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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
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... 1-800-9559007 or email them at 1-800-263-1999. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at [email protected]. Saab Automobile AB WARNING Failure to alter specifications during production without prior notice. 2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). We recommend...
... 1-800-9559007 or email them at 1-800-263-1999. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at [email protected]. Saab Automobile AB WARNING Failure to alter specifications during production without prior notice. 2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). We recommend...
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... belts _____ 32 52 24 260 12 Fuses _____ 234 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 119 Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ Child seats _____ Folding down the rear seat ____ Rear seat_____ Safety belts _____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat heating _____ Upholstery care_____ 24...
... belts _____ 32 52 24 260 12 Fuses _____ 234 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 119 Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ Child seats _____ Folding down the rear seat ____ Rear seat_____ Safety belts _____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat heating _____ Upholstery care_____ 24...
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... Topping-up fluid _____ Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ 218 101 218 218 Automatic transmission _____ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission _____ 163 287 162 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 212 212 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 213 213 198
... Topping-up fluid _____ Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ 218 101 218 218 Automatic transmission _____ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission _____ 163 287 162 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 212 212 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 213 213 198
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... 268 216 88 286 286 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Topping-up fluid _____ Washer jets_____ Washer fluid _____ 101 218 218 218 Automatic transmission _____ Manual gearbox_____ Gearbox: technical data_____ 163 162 287 Engine oil: checking level_____ 207 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 213 213 198
... 268 216 88 286 286 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Topping-up fluid _____ Washer jets_____ Washer fluid _____ 101 218 218 218 Automatic transmission _____ Manual gearbox_____ Gearbox: technical data_____ 163 162 287 Engine oil: checking level_____ 207 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 213 213 198
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...: 680 g R134a. Get medical help fast Do not tip battery. System to be serviced by qualified personnel only. For instructions consult dealer manual. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR DARK CLEAR OK LOW P/N 127 93 955 Maintenance Free 12V 60Ah 580A (EN) 000 A-12102-EP Battery: No ... system complies with water. 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. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. A/C system: Refrigerant at...
...: 680 g R134a. Get medical help fast Do not tip battery. System to be serviced by qualified personnel only. For instructions consult dealer manual. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR DARK CLEAR OK LOW P/N 127 93 955 Maintenance Free 12V 60Ah 580A (EN) 000 A-12102-EP Battery: No ... system complies with water. 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. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. A/C system: Refrigerant at...
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10 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 ...
10 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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... to achieve a comfortable driving position Height 3 Legroom Backrest rake angle Lumbar support firmness 3 Head restraint height Height adjustment 3 Lift the lever to raise the seat. Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following order: 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Lastly, adjust the position of the steering wheel (see page 118...
... to achieve a comfortable driving position Height 3 Legroom Backrest rake angle Lumbar support firmness 3 Head restraint height Height adjustment 3 Lift the lever to raise the seat. Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following order: 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Lastly, adjust the position of the steering wheel (see page 118...
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.... If you have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both battery cables must be replaced by opening a window or a door. The service manual for your dealer for your airbag system. You may not work on your airbag system. 44 Safety WARNING • Your vehicle is safe to do...
.... If you have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both battery cables must be replaced by opening a window or a door. The service manual for your dealer for your airbag system. You may not work on your airbag system. 44 Safety WARNING • Your vehicle is safe to do...
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...or unlock the driver's door from outside (see page 50). Therefore you contact a Saab dealer. Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key. Therefore, keep this manual as the remote control. The car is supplied with two remote controls. This key ... the remote control is inserted into the car, the lost will be ordered and programmed, at any one unit, and referred to in this manual as the traditional key. We recommend that is checked. The remote control contains a mechanical key, referred to in this number in one time...
...or unlock the driver's door from outside (see page 50). Therefore you contact a Saab dealer. Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key. Therefore, keep this manual as the remote control. The car is supplied with two remote controls. This key ... the remote control is inserted into the car, the lost will be ordered and programmed, at any one unit, and referred to in this manual as the traditional key. We recommend that is checked. The remote control contains a mechanical key, referred to in this number in one time...
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...and refer to attract attention. In favorable conditions the range can be started manually, for details of the remote control buttons. See Changing the key battery, page 54. To start the alarm manually proceed as follows: • Press and hold the button on one ..., or if you press one of functions Locking/arming Unlocking/ disarming Unlocking/ disarming trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash once. Contact a Saab dealer for example, to page 295. Direction indicators flash twice. Direction indicators flash three times. The horn sounds for more than 2 seconds...
...and refer to attract attention. In favorable conditions the range can be started manually, for details of the remote control buttons. See Changing the key battery, page 54. To start the alarm manually proceed as follows: • Press and hold the button on one ..., or if you press one of functions Locking/arming Unlocking/ disarming Unlocking/ disarming trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash once. Contact a Saab dealer for example, to page 295. Direction indicators flash twice. Direction indicators flash three times. The horn sounds for more than 2 seconds...
