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1 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 11 35 47 59 93 111 123 145 185 229 233 247 Automobile AB 2001 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
1 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 11 35 47 59 93 111 123 145 185 229 233 247 Automobile AB 2001 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden
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4 Exterior Sunroof _____ 132 Convertible _____ 48 Washing the car _____ 220 Waxing and polishing ____ 221 Touching-up of paintwork _ 221 Anticorrosion treatment ___ 222 Driving with a roof rack ...
4 Exterior Sunroof _____ 132 Convertible _____ 48 Washing the car _____ 220 Waxing and polishing ____ 221 Touching-up of paintwork _ 221 Anticorrosion treatment ___ 222 Driving with a roof rack ...
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... Folding down the rear seat 138 Child seats _____ 19 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 219 Center console _____ 130 Electric windows _____ 130 Sunroof _____ 132 Convertible _____ 48 Ignition switch _____ 146 Starting the engine _____ 147 Engine break-in period _____ 155 Parking _____ 168 Driving in hot/cold weather...
... Folding down the rear seat 138 Child seats _____ 19 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 219 Center console _____ 130 Electric windows _____ 130 Sunroof _____ 132 Convertible _____ 48 Ignition switch _____ 146 Starting the engine _____ 147 Engine break-in period _____ 155 Parking _____ 168 Driving in hot/cold weather...
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... Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 206 206 208 210 Ignition system _____ Drive belt _____ Alternator _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ Simple fault tracing (A/C, ACC) _____ 240 197 197 240 150 226 Coolant, checking and topping up _____ 192 Coolant _____ 192 Temperature gauge _____...
... Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 206 206 208 210 Ignition system _____ Drive belt _____ Alternator _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ Simple fault tracing (A/C, ACC) _____ 240 197 197 240 150 226 Coolant, checking and topping up _____ 192 Coolant _____ 192 Temperature gauge _____...
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...container. Brake fluid Clean filler cap before driving away. Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order (See illustration). Observe max. IB934 Jack Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Do not lean over top or sit in the rear seat while activated. - The jack is designed only for spare tire. Loosen wheel ...wheel that to lift. 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under car while it is not loose. 8 Lower car. 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in before removing. speed limit for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. - Car must be level and jack must be ...
...container. Brake fluid Clean filler cap before driving away. Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order (See illustration). Observe max. IB934 Jack Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Do not lean over top or sit in the rear seat while activated. - The jack is designed only for spare tire. Loosen wheel ...wheel that to lift. 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under car while it is not loose. 8 Lower car. 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in before removing. speed limit for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. - Car must be level and jack must be ...
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... the checking of the seat during use. Front seat belts Fasten the belt by the car's standard three-point belts. In the 9-3 Coupé and 9-3 Convertible, the lower outer anchorage point is in the rear of the sill, which makes it all the more important that it is securely fastened. If...
... the checking of the seat during use. Front seat belts Fasten the belt by the car's standard three-point belts. In the 9-3 Coupé and 9-3 Convertible, the lower outer anchorage point is in the rear of the sill, which makes it all the more important that it is securely fastened. If...
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The belt must carry an item of luggage on a seat, ensure that it is securely fastened. See page 142 for Convertible models). Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you must be as far in the event of a crash. • Check that the belt is ...
The belt must carry an item of luggage on a seat, ensure that it is securely fastened. See page 142 for Convertible models). Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you must be as far in the event of a crash. • Check that the belt is ...
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Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints for child restraints in the rear seat, 9-3 Convertible IB1899 Safety LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers for CHildren) consists of top tether and lower anchorage bars ("ISOFIX") for children 3 and under. 21 ISOFIX attachment points in the two outboard rear seats. ISOFIX are upper attachments located between belt beam and parcel shelf, see page 23 and 24. Top tether are lower attachments located where the seat and back cushions come together.
Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints for child restraints in the rear seat, 9-3 Convertible IB1899 Safety LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers for CHildren) consists of top tether and lower anchorage bars ("ISOFIX") for children 3 and under. 21 ISOFIX attachment points in the two outboard rear seats. ISOFIX are upper attachments located between belt beam and parcel shelf, see page 23 and 24. Top tether are lower attachments located where the seat and back cushions come together.
