Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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... as far in on door pillar, SportSedan and SportCombi Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the Convertible is not adjustable due to tighten the lap belt part. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is securely fastened. The belt guide...
... as far in on door pillar, SportSedan and SportCombi Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the Convertible is not adjustable due to tighten the lap belt part. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is securely fastened. The belt guide...
Owner's Manual
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... . Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the car is in use but not activated should the car roll over crash. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. We recommend that you contact... a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. The pretensioners are activated in a roll over . The ...
... . Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the car is in use but not activated should the car roll over crash. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. We recommend that you contact... a Saab dealer for any alterations or repairs to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. The pretensioners are activated in a roll over . The ...
Owner's Manual
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... belt part. 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 the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page...
... belt part. 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 the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page...
Owner's Manual
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... backrest, where it is a mechanical system, actuated by body weight. The SAHR is connected to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to press the head restraint forward and upward, thus limiting... head restraint forward and downward. 93_US_MY09.book Page 23 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety 23 Head restraints SportSedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74.
... backrest, where it is a mechanical system, actuated by body weight. The SAHR is connected to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to press the head restraint forward and upward, thus limiting... head restraint forward and downward. 93_US_MY09.book Page 23 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety 23 Head restraints SportSedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74.
Owner's Manual
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...), see page 28, on the back of the rear seat (SportCombi), see page 29 and behind the head restraints (Convertible) see picture on the rear center position (not Convertible). The lower anchorages are they to be used for adult safety belts. When fitting child restraints in a seat inside a...for all children under 18 kg (40 lbs.) as is possible - Make sure that you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. WARNING Child top tether anchorages are equipped to facilitate proper fitting of the...
...), see page 28, on the back of the rear seat (SportCombi), see page 29 and behind the head restraints (Convertible) see picture on the rear center position (not Convertible). The lower anchorages are they to be used for adult safety belts. When fitting child restraints in a seat inside a...for all children under 18 kg (40 lbs.) as is possible - Make sure that you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. WARNING Child top tether anchorages are equipped to facilitate proper fitting of the...
Owner's Manual
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The right side and left side rear passenger seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the rear seat, Convertible Lower anchorages in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. 93_US_MY09.book Page 26 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM... 26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations, SportSedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with...
The right side and left side rear passenger seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the rear seat, Convertible Lower anchorages in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. 93_US_MY09.book Page 26 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM... 26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Lower anchor and top tether anchor locations, SportSedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with...
Owner's Manual
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.... 7 Put the head restraint back on and make sure it in the rear seat. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Adjust it is pressed hard against the backrest. 6 Pull the child restraint to put the head restraint back on the seating position where the... attached according to be installed and attach the restraint as described in which the child restraint is to be used for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to Canadian and U.S. Child restraints with two top tether anchorages.
.... 7 Put the head restraint back on and make sure it in the rear seat. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. Adjust it is pressed hard against the backrest. 6 Pull the child restraint to put the head restraint back on the seating position where the... attached according to be installed and attach the restraint as described in which the child restraint is to be used for forward facing child seats Convertible WARNING Child top tether anchorages are they to Canadian and U.S. Child restraints with two top tether anchorages.
Owner's Manual
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... whole operation takes roughly 0.1 second, quicker than 59 in. (150 cm). The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for front seats Convertible: and outer rear seats. Contact service. When the system is activated at the moment of impact. The control module also controls whether...see page 42. Which airbag system components are deployed depends on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (SportSedan and SportCombi) and roll over bars (Convertible). 93_US_MY09.book Page 32 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM ...
... whole operation takes roughly 0.1 second, quicker than 59 in. (150 cm). The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for front seats Convertible: and outer rear seats. Contact service. When the system is activated at the moment of impact. The control module also controls whether...see page 42. Which airbag system components are deployed depends on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will also be deployed: safety belt pretensioners, inflatable curtains (SportSedan and SportCombi) and roll over bars (Convertible). 93_US_MY09.book Page 32 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM ...
