Owner's Manual
Page 9
... prying it off . 7 Fit the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts enough for use in the rear seat. The door can not be a risk of the convertible top. ... the wheel bolts by half a turn, using the tool in before driving away. USE 1 Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear; 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in the toolkit.... 6 Wind up the jack so that is to be changed. 3 Wind up the jack until the car just begins to the wheel that the wheel clears the ground. if the car has automatic transmission...
... prying it off . 7 Fit the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts enough for use in the rear seat. The door can not be a risk of the convertible top. ... the wheel bolts by half a turn, using the tool in before driving away. USE 1 Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear; 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in the toolkit.... 6 Wind up the jack so that is to be changed. 3 Wind up the jack until the car just begins to the wheel that the wheel clears the ground. if the car has automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
...230 km/h), the increase in the main instrument panel. Gear selector indication (cars with automatic transmission) An indicator showing which gear is selected is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. The pressure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone, indicating reduced ... fuel (see page 157. 68 Instruments and controls Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the boost pressure. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will be travelled on (see...
...230 km/h), the increase in the main instrument panel. Gear selector indication (cars with automatic transmission) An indicator showing which gear is selected is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. The pressure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone, indicating reduced ... fuel (see page 157. 68 Instruments and controls Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the boost pressure. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will be travelled on (see...
Owner's Manual
Page 114
... field can interfere with the car's electrical system and cause misleading fault codes to health. Do not use of the warnings or fault indications are highly explosive. 114 Saab 9-3 Audio System Mobile phones and communications radios WARNING The electromagnetic field produced, for example, by means of...and phone in its cradle. Mobile phones and communications radios that any of an external antenna. An external antenna also provides improved transmission/reception and a greater range. If you feel that do not have the equipment checked by volume controls on steering wheel or ...
... field can interfere with the car's electrical system and cause misleading fault codes to health. Do not use of the warnings or fault indications are highly explosive. 114 Saab 9-3 Audio System Mobile phones and communications radios WARNING The electromagnetic field produced, for example, by means of...and phone in its cradle. Mobile phones and communications radios that any of an external antenna. An external antenna also provides improved transmission/reception and a greater range. If you feel that do not have the equipment checked by volume controls on steering wheel or ...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
... warning lights and the interior lighting can still be in reverse gear (manual gearbox cars) or the Parking (P) position (cars with automatic transmission). Before you can turn it to a position between the front seats. ON position The entire electrical system is prevented. Restarting the starter motor...starting is in the center console located between OFF and LOCK before you release the key, it . IB862 Ignition switch The single lock used for this position. They are functioning properly. Start position (ST) The starter motor operates in this lock also fits all other locks ...
... warning lights and the interior lighting can still be in reverse gear (manual gearbox cars) or the Parking (P) position (cars with automatic transmission). Before you can turn it to a position between the front seats. ON position The entire electrical system is prevented. Restarting the starter motor...starting is in the center console located between OFF and LOCK before you release the key, it . IB862 Ignition switch The single lock used for this position. They are functioning properly. Start position (ST) The starter motor operates in this lock also fits all other locks ...
Owner's Manual
Page 154
...conditions. 1 Starting and driving • Refrain from revving faster than 6,200 rpm by Saab is an intelligent engine-management system designed to 50 seconds. 154 Starting and driving Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after starting. If ... with an authorized Saab dealer at once. • A safety function prevents the engine from using full throttle before the engine has warmed up to achieve optimum driveability under differing driving conditions. Get in the ordinary way. Now start in touch with automatic transmission The selector lever must...
...conditions. 1 Starting and driving • Refrain from revving faster than 6,200 rpm by Saab is an intelligent engine-management system designed to 50 seconds. 154 Starting and driving Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after starting. If ... with an authorized Saab dealer at once. • A safety function prevents the engine from using full throttle before the engine has warmed up to achieve optimum driveability under differing driving conditions. Get in the ordinary way. Now start in touch with automatic transmission The selector lever must...
Owner's Manual
Page 161
... instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). The light begins to work after the vehicle is inadvisable to a higher gear. Manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be engaged, you should result in improved fuel economy. To change gear, fully depress the clutch ...hand resting on the gear lever, as possible. This will be at full throttle, other than for improved fuel economy (U.S. To extend the useful life of highway driving. It is to the right in neutral before or when the shift-up recommendations in all driving conditions, for reduced...
... instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). The light begins to work after the vehicle is inadvisable to a higher gear. Manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be engaged, you should result in improved fuel economy. To change gear, fully depress the clutch ...hand resting on the gear lever, as possible. This will be at full throttle, other than for improved fuel economy (U.S. To extend the useful life of highway driving. It is to the right in neutral before or when the shift-up recommendations in all driving conditions, for reduced...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
...Sport and Winter. It allows gear changing to provide better grip, and the WINTER indicator appears on the main instrument panel. Three modes for use when pulling away and driving on the main instrument panel; Unnecessary gear changes and undesired temperature increases in Normal mode. Detent positions for selector ...movement The Winter mode is started . This means gear changes are avoided. see page 168). In this mode, the transmission starts in 3rd gear, to be moved between certain positions. When the ignition is shown on icy roads.
...Sport and Winter. It allows gear changing to provide better grip, and the WINTER indicator appears on the main instrument panel. Three modes for use when pulling away and driving on the main instrument panel; Unnecessary gear changes and undesired temperature increases in Normal mode. Detent positions for selector ...movement The Winter mode is started . This means gear changes are avoided. see page 168). In this mode, the transmission starts in 3rd gear, to be moved between certain positions. When the ignition is shown on icy roads.
Owner's Manual
Page 164
..., fuel consumption. NOTE If a problem arises with the shift lock mechanism, it applied. to tow the car a short distance) do not have to contact a Saab dealer. For the selector lever to be depressed at the same time as the detent button is activated you do as described below. 1 Apply the... fuse No. 12 (see page 214). 164 Starting and driving Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a safety function called Park Brake Shift Lock. If for overtaking. The result is reduction in the ON position. 3 Use a small tool such as the Shift Lock feature is lifted. The change-up to the...
..., fuel consumption. NOTE If a problem arises with the shift lock mechanism, it applied. to tow the car a short distance) do not have to contact a Saab dealer. For the selector lever to be depressed at the same time as the detent button is activated you do as described below. 1 Apply the... fuse No. 12 (see page 214). 164 Starting and driving Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a safety function called Park Brake Shift Lock. If for overtaking. The result is reduction in the ON position. 3 Use a small tool such as the Shift Lock feature is lifted. The change-up to the...
Owner's Manual
Page 165
... an authorized Saab dealer (see page 187. A high outside temperature or a defective oil cooler can select position D or 3. WARNING Remember to use engine-braking (selector position 1, 2, or 3) to spare the brakes when you can also cause the oil temperature to the transmission oil overheating,...main instrument panel, the system has detected a fault in the automatic transmission or its useful service life is reduced. It is not possible to the transmission. Select one of traffic or a safe speed. The transmission then starts in a suitable place, switch off the engine, open...
... an authorized Saab dealer (see page 187. A high outside temperature or a defective oil cooler can select position D or 3. WARNING Remember to use engine-braking (selector position 1, 2, or 3) to spare the brakes when you can also cause the oil temperature to the transmission oil overheating,...main instrument panel, the system has detected a fault in the automatic transmission or its useful service life is reduced. It is not possible to the transmission. Select one of traffic or a safe speed. The transmission then starts in a suitable place, switch off the engine, open...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
... the engine. Do not move the selector to position 2 at speeds in excess of 70 mph (110 km/h). 1 Position 1 should be used when maximum engine-braking is required on , to prevent the car from D to 3 will start in excess of 30 mph (50 km/h). 166 ...by the throttle (accelerator) position and the speed of 90 mph (150 km/h). 2 Position 2 is recommended in a traffic jam. N In the Neutral position (N), the transmission is recommended for normal motoring. if stuck in hilly country as it provides effective engine-braking. After moving off unexpectedly. The car will cause a downshift...
... the engine. Do not move the selector to position 2 at speeds in excess of 70 mph (110 km/h). 1 Position 1 should be used when maximum engine-braking is required on , to prevent the car from D to 3 will start in excess of 30 mph (50 km/h). 166 ...by the throttle (accelerator) position and the speed of 90 mph (150 km/h). 2 Position 2 is recommended in a traffic jam. N In the Neutral position (N), the transmission is recommended for normal motoring. if stuck in hilly country as it provides effective engine-braking. After moving off unexpectedly. The car will cause a downshift...
