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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
Owner's Manual
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..., spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in the manual are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. Supplied with the car is available with a 2.0L turbo-engine, 185 hp (Canada only) or 205 hp or a 2.3L turbo-engine, 230 hp...U.S.A. A list of contents is given at the back of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not ...
..., spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in the manual are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. Supplied with the car is available with a 2.0L turbo-engine, 185 hp (Canada only) or 205 hp or a 2.3L turbo-engine, 230 hp...U.S.A. A list of contents is given at the back of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not ...
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... 195 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 190 Engine oil: changing _____ 190 Oil grade_____ 237 Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ ABS brakes _____ 241 194 194 164 Warning labels _____ 7 V.I.N. 6 Engine bay Engine: description _____ 188 Engine oil, level control and topping up _____ 195 Battery...
... 195 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 190 Engine oil: changing _____ 190 Oil grade_____ 237 Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ ABS brakes _____ 241 194 194 164 Warning labels _____ 7 V.I.N. 6 Engine bay Engine: description _____ 188 Engine oil, level control and topping up _____ 195 Battery...
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... parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. If the ABS warning light is a problem. The light will show when the parking brake is moving. Have the brake system checked at the same time..., the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be inoperative because of brake failure! If the belt has broken, the ...
... parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. If the ABS warning light is a problem. The light will show when the parking brake is moving. Have the brake system checked at the same time..., the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be inoperative because of brake failure! If the belt has broken, the ...
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...warning This light will still be available. Conventional braking without a crash. - WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up to an authorized Saab dealer One or more of brake fluid in the reservoir is less than intended. • To help avoid... injury to be damaged by overheating. This light will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the ABS system. WARNING • If...
...warning This light will still be available. Conventional braking without a crash. - WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up to an authorized Saab dealer One or more of brake fluid in the reservoir is less than intended. • To help avoid... injury to be damaged by overheating. This light will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the ABS system. WARNING • If...
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...• Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly. Fault detected in the fuel-injection or ignition system. This light indicates a malfunction in ABS system. Low oil pressure in the (D, 3, 2, 1) gears before upshifting. In SPORT mode, the transmission remains longer in engine. Continued driving without...arising. see also page 162. The car may be able to be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Cancel Sport mode by again depressing the SPORT button; While your car...
...• Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly. Fault detected in the fuel-injection or ignition system. This light indicates a malfunction in ABS system. Low oil pressure in the (D, 3, 2, 1) gears before upshifting. In SPORT mode, the transmission remains longer in engine. Continued driving without...arising. see also page 162. The car may be able to be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Cancel Sport mode by again depressing the SPORT button; While your car...
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... will be illuminated if the speed of the scale will be illuminated up the display for an instant. IB1850 A safety cut-out function (in the ABS system. 66 Instruments and controls IB340 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in the main instrument panel. vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the...
... will be illuminated if the speed of the scale will be illuminated up the display for an instant. IB1850 A safety cut-out function (in the ABS system. 66 Instruments and controls IB340 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in the main instrument panel. vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the...
Owner's Manual
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... the front and rear wheels in such a way as possible, without loss of the car's speed and load. This is working, i.e. ABS (Antilock Braking System) modulates the brake pressure to that wheel and then increases it once more until the tendency is detected again. Wheel sensors...wheels cannot lock up (do not pump the pedal), declutching simultaneously, and steer the car to safety. The brake system is equipped with ABS - evasive steering Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of directional stability, whether the...
... the front and rear wheels in such a way as possible, without loss of the car's speed and load. This is working, i.e. ABS (Antilock Braking System) modulates the brake pressure to that wheel and then increases it once more until the tendency is detected again. Wheel sensors...wheels cannot lock up (do not pump the pedal), declutching simultaneously, and steer the car to safety. The brake system is equipped with ABS - evasive steering Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of directional stability, whether the...
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... speed. The TCS then functions like an electronic differential lock. • When the car is rotating faster than the rear wheels, the torque from the ABS system's wheel sensors to rotate faster than the other . It then monitors whether one dry). TCS indicator The in which case the TCS eliminates wheelspin... roads. If the two front wheels are rotating faster then the rear wheels. The TCS system uses information from the engine is a fault in the ABS system. • If the system has been switched off . • If there is reduced to minimize wheelspin.
... speed. The TCS then functions like an electronic differential lock. • When the car is rotating faster than the rear wheels, the torque from the ABS system's wheel sensors to rotate faster than the other . It then monitors whether one dry). TCS indicator The in which case the TCS eliminates wheelspin... roads. If the two front wheels are rotating faster then the rear wheels. The TCS system uses information from the engine is a fault in the ABS system. • If the system has been switched off . • If there is reduced to minimize wheelspin.
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... instrument panel will come on again. Starting and driving Turning the TCS off The is switched on automatically when the engine is detected in the ABS system, the TCS will be switched off automatically. If a fault is started. It may be necessary to switch it is travelling faster than 35 mph...
