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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2000 Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System Interior equipment, trunk Starting and driving Car care Maintenance and owner assistance Technical data Index 11 29 41 53 89 111 133 167 211 219 233 © Saab Automobile AB 1999 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2000 Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System Interior equipment, trunk Starting and driving Car care Maintenance and owner assistance Technical data Index 11 29 41 53 89 111 133 167 211 219 233 © Saab Automobile AB 1999 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
Owner's Manual
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...Some differences also occur to help. A list of contents is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at Saab is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to alter specifications ...We recommend that you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. IB730 If you read through the manual before taking the car out for future reference. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the car for ...
...Some differences also occur to help. A list of contents is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at Saab is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to alter specifications ...We recommend that you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab. IB730 If you read through the manual before taking the car out for future reference. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the car for ...
Owner's Manual
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... Odometer and trip meter _____ Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ Fuel gauge _____ Temperature gauge _____ 54 59 59 59 60 61 60 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 62 Night panel _____ 63 Clock _____ 64, 70 Washers and wipers _____ 74 Rear-window wiper _____ 75 Replacing...player _____ 99 Rear fog light _____ 73 Front fog lights _____ 73 Hazard warning lights _____ 72 Instrument lighting _____ 74 Climate control system: manual _____ 76 Climate control system: automatic _____ 80 Car care _____ 167 IB731 Steering-wheel-mounted controls, Audio System __ 105 Seat heating controls ...
... Odometer and trip meter _____ Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ Fuel gauge _____ Temperature gauge _____ 54 59 59 59 60 61 60 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 62 Night panel _____ 63 Clock _____ 64, 70 Washers and wipers _____ 74 Rear-window wiper _____ 75 Replacing...player _____ 99 Rear fog light _____ 73 Front fog lights _____ 73 Hazard warning lights _____ 72 Instrument lighting _____ 74 Climate control system: manual _____ 76 Climate control system: automatic _____ 80 Car care _____ 167 IB731 Steering-wheel-mounted controls, Audio System __ 105 Seat heating controls ...
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... Starting the engine _____ 135 Engine break-in period _____ 140 Parking _____ 151 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 154 Gear changing _____ 141 Manual transmission ____ 141 Automatic transmission __ 141 IB1353
... Starting the engine _____ 135 Engine break-in period _____ 140 Parking _____ 151 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 154 Gear changing _____ 141 Manual transmission ____ 141 Automatic transmission __ 141 IB1353
Owner's Manual
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... Driving in cold weather ___ 154 Turbo-compressor _____ 60 Pressure gauge _____ 60 Important considerations for driving _____ 136 Technical data: engine ___ 223 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 173 173 173 226 Steering servo _____ 177 Fluid checking and topping up...
... Driving in cold weather ___ 154 Turbo-compressor _____ 60 Pressure gauge _____ 60 Important considerations for driving _____ 136 Technical data: engine ___ 223 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 173 173 173 226 Steering servo _____ 177 Fluid checking and topping up...
Owner's Manual
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...and seek medical help. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WL36 AVOID SPARKS, AVOID OPEN FLAMES, NO SMOKING KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SEE MANUAL PROTECT YOUR EYES FLAMMABLE GAS ACID WL4 Radiator fan: WL1 Drive belt: Danger! A/C system: Refrigerant at high pressure. Do not undo or remove.... For working on the A/C system must be left to explode • Consult the manual before using jumper cables. • Battery acid can cause serious injuries. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10. Escaping coolant under pressure can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep ...
...and seek medical help. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WL36 AVOID SPARKS, AVOID OPEN FLAMES, NO SMOKING KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SEE MANUAL PROTECT YOUR EYES FLAMMABLE GAS ACID WL4 Radiator fan: WL1 Drive belt: Danger! A/C system: Refrigerant at high pressure. Do not undo or remove.... For working on the A/C system must be left to explode • Consult the manual before using jumper cables. • Battery acid can cause serious injuries. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10. Escaping coolant under pressure can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep ...
Owner's Manual
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...; ALWAYS use SEAT BELT and CHILD RESTRAINTS IB989 WL9 Warning for pinch risk due to movable parts when beam is the SAFEST place for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. weight 30 lbs. (15 kg). • Max. Max. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in unlocked position. 8...a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Sit as far back as possible from shifting during transport. length 6 ft. (2 metres). See your Owner's Manual before securing loads. 50 10 111 USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • Children 12 and under can be killed by the air...
