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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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... your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc., your Saab. in the United States and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. at 1-800-955-9007 or email them at 1-800-263-1999. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in Canada...parts or accessories that you read through the manual before taking the car out for future reference. Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled ...
... your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc., your Saab. in the United States and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. at 1-800-955-9007 or email them at 1-800-263-1999. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it in Canada...parts or accessories that you read through the manual before taking the car out for future reference. Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for your Saab dealer will be carried out. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled ...
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... care _____ 12 32 52 24 266 Fuses _____ 233 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 119 Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ 162 161 161 134 134 Safety belts _____ Child seats _____ Folding down the rear seat _____ Rear seat_____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat...
... care _____ 12 32 52 24 266 Fuses _____ 233 Glove box _____ Storage compartments____ Electric windows _____ 119 Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ 162 161 161 134 134 Safety belts _____ Child seats _____ Folding down the rear seat _____ Rear seat_____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat...
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...: checking level __ 208 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ Topping-up fluid _____ 103 217 217 217 Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission _____ 162 161 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 213 213 Battery _____ Jump starting _____ Battery charge _____ 214 197 214
...: checking level __ 208 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ Topping-up fluid _____ 103 217 217 217 Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission _____ 162 161 Power steering_____ Fluid: checking/topping up _____ 213 213 Battery _____ Jump starting _____ Battery charge _____ 214 197 214
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... 215 273 215 88 287 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Topping-up fluid _____ Washer jets_____ Washer fluid _____ 103 217 217 217 Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission _____ 162 161 Engine oil: checking level_____ 208 Battery _____ Jump starting _____ Battery charge _____ 214 197 214
... 215 273 215 88 287 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Topping-up fluid _____ Washer jets_____ Washer fluid _____ 103 217 217 217 Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission _____ 162 161 Engine oil: checking level_____ 208 Battery _____ Jump starting _____ Battery charge _____ 214 197 214
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...Saab oil 4759106 Battery No sparks, naked flames or smoking Always shield eyes. Coolant Never open when engine hot! System to be present in the vicinity of children The battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn injuries • See the Owner's Manual....book Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 8 Warning labels Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at high pressure. For instructions consult dealer manual. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 4 cyl. - ...
...Saab oil 4759106 Battery No sparks, naked flames or smoking Always shield eyes. Coolant Never open when engine hot! System to be present in the vicinity of children The battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn injuries • See the Owner's Manual....book Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 8 Warning labels Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at high pressure. For instructions consult dealer manual. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 4 cyl. - ...
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... 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 up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat Electric windows Deactivating of rear window...
... 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 up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat Electric windows Deactivating of rear window...
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Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following front seat adjustments can be performed in the following order: Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the ...
Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following front seat adjustments can be performed in the following order: Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the ...
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... cushion. Saab recommends the use of a rear-facing child seat for children. for the weight of 140 cm (55 in this vehicle, LATCH is possible - The LATCH system consists of restraint must always read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer. In this manual. The... supplied by correctly fitted child restraints. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is a label above the anchorages, see page 30. Saab recommends the use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that restraint, and also the instructions in .) or ...
... cushion. Saab recommends the use of a rear-facing child seat for children. for the weight of 140 cm (55 in this vehicle, LATCH is possible - The LATCH system consists of restraint must always read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer. In this manual. The... supplied by correctly fitted child restraints. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is a label above the anchorages, see page 30. Saab recommends the use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that restraint, and also the instructions in .) or ...
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... to inflate only once. See your dealer for your airbag system. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you do so. The service manual for service. Servicing the airbag system The airbag system must be replaced by new ones. If you should get fresh air by vehicle deformation. Improper...
... to inflate only once. See your dealer for your airbag system. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you do so. The service manual for service. Servicing the airbag system The airbag system must be replaced by new ones. If you should get fresh air by vehicle deformation. Improper...
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..., the lost will not start. Once the new remote control has been programmed, the old unit that is checked. Therefore you contact a Saab dealer. Remote control The remote control and ignition key are integrated in this code is unique to recognize the new (ordered) remote control..... Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a safe place. When a new key is programmed into the ignition switch, this manual as the traditional key. The remote control contains an electronic code that is supplied with the ignition key. The car is lost key will...
..., the lost will not start. Once the new remote control has been programmed, the old unit that is checked. Therefore you contact a Saab dealer. Remote control The remote control and ignition key are integrated in this code is unique to recognize the new (ordered) remote control..... Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a safe place. When a new key is programmed into the ignition switch, this manual as the traditional key. The remote control contains an electronic code that is supplied with the ignition key. The car is lost key will...
Owner's Manual
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...until you press one of the remote control buttons. Normal life: approx. 4 years. See Changing the key battery, page 54. Contact a Saab dealer for more than 2 seconds. In favorable conditions the range can be reprogrammed. 93_US_MY09.book Page 58 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:...trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash once. Remote control Remote control battery Some car alarm functions and indications can only be started manually, for 5 min. This function allows the alarm to attract attention. button on one of the front doors. Replace battery. Change ...
