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 wiper... 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 ____ 118 Ashtrays _____ 123 Cigarette lighter _____ 123
... 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 wiper... 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 ____ 118 Ashtrays _____ 123 Cigarette lighter _____ 123
Owner's Manual
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...33 35 Towing _____ 160 Towrope attachment eyes _ 160 Towing a trailer _____ 156 Trunk lid lock _____ Lowering the rear seat ____ Trunk _____ Spare wheel _____ Tools _____ Lighting _____ 125 125 128 130 130 183 Tires & Rims_____ 192 / 227 Driving in cold weather _____ 154 Brakes and braking _____... 149 Compact spare wheel _____ 195 Changing a wheel _____ 196 Fuel filler door _____ 138 Refuelling _____ 138 Fuel grade _____ 224 Fuel gauge _____ 61 Fuel economy _____ 153
...33 35 Towing _____ 160 Towrope attachment eyes _ 160 Towing a trailer _____ 156 Trunk lid lock _____ Lowering the rear seat ____ Trunk _____ Spare wheel _____ Tools _____ Lighting _____ 125 125 128 130 130 183 Tires & Rims_____ 192 / 227 Driving in cold weather _____ 154 Brakes and braking _____... 149 Compact spare wheel _____ 195 Changing a wheel _____ 196 Fuel filler door _____ 138 Refuelling _____ 138 Fuel grade _____ 224 Fuel gauge _____ 61 Fuel economy _____ 153
Owner's Manual
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... 124 Door mirrors _____ 124 Vanity mirror _____ 122 Interior lighting switch _____ 121 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 185 Power steering _____ 226 Steering-wheel adjustment 118 Airbag _____ 22 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety-belt care _____ 199 Airbag _____ 22 Child seats _____ 18 Child safety lock catch...
... 124 Door mirrors _____ 124 Vanity mirror _____ 122 Interior lighting switch _____ 121 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 185 Power steering _____ 226 Steering-wheel adjustment 118 Airbag _____ 22 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety-belt care _____ 199 Airbag _____ 22 Child seats _____ 18 Child safety lock catch...
Owner's Manual
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...Use the jack only on firm, level ground. jack load: 2200 lbs. (1000 kg). Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. • Max. 8 IB1195 CANADA Wheel changing: Intended for pinch risk due to prevent it from shifting during transport. USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over Belt beam WARNING CANADA Long...• Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. • ALWAYS use SEAT BELT and CHILD RESTRAINTS IB989 WL9 Warning for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. Max. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in unlocked position. length 6 ft. (2 metres). IB994
...Use the jack only on firm, level ground. jack load: 2200 lbs. (1000 kg). Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. • Max. 8 IB1195 CANADA Wheel changing: Intended for pinch risk due to prevent it from shifting during transport. USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over Belt beam WARNING CANADA Long...• Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. • ALWAYS use SEAT BELT and CHILD RESTRAINTS IB989 WL9 Warning for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. Max. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in unlocked position. length 6 ft. (2 metres). IB994
Owner's Manual
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..., remove it by inserting a screwdriver behind it and prying it is raised on the jack. Unscrew all the wheel bolts and take the wheel off . 5 Loosen the wheel bolts by the figure. WL16 IB963 Personal injury may cause personal injury. Do not raise or lower top with top. Child ... car has automatic transmission, select P. 2 Fit the jack at the jacking point nearest to the wheel that is designed solely for the bolts and wheel to do so may result from head contact with passengers in before driving away. 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in the rear seat.
..., remove it by inserting a screwdriver behind it and prying it is raised on the jack. Unscrew all the wheel bolts and take the wheel off . 5 Loosen the wheel bolts by the figure. WL16 IB963 Personal injury may cause personal injury. Do not raise or lower top with top. Child ... car has automatic transmission, select P. 2 Fit the jack at the jacking point nearest to the wheel that is designed solely for the bolts and wheel to do so may result from head contact with passengers in before driving away. 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in the rear seat.
Owner's Manual
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... wear your safety belt. • Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. • Children 12 and under or shorter than the blinking of an eye. The system supplements the protection provided by impact of... a frontal collision, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated, after which they deflate through vents in the front seats.
... wear your safety belt. • Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. • Children 12 and under or shorter than the blinking of an eye. The system supplements the protection provided by impact of... a frontal collision, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated, after which they deflate through vents in the front seats.
