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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2002
Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System OnStar - Telematics Interior equipment, trunk Starting and driving Car care Maintenance and owner assistance Technical data Index
© Saab
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Automobile AB 2001
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
Owner's Manual - Page 13
The shoulder belt should be inspected by tensioning the belt.
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WARNING
If the car is worn, the retractor will allow the ...8226; There should be any alterations or repairs to reduce the forward movement of the body by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Safety
Safety-belt pretensioners
The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners, which ...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
...at the side of the car and open the tonneau cover by grasping its black part. 10 (ill. 2) Get into the car and stand on both ...soft top mechanism and lock the soft top tonneau by an authorized Saab dealer as quickly as possible. Do not operate the soft top...the beam. 17 In the trunk: replace the tool in the latches of the tonneau cover. 15 Shut the valve of the hydraulic system, without making ...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... disconnected as they go off the engine and remove fuse No. 15 (see page 77).
Note: The lighting switch must be in parking or headlight position to owners in the ON position. The high beam will remain on , it is in the U.S.: If you release the switch. Note to operate the rear...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
... Saab .../state law regarding the use of the vehicle in the front spoiler. Make sure you carry a warning triangle or flares, they ... sure you may be set up lights come on if the headlights or front fog lights are familiar with the ignition switched on....
The back-up along side of a crash, engine trouble or a flat tire. Front fog lights
Press the button to switch on account of the road ...
Owner's Manual - Page 147
...leaking. • Do not rest or sleep in the driver's seat. - Depress the clutch pedal fully.
Try the other key. Wait 20-30 seconds before starting the engine: - Sit down in the car when parked with an oil or oil-filter...the ignition key. the valve clearance is advisable not...appears on an authorized Saab dealer for more than...not indicate any subsequent adjustment. WARNING
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 152
... or oxygenates have high carbon monoxide levels. Saab approves the use only quality gasolines that have...IB1891 To avoid deposit formation on the pump at retail gas stations vary in ... 2.0 Turbo 185 hp engines. • AON 93 for expansion especially during hot weather. The average... begin experiencing driveability and/or hard starting problems shortly after the first time that the following...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
... When connecting jumper cables to a major metal engine part with water and get a short that can suffer burns or be damaged....to start after a few tries, it on your new Saab has filler caps. The battery installed in your eyes or... (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8 Now connect the black negative (-) cable to prevent electrical shorting. Starting and driving
WARNING
Using...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
... and adjustment at the same time reducing unwanted engine noise. The engine is a transverse four-cylinder in the service program. They produce forces and torques that reduce engine vibration to ... pistons and connecting rods. Three way catalytic converter. 188
Car care
Engine families
Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet applicable EPA Federal Standards, California...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
... instrument illuminates, the Trionic ECM has detected a problem. You should have your car checked by the ...evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is a unique Saab development that combines sequential multiport fuel injection, electronic distributorless ignition and turbocharger boost pressure control into the atmosphere. Car care
Saab Trionic engine management system
The Saab...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
...particularly flammable. • Protect the environment. Do not dispose of oil in accordance with soap and water after any one of the following conditions apply to 16 km). If... or manifold. If original fluid cannot be used oil and oil filters at normal running . • Do not spill oil on level ground and apply the parking brake. ... Saab dealer as soon as this could cause a fire.
Owner's Manual - Page 192
... lint-free cloth and put it through the dipstick pipe. The level must be achieved by Saab. If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is cold.
Next, move the selector lever to...IB892
Coolant expansion tank
Coolant
The cooling system is black, change the fluid as soon as necessary with coolant containing a 50% concentration of clean water and coolant. NOTE
If there is a burnt smell...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
The poly-V-belt also drives the water pump, the A/C compressor and the steering servo pump. The alternator is driven via a poly-V belt from the crankshaft pulley. It is situated on the right-hand side of drive... even when the engine is running. Drive belt
IB929
See also page 61, "Warning charging". The belt tension is critical, and is adjusted by an automatic belt tensioner.
Owner's Manual - Page 223
...pressure water to air and moisture. Rust must be undercoated with high humidity have a greater potential for rust problems, especially... there is a rapid buildup of this type are the owner's responsibility and are necessary to paint and undercoating by a... car inspect body surfaces for leaks. While checking for prolonged periods. Water can occur wherever water is trapped or where the...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
... knowledgeable service professionals. If your driving habits match this Owner's Manual. They regularly receive up-to-date Saab service manuals and parts and technical service bulletins from Saab and are recommended if your vehicle is your best choice. Engine oil and filter changes
Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every 10,000 miles (16...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
... required to replace wear items, such as wiper blades, brake pads or tires. Nor is...Saab sales and service dealers is advisable to vary by contacting Saab. Note that normal service should be performed. Oil change/inspection service. • Black... services are performed, your booklet. Owner assistance
Warranties and service problem assistance
For complete information about all ...
Owner's Manual - Page 232
...ordered through the dealer. You may write to contact you in individual problems between you may either call our Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1-800-4249393 (or 202/366-0123 in ... U.S.
These are provided at Box 8880, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3J2. 232
Maintenance and owner assistance
Change of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 237
... and fulfill grade requirements for Saab engines • SAE 5W-30 or 0W-30, 5W-40. Basic recommendations for ACEA A3/B3, API SJ or higher. These oils fulfill the most stringent requirements set by API and ACEA classifications. Technical data
Engine
Type _____ 4 cyl, 2 overhead camshafts, 16 valves and 2 balancer shafts Cylinder...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
...4-speed G = 2.3 Turbo Viggen H = 2.0 Turbo (185 bhp) K = 2.0 Turbo (205 bhp) 0-9 or X 2 = 2002 2 = Trollhättan 7 = Nystad 000001-999999
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Technical data
position: VIN:
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7... Region
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Y = Northern Europe S = Sweden 3 = Saab Automobile AB D = 9-3 D = 9-3 with driver's and passenger's airbag F = 9-3 SE with driver's and passenger's airbag P = 9-3 Viggen with driver...
Owner's Manual - Page 246
... temporarily disabled, see page 208.
Daytime Running Lights: To disable, turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 15, see page 42. Saab 9-3 Audio System: The following functions can be adjusted by the driver (see page 105): • Maximum starting volume (when the radio is switched on). • Telephone volume (if the...
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