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... not a part of the tether child anchorage. 5 Insert the child restraint´s upper tether between the backrest and the crossmember to anchorage, Convertible. The tether strap is pressed hard against the backrest. Use the one that the back of the child restraint by correctly fitted child restraints.... used for adult safety belts. The car is right behind the headrest. 7 There are they to the anchorage. Child tether anchorages, Convertible. Attaching tether strap hook to help attach the tether. 9 Raise the backrest and lock in the child restraint mounting instructions.
... not a part of the tether child anchorage. 5 Insert the child restraint´s upper tether between the backrest and the crossmember to anchorage, Convertible. The tether strap is pressed hard against the backrest. Use the one that the back of the child restraint by correctly fitted child restraints.... used for adult safety belts. The car is right behind the headrest. 7 There are they to the anchorage. Child tether anchorages, Convertible. Attaching tether strap hook to help attach the tether. 9 Raise the backrest and lock in the child restraint mounting instructions.
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If the warning light is on an attack, in the system. Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at an authorized Saab dealer. Avoid as much as possible getting dust on ? If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on , it might even be ... there is a risk of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing material (Convertible: pillar trims and header trims). Because the dust/smoke can, in certain cases, cause irritation to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. You should therefore take the car to the skin, the following...
If the warning light is on an attack, in the system. Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at an authorized Saab dealer. Avoid as much as possible getting dust on ? If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on , it might even be ... there is a risk of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing material (Convertible: pillar trims and header trims). Because the dust/smoke can, in certain cases, cause irritation to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. You should therefore take the car to the skin, the following...
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... ordering additional keys. If it will be started. 3 2 Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 To unlock trunk lid To open trunk lid (9-3 Convertible) Two keys are supplied with integrated remote control. The key fits all the car's locks The key supplied with the car has a code number on...covered by lifting the opening handle from above to obtain a replacement. A child or others could be added, all keys are coded for your authorized Saab dealer to secure a better grip. if frozen), hold the handle from below. The remote control is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle ...
... ordering additional keys. If it will be started. 3 2 Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 To unlock trunk lid To open trunk lid (9-3 Convertible) Two keys are supplied with integrated remote control. The key fits all the car's locks The key supplied with the car has a code number on...covered by lifting the opening handle from above to obtain a replacement. A child or others could be added, all keys are coded for your authorized Saab dealer to secure a better grip. if frozen), hold the handle from below. The remote control is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle ...
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The hazard warning lights will flash twice to have the system checked and rectified. 37 Locking / unlocking by your authorized Saab dealer; If the car has an alarm, this will flash once to unlock the rest of minutes. • Never open the key except to unlock ... remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock WARNING The remote control also works from inside the car. Therefore, hold the key in your local Saab workshop to confirm. On Convertible models, the trunk may even be opened now from inside using the remote control Unlock the door manually. To check the number of...
The hazard warning lights will flash twice to have the system checked and rectified. 37 Locking / unlocking by your authorized Saab dealer; If the car has an alarm, this will flash once to unlock the rest of minutes. • Never open the key except to unlock ... remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock WARNING The remote control also works from inside the car. Therefore, hold the key in your local Saab workshop to confirm. On Convertible models, the trunk may even be opened now from inside using the remote control Unlock the door manually. To check the number of...
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... out of the car. • Intruders entering the car when it is locked from a door bursting open , the interior lighting will lock/unlock both on Convertibles). • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of the switch on the center console (except on the... Convertible. This switch is inoperative when the car is moving slowly or at a standstill. • Injury resulting from the outside. The trunk lid cannot be operated ...
... out of the car. • Intruders entering the car when it is locked from a door bursting open , the interior lighting will lock/unlock both on Convertibles). • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of the switch on the center console (except on the... Convertible. This switch is inoperative when the car is moving slowly or at a standstill. • Injury resulting from the outside. The trunk lid cannot be operated ...
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... following ways: • When locking all the car's doors with the button on the key. • With the switch on the center console (except on Convertible models). • With the key in the driver's door. However, if the trunk is locked or moving at a standstill). • The key in the... key. • The trunk switch on the inside of the driver's door (if the car is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). 9-3 Convertible: When unlocked the bootlid opens slightly. IB1533 The unlocking button in the trunk lock. To lock The trunk is unlocked with the key Trunk lock...