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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).
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.... This can damage the soft top mechanism. Tools under the luggage compartment floor. 2 Remove the two covers from either side of 20 seconds before it manually (the pressure must be a delay of the car and perform steps 3-6 and 9-10 together. 3 Unlock the soft top cover by pressing forward the two ...the soft top having closed it is easiest if you stand on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually. If the soft top has been folded mechanically there will be unlocked manually. This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mechanism. If there are two of you, it...
.... This can damage the soft top mechanism. Tools under the luggage compartment floor. 2 Remove the two covers from either side of 20 seconds before it manually (the pressure must be a delay of the car and perform steps 3-6 and 9-10 together. 3 Unlock the soft top cover by pressing forward the two ...the soft top having closed it is easiest if you stand on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually. If the soft top has been folded mechanically there will be unlocked manually. This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mechanism. If there are two of you, it...
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... is fitted on the covering in the rear seat and raise the soft top. 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.
... is fitted on the covering in the rear seat and raise the soft top. 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.
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Close the soft top cover. We recommend that the soft top is not possible to lock the soft top cover after manual raising. The soft top must not move upward. 9 Lift up the front edge. Turn roughly 1/4 turn , counterclockwise on the right had side of the soft ... far as used to lock the soft top to the windshield rail) into the hexagonal hole in the soft top mechanism. Check that you contact a Saab dealer. The rear window must be checked and rectified without delay. Use the lug wrench and the Allen key.
Close the soft top cover. We recommend that the soft top is not possible to lock the soft top cover after manual raising. The soft top must not move upward. 9 Lift up the front edge. Turn roughly 1/4 turn , counterclockwise on the right had side of the soft ... far as used to lock the soft top to the windshield rail) into the hexagonal hole in the soft top mechanism. Check that you contact a Saab dealer. The rear window must be checked and rectified without delay. Use the lug wrench and the Allen key.
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... so that it is standing level if on the SID together with a chime: Cause Soft top front not locked. Fold the soft top again. Only manual operation possible. Displayed if the soft top is operated Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to continuously for more than 3 minutes. Operation at temperatures...
... so that it is standing level if on the SID together with a chime: Cause Soft top front not locked. Fold the soft top again. Only manual operation possible. Displayed if the soft top is operated Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to continuously for more than 3 minutes. Operation at temperatures...
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... foremost position. Repositioning: 1 Tip the backrest back to its normal position. 2 Raise and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its previous position. Manually adjusted passenger seats 3 1 Raise the handle by the head restraint on the seat. 2 Tip the backrest and slide the seat forward. otherwise the occupant of...
... foremost position. Repositioning: 1 Tip the backrest back to its normal position. 2 Raise and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its previous position. Manually adjusted passenger seats 3 1 Raise the handle by the head restraint on the seat. 2 Tip the backrest and slide the seat forward. otherwise the occupant of...
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...when it is closed . For changing bulbs, refer to page 230. 79 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locking system, it can be switched off ... similar so as not to prevent the battery from running flat. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to page 232. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised and goes out when it...is closed. For changing bulbs, refer to have the central locking system checked. Unlocking the trunk lid manually 9-3 Convertible Glove box The glove box lighting comes on when the compartment is opened and closed ....
...when it is closed . For changing bulbs, refer to page 230. 79 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locking system, it can be switched off ... similar so as not to prevent the battery from running flat. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to page 232. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised and goes out when it...is closed. For changing bulbs, refer to have the central locking system checked. Unlocking the trunk lid manually 9-3 Convertible Glove box The glove box lighting comes on when the compartment is opened and closed ....
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...the level is shown on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at a Saab dealer. The following message is switched off automatically when the engine is shown on manually. When the fog lights are switched off . We recommend that you turn the ignition key to be ...transported on the Saab Information Display (SID): Reduced engine power. Make a safe stop the car ...
...the level is shown on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at a Saab dealer. The following message is switched off automatically when the engine is shown on manually. When the fog lights are switched off . We recommend that you turn the ignition key to be ...transported on the Saab Information Display (SID): Reduced engine power. Make a safe stop the car ...
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...; In the first row trip computer information is left in engine power and consequently the car's speed. 89 Saab Information Display (SID) • Various types of information are shown on the left-hand side of the first...and tripmeter is temporarely turned off when a two row message is limiting the boost pressure, you should contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. If there is more than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel is displayed...limited by reducing the boost pressure. When gears are selected manually, the letter M (manual) and the selected gear are listed on page 296.
...; In the first row trip computer information is left in engine power and consequently the car's speed. 89 Saab Information Display (SID) • Various types of information are shown on the left-hand side of the first...and tripmeter is temporarely turned off when a two row message is limiting the boost pressure, you should contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. If there is more than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel is displayed...limited by reducing the boost pressure. When gears are selected manually, the letter M (manual) and the selected gear are listed on page 296.