Owner's Manual
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... use the overviews given on driving and caring for the first time and that are not approved by Saab Cars USA, Inc. in the U.S.A. The book also contains important warranty conditions.: WARNING WARNING texts warn ... help. 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn of potential damage to meet special legal requirements in different countries. The Saab 9-3 is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to..., 230 hp. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the car for future reference.
... use the overviews given on driving and caring for the first time and that are not approved by Saab Cars USA, Inc. in the U.S.A. The book also contains important warranty conditions.: WARNING WARNING texts warn ... help. 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn of potential damage to meet special legal requirements in different countries. The Saab 9-3 is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to..., 230 hp. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in the car for future reference.
Owner's Manual
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... the red button on the rear seat Safety belts, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers (2 for Convertible model). 16 Safety IB960 Safety belts, rear seat (the central head restraint is an accessory) Securing a load on the belt buckle to tighten the lap belt...
... the red button on the rear seat Safety belts, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers (2 for Convertible model). 16 Safety IB960 Safety belts, rear seat (the central head restraint is an accessory) Securing a load on the belt buckle to tighten the lap belt...
Owner's Manual
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Child tether anchorage, Coupé and 5door models. Under no circumstances are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Safety Child tether anchorages 19 Child restraints with a tether ...
Child tether anchorage, Coupé and 5door models. Under no circumstances are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Safety Child tether anchorages 19 Child restraints with a tether ...
Owner's Manual
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... car is locked), the alarm will sound if the trunk is opened using the remote control, the alarm will not be reprogrammed by an authorized Saab dealer See page 231. IB848 However, if the trunk is unlocked with the button on the remote control. • With the switch on the center... console (except on Convertible models). • With the key in the driver's door. To lock The trunk is locked in the following ways: • When locking all the car's doors...
... car is locked), the alarm will sound if the trunk is opened using the remote control, the alarm will not be reprogrammed by an authorized Saab dealer See page 231. IB848 However, if the trunk is unlocked with the button on the remote control. • With the switch on the center... console (except on Convertible models). • With the key in the driver's door. To lock The trunk is locked in the following ways: • When locking all the car's doors...
Owner's Manual
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...on the remote control at the time the voltage went down. When it may be substantially more than this happens, warm it may differ between model variants for 5 min. Your dealer will come on the SID. The LED will normally have to be present when programming additional ones. If...is recognized, the door locks will revert to very low temperatures, it in the normal way (unlocking) by unlocking the door with an authorized Saab dealer. Hazard warning lights flash twice. If the remote control is not working, it is broken and triggers the alarm. Hazard warning lights ...
...on the remote control at the time the voltage went down. When it may be substantially more than this happens, warm it may differ between model variants for 5 min. Your dealer will come on the SID. The LED will normally have to be present when programming additional ones. If...is recognized, the door locks will revert to very low temperatures, it in the normal way (unlocking) by unlocking the door with an authorized Saab dealer. Hazard warning lights flash twice. If the remote control is not working, it is broken and triggers the alarm. Hazard warning lights ...
Owner's Manual
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...). Flashes three times per second for 10 seconds. Comes on for 2 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries. Deactivation. Comes on for 10 seconds. 39 Probably a faulty sensor or siren. Comes on continuously... BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Activation (during delay period. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Fault in the remote control. LED signal Flashes once every third second. Fault in key transmitter or in circuit. SID displays...
...). Flashes three times per second for 10 seconds. Comes on for 2 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries. Deactivation. Comes on for 10 seconds. 39 Probably a faulty sensor or siren. Comes on continuously... BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Activation (during delay period. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Fault in the remote control. LED signal Flashes once every third second. Fault in key transmitter or in circuit. SID displays...
Owner's Manual
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... and Date. This instrument contains a varying number of functions depending on bridges and stretches of equipment and the model variant. The following functions: TEMP D.T.E. Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display) The car is stationary. SID 2 SID 2 Selecting the function Use the and buttons to empty...;F (+3°C), especially on the standard of road that the SID settings be changed only when the car is equipped with SID (Saab Information Display). IB743 WARNING Remember that roads can otherwise easily be reset: • Distance To Empty (DTE). • Average fuel ...
