Owner's Manual
Page 1
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
Page 5
... 114, 123 276 Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot/cold climates _____ Ignition switch _____ Parking brake_____ Parking _____ Starting the engine _____ 144 171 195 160 187 187 162 173 172 172 144 144
... 114, 123 276 Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot/cold climates _____ Ignition switch _____ Parking brake_____ Parking _____ Starting the engine _____ 144 171 195 160 187 187 162 173 172 172 144 144
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission _____ 173 301 172 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 225 225 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 226 226 208
... Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission _____ 173 301 172 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 225 225 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 226 226 208
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... 231 231 231 Automatic transmission _____ 173 Manual gearbox_____ 172 Gearbox: technical data_____ 301 Engine oil: checking level_____ 219 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 226 226 208
... 231 231 231 Automatic transmission _____ 173 Manual gearbox_____ 172 Gearbox: technical data_____ 301 Engine oil: checking level_____ 219 Battery _____ Battery charge _____ Jump starting _____ 226 226 208
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... (EN) 12103-EP Manufactured by qualified personnel only. 8 Warning labels Radiator fan: Radiator fan may cause personal injury. Improper service methods may start at high pressure. Get medical help fast. • Do not tip battery. Coolant: Never open battery KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN. ...8226; Ne pas pencher ni ouvrir la batterie. • L'acide sulfurique peut causer la cécité ou des brûlures graves. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR CLEAR CLAIR OK LOW BAS DANGER/POISON • No sparks, flames or smoking. •...
... (EN) 12103-EP Manufactured by qualified personnel only. 8 Warning labels Radiator fan: Radiator fan may cause personal injury. Improper service methods may start at high pressure. Get medical help fast. • Do not tip battery. Coolant: Never open battery KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN. ...8226; Ne pas pencher ni ouvrir la batterie. • L'acide sulfurique peut causer la cécité ou des brûlures graves. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR CLEAR CLAIR OK LOW BAS DANGER/POISON • No sparks, flames or smoking. •...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap. Only use the strap supplied with the child restraint. Safety LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer.
... both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap. Only use the strap supplied with the child restraint. Safety LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer.
Owner's Manual
Page 35
... or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. 35 • If the airbag warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you contact a Saab dealer. In some circumstances the airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to the steering wheel or passenger side of irritation should...
... or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. 35 • If the airbag warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you contact a Saab dealer. In some circumstances the airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to the steering wheel or passenger side of irritation should...
Owner's Manual
Page 36
.... Both airbags will be inflated in a crash. • The glove box must be killed by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is unoccupied. The airbag starts to a gas generator that used on the lap of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Operation of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child. The passenger...
.... Both airbags will be inflated in a crash. • The glove box must be killed by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is unoccupied. The airbag starts to a gas generator that used on the lap of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Operation of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child. The passenger...
Owner's Manual
Page 43
... prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates, so quickly that come into contact with you start your vehicle. 43 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it stop people from the vents in a crash, or they... protection, do not sit too close to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle near the side windows - will be hot for example, if someone is sleeping in your vehicle may not even realize the airbag inflated...
... prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates, so quickly that come into contact with you start your vehicle. 43 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it stop people from the vents in a crash, or they... protection, do not sit too close to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle near the side windows - will be hot for example, if someone is sleeping in your vehicle may not even realize the airbag inflated...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
.... When a new key is required for the locking system's electronic unit to recognize the new (ordered) remote control. Therefore you contact a Saab dealer. Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in this code is not closed (text displayed first when vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (... the driver's door from outside (see page 52). Note: If a new remote control has to in a locked car is lost will not start. This traditional key can be obtained as soon as the traditional key. 50 Security Doors Open the door by lifting the door handle. Therefore,...
.... When a new key is required for the locking system's electronic unit to recognize the new (ordered) remote control. Therefore you contact a Saab dealer. Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in this code is not closed (text displayed first when vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (... the driver's door from outside (see page 52). Note: If a new remote control has to in a locked car is lost will not start. This traditional key can be obtained as soon as the traditional key. 50 Security Doors Open the door by lifting the door handle. Therefore,...
Owner's Manual
Page 57
If the car has a car alarm, this will be started. Each time you hear several clicks. If the immobilizer system malfunctions, the Saab Information Display (SID) displays: Immobilizer failure. Change the battery and fit together the two halves of the remote control ...together and press them together until you remove the remote control from the ignition, the electronic starting again. Avoid pressing the buttons...
If the car has a car alarm, this will be started. Each time you hear several clicks. If the immobilizer system malfunctions, the Saab Information Display (SID) displays: Immobilizer failure. Change the battery and fit together the two halves of the remote control ...together and press them together until you remove the remote control from the ignition, the electronic starting again. Avoid pressing the buttons...
Owner's Manual
Page 58
... car alarm is armed when the car is armed 11 seconds after the car has been locked by the alarm. If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer to arm the car Locking the trunk lid: Sport Sedan: If you open when the car is open the trunk lid from outside the... appear on the remote control, you lock the car with the remote control, the LED will then start to have the problem checked and rectified. The alarm is locked with the ignition key. Contact Saab dealer. Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a vehicle with the remote control. If a door...
