Owner's Manual
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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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... Folding down the rear seat 125 Child seats _____ 18 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 200 Center console _____ 119 Electric windows _____ 119 Sunroof _____ 120 Convertible _____ 42 Ignition switch _____ 134 Starting the engine _____ 135 Engine break-in period _____ 140 Parking _____ 151 Driving in hot/cold weather...
... Folding down the rear seat 125 Child seats _____ 18 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 200 Center console _____ 119 Electric windows _____ 119 Sunroof _____ 120 Convertible _____ 42 Ignition switch _____ 134 Starting the engine _____ 135 Engine break-in period _____ 140 Parking _____ 151 Driving in hot/cold weather...
Owner's Manual
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...fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 187 187 189 191 Ignition system _____ Drive belt _____ Alternator _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ Simple fault tracing (A/C, ACC) _____ 225 179 179 225 137 207 Coolant, checking and topping up _____ 174 Coolant, changing ... 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...
...fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 187 187 189 191 Ignition system _____ Drive belt _____ Alternator _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ Simple fault tracing (A/C, ACC) _____ 225 179 179 225 137 207 Coolant, checking and topping up _____ 174 Coolant, changing ... 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...
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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...top mechanism. see page 48. in case of the left rear headrest and tip it in an emergency (e.g. Alternatively, use the central operating switch for manual unlocking (1) or locking (2) of the soft top must on the SID; The cover should lift half an inch or so (a centimetre or so). Remove... the tool. 46 Convertible 4 Raise the side windows by pulling the tool backwards. see the figure. Valve for manual raising of the soft top Tool fitted for the side windows. 5 Check that there are only valid if...
...top mechanism. see page 48. in case of the left rear headrest and tip it in an emergency (e.g. Alternatively, use the central operating switch for manual unlocking (1) or locking (2) of the soft top must on the SID; The cover should lift half an inch or so (a centimetre or so). Remove... the tool. 46 Convertible 4 Raise the side windows by pulling the tool backwards. see the figure. Valve for manual raising of the soft top Tool fitted for the side windows. 5 Check that there are only valid if...
Owner's Manual
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.... 14 Tip down the 5th bow/rear window as far as possible. Raise the rear-seat backrest again. Convertible 47 Manual raising of the soft top 9 (ill. 1) Stand at the side of the soft top during raising. get...in the front seat, open the handle and lock the soft top to the windshield beam. Note: In manual raising it . Be sure the seat back locks in place on the lowered backrest. 12 Climb down ... secure the 5th bow in the soft top mechanism and lock the soft top tonneau by an authorized Saab dealer as quickly as possible. Raise the 5th bow (rear window). 13 Stand at the side of...
.... 14 Tip down the 5th bow/rear window as far as possible. Raise the rear-seat backrest again. Convertible 47 Manual raising of the soft top 9 (ill. 1) Stand at the side of the soft top during raising. get...in the front seat, open the handle and lock the soft top to the windshield beam. Note: In manual raising it . Be sure the seat back locks in place on the lowered backrest. 12 Climb down ... secure the 5th bow in the soft top mechanism and lock the soft top tonneau by an authorized Saab dealer as quickly as possible. Raise the 5th bow (rear window). 13 Stand at the side of...
Owner's Manual
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48 Convertible Fault messages in SID The following CHECK messages are included in the soft top system and can be displayed on the SID together with the ...; The soft top cover doesn't open. • Finish the soft top motion completely. • Make sure that the valve for manual raising of the soft top. • Operate the soft top manually, see page 45. operation of the • Lock the soft top with the locking handle, see page 46. both sides...
48 Convertible Fault messages in SID The following CHECK messages are included in the soft top system and can be displayed on the SID together with the ...; The soft top cover doesn't open. • Finish the soft top motion completely. • Make sure that the valve for manual raising of the soft top. • Operate the soft top manually, see page 45. operation of the • Lock the soft top with the locking handle, see page 46. both sides...
Owner's Manual
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...made of glass, when necessary, you can be employed. Rinse the top thoroughly with plain water to get rid of fuel filler door (Convertible) NOTE After washing, the soft top must be damaged by mold. Flush the cleaning agent off the bodywork as to dry completely before being...the sun visors. Thoroughly rinse the whole car with a window cleaner or a mild soap solution and a soft, anti-static cloth. Manually opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door, controlled by pulling a wire. Add water as needed after changing, the locking motor can use shampoo ...
