Owner's Manual
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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2004 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2003 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 10 39 53 73 115 139 191 261 267 283
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2004 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2003 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 10 39 53 73 115 139 191 261 267 283
Owner's Manual
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... be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centimetres) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. The front belt guide in the Convertible is securely fastened. Belt height adjustment, Sport Sedan The belt guide on the seats. To avoid chafing in the case of the safety belts, cleaning...
... be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centimetres) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. The front belt guide in the Convertible is securely fastened. Belt height adjustment, Sport Sedan The belt guide on the seats. To avoid chafing in the case of the safety belts, cleaning...
Owner's Manual
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...are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the movement of a violent frontal or side-on crash. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are activated in the event of the body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to the safety belt... yourself. Visit an authorized Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. The force limiters reduce belt loads on ...
...are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the movement of a violent frontal or side-on crash. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are activated in the event of the body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to the safety belt... yourself. Visit an authorized Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. The force limiters reduce belt loads on ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. Safety Safety belts, rear seat Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 134). • If a cargo has to be placed on a seat, it is securely fastened. This reduces the risk of belt function, cleaning, etc...
... to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. Safety Safety belts, rear seat Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 134). • If a cargo has to be placed on a seat, it is securely fastened. This reduces the risk of belt function, cleaning, etc...
Owner's Manual
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...the following seat adjustments can be made to lower the seat. driver's seat Convertible - both seats Convertible - Repeated lifting of the steering wheel (see page 116). both seats Convertible - passenger seats • Lumbar support firmness Sport Sedan - both front seats ...in steps. passenger seats • Legroom Sport Sedan - Height adjustment Sport Sedan, driver's seat Convertible, both seats Convertible - The lever is stationary. driver's seat Convertible - passenger seats Electrically adjustable front seats See page 18. Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's ...
...the following seat adjustments can be made to lower the seat. driver's seat Convertible - both seats Convertible - Repeated lifting of the steering wheel (see page 116). both seats Convertible - passenger seats • Lumbar support firmness Sport Sedan - both front seats ...in steps. passenger seats • Legroom Sport Sedan - Height adjustment Sport Sedan, driver's seat Convertible, both seats Convertible - The lever is stationary. driver's seat Convertible - passenger seats Electrically adjustable front seats See page 18. Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's ...
Owner's Manual
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... desired memory button until the seat and door mirrors adopt their programmed positions. The SAHR is hit from behind. Head restraints Sport Sedan Head restraint, Convertible, see page 66. These reduce the risk of positions. • Raising: grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it is forced back ... all seat settings can be angled down, refer to the head restraint. Therefore, the SAHR does not normally need to confirm that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). A chime will sound to be adjusted. The memory also includes the door mirror settings.
... desired memory button until the seat and door mirrors adopt their programmed positions. The SAHR is hit from behind. Head restraints Sport Sedan Head restraint, Convertible, see page 66. These reduce the risk of positions. • Raising: grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it is forced back ... all seat settings can be angled down, refer to the head restraint. Therefore, the SAHR does not normally need to confirm that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). A chime will sound to be adjusted. The memory also includes the door mirror settings.
Owner's Manual
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...up to the age of 10. The top tethers are located on top of the parcel shelf (Convertible: behind the head restraints), see picture on the rear center position (not Convertible). Children travel most safely when properly restrained. 22 Safety LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers ...two outboard seating positions in the rear seat, and there is installed in cars you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. However, the type of fitting child restraints without using the standard ...
...up to the age of 10. The top tethers are located on top of the parcel shelf (Convertible: behind the head restraints), see picture on the rear center position (not Convertible). Children travel most safely when properly restrained. 22 Safety LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers ...two outboard seating positions in the rear seat, and there is installed in cars you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. However, the type of fitting child restraints without using the standard ...
Owner's Manual
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Safety 23 Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport Sedan Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible
Safety 23 Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Sport Sedan Lower anchorages (ISOFIX) in the rear seat, Convertible
Owner's Manual
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... the middle position, 3 in parcel shelf, Sport Sedan The car is provided with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats Sport Sedan Convertible, see page 26 25 WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached according to make a second check that is right behind the child... both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Safety Child tether anchorages for adult safety belts.
... the middle position, 3 in parcel shelf, Sport Sedan The car is provided with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats Sport Sedan Convertible, see page 26 25 WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached according to make a second check that is right behind the child... both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Safety Child tether anchorages for adult safety belts.
Owner's Manual
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...anchorages. Use the one that the restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Adjust it in its highest position. Pull the child restraint to make sure it in the trunk. Tighten the tether so that ... is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the seating position where the child restraint shall be used for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be fitted. 2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower part ...
