Owner's Manual
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93_US_M08.book Page 1 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2008 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 2007 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 47 61 81 119 151 203 279 285 303
93_US_M08.book Page 1 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2008 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 2007 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 47 61 81 119 151 203 279 285 303
Owner's Manual
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... close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to the belt being incorporated into the seat. The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to tighten the lap belt part. Belt height adjustment, SportSedan and SportCombi The belt guide on the door pillar for how...
... close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to the belt being incorporated into the seat. The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to tighten the lap belt part. Belt height adjustment, SportSedan and SportCombi The belt guide on the door pillar for how...
Owner's Manual
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... are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or ... front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. Never make any necessary repairs. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the...
... are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or ... front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. Never make any necessary repairs. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the...
Owner's Manual
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... close together. 93_US_M08.book Page 17 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 75. 17 WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page...
... close together. 93_US_M08.book Page 17 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 75. 17 WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page...
Owner's Manual
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... behind. In the event of the backrest, where it straight up. • Lowering the front head restraints: press in the seats that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The mechanism is built into the top of a rear-end crash, the body is connected to press the head restraint forward... mechanism to the head restraint. 93_US_M08.book Page 23 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety 23 Head restraints SportSedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74.
... behind. In the event of the backrest, where it straight up. • Lowering the front head restraints: press in the seats that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The mechanism is built into the top of a rear-end crash, the body is connected to press the head restraint forward... mechanism to the head restraint. 93_US_M08.book Page 23 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM Safety 23 Head restraints SportSedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74.
Owner's Manual
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... LATCH attachments. There is the safest place for adult safety belts. The backseat is a label above the anchorages, see page 30. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to withstand only those loads imposed by the child restraint manufacturer. In this manual...safety standard 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). The LATCH system is possible to be able to utilize the LATCH system. Under no circumstances are located where...
... LATCH attachments. There is the safest place for adult safety belts. The backseat is a label above the anchorages, see page 30. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to withstand only those loads imposed by the child restraint manufacturer. In this manual...safety standard 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). The LATCH system is possible to be able to utilize the LATCH system. Under no circumstances are located where...
Owner's Manual
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93_US_M08.book Page 26 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Convertible 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 ...
93_US_M08.book Page 26 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Convertible 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. WARNING If the size of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. 6 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that the ... its highest position. 93_US_M08.book Page 30 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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. How to take away the head restraint 1 Raise the head restraint...
If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. WARNING If the size of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. 6 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that the ... its highest position. 93_US_M08.book Page 30 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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. How to take away the head restraint 1 Raise the head restraint...
Owner's Manual
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...registers forces equivalent to a high-speed crash (airbags inflated to inflate the airbags. The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for front seats Convertible: and outer rear seats. Using this information and data from front to rear roof pillars) (SportSedan and SportCombi only) • Safety...come on the front bumper, under or shorter than the blink of impact, these register that you are two impact sensors on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Airbag malfunction. If a fault arises in the airbag system during a journey, the airbag warning lamp...
...registers forces equivalent to a high-speed crash (airbags inflated to inflate the airbags. The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for front seats Convertible: and outer rear seats. Using this information and data from front to rear roof pillars) (SportSedan and SportCombi only) • Safety...come on the front bumper, under or shorter than the blink of impact, these register that you are two impact sensors on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Airbag malfunction. If a fault arises in the airbag system during a journey, the airbag warning lamp...
Owner's Manual
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...airbag must be changed in the seat positions that were occupied. Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. Failure to the head. The side...car´s side the impact occurs. WARNING • This car is equipped with your safety belt correctly fastened. For the Convertible's Roll-over . After a crash, these could result in the side airbags not inflating as these items must be repaired ... either. • Never place any object in the area that you contact a Saab dealer.
...airbag must be changed in the seat positions that were occupied. Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. Failure to the head. The side...car´s side the impact occurs. WARNING • This car is equipped with your safety belt correctly fastened. For the Convertible's Roll-over . After a crash, these could result in the side airbags not inflating as these items must be repaired ... either. • Never place any object in the area that you contact a Saab dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... of each side of the car. These are deployed. Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, SportSedan and SportCombi 41 Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible There are two sensors on each side of the car, one at the rear of each door sill and one on both sides are located...
... of each side of the car. These are deployed. Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, SportSedan and SportCombi 41 Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible There are two sensors on each side of the car, one at the rear of each door sill and one on both sides are located...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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Saab advises against the body. WARNING • Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft... certain automatic car washes 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 locked, see page 267.... 93_US_M08.book Page 62 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 62 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • Under no circumstances should anything be ...
Saab advises against the body. WARNING • Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft... certain automatic car washes 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 locked, see page 267.... 93_US_M08.book Page 62 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 62 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • Under no circumstances should anything be ...
Owner's Manual
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... switch in the desired position until the soft top is indicated by a chime. Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTE If you contact a Saab dealer. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page 62 before operating the soft top. The soft top is halted when the speed... car. • Make sure that the soft top cover has locked properly after raising. 93_US_M08.book Page 63 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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...
... switch in the desired position until the soft top is indicated by a chime. Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTE If you contact a Saab dealer. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page 62 before operating the soft top. The soft top is halted when the speed... car. • Make sure that the soft top cover has locked properly after raising. 93_US_M08.book Page 63 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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...
Owner's Manual
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... remote control. Completed folding is fully folded and the soft top cover raised. 93_US_M08.book Page 64 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 64 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the button after the chime, all the windows will open after about 20 seconds. If you continue to page 71.
... remote control. Completed folding is fully folded and the soft top cover raised. 93_US_M08.book Page 64 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 64 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the button after the chime, all the windows will open after about 20 seconds. If you continue to page 71.
Owner's Manual
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93_US_M08.book Page 65 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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.
93_US_M08.book Page 65 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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
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... 71. Refer to the upper edge of the windshield. behind car, min. 2" (5 cm). 93_US_M08.book Page 66 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 66 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is raised. Completed raising is a malfunction a text message will be closed . Do not press...
... 71. Refer to the upper edge of the windshield. behind car, min. 2" (5 cm). 93_US_M08.book Page 66 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 66 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is raised. Completed raising is a malfunction a text message will be closed . Do not press...
Owner's Manual
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a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm 93_US_M08.book Page 67 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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 93_US_M08.book Page 67 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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
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93_US_M08.book Page 68 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on the instrument panel while closing the soft top ...
93_US_M08.book Page 68 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on the instrument panel while closing the soft top ...
Owner's Manual
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... 5 Open the soft top cover, upward and backward. 6 Tip forward the front seat backrests. 93_US_M08.book Page 69 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened .
... 5 Open the soft top cover, upward and backward. 6 Tip forward the front seat backrests. 93_US_M08.book Page 69 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened .
