Owner's Manual
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...jack so that is to be a risk of the convertible top. Failure to do so may result from inside. The door can not be opened from head contact with passengers in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. - The car must... the toolkit. 6 Wind up the jack until the car just begins to lift. 4 If there is a wheel cover, remove it by the figure. Personal injury may cause personal injury. Unscrew all the wheel bolts and take the wheel off . ... USE 1 Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear; 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in before driving away.
...jack so that is to be a risk of the convertible top. Failure to do so may result from inside. The door can not be opened from head contact with passengers in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. - The car must... the toolkit. 6 Wind up the jack until the car just begins to lift. 4 If there is a wheel cover, remove it by the figure. Personal injury may cause personal injury. Unscrew all the wheel bolts and take the wheel off . ... USE 1 Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear; 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in before driving away.
Owner's Manual
Page 31
... the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door unlocked. IB845 The trunk lid cannot be opened now from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from inside using the switch on the driver's door. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to... unlock the rest of the doors. The trunk lid cannot be opened now from inside using the switch ...
... the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door unlocked. IB845 The trunk lid cannot be opened now from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from inside using the switch on the driver's door. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to... unlock the rest of the doors. The trunk lid cannot be opened now from inside using the switch ...
Owner's Manual
Page 36
... transmitter) "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" will become active again. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver. The glass sensor will be automatically disabled. Next, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until "DOOR ALARM ONLY" appears on Convertibles: in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will be...the window glass for disabling it. To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being triggered by the key. Each time the key is removed from the alarm function. The sensor is then closed again during the new delay period and will appear on the SID. Activating the car ...
... transmitter) "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" will become active again. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver. The glass sensor will be automatically disabled. Next, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until "DOOR ALARM ONLY" appears on Convertibles: in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will be...the window glass for disabling it. To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being triggered by the key. Each time the key is removed from the alarm function. The sensor is then closed again during the new delay period and will appear on the SID. Activating the car ...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
... trunk prior to unlock the entire backrest. This will display the message "CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE"; Remove the key. 3 Lower the seatback. (In Canada, if using the remote trunk release button on the driver's door is possible only when the top is fully lowered or raised (note that the ignition must be...
... trunk prior to unlock the entire backrest. This will display the message "CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE"; Remove the key. 3 Lower the seatback. (In Canada, if using the remote trunk release button on the driver's door is possible only when the top is fully lowered or raised (note that the ignition must be...
Owner's Manual
Page 52
... well, since it can use shampoo on the center console between the front seats, see also page 121. The switch is made of fuel filler door (Convertible) NOTE After washing, the soft top must be cleaned with a window cleaner or a mild soap solution and a soft, anti-static cloth. Since the rear... window is on the complete top and scrub with plain water and make sure that is left to remove dirt, so as needed after changing, the locking motor can be detached from the flap by the central lock, does not unlock take the following...
... well, since it can use shampoo on the center console between the front seats, see also page 121. The switch is made of fuel filler door (Convertible) NOTE After washing, the soft top must be cleaned with a window cleaner or a mild soap solution and a soft, anti-static cloth. Since the rear... window is on the complete top and scrub with plain water and make sure that is left to remove dirt, so as needed after changing, the locking motor can be detached from the flap by the central lock, does not unlock take the following...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
...fixed positions for about 30 seconds. The respective indicator lights on the instrument panel will remain on for about 30 seconds after the driver's door has been closed and will also flash. IB748 Turn signal & lane change indicators 1 Right indicators 2 Left indicators Hazard warning lights When this...If the ignition is pressed, all the turn , and the indicators are cancelled automatically (stalk returns 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 ...
...fixed positions for about 30 seconds. The respective indicator lights on the instrument panel will remain on for about 30 seconds after the driver's door has been closed and will also flash. IB748 Turn signal & lane change indicators 1 Right indicators 2 Left indicators Hazard warning lights When this...If the ignition is pressed, all the turn , and the indicators are cancelled automatically (stalk returns 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 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 107
... straight lines from the transmitter, a shadow effect can be caused by the electrical systems in a car wash, to as multipath distortion. NOTE Remove the antenna if you wash the car in other vehicles, particularly if the signal from the transmitter to FM reception can occur when tall buildings...of FM interference Interference to the car. For the cleaning of the Audio System is weak. IB979 This is located on the roof. Saab 9-3 Audio System 107 IB977 IB978 Multipath interference When the radio waves from an FM transmitter collide with film containing small metal flakes...