...made of glass, when necessary, you can be employed. Rinse the top thoroughly with plain water to get rid of fuel filler door (Convertible) NOTE After washing, the soft top must be damaged by mold. Flush the cleaning agent off the bodywork as to dry completely before being...the sun visors. Thoroughly rinse the whole car with a window cleaner or a mild soap solution and a soft, anti-static cloth. Manually opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door, controlled by pulling a wire. Add water as needed after changing, the locking motor can use shampoo ...
Owner's Manual
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... that the cigarette lighter plug is in ACC See section Night Panel, page 63. Programmed settings are eleven (0-10) fixed temperature steps. All manual selections are turned off. • A/C assumes the same setting (ON/OFF) as follows • AUTO is turned off for at least 10... the ACC system is not functioning satisfactorily you take the car to manual temperature setting. IB795 88 Instruments and controls ACC - 9-3 Convertible When the soft top is folded down the ACC system goes over to an authorized Saab dealer. • If the indication AUTO does not light up after...
... that the cigarette lighter plug is in ACC See section Night Panel, page 63. Programmed settings are eleven (0-10) fixed temperature steps. All manual selections are turned off. • A/C assumes the same setting (ON/OFF) as follows • AUTO is turned off for at least 10... the ACC system is not functioning satisfactorily you take the car to manual temperature setting. IB795 88 Instruments and controls ACC - 9-3 Convertible When the soft top is folded down the ACC system goes over to an authorized Saab dealer. • If the indication AUTO does not light up after...
Owner's Manual
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...the separate owner's manual for the installation. Installation must be equipped with the phone for the installation of the volume control on the SID when phone is a bit fuzzy, adjust by volume controls on steering wheel or on certain variants of the Saab 9-3 for details...in your document organizer. Provision for hands-free phone (Convertible, only if Saab 9-3 Audio System is prerun. • Microphone for ongoing conversation can be made on audio-system module. Saab 9-3 Audio System 109 Installation of your authorized Saab dealer. • Volume level for hands-free phone ...
...the separate owner's manual for the installation. Installation must be equipped with the phone for the installation of the volume control on the SID when phone is a bit fuzzy, adjust by volume controls on steering wheel or on certain variants of the Saab 9-3 for details...in your document organizer. Provision for hands-free phone (Convertible, only if Saab 9-3 Audio System is prerun. • Microphone for ongoing conversation can be made on audio-system module. Saab 9-3 Audio System 109 Installation of your authorized Saab dealer. • Volume level for hands-free phone ...
Owner's Manual
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Both the backrest and the whole seat must be locked in a collision. Interior equipment, trunk Manually adjustable front seats with "Easy Entry" function, Coupé and Convertible versions Manual seats have a feature called "Easy Entry", which facilitates movement to rear seat adjustment. Lock the ...seat. Activate "Easy Entry" as follows: 1 Raise the release lever and hold it in its forward position. Manually adjusted front seat, Coupé and Convertible versions 1 Release lever, tipping backrest forward 2 Activation of injury during braking or in place; otherwise you should ...
Both the backrest and the whole seat must be locked in a collision. Interior equipment, trunk Manually adjustable front seats with "Easy Entry" function, Coupé and Convertible versions Manual seats have a feature called "Easy Entry", which facilitates movement to rear seat adjustment. Lock the ...seat. Activate "Easy Entry" as follows: 1 Raise the release lever and hold it in its forward position. Manually adjusted front seat, Coupé and Convertible versions 1 Release lever, tipping backrest forward 2 Activation of injury during braking or in place; otherwise you should ...
Owner's Manual
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Manually opening the fuel filler door Coupé and 5-door models If the fuel filler door (which is blown or its replacement blows, you can release ... to the fuel filler door. 2 Unscrew the retaining screws somewhat and back them out through the screw holes IB860 Interior equipment, trunk 131 Manually opening the fuel filler door, Convertible, see page 52. 1 Cutout outline in the trunk so that you can access the two retaining screws that secure the lock motor...
