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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2005 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 2004 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 41 55 77 121 145 197 261 267 283
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2005 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 2004 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 41 55 77 121 145 197 261 267 283
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...individual models. Supplied with the car is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warranties and (U.S. 2 WARNING Failure to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the U.S. The Saab 9-3 will be pleased to help, or you may cause personal injury. customers), a...for any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc., your Saab. Since the policy at Saab is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is one of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that you ...
...individual models. Supplied with the car is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warranties and (U.S. 2 WARNING Failure to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the U.S. The Saab 9-3 will be pleased to help, or you may cause personal injury. customers), a...for any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc., your Saab. Since the policy at Saab is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is one of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that you ...
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... _____ Tachometer _____ Temperature gauge_____ Turbo gauge _____ Warning and indicator lights _____ 85 83 83 82 84 84 78 Clock _____ Profiler _____ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 92 87 87 Cruise Control _____ 165 Direction indicators _____ 98 High/low beam control stalk 97 Replacing wiper ...High/low beam _____ 97 Parking lights_____ 96 Rear fog light_____ 98 Automatic climate control __ Car care and maintenance _ Hazard warning lights_____ Manual climate control ____ Seat heating _____ Seat heating, ACC _____ 108 257 99 103 107 116 Ashtray _____ Cigarette lighter _____ 132 132
... _____ Tachometer _____ Temperature gauge_____ Turbo gauge _____ Warning and indicator lights _____ 85 83 83 82 84 84 78 Clock _____ Profiler _____ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 92 87 87 Cruise Control _____ 165 Direction indicators _____ 98 High/low beam control stalk 97 Replacing wiper ...High/low beam _____ 97 Parking lights_____ 96 Rear fog light_____ 98 Automatic climate control __ Car care and maintenance _ Hazard warning lights_____ Manual climate control ____ Seat heating _____ Seat heating, ACC _____ 108 257 99 103 107 116 Ashtray _____ Cigarette lighter _____ 132 132
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... belts _____ 29 46 22 251 12 Fuses _____ 227 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 123 Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ Child seats _____ Folding down the rear seat ____ Rear seat_____ Safety belts _____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat heating _____ Upholstery care_____ 22...
... belts _____ 29 46 22 251 12 Fuses _____ 227 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 123 Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ Child seats _____ Folding down the rear seat ____ Rear seat_____ Safety belts _____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat heating _____ Upholstery care_____ 22...
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... Topping-up fluid _____ Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ 211 100 211 212 Automatic transmission _____ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission _____ 159 272 158 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 207 207 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 208 208 193
... Topping-up fluid _____ Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ 211 100 211 212 Automatic transmission _____ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission _____ 159 272 158 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 207 207 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 208 208 193
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...Warning labels Radiator fan: Radiator fan may cause personal injury. The A/C system complies with water Get medical help fast Do not tip battery. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR CLEAR CLAIR OK LOW BAS DANGER/POISON • No sparks, flames or smoking. ... personnel only. Coolant: Never open battery NO SPARKS, FLAMES OR SMOKING SHIELD EYES KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN ACID SEE OWNER'S MANUAL EXPLOSIVE GAS CANADA NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L'ENLEVER. System to be serviced by Tudor Spain (Exide Technologies) 000 Fabriqué...
...Warning labels Radiator fan: Radiator fan may cause personal injury. The A/C system complies with water Get medical help fast Do not tip battery. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR CLEAR CLAIR OK LOW BAS DANGER/POISON • No sparks, flames or smoking. ... personnel only. Coolant: Never open battery NO SPARKS, FLAMES OR SMOKING SHIELD EYES KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN ACID SEE OWNER'S MANUAL EXPLOSIVE GAS CANADA NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L'ENLEVER. System to be serviced by Tudor Spain (Exide Technologies) 000 Fabriqué...
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9 Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking Refer to the Owner's Manual Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat Electric windows Deactivating of rear window ...
9 Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking Refer to the Owner's Manual Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat Electric windows Deactivating of rear window ...
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...'s seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to its neutral position. Repeated lifting of the lever will increase the height in steps. Manually adjusted front seats (if equipped) The following front seat adjustments can be performed in steps. both seats • Legroom Sport Sedan - both seats • Backrest...
...'s seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to its neutral position. Repeated lifting of the lever will increase the height in steps. Manually adjusted front seats (if equipped) The following front seat adjustments can be performed in steps. both seats • Legroom Sport Sedan - both seats • Backrest...
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... steer the vehicle, nor does it means the airbag system may also occur from the vents in the vehicle should seek medical attention. The service manual for the right front passenger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of the airbag module - Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from leaving the vehicle...
... steer the vehicle, nor does it means the airbag system may also occur from the vents in the vehicle should seek medical attention. The service manual for the right front passenger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of the airbag module - Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from leaving the vehicle...
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... to leave children in one time. This key does not fit the ignition switch. If one is supplied with your Saab dealer. Therefore, keep this manual as the traditional key. If the code is lost , a replacement should carry two remote controls separately, especially on the... Saab Information Display (SID) if a door is supplied with the ignition key. Once the new remote control has been programmed, the...