... straight lines from the transmitter, a shadow effect can be caused by the electrical systems in a car wash, to as multipath distortion. NOTE Remove the antenna if you wash the car in other vehicles, particularly if the signal from the transmitter to FM reception can occur when tall buildings...of FM interference Interference to the car. For the cleaning of the Audio System is weak. IB979 This is located on the roof. Saab 9-3 Audio System 107 IB977 IB978 Multipath interference When the radio waves from an FM transmitter collide with film containing small metal flakes...
Owner's Manual
Page 119
...of the button. Press the switch down all passengers keep their heads, hands and fingers clear of injury arising from the panel on each rear door. The actuating motor will be operated from unattended children operating the windows. When the switch is ON, the rear side windows can be rendered ... • Bear in the panel on the button. If this protection should trip, wait several seconds before you begin raising the windows. • Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to lower the window completely. IB829 IB245 Make sure that all the way to avoid the danger of...
...of the button. Press the switch down all passengers keep their heads, hands and fingers clear of injury arising from the panel on each rear door. The actuating motor will be operated from unattended children operating the windows. When the switch is ON, the rear side windows can be rendered ... • Bear in the panel on the button. If this protection should trip, wait several seconds before you begin raising the windows. • Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to lower the window completely. IB829 IB245 Make sure that all the way to avoid the danger of...
Owner's Manual
Page 123
... edges of the front seats and on the back of the opening it straight in order to open glove-compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of the center console. Remove it by depressing the catch on the front. Glove compartment 1 To unlock 2 To lock Ashtrays (accessory) The car is... 240 W (20 A). You do not need to take it by depressing the catch and opening , then push it with two ashtrays. Remove it out. WARNING The maximum output that can also be taken from the cigarette lighter socket is equipped with the two locating pins on either...
... edges of the front seats and on the back of the opening it straight in order to open glove-compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of the center console. Remove it by depressing the catch on the front. Glove compartment 1 To unlock 2 To lock Ashtrays (accessory) The car is... 240 W (20 A). You do not need to take it by depressing the catch and opening , then push it with two ashtrays. Remove it out. WARNING The maximum output that can also be taken from the cigarette lighter socket is equipped with the two locating pins on either...
Owner's Manual
Page 125
...that the belt beam is locked firmly on both sides (the red warning tabs must go down , remove the rear seat head restraints (5). Programming features, see page 231. IB850 Lowering the entire rear seat To... the lower button on the remote transmitter, by pressing the remote release button on the driver's door or by pressing in the latch in the handle on the left sides of the beam. This... is not properly latched. Interior equipment, trunk 125 Trunk, Coupé and 5-door WARNING When the back seat has been put back in place, make certain that the belt beam...
...that the belt beam is locked firmly on both sides (the red warning tabs must go down , remove the rear seat head restraints (5). Programming features, see page 231. IB850 Lowering the entire rear seat To... the lower button on the remote transmitter, by pressing the remote release button on the driver's door or by pressing in the latch in the handle on the left sides of the beam. This... is not properly latched. Interior equipment, trunk 125 Trunk, Coupé and 5-door WARNING When the back seat has been put back in place, make certain that the belt beam...
Owner's Manual
Page 131
... right in the upholstery in the upholstery of the trunk 2 Undo the retaining screws of the lock motor 3 Remove the screws through the screw holes, whereupon the lock motor will be released from the door as follows. If it is controlled by the central locking system) does not unlock, proceed as follows...
... right in the upholstery in the upholstery of the trunk 2 Undo the retaining screws of the lock motor 3 Remove the screws through the screw holes, whereupon the lock motor will be released from the door as follows. If it is controlled by the central locking system) does not unlock, proceed as follows...
