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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 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2002 Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System OnStar -
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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 _____...
Owner's Manual
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... level ground. - Never crawl under cap prying up . Observe max. Use only Dot 4 fluid from sealed container. 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in crosswise order (See illustration). IB934 Jack Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Do not lean over top or sit in tool kit, loosen wheels bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so...
... level ground. - Never crawl under cap prying up . Observe max. Use only Dot 4 fluid from sealed container. 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in crosswise order (See illustration). IB934 Jack Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Do not lean over top or sit in tool kit, loosen wheels bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so...
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.... WARNING Never fasten the safety belt with the neck or throat. Check that the lap strap is in the buckle. In the 9-3 Coupé and 9-3 Convertible, the lower outer anchorage point is not slack during seat adjustment. 14 Safety • Children who have grown out of a child seat should be necessary.
.... WARNING Never fasten the safety belt with the neck or throat. Check that the lap strap is in the buckle. In the 9-3 Coupé and 9-3 Convertible, the lower outer anchorage point is not slack during seat adjustment. 14 Safety • Children who have grown out of a child seat should be necessary.
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... by flying objects in on the rear seat Safety belts, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers (2 for Convertible models). Fasten the belts by the safety belt. WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down...
... by flying objects in on the rear seat Safety belts, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers (2 for Convertible models). Fasten the belts by the safety belt. WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down...
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ISOFIX are upper attachments located between belt beam and parcel shelf, see page 23 and 24. 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. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints for child restraints in the rear seat, 9-3 Convertible IB1899 Top tether are lower attachments located where the seat and back cushions come together.
ISOFIX are upper attachments located between belt beam and parcel shelf, see page 23 and 24. 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. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints for child restraints in the rear seat, 9-3 Convertible IB1899 Top tether are lower attachments located where the seat and back cushions come together.
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... the top bag is positioned above the cross-member, as described in the child restraint mounting instructions. 24 Safety Child tether anchorages, Convertible models Child restraints with two top tether anchorages. The car is right behind the headrest. 7 There are in their straight up position...child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. Insert hook and strap through the slit opening. 8 Attach the tether to anchorage, Convertible. IB1926 IB1314 WARNING Child tether anchorages are they to withstand only those loads imposed by means of the tether child anchorage. 5 ...
... the top bag is positioned above the cross-member, as described in the child restraint mounting instructions. 24 Safety Child tether anchorages, Convertible models Child restraints with two top tether anchorages. The car is right behind the headrest. 7 There are in their straight up position...child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. Insert hook and strap through the slit opening. 8 Attach the tether to anchorage, Convertible. IB1926 IB1314 WARNING Child tether anchorages are they to withstand only those loads imposed by means of the tether child anchorage. 5 ...
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...of head injuries in which case you should consult a doctor. Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at an authorized Saab dealer. Most people who have remained in any exposed skin using a mild soap and water. • If there is advisable to consult ... skin irritation. WARNING When an airbag is inflated there is a risk of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing material (Convertible: pillar trims and header trims). If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on your doctor. The airbag cannot be activated erroneously....
...of head injuries in which case you should consult a doctor. Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at an authorized Saab dealer. Most people who have remained in any exposed skin using a mild soap and water. • If there is advisable to consult ... skin irritation. WARNING When an airbag is inflated there is a risk of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing material (Convertible: pillar trims and header trims). If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on your doctor. The airbag cannot be activated erroneously....
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...key. You should therefore make a careful note of the original keys must be brought to the dealer so that are lost , contact your authorized Saab dealer to keep them separate. The key contains a unique electronic code for your car. IB1524 Key if frozen), hold the handle from below.... it matches, the car can ''learn" to 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. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on a black plastic...
...key. You should therefore make a careful note of the original keys must be brought to the dealer so that are lost , contact your authorized Saab dealer to keep them separate. The key contains a unique electronic code for your car. IB1524 Key if frozen), hold the handle from below.... it matches, the car can ''learn" to 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. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on a black plastic...
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... the switch on the control: driver´s door is also affected. Otherwise, the doors may even be opened now from the ignition switch. On Convertible models, the trunk may be tripped. see page 245. Press a second time to the ON position. To silence the alarm, insert the key ...turn it to unlock the rest of minutes. • Never open the key except to change the battery. Therefore, hold the key in your authorized Saab dealer; Security Locking/unlocking the car NOTE The key contains delicate electronics. • Do not expose it to water. • Avoid rough handling. ...
