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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
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..., it in the United States and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. If you have any damage caused by Saab Automobile AB. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at [email protected]. customers), a dealer directory with the car is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment ... which contains important warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to be pleased to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in all cars (can depend on page 3-6. Since the policy at the back of potential damage to alter specifications during production...
..., it in the United States and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. If you have any damage caused by Saab Automobile AB. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at [email protected]. customers), a dealer directory with the car is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment ... which contains important warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to be pleased to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in all cars (can depend on page 3-6. Since the policy at the back of potential damage to alter specifications during production...
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...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 _____ 169 Direction indicators _____ 100 High/low beam control... lights_____ 99 Headlight levelling _____ 97 High/low beam _____ 98 Parking lights_____ 97 Rear fog light_____ 99 Automatic climate control __ Car care and maintenance _ Hazard warning lights_____ Seat heating, ACC _____ 106 268 100 113 Ashtray _____ Cigarette lighter _____ 134 134
...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 _____ 169 Direction indicators _____ 100 High/low beam control... lights_____ 99 Headlight levelling _____ 97 High/low beam _____ 98 Parking lights_____ 97 Rear fog light_____ 99 Automatic climate control __ Car care and maintenance _ Hazard warning lights_____ Seat heating, ACC _____ 106 268 100 113 Ashtray _____ Cigarette lighter _____ 134 134
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.... Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). No persons are to be killed or serious injured by a jack, use seat belts and child restraints. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is jacked up. Use on specified vehicle. The back seat is supported only by the air bag...; Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground. • Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is only found on cars with xenon headlights. Tighten wheel bolts in the front.
.... Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). No persons are to be killed or serious injured by a jack, use seat belts and child restraints. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is jacked up. Use on specified vehicle. The back seat is supported only by the air bag...; Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground. • Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is only found on cars with xenon headlights. Tighten wheel bolts in the front.
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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 ...
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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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).
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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... following applies to the both front seats: If the belt is not fastened before driving off by all times by the CLR-button on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will be worn at all occupants. • Child safety, see page 24. • Check that it is in ... the driver fastens his belt. is switched on, the safety belt reminder will come on the front seat passengers and belts are provided for all car occupants. Safety belt reminder When the ignition is lit on the steering wheel. The stresses imposed on after 30 seconds. Safety belts WARNING • ...
... following applies to the both front seats: If the belt is not fastened before driving off by all times by the CLR-button on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will be worn at all occupants. • Child safety, see page 24. • Check that it is in ... the driver fastens his belt. is switched on, the safety belt reminder will come on the front seat passengers and belts are provided for all car occupants. Safety belt reminder When the ignition is lit on the steering wheel. The stresses imposed on after 30 seconds. Safety belts WARNING • ...
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...strap must always be any sharp edges. • There should be necessary. Saab recommends the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning ... the thighs. Make sure that the shoulder belt is , a booster seat/cushion may be restrained by the car's standard three-point belts. Pull the belt tight - particularly important when thick outer clothing is extremely important. ...person per safety belt! • For most of the time a safety belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs. • Children up to 6 years of age must...
...strap must always be any sharp edges. • There should be necessary. Saab recommends the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning ... the thighs. Make sure that the shoulder belt is , a booster seat/cushion may be restrained by the car's standard three-point belts. Pull the belt tight - particularly important when thick outer clothing is extremely important. ...person per safety belt! • For most of the time a safety belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs. • Children up to 6 years of age must...
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...and force limiters. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the car is in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected and replaced as possible. The pretensioners are ... activated if the safety belt in question is involved in use but not activated should the car roll over crash. Never make any necessary repairs. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to reduce the movement of a violent frontal or side-...
...and force limiters. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the car is in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected and replaced as possible. The pretensioners are ... activated if the safety belt in question is involved in use but not activated should the car roll over crash. Never make any necessary repairs. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to reduce the movement of a violent frontal or side-...
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Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to lower the seat. Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following front seat adjustments can be performed in the following order: 1 ...
Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to lower the seat. Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following front seat adjustments can be performed in the following order: 1 ...
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... during driving, so that the seat is being driven and it could result in the event of a crash. If not, it may move while the car is locked in particular a rear-end crash. WARNING Check that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in injury to the desired...
... during driving, so that the seat is being driven and it could result in the event of a crash. If not, it may move while the car is locked in particular a rear-end crash. WARNING Check that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in injury to the desired...
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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 only be adjusted when the ignition is open. • The seats can be injured if they... play with the electricallyoperated seats. • Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by powerful motors. Electrically adjustable front seats with the front lever. Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat, and...
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 only be adjusted when the ignition is open. • The seats can be injured if they... play with the electricallyoperated seats. • Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by powerful motors. Electrically adjustable front seats with the front lever. Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat, and...
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... to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are designed to the head restraint. WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). In this position. • Raising: grasp the head restraint on the rear of the seat back and the head restraint should... position the vertical distance between the top of the head restraint stem (pole). The mechanism is built into the top of neck injury if the car is visible on both sides and pull it is forced back against the backrest. In the event of a rear-end crash, the body is ...
