Owner's Manual
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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 __...
... 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 __...
Owner's Manual
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.... Fault in key transmitter or in a switch for 10 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Unlocking the trunk lid. Car alarm not activated. Off. Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. SID displays the number of keys (remote key) and transmitters (transponders) coded to ON and press one of... in circuit. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and then press the button for 10 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Car immobilized but not locked. Flashes three times per second for opening the trunk lid.
.... Fault in key transmitter or in a switch for 10 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Unlocking the trunk lid. Car alarm not activated. Off. Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. SID displays the number of keys (remote key) and transmitters (transponders) coded to ON and press one of... in circuit. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and then press the button for 10 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Car immobilized but not locked. Flashes three times per second for opening the trunk lid.
Owner's Manual
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If an error message is displayed, see page 54. IB937 IB936 4 Tonneau cover is opened. NOTE After folding the top down . 3 Slide the ROOF button backwards until the soft top is ...
If an error message is displayed, see page 54. IB937 IB936 4 Tonneau cover is opened. NOTE After folding the top down . 3 Slide the ROOF button backwards until the soft top is ...
Owner's Manual
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... is obstructing the soft top. operation of the soft top. • Operate the soft top manually, see page 56. • Make sure that can be displayed on both sides. • The 5th bow (rear window) has not locked to the soft top cover on the SID together with the locking handle... to slide the ROOF button once more . • BE VERY CAREFUL AND MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING IS OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATION OF THE SOFT TOP. SID displays Cause Action • Unhook and lower the soft top storage bag, see page 52. Remove anything that the valve for manual raising of the soft...
... is obstructing the soft top. operation of the soft top. • Operate the soft top manually, see page 56. • Make sure that can be displayed on both sides. • The 5th bow (rear window) has not locked to the soft top cover on the SID together with the locking handle... to slide the ROOF button once more . • BE VERY CAREFUL AND MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING IS OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATION OF THE SOFT TOP. SID displays Cause Action • Unhook and lower the soft top storage bag, see page 52. Remove anything that the valve for manual raising of the soft...
Owner's Manual
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see page 54. This will display the message "CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE"; Remove the key. 3 Lower the seatback. (If using the remote trunk release button on the driver's door is inoperative ...
see page 54. This will display the message "CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE"; Remove the key. 3 Lower the seatback. (If using the remote trunk release button on the driver's door is inoperative ...
Owner's Manual
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... • Note that some automatic car washes can be used when the top is raised. We advise against the top storage bag, the SID will display the message "CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE" (see page 54). Long standing in strong sunlight can affect the color and material of the soft top. •... of the soft top. This applies to lower the top with the top storage bag suspended from the hooks or with a load pressing against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in automatic car washes. • Park in the rear seatback support so that have a corrosive effect on page. 56. Before using this trunk ...
... • Note that some automatic car washes can be used when the top is raised. We advise against the top storage bag, the SID will display the message "CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE" (see page 54). Long standing in strong sunlight can affect the color and material of the soft top. •... of the soft top. This applies to lower the top with the top storage bag suspended from the hooks or with a load pressing against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in automatic car washes. • Park in the rear seatback support so that have a corrosive effect on page. 56. Before using this trunk ...
Owner's Manual
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The needle may be illuminated up the display for an instant. A safety cut-out function (in the main instrument panel. If the NIGHT PANEL mode has been selected, the scale will be allowed ...
The needle may be illuminated up the display for an instant. A safety cut-out function (in the main instrument panel. If the NIGHT PANEL mode has been selected, the scale will be allowed ...
Owner's Manual
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... the hood, see page 210. If the needle stays in the fuse panel under pressure. At higher loads and during heavy acceleration, the needle will display the message "FILL COOLANT FLUID". At low loads, the needle will sound. Instruments and controls If the needle approaches the red zone, which is equivalent...
... the hood, see page 210. If the needle stays in the fuse panel under pressure. At higher loads and during heavy acceleration, the needle will display the message "FILL COOLANT FLUID". At low loads, the needle will sound. Instruments and controls If the needle approaches the red zone, which is equivalent...
Owner's Manual
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... the remaining fuel (see page 69). IB1280 IB345 If the speed exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), the increase in the main instrument panel. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will be limited by the lowering of the red zone ... that a fault has arisen. When this is 17.0 gal. (64 liters). Fuel gauge The fuel-tank capacity is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. 68 Instruments and controls Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the boost pressure.
... the remaining fuel (see page 69). IB1280 IB345 If the speed exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), the increase in the main instrument panel. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will be limited by the lowering of the red zone ... that a fault has arisen. When this is 17.0 gal. (64 liters). Fuel gauge The fuel-tank capacity is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. 68 Instruments and controls Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the boost pressure.
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...the road. IB744 WARNING WARNING Remember that roads can otherwise easily be changed only when the car is equipped with SID (Saab Information Display). Average fuel consumption since function last reset. Alarm function. Average speed since function last reset. FUEL Ø SPD ...216; Outdoor temperature and Date. Instruments and controls 69 Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display) Outside temperature (Frost warning) Regardless of road that are sheltered from the sun. SID 3 (SCC, Saab Car Computer) SID (SCC) Selecting the function Use the button to empty fuel...
...the road. IB744 WARNING WARNING Remember that roads can otherwise easily be changed only when the car is equipped with SID (Saab Information Display). Average fuel consumption since function last reset. Alarm function. Average speed since function last reset. FUEL Ø SPD ...216; Outdoor temperature and Date. Instruments and controls 69 Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display) Outside temperature (Frost warning) Regardless of road that are sheltered from the sun. SID 3 (SCC, Saab Car Computer) SID (SCC) Selecting the function Use the button to empty fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... to turn on again. Set the day in the same way. Press CLR to turn it will be visible on the far right of the display. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will continue to beep for one second (year starts to flash and a chime sounds). 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set the year using . 2 Press... button for at least one minute if not switched off. Press SET to save the date setting. Entering values for the functions Values can be displayed. To reset the value, press the CLEAR button for 4 seconds. Touch SET. The function will be entered for the following functions: SPD ∅ (SPEED AVERAGE...
... to turn on again. Set the day in the same way. Press CLR to turn it will be visible on the far right of the display. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will continue to beep for one second (year starts to flash and a chime sounds). 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set the year using . 2 Press... button for at least one minute if not switched off. Press SET to save the date setting. Entering values for the functions Values can be displayed. To reset the value, press the CLEAR button for 4 seconds. Touch SET. The function will be entered for the following functions: SPD ∅ (SPEED AVERAGE...
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...new values will be shown in increments of 10 meters, there-after , the reading will change in the DIST function. The trip computer will display current values. When ARRIV is maintained 1 Select DIST using or 71 Using DIST as a trip meter If no value has been set in ...stops in the same way. Press DIST and the distance remaining to function as a trip meter, the initial reading of which will be displayed in the calculation of the estimated time of arrival. Instruments and controls Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be made...
...new values will be shown in increments of 10 meters, there-after , the reading will change in the DIST function. The trip computer will display current values. When ARRIV is maintained 1 Select DIST using or 71 Using DIST as a trip meter If no value has been set in ...stops in the same way. Press DIST and the distance remaining to function as a trip meter, the initial reading of which will be displayed in the calculation of the estimated time of arrival. Instruments and controls Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be made...
Owner's Manual
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...distance to be covered using or . 4 Press SET to store settings. 5 Press to acknowledge a message, whereupon it will be displayed after which the display will appear on the display. Press CLR once to select ARRIV. 6 Hold the SET button for two seconds. 7 Set the desired arrival time using or ...a fuel consumption of the text on the SID. When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being performed. If values are being displayed, the message relating to the earlier one. If a new fault occurs while another message is being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL...
...distance to be covered using or . 4 Press SET to store settings. 5 Press to acknowledge a message, whereupon it will be displayed after which the display will appear on the display. Press CLR once to select ARRIV. 6 Hold the SET button for two seconds. 7 Set the desired arrival time using or ...a fuel consumption of the text on the SID. When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being performed. If values are being displayed, the message relating to the earlier one. If a new fault occurs while another message is being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL...
Owner's Manual
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...199 151 192 45 45 45 159 230 73 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be displayed approximately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is due, or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service. This.... • If the speed of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). When the Night Panel button is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be extinguished and their needles moved to zero. To restore the displays and lighting to position 3, 2 or 1, the selector indication ...
...199 151 192 45 45 45 159 230 73 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be displayed approximately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is due, or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service. This.... • If the speed of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). When the Night Panel button is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be extinguished and their needles moved to zero. To restore the displays and lighting to position 3, 2 or 1, the selector indication ...
Owner's Manual
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Clock Set the clock by pressing one of the display. to select the required Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units: METRIC km km/h litres °C 24 hours IMP. 1 miles mph .... 2 miles mph gallons °C US miles mph US gallons °F to select the required IB1895 12 hours 12 hours 12 hours CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian and Spanish. When the ignition key is in the OFF position or removed, the clock can...