...until you press one of the remote control buttons. Normal life: approx. 4 years. See Changing the key battery, page 54. Contact a Saab dealer for more than 2 seconds. In favorable conditions the range can be reprogrammed. 93_US_MY09.book Page 58 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:...trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash once. Remote control Remote control battery Some car alarm functions and indications can only be started manually, for 5 min. This function allows the alarm to attract attention. button on one of the front doors. Replace battery. Change ...
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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).
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... soft top cover 1 Find the lug wrench, Allen key and screwdriver located under luggage compartment floor If the car is possible to raise it manually (the pressure must be released from either side. Refer to an electrical fault). This can damage the soft top mechanism. Tools under the luggage...it is easiest if you stand on either side of 20 seconds before it is without electrical power, the trunk must be unlocked manually. Do not fold the soft top having closed it manually. 93_US_MY09.book Page 68 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top...
... soft top cover 1 Find the lug wrench, Allen key and screwdriver located under luggage compartment floor If the car is possible to raise it manually (the pressure must be released from either side. Refer to an electrical fault). This can damage the soft top mechanism. Tools under the luggage...it is easiest if you stand on either side of 20 seconds before it is without electrical power, the trunk must be unlocked manually. Do not fold the soft top having closed it manually. 93_US_MY09.book Page 68 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top...
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Stand in the leading edge of the soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards the windshield. This operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of the front windshield rail. • Pinch hazard may cause personal injury. 7 Before ...
Stand in the leading edge of the soft top must be opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards the windshield. This operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of the front windshield rail. • Pinch hazard may cause personal injury. 7 Before ...
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... against the soft top cover. Rear window locked to soft top cover 11 Now lock the rear window to lock the soft top cover after manual raising. Look at the soft top cover when locking the rear window. The rear window must not move upward. Check that you contact... a Saab dealer. Closing the soft top cover 9 Lift up the front edge. It is properly locked in place by pressing up the rear window fully and ...
... against the soft top cover. Rear window locked to soft top cover 11 Now lock the rear window to lock the soft top cover after manual raising. Look at the soft top cover when locking the rear window. The rear window must not move upward. Check that you contact... a Saab dealer. Closing the soft top cover 9 Lift up the front edge. It is properly locked in place by pressing up the rear window fully and ...
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... the soft top is standing level if on the SID together with a chime: Cause Soft top front not locked. Fold the soft top again. Only manual operation possible. cool down. Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield. 93_US_MY09.book Page 71 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30...
... the soft top is standing level if on the SID together with a chime: Cause Soft top front not locked. Fold the soft top again. Only manual operation possible. cool down. Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield. 93_US_MY09.book Page 71 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30...
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.... Make sure the backrest and seat are properly locked in the event of injury during braking or in position. Illustration shows an electrically adjustable seat 3 Manually adjusted passenger seats 3 1 Raise the handle by a clear clicking noise. Electrically adjustable front seats 3 1 Raise the handle by the head restraint on the seat. 2 Tip...
.... Make sure the backrest and seat are properly locked in the event of injury during braking or in position. Illustration shows an electrically adjustable seat 3 Manually adjusted passenger seats 3 1 Raise the handle by a clear clicking noise. Electrically adjustable front seats 3 1 Raise the handle by the head restraint on the seat. 2 Tip...
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...locking system, it can be unlocked manually. 1 Take the traditional key out of the remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse (see page 54). 2 Carefully prise off the round cover using the traditional key. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to damage the paintwork. 3...WARNING Some models have the central locking system checked. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the wind deflector carefully. Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is available as not to have a spoiler on the trunklid. Avoid getting fingers and hands trapped between the spoiler...
...locking system, it can be unlocked manually. 1 Take the traditional key out of the remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse (see page 54). 2 Carefully prise off the round cover using the traditional key. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to damage the paintwork. 3...WARNING Some models have the central locking system checked. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the wind deflector carefully. Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is available as not to have a spoiler on the trunklid. Avoid getting fingers and hands trapped between the spoiler...
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...the car if these two lights are on (see page 100). When the fog lights are next needed, they will be transported on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake fluid level low. Front fog lights 3 This light indicates when the front fog lights are switched off automatically when.... If the level is switched off . This light indicates when the brake fluid level is still normal, you contact a Saab dealer. The following message is still on manually. High beam Indicator This light shows when the high beam is shown on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked...
...the car if these two lights are on (see page 100). When the fog lights are next needed, they will be transported on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake fluid level low. Front fog lights 3 This light indicates when the front fog lights are switched off automatically when.... If the level is switched off . This light indicates when the brake fluid level is still normal, you contact a Saab dealer. The following message is still on manually. High beam Indicator This light shows when the high beam is shown on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked...