Owner's Manual
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Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of a front roof light, two front reading lights, footwell lighting and courtesy lighting in a row, have the car checked and rectified at a Saab dealer. Front interior lighting - 72 9-3 Convertible Calibrating front electric windows with the center button, see illustration. The cabin lighting comes on: ... control. If a door is locked with the ignition OFF, the interior lighting goes out automatically after closing does not work if the windows are closed. 3 Let the engine idle. 4 Press and hold the soft top button up until a chime...
Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of a front roof light, two front reading lights, footwell lighting and courtesy lighting in a row, have the car checked and rectified at a Saab dealer. Front interior lighting - 72 9-3 Convertible Calibrating front electric windows with the center button, see illustration. The cabin lighting comes on: ... control. If a door is locked with the ignition OFF, the interior lighting goes out automatically after closing does not work if the windows are closed. 3 Let the engine idle. 4 Press and hold the soft top button up until a chime...
Owner's Manual
Page 80
...Check the drive belt, see page 210. 78 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel (Arc panel shown) Warning and indicator lights The following message is not being charged by the alternator. Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. Contact Saab... 2 3 4 Tachometer Speedometer Turbo gauge Fuel gauge 5 Engine temperature gauge 6 Information display 7 Trip meter reset button Charge warning light This light comes on when the battery is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunction. The brake system...
...Check the drive belt, see page 210. 78 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel (Arc panel shown) Warning and indicator lights The following message is not being charged by the alternator. Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. Contact Saab... 2 3 4 Tachometer Speedometer Turbo gauge Fuel gauge 5 Engine temperature gauge 6 Information display 7 Trip meter reset button Charge warning light This light comes on when the battery is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunction. The brake system...
Owner's Manual
Page 81
... this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car may still be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at a Saab dealer to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g. brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in the fuel...
... this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car may still be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at a Saab dealer to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g. brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in the fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...to ON. If it doesn´t come on, have it fixed so it will have the brake system checked. Contact Saab dealer. When the fog lights are on . Brake warning light This light should be transported on (see page 97). The following message will come on page 86. Also, the... when the engine is too low (see page 206). WARNING • Never drive the car if these two lights are next needed, they will be switched on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake malfunction. 80 Instruments and controls For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level ...
...to ON. If it doesn´t come on, have it fixed so it will have the brake system checked. Contact Saab dealer. When the fog lights are on . Brake warning light This light should be transported on (see page 97). The following message will come on page 86. Also, the... when the engine is too low (see page 206). WARNING • Never drive the car if these two lights are next needed, they will be switched on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake malfunction. 80 Instruments and controls For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level ...
Owner's Manual
Page 98
...parking lights and daytime running lights come on the Saab Information Display (SID): Headlight levelling malfunction. Do not use the parking lights alone while driving. If a fault arises in combination with an automatic headlight levelling system, which self-calibrates each time the vehicle is in the engine bay... fuse box (see page 98). Adjust your speed accordingly as the range of the ignition switch. Check ...
...parking lights and daytime running lights come on the Saab Information Display (SID): Headlight levelling malfunction. Do not use the parking lights alone while driving. If a fault arises in combination with an automatic headlight levelling system, which self-calibrates each time the vehicle is in the engine bay... fuse box (see page 98). Adjust your speed accordingly as the range of the ignition switch. Check ...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
... to shine constantly. Starting and driving If the diagnosis function detects a fault in the engine management system, the light "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" in the instrument panel will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter. Have the car checked at a Saab dealer as soon as possible at the minimum throttle permitted by the current traffic situation...
... to shine constantly. Starting and driving If the diagnosis function detects a fault in the engine management system, the light "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" in the instrument panel will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter. Have the car checked at a Saab dealer as soon as possible at the minimum throttle permitted by the current traffic situation...
Owner's Manual
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...they are clean. • Make sure you have a tendency to induce tiredness. • Wild animals prefer to move at dusk and dawn. • Check the headlight levelling setting (see page 96). It has a left-hand thread! • The towing eye is off. It must be in the ON ...storage space. Heavy meals have poor eyesight. Take a break every other hour. • Only eat light meals. Front towing eye WARNING • Make sure that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is only designed for example. • Make sure that all bystanders keep a suitable distance, in ...
