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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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...with Roadside Assistance Program information. 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in the car for future reference. Since the policy at Saab is a Warranty and Service Record booklet which contains important warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to the car if the ...not followed. 2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Saab Automobile AB WARNING Failure to alter specifications during production without prior notice. Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for the first time ...
...with Roadside Assistance Program information. 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in the car for future reference. Since the policy at Saab is a Warranty and Service Record booklet which contains important warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to the car if the ...not followed. 2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Saab Automobile AB WARNING Failure to alter specifications during production without prior notice. Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for the first time ...
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... Towing hook eyes _____ 195 Towing a trailer _____ 188 Braking _____ Changing wheels _____ Spare wheel _____ Tire pressure _____ Tires _____ Wheels _____ Winter driving _____ 170 257 254 292 241 290 185 Economical motoring _____ Fuel filler door _____ Fuel gauge _____ Fuel grade _____ Refueling _____ 183 157...
... Towing hook eyes _____ 195 Towing a trailer _____ 188 Braking _____ Changing wheels _____ Spare wheel _____ Tire pressure _____ Tires _____ Wheels _____ Winter driving _____ 170 257 254 292 241 290 185 Economical motoring _____ Fuel filler door _____ Fuel gauge _____ Fuel grade _____ Refueling _____ 183 157...
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... _____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat heating _____ Upholstery care_____ 24 136 136 12 18 113 260 Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot/cold climates _____ Ignition switch _____ Parking brake_____ Parking _____ Starting the engine _____ 134 161 185 150 177 177 152 163 162...
... _____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat heating _____ Upholstery care_____ 24 136 136 12 18 113 260 Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot/cold climates _____ Ignition switch _____ Parking brake_____ Parking _____ Starting the engine _____ 134 161 185 150 177 177 152 163 162...
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... grade and viscosity_____ 293 293 293 8 293 202 283 154 284 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 209 Driving in hot climates _____ 187 Radiator_____ 283 Temperature gauge _____ 88 Color code_____ Engine number _____ Gearbox number _____ Warning labels _____ Vehicle... identification number ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 170 211 289 211 Alternator_____ Drive belt _____ Exhaust emission control __ Ignition system _____ Simple troubleshooting (ACC) Spark plugs _____ Turbo gauge _____ 216 216 155 286 268 ...
... grade and viscosity_____ 293 293 293 8 293 202 283 154 284 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 209 Driving in hot climates _____ 187 Radiator_____ 283 Temperature gauge _____ 88 Color code_____ Engine number _____ Gearbox number _____ Warning labels _____ Vehicle... identification number ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 170 211 289 211 Alternator_____ Drive belt _____ Exhaust emission control __ Ignition system _____ Simple troubleshooting (ACC) Spark plugs _____ Turbo gauge _____ 216 216 155 286 268 ...
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...: topping up _____ Oil grade and viscosity_____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for driving _____ 202 207 284 283 154 Cooling system, coolant capacity__ Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ Driving in hot climates _____ Temperature gauge _____ 283 209 187 88 Power steering_____ 212 Fluid:...211 293 293 293 8 293 Changing a fuse _____ Fuses _____ Relays _____ Fuse table_____ 236 234 239 236 Exhaust emission control __ Drive belt _____ Simple troubleshooting (ACC) Alternator_____ Turbo gauge _____ Spark plugs _____ Ignition system _____ 155 216 268 216 88 286 286 Wash...
...: topping up _____ Oil grade and viscosity_____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for driving _____ 202 207 284 283 154 Cooling system, coolant capacity__ Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ Driving in hot climates _____ Temperature gauge _____ 283 209 187 88 Power steering_____ 212 Fluid:...211 293 293 293 8 293 Changing a fuse _____ Fuses _____ Relays _____ Fuse table_____ 236 234 239 236 Exhaust emission control __ Drive belt _____ Simple troubleshooting (ACC) Alternator_____ Turbo gauge _____ Spark plugs _____ Ignition system _____ 155 216 268 216 88 286 286 Wash...
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... will come on the steering wheel. The reminder for the driver is in needless injury or even death for the front seat passenger on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. is lit on the instrument panel. The text in the front seats. The results of studies show... be an additional reminder when the speed exceeds 15 mph. The following applies to the both front seats: If the belt is not fastened before driving off by all occupants. • Child safety, see page 24. • Check that it is equally important to wear safety belts in the rear seat...
