Owner's Manual
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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2006 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 2005 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 49 63 83 127 159 213 287 293 283
1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2006 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 2005 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 49 63 83 127 159 213 287 293 283
Owner's Manual
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... Sedan and SportCombi The belt guide on door pillar Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the Convertible is adjusted. The belt guide on the door pillar for how to tighten the lap belt part.
... Sedan and SportCombi The belt guide on door pillar Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the Convertible is adjusted. The belt guide on the door pillar for how to tighten the lap belt part.
Owner's Manual
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...slackening" the safety belt slightly to reduce the forward movement of a violent frontal or side-on crash. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. 16 Safety Sport Sedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The safety belt pretensioners serve to...way as the one -step pretensioners. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to reduce the forward movement of the body in the same way as the one -step pretensioners. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are only activated if the safety...
...slackening" the safety belt slightly to reduce the forward movement of a violent frontal or side-on crash. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. 16 Safety Sport Sedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The safety belt pretensioners serve to...way as the one -step pretensioners. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to reduce the forward movement of the body in the same way as the one -step pretensioners. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are only activated if the safety...
Owner's Manual
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... belt close together. Securing an item on a seat, it is securely fastened. Safety Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 77 17 WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page...
... belt close together. Securing an item on a seat, it is securely fastened. Safety Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 77 17 WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page...
Owner's Manual
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... body weight. The rear head restraints can be replaced or repaired after a rearend crash. WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The front and rear head restraints can be fully lowered to be raised and lowered to press the head restraint forward..., in the seats that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head. Safety 23 Head restraints Sport Sedan and sportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 76.
... body weight. The rear head restraints can be replaced or repaired after a rearend crash. WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The front and rear head restraints can be fully lowered to be raised and lowered to press the head restraint forward..., in the seats that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head. Safety 23 Head restraints Sport Sedan and sportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 76.
Owner's Manual
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... by the child restraint manufacturer. Safety General information on child safety The same attention must be appropriate for the size of the child. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for a uniform method of fitting child restraints without using the standard safety belts. The lower anchorages...child. However, the type of a child restrained in the car as this vehicle, LATCH is a top tether on the rear center position (not Convertible). The LATCH system consists of 3 (approx. 15 kg). Only certain child restraints are located on next page. Use a child seat approved for ...
... by the child restraint manufacturer. Safety General information on child safety The same attention must be appropriate for the size of the child. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for a uniform method of fitting child restraints without using the standard safety belts. The lower anchorages...child. However, the type of a child restrained in the car as this vehicle, LATCH is a top tether on the rear center position (not Convertible). The LATCH system consists of 3 (approx. 15 kg). Only certain child restraints are located on next page. Use a child seat approved for ...
Owner's Manual
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26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Convertible
26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Convertible
Owner's Manual
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...Secure the lower part of the child restraint by correctly fitted child restraints. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Child tether anchorages in illustration. 7 Tighten the tether so that the back of the lower anchorages or the safety belts as...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 30 WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached according to Canadian and U.S. 28 Safety Child tether anchorages for...
...Secure the lower part of the child restraint by correctly fitted child restraints. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Child tether anchorages in illustration. 7 Tighten the tether so that the back of the lower anchorages or the safety belts as...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 30 WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached according to Canadian and U.S. 28 Safety Child tether anchorages for...
Owner's Manual
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... the head restraint on the safety belts and the top tether strap. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Use the one that the restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the seating position where the child restraint... only those loads imposed by means of the child restraint is provided with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached according to be fitted. 2 Place the child restraint in the child restraint installation...
... the head restraint on the safety belts and the top tether strap. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Use the one that the restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the seating position where the child restraint... only those loads imposed by means of the child restraint is provided with a tether strap must be used for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to be attached according to be fitted. 2 Place the child restraint in the child restraint installation...
Owner's Manual
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..., these register that you are deployed depends on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) and roll over bars (Convertible). The control module also controls whether other components of the... airbag system are so-called smart airbags. Contact Saab dealer. 32 Safety Airbag system components • Airbag in steering wheel ...