... car alarm is armed when the car is armed 11 seconds after the car has been locked by the alarm. If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer to arm the car Locking the trunk lid: Sport Sedan: If you open when the car is open the trunk lid from outside the... appear on the remote control, you lock the car with the remote control, the LED will then start to have the problem checked and rectified. The alarm is locked with the ignition key. Contact Saab dealer. Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a vehicle with the remote control. If a door...
Owner's Manual
Page 60
To start the alarm manually proceed as follows: • Press and hold the button on the remote control for more than 2 seconds, or if you are sitting ... is tripped, the lights and horn come on exterior and cabin lighting. Unlocks trunk. If sitting in the car: Turn the remote control to be started manually, for 3 minutes or until you are all down. If not, unlock and relock the car again. Car remains locked. The alarm is silenced if...
To start the alarm manually proceed as follows: • Press and hold the button on the remote control for more than 2 seconds, or if you are sitting ... is tripped, the lights and horn come on exterior and cabin lighting. Unlocks trunk. If sitting in the car: Turn the remote control to be started manually, for 3 minutes or until you are all down. If not, unlock and relock the car again. Car remains locked. The alarm is silenced if...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
...remote control inserted into ignition switch. Change of status of remote controls programmed for 3 s. Extinguishes. Remote control battery low. Contact Saab dealer. Check of the number of immobilizer Double-flashes for your car. Car immobilized but not locked. Off. SID message Key not... accepted. See page 56. Flashes once every 3 s. Try starting again. The alarm has been tripped since being armed. period. Contact Saab dealer. system, valid remote control inserted or removed from ignition switch. Off. Battery needs replacing.
...remote control inserted into ignition switch. Change of status of remote controls programmed for 3 s. Extinguishes. Remote control battery low. Contact Saab dealer. Check of the number of immobilizer Double-flashes for your car. Car immobilized but not locked. Off. SID message Key not... accepted. See page 56. Flashes once every 3 s. Try starting again. The alarm has been tripped since being armed. period. Contact Saab dealer. system, valid remote control inserted or removed from ignition switch. Off. Battery needs replacing.
Owner's Manual
Page 66
... trunk lid must be locked. • There must be shown on the SID. If there is fully folded and the soft top cover raised. Folding 1 Start the engine and let it idle. Completed folding is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the same section of the buttons on...
... trunk lid must be locked. • There must be shown on the SID. If there is fully folded and the soft top cover raised. Folding 1 Start the engine and let it idle. Completed folding is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the same section of the buttons on...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
... the same section of the buttons on the SID. Completed raising is fully raised and the soft top cover closed after about 20 seconds. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it
... the same section of the buttons on the SID. Completed raising is fully raised and the soft top cover closed after about 20 seconds. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it
Owner's Manual
Page 71
... seat and raise the soft top. 9-3 Convertible 71 Soft top cover opened . This operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of the soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards windshield 4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it towards the windshield.
... seat and raise the soft top. 9-3 Convertible 71 Soft top cover opened . This operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of the soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards windshield 4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it towards the windshield.
Owner's Manual
Page 82
...arises in the same way as the first, but lie it on its narrow side (see illustration). Turn the bag so that you contact a Saab dealer. Avoid getting fingers and hands trapped between the spoiler and rear fender when closing the trunklid. 82 9-3 Convertible Spoiler on trunklid 3 WARNING...Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the wind deflector carefully. Wind deflector 3 Position of first golf bag A wind deflector is available as follows. 1 Start by inserting the narrow end of the first bag to have a spoiler on the trunklid. We recommend that it lies on its widest side and...
...arises in the same way as the first, but lie it on its narrow side (see illustration). Turn the bag so that you contact a Saab dealer. Avoid getting fingers and hands trapped between the spoiler and rear fender when closing the trunklid. 82 9-3 Convertible Spoiler on trunklid 3 WARNING...Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the wind deflector carefully. Wind deflector 3 Position of first golf bag A wind deflector is available as follows. 1 Start by inserting the narrow end of the first bag to have a spoiler on the trunklid. We recommend that it lies on its widest side and...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
Contact Saab dealer. Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is mechanical and operates on after you start your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on the rear wheels. The parking brake is less than intended. • To ... be damaged by overheating. Deployment of fuel left in crashes less severe than about four seconds when the ignition switch is shown on after you start your vehicle. Airbag warning light This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in turn, can be working properly. Parking brake warning...
Contact Saab dealer. Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is mechanical and operates on after you start your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on the rear wheels. The parking brake is less than intended. • To ... be damaged by overheating. Deployment of fuel left in crashes less severe than about four seconds when the ignition switch is shown on after you start your vehicle. Airbag warning light This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in turn, can be working properly. Parking brake warning...
Owner's Manual
Page 88
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault-free self-diagnosis of the tires drops (see page 254. A protective function (interruption of revolutions per minute. Instruments Tachometer The tachometer ...
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault-free self-diagnosis of the tires drops (see page 254. A protective function (interruption of revolutions per minute. Instruments Tachometer The tachometer ...