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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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... Odometer and trip meter _____ Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ Fuel gauge _____ Temperature gauge _____ 60 66 66 66 67 68 67 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 69 Night panel _____ 73 Clock _____ 74 Washers and wipers _____ 78 Rear-window wiper _____ 79 Replacing wiper blades... __ 198 Audio system_____ 94 CD player _____ 100 Rear fog light _____ 77 Front fog lights _____ 77 Hazard warning lights _____ 76 Instrument lighting _____ 78...
... Odometer and trip meter _____ Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ Fuel gauge _____ Temperature gauge _____ 60 66 66 66 67 68 67 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 69 Night panel _____ 73 Clock _____ 74 Washers and wipers _____ 78 Rear-window wiper _____ 79 Replacing wiper blades... __ 198 Audio system_____ 94 CD player _____ 100 Rear fog light _____ 77 Front fog lights _____ 77 Hazard warning lights _____ 76 Instrument lighting _____ 78...
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... the last service. Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for at the time of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The message should be cleared at least eight seconds until the engine speed has fallen again. • If the quantity ... can be selected. Instruments and controls The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night-Panel mode: • Setting of the Audio System, SID or ACC (display comes on the main instrument panel will be illuminated. To restore the displays and lighting to zero.
... the last service. Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for at the time of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The message should be cleared at least eight seconds until the engine speed has fallen again. • If the quantity ... can be selected. Instruments and controls The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night-Panel mode: • Setting of the Audio System, SID or ACC (display comes on the main instrument panel will be illuminated. To restore the displays and lighting to zero.
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Saab 9-3 Audio System 93 Saab 9-3 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9-3 Audio System ...Sound controls...Radio ...CD player ...CD changer...General functions ...Steering-wheel controls .. Security lock...Technical data ...Fault codes ...95 97 98 100 102 105 106 106 107 109 IB1934
Saab 9-3 Audio System 93 Saab 9-3 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9-3 Audio System ...Sound controls...Radio ...CD player ...CD changer...General functions ...Steering-wheel controls .. Security lock...Technical data ...Fault codes ...95 97 98 100 102 105 106 106 107 109 IB1934
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...a CD player and a CD changer for 6 CD discs available as an accessory. The Prestige Audio System 3 has two additional loudspeakers. Indicator AS RDM Radio is located above the radio in the Saab 9-3. They are mounted in two levels, Premium and Prestige. These subwoofers have their own amplifier of... in the instrument panel. They are specially adapted to show text/characters and indications. The Premium Audio System has two loudspeakers at the front and two at the rear. 94 Saab 9-3 Audio System The Audio Systems are interconnected with a radio and an in-dash CD player. The...
...a CD player and a CD changer for 6 CD discs available as an accessory. The Prestige Audio System 3 has two additional loudspeakers. Indicator AS RDM Radio is located above the radio in the Saab 9-3. They are mounted in two levels, Premium and Prestige. These subwoofers have their own amplifier of... in the instrument panel. They are specially adapted to show text/characters and indications. The Premium Audio System has two loudspeakers at the front and two at the rear. 94 Saab 9-3 Audio System The Audio Systems are interconnected with a radio and an in-dash CD player. The...
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... is not in . Off To switch the system OFF, press the volume button or remove the ignition key. BAS Press to the Saab 9-3 Audio System Radio, see page 98 PUSH 1 4 2 5 3 6 Preset station buttons Press once: play the preset station. FAD Press to release the button, and adjust the ... on the radio was last pressed. Press SEEK once: frequency display Touch: AS (AutoStore) ON/OFF. Lock the setting by pushing the button in. Saab 9-3 Audio System 95 Quick guide to release the button, and adjust the bass level. Press and hold briefly: store a new station. BAL To adjust the balance...
... is not in . Off To switch the system OFF, press the volume button or remove the ignition key. BAS Press to the Saab 9-3 Audio System Radio, see page 98 PUSH 1 4 2 5 3 6 Preset station buttons Press once: play the preset station. FAD Press to release the button, and adjust the ... on the radio was last pressed. Press SEEK once: frequency display Touch: AS (AutoStore) ON/OFF. Lock the setting by pushing the button in. Saab 9-3 Audio System 95 Quick guide to release the button, and adjust the bass level. Press and hold briefly: store a new station. BAL To adjust the balance...
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... when other sound source is active. Press and hold briefly (a chime will sound): random playback of entire magazine. Selects disc in magazine. 3 6 SEEK SEEK 1 4 2 5 96 Saab 9-3 Audio System CD changer (option). Press SEEK (center) once: Switch between functions fast playback (PLAY) and fast track changes (TRACK). Press and hold briefly (a chime will...