Owner's Manual
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...if the airbag should inflate. Airbag now fully inflated. IB828 Sensor detects retardation and sends a signal via the control module to the steering wheel or passenger side of the airbag will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident. The steering column has collapsed ... car checked immediately by all occupants. • Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. Always use your safety belt. • Always sit with the whole of your seat as far back as a pipe, for a short...
...if the airbag should inflate. Airbag now fully inflated. IB828 Sensor detects retardation and sends a signal via the control module to the steering wheel or passenger side of the airbag will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident. The steering column has collapsed ... car checked immediately by all occupants. • Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. Always use your safety belt. • Always sit with the whole of your seat as far back as a pipe, for a short...
Owner's Manual
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... same incident. Safety Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners WARNING • Under no circumstances should any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any of the car occupants from the front. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it... your seat too far forward. In addition, airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in all times. Airbags or belt pretensioners that have your Saab dealer.
... same incident. Safety Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners WARNING • Under no circumstances should any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag's electrical circuitry. • Before starting any of the car occupants from the front. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it... your seat too far forward. In addition, airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in all times. Airbags or belt pretensioners that have your Saab dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... raise it forward. 3 Remove the round rubber cover over the hydraulic valve. 4 Open the valve about half a turn. 5 Open the trunk lid. 6 Take out the wheel lug wrench. 7 In the soft top tonneau mechanism and inside the trunk lid lining on the right-hand side, is a hole into which the straight...
... raise it forward. 3 Remove the round rubber cover over the hydraulic valve. 4 Open the valve about half a turn. 5 Open the trunk lid. 6 Take out the wheel lug wrench. 7 In the soft top tonneau mechanism and inside the trunk lid lining on the right-hand side, is a hole into which the straight...
Owner's Manual
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... drive belt (see page 151) If it comes on while you are on. If the ABS warning light is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. Have the brake system checked at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the belt is slack... and controls Parking brake warning light 55 Warning charging This light comes on together with if the battery is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels. Danger of a fault (see page 176. If the belt has broken, the engine may be poor and engine cooling unsatisfactory. WARNING • Always apply the...
... drive belt (see page 151) If it comes on while you are on. If the ABS warning light is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. Have the brake system checked at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the belt is slack... and controls Parking brake warning light 55 Warning charging This light comes on together with if the battery is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels. Danger of a fault (see page 176. If the belt has broken, the engine may be poor and engine cooling unsatisfactory. WARNING • Always apply the...
Owner's Manual
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...catalytic converter to be working properly. • The airbags in with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to the Start or Drive position. Now check the level again. Conventional braking without a crash. •...; To help avoid injury to an authorized Saab dealer Indicator, fuel This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system... system. If the level is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on after the engine has started. It should be available.
...catalytic converter to be working properly. • The airbags in with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to the Start or Drive position. Now check the level again. Conventional braking without a crash. •...; To help avoid injury to an authorized Saab dealer Indicator, fuel This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system... system. If the level is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on after the engine has started. It should be available.
Owner's Manual
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... malfunction in the (D, 3, 2, 1) gears before upshifting. When the car is critical to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. see also page 147. While your car and create unsafe driving conditions. The operator should be driven with...mode by again depressing the WINTER button; Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to spin the wheels. Instruments and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. ...
... malfunction in the (D, 3, 2, 1) gears before upshifting. When the car is critical to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. see also page 147. While your car and create unsafe driving conditions. The operator should be driven with...mode by again depressing the WINTER button; Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to spin the wheels. Instruments and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. ...
Owner's Manual
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... button will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is located close to 87 mph (140 km/h). speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from a wheel sensor in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm (2.0 Turbo) and 6,400 rpm (2.3 Turbo). The needle may be viewed.
... button will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is located close to 87 mph (140 km/h). speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from a wheel sensor in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm (2.0 Turbo) and 6,400 rpm (2.3 Turbo). The needle may be viewed.
Owner's Manual
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Note that they are a Canadian Federal legal requirement. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 2. Light switches IB745 1 Headlight flasher 2 High/low beam High/low beam Parking lights The parking lights can be disconnected ...automatically when the ignition switch is in the ON position. To switch from high to low beam, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 1. Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Running Lights must be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch. ...
