Owner's Manual
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... transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 173 173 173 226 Steering servo _____ 177 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177 Jump starting _____ 162 IB733 Washer fluid _____ 180 Topping up _____ 172 Engine oil: changing _____ 172 Oil grade, viscosity...
... transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 173 173 173 226 Steering servo _____ 177 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177 Jump starting _____ 162 IB733 Washer fluid _____ 180 Topping up _____ 172 Engine oil: changing _____ 172 Oil grade, viscosity...
Owner's Manual
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... on the battery • Smoking, open while engine is running and during charging of battery • Always wear eye and face protection when working instructions, see the Workshop Handbook. Battery: Contains corrosive...explode • Consult the manual before using jumper cables. • Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep battery upright • Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing •...WL4 7 Warning labels WL3 WL2 Coolant: Never open flames and sparks can all cause battery to qualified personnel only. Radiator fan: WL1 Drive belt: Danger! Working the wrong...
... on the battery • Smoking, open while engine is running and during charging of battery • Always wear eye and face protection when working instructions, see the Workshop Handbook. Battery: Contains corrosive...explode • Consult the manual before using jumper cables. • Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS • Keep battery upright • Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing •...WL4 7 Warning labels WL3 WL2 Coolant: Never open flames and sparks can all cause battery to qualified personnel only. Radiator fan: WL1 Drive belt: Danger! Working the wrong...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... damaged. Safety WARNING Safety belts are designed to the assembly is dangerous to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Care should be worn low across the front of the belt across the abdominal area must only be adjusted as firmly as applicable; Each...
... damaged. Safety WARNING Safety belts are designed to the assembly is dangerous to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Care should be worn low across the front of the belt across the abdominal area must only be adjusted as firmly as applicable; Each...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
...do I position the seat to leave room for use in another vehicle. • All work on the car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and belt pretensioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel. 25 Frequently asked questions on function... you and the airbag. to be inflated under controlled conditions before the car is scrapped or any modifications be made that have your Saab dealer. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. The airbag will only be fast enough to deformation...
...do I position the seat to leave room for use in another vehicle. • All work on the car, always disconnect the negative (-) battery lead and cover the conductor. • Airbags and belt pretensioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel. 25 Frequently asked questions on function... you and the airbag. to be inflated under controlled conditions before the car is scrapped or any modifications be made that have your Saab dealer. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. The airbag will only be fast enough to deformation...
Owner's Manual
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... the remote. Press the CLEAR button on Convertibles). • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of an accident. After changing the battery you must press the unlocking button of the remote control four times (or until the door locks cycle) while the car is moving slowly or...once. • To unlock all doors: press the switch twice. IB843 The driver´s door lock button will issue the following message: REPLACE KEY BATTERY. This switch is inoperative when the car is 4-5 years. 32 Security The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on the...
... the remote. Press the CLEAR button on Convertibles). • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of an accident. After changing the battery you must press the unlocking button of the remote control four times (or until the door locks cycle) while the car is moving slowly or...once. • To unlock all doors: press the switch twice. IB843 The driver´s door lock button will issue the following message: REPLACE KEY BATTERY. This switch is inoperative when the car is 4-5 years. 32 Security The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on the...
Owner's Manual
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... the outside. Avoid putting fingerprints on the door in the locked position, the door cannot be opened from the inside of the battery. Dispose of the rear doors. Trunk lock The trunk does not unlock when the other doors are activated by the direction indicators ...blinking three times. When the child safety lock is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). These batteries contain substances that are environmentally hazardous. 33 IB849 Child safety lock catch 1 Engaged 2 Disengaged Trunk switch Child safety locks The rear doors have ...
... the outside. Avoid putting fingerprints on the door in the locked position, the door cannot be opened from the inside of the battery. Dispose of the rear doors. Trunk lock The trunk does not unlock when the other doors are activated by the direction indicators ...blinking three times. When the child safety lock is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). These batteries contain substances that are environmentally hazardous. 33 IB849 Child safety lock catch 1 Engaged 2 Disengaged Trunk switch Child safety locks The rear doors have ...
Owner's Manual
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... you are all down. Panic-function In the car alarm system is made to bypass or short-circuit the ignition switch, or to disconnect the battery. If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be locked/unlocked depending upon which button was pushed. If not, unlock and relock the...
... you are all down. Panic-function In the car alarm system is made to bypass or short-circuit the ignition switch, or to disconnect the battery. If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be locked/unlocked depending upon which button was pushed. If not, unlock and relock the...
Owner's Manual
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...per second for the remote control will normally have to break into the car, the alarm will have a life of 4-5 years. If the battery is desired (up to very low temperatures, it may be triggered Overview of functions Locking/ activation Unlocking/ deactivation Unlocking/ deactivation of the remaining ...for different countries. If the remote control is present again, the alarm will need your Saab dealer for a few minutes. in the control module for 30 seconds. Horn chirps once. If the car-battery voltage is lost , the new one will be because the code signal has not been...
...per second for the remote control will normally have to break into the car, the alarm will have a life of 4-5 years. If the battery is desired (up to very low temperatures, it may be triggered Overview of functions Locking/ activation Unlocking/ deactivation Unlocking/ deactivation of the remaining ...for different countries. If the remote control is present again, the alarm will need your Saab dealer for a few minutes. in the control module for 30 seconds. Horn chirps once. If the car-battery voltage is lost , the new one will be because the code signal has not been...
Owner's Manual
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... or opened during 10-second delay). Comes on the remote control. FULL THEFT ALARM • REMOTE KEY • TRANSPONDR REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Activation (during delay period. Have the car checked by an authorized... ONLY Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. Off. Fault in key transmitter or in the remote control. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Window-glass sensor is included in a switch serving doors, hood Flashing (instead of being or trunk lid. Deactivation. Alarm not activated....
... or opened during 10-second delay). Comes on the remote control. FULL THEFT ALARM • REMOTE KEY • TRANSPONDR REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Activation (during delay period. Have the car checked by an authorized... ONLY Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. Off. Fault in key transmitter or in the remote control. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Window-glass sensor is included in a switch serving doors, hood Flashing (instead of being or trunk lid. Deactivation. Alarm not activated....
Owner's Manual
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... will sound. If the ABS warning light is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are on while you ...the parking brake on, will also come on and a chime will come on together with if the battery is not charging. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 55 Warning charging This light comes on together... (see page 151) Danger of a fault (see page 176. The parking brake is slack or broken, battery charging will be inoperative because of brake failure! If it comes on . Have the brake system checked at ...
... will sound. If the ABS warning light is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are on while you ...the parking brake on, will also come on and a chime will come on together with if the battery is not charging. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 55 Warning charging This light comes on together... (see page 151) Danger of a fault (see page 176. The parking brake is slack or broken, battery charging will be inoperative because of brake failure! If it comes on . Have the brake system checked at ...
Owner's Manual
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The number of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). It will not be displayed again before the next scheduled service is due, or when 365 days have carried out the ... FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 2) See page 183 183 181 183 183 180 174 138 39 39 39 144 212 63 Night...
The number of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). It will not be displayed again before the next scheduled service is due, or when 365 days have carried out the ... FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 2) See page 183 183 181 183 183 180 174 138 39 39 39 144 212 63 Night...
Owner's Manual
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... from the display. Press CLR once to acknowledge a message, whereupon it will appear to clear. 2 This message will not be reset (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The message should be cleared at the time of that can clear the message by pressing CLR for about four seconds...FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP FILL COOLANT FLUID KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 2) See page 183 183 181 183 184 180 138 174 39 39 39 144 212 Resetting...
... from the display. Press CLR once to acknowledge a message, whereupon it will appear to clear. 2 This message will not be reset (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The message should be cleared at the time of that can clear the message by pressing CLR for about four seconds...FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP FILL COOLANT FLUID KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 2) See page 183 183 181 183 184 180 138 174 39 39 39 144 212 Resetting...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
... that is on, both indicator lights on the indicators, move the stalk up or down. Hazard warning lights should only be reduced to save the battery. The respective indicator lights on low beam for about 30 seconds after most turns. 72 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the...