...they are clean. • Make sure you have a tendency to induce tiredness. • Wild animals prefer to move at dusk and dawn. • Check the headlight levelling setting (see page 96). It has a left-hand thread! • The towing eye is off. It must be in the ON ...storage space. Heavy meals have poor eyesight. Take a break every other hour. • Only eat light meals. Front towing eye WARNING • Make sure that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is only designed for example. • Make sure that all bystanders keep a suitable distance, in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 196
..., it is possible for damage to be caused to prevent arcing. WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is to be used to jump start your warranty. 4 Open the hood and locate the battery. It must have a ... jumper cable should inadvertent contact be covered by pushing or pulling it could result in Neutral. 3 Turn off lights that would not be injured if the vehicles roll. This will avoid sparks and help save your radio. Keep... vehicle. You would not be able to start your car by your vehicle: 1 Check the other . Trying to your radio on the battery.
..., it is possible for damage to be caused to prevent arcing. WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is to be used to jump start your warranty. 4 Open the hood and locate the battery. It must have a ... jumper cable should inadvertent contact be covered by pushing or pulling it could result in Neutral. 3 Turn off lights that would not be injured if the vehicles roll. This will avoid sparks and help save your radio. Keep... vehicle. You would not be able to start your car by your vehicle: 1 Check the other . Trying to your radio on the battery.
Owner's Manual
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... frozen. If you . Do not get it might be necessary to wait several minutes with the good battery and run the engine for 60 min. Note. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8 Now connect the negative (-) ...starting . • The charger or starter unit must be blinded. Discharged batteries will get medical help immediately. 5 Check that can burn you connect the cables, here are grounded or connected to the mains must be connected to the... with water and get a short that are some basic things you need more light. Use a flashlight if you should know.
... frozen. If you . Do not get it might be necessary to wait several minutes with the good battery and run the engine for 60 min. Note. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8 Now connect the negative (-) ...starting . • The charger or starter unit must be blinded. Discharged batteries will get medical help immediately. 5 Check that can burn you connect the cables, here are grounded or connected to the mains must be connected to the... with water and get a short that are some basic things you need more light. Use a flashlight if you should know.
Owner's Manual
Page 202
...valve. The car will be diminished. You should have your car checked by the car and not released into the atmosphere. If the Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) light in the main instrument illuminates, the Trionic ECM has detected a ...problem. 200 Car care NOTICE The Trionic engine management system continuously monitors the operation of these systems and has on and keep turning until it through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is a unique Saab...
...valve. The car will be diminished. You should have your car checked by the car and not released into the atmosphere. If the Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) light in the main instrument illuminates, the Trionic ECM has detected a ...problem. 200 Car care NOTICE The Trionic engine management system continuously monitors the operation of these systems and has on and keep turning until it through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is a unique Saab...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
...or goggles when working on the battery. • If battery acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with water. Contact Saab dealer. Battery WARNING • When working on the battery, highly explosive gas can freeze and fracture. Therefore, always avoid sparks and open ...not work. Batteries should be charged and the A/C compressor may need extra charging. If the battery is not being charged while the engine is light Check the charge state and electrolyte level of the battery. • The battery contains corrosive sulphuric acid. This can be stored away ...
...or goggles when working on the battery. • If battery acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with water. Contact Saab dealer. Battery WARNING • When working on the battery, highly explosive gas can freeze and fracture. Therefore, always avoid sparks and open ...not work. Batteries should be charged and the A/C compressor may need extra charging. If the battery is not being charged while the engine is light Check the charge state and electrolyte level of the battery. • The battery contains corrosive sulphuric acid. This can be stored away ...
Owner's Manual
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...the same type of SID message: Left low beam failure. Autochecking of lights The bulbs that removed. Car care 213 Changing bulbs WARNING Before changing a bulb in even when the engine is fitted, a bulb failure message will act as that are most likely... that an incorrect bulb has been fitted. If a stop light bulb fails If a stop light to avoid possible short-circuiting. All rear light bulbs are not checked: parking lights, front fog lights, reversing lights, license plate lighting, side marker lights...
...the same type of SID message: Left low beam failure. Autochecking of lights The bulbs that removed. Car care 213 Changing bulbs WARNING Before changing a bulb in even when the engine is fitted, a bulb failure message will act as that are most likely... that an incorrect bulb has been fitted. If a stop light bulb fails If a stop light to avoid possible short-circuiting. All rear light bulbs are not checked: parking lights, front fog lights, reversing lights, license plate lighting, side marker lights...
