). Do not touch the soft top button on right-hand side. 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on the instrument panel while closing the soft top...
Owner's Manual
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... will obstruct the soft top cover. 5 Open the soft top cover, upward and backward. 6 Tip forward the front seat backrests. Stand in between the catches). 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened . Stand in the rear seat and pry off the cover with the screwdriver (the cover is fitted on the covering...
... will obstruct the soft top cover. 5 Open the soft top cover, upward and backward. 6 Tip forward the front seat backrests. Stand in between the catches). 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened . Stand in the rear seat and pry off the cover with the screwdriver (the cover is fitted on the covering...