Manually opening the fuel filler door Coupé and 5-door models If the fuel filler door (which is blown or its replacement blows, you can release ... to the fuel filler door. 2 Unscrew the retaining screws somewhat and back them out through the screw holes IB860 Interior equipment, trunk 131 Manually opening the fuel filler door, Convertible, see page 52. 1 Cutout outline in the trunk so that you can access the two retaining screws that secure the lock motor...
Owner's Manual
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... as soon as you jump start (in very cold weather or if the battery is dead), the car can be push started (manual gearbox only) or started the engine, it is misfiring, allow it to idle for up to normal temperature, the engine must be observed: ...engine and get in the lower gears. Starting and driving Saab 9-3 Viggen: The Saab 9-3 Viggen has a high-performance engine which have started using jumper cables to avoid the driving wheels losing their grip 137 Important considerations with catalytic converters The catalytic converter is detrimental to any misfiring of the engine (not ...
... as soon as you jump start (in very cold weather or if the battery is dead), the car can be push started (manual gearbox only) or started the engine, it is misfiring, allow it to idle for up to normal temperature, the engine must be observed: ...engine and get in the lower gears. Starting and driving Saab 9-3 Viggen: The Saab 9-3 Viggen has a high-performance engine which have started using jumper cables to avoid the driving wheels losing their grip 137 Important considerations with catalytic converters The catalytic converter is detrimental to any misfiring of the engine (not ...
Owner's Manual
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... associated components being damaged, and could result in progress. Cease refuelling the first time the pump stops. Manually opening the fuel filler door, see page 131, Convertible, page 52. If this happens, the catalytic converter may be damaged. • Failure to keep turning until it is needed. 138 Starting and driving Stop jump...
... associated components being damaged, and could result in progress. Cease refuelling the first time the pump stops. Manually opening the fuel filler door, see page 131, Convertible, page 52. If this happens, the catalytic converter may be damaged. • Failure to keep turning until it is needed. 138 Starting and driving Stop jump...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle will be taken during parking to avoid damage to other road users. • Do not park on dry grass or other combustible material. NOTE Saab 9-3 Viggen: The body design together with the relatively low ground clearance of the bumper. NOTE • Apply the parking brake. • Shift ...160-180°F (70-80°C). The brake acts on the rear wheels. for manual transmission; To release the brake, lift the lever slightly, press the pawl button, and let the lever down. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire. • Do not leave children or pets...
...vehicle will be taken during parking to avoid damage to other road users. • Do not park on dry grass or other combustible material. NOTE Saab 9-3 Viggen: The body design together with the relatively low ground clearance of the bumper. NOTE • Apply the parking brake. • Shift ...160-180°F (70-80°C). The brake acts on the rear wheels. for manual transmission; To release the brake, lift the lever slightly, press the pawl button, and let the lever down. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire. • Do not leave children or pets...
Owner's Manual
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...number-plate lighting Left parking light Reversing light; automatic transmission DICE/TWICE; main instrument panel; 190 Car care Relay holder Function Manual A/C; Amp 21 10 22 15 23 20 24 7.5 25 30 26 30 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34...- ACC Engine management system Right parking light; telephone Radio Central locking Control module, engine management system; ignition cassette High beam flash; windshield wipers; soft top (Convertible) Cruise Control; interior lighting Relay, starter - Oxygen sensor (lambda probe) - Under the instrument panel next to the steering wheel Item A B C1 C2 D1...
...number-plate lighting Left parking light Reversing light; automatic transmission DICE/TWICE; main instrument panel; 190 Car care Relay holder Function Manual A/C; Amp 21 10 22 15 23 20 24 7.5 25 30 26 30 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34...- ACC Engine management system Right parking light; telephone Radio Central locking Control module, engine management system; ignition cassette High beam flash; windshield wipers; soft top (Convertible) Cruise Control; interior lighting Relay, starter - Oxygen sensor (lambda probe) - Under the instrument panel next to the steering wheel Item A B C1 C2 D1...