...; ALWAYS use SEAT BELT and CHILD RESTRAINTS IB989 WL9 Warning for pinch risk due to movable parts when beam is the SAFEST place for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. weight 30 lbs. (15 kg). • Max. Max. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in unlocked position. 8...a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Sit as far back as possible from shifting during transport. length 6 ft. (2 metres). See your Owner's Manual before securing loads. 50 10 111 USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • Children 12 and under can be killed by the air...
Owner's Manual
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Convertible 41 Convertible General safety instructions ...Folding the soft top ...Raising the soft top ...Manual raising of the soft top ...Fault messages in SID...Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible Trunk, 9-3 Convertible ...Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible ...Interior lighting...Manually opening the fuel filler door ...42 43 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 52 IB1361
Convertible 41 Convertible General safety instructions ...Folding the soft top ...Raising the soft top ...Manual raising of the soft top ...Fault messages in SID...Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible Trunk, 9-3 Convertible ...Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible ...Interior lighting...Manually opening the fuel filler door ...42 43 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 52 IB1361
Owner's Manual
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... of the soft top Tool fitted for the side windows. 5 Check that there are only valid if the soft top is operated manually when the soft top tonneau is a hole into which the straight part of the tonneau cover 8 Unlock the tonneau cover by sliding the ROOF button ...forward a second time. Remove the tool. IB938 WARNING Alternatively, use the central operating switch for manual unlocking (1) or locking (2) of the tool is to be folded down manually, since this could cause damage to the soft top mechanism. Close the trunk lid. 1 Tip the backrests of the...
... of the soft top Tool fitted for the side windows. 5 Check that there are only valid if the soft top is operated manually when the soft top tonneau is a hole into which the straight part of the tonneau cover 8 Unlock the tonneau cover by sliding the ROOF button ...forward a second time. Remove the tool. IB938 WARNING Alternatively, use the central operating switch for manual unlocking (1) or locking (2) of the tool is to be folded down manually, since this could cause damage to the soft top mechanism. Close the trunk lid. 1 Tip the backrests of the...
Owner's Manual
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.... 12 Climb down the 5th bow/rear window as far as possible. WARNING Do not touch the hinges and struts of the windshield - Note: In manual raising it is a pinch hazard area. Make sure that the safety belts don't IB939 The soft top system must be checked and repaired by pushing... or with bystanders right next to completely secure the 5th bow in the soft top mechanism and lock the soft top tonneau by an authorized Saab dealer as quickly as possible. Convertible 47 Manual raising of the soft top 9 (ill. 1) Stand at the side of the car and close the tonneau cover.
.... 12 Climb down the 5th bow/rear window as far as possible. WARNING Do not touch the hinges and struts of the windshield - Note: In manual raising it is a pinch hazard area. Make sure that the safety belts don't IB939 The soft top system must be checked and repaired by pushing... or with bystanders right next to completely secure the 5th bow in the soft top mechanism and lock the soft top tonneau by an authorized Saab dealer as quickly as possible. Convertible 47 Manual raising of the soft top 9 (ill. 1) Stand at the side of the car and close the tonneau cover.
Owner's Manual
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... AND MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING IS lics. both sides. CLOSE TRUNK • The raising or lowering of the soft top. • Operate the soft top manually, see page 43. • Somebody is trying to lower the soft top while it is obstructing the soft top. FINISH SOFT TOP MOTION CHECK SOFT... top cover doesn't open. • Finish the soft top motion completely. • Make sure that can be displayed on Remove anything that the valve for manual raising of the soft top by the electro- windshield. • Release the soft top with the locking handle, see page 46. • Try to slide...
... AND MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING IS lics. both sides. CLOSE TRUNK • The raising or lowering of the soft top. • Operate the soft top manually, see page 43. • Somebody is trying to lower the soft top while it is obstructing the soft top. FINISH SOFT TOP MOTION CHECK SOFT... top cover doesn't open. • Finish the soft top motion completely. • Make sure that can be displayed on Remove anything that the valve for manual raising of the soft top by the electro- windshield. • Release the soft top with the locking handle, see page 46. • Try to slide...
Owner's Manual
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Use mild soap, lukewarm water and a sponge for manual opening of all the soap. If further cleaning is made of glass, when necessary, you can use shampoo on the complete top and scrub with a ... brush. Add water as needed after changing, the locking motor can be damaged by mold. The rear lighting consists of the right-hand rear light. Manually opening in the upholstery in the trunk inside ! Since the rear window is needed until the cleaning agent lathers. First rinse the soft top, then...