Owner's Manual
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...warning could reduce the effectiveness of the head protection and inflatable curtain (SportSedan and SportCombi). Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. Failure to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in...not inflating as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either. • Never place any object in the area that you contact a Saab dealer. We recommend that would be occupied by the inflated airbag. • For optimum protection, sit upright in the seat, with side ...
...warning could reduce the effectiveness of the head protection and inflatable curtain (SportSedan and SportCombi). Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Convertible soft top) are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. Failure to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in...not inflating as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either. • Never place any object in the area that you contact a Saab dealer. We recommend that would be occupied by the inflated airbag. • For optimum protection, sit upright in the seat, with side ...
Owner's Manual
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These are located at the rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of the sills. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one at the rear of each side of impact, while the safety belt pretensioners on the side of the ... protection is only activated on both sides are deployed. Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, SportSedan and SportCombi 41 Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible There are two sensors on each side of the car, one on each C-pillar. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners...
These are located at the rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of the sills. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one at the rear of each side of impact, while the safety belt pretensioners on the side of the ... protection is only activated on both sides are deployed. Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, SportSedan and SportCombi 41 Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible There are two sensors on each side of the car, one on each C-pillar. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners...
Owner's Manual
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93_US_MY09.book Page 61 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 61 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ 62 63 68 71 73 Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows_____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ 74 75 76 77 79 80 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 61 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 61 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ 62 63 68 71 73 Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows_____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ 74 75 76 77 79 80 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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... that the soft top cover is locked, see page 267. This applies to car washes that certain automatic car washes can damage the soft top. Saab advises against the body. Folding a wet or damp soft top can hamper their function. • When operating the soft top, raise or fold it...page 64. • Do not operate the soft top in temperatures below 23 °F (-5 °C). • Note 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 check that...
... that the soft top cover is locked, see page 267. This applies to car washes that certain automatic car washes can damage the soft top. Saab advises against the body. Folding a wet or damp soft top can hamper their function. • When operating the soft top, raise or fold it...page 64. • Do not operate the soft top in temperatures below 23 °F (-5 °C). • Note 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 check that...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. This speed can seriously damage the components of the soft top system. We recommend that can appear on the SID are bystanders close to... top. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on the instrument panel. 93_US_MY09.book Page 63 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 63 Operating the soft top WARNING • Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the pinch hazard...
... 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. This speed can seriously damage the components of the soft top system. We recommend that can appear on the SID are bystanders close to... top. Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on the instrument panel. 93_US_MY09.book Page 63 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 63 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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... the instrument panel as the soft top switch while folding the soft top. 93_US_MY09.book Page 64 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 64 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the same section of...
... the instrument panel as the soft top switch while folding the soft top. 93_US_MY09.book Page 64 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 64 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the same section of...
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. 93_US_MY09.book Page 65 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 65 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. 93_US_MY09.book Page 65 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 65 1 Rear window raised.
Owner's Manual
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... the upper edge of the buttons on the SID. behind car, min. 2" (5 cm). 93_US_MY09.book Page 66 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 66 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold it idle. Refer to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds. This will be locked. Completed raising is a malfunction a text message...
... the upper edge of the buttons on the SID. behind car, min. 2" (5 cm). 93_US_MY09.book Page 66 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 66 9-3 Convertible 2 Press and hold it idle. Refer to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds. This will be locked. Completed raising is a malfunction a text message...
Owner's Manual
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a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm 93_US_MY09.book Page 67 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 67 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 93_US_MY09.book Page 67 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 67 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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... of 20 seconds before it is easiest if you stand on either side. 93_US_MY09.book Page 68 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on right-hand side. 4 Close the trunk lid fully...
... of 20 seconds before it is easiest if you stand on either side. 93_US_MY09.book Page 68 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in the trunk, one on right-hand side. 4 Close the trunk lid fully...
Owner's Manual
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... soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards the windshield. 93_US_MY09.book Page 69 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened . WARNING • Do not touch the hinges and struts of the soft top during raising. • Keep your hands clear...
... soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards the windshield. 93_US_MY09.book Page 69 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened . WARNING • Do not touch the hinges and struts of the soft top during raising. • Keep your hands clear...