Owner's Manual
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... with final-drive gear and differential Oil type (for topping-up) _____ Saab synthetic manual gearbox oil Oil capacity _____ 1.8 qts. (1.8 l) Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 26/42 Automatic transmission Type _____ Electronically controlled 4-speed with torque converter and differential PRND321 7.4 qts. (7.2 litres) 3.4 qts. (3.25 litres) Texaco Texamatic Dexron...
... with final-drive gear and differential Oil type (for topping-up) _____ Saab synthetic manual gearbox oil Oil capacity _____ 1.8 qts. (1.8 l) Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 26/42 Automatic transmission Type _____ Electronically controlled 4-speed with torque converter and differential PRND321 7.4 qts. (7.2 litres) 3.4 qts. (3.25 litres) Texaco Texamatic Dexron...
Owner's Manual
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Country _____ 3 - Model series ___ 3 = Coupé (3-door) 5 = 5-door 7 = Convertible 5 = Manual 5-speed 8 = Automatic 4-speed G = 2.3 Turbo Viggen H = 2.0 Turbo (185 bhp) K = 2.0 Turbo (205 bhp) 0-9 or X Y = 2000 2 = Trollhättan 7 = Nystad 000001-999999 7 - Region _____ Y = Northern Europe S = Sweden 3 = Saab Automobile AB D = 9-3 D = 9-3 S with driver's and passenger's airbag F = 9-3 SE with driver's and passenger's airbag P = 9-3 Viggen with driver's and passenger's airbag...
Country _____ 3 - Model series ___ 3 = Coupé (3-door) 5 = 5-door 7 = Convertible 5 = Manual 5-speed 8 = Automatic 4-speed G = 2.3 Turbo Viggen H = 2.0 Turbo (185 bhp) K = 2.0 Turbo (205 bhp) 0-9 or X Y = 2000 2 = Trollhättan 7 = Nystad 000001-999999 7 - Region _____ Y = Northern Europe S = Sweden 3 = Saab Automobile AB D = 9-3 D = 9-3 S with driver's and passenger's airbag F = 9-3 SE with driver's and passenger's airbag P = 9-3 Viggen with driver's and passenger's airbag...
Owner's Manual
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... 33 Child seats _____ 18 Cigar lighter _____ 123 Cleaning the soft top _____ 51 Climate-control system, manual _____ 76 Clock _____ 69 Condensation water, A/C _____ 78 Condensation water, ACC _____ 81 Convertible _____ 42 Coolant _____ 174 Courtesy Headlight Feature _____ 72 Cruise Control _____ 148 Cup holder _____ 122...
... 33 Child seats _____ 18 Cigar lighter _____ 123 Cleaning the soft top _____ 51 Climate-control system, manual _____ 76 Clock _____ 69 Condensation water, A/C _____ 78 Condensation water, ACC _____ 81 Convertible _____ 42 Coolant _____ 174 Courtesy Headlight Feature _____ 72 Cruise Control _____ 148 Cup holder _____ 122...
Owner's Manual
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...-control system _____ 76 Manual raising of the soft top, Convertible _____ 46 Manually opening the fuel filler door, Convertible _____ 52 Manually opening the fuel filler door, Coupé and 5-door _____ 131 Maxi fuses _____ 188 Memory, driver's seat _____ 117 Motoring abroad _____ 165 Parking...212 Service record retention _____ 213 Side airbag _____ 27 Side airbags _____ 27 Ski hatch _____ 128 Snow tires _____ 227 Soft-top storage, Convertible _____ 50 Spare wheel _____ 130 Speedometer _____ 59 Starting the engine _____ 135 Steering pump oil, grade _____ 226 Steering-wheel adjustment _____ 118...
...-control system _____ 76 Manual raising of the soft top, Convertible _____ 46 Manually opening the fuel filler door, Convertible _____ 52 Manually opening the fuel filler door, Coupé and 5-door _____ 131 Maxi fuses _____ 188 Memory, driver's seat _____ 117 Motoring abroad _____ 165 Parking...212 Service record retention _____ 213 Side airbag _____ 27 Side airbags _____ 27 Ski hatch _____ 128 Snow tires _____ 227 Soft-top storage, Convertible _____ 50 Spare wheel _____ 130 Speedometer _____ 59 Starting the engine _____ 135 Steering pump oil, grade _____ 226 Steering-wheel adjustment _____ 118...