Note that they are a Canadian Federal legal requirement. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 2. Light switches IB745 1 Headlight flasher 2 High/low beam High/low beam Parking lights The parking lights can be disconnected ...automatically when the ignition switch is in the ON position. To switch from high to low beam, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 1. Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Running Lights must be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch. ...
Owner's Manual
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... allows the headlights to off the ignition, remove the key, open the driver's door and pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam, see page 71. If the ignition is on, both indicator lights on the instrument panel will remain on...
... allows the headlights to off the ignition, remove the key, open the driver's door and pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam, see page 71. If the ignition is on, both indicator lights on the instrument panel will remain on...
Owner's Manual
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Security lock...Technical data ...Installation of car phone (option)...Fault codes ...91 93 94 96 99 101 104 105 105 106 109 110 IB1194 Saab 9-3 Audio System 89 Saab 9-3 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9-3 Audio System ...Sound controls...Radio ...Cassette player ...CD player ...CD changer...General functions ...Steering-wheel controls ..
Security lock...Technical data ...Installation of car phone (option)...Fault codes ...91 93 94 96 99 101 104 105 105 106 109 110 IB1194 Saab 9-3 Audio System 89 Saab 9-3 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9-3 Audio System ...Sound controls...Radio ...Cassette player ...CD player ...CD changer...General functions ...Steering-wheel controls ..
Owner's Manual
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...preselect buttons 1⇒2⇒ ...⇒6⇒1⇒ ...TAPE mode: Play other side of tape. Each time the Audio System is switched on steering wheel SRC (SOURCE) Press repeatedly to promote safer driving, most of the functions can be installed or if you wish to move the main audio-system... module and/or CD changer to another car (Saab 9-3), you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the codes match. Saab 9-3 Audio System 105 Steering-wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to switch between RADIO ⇒TAPE or...
...preselect buttons 1⇒2⇒ ...⇒6⇒1⇒ ...TAPE mode: Play other side of tape. Each time the Audio System is switched on steering wheel SRC (SOURCE) Press repeatedly to promote safer driving, most of the functions can be installed or if you wish to move the main audio-system... module and/or CD changer to another car (Saab 9-3), you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the codes match. Saab 9-3 Audio System 105 Steering-wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to switch between RADIO ⇒TAPE or...
Owner's Manual
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...accessory. NOTE The A-pillar area (area beside the windshield) and the headlining of your document organizer. Provision for hands-free phone (Convertible, only if Saab 9-3 Audio System is fitted) • Car phone connects to car's circuitry. • Coaxial cable for external antenna is prerun. • Microphone ...while using a cell phone: • Do not use the cell phone in your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries. No modifications to these areas should be done by volume controls on steering wheel or on the SID when phone is heavy. • Dial sensibly, at a ...
...accessory. NOTE The A-pillar area (area beside the windshield) and the headlining of your document organizer. Provision for hands-free phone (Convertible, only if Saab 9-3 Audio System is fitted) • Car phone connects to car's circuitry. • Coaxial cable for external antenna is prerun. • Microphone ...while using a cell phone: • Do not use the cell phone in your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries. No modifications to these areas should be done by volume controls on steering wheel or on the SID when phone is heavy. • Dial sensibly, at a ...
Owner's Manual
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Interior equipment, trunk 111 Interior equipment, trunk Seats ...Steering-wheel adjustment ...Electrical windows...Sunroof (option)...Interior lighting...Cup holder ...Ashtrays (accessory)...Glove compartment ...Rear-view mirrors ...Trunk, Coupé and 5-door Tools and spare wheel ...Manually opening the fuel filler door ...112 118 119 120 121 122 123 123 124 125 130 131 IB941
Interior equipment, trunk 111 Interior equipment, trunk Seats ...Steering-wheel adjustment ...Electrical windows...Sunroof (option)...Interior lighting...Cup holder ...Ashtrays (accessory)...Glove compartment ...Rear-view mirrors ...Trunk, Coupé and 5-door Tools and spare wheel ...Manually opening the fuel filler door ...112 118 119 120 121 122 123 123 124 125 130 131 IB941
Owner's Manual
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Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 118). If the fore-and-aft setting of an accident. IB803 Height adjustment, driver's seat Lift the lever to lower the seat. The ...
Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 118). If the fore-and-aft setting of an accident. IB803 Height adjustment, driver's seat Lift the lever to lower the seat. The ...