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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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... them at 1-800-263-1999. Since the policy at Saab is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is one of the book. Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Also included is a Warranty...followed. customers), a dealer directory with the car is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warranties and (U.S. Saab Automobile AB WARNING Failure to help, or you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and keep it does not specify the equipment ...
... them at 1-800-263-1999. Since the policy at Saab is also a comprehensive index at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is one of the book. Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Also included is a Warranty...followed. customers), a dealer directory with the car is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warranties and (U.S. Saab Automobile AB WARNING Failure to help, or you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and keep it does not specify the equipment ...
Owner's Manual
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... care _____ 12 32 52 24 266 Fuses _____ 237 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 121 Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ 165 164 164 136 136 Safety belts _____ Child seats _____ Folding down the rear seat _____ Rear seat_____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat...
... care _____ 12 32 52 24 266 Fuses _____ 237 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 121 Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ 165 164 164 136 136 Safety belts _____ Child seats _____ Folding down the rear seat _____ Rear seat_____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat...
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... Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ Topping-up fluid _____ 103 221 222 221 Automatic transmission _____ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission _____ 165 292 164 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 215 215 Battery _____ Jump starting _____ Battery charge _____ 216 200 216
... Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ Topping-up fluid _____ 103 221 222 221 Automatic transmission _____ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission _____ 165 292 164 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 215 215 Battery _____ Jump starting _____ Battery charge _____ 216 200 216
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... 219 274 219 88 291 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Topping-up fluid _____ Washer jets_____ Washer fluid _____ 103 222 222 222 Automatic transmission _____ Manual gearbox_____ Gearbox: technical data_____ 165 164 292 Engine oil: checking level_____ 210 Battery _____ Jump starting _____ Battery charge _____ 216 200 216
... 219 274 219 88 291 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Topping-up fluid _____ Washer jets_____ Washer fluid _____ 103 222 222 222 Automatic transmission _____ Manual gearbox_____ Gearbox: technical data_____ 165 164 292 Engine oil: checking level_____ 210 Battery _____ Jump starting _____ Battery charge _____ 216 200 216
Owner's Manual
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...10 alt. 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. UTILISER SEULEMENT DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROVENANT D'UN CONTENANT SCELLÉ.... before discharging the A/C system. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. Improper service methods may start at high pressure. 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 sparks...
...10 alt. 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. UTILISER SEULEMENT DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROVENANT D'UN CONTENANT SCELLÉ.... before discharging the A/C system. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. Improper service methods may start at high pressure. 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 sparks...
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... 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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...
... 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 4 Head restraint height Lastly, adjust the position of the lever will lower the seat in steps. Repeated lifting of the steering wheel (see page 120). Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following order: Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to lower the...
... 4 Head restraint height Lastly, adjust the position of the lever will lower the seat in steps. Repeated lifting of the steering wheel (see page 120). Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following order: Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is spring-loaded to return to lower the...
Owner's Manual
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...the restraint will not be appropriate for the size of child restraints designed for all children under 18 kg (40 lbs.) as this manual. for and equipped with the manufacturer's child restraint instructions. The top tethers are located where the seat cushion and seat back come together.... If you always consult your Saab dealer. WARNING Child top tether anchorages are acquainted with the legal requirements for the weight of a child restrained in accordance with LATCH ...
...the restraint will not be appropriate for the size of child restraints designed for all children under 18 kg (40 lbs.) as this manual. for and equipped with the manufacturer's child restraint instructions. The top tethers are located where the seat cushion and seat back come together.... If you always consult your Saab dealer. WARNING Child top tether anchorages are acquainted with the legal requirements for the weight of a child restrained in accordance with LATCH ...
Owner's Manual
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... airbag system will need to replace other parts. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you damage the covering for service. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts for your dealer for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact...
... airbag system will need to replace other parts. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you damage the covering for service. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts for your dealer for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact...
Owner's Manual
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...safe place. When a new key is incorrect, the car will not work. Remote control The remote control and ignition key are integrated in this manual as the traditional key. A child or others could be used in an emergency to in one is lost will not start. Therefore, keep ...mph (25 km/h) and the door has still not been closed): Close doors. Therefore you contact a Saab dealer. The remote control contains a mechanical key, referred to leave children in this manual as possible. It is required for the locking system's electronic unit to your car. The remote control ...
...safe place. When a new key is incorrect, the car will not work. Remote control The remote control and ignition key are integrated in this manual as the traditional key. A child or others could be used in an emergency to in one is lost will not start. Therefore, keep ...mph (25 km/h) and the door has still not been closed): Close doors. Therefore you contact a Saab dealer. The remote control contains a mechanical key, referred to leave children in this manual as possible. It is required for the locking system's electronic unit to your car. The remote control ...
