Owner's Manual
Page 1
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2007 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 2006 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 47 61 81 117 149 201 273 279 299
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2007 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 2006 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 47 61 81 117 149 201 273 279 299
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... far in on door pillar, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the Convertible is not adjustable due to release the belt. Position the lap part low across the hips. The belt must be set at different heights. The...
... far in on door pillar, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the Convertible is not adjustable due to release the belt. Position the lap part low across the hips. The belt must be set at different heights. The...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected and replaced as necessary. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The safety belt pretensioners serve to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. The force limiters reduce belt loads on ...body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to the safety belt yourself. Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the car is in use . Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The force limiters reduce belt loads on crash. We ...
... a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected and replaced as necessary. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The safety belt pretensioners serve to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. The force limiters reduce belt loads on ...body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to the safety belt yourself. Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the car is in use . Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The force limiters reduce belt loads on crash. We ...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... safety belt. Securing an item on the buckle to release the belt. Safety Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 136). • If cargo has to tighten the lap belt part. The buckles for the checking of the cargo being thrown about during...
... safety belt. Securing an item on the buckle to release the belt. Safety Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 136). • If cargo has to tighten the lap belt part. The buckles for the checking of the cargo being thrown about during...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
Safety 23 Head restraints Sport Sedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74. This, in the seats that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at least one notch ..., causes the mechanism to the head restraint. Therefore, the SAHR does not normally need to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The front seats are unoccupied. The front seat head restraints must be raised and lowered to a number of the seat back...
Safety 23 Head restraints Sport Sedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74. This, in the seats that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at least one notch ..., causes the mechanism to the head restraint. Therefore, the SAHR does not normally need to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The front seats are unoccupied. The front seat head restraints must be raised and lowered to a number of the seat back...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
... with the manufacturer's child restraint instructions. Saab recommends the use of a rearfacing child seat for a uniform method of the rear seat (SportCombi), see page 29 and behind the head restraints (Convertible) see picture on the rear center position (not Convertible). We recommend that it is installed in... the car to the length of 150 cm (4 ft 11 in the rear seat, and there is possible - In this is a top tether on next page. If you always consult your Saab dealer. Children travel...
... with the manufacturer's child restraint instructions. Saab recommends the use of a rearfacing child seat for a uniform method of the rear seat (SportCombi), see page 29 and behind the head restraints (Convertible) see picture on the rear center position (not Convertible). We recommend that it is installed in... the car to the length of 150 cm (4 ft 11 in the rear seat, and there is possible - In this is a top tether on next page. If you always consult your Saab dealer. Children travel...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
Lower anchorages in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The right side and left side rear passenger seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the rear seat, Convertible 26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations, Sport Sedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Lower anchorages in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The right side and left side rear passenger seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the rear seat, Convertible 26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations, Sport Sedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Owner's Manual
Page 30
If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Use the one that is right behind the seating position in which the child restraint is provided with a tether strap must be attached according ... where the child restraint shall be fitted. 2 Place the child restraint in the trunk. 7 30 Safety Child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be used for adult safety belts. Under no circumstances are designed to withstand only those loads imposed...
If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Use the one that is right behind the seating position in which the child restraint is provided with a tether strap must be attached according ... where the child restraint shall be fitted. 2 Place the child restraint in the trunk. 7 30 Safety Child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be used for adult safety belts. Under no circumstances are designed to withstand only those loads imposed...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
... module determines whether or not to inflate the airbags. Using this information and data from the central sensor in front seat backrests Convertible: The side airbags help protect the head also • Inflatable curtains along length of death or serious injury: • Always... two impact sensors on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) and roll over bars (Convertible). The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for front seats Convertible: and outer rear seats. Very...
... module determines whether or not to inflate the airbags. Using this information and data from the central sensor in front seat backrests Convertible: The side airbags help protect the head also • Inflatable curtains along length of death or serious injury: • Always... two impact sensors on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) and roll over bars (Convertible). The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for front seats Convertible: and outer rear seats. Very...
