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Popular 2008 Saab 9-3 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... rearview mirror _____ Vanity mirror _____ Door mirrors_____
125 134 124
Interior light switches _____ Moonroof _____ Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___
133 130 235
Airbag _____ 32 Steering wheel adjustment _ 120 Steering _____ 293
Safety belts _____ Airbag_____ Child safety locks _____ Child seats _____ Safety belt care _____
12 32 52 24 266
Fuses _____ 237 Glove box _____ Storage...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... _____ Color code _____ Engine number _____ Warning labels_____ Gearbox number _____
ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____
173 293 172 214
297 297 297 8 297
Fuse table_____ Changing a fuse _____ Fuses _____ Relays _____
239 239 237 242
Ignition system _____ Exhaust emission control __ Drive belt _____ Simple troubleshooting (ACC) Alternator_____ Turbo gauge...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
...shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):
Warning, tire pressure
The light illuminates if the tire pressure in the fuel or ignition system. Check the drive belt, see page 257. brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop immediately in a safe place, switch off the engine, etc.) This light indicates a malfunction in one or more tires is shown on the SID: Tire pressure low, rear left off the...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
... lights up when the system is a malfunction, the symbol cannot be taken by the driver.
NOTE
If the car runs out of the indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road, and that the headlights or parking lights are on the Saab Information Display (SID): Stability control failure.
ESP®
If there is operative. If so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... brake is applied when the engine is started and the switch is in the AUTO position Cars with xenon lights: The bulbs for the system to the ON position. Otherwise, the light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to automatically perform functions such as activating low beam when you drive into a tunnel on the amount of the two bulb holders in the bulb...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
... spill any liquid on the audio system , the ignition switch or the like when using the cup holders. 93_US_M08.book Page 134 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM
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Interior equipment
Trunk lighting
The trunk lighting is switched on and off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat. Cup holders are provided on when the cover is raised. NOTE
Take...
Owner's Manual - Page 154
... cause a crash. - Never start the car from outside the vehicle, e.g. Turn the steering wheel and insert the remote control into the ignition switch. This could lead to unlock. Be alert to turn the remote control in the driver's seat. - Depress the clutch pedal fully (M/T). The lock engages when the remote control is removed from being restarted once the engine has been switched off...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
... foul the wheel arch liner at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are fitted. • Tire chains can reduce directional stability. • Do not fit tire chains to the car's rear wheels. 93_US_M08.book Page 188 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM
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Starting and driving
Driving with tire chains 3
Snow chains must only be necessary to change winter tires before...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
... locks.
Daytime Running Light
Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover. 3 Pull up the fuse panel 3 in through the headlight lens when fitting the bulb. 93_US_M08.book Page 226 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM
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Car...
Owner's Manual - Page 236
.... brake lights Direction indicator, rear
32 cp Daytime Running Light (cars with halogen light)
30 cp Direction indicator, front 21 21 21 Reversing lights Taillights; glove box lighting; trunk lighting, Convertible License plate lighting; front dome lighting
NOTE
Only fit lamps of the wrong wattage could damage the wiring harness and electronics. rear fog light; courtesy lighting...
Owner's Manual - Page 242
... 24 25
30 30 20 10 30 20 20 30
Fuse panel in engine bay
No. front right fog light 3; left and right side turn signal; high beam, right and left (cars with Daytime Running Lights only) Amplifier, sound system II 3 Front left 3 8 5 Relay for vacuumpump (brake system) 3 9 10 11 12 10 Washer fluid pump, rear window 3
26 27 MAXI -37 battery disconnect switch 3 5 - 10 Selector lever, automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 280
...number of cold starts, mileage driven and elapsed time since the last service. This message is set , and maintenance required at a maximum of a Saab that an oil/filter change is always a good practice! Failure to perform scheduled maintenance in a timely manner may result in serious damage to key components or systems.
Maintenance schedule
The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program...
Owner's Manual - Page 281
... extended service contract. There are additional coupons for documenting extra engine oil and filter changes, extra automatic transmission fluid services necessary for service work when necessary, except as wiper blades, brake pads or tires. Saab's recommended service times for scheduled maintenance, present the Warranties & Service Record Booklet to document that all service and repairs...
Owner's Manual - Page 282
... Service information
Factory Service Manuals for those planning to travel in which accompanies this Owner's Manual. The toll-free number to use by contacting Saab. If the booklet is 1-800-955-9007.
Canadian or U.S. 93_US_M08.book Page 282 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM
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Customer Assistance and Information
Change of mind. Owner assistance
Warranties and service problem...
Owner's Manual - Page 290
... it is of our skilled service personnel, choose your engines specific requirements. Long service intervals, fuel economy and environmental issues are filled with the help of outmost importance that the right engine oil is important to reset the service indicator in Saab's extended service intervals all you can vary considerably. Approved oils For all synthetic engine oils will be done...
Owner's Manual - Page 300
... key number: Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop . Make a safe stop . Idle engine. Airbag malfunction. Open hood. Release park brake. Contact service.
Make a safe stop . Fill oil now. Contact service. Contact service. Contact service. Make a safe stop . Hot engine. Oil pressure low. Reduced engine power. Contact service. Remote control battery low. Warning...
Owner's Manual - Page 303
... 268 Coolant _____ 212 Cornering headlights _____ 99 Crash memory, see EDR _____ 284 Cruise control _____ 171 Cup holder _____ 134
D
Date codes, tires _____ 257 Deactivating rear windows, SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 123 Deactivating the passenger door window button, Convertible _____ 77 Deactivating the rear window switches _____ 123
B
Battery _____ 216 Bedding-in of new brake pads _____...
Owner's Manual - Page 305
... beam _____ 99 Maintenance schedule _____ 280 Manual gear selection _____ 170 Manual gearbox _____ 164 Manual tripping of car alarm _____ 58 Materials used in the car, reclamation 273 MAXI fuses _____ 238 Memory, driver's seat _____ 21 Messages on SID, Convertible _____ 71 Milometer _____ 90 Moonroof _____ 130 Mug holder _____ 134
I
If a tire goes flat _____ 251 Ignition switch _____ 152...
Owner's Manual - Page 306
... fuel container _____ 161 Position lights _____ 98 Power steering fluid, checking _____ 215 Power steering fluid, grade _____ 294 Pressure gauge _____ 88 Pressure, tires _____ 244 Profiles, customized settings _____ 94
R
Rain sensor _____ 105 Raising the soft top manually, Convertible _____ 68 Reading lights, Convertible _____ 78 Rear fog light _____ 101 Rear seat, folding down, SportCombi...
Owner's Manual - Page 307
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Index
Signalling, horn _____ 120 Ski hatch, SportCombi _____ 145 Ski hatch, SportSedan _____ 140 Spare wheel _____ 260 Speed ratings, tires _____ 253 Speedometer _____ 87 Sport mode, automatic transmission 167 Starting the engine _____ 154 Steering wheel adjustment _____ 120 Steering wheel lock _____ 154 Steps for determining correct load limit _____ 256 Storage compartments...
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