... following ways: • When locking all the car's doors with the button on the key. • With the switch on the center console (except on Convertible models). • With the key in the driver's door. However, if the trunk is locked or moving at a standstill). • The key in the... key. • The trunk switch on the inside of the driver's door (if the car is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). 9-3 Convertible: When unlocked the bootlid opens slightly. IB1533 The unlocking button in the trunk lock. To lock The trunk is unlocked with the key Trunk lock...
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...to flash (once every third second) when the alarm arms. If a door or the trunk lid or hood has been left open trunk lid (9-3 Convertible) Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 42. If the alarm is tripped (the direction indicators are flashing and the siren is locked, the LED on...attempt made to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. IB1524 Be sure everyone using the button. It is familiar with an authorized Saab dealer. Security 41 Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked ...
...to flash (once every third second) when the alarm arms. If a door or the trunk lid or hood has been left open trunk lid (9-3 Convertible) Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 42. If the alarm is tripped (the direction indicators are flashing and the siren is locked, the LED on...attempt made to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. IB1524 Be sure everyone using the button. It is familiar with an authorized Saab dealer. Security 41 Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked ...
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... glass sensor will become active again. The LED on the top of the buttons on continuously during the 10-second delay period, it . If, on Convertibles: in the ON position. Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is detected (e.g. Next, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL... this case, you can be enabled again automatically the next time the car is in the front interior light). Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver. in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will appear on the SID. If it is then closed again during the ...
... glass sensor will become active again. The LED on the top of the buttons on continuously during the 10-second delay period, it . If, on Convertibles: in the ON position. Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is detected (e.g. Next, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL... this case, you can be enabled again automatically the next time the car is in the front interior light). Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver. in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will appear on the SID. If it is then closed again during the ...
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... for 30 seconds. To activate panic function: • Push and hold one of hazard warning lights for five minutes. • Siren wailing for 2 seconds (not Convertibles). If the alarm is made to bypass or short-circuit the ignition switch, or to disconnect the battery. The alarm will also be triggered if...
... for 30 seconds. To activate panic function: • Push and hold one of hazard warning lights for five minutes. • Siren wailing for 2 seconds (not Convertibles). If the alarm is made to bypass or short-circuit the ignition switch, or to disconnect the battery. The alarm will also be triggered if...
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Convertible 47 Convertible General safety instructions ...Folding the soft top ...Raising the soft top ...Manual raising of the soft top ...Fault messages in SID...Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible Trunk, 9-3 Convertible ...Rear seat...Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible ...Interior lighting...Manually opening the fuel filler door ...48 49 51 52 54 55 56 56 57 58 58 IB1361
Convertible 47 Convertible General safety instructions ...Folding the soft top ...Raising the soft top ...Manual raising of the soft top ...Fault messages in SID...Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible Trunk, 9-3 Convertible ...Rear seat...Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible ...Interior lighting...Manually opening the fuel filler door ...48 49 51 52 54 55 56 56 57 58 58 IB1361
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... raised or lowered: after 20 seconds it may come loose while you should anything be completed. Do not direct high pressure streams of Convertible). Otherwise it will quickly "settle down" when the hydraulic pressure is automatically released. • It is important that the telescopic locking...the hinges and struts of the soft top nor the upper beam of head injuries while the soft top is resting against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in automatic carwashes. • Note that certain automatic car washes can do damage to carwashes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the ...
... raised or lowered: after 20 seconds it may come loose while you should anything be completed. Do not direct high pressure streams of Convertible). Otherwise it will quickly "settle down" when the hydraulic pressure is automatically released. • It is important that the telescopic locking...the hinges and struts of the soft top nor the upper beam of head injuries while the soft top is resting against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in automatic carwashes. • Note that certain automatic car washes can do damage to carwashes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the ...
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... next to free the two hooks. • Pull the handle straight backwards. • Pull the handle down, releasing the hooks. • Raise the handle up. Convertible 49 Folding the soft top Before operating the soft top, read through the section " General safety instructions" on page 48.
... next to free the two hooks. • Pull the handle straight backwards. • Pull the handle down, releasing the hooks. • Raise the handle up. Convertible 49 Folding the soft top Before operating the soft top, read through the section " General safety instructions" on page 48.