... when other sound source is active. Press and hold briefly (a chime will sound): random playback of entire magazine. Selects disc in magazine. 3 6 SEEK SEEK 1 4 2 5 96 Saab 9-3 Audio System CD changer (option). Press SEEK (center) once: Switch between functions fast playback (PLAY) and fast track changes (TRACK). Press and hold briefly (a chime will...
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Saab 9-3 Audio System 97 Sound controls ON/OFF The Audio System will be pressed first to release it. Treble Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter-clockwise to adjust the balance between the front ... ignition was switched OFF, if the ignition key has not been removed. • When one hour has elapsed since a control button was pressed if the Audio system was switched on when the ignition key was not in the switch. The Fader control must be pressed first to the volume function.
Saab 9-3 Audio System 97 Sound controls ON/OFF The Audio System will be pressed first to release it. Treble Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter-clockwise to adjust the balance between the front ... ignition was switched OFF, if the ignition key has not been removed. • When one hour has elapsed since a control button was pressed if the Audio system was switched on when the ignition key was not in the switch. The Fader control must be pressed first to the volume function.
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98 Saab 9-3 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO button to switch to store the currently tuned station. Presetting a station Press the desired button and hold it down for ...
98 Saab 9-3 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO button to switch to store the currently tuned station. Presetting a station Press the desired button and hold it down for ...
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The AS mode can also be empty. Saab 9-3 Audio System find six stations with good reception, the remaining preset buttons will appear on the display. When the system leaves the AS mode, it returns to the station that was selected before the AS mode was activated. If one of these empty buttons is pressed, FM or AM**** will be used in the AM band. 99 IB1836
The AS mode can also be empty. Saab 9-3 Audio System find six stations with good reception, the remaining preset buttons will appear on the display. When the system leaves the AS mode, it returns to the station that was selected before the AS mode was activated. If one of these empty buttons is pressed, FM or AM**** will be used in the AM band. 99 IB1836
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100 Saab 9-3 Audio System CD player NOTE Do not use and can therefore cause operational problems (overheating). To select the CD mode, load a CD into the deck or, ..., label-side up, and allow the mechanism to the preceding track, touch twice. If the button is depressed for home use writable CDs in your audio system, as in certain cases these types of the disc tray is illuminated when a disc is already loaded, press the CD/RDM button. Rapid play...
100 Saab 9-3 Audio System CD player NOTE Do not use and can therefore cause operational problems (overheating). To select the CD mode, load a CD into the deck or, ..., label-side up, and allow the mechanism to the preceding track, touch twice. If the button is depressed for home use writable CDs in your audio system, as in certain cases these types of the disc tray is illuminated when a disc is already loaded, press the CD/RDM button. Rapid play...
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Saab 9-3 Audio System Fast track changes Touch SEEK (mid-segment) to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes. 101 The CD PLAY and CD TRACK ...
Saab 9-3 Audio System Fast track changes Touch SEEK (mid-segment) to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes. 101 The CD PLAY and CD TRACK ...
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... the CD (label side up). Always keep the sliding cover closed again. 3 IB799 4 CD changer in trunk To select the CD changer • If the Audio System is in the RADIO mode, touch the CD/RDM button twice. • If the CD player is empty, the following will appear on the...). Note the position of CD are only suitable for home use writable CDs in your audio system, as follows: 1 Slide the cover back. 2 The CD magazine will restart playback from where it left off. Important! 102 Saab 9-3 Audio System CD changer (accessory) NOTE Do not use and can accommodate six CDs, proceed as...
... the CD (label side up). Always keep the sliding cover closed again. 3 IB799 4 CD changer in trunk To select the CD changer • If the Audio System is in the RADIO mode, touch the CD/RDM button twice. • If the CD player is empty, the following will appear on the...). Note the position of CD are only suitable for home use writable CDs in your audio system, as follows: 1 Slide the cover back. 2 The CD magazine will restart playback from where it left off. Important! 102 Saab 9-3 Audio System CD changer (accessory) NOTE Do not use and can accommodate six CDs, proceed as...
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... operating, the radio preset buttons work for the corresponding CD. After a magazine has been loaded, playback will start with the first track on the display: Saab 9-3 Audio System If the CD changer is activated immediately after a magazine has been loaded, the following will appear on the display: 103 The CD number will...
... operating, the radio preset buttons work for the corresponding CD. After a magazine has been loaded, playback will start with the first track on the display: Saab 9-3 Audio System If the CD changer is activated immediately after a magazine has been loaded, the following will appear on the display: 103 The CD number will...
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... button is selected, RDM will start Rapid play . Thus, to repeat the current track during random playback. Pressing and holding or starts Rapid play . 104 Saab 9-3 Audio System Fast track changes Touch SEEK (mid-segment) to the next during random playback. When this function is depressed for some reason the CD selected...