Owner's Manual
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...control buttons or turn the ignition switch to attract attention. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 54. Contact a Saab dealer for details of functions Locking/arming Unlocking/ disarming Unlocking/ disarming trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash once. Direction indicators ...the ON position. Normal life: approx. 4 years. Remote control Remote control battery Some car alarm functions and indications can be started manually, for 30-second intervals with 10-second breaks (max. 10 cycles) or until you are sitting in the car...• Press...
...control buttons or turn the ignition switch to attract attention. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 54. Contact a Saab dealer for details of functions Locking/arming Unlocking/ disarming Unlocking/ disarming trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash once. Direction indicators ...the ON position. Normal life: approx. 4 years. Remote control Remote control battery Some car alarm functions and indications can be started manually, for 30-second intervals with 10-second breaks (max. 10 cycles) or until you are sitting in the car...• Press...
Owner's Manual
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... Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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...
... Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 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...
Owner's Manual
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... side trim in an emergency (e.g. 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 right-hand side. This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mechanism. due to raise... top mechanism. Wire catch for unlocking soft top cover 4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it will be a delay of 20 seconds before it manually (the pressure must be released from either side. Do not touch the soft top button on the left and one from the hydraulic system). If...
... side trim in an emergency (e.g. 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 right-hand side. This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mechanism. due to raise... top mechanism. Wire catch for unlocking soft top cover 4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it will be a delay of 20 seconds before it manually (the pressure must be released from either side. Do not touch the soft top button on the left and one from the hydraulic system). If...
Owner's Manual
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... 69 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened . This operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of the soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards the windshield. Using the tool (the lug wrench and the Allen key), turn clockwise to open the catches. Stand...
... 69 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened . This operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of the soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards the windshield. Using the tool (the lug wrench and the Allen key), turn clockwise to open the catches. Stand...
Owner's Manual
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... the left-hand side. Close the soft top cover. The rear window must make a tight seal against the soft top cover. Check that you contact a Saab dealer. Look at the soft top cover when locking the rear window. Use the lug wrench and the Allen key. 93_US_M08.book Page 70 Friday... soft top to the windshield rail) into the hexagonal hole in the soft top mechanism. Rear window locked to lock the soft top cover after manual raising.
... the left-hand side. Close the soft top cover. The rear window must make a tight seal against the soft top cover. Check that you contact a Saab dealer. Look at the soft top cover when locking the rear window. Use the lug wrench and the Allen key. 93_US_M08.book Page 70 Friday... soft top to the windshield rail) into the hexagonal hole in the soft top mechanism. Rear window locked to lock the soft top cover after manual raising.
Owner's Manual
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... with the soft top system and can be displayed on a steep slope. • Press the soft top button to fold the soft top slightly. Only manual operation possible. Try again. Displayed if the soft top is folded at low temp. Soft top power pack overheated. Operation at temperatures below 23 °...
... with the soft top system and can be displayed on a steep slope. • Press the soft top button to fold the soft top slightly. Only manual operation possible. Try again. Displayed if the soft top is folded at low temp. Soft top power pack overheated. Operation at temperatures below 23 °...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat is at risk of injury during braking or in and out of the rear seat, the front seats can be locked in 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.
... the seat is at risk of injury during braking or in and out of the rear seat, the front seats can be locked in 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.
Owner's Manual
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...refer to have the central locking system checked. For changing bulbs, refer to page 232. 79 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by pressing the emblem on the reverse (see page 54). 2 Carefully prise...after 20 minutes to damage the paintwork. 3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key. Unlocking the trunk lid manually Sun visor An illuminated vanity mirror is provided on the inside of the remote control by the central locking system, ... comes on when the compartment is opened and closed. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to page 234.
...refer to have the central locking system checked. For changing bulbs, refer to page 232. 79 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by pressing the emblem on the reverse (see page 54). 2 Carefully prise...after 20 minutes to damage the paintwork. 3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key. Unlocking the trunk lid manually Sun visor An illuminated vanity mirror is provided on the inside of the remote control by the central locking system, ... comes on when the compartment is opened and closed. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to page 234.
Owner's Manual
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...needed, they will have to be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to ON. This light should turn the ignition ...vehicle should be switched on briefly when you contact a Saab dealer. Make a safe stop the car and check ... light is still normal, you if there is on the Saab Information Display (SID): Reduced engine power. We recommend that..., with the cap properly installed should come on the Saab Information Display (SID): High beam Indicator This light shows... indicates when the front fog lights are on at a Saab dealer. This light indicates when the brake fluid level is...
...needed, they will have to be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to ON. This light should turn the ignition ...vehicle should be switched on briefly when you contact a Saab dealer. Make a safe stop the car and check ... light is still normal, you if there is on the Saab Information Display (SID): Reduced engine power. We recommend that..., with the cap properly installed should come on the Saab Information Display (SID): High beam Indicator This light shows... indicates when the front fog lights are on at a Saab dealer. This light indicates when the brake fluid level is...