... the switch on the control: driver´s door is also affected. Otherwise, the doors may even be opened now from the ignition switch. On Convertible models, the trunk may be tripped. see page 245. Press a second time to the ON position. To silence the alarm, insert the key ...turn it to unlock the rest of minutes. • Never open the key except to change the battery. Therefore, hold the key in your authorized Saab dealer; Security Locking/unlocking the car NOTE The key contains delicate electronics. • Do not expose it to water. • Avoid rough handling. ...
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...(2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door unlocked. The trunk lid cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on Convertibles). • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of a crash. Unlocking by key (1) Turn the key clockwise: all doors and .... • Injury resulting from the outside. 38 Security The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on the Convertible. Having the doors locked when you must also remember that locked doors can also be switched off automatically after 20 minutes, to prevent ...
...(2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door unlocked. The trunk lid cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on Convertibles). • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of a crash. Unlocking by key (1) Turn the key clockwise: all doors and .... • Injury resulting from the outside. 38 Security The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on the Convertible. Having the doors locked when you must also remember that locked doors can also be switched off automatically after 20 minutes, to prevent ...
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..., the alarm will sound if the trunk is confirmed by the direction indicators blinking three times. The trunk is locked. The trunk button on Convertible models). • With the key in the driver's door. IB1533 However, if the trunk is locked or moving at a standstill). •...; The key in the trunk lock. To lock The trunk is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). 9-3 Convertible: When unlocked the bootlid opens slightly. Trunk switch IB847 Unlocking the trunk lid with a key. 40 Security To unlock The trunk is unlocked using: •...
..., the alarm will sound if the trunk is confirmed by the direction indicators blinking three times. The trunk is locked. The trunk button on Convertible models). • With the key in the driver's door. IB1533 However, if the trunk is locked or moving at a standstill). •...; The key in the trunk lock. To lock The trunk is unlocked and at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). 9-3 Convertible: When unlocked the bootlid opens slightly. Trunk switch IB847 Unlocking the trunk lid with a key. 40 Security To unlock The trunk is unlocked using: •...
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... 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. The car alarm may still be badly injured or even killed. IB1524 Check to ensure that something ...the alarm being triggered inadvertently. If the fault persists (LED flashing when renewed attempt made to leave children in a vehicle with an authorized Saab dealer. This will be turned off by unlocking the car using the car is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system...
... 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. The car alarm may still be badly injured or even killed. IB1524 Check to ensure that something ...the alarm being triggered inadvertently. If the fault persists (LED flashing when renewed attempt made to leave children in a vehicle with an authorized Saab dealer. This will be turned off by unlocking the car using the car is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system...
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...is unlocked. The sensor can also be temporarily disabled. Each time the key is removed from the switch. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to flash every three seconds after the 10-second period has elapsed. To disable the sensor To disable the sensor, first turn the ... the glass sensor will be activated if the driver's door is open or opened and not closed , a new delay period of the buttons on Convertibles: in the ON position. The glass sensor will become active again. Activating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be automatically disabled. in the glass...
...is unlocked. The sensor can also be temporarily disabled. Each time the key is removed from the switch. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to flash every three seconds after the 10-second period has elapsed. To disable the sensor To disable the sensor, first turn the ... the glass sensor will be activated if the driver's door is open or opened and not closed , a new delay period of the buttons on Convertibles: in the ON position. The glass sensor will become active again. Activating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be automatically disabled. in the glass...
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... key in extremely cold weather, it will be set off: • Flashing of hazard warning lights for five minutes. • Siren wailing for 2 seconds (not Convertibles). When the ignition is ON the panic-function cannot be locked/unlocked depending upon which button was pushed. The alarm signals will be activated. When...
... key in extremely cold weather, it will be set off: • Flashing of hazard warning lights for five minutes. • Siren wailing for 2 seconds (not Convertibles). When the ignition is ON the panic-function cannot be locked/unlocked depending upon which button was pushed. The alarm signals will be activated. When...
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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 is in motion. • Remove child seats and children before driving the car away. 48 Convertible • Note that certain automatic carwashes can cause water to leak in places that normally would not leak. This applies to carwashes that ...use mechanical feelers bearing against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in temperatures below 23°F (-5°C). Do not direct high pressure streams of water at the seals for the soft top (under the...
... raised or lowered: after 20 seconds it is in motion. • Remove child seats and children before driving the car away. 48 Convertible • Note that certain automatic carwashes can cause water to leak in places that normally would not leak. This applies to carwashes that ...use mechanical feelers bearing against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in temperatures below 23°F (-5°C). Do not direct high pressure streams of water at the seals for the soft top (under 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. The motion of the car...
... 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. The motion of the car...