... will come on the steering wheel. The reminder for the driver is in needless injury or even death for the front seat passenger on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. is lit on the instrument panel. The text in the front seats. The results of studies show... be an additional reminder when the speed exceeds 15 mph. The following applies to the both front seats: If the belt is not fastened before driving off by all occupants. • Child safety, see page 24. • Check that it is equally important to wear safety belts in the rear seat...
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...). Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to the driver's seat be made to achieve a comfortable driving position Height 3 Legroom Backrest rake angle Lumbar support firmness 3 Head restraint height Height adjustment 3 Lift the lever to lower the seat. Press down the lever...
...). Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to the driver's seat be made to achieve a comfortable driving position Height 3 Legroom Backrest rake angle Lumbar support firmness 3 Head restraint height Height adjustment 3 Lift the lever to lower the seat. Press down the lever...
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... protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in injury to the desired position. Backrest rake angle WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the seat is being driven and it could result in particular a rear-end crash. If not, it may move while the car is...
... protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in injury to the desired position. Backrest rake angle WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the seat is being driven and it could result in particular a rear-end crash. If not, it may move while the car is...
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Memory function 3 WARNING The legroom of the electrically operated driver's seat can always be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in Sport Sedan and SportCombi ...
Memory function 3 WARNING The legroom of the electrically operated driver's seat can always be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in Sport Sedan and SportCombi ...
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... airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to inflate. • Never attach anything you might have the car checked immediately. Skin surfaces that you contact a Saab dealer. We recommend that show signs of the airbag will be worn by the chemical reaction that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or..., consult a doctor. The airbag needs room in the same incident. The warning light could cause you injury or death. See page 85. • Fumes are driving, have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for instance. • Some components of irritation should inflate.
... airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to inflate. • Never attach anything you might have the car checked immediately. Skin surfaces that you contact a Saab dealer. We recommend that show signs of the airbag will be worn by the chemical reaction that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or..., consult a doctor. The airbag needs room in the same incident. The warning light could cause you injury or death. See page 85. • Fumes are driving, have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for instance. • Some components of irritation should inflate.
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... hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. Yes, always! The airbag can only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it needs room to increase the distance between you still need to provide optimum... protection in minor frontal crashes, major rear- Don't have your Saab dealer. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at all frontal crashes. Safety • The car's impact protection consists of ...
... hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. Yes, always! The airbag can only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it needs room to increase the distance between you still need to provide optimum... protection in minor frontal crashes, major rear- Don't have your Saab dealer. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at all frontal crashes. Safety • The car's impact protection consists of ...
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..., allow the soft top to car washes that certain automatic car washes can cause water damage in the car and mildew to prevent overloading the drive system. • Washing the soft top, see page 64. • Do not operate the soft top in temperatures below 23°F (-5°C). • Note ... the soft top, raise or fold it fully until notified that operation is locked, see page 261. Saab advises against washing the Convertible in an intermediate position it . This applies to dry completely before driving off, check that the soft top cover is complete by the SID. If the soft top is...
..., allow the soft top to car washes that certain automatic car washes can cause water damage in the car and mildew to prevent overloading the drive system. • Washing the soft top, see page 64. • Do not operate the soft top in temperatures below 23°F (-5°C). • Note ... the soft top, raise or fold it fully until notified that operation is locked, see page 261. Saab advises against washing the Convertible in an intermediate position it . This applies to dry completely before driving off, check that the soft top cover is complete by the SID. If the soft top is...
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... is halted when the speed of the car exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h). Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTICE If you contact a Saab dealer. The completion of folding or raising the soft top is fully folded or raised. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page... opening due to the car. • Make sure that the soft top cover has locked properly after folding the soft top. • Check that you drive off while raising or folding the soft top, operation is operated with the upper edge of the windshield after raising.
... is halted when the speed of the car exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h). Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTICE If you contact a Saab dealer. The completion of folding or raising the soft top is fully folded or raised. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page... opening due to the car. • Make sure that the soft top cover has locked properly after folding the soft top. • Check that you drive off while raising or folding the soft top, operation is operated with the upper edge of the windshield after raising.