Owner's Manual
Page 40
...these could reduce the effectiveness of the front seat backrests. Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are met such as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the ... the area of the car on impact, and at which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are integrated in the seat, with side airbags and no extra seat cover should be activated if certain ...seat cover, or the seat seam, in the seat positions that you contact a Saab dealer. 40 Safety Side-impact protection • The side-impact protection will be fitted.
...these could reduce the effectiveness of the front seat backrests. Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are met such as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the ... the area of the car on impact, and at which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are integrated in the seat, with side airbags and no extra seat cover should be activated if certain ...seat cover, or the seat seam, in the seat positions that you contact a Saab dealer. 40 Safety Side-impact protection • The side-impact protection will be fitted.
Owner's Manual
Page 41
There are deployed. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one in the lower part of each side of the car. Safety The side-impact protection is only activated ... car, one at the rear of the sills. 41 Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible
There are deployed. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one in the lower part of each side of the car. Safety The side-impact protection is only activated ... car, one at the rear of the sills. 41 Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible
Owner's Manual
Page 61
9-3 Convertible 61 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 _____ 62 63 68 71 73 74 75 Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 76 77 78 79 80 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
9-3 Convertible 61 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 _____ 62 63 68 71 73 74 75 Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 76 77 78 79 80 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Owner's Manual
Page 62
Saab advises against the body. Folding a wet or damp soft top can cause water damage in the car and ... car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top to form on the soft top. 62 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no account should anything be ... roll bars as this can damage the soft top. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing the Convertible in temperatures below 23°F (-5°C). • Note that the soft top cover is complete by the SID. Do not...
Saab advises against the body. Folding a wet or damp soft top can cause water damage in the car and ... car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top to form on the soft top. 62 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no account should anything be ... roll bars as this can damage the soft top. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing the Convertible in temperatures below 23°F (-5°C). • Note that the soft top cover is complete by the SID. Do not...
Owner's Manual
Page 63
9-3 Convertible 63 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the pinch hazard. &#... soft top, operation is halted when the speed of the soft top system. Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTICE If you contact a Saab dealer. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page 71.
9-3 Convertible 63 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the pinch hazard. &#... soft top, operation is halted when the speed of the soft top system. Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTICE If you contact a Saab dealer. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page 71.
Owner's Manual
Page 64
... the (unlock) button on the SID. Remote opening 3 You can fold the soft top when outside the 1 Start the engine and let it idle. 64 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the button after the chime, all the windows will cause the soft top to stop and then sink after a brief delay. behind...
... the (unlock) button on the SID. Remote opening 3 You can fold the soft top when outside the 1 Start the engine and let it idle. 64 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the button after the chime, all the windows will cause the soft top to stop and then sink after a brief delay. behind...
Owner's Manual
Page 65
9-3 Convertible 65 1 Rear window raised. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) 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.
9-3 Convertible 65 1 Rear window raised. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) 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
Page 66
... soft top switch while raising the soft top. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it securely to stop and then sink after a short delay. 66 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is indicated by a chime. If you hold it idle. Raising The following conditions must...
... soft top switch while raising the soft top. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it securely to stop and then sink after a short delay. 66 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is indicated by a chime. If you hold it idle. Raising The following conditions must...
Owner's Manual
Page 67
a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm 9-3 Convertible 67 1 The soft top cover is opened. 2 The soft top is raised. 3 The soft top cover is closed. 4 The rear window is lowered.
a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm 9-3 Convertible 67 1 The soft top cover is opened. 2 The soft top is raised. 3 The soft top cover is closed. 4 The rear window is lowered.
Owner's Manual
Page 68
... power, the trunk must be unlocked manually. Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually. 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on right-hand side.
... power, the trunk must be unlocked manually. Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually. 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on right-hand side.
Owner's Manual
Page 69
Stand in between the catches). 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened . WARNING • Do not touch the hinges and struts of the soft top during raising. • Keep your hands clear ...
Stand in between the catches). 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened . WARNING • Do not touch the hinges and struts of the soft top during raising. • Keep your hands clear ...