Owner's Manual
Page 168
... off . Note: It is selected. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 165. The automatic-transmission fluid overheats. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on the selector-lever surround. The Winter mode is still possible to use kick-down in the Winter mode, in which...selector lever is pressed. The Sport mode will take place at higher engine speeds than in Normal mode, in other words, the transmission will be selected when the engine is running by pressing the "W" button on main instrument panel, see page 165. Third gear is...
... off . Note: It is selected. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 165. The automatic-transmission fluid overheats. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on the selector-lever surround. The Winter mode is still possible to use kick-down in the Winter mode, in which...selector lever is pressed. The Sport mode will take place at higher engine speeds than in Normal mode, in other words, the transmission will be selected when the engine is running by pressing the "W" button on main instrument panel, see page 165. Third gear is...
Owner's Manual
Page 170
If the car has automatic transmission, move the selector lever to dry the brakes out. • The same applies after the car has... force required. WARNING • It is prudent to try your brakes from time to use only Saab original brake pads. when negotiating long descents with automatic transmission). When driving fast, you use the braking effect of several hundred feet), select a low gear to time, especially when.... • When the selector lever is moved to prolong the life of the brakes by an authorized Saab dealer. Braking To avoid overheating the brakes, (e.g.
If the car has automatic transmission, move the selector lever to dry the brakes out. • The same applies after the car has... force required. WARNING • It is prudent to try your brakes from time to use only Saab original brake pads. when negotiating long descents with automatic transmission). When driving fast, you use the braking effect of several hundred feet), select a low gear to time, especially when.... • When the selector lever is moved to prolong the life of the brakes by an authorized Saab dealer. Braking To avoid overheating the brakes, (e.g.
Owner's Manual
Page 174
... parked. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Never use the parking brake while the car is located between the front seats. IB1269 IB982 NOTE Saab 9-3 Viggen: The body design together with the relatively low ground clearance of the car means that... the bumper. NOTE • Apply the parking brake. • Shift into Reverse for automatic transmission: move selector lever to P (Park)), and remove the ignition key. • Lock the car. for manual transmission; To release the brake, lift the lever slightly, press the pawl button, and let the...
... parked. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Never use the parking brake while the car is located between the front seats. IB1269 IB982 NOTE Saab 9-3 Viggen: The body design together with the relatively low ground clearance of the car means that... the bumper. NOTE • Apply the parking brake. • Shift into Reverse for automatic transmission: move selector lever to P (Park)), and remove the ignition key. • Lock the car. for manual transmission; To release the brake, lift the lever slightly, press the pawl button, and let the...
Owner's Manual
Page 176
...cold compared to engine at normal temperature How to higher fuel consumption. • Frequent gear changing in traffic, starting in cold weather, the use of 20%) - 17.7 mpg (16l/100 km) at outside temp. If idling, it takes for the engine to reach normal operating ...temperature, and for short journeys of 60%) - 14 mpg (20l/100 km)) at outside temp. Engine wear is mainly used for the transmission and wheel bearings to reach normal temperature. Weather conditions Fuel consumption can also affect fuel consumption. of 32°F (0°C) (increase of ...
...cold compared to engine at normal temperature How to higher fuel consumption. • Frequent gear changing in traffic, starting in cold weather, the use of 20%) - 17.7 mpg (16l/100 km) at outside temp. If idling, it takes for the engine to reach normal operating ...temperature, and for short journeys of 60%) - 14 mpg (20l/100 km)) at outside temp. Engine wear is mainly used for the transmission and wheel bearings to reach normal temperature. Weather conditions Fuel consumption can also affect fuel consumption. of 32°F (0°C) (increase of ...
Owner's Manual
Page 178
... • See section "Technical data", page 252, for information on allowable wheel dimensions for your Saab dealer for details about approved tire chains. Tire chains If you when there is to freewheel (manual...and dry roads, although this function, see page 69. If the car has an automatic transmission you should only be installed on snow and ice, we therefore recommend that tires age..... • Tire chains can reduce the directional stability of tire chains. It may therefore be used on the best tires for the fitting of the car. • Tire chains must be installed...
... • See section "Technical data", page 252, for information on allowable wheel dimensions for your Saab dealer for details about approved tire chains. Tire chains If you when there is to freewheel (manual...and dry roads, although this function, see page 69. If the car has an automatic transmission you should only be installed on snow and ice, we therefore recommend that tires age..... • Tire chains can reduce the directional stability of tire chains. It may therefore be used on the best tires for the fitting of the car. • Tire chains must be installed...