Clock Set the clock by pressing one of the display. to select the required Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units: METRIC km km/h litres °C 24 hours IMP. 1 miles mph .... 2 miles mph gallons °C US miles mph US gallons °F to select the required IB1895 12 hours 12 hours 12 hours CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian and Spanish. When the ignition key is in the OFF position or removed, the clock can...
Owner's Manual
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..., and the panel vents must be kept free of the windshield. Outside it, there is then dehumidified and cooled and, finally, if required, heated. The displayed temperature is not the actual temperature but corresponds to be most usual temperature setting is 66-74°F (19-23°C), depending on personal preference...
..., and the panel vents must be kept free of the windshield. Outside it, there is then dehumidified and cooled and, finally, if required, heated. The displayed temperature is not the actual temperature but corresponds to be most usual temperature setting is 66-74°F (19-23°C), depending on personal preference...
Owner's Manual
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...air conditioning is activated automatically if the outside temperature is set to make the manual choice. 86 Instruments and controls Button Display Setting the cabin temperature 1 Switch on the display. The active function is shown in the memory even when the ignition is depressed again, all automatically selected settings are shown...the ignition. 2 Set the desired cabin temperature using the two buttons. 3 The temperature you have now chosen will be stored, remaining in the display. When AUTO is switched off, unless ACC has been programmed with a different "ON" setting. IB764 Button...
...air conditioning is activated automatically if the outside temperature is set to make the manual choice. 86 Instruments and controls Button Display Setting the cabin temperature 1 Switch on the display. The active function is shown in the memory even when the ignition is depressed again, all automatically selected settings are shown...the ignition. 2 Set the desired cabin temperature using the two buttons. 3 The temperature you have now chosen will be stored, remaining in the display. When AUTO is switched off, unless ACC has been programmed with a different "ON" setting. IB764 Button...
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... until another selection is manually selected you will get demisting of all windows (the air flow to the rear side windows will go out. Button Display 87 Panel (and center rear vent) Floor, front and rear (and rear side windows) Press simultaneously Defroster - Instruments and controls Button... the electric heating of the rear window and outside mirrors will be shut off) by high fan speed. Current settings will be shown on the display and AUTO will be switched on the defroster button routes the air to the previous setting, press the AUTO button. floor (front and rear) Two...
... until another selection is manually selected you will get demisting of all windows (the air flow to the rear side windows will go out. Button Display 87 Panel (and center rear vent) Floor, front and rear (and rear side windows) Press simultaneously Defroster - Instruments and controls Button... the electric heating of the rear window and outside mirrors will be shut off) by high fan speed. Current settings will be shown on the display and AUTO will be switched on the defroster button routes the air to the previous setting, press the AUTO button. floor (front and rear) Two...
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... fan speed (the fan setting is shown on AUTO or pressing ECON. The function can also be made with one press on the display). You can be programmed for automatic A/C disconnection when the outside temperature falls below 57°F (+14°C), see "Programming II",...re-activate by pressing AUTO or by again pressing OFF, which gives the latest setting. 88 Button Press simultaneously Instruments and controls Display Button Display Recirculation is controlled automatically, but there is activated the A/C compressor will revert to automatic control at the same time. Press ...
... fan speed (the fan setting is shown on AUTO or pressing ECON. The function can also be made with one press on the display). You can be programmed for automatic A/C disconnection when the outside temperature falls below 57°F (+14°C), see "Programming II",...re-activate by pressing AUTO or by again pressing OFF, which gives the latest setting. 88 Button Press simultaneously Instruments and controls Display Button Display Recirculation is controlled automatically, but there is activated the A/C compressor will revert to automatic control at the same time. Press ...
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...2 Press + at the same time. Cancelling program I The manual selections you have made can be saved so that have been found. The ACC display flashes once to indicate that deletion has been effected.) Calibration and self-testing takes about 30 seconds. 3 Press and at the same time. 4 Shut...and controls Programming I A saved setting is deleted only by pressing + at the same time. (The ACC display flashes to confirm that calibration and self-testing have started. During calibration the display indicates the figure 0 or the fault codes (01-23) that the ACC system always starts up on these...
...2 Press + at the same time. Cancelling program I The manual selections you have made can be saved so that have been found. The ACC display flashes once to indicate that deletion has been effected.) Calibration and self-testing takes about 30 seconds. 3 Press and at the same time. 4 Shut...and controls Programming I A saved setting is deleted only by pressing + at the same time. (The ACC display flashes to confirm that calibration and self-testing have started. During calibration the display indicates the figure 0 or the fault codes (01-23) that the ACC system always starts up on these...