Owner's Manual
Page 260
If your Saab dealer for you find that the headlights are 25 ft (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. • The vehicle ...switched on the drivers seat. • The vehicle should be properly prepared as described in . To check the aim, the vehicle should be fully assembled and all instructions before beginning. If you to re-...A/C system will improve your headlights need further adjustments. An optical headlamp aimer can start up even when the engine is done with vertical aiming device. The high beam lamps will than replace the wall. • The...
If your Saab dealer for you find that the headlights are 25 ft (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. • The vehicle ...switched on the drivers seat. • The vehicle should be properly prepared as described in . To check the aim, the vehicle should be fully assembled and all instructions before beginning. If you to re-...A/C system will improve your headlights need further adjustments. An optical headlamp aimer can start up even when the engine is done with vertical aiming device. The high beam lamps will than replace the wall. • The...
Owner's Manual
Page 285
...lighting, Convertible _____ 72 Car alarm _____ 50 Car transport _____ 192 Care of air conditioning _____ 257 Change of address notification _____ 264 Changing a tire _____ 248 Changing bulbs _____ 213 Changing engine oil _____ 203 Changing the battery, remote control _ 48 Changing wiper blades _____ 211 Checking... the number of remote controls _____ 47 Checks before towing a trailer _____ 187 Child safety _____ 22 Child safety...
...lighting, Convertible _____ 72 Car alarm _____ 50 Car transport _____ 192 Care of air conditioning _____ 257 Change of address notification _____ 264 Changing a tire _____ 248 Changing bulbs _____ 213 Changing engine oil _____ 203 Changing the battery, remote control _ 48 Changing wiper blades _____ 211 Checking... the number of remote controls _____ 47 Checks before towing a trailer _____ 187 Child safety _____ 22 Child safety...
Owner's Manual
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...Emergency opening of the narrow backrest _____ 144 Emergency operation of the sunroof _ 128 Engine bay, cleaning _____ 252 Engine heater _____ 180 Engine immobilizer _____ 49 Engine number _____ 278 Engine oil, checking _____ 202 Engine oil, grade _____ 270 F Facilitating entry to rear seat, Convertible _____ 67 ...alarm _____ 53 Fuse panel in luggage compartment _ 230 Fuse table _____ 229 Fuses _____ 227 H Handbrake _____ 173 Hazard warning lights _____ 99 Head restraint, Convertible _____ 68 Head restraints _____ 21 Headlight flasher _____ 97 Headlight levelling _____ 96 Headlights _____ 96...
...Emergency opening of the narrow backrest _____ 144 Emergency operation of the sunroof _ 128 Engine bay, cleaning _____ 252 Engine heater _____ 180 Engine immobilizer _____ 49 Engine number _____ 278 Engine oil, checking _____ 202 Engine oil, grade _____ 270 F Facilitating entry to rear seat, Convertible _____ 67 ...alarm _____ 53 Fuse panel in luggage compartment _ 230 Fuse table _____ 229 Fuses _____ 227 H Handbrake _____ 173 Hazard warning lights _____ 99 Head restraint, Convertible _____ 68 Head restraints _____ 21 Headlight flasher _____ 97 Headlight levelling _____ 96 Headlights _____ 96...
Owner's Manual
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...labels, location _____ 278 Polishing and waxing _____ 253 Poly-V-belt _____ 210 Portable fuel container _____ 155 Position lights _____ 96 Power steering fluid, checking _____ 207 Power steering fluid, grade _____ 273 Pressure gauge _____ 84 Pressure, tires _____ 234 Profiles, ...light _____ 98 Rear seats, folding down _____ 140 Rear towing eye _____ 191 Rear window heating _____ 107 Rearview mirrors _____ 134 Recirculation _____ 106 S SAHR, head restraint _____ 21 SDM _____ 266 SID _____ 87 SPA _____ 176 Saab Information Display _____ 87 Saab Parking Assistance _____ 176 Saab Trionic engine...
...labels, location _____ 278 Polishing and waxing _____ 253 Poly-V-belt _____ 210 Portable fuel container _____ 155 Position lights _____ 96 Power steering fluid, checking _____ 207 Power steering fluid, grade _____ 273 Pressure gauge _____ 84 Pressure, tires _____ 234 Profiles, ...light _____ 98 Rear seats, folding down _____ 140 Rear towing eye _____ 191 Rear window heating _____ 107 Rearview mirrors _____ 134 Recirculation _____ 106 S SAHR, head restraint _____ 21 SDM _____ 266 SID _____ 87 SPA _____ 176 Saab Information Display _____ 87 Saab Parking Assistance _____ 176 Saab Trionic engine...