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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2004 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2003 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 10 39 53 73 115 139 191 261 267 283
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2004 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2003 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 10 39 53 73 115 139 191 261 267 283
Owner's Manual
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... possible without rubbing against the neck. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to belt in the Convertible is securely fastened. Raise the belt guide by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in on the door pillar for how to release the...
... possible without rubbing against the neck. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to belt in the Convertible is securely fastened. Raise the belt guide by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in on the door pillar for how to release the...
Owner's Manual
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... are only activated if the safety belt in question is in use but not activated should be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Safety belt use . Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. a... roll over . Visit an authorized Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The ...
... are only activated if the safety belt in question is in use but not activated should be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Safety belt use . Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. a... roll over . Visit an authorized Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The ...
Owner's Manual
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... does not become trapped when the backrest is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close together. Safety Safety belts, rear seat Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 134). • If a cargo has to be placed on a seat, it is folded down or raised (see page 67 WARNING • Make sure...
... does not become trapped when the backrest is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close together. Safety Safety belts, rear seat Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 134). • If a cargo has to be placed on a seat, it is folded down or raised (see page 67 WARNING • Make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Lastly, adjust the position of the lever will lower the seat in steps. both seats Convertible - The lever is stationary. 16 Safety We recommend that adjustments to the driver's seat be performed in the following seat adjustments can be ...front seats Lift the lever to lower the seat. passenger seats • Backrest rake angle Sport Sedan - driver's seat Convertible - only electrically adjustable front seats • Head restraint height Sport Sedan - passenger seats Electrically adjustable front seats See page 18.
... Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Lastly, adjust the position of the lever will lower the seat in steps. both seats Convertible - The lever is stationary. 16 Safety We recommend that adjustments to the driver's seat be performed in the following seat adjustments can be ...front seats Lift the lever to lower the seat. passenger seats • Backrest rake angle Sport Sedan - driver's seat Convertible - only electrically adjustable front seats • Head restraint height Sport Sedan - passenger seats Electrically adjustable front seats See page 18.
Owner's Manual
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...programmed settings, press and hold the M-button and then press one of the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3). Head restraints Sport Sedan Head restraint, Convertible, see page 66. WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at... to 20 minutes. In the event of the backrest, where it straight up to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The SAHR is a mechanical system, actuated by the memory function. 2 Press and hold the desired memory button ...
...programmed settings, press and hold the M-button and then press one of the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3). Head restraints Sport Sedan Head restraint, Convertible, see page 66. WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at... to 20 minutes. In the event of the backrest, where it straight up to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The SAHR is a mechanical system, actuated by the memory function. 2 Press and hold the desired memory button ...
Owner's Manual
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...top of child restraints designed for children up to facilitate proper fitting of the parcel shelf (Convertible: behind the head restraints), see picture on the rear center position (not Convertible). Make sure you must be appropriate for the size of a rearfacing child seat for as ...long as is possible to adults. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for and equipped with a child seat anchor symbol. Always consult your Saab dealer. Label consists...
...top of child restraints designed for children up to facilitate proper fitting of the parcel shelf (Convertible: behind the head restraints), see picture on the rear center position (not Convertible). Make sure you must be appropriate for the size of a rearfacing child seat for as ...long as is possible to adults. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for and equipped with a child seat anchor symbol. Always consult your Saab dealer. Label consists...
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Safety 23 Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport Sedan Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible
Safety 23 Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport Sedan Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible
Owner's Manual
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Child restraints with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats Sport Sedan Convertible, see page 26 25 WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached according to make a second check that the restraint is provided with ... both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Safety Child tether anchorages for adult safety belts. safety standards. Use the one that is right behind the child restraint, 1 in illustration. 2 Place the...
Child restraints with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats Sport Sedan Convertible, see page 26 25 WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached according to make a second check that the restraint is provided with ... both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Safety Child tether anchorages for adult safety belts. safety standards. Use the one that is right behind the child restraint, 1 in illustration. 2 Place the...
Owner's Manual
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...makes it impossible to put the head reatraint back on the seating position where the child restraint shall be used for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be fitted. 2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower ...part of the child restraint by correctly fitted child restraints. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. WARNING If the size of the child restraint is provided with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. 26 Safety...