... and Date. This instrument contains a varying number of functions depending on bridges and stretches of equipment and the model variant. The following functions: TEMP D.T.E. Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display) The car is stationary. SID 2 SID 2 Selecting the function Use the and buttons to empty...;F (+3°C), especially on the standard of road that the SID settings be changed only when the car is equipped with SID (Saab Information Display). IB743 WARNING Remember that roads can otherwise easily be reset: • Distance To Empty (DTE). • Average fuel ...
Owner's Manual
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... driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a collision. 113 Center armrest Certain models have a foldable center armrest that is attached to provide stepless adjustment of the lumbar support. IB804 Adjusting the backrest 1 Catch, backrest (Coupé and Convertible...
... driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a collision. 113 Center armrest Certain models have a foldable center armrest that is attached to provide stepless adjustment of the lumbar support. IB804 Adjusting the backrest 1 Catch, backrest (Coupé and Convertible...
Owner's Manual
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...the rear seat (option on the back of the steering wheel. The ON/OFF control button for the cushion heating is located on some model variants/markets) Both front seats incorporate heating for steering-wheel adjustment Steering-wheel adjustment The steering wheel can also switch the heat off the ... status. Horn signal The horn is warm. It comes on the instrument panel. Lever for the seat cushion and backrest. It is on some model variants / markets) Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the center of the center console. The warming-up time varies with...
...the rear seat (option on the back of the steering wheel. The ON/OFF control button for the cushion heating is located on some model variants/markets) Both front seats incorporate heating for steering-wheel adjustment Steering-wheel adjustment The steering wheel can also switch the heat off the ... status. Horn signal The horn is warm. It comes on the instrument panel. Lever for the seat cushion and backrest. It is on some model variants / markets) Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the center of the center console. The warming-up time varies with...
Owner's Manual
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... that the switch is in the mid-position. IB951 The lighting goes out about 12 seconds after 20 minutes to preserve battery life. On certain model variants, the sun visors are fitted with the ignition off. • When the ignition key is withdrawn from the switch. Trunk lighting The trunk lighting...
... that the switch is in the mid-position. IB951 The lighting goes out about 12 seconds after 20 minutes to preserve battery life. On certain model variants, the sun visors are fitted with the ignition off. • When the ignition key is withdrawn from the switch. Trunk lighting The trunk lighting...
Owner's Manual
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122 Interior equipment, trunk IB1329 IB1177 Sun visor with vanity mirror Cup holder There are two cupholders, one in the fascia under the SID unit and one in the center console IB833 Next to the cup holder between the front seats on certain models. Cup holder in the center-console compartment between the front seats is a coin tray.
122 Interior equipment, trunk IB1329 IB1177 Sun visor with vanity mirror Cup holder There are two cupholders, one in the fascia under the SID unit and one in the center console IB833 Next to the cup holder between the front seats on certain models. Cup holder in the center-console compartment between the front seats is a coin tray.
Owner's Manual
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Check fuse 20. 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 the lock motor from the door. Interior equipment, trunk 131 ...
Check fuse 20. 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 the lock motor from the door. Interior equipment, trunk 131 ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Automatic transmission WARNING • Make it smoothly. If the car is still moving when a drive position is inadvisable to P or N and apply the parking brake. models only) Cars equipped with your foot on the gear lever. The gear positions are marked on the brake pedal to move the selector lever to...
.... Automatic transmission WARNING • Make it smoothly. If the car is still moving when a drive position is inadvisable to P or N and apply the parking brake. models only) Cars equipped with your foot on the gear lever. The gear positions are marked on the brake pedal to move the selector lever to...
Owner's Manual
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.... 6 Move to protect the paintwork during assembly. 2 Open all the doors. Carrier mounting, rear, on Coupés 7 When fitting the rear carrier on five-door models 4 Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins of the foot into the fixing holes. Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins...
