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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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...followed. We recommend that are not approved by Saab Cars USA, Inc. Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for the first time and keep it does not specify the equipment or features included on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or ...that you may cause personal injury. NOTICE NOTICE texts warns of potential damage to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in all cars (can depend on individual models. customers), a dealer directory with the car is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire...
...followed. We recommend that are not approved by Saab Cars USA, Inc. Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for the first time and keep it does not specify the equipment or features included on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or ...that you may cause personal injury. NOTICE NOTICE texts warns of potential damage to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in all cars (can depend on individual models. customers), a dealer directory with the car is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire...
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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).
Owner's Manual
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93_US_MY09.book Page 47 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Security 47 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 48 48 56 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 47 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Security 47 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 48 48 56 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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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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...when closing the trunklid. 93_US_MY09.book Page 80 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 80 9-3 Convertible Spoiler on trunklid 3 WARNING Some models have the central locking system checked. Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is available as not to have a spoiler on ...prise off the round cover using the traditional key. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the wind deflector carefully. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to damage the paintwork. 3 Unlock the trunk lid using your nails, a credit card or similar so as an accessory. Unlocking the ...
...when closing the trunklid. 93_US_MY09.book Page 80 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 80 9-3 Convertible Spoiler on trunklid 3 WARNING Some models have the central locking system checked. Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is available as not to have a spoiler on ...prise off the round cover using the traditional key. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the wind deflector carefully. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to damage the paintwork. 3 Unlock the trunk lid using your nails, a credit card or similar so as an accessory. Unlocking the ...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 81 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Instruments and controls 81 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID)_____ Switches _____ Wipers and washers ____ Automatic climatecontrol system (ACC)__ 82 87 89 97 103 107 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 81 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Instruments and controls 81 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID)_____ Switches _____ Wipers and washers ____ Automatic climatecontrol system (ACC)__ 82 87 89 97 103 107 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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... average speed is updated during the journey, you can see Using DIST as a trip meter). The time of driving) are even shown in Night Panel model. After the distance to destination has decreased to 100 miles. First, set to zero, Dist will operate normally if required.
... average speed is updated during the journey, you can see Using DIST as a trip meter). The time of driving) are even shown in Night Panel model. After the distance to destination has decreased to 100 miles. First, set to zero, Dist will operate normally if required.
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93_US_MY09.book Page 117 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Interior equipment 117 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment _____ Electric windows_____ Rear view mirrors _____ Moonroof 3 _____ Interior lighting _____ Cup holder 3 _____ Power Outlet 3 _____ Storage compartments__ Trunk _____ 118 119 122 128 131 133 134 134 136 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 117 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Interior equipment 117 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment _____ Electric windows_____ Rear view mirrors _____ Moonroof 3 _____ Interior lighting _____ Cup holder 3 _____ Power Outlet 3 _____ Storage compartments__ Trunk _____ 118 119 122 128 131 133 134 134 136 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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93_US_MY09.book Page 120 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 120 Interior equipment Pinch protection 3 WARNING On certain model variants, the front electric windows are equipped with pinch protection. If the window does not close Take care when closing 3: Raise the button all the ...
93_US_MY09.book Page 120 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 120 Interior equipment Pinch protection 3 WARNING On certain model variants, the front electric windows are equipped with pinch protection. If the window does not close Take care when closing 3: Raise the button all the ...
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... are stored in the desired direction. The mirrors can be retracted manually. The mirror heating is located under the touch pad. Reversing position 3 On certain model variants, the passenger-side mirror glass can also be angled down to facilitate reversing. If the car has an electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory...
... are stored in the desired direction. The mirrors can be retracted manually. The mirror heating is located under the touch pad. Reversing position 3 On certain model variants, the passenger-side mirror glass can also be angled down to facilitate reversing. If the car has an electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory...
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..., the programmed garage opener buttons be erased for future programming procedures (i.e., new vehicle purchase). Do not use the garage opener with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.). The lever should be in the normal position when you may be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants...