...anchorages. Use the one that the restraint is pressed hard against the backrest. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Adjust it in its highest position. Pull the child restraint to make sure it in the trunk. Tighten the tether so that ... is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the seating position where the child restraint shall be used for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be fitted. 2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower part ...
Owner's Manual
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... to operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. • Passengers 12 and under or shorter than 55 in front seat backrests Convertible: The side airbags help protect the head also. • Inflatable curtains along length of headlining (from front to remain uninflated. Situations can therefore arise where...
... to operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. • Passengers 12 and under or shorter than 55 in front seat backrests Convertible: The side airbags help protect the head also. • Inflatable curtains along length of headlining (from front to remain uninflated. Situations can therefore arise where...
Owner's Manual
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...the car is equipped as the force of the crash and the angle of the battery will be disconnected, See page 204. Contact Saab dealer. Which airbag system components are triggered by rear- If the airbags are to inflate the airbags. The control module also controls whether...activated (Sport Sedan) see page 34. They are two impact sensors on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan) and roll over bars (Convertible). Using this information and data from the central sensor in the airbag system during a ...
...the car is equipped as the force of the crash and the angle of the battery will be disconnected, See page 204. Contact Saab dealer. Which airbag system components are triggered by rear- If the airbags are to inflate the airbags. The control module also controls whether...activated (Sport Sedan) see page 34. They are two impact sensors on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan) and roll over bars (Convertible). Using this information and data from the central sensor in the airbag system during a ...
Owner's Manual
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...in the area of the side airbag must be changed in the seat positions that would be occupied by an authorized Saab dealer. Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are two sensors on each side of the car, one at rear of the sills. The side ...protection either. • Never place any object in the area that were occupied. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one in the lower part of each side of the car. After a crash, these could reduce the ...
...in the area of the side airbag must be changed in the seat positions that would be occupied by an authorized Saab dealer. Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are two sensors on each side of the car, one at rear of the sills. The side ...protection either. • Never place any object in the area that were occupied. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one in the lower part of each side of the car. After a crash, these could reduce the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the event of clothing must not contain heavy or sharp objects. 34 Safety Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan WARNING • Do not sit with head protection, Convertible
... the event of clothing must not contain heavy or sharp objects. 34 Safety Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan WARNING • Do not sit with head protection, Convertible
Owner's Manual
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9-3 Convertible 53 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ 54 55 60 63 65 66 67 Roll-over protection ____ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 68 69 70 71 72
9-3 Convertible 53 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ 54 55 60 63 65 66 67 Roll-over protection ____ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 68 69 70 71 72
Owner's Manual
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Saab advises against the body. Do not leave the soft top partially open/closed. Advice on soft ...8226; Washing the soft top, see page 250. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top to dry completely before driving...operating the soft top, raise or fold it . Folding a wet or damp soft top can damage the soft top. 54 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no account should anything be ...
Saab advises against the body. Do not leave the soft top partially open/closed. Advice on soft ...8226; Washing the soft top, see page 250. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top to dry completely before driving...operating the soft top, raise or fold it . Folding a wet or damp soft top can damage the soft top. 54 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no account should anything be ...
Owner's Manual
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... raising the soft top is fully folded or raised. The soft top is halted when the speed of the car exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h). 9-3 Convertible 55 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the car. •... while raising or folding the soft top, operation is operated with the upper edge of the wind can be programmed (0-25 mph/0-40 km/h) at a Saab dealer. The movement of the car and force of the windshield after folding the soft top. • Check that the soft top cover has locked...
... raising the soft top is fully folded or raised. The soft top is halted when the speed of the car exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h). 9-3 Convertible 55 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the car. •... while raising or folding the soft top, operation is operated with the upper edge of the wind can be programmed (0-25 mph/0-40 km/h) at a Saab dealer. The movement of the car and force of the windshield after folding the soft top. • Check that the soft top cover has locked...
Owner's Manual
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56 9-3 Convertible Remote opening (option) You can fold the soft top when outside the car by a chime. Completed folding is fully folded and the soft top cover ...
56 9-3 Convertible Remote opening (option) You can fold the soft top when outside the car by a chime. Completed folding is fully folded and the soft top cover ...
Owner's Manual
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9-3 Convertible 57 1 Rear window raised. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed.
9-3 Convertible 57 1 Rear window raised. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed.
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... closed after a short delay. Refer to protect the seals when the soft top is a malfunction a text message will be shown on the SID. 58 Raising 9-3 Convertible The following conditions must be locked. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it securely to the upper edge of the windshield.
... closed after a short delay. Refer to protect the seals when the soft top is a malfunction a text message will be shown on the SID. 58 Raising 9-3 Convertible The following conditions must be locked. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it securely to the upper edge of the windshield.