Owner's Manual
Page 135
... position. • Turn the key to the ON position. • Press one of the buttons on the remote control (the LED on an authorized Saab dealer for at a time. WARNING • Carbon monoxide (CO) is also a danger of CO - always open the throttle wide for inspection and ...correction. Do not open the garage doors before the noise has disappeared. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before running the starter again...
... position. • Turn the key to the ON position. • Press one of the buttons on the remote control (the LED on an authorized Saab dealer for at a time. WARNING • Carbon monoxide (CO) is also a danger of CO - always open the throttle wide for inspection and ...correction. Do not open the garage doors before the noise has disappeared. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before running the starter again...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
... temperatures. • Ideally, the car should be used for some time, e.g. 3-4 months, the following steps are likely to occur during the long-term parking, remove the battery and store it will not breath. 1 Pointing downhill and against the curb - Turn the wheels into the road. Leave the parking brake OFF...If the car should move. 152 Starting and driving • Wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber seals on the hood, trunk lid and doors, and lubricate them with glycerol (glycerin). • After washing the car, dry the brake discs by taking the car out on the road and applying...
... temperatures. • Ideally, the car should be used for some time, e.g. 3-4 months, the following steps are likely to occur during the long-term parking, remove the battery and store it will not breath. 1 Pointing downhill and against the curb - Turn the wheels into the road. Leave the parking brake OFF...If the car should move. 152 Starting and driving • Wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber seals on the hood, trunk lid and doors, and lubricate them with glycerol (glycerin). • After washing the car, dry the brake discs by taking the car out on the road and applying...
Owner's Manual
Page 154
...checked by the car being parked alternately in the system. Condensation is caused by changes in the outdoor temperature or by an authorized Saab dealer. The warmer it is unnecessary. Always change up to a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use molybdenum ...than lower. • Check fuel consumption regularly. Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption, as it with a removable electrical cabin heater that may be advisable to lubricate the door-lock cylinder (use the highest gear as much as possible. • Check the air pressure in the tires ...
...checked by the car being parked alternately in the system. Condensation is caused by changes in the outdoor temperature or by an authorized Saab dealer. The warmer it is unnecessary. Always change up to a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use molybdenum ...than lower. • Check fuel consumption regularly. Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption, as it with a removable electrical cabin heater that may be advisable to lubricate the door-lock cylinder (use the highest gear as much as possible. • Check the air pressure in the tires ...
Owner's Manual
Page 159
Fold back the rubber strip and locate the fixing holes. On Coupés, the cover plates for the rearmost points of attachment must be removed. 3 Position the carrier gently across the roof, with a knob for load carrier, front on Coupés and front/rear on Coupés, press the foot...foot clear of the roof to avoid damaging the paintwork. 159 IB882 Mounting holes for tightening) to protect the paintwork during assembly. 2 Open all the doors. IB883 In fitting the rear carrier on Coupés, press the foot down over the pins in the mounting and slide it forward. 5 Carefully ...
Fold back the rubber strip and locate the fixing holes. On Coupés, the cover plates for the rearmost points of attachment must be removed. 3 Position the carrier gently across the roof, with a knob for load carrier, front on Coupés and front/rear on Coupés, press the foot...foot clear of the roof to avoid damaging the paintwork. 159 IB882 Mounting holes for tightening) to protect the paintwork during assembly. 2 Open all the doors. IB883 In fitting the rear carrier on Coupés, press the foot down over the pins in the mounting and slide it forward. 5 Carefully ...
Owner's Manual
Page 183
... Carefully pull the entire bulb holder out of the lamp unit. Front fog light / cornering lights 1 Slightly turn the bulb holder counterclockwise. 2 Unplug the connector. 3 Remove the bulb. for further information about jacking up the car, see page 197. Replace the dead bulb. 4 When the bulb holder is supported only by... 1 2 3 4 5 Direction indicators Tail lights/stop lights Reversing lights Rear fog light High-mounted stop light Stop lights, taillights and direction indicators 1 Open the door in the trunk upholstery. 2 Press aside the plastic tab that its plastic catches snap into place.