... button is selected, RDM will start Rapid play . Thus, to repeat the current track during random playback. Pressing and holding or starts Rapid play . 104 Saab 9-3 Audio System Fast track changes Touch SEEK (mid-segment) to the next during random playback. When this function is depressed for some reason the CD selected...
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... VOL Volume-preset mode To select the volume-preset mode, press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System. - Select LOUDNESS using . - Select ON/OFF by turning the VOL control. - Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the buttons ... setting: The default setting for this function is 30). RADIO, to select the required function. Saab 9-3 Audio System 105 General functions WARNING These functions should only be preselected: • START VOL - The Audio System will automatically adjust the volume level to suit the background noise, such as road noise,...
... VOL Volume-preset mode To select the volume-preset mode, press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System. - Select LOUDNESS using . - Select ON/OFF by turning the VOL control. - Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the buttons ... setting: The default setting for this function is 30). RADIO, to select the required function. Saab 9-3 Audio System 105 General functions WARNING These functions should only be preselected: • START VOL - The Audio System will automatically adjust the volume level to suit the background noise, such as road noise,...
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... will appear on , a check is to be installed or if you wish to move the main audio-system module and/or CD changer to another car (Saab 9-3), you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the codes match. CD/CD-changer mode: Track change/Rapid play. Each time the... a CD changer is made to switch between RADIO ⇒(CD changer) ⇒ RADIO ⇒ ...VOL +/-: Volume adjust. 106 Saab 9-3 Audio System Steering-wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving, most of the functions can be given the correct security codes. Security lock The...
... will appear on , a check is to be installed or if you wish to move the main audio-system module and/or CD changer to another car (Saab 9-3), you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the codes match. CD/CD-changer mode: Track change/Rapid play. Each time the... a CD changer is made to switch between RADIO ⇒(CD changer) ⇒ RADIO ⇒ ...VOL +/-: Volume adjust. 106 Saab 9-3 Audio System Steering-wheel controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving, most of the functions can be given the correct security codes. Security lock The...
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... Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user´s authority to alter specifications and design without prior notice. Saab 9-3 Audio System 107 Technical data Tone controls Bass _____ Treble _____ Power output _____ ±12 dB at 40 Hz ±10 dB at 15,000... W (2 x 30 W at 1% THD 50 Hz) Crossover frequency _____ 110 Hz (-3 dB) • These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard • Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to operate the equipment.
... Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user´s authority to alter specifications and design without prior notice. Saab 9-3 Audio System 107 Technical data Tone controls Bass _____ Treble _____ Power output _____ ±12 dB at 40 Hz ±10 dB at 15,000... W (2 x 30 W at 1% THD 50 Hz) Crossover frequency _____ 110 Hz (-3 dB) • These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard • Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to operate the equipment.
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... The car has a factory-fitted roof antenna for example, they will be carried out at an authorized Saab dealer. 108 Saab 9-3 Audio System Antenna The antenna of the Audio System is located on these are where the airbags may negatively affect telecommunication. This is liable to be fitted...surfaces marked as multipath distortion. Roof loads may inflate in the event of the motorized antenna, see the section headed "Washing", page 220. Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupé and 5-door: The antenna is motorized. For the cleaning of a crash. Accessories and other equipment must only ...
... The car has a factory-fitted roof antenna for example, they will be carried out at an authorized Saab dealer. 108 Saab 9-3 Audio System Antenna The antenna of the Audio System is located on these are where the airbags may negatively affect telecommunication. This is liable to be fitted...surfaces marked as multipath distortion. Roof loads may inflate in the event of the motorized antenna, see the section headed "Washing", page 220. Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupé and 5-door: The antenna is motorized. For the cleaning of a crash. Accessories and other equipment must only ...
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... is dirty, loaded the wrong side up or defective. Below is an example of a fault code that you are at the same time. Saab 9-3 Audio System 109 Fault codes WARNING NOTE Great care should be exercised in diagnostics function. Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe If the car is...adjusted. • With the radio off, press and hold (mid-segment) and switch the radio on at all unsure, contact an authorized Saab dealer. The Audio System has a built-in trying to be carried out by preset frequencies. The station presets will need to rectify a fault. The CD player...
... is dirty, loaded the wrong side up or defective. Below is an example of a fault code that you are at the same time. Saab 9-3 Audio System 109 Fault codes WARNING NOTE Great care should be exercised in diagnostics function. Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe If the car is...adjusted. • With the radio off, press and hold (mid-segment) and switch the radio on at all unsure, contact an authorized Saab dealer. The Audio System has a built-in trying to be carried out by preset frequencies. The station presets will need to rectify a fault. The CD player...