... to leave children in one time. This key does not fit the ignition switch. If one is supplied with your Saab dealer. Therefore, keep this manual as the traditional key. If the code is lost , a replacement should carry two remote controls separately, especially on the... Saab Information Display (SID) if a door is supplied with the ignition key. Once the new remote control has been programmed, the...
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... and press the button more than 2 s Locks all doors and trunk lid. Unlocks and slightly opens trunk lid. Activates panic function Panic alarm (activates alarm manually), see page 52. *) parking lights, side direction indicators, taillights and license plate lighting. Convertible: also fuel filler door. Remote control 1 2 3 4 Locks car Unlocks car and...
... and press the button more than 2 s Locks all doors and trunk lid. Unlocks and slightly opens trunk lid. Activates panic function Panic alarm (activates alarm manually), see page 52. *) parking lights, side direction indicators, taillights and license plate lighting. Convertible: also fuel filler door. Remote control 1 2 3 4 Locks car Unlocks car and...
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... remote control buttons or, if you press one of the remote control buttons. This function allows the alarm to be started manually, for more than 2 seconds. To start the alarm manually proceed as follows: • Press and hold the or button on one of the front doors for example, to ON in...
... remote control buttons or, if you press one of the remote control buttons. This function allows the alarm to be started manually, for more than 2 seconds. To start the alarm manually proceed as follows: • Press and hold the or button on one of the front doors for example, to ON in...
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9-3 Convertible 55 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 _____ 56 57 62 65 67 68 69 Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Manually opening the fuel filler door _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 70 71 72 73 74 74
9-3 Convertible 55 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 _____ 56 57 62 65 67 68 69 Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Manually opening the fuel filler door _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 70 71 72 73 74 74
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...the two wire catches, one on the left and one from either side of 20 seconds before it is possible to raise it manually (the pressure must be unlocked manually. If there are two of you stand on either side. Do not fold the soft top having closed it is without electrical... released from the hydraulic system). This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mechanism. 62 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on right-hand side. Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the...
...the two wire catches, one on the left and one from either side of 20 seconds before it is possible to raise it manually (the pressure must be unlocked manually. If there are two of you stand on either side. Do not fold the soft top having closed it is without electrical... released from the hydraulic system). This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mechanism. 62 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on right-hand side. Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the...
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This operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of the soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards windshield 4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it towards the windshield. Stand in the rear seat and pry ...
This operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of the soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards windshield 4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it towards the windshield. Stand in the rear seat and pry ...
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... tool (the same tool as possible towards the soft top cover. 11 Now lock the rear window to lock the soft top cover after manual raising. Look at a Saab dealer. The soft top system must be checked and rectified without delay at the soft top cover when locking the rear window. Check...
... tool (the same tool as possible towards the soft top cover. 11 Now lock the rear window to lock the soft top cover after manual raising. Look at a Saab dealer. The soft top system must be checked and rectified without delay at the soft top cover when locking the rear window. Check...
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Contact Saab dealer. Soft top cover not locked. Displayed if the soft top is operated Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to the windshield. Soft top ... displayed on a steep slope. • Press the soft top button to cool. Fold the soft top again. Move the object hindering soft top operation. Only manual operation possible. Try again. cool down. Try again. Open trunk. Move goods away from top storage area. This message appears if the soft top is...
Contact Saab dealer. Soft top cover not locked. Displayed if the soft top is operated Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to the windshield. Soft top ... displayed on a steep slope. • Press the soft top button to cool. Fold the soft top again. Move the object hindering soft top operation. Only manual operation possible. Try again. cool down. Try again. Open trunk. Move goods away from top storage area. This message appears if the soft top is...
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... to its normal position. 2 Raise and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its foremost position. Illustration shows an electrically adjustable seat (option) Manually adjusted passenger seats 1 Raise the handle by the head restraint on the seat. 2 Tip the backrest and slide the seat forward. Make sure the backrest...
... to its normal position. 2 Raise and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its foremost position. Illustration shows an electrically adjustable seat (option) Manually adjusted passenger seats 1 Raise the handle by the head restraint on the seat. 2 Tip the backrest and slide the seat forward. Make sure the backrest...
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... the central locking system checked. For changing bulbs, refer to page 223. 73 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is closed. 9-3 Convertible Glove box The glove box lighting comes on when the ... to damage the paintwork. 3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key. Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is provided on the inside of the remote control by pressing the emblem on ... as not to prevent the battery from running flat. Contact a Saab dealer to page 225. Sun visor An illuminated vanity mirror is left open, the lighting will be ...
... the central locking system checked. For changing bulbs, refer to page 223. 73 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is closed. 9-3 Convertible Glove box The glove box lighting comes on when the ... to damage the paintwork. 3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key. Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is provided on the inside of the remote control by pressing the emblem on ... as not to prevent the battery from running flat. Contact a Saab dealer to page 225. Sun visor An illuminated vanity mirror is left open, the lighting will be ...
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... the fuel filler door, Convertible Contact a Saab dealer to the right. 2 Lie down the bag. Turn the bag so that it lies on its narrow side (see illustration). Manually opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door, which is sufficient space in the trunk of the fascia (see illustration...
... the fuel filler door, Convertible Contact a Saab dealer to the right. 2 Lie down the bag. Turn the bag so that it lies on its narrow side (see illustration). Manually opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door, which is sufficient space in the trunk of the fascia (see illustration...