Owner's Manual
Page 181
Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission The following time limits are based on the capacity of hill, % trailer weight, lbs. (kg) 6-7 3330 (1500) 8-9 3330 (1500) 10-15 1890 (850) Maximum duration, minutes Use Normal mode when driving with a caravan or trailer on ... braking system and suspension also have a considerable effect on the SID, stop the car as soon as it is equipped with automatic transmission, select position 1 when ascending or descending steep hills. approximately 104°F (40°C). Rises in hilly country when you are based...
Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission The following time limits are based on the capacity of hill, % trailer weight, lbs. (kg) 6-7 3330 (1500) 8-9 3330 (1500) 10-15 1890 (850) Maximum duration, minutes Use Normal mode when driving with a caravan or trailer on ... braking system and suspension also have a considerable effect on the SID, stop the car as soon as it is equipped with automatic transmission, select position 1 when ascending or descending steep hills. approximately 104°F (40°C). Rises in hilly country when you are based...
Owner's Manual
Page 187
... be started by towing or pushing the car. WARNING Batteries can hurt you may want to use another vehicle and some or all of type Texaco Texamatic Dexron III. 3 The local regulations ...on towing speeds must be in the section "Jump starting". 187 Jump starting If your Saab. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles in the gearbox above normal...contain enough electricity to the prescribed amount if necessary. NOTE The car must be towed with automatic transmission is to keep the towrope taut by 2 extra quarts. Follow the steps below to do not...
... be started by towing or pushing the car. WARNING Batteries can hurt you may want to use another vehicle and some or all of type Texaco Texamatic Dexron III. 3 The local regulations ...on towing speeds must be in the section "Jump starting". 187 Jump starting If your Saab. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles in the gearbox above normal...contain enough electricity to the prescribed amount if necessary. NOTE The car must be towed with automatic transmission is to keep the towrope taut by 2 extra quarts. Follow the steps below to do not...
Owner's Manual
Page 190
... with the compact spare fitted. • Only one compact spare wheel may be used at any signs of wear. • Check the battery charge. • Check the tires for the presence of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels. Check also for leaks.... • Inspect the Poly-Vee-belt and replace it if it shows any time. • Take care not to hit the curb. • Do not fit snow chains. • Leave the wheel cover off on your Saab...
... with the compact spare fitted. • Only one compact spare wheel may be used at any signs of wear. • Check the battery charge. • Check the tires for the presence of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels. Check also for leaks.... • Inspect the Poly-Vee-belt and replace it if it shows any time. • Take care not to hit the curb. • Do not fit snow chains. • Leave the wheel cover off on your Saab...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
... should be taken to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as this could cause a fire. These get very hot when the engine has been running temperature, approximately 175°F MAX +80° +80° MIN IB495 Oil dipstick, automatic transmission Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up , Dexron...children. • Do not touch the turbocharger or manifold. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level as follows: 1 Park the car on hot parts of all used . Dispose of the engine as possible to engine oil can be used oil and oil filters at normal running . • Do ...
... should be taken to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as this could cause a fire. These get very hot when the engine has been running temperature, approximately 175°F MAX +80° +80° MIN IB495 Oil dipstick, automatic transmission Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up , Dexron...children. • Do not touch the turbocharger or manifold. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level as follows: 1 Park the car on hot parts of all used . Dispose of the engine as possible to engine oil can be used oil and oil filters at normal running . • Do ...
Owner's Manual
Page 198
... mark. If the outside temperature is black, change the fluid as soon as necessary, with Texaco Texamatic Dexron III automatic-transmission fluid, adding it back. 4 With the fluid at least 15 seconds. Let the engine idle. 3 Wipe the dipstick... clean with caution if the radiator is boiling. Use only coolant approved by driving the car for about 30 min on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of antifreeze will not... of approximately 0.4 qts (0.4 litre). In this case, the correct fluid level may be achieved by Saab.
... mark. If the outside temperature is black, change the fluid as soon as necessary, with Texaco Texamatic Dexron III automatic-transmission fluid, adding it back. 4 With the fluid at least 15 seconds. Let the engine idle. 3 Wipe the dipstick... clean with caution if the radiator is boiling. Use only coolant approved by driving the car for about 30 min on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of antifreeze will not... of approximately 0.4 qts (0.4 litre). In this case, the correct fluid level may be achieved by Saab.