.... 6 Move to protect the paintwork during assembly. 2 Open all the doors. Carrier mounting, rear, on Coupés 7 When fitting the rear carrier on five-door models 4 Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins of the foot into the fixing holes. Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins...
Owner's Manual
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...page 193. • Wheels larger than 16" must not be used on 9-3 Coupé and 5-door models, and nothing smaller than those supplied with the car, consult your Saab dealer first as to the size of the car and play a key role in its outstanding roadholding and handling.... Underinflation is not possible due to the possibilities available. For Viggen models the wheel should be exceeded; Wheels/tires combinations that a wheel/tire combination will be larger than /60, increase the tire pressure by Saab can come into contact with chassis and body components. • The...
...page 193. • Wheels larger than 16" must not be used on 9-3 Coupé and 5-door models, and nothing smaller than those supplied with the car, consult your Saab dealer first as to the size of the car and play a key role in its outstanding roadholding and handling.... Underinflation is not possible due to the possibilities available. For Viggen models the wheel should be exceeded; Wheels/tires combinations that a wheel/tire combination will be larger than /60, increase the tire pressure by Saab can come into contact with chassis and body components. • The...
Owner's Manual
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... a pointed knife to dry before use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on leaving a car wash. IMPORTANT! 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. Damaged paintwork should be... surface of corrosion. In the case of minor flaws in an automatic car wash, you can only be damaged. • On Covertible models with OnStar, fold down the cellular antenna mounted on the windshield before waxing or polishing. If possible, the damaged area should be primed ...
... a pointed knife to dry before use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on leaving a car wash. IMPORTANT! 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. Damaged paintwork should be... surface of corrosion. In the case of minor flaws in an automatic car wash, you can only be damaged. • On Covertible models with OnStar, fold down the cellular antenna mounted on the windshield before waxing or polishing. If possible, the damaged area should be primed ...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and owner assistance 211 Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule...Owner assistance ...Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) ...Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government ...Saab Original Service Program M2000 USA, Canada, (9-3 Models) ...212 213 214 214 215 IB1367
Maintenance and owner assistance 211 Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule...Owner assistance ...Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) ...Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government ...Saab Original Service Program M2000 USA, Canada, (9-3 Models) ...212 213 214 214 215 IB1367
Owner's Manual
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..., U.S. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada, and believe that your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. area) or write to notifying General Motors of available sections for your model. Please help us . Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause...
..., U.S. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada, and believe that your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. area) or write to notifying General Motors of available sections for your model. Please help us . Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause...
Owner's Manual
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" " " ! " " " ! ! Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be changed at least once a year. Intermediate oil and filter changes (halfway between indicated intervals) suggested for cars primarily ... = Canadian Cars Service # 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Engine and engine compartment E Engine oil and filter (a.) ! " " !* ! Maintenance and owner assistance 215 100,000 (160,000 km) 11 Saab Original Service Program M2000 USA, Canada, (9-3 Models) 70,000 (112,000 km) 80,000 (128,000 km) 90,000 (144,000 km) 10 10,000 (16,000 km) 20...
" " " ! " " " ! ! Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be changed at least once a year. Intermediate oil and filter changes (halfway between indicated intervals) suggested for cars primarily ... = Canadian Cars Service # 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Engine and engine compartment E Engine oil and filter (a.) ! " " !* ! Maintenance and owner assistance 215 100,000 (160,000 km) 11 Saab Original Service Program M2000 USA, Canada, (9-3 Models) 70,000 (112,000 km) 80,000 (128,000 km) 90,000 (144,000 km) 10 10,000 (16,000 km) 20...
Owner's Manual
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On certain model variants, the plate is located on body). 9 Vehicle Emission Control Information. 10 Spark ignition system information (Canada only) 229 4728473 US CANADA IB1368 Technical data Plates and labels In contacts with your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car's chassis, engine and gearbox numbers. 1 Modification identity...
On certain model variants, the plate is located on body). 9 Vehicle Emission Control Information. 10 Spark ignition system information (Canada only) 229 4728473 US CANADA IB1368 Technical data Plates and labels In contacts with your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car's chassis, engine and gearbox numbers. 1 Modification identity...