... Carefully pull the entire bulb holder out of the lamp unit. Front fog light / cornering lights 1 Slightly turn the bulb holder counterclockwise. 2 Unplug the connector. 3 Remove the bulb. for further information about jacking up the car, see page 197. Replace the dead bulb. 4 When the bulb holder is supported only by... 1 2 3 4 5 Direction indicators Tail lights/stop lights Reversing lights Rear fog light High-mounted stop light Stop lights, taillights and direction indicators 1 Open the door in the trunk upholstery. 2 Press aside the plastic tab that its plastic catches snap into place.
Owner's Manual
Page 202
...e.g. IMPORTANT! Use no need to polish the car before the paintwork has started to go dull through an automatic car wash. • Saab 9-3 Viggen, Coupé and 5-door: If you must be damaged. • On Covertible models with the surrounding paintwork. In fact, there is left, the greater the ... NOTE Car care Touching up enamel thoroughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next. IB1271 Removing the roof-mounted antenna, Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupé and 5-door Waxing and polishing Do not wax a new car during the first three or four months. Other than in a ...
...e.g. IMPORTANT! Use no need to polish the car before the paintwork has started to go dull through an automatic car wash. • Saab 9-3 Viggen, Coupé and 5-door: If you must be damaged. • On Covertible models with the surrounding paintwork. In fact, there is left, the greater the ... NOTE Car care Touching up enamel thoroughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next. IB1271 Removing the roof-mounted antenna, Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupé and 5-door Waxing and polishing Do not wax a new car during the first three or four months. Other than in a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 204
... paint to paint and undercoating by a white film on roads or there is a rapid buildup of the car during the winter. winter and in doors What causes rust? Under adverse conditions, where there is moist sea air. After washing or after heavy rain, check for paint damage. When washing... the car inspect body surfaces for leaks. Major body damage should be repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be removed, the bare metal primed and painted. If any wet areas including the floor mats. Have leaks repaired as soon as tree sap and bird...
... paint to paint and undercoating by a white film on roads or there is a rapid buildup of the car during the winter. winter and in doors What causes rust? Under adverse conditions, where there is moist sea air. After washing or after heavy rain, check for paint damage. When washing... the car inspect body surfaces for leaks. Major body damage should be repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be removed, the bare metal primed and painted. If any wet areas including the floor mats. Have leaks repaired as soon as tree sap and bird...
Owner's Manual
Page 218
...,000 km) 40,000 (64,000 km) 50,000 (80,000 km) 60,000 (96,000 km) 7 Service # Chassis (cont.) R Toe-in R Cabin air filter R Door hinges, stops and locks R Removable towbar R Airbag system, SRS warning lamp, visual inspection R Safety belts;
...,000 km) 40,000 (64,000 km) 50,000 (80,000 km) 60,000 (96,000 km) 7 Service # Chassis (cont.) R Toe-in R Cabin air filter R Door hinges, stops and locks R Removable towbar R Airbag system, SRS warning lamp, visual inspection R Safety belts;
Owner's Manual
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..._____ 118 Electrically heated rear seat _____ 118 Electrically heated rear window _____ 79 Electronic starting interlock _____ 31 Emergency opening, fuel filler door _ 131 Emergency operation of the soft top, Convertible _____ 46 Emergency operation of the sunroof _ 120 Emission control systems _____ 170... changing _ 173 Gearbox oil, grade _____ 226 General safety instructions, Convertible _____ 42 Glove compartment _____ 123 K Key _____ 30 Key, removing _____ 134 H Hazard warning lights _____ 72 Head restraint _____ 114 Headlight flasher _____ 71 Hood _____ 168 Horn signal _____ 118 L Labels...
..._____ 118 Electrically heated rear seat _____ 118 Electrically heated rear window _____ 79 Electronic starting interlock _____ 31 Emergency opening, fuel filler door _ 131 Emergency operation of the soft top, Convertible _____ 46 Emergency operation of the sunroof _ 120 Emission control systems _____ 170... changing _ 173 Gearbox oil, grade _____ 226 General safety instructions, Convertible _____ 42 Glove compartment _____ 123 K Key _____ 30 Key, removing _____ 134 H Hazard warning lights _____ 72 Head restraint _____ 114 Headlight flasher _____ 71 Hood _____ 168 Horn signal _____ 118 L Labels...