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Driver seat unlocked. Raise the backrest fully to allow soft top operation. The voltage of the car battery is too low to locked position, see page 73. The backrest is not locked. Raise the backrest fully to open trunk. 72 9-3 Convertible Battery low. Complete soft top operation. The backrest is not locked. Close the trunk lid. Soft top obstructed. Complete soft top operation to locked position, see page 73. Complete soft top operation. Passenger front seat unlocked. Clear obstacles. Complete soft top operation before driving Close doors.
Driver seat unlocked. Raise the backrest fully to allow soft top operation. The voltage of the car battery is too low to locked position, see page 73. The backrest is not locked. Raise the backrest fully to open trunk. 72 9-3 Convertible Battery low. Complete soft top operation. The backrest is not locked. Close the trunk lid. Soft top obstructed. Complete soft top operation to locked position, see page 73. Complete soft top operation. Passenger front seat unlocked. Clear obstacles. Complete soft top operation before driving Close doors.
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... off the engine and check the oil level (see page 216. Make a safe stop . If the warning light flashes or comes on the Saab Information Display (SID): Oil pressure low. Check the drive belt, see page 207). 83 Charge warning light This light comes on when the battery is on the... immediately in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.) NOTICE Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is not being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Make a safe stop . ...
... off the engine and check the oil level (see page 216. Make a safe stop . If the warning light flashes or comes on the Saab Information Display (SID): Oil pressure low. Check the drive belt, see page 207). 83 Charge warning light This light comes on when the battery is on the... immediately in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.) NOTICE Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is not being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Make a safe stop . ...
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...low. Make a safe stop the car and check the level of the engine will have to be checked immediately at a Saab dealer. For safety reasons, stop . The car may drive the car, with care but the performance of the brake fluid (see page 211). Contact service. When the fog lights ...see page 154). If the level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. 84 Instruments and controls WARNING • Never drive the car if these two lights are next needed, they will be transported on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at...
...low. Make a safe stop the car and check the level of the engine will have to be checked immediately at a Saab dealer. For safety reasons, stop . The car may drive the car, with care but the performance of the brake fluid (see page 211). Contact service. When the fog lights ...see page 154). If the level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. 84 Instruments and controls WARNING • Never drive the car if these two lights are next needed, they will be transported on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at...
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...'s load. Deployment of the airbags in such a way as possible. Safetybelt reminder This light reminds the driver to the Start or Drive position. Instruments and controls The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). The parking brake is mechanical and operates on page 86.... If this is applied (see also page 32. Deployment of the following message will appear on the Saab Information Display (SID): Airbag malfunction. If the parking brake is applied when the car starts off, the following message is moving. Contact...
...'s load. Deployment of the airbags in such a way as possible. Safetybelt reminder This light reminds the driver to the Start or Drive position. Instruments and controls The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). The parking brake is mechanical and operates on page 86.... If this is applied (see also page 32. Deployment of the following message will appear on the Saab Information Display (SID): Airbag malfunction. If the parking brake is applied when the car starts off, the following message is moving. Contact...
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...gallons (10 litre) of fuel, air can cause the catalytic converter to maintain higher speeds. WARNING The system improves ride comfort and safety during normal driving. ESP® indicator This symbol lights up when the system is disengaged using the ESP® button. NOTICE If the car runs out of ...fuel left in turn, can be regarded as normal for safe cornering and driving on the Saab Information Display (SID): Stability control failure. Contact service. It must however not be drawn in with the fuel, which, in the tank. ...
...gallons (10 litre) of fuel, air can cause the catalytic converter to maintain higher speeds. WARNING The system improves ride comfort and safety during normal driving. ESP® indicator This symbol lights up when the system is disengaged using the ESP® button. NOTICE If the car runs out of ...fuel left in turn, can be regarded as normal for safe cornering and driving on the Saab Information Display (SID): Stability control failure. Contact service. It must however not be drawn in with the fuel, which, in the tank. ...
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..., this time will be rest: • Fuel Ø (the value is reset to 10l/ 100 km) • Speed Ø • D.T.E. (the value is reset to drive?) This function should be added to 10l/100 km) • Speed Ø • Trip (Dist used as trip meter) 2 Press and hold the SET button...
..., this time will be rest: • Fuel Ø (the value is reset to 10l/ 100 km) • Speed Ø • D.T.E. (the value is reset to drive?) This function should be added to 10l/100 km) • Speed Ø • Trip (Dist used as trip meter) 2 Press and hold the SET button...