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93_US_MY09.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 Model Year 2009 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index 11 47 61 81 117 149 201 277 283 297
93_US_MY09.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 Model Year 2009 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index 11 47 61 81 117 149 201 277 283 297
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...in the U.S. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at the start of potential damage to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the car for future reference. 93_US_MY09.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 2 Introduction This manual provides ...practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab dealer will be carried out. To find a specific item, use the overviews given at 1-800-263...
...in the U.S. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at the start of potential damage to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the car for future reference. 93_US_MY09.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 2 Introduction This manual provides ...practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab dealer will be carried out. To find a specific item, use the overviews given at 1-800-263...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 3 Instrument panel Fuel gauge _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Speedometer _____ Tachometer _____ Temperature gauge_____ Turbo gauge _____ Warning and indicator lights _____ Saab Information Display (SID)___ 89 90 87 87 88 88 82 89 Cruise Control _____ 169 Direction indicators...
93_US_MY09.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 3 Instrument panel Fuel gauge _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Speedometer _____ Tachometer _____ Temperature gauge_____ Turbo gauge _____ Warning and indicator lights _____ Saab Information Display (SID)___ 89 90 87 87 88 88 82 89 Cruise Control _____ 169 Direction indicators...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 4 Exterior Moonroof_____ Touching up paintwork ____ Washing _____ Waxing and polishing _____ Anti-corrosion treatment ___ Service program _____ Body _____ 128 ...
93_US_MY09.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 4 Exterior Moonroof_____ Touching up paintwork ____ Washing _____ Waxing and polishing _____ Anti-corrosion treatment ___ Service program _____ Body _____ 128 ...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 5 Interior Interior rear view mirror _____ Vanity mirror _____ Door mirrors_____ 123 132 122 Interior light switches _____ Moonroof _____ Interior lighting: ...
93_US_MY09.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 5 Interior Interior rear view mirror _____ Vanity mirror _____ Door mirrors_____ 123 132 122 Interior light switches _____ Moonroof _____ Interior lighting: ...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 6 Engine bay, 4-cyl Oil grade and viscosity_____ Engine: description _____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for driving 292 292 292 8 292 ...
93_US_MY09.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 6 Engine bay, 4-cyl Oil grade and viscosity_____ Engine: description _____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for driving 292 292 292 8 292 ...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 7 Engine bay, 2.8 V6 Oil grade and viscosity_____ Engine: description _____ Engine oil: topping up _____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for ...
93_US_MY09.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 7 Engine bay, 2.8 V6 Oil grade and viscosity_____ Engine: description _____ Engine oil: topping up _____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for ...
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... by qualified personnel only. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Coolant Never open when engine hot! Saab oil 4759106 Battery No sparks, naked flames or smoking Always shield eyes. 93_US_MY09.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 8 Warning labels Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at high pressure. Charge: 4 cyl...
... by qualified personnel only. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Coolant Never open when engine hot! Saab oil 4759106 Battery No sparks, naked flames or smoking Always shield eyes. 93_US_MY09.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 8 Warning labels Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at high pressure. Charge: 4 cyl...
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...is the safest place for children. • Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Always use vehicle support stands. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. All-wheel drive cars 3 Do not test this vehicle on cars with xenon headlights. 93_US_MY09.book Page 9 Tuesday,... April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9 EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS • Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag. • The back ...
...is the safest place for children. • Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Always use vehicle support stands. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. All-wheel drive cars 3 Do not test this vehicle on cars with xenon headlights. 93_US_MY09.book Page 9 Tuesday,... April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9 EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS • Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag. • The back ...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 10 Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking Refer to the Owner's Manual Buckle ...
93_US_MY09.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 10 Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking Refer to the Owner's Manual Buckle ...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraints _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 23 24 32 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
93_US_MY09.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraints _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 23 24 32 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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... reminder for the driver has an additional audible signal which sounds for the driver is lit on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. 93_US_MY09.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 12 Safety Safety belt reminder When the ignition is not fastened before driving off...
... reminder for the driver has an additional audible signal which sounds for the driver is lit on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. 93_US_MY09.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 12 Safety Safety belt reminder When the ignition is not fastened before driving off...
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If it just touches the thighs. Pull the belt tight - Saab recommends the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. • An out of position safety ... is in the more than necessary, as possible. 13 • Check to ensure that the belt is worn. 93_US_MY09.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety Correct position for children up to the age of 10. • Children who have grown out of a child seat should not...
If it just touches the thighs. Pull the belt tight - Saab recommends the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. • An out of position safety ... is in the more than necessary, as possible. 13 • Check to ensure that the belt is worn. 93_US_MY09.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety Correct position for children up to the age of 10. • Children who have grown out of a child seat should not...
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... shoulder as far in the buckle. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is securely fastened. 93_US_MY09.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt Press the red button on the belt buckle...
... shoulder as far in the buckle. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is securely fastened. 93_US_MY09.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 14 Safety To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt Press the red button on the belt buckle...
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... position. 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to the desired position. 93_US_MY09.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety Adjust the belt so that the guide locks in the case of a short person, the guide can be placed low, across...
... position. 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to the desired position. 93_US_MY09.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety Adjust the belt so that the guide locks in the case of a short person, the guide can be placed low, across...
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... front safety belt pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "slackening"...necessary. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. 93_US_MY09.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 16 Safety SportSedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The pretensioners are only ...
... front safety belt pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "slackening"...necessary. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. 93_US_MY09.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 16 Safety SportSedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The pretensioners are only ...
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... not twisted or lying against sharp edges. • Make sure you and inserting the tongue into the buckle. 93_US_MY09.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 75. 17 WARNING • Make sure that...
... not twisted or lying against sharp edges. • Make sure you and inserting the tongue into the buckle. 93_US_MY09.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 75. 17 WARNING • Make sure that...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 18 Safety We recommend that adjustments to the driver's seat be performed in the following front seat adjustments can be made to ...
93_US_MY09.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 18 Safety We recommend that adjustments to the driver's seat be performed in the following front seat adjustments can be made to ...
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.... Lumbar support 3 Adjust the firmness of the seat and slide the seat to provide stepless adjustment of a crash. 93_US_MY09.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety 19 Adjusting the legroom Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the lumbar support Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the...
.... Lumbar support 3 Adjust the firmness of the seat and slide the seat to provide stepless adjustment of a crash. 93_US_MY09.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety 19 Adjusting the legroom Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the lumbar support Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the...
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... adjustment Adjust the legroom with memory function, see page 21. Electrically adjustable front seats with the front lever. 93_US_MY09.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 20 Safety Electrically adjustable front seats 3 WARNING • The seats are two exceptions: • To facilitate getting into the car, both doors...
... adjustment Adjust the legroom with memory function, see page 21. Electrically adjustable front seats with the front lever. 93_US_MY09.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 20 Safety Electrically adjustable front seats 3 WARNING • The seats are two exceptions: • To facilitate getting into the car, both doors...