...makes it impossible to put the head reatraint back on the seating position where the child restraint shall be used for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be fitted. 2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower ...part of the child restraint by correctly fitted child restraints. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. WARNING If the size of the child restraint is provided with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. 26 Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... Sedan only) • Safety belt pretensioners for only the safety belt pretensioners to be activated later to neutralize the gas generator in front seat backrests Convertible: The side airbags help protect the head also. • Inflatable curtains along length of headlining (from front to further enhance the safety of occupants taller...
... Sedan only) • Safety belt pretensioners for only the safety belt pretensioners to be activated later to neutralize the gas generator in front seat backrests Convertible: The side airbags help protect the head also. • Inflatable curtains along length of headlining (from front to further enhance the safety of occupants taller...
Owner's Manual
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...other components of impact. They are to be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan) and roll over bars (Convertible). Both front airbags inflated Contact Saab dealer. Using this information and data from the central sensor in the airbag system during a journey, the airbag warning lamp ...on the main instrument panel will come on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will be activated (Sport Sedan) see page 34. The car is involved in a crash. If a fault arises in...
...other components of impact. They are to be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan) and roll over bars (Convertible). Both front airbags inflated Contact Saab dealer. Using this information and data from the central sensor in the airbag system during a journey, the airbag warning lamp ...on the main instrument panel will come on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will be activated (Sport Sedan) see page 34. The car is involved in a crash. If a fault arises in...
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... items must immediately be changed in the seat positions that would be occupied by an authorized Saab dealer. There are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. For the Convertible's Roll-over . Safety • Never place anything in your lap. 33 Side-impact ...8226; Never place any object in the area that were occupied. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one on each side of each C-pillar. Never fit accessories to passengers, this warning could ...
... items must immediately be changed in the seat positions that would be occupied by an authorized Saab dealer. There are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. For the Convertible's Roll-over . Safety • Never place anything in your lap. 33 Side-impact ...8226; Never place any object in the area that were occupied. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one on each side of each C-pillar. Never fit accessories to passengers, this warning could ...
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34 Safety Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan WARNING • Do not sit with head protection, Convertible Do not attach anything to inflate between the window and the head. Resting the head against the side window. Do not use wire coat hangers. ...
34 Safety Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan WARNING • Do not sit with head protection, Convertible Do not attach anything to inflate between the window and the head. Resting the head against the side window. Do not use wire coat hangers. ...
Owner's Manual
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9-3 Convertible 53 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ 54 55 60 63 65 66 67 Roll-over protection ____ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 68 69 70 71 72
9-3 Convertible 53 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ 54 55 60 63 65 66 67 Roll-over protection ____ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 68 69 70 71 72
Owner's Manual
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Saab advises against the body. Do not leave the soft top partially open/closed. If the soft top is... the soft top, raise or fold it fully until notified that the soft top cover is complete by the SID. 54 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no account should anything be...top while there are bystanders close to the car. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top to dry completely before ...
Saab advises against the body. Do not leave the soft top partially open/closed. If the soft top is... the soft top, raise or fold it fully until notified that the soft top cover is complete by the SID. 54 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no account should anything be...top while there are bystanders close to the car. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top to dry completely before ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the car and force of the wind can be programmed (0-25 mph/0-40 km/h) at a Saab dealer. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page 54 before operating the soft top. 9-3 Convertible 55 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft...
... of the car and force of the wind can be programmed (0-25 mph/0-40 km/h) at a Saab dealer. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page 54 before operating the soft top. 9-3 Convertible 55 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft...
Owner's Manual
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... you continue to hold the soft top button until the soft top is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the SID. 56 9-3 Convertible Remote opening (option) You can fold the soft top when outside the car by a chime. Completed folding is fully folded and the soft top cover...
... you continue to hold the soft top button until the soft top is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the SID. 56 9-3 Convertible Remote opening (option) You can fold the soft top when outside the car by a chime. Completed folding is fully folded and the soft top cover...
Owner's Manual
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a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) 9-3 Convertible 57 1 Rear window raised. Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed.
a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) 9-3 Convertible 57 1 Rear window raised. Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed.
Owner's Manual
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... be shown on the SID. All side windows are opened slightly to protect the seals when the soft top is indicated by a chime. 58 Raising 9-3 Convertible The following conditions must be locked. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it securely to page 63.
... be shown on the SID. All side windows are opened slightly to protect the seals when the soft top is indicated by a chime. 58 Raising 9-3 Convertible The following conditions must be locked. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it securely to page 63.