... that is on, both indicator lights on the indicators, move the stalk up or down. Hazard warning lights should only be reduced to save the battery. The respective indicator lights on low beam for about 30 seconds after most turns. 72 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the...
Owner's Manual
Page 79
... button is located on the rear parcel shelf; It will be switched off earlier so that the battery can get the benefit of the engine depends on the fan switch, as possible. If the battery voltage is lower than highway driving with a higher RPM. Once the windshield is mainly intended to provide...
... button is located on the rear parcel shelf; It will be switched off earlier so that the battery can get the benefit of the engine depends on the fan switch, as possible. If the battery voltage is lower than highway driving with a higher RPM. Once the windshield is mainly intended to provide...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
... ACC system to distribute the air to confirm that deletion has been effected.) Cancelling program I The manual selections you have been off . Calibration If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will memorize this new program 10 minutes after the key is deleted only by pressing + at...
... ACC system to distribute the air to confirm that deletion has been effected.) Cancelling program I The manual selections you have been off . Calibration If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will memorize this new program 10 minutes after the key is deleted only by pressing + at...
Owner's Manual
Page 88
...you take the car to improve fuel economy and unnecessary running of electric rear window. Recalibrate: See the section headed Calibration. • If the battery has been disconnected or has died, the ACC system should : 1. IB795 Programmed settings are eleven (0-10) fixed temperature steps. The system adjusts... itself as it had when the soft top was last folded down to an authorized Saab dealer. • If the indication AUTO does not light up after starting (the ignition must have been switched off . • A/C assumes...
...you take the car to improve fuel economy and unnecessary running of electric rear window. Recalibrate: See the section headed Calibration. • If the battery has been disconnected or has died, the ACC system should : 1. IB795 Programmed settings are eleven (0-10) fixed temperature steps. The system adjusts... itself as it had when the soft top was last folded down to an authorized Saab dealer. • If the indication AUTO does not light up after starting (the ignition must have been switched off . • A/C assumes...
Owner's Manual
Page 109
... a bit fuzzy, adjust by volume controls on steering wheel or on certain variants of the Saab 9-3 for the installation of which phones are suitable for details of the volume control on the phone set. • Phone battery is charging when ignition is heavy. • Dial sensibly, at front (not Convertible). • Audio...
... a bit fuzzy, adjust by volume controls on steering wheel or on certain variants of the Saab 9-3 for the installation of which phones are suitable for details of the volume control on the phone set. • Phone battery is charging when ignition is heavy. • Dial sensibly, at front (not Convertible). • Audio...
Owner's Manual
Page 121
... withdrawn from outside. • When any door is lifted. 9-3 Convertible: see page 52. The lighting goes out about 12 seconds after 20 minutes to preserve battery life. The sun visors are closed or when the ignition is turned on, provided that the switch is on : • When the car is unlocked...
... withdrawn from outside. • When any door is lifted. 9-3 Convertible: see page 52. The lighting goes out about 12 seconds after 20 minutes to preserve battery life. The sun visors are closed or when the ignition is turned on, provided that the switch is on : • When the car is unlocked...
Owner's Manual
Page 129
... in the trunk is opened and closed. Then place smaller and lighter items of having them well. Always secure heavy, bulky loads to prevent the battery from being drained. This will reduce risk of luggage on the floor. You should thus secure them thrown about during a collision and causing personal injury...
... in the trunk is opened and closed. Then place smaller and lighter items of having them well. Always secure heavy, bulky loads to prevent the battery from being drained. This will reduce risk of luggage on the floor. You should thus secure them thrown about during a collision and causing personal injury...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine has started and is running smoothly - at very low temperatures, you may be started and is running the starter again, to give the battery time to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Let the ignition key spring back as soon as... parking brake before it is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. If the car does not start If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears on an authorized Saab dealer for at least 10 seconds and then drive away as long as the engine oil warning light has gone out to enable the engine...
... the engine has started and is running smoothly - at very low temperatures, you may be started and is running the starter again, to give the battery time to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Let the ignition key spring back as soon as... parking brake before it is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. If the car does not start If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears on an authorized Saab dealer for at least 10 seconds and then drive away as long as the engine oil warning light has gone out to enable the engine...