..., these register that you are deployed depends on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) and roll over bars (Convertible). The control module also controls whether other components of the... airbag system are so-called smart airbags. Contact Saab dealer. 32 Safety Airbag system components • Airbag in steering wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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...head protection and inflatable curtain (Sport Sedan and SportCombi). Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are integrated in the seat, with side airbags and no extra seat cover should be... speed of the car on impact, and at which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are designed to absorb energy, softening possible blows to the pillar trim or headlining as intended and ...the seat seam, in the seat positions that you contact a Saab dealer. 40 Safety Side-impact protection • The side-impact protection will be fitted.
...head protection and inflatable curtain (Sport Sedan and SportCombi). Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are integrated in the seat, with side airbags and no extra seat cover should be... speed of the car on impact, and at which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are designed to absorb energy, softening possible blows to the pillar trim or headlining as intended and ...the seat seam, in the seat positions that you contact a Saab dealer. 40 Safety Side-impact protection • The side-impact protection will be fitted.
Owner's Manual
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... belt pretensioners. These are located at the rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of the car. There are deployed. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one at the rear of impact, while the safety belt pretensioners on both sides are two sensors on each... only activated on the side of the sills. 41 Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible
... belt pretensioners. These are located at the rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of the car. There are deployed. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one at the rear of impact, while the safety belt pretensioners on both sides are two sensors on each... only activated on the side of the sills. 41 Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible
Owner's Manual
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9-3 Convertible 63 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 _____ 64 65 70 73 75 76 77 Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 78 79 80 81 82 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
9-3 Convertible 63 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 _____ 64 65 70 73 75 76 77 Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 78 79 80 81 82 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Owner's Manual
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...(under the soft top cover) since this can damage the soft top. 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 off , always ... overloading the drive system. • Washing the soft top, see page 277. Do not leave the soft top partially open/closed. Saab advises against the body. 64 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no account should anything be put...
...(under the soft top cover) since this can damage the soft top. 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 off , always ... overloading the drive system. • Washing the soft top, see page 277. Do not leave the soft top partially open/closed. Saab advises against the body. 64 9-3 Convertible • Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top. • On no account should anything be put...
Owner's Manual
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... top, operation is operated with the upper edge of the windshield after raising. Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTICE If you contact a Saab dealer. The soft top is halted when the speed of the car exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h). The completion of the soft top system. We... the soft top is fully folded or raised. The movement of the car and force of the wind can be programmed (0-20 mph/0-30 km/h). 9-3 Convertible 65 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the pinch hazard...
... top, operation is operated with the upper edge of the windshield after raising. Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding NOTICE If you contact a Saab dealer. The soft top is halted when the speed of the car exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h). The completion of the soft top system. We... the soft top is fully folded or raised. The movement of the car and force of the wind can be programmed (0-20 mph/0-30 km/h). 9-3 Convertible 65 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the pinch hazard...
Owner's Manual
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.... Clearance for the soft top. See also page 129. If there is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the remote control. 66 9-3 Convertible Remote opening 3 You can fold the soft top when outside the car by a chime.
.... Clearance for the soft top. See also page 129. If there is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the remote control. 66 9-3 Convertible Remote opening 3 You can fold the soft top when outside the car by a chime.
Owner's Manual
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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 67 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 67 1 Rear window raised.
Owner's Manual
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... any of the buttons on the SID. If there is indicated by a chime. Check that the hooks in the soft top hold it idle. 68 9-3 Convertible securely to protect the seals when the soft top is raised. Raising The following conditions must be locked. Completed raising is a malfunction a text message will...
... any of the buttons on the SID. If there is indicated by a chime. Check that the hooks in the soft top hold it idle. 68 9-3 Convertible securely to protect the seals when the soft top is raised. Raising The following conditions must be locked. Completed raising is a malfunction a text message will...
Owner's Manual
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a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm 9-3 Convertible 69 1 The soft top cover is opened. 2 The soft top is raised. 3 The soft top cover is closed. 4 The rear window is lowered.
a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm 9-3 Convertible 69 1 The soft top cover is opened. 2 The soft top is raised. 3 The soft top cover is closed. 4 The rear window is lowered.
Owner's Manual
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... must be unlocked manually. Wire catch for unlocking soft top cover 1 Find the lug wrench, Allen key and screwdriver located under luggage compartment floor 70 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one from either side of 20 seconds before it is...
... must be unlocked manually. Wire catch for unlocking soft top cover 1 Find the lug wrench, Allen key and screwdriver located under luggage compartment floor 70 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one from either side of 20 seconds before it is...