... instrument panel will come on again. Starting and driving Turning the TCS off The is switched on automatically when the engine is detected in the ABS system, the TCS will be switched off automatically. If a fault is started. It may be necessary to switch it is travelling faster than 35 mph...
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... and should be mixed with the coolant before adding it to allow full circulation. Only use coolant approved by Saab. 193 Air filter WARNING Only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Saab Original coolant should not be used all year round. Car care The coolant does not normally have to be...
... and should be mixed with the coolant before adding it to allow full circulation. Only use coolant approved by Saab. 193 Air filter WARNING Only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Saab Original coolant should not be used all year round. Car care The coolant does not normally have to be...
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..., ACC Electrically heated rear window and rear-view mirrors Direction indicators Cabin fan, A/C Trunk light; main instrument panel/SID; telephone; A/C; DICE/TWICE; cruise control Airbag ABS; 208 Car care 6 6A 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16B 17 30 7.5 30 15 7.5 10 7.5 20 15 30 20 30 30 15 Cigarette...
..., ACC Electrically heated rear window and rear-view mirrors Direction indicators Cabin fan, A/C Trunk light; main instrument panel/SID; telephone; A/C; DICE/TWICE; cruise control Airbag ABS; 208 Car care 6 6A 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16B 17 30 7.5 30 15 7.5 10 7.5 20 15 30 20 30 30 15 Cigarette...
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water pump (Europe) Extra heater (Europe) Radiator fan, high speed ABS Fuses and relays in engine bay No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MAXI 1 MAXI 2 Item A B C1 C2 Amp - 15 40 10 15 10 10 ...
water pump (Europe) Extra heater (Europe) Radiator fan, high speed ABS Fuses and relays in engine bay No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MAXI 1 MAXI 2 Item A B C1 C2 Amp - 15 40 10 15 10 10 ...
Owner's Manual
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...: PP/EPDM. Rear bumper Expanded PP core PP/EPDM sheathing. Wheel cover: PA. Front spoiler: PP/EPDM. Fan shroud: PP. ABS ASA EPDM PA PC PE PMMA POM PPO PP PUR PVC Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene Acrylonitrile-styrene (acrylic plastic) Ethylene-propylene rubber Polyamide (plastic)... casing: PP/EPDM. Direction-indicator lamp lens: PMMA. Fuel tank PE. Seals: EPDM. C/D-pillar trim PP. Trim panel ABS. A-pillar upholstery textile trim: polyester. Rearview mirror: ABS. Front bumper, cellular core, expanded PP, sheathing: PP/EPDM. Cowl trim: PC/ASA. Side trim PVC. Wheel-arch ...
...: PP/EPDM. Rear bumper Expanded PP core PP/EPDM sheathing. Wheel cover: PA. Front spoiler: PP/EPDM. Fan shroud: PP. ABS ASA EPDM PA PC PE PMMA POM PPO PP PUR PVC Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene Acrylonitrile-styrene (acrylic plastic) Ethylene-propylene rubber Polyamide (plastic)... casing: PP/EPDM. Direction-indicator lamp lens: PMMA. Fuel tank PE. Seals: EPDM. C/D-pillar trim PP. Trim panel ABS. A-pillar upholstery textile trim: polyester. Rearview mirror: ABS. Front bumper, cellular core, expanded PP, sheathing: PP/EPDM. Cowl trim: PC/ASA. Side trim PVC. Wheel-arch ...
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... kg) WARNING • The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be increased by the weight of these items. • When goods are those which Saab Automobile AB permits. see also page 173. Note that if some accessories (e.g. Max. Note that the national rules may be exceeded.
... kg) WARNING • The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be increased by the weight of these items. • When goods are those which Saab Automobile AB permits. see also page 173. Note that if some accessories (e.g. Max. Note that the national rules may be exceeded.
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... _____ Dampers, front and rear _____ Coil springs 6.4" (163 mm) 6.5" (165 mm) 8.3" (212 mm) 7.9" (200 mm) Gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers 241 Brake system Footbrake (ABS) _____ Hydraulic disc brakes with telescopic, universal joint steering- column shaft 3.0 Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S Number of rack-and-pinion type with vacuum servo...
... _____ Dampers, front and rear _____ Coil springs 6.4" (163 mm) 6.5" (165 mm) 8.3" (212 mm) 7.9" (200 mm) Gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers 241 Brake system Footbrake (ABS) _____ Hydraulic disc brakes with telescopic, universal joint steering- column shaft 3.0 Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S Number of rack-and-pinion type with vacuum servo...
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Region _____ 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's and passenger's airbag 6 - Country _____ 3 - Model series ___ 3 = Coupé (3-door) 5 = 5-door 7 = Convertible 5 = Manual 5-speed 8 = Automatic 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...
Region _____ 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's and passenger's airbag 6 - Country _____ 3 - Model series ___ 3 = Coupé (3-door) 5 = 5-door 7 = Convertible 5 = Manual 5-speed 8 = Automatic 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...