... to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are designed to the head restraint. WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). In this position. • Raising: grasp the head restraint on the rear of the seat back and the head restraint should... position the vertical distance between the top of the head restraint stem (pole). The mechanism is built into the top of neck injury if the car is visible on both sides and pull it is forced back against the backrest. In the event of a rear-end crash, the body is ...
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... short time. - Children can suffer heat stroke, perhaps die, in a matter of minutes. - Children can put the car into the trunk from inside the car. • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Children 12 and under motor vehicles. • Always look for...Child safety WARNING Protect children from getting into gear and hurt themselves or others. • At gas stations, take the remote control out of the car while filling the tank. • Never allow children to climb on top of or under or shorter than an inch of your...
... short time. - Children can suffer heat stroke, perhaps die, in a matter of minutes. - Children can put the car into the trunk from inside the car. • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Children 12 and under motor vehicles. • Always look for...Child safety WARNING Protect children from getting into gear and hurt themselves or others. • At gas stations, take the remote control out of the car while filling the tank. • Never allow children to climb on top of or under or shorter than an inch of your...
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... child restraints are located where the seat cushion and seat back come together. When fitting child restraints in cars you always consult your Saab dealer. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer. In this is possible - The ... to utilize the LATCH system. Saab recommends the use of the rear seat (SportCombi), see page 29 and behind the head restraints (Convertible) see picture on next page. However, the type of restraint must be given to child safety in the car as this vehicle, LATCH is...
... child restraints are located where the seat cushion and seat back come together. When fitting child restraints in cars you always consult your Saab dealer. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer. In this is possible - The ... to utilize the LATCH system. Saab recommends the use of the rear seat (SportCombi), see page 29 and behind the head restraints (Convertible) see picture on next page. However, the type of restraint must be given to child safety in the car as this vehicle, LATCH is...
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.... 6 Follow the child restraint instructions to confirm that both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruction. 1 Place the child restraint on the seat, 1 in illustration... lining up the inner restraint attachment arm with the label, 2 in illustration. 5 Connect the restraint attachment arms to the anchorages 3 in -car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions, see page 28 and 30. 8 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that the...
.... 6 Follow the child restraint instructions to confirm that both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruction. 1 Place the child restraint on the seat, 1 in illustration... lining up the inner restraint attachment arm with the label, 2 in illustration. 5 Connect the restraint attachment arms to the anchorages 3 in -car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions, see page 28 and 30. 8 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that the...
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...the tether so that is to the anchorage, 2 in the child restraint installation instruction. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. 28 Safety Child top tether anchorages for adult safety belts. Child top tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Sport Sedan 4 5 6 7 8 ... of the child restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap. The car is provided with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats Sport Sedan WARNING Child top tether anchorages are designed to...
...the tether so that is to the anchorage, 2 in the child restraint installation instruction. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. 28 Safety Child top tether anchorages for adult safety belts. Child top tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Sport Sedan 4 5 6 7 8 ... of the child restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap. The car is provided with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats Sport Sedan WARNING Child top tether anchorages are designed to...
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The top tether anchors are located on the safety belts and the top tether strap. Child top tether anchorages, SportCombi The car is provided with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. Child restraints with three top tether anchorages. Use the...installed and attach the restraint as described in the strap to the anchorage. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Under no circumstances are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by means of the child restraint by correctly fitted child restraints....
The top tether anchors are located on the safety belts and the top tether strap. Child top tether anchorages, SportCombi The car is provided with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. Child restraints with three top tether anchorages. Use the...installed and attach the restraint as described in the strap to the anchorage. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Under no circumstances are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by means of the child restraint by correctly fitted child restraints....
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If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Attach the tether to make sure it is pressed hard against the backrest. Adjust it in its highest position. safety standards. Tighten the tether ... child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be used for adult safety belts. Child restraints with two top tether anchorages. The car is to be installed and attach the restraint as described in the rear seat 4 5 6 WARNING If the size of the child restraint is securely mounted...
If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Attach the tether to make sure it is pressed hard against the backrest. Adjust it in its highest position. safety standards. Tighten the tether ... child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be used for adult safety belts. Child restraints with two top tether anchorages. The car is to be installed and attach the restraint as described in the rear seat 4 5 6 WARNING If the size of the child restraint is securely mounted...
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... restraints that the seat will be deactivated when the safety belt is intended to the instructions from the child restraint, according to be positioned in cars you must not unreel. 31 The safety belt locking function will work . 4 Pull the shoulder belt tight to strike the vehicle´s interior... the safety belt retract until it in position by the child restraint manufacturer. Then let the belt slowly pull in work loose while the car is possible to fit it stops. The belt must always read the instructions supplied by the standard safety belt, make use of the locking...
... restraints that the seat will be deactivated when the safety belt is intended to the instructions from the child restraint, according to be positioned in cars you must not unreel. 31 The safety belt locking function will work . 4 Pull the shoulder belt tight to strike the vehicle´s interior... the safety belt retract until it in position by the child restraint manufacturer. Then let the belt slowly pull in work loose while the car is possible to fit it stops. The belt must always read the instructions supplied by the standard safety belt, make use of the locking...