Use mild soap, lukewarm water and a sponge for manual opening of all the soap. If further cleaning is made of glass, when necessary, you can use shampoo on the complete top and scrub with a ... brush. Add water as needed after changing, the locking motor can be damaged by mold. The rear lighting consists of the right-hand rear light. Manually opening in the upholstery in the trunk inside ! Since the rear window is needed until the cleaning agent lathers. First rinse the soft top, then...
Owner's Manual
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53 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights ...Instruments ...Trip computer SID...Switches ...Wipers and washers ...Manual climate-control system...Automatic climate control (ACC) ...54 59 62 71 74 76 80 IB946
53 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights ...Instruments ...Trip computer SID...Switches ...Wipers and washers ...Manual climate-control system...Automatic climate control (ACC) ...54 59 62 71 74 76 80 IB946
Owner's Manual
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... on , the car must not be switched on (see page 63). When the indicator light is on . Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as no faults exist: Central warning light Oil pressure warning light Charge warning light ... To overcome this warning symbol is illuminated if... on again to position 2. 58 Instruments and controls CHECK message indicator Rear fog light Indicator This light shows when the rear fog light is on manually again.
... on , the car must not be switched on (see page 63). When the indicator light is on . Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as no faults exist: Central warning light Oil pressure warning light Charge warning light ... To overcome this warning symbol is illuminated if... on again to position 2. 58 Instruments and controls CHECK message indicator Rear fog light Indicator This light shows when the rear fog light is on manually again.
Owner's Manual
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... a hill or bridge), place the triangle/flare even further back. 73 IB750 Back-Up The back-up along side of rear fog lights. Your Saab is equipped with the ignition switched on. Make sure you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of the road 300...low beam and switch off . These should be unable to avoid a collision and therefore risk injury to yourself and others. Make sure you are on manually again. Instruments and controls WARNING Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be used in poor visibility. When the fog light is...
... a hill or bridge), place the triangle/flare even further back. 73 IB750 Back-Up The back-up along side of rear fog lights. Your Saab is equipped with the ignition switched on. Make sure you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of the road 300...low beam and switch off . These should be unable to avoid a collision and therefore risk injury to yourself and others. Make sure you are on manually again. Instruments and controls WARNING Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be used in poor visibility. When the fog light is...
Owner's Manual
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... through the climate-control system and into the cabin. IB032 The cabin discharge vent is drawn in the winter. The flow 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 ... control The temperature of the incoming air can be adjusted for each vent by means of the windshield. 76 Instruments and controls Manual climate-control system The air is located on the right behind the rear bumper. The dash vents swivel universally, so that the...
... through the climate-control system and into the cabin. IB032 The cabin discharge vent is drawn in the winter. The flow 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 ... control The temperature of the incoming air can be adjusted for each vent by means of the windshield. 76 Instruments and controls Manual climate-control system The air is located on the right behind the rear bumper. The dash vents swivel universally, so that the...
Owner's Manual
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... air temperatures. to mist or ice up. The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity, the more condensation will be useful to activate manually to 32°F (0°C). The incoming air is then dehumidified and cooled and, finally, if required, heated. it passes through an outlet under the car...
... air temperatures. to mist or ice up. The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity, the more condensation will be useful to activate manually to 32°F (0°C). The incoming air is then dehumidified and cooled and, finally, if required, heated. it passes through an outlet under the car...
Owner's Manual
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... open . see "Units and language versions", page 69. • During the cooling phase in warm weather the panel vents must be open . • Do not manually select recirculation in three stages: first it passes through the climate-control system and into the cabin. fan speed). The incoming air is treated in...
... open . see "Units and language versions", page 69. • During the cooling phase in warm weather the panel vents must be open . • Do not manually select recirculation in three stages: first it passes through the climate-control system and into the cabin. fan speed). The incoming air is treated in...
Owner's Manual
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... Instruments and controls Button Display Setting the cabin temperature 1 Switch on the display. Functions The function you have manually selected will be locked in positions HI and LO, is above 32°F (0°C). A manual selection is switched off, unless ACC has been programmed with a different "ON" setting. Button Display When the system...
... Instruments and controls Button Display Setting the cabin temperature 1 Switch on the display. Functions The function you have manually selected will be locked in positions HI and LO, is above 32°F (0°C). A manual selection is switched off, unless ACC has been programmed with a different "ON" setting. Button Display When the system...
Owner's Manual
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The demister function remains operative until another selection is manually selected you will get demisting of all windows (the air flow to the previous setting, press the AUTO button. Current settings will be switched off ) ...
The demister function remains operative until another selection is manually selected you will get demisting of all windows (the air flow to the previous setting, press the AUTO button. Current settings will be switched off ) ...