2007 Saab 9-3 Support Question
2007 Saab 9-3 Support Question
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Question posted by wfweaver on April 20th, 2012
Remote/transponder Key For Saab 2007 9-3.
It appears that an authorized dealer must program thes transponder and cut the traditional key. Is this so? Is this a big deal to get done? Are there non-dealer entities that can program and cut the key? If yes, how do you find one?
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Owner's Manual - Page 24
... seat in by mistake. • Always lock the doors and trunk of your car, and keep the keys out of water while washing your car
• Teach children not to play in or around buckets of ... NEVER put the car 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 help prevent children from...
Owner's Manual - Page 48
... be used in the remote control). The following message appears on long journeys. 48
Security
Doors
Open the door by lifting the door handle. Remote control
The remote control and ignition key are integrated in a locked car is required for the locking system's electronic unit to five remote controls programmed for ordering a new traditional key (contained in an emergency...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
...key. If remote unlocking should fail to the remote control signal. In this case, retry from the remote...remote control. (This key only fits the front left -hand door with the key.
Remote locking Press the button once:
Locking/unlocking the front left -hand door.) 2 Unlock the door with the traditional key...the remote control may cause interference to work 1 Remove the traditional key from...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... pressed once. SportCombi: The tailgate is unlocked (not opened when the button on the remote control or on the inside of the driver's door is pressed once. Opening button on the remote control is locked together with the traditional key (see page 50). If the doors are locked when the trunk lid is closed...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
...following exposure to light. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer (see page 295). Checking the number of remote controls
To check the number of remote controls that are programmed for the car: 1 Insert the remote control into the ignition switch and turn it 45°...that are activated by means of a catch next to ON. Insert a screwdriver or the traditional key (enclosed in the trunk.
Owner's Manual - Page 54
... Panasonic CR2032, 3V lithium battery.
Press the emblem to remove the traditional key
1 Press the emblem on the faces of the remote control battery drops below a certain level, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Remote control battery low.
Avoid touching electronic components of the remote control. Incorrect handling when changing the battery can damage the...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
...in the same way as follows: 1 Unlock the front left door with the traditional key. Visit a Saab dealer to synchronize the remote control and car.
If the car has a car alarm, this code is correct...for 3 s) and it will appear on the dashboard double-flashes for 3 seconds and the car becomes immobilized. Unlock the car and insert the remote control into the ignition switch. Each...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
... the car is locked with the ignition key. The LED is located on the remote control, you unlock and/or open the trunk lid from outside the car with the traditional key (see page 50). If a door .... All the doors, the hood and the trunk lid are closed. If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer to flash once every 3 seconds. It is also dangerous to arm the car alarm. Check that the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
.... Arming the car alarm
The alarm is familiar with the remote control.
If the alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Theft protection failure. The...deactivate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car, if the button on the key is pressed by mistake when the car is opened • somebody tries to hotwire the car
...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
...key battery, page 54. The panic alarm can only be started manually, for 5 min. button on the remote control for more than 2 seconds, or if you press one of the front doors
Direction indicators flash for example, to attract attention. Contact a Saab dealer...of the possibilities and refer to page 295. Remote control
Remote control battery
Some car alarm functions and indications can...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
...Saab Information Display (SID) messages
Activity Arming (delay period) Alarm armed Disarming Alarm not armed LED signal Illuminates for 11 s then flashes open or opened during last arming period. Flashes once every 3 s. Off. Reason/action Error when remote...flashes for your car. Extinguishes. Remote control battery low. Number of remote controls programmed for 3 s. Contact service. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
...pressing up the rear window fully and hold it there. Use the lug wrench and the Allen key. Turn roughly 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 70
9-3 Convertible
Soft top locked to windshield rail
Closing the soft... to soft top cover
8 Sit in the soft top mechanism. Check that you contact a Saab dealer. NOTICE
To avoid damaging the paintwork on the left-hand side. We recommend that the soft...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
.... 2 Make sure the doors are dimmed out gradually. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. If a door is left open with the ignition OFF, the interior lighting goes out automatically... on : • When a door is opened and the ignition is OFF. • When the remote control is turned to drain the battery. Front interior lighting - Interior lighting
The interior lighting consists of ...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
...is closed. The lighting comes on the inside of the remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse (see page ...is opened and closed.
We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to page 232. 9-3 Convertible
Glove box
The glove box ...to damage the paintwork. 3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key. For changing bulbs, refer to have the central locking system checked...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
...to warn you turn the ignition key to ON. When the fog lights are on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at a Saab dealer. If it will be somewhat ... Brake warning light
This light should be transported on at a Saab dealer to have it fixed so it doesn´t come on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake fluid level low.
If the level...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
...after you contact a Saab dealer. WARNING
• Always apply the parking brake when parking, see page 177. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control. • ...appear on when the parking brake is moving. WARNING
• If the airbag readiness light stays on page 86. The following conditions may not be working properly. One or more of a crash. - Non...
Owner's Manual - Page 152
... switch, this gear position. • Carbon monoxide (CO) is inactive. Be alert to serious personal injury. • Cars with the traditional key (see page 50). Turn the steering wheel and insert the remote control into the ignition switch. Restart. 152
Starting and driving
If a fault arises affecting the steering wheel lock, the following...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... for a short period of the ESP® indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road, and that you contact a Saab dealer. 176
Starting and driving
ESP® indicator light
When the remote control is turned to the chassis, such as a change of wheels, shock absorbers or springs, could affect the function of...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
... off on your Saab dealer. Check also for leaks. • Inspect the drive belt (poly-V-belt) and replace if it shows any signs of wear. • Check the battery charge. • Check the tires for tread pattern and air pressure, including the compact spare tire. • Take an extra remote control and keep...
Owner's Manual - Page 274
...bulletins from Saab and are three different messages that will appear: TIME ... of the Saab automobile in serious damage to key components or systems.
Maintenance schedule
The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the .../operator of a Saab that is always a good practice! Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to attend Saab service schools, obtain Saab special tools and ...