..., the programmed garage opener buttons be erased for future programming procedures (i.e., new vehicle purchase). Do not use the garage opener with any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.). The lever should be in the normal position when you may be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants...
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... (TCS) _____ Electronic Stability Program ESP® _____ Parking brake_____ 150 151 152 153 156 160 161 162 169 170 173 173 175 177 Parking_____ Saab Parking Assistance 3 _____ Economical driving_____ Driving in cold weather__ Driving in hot climates __ Towing a trailer 3 _____ Driving with a roof rack load _____ Driving with... _____ 177 180 183 185 187 188 192 192 193 193 193 197 199 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
... (TCS) _____ Electronic Stability Program ESP® _____ Parking brake_____ 150 151 152 153 156 160 161 162 169 170 173 173 175 177 Parking_____ Saab Parking Assistance 3 _____ Economical driving_____ Driving in cold weather__ Driving in hot climates __ Towing a trailer 3 _____ Driving with a roof rack load _____ Driving with... _____ 177 180 183 185 187 188 192 192 193 193 193 197 199 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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... road surface is slippery, you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking, to enable you to remain in the M position. On these models, it back. Select a higher gear by pressing the right-hand button and a lower gear by pulling it is in a low gear for manual gear selection...
... road surface is slippery, you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking, to enable you to remain in the M position. On these models, it back. Select a higher gear by pressing the right-hand button and a lower gear by pulling it is in a low gear for manual gear selection...
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...on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment. The towbar must not be charged for example. There is switched off. Saab recommendations: • Use a genuine Saab trailer hitch that the wheels can also have interior and exterior lighting even when the car's ignition is also access to ...power in the electrical center on certain models. There is otherwise a risk of personal injury or damage to the bumper should the trailer start ...
...on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment. The towbar must not be charged for example. There is switched off. Saab recommendations: • Use a genuine Saab trailer hitch that the wheels can also have interior and exterior lighting even when the car's ignition is also access to ...power in the electrical center on certain models. There is otherwise a risk of personal injury or damage to the bumper should the trailer start ...
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... belt _____ Wipers and washers ___ Wiper blades _____ Changing bulbs _____ Fuses _____ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 202 203 206 207 208 209 210 210 212 213 214 215 216 216 218 233 Tires...
... belt _____ Wipers and washers ___ Wiper blades _____ Changing bulbs _____ Fuses _____ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 202 203 206 207 208 209 210 210 212 213 214 215 216 216 218 233 Tires...
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... Transportation motor vehicle safety standards. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called "wear bars", that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand and or model name molding on the tire placard, see page 285. Department of tread remains. vehicle capacity weight;
... Transportation motor vehicle safety standards. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called "wear bars", that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand and or model name molding on the tire placard, see page 285. Department of tread remains. vehicle capacity weight;
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93_US_MY09.book Page 277 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Customer Assistance and Information 277 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ Owner assistance _____ Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _____ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government_____ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders _____ 278 280 281 281 282 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 277 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Customer Assistance and Information 277 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ Owner assistance _____ Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _____ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government_____ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders _____ 278 280 281 281 282 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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... or by professional technicians. and Canada) Two change of Address Notification (U.S. In the U.S. Consult your Saab dealer for prices for the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 car lines can be ordered through your model. Canadian or U.S. If the booklet is 1-800-955-9007. Service information Factory Service Manuals for your dealer. 93_US_MY09.book Page 280 Tuesday...
... or by professional technicians. and Canada) Two change of Address Notification (U.S. In the U.S. Consult your Saab dealer for prices for the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 car lines can be ordered through your model. Canadian or U.S. If the booklet is 1-800-955-9007. Service information Factory Service Manuals for your dealer. 93_US_MY09.book Page 280 Tuesday...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 283 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Technical data 283 Technical data General data _____ Engine _____ Engine oil_____ Fuel_____ Engines _____ Electrical system_____ Brake system_____ Wheels and tires _____ Plates and labels _____ 284 286 286 287 287 287 287 288 292 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 283 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Technical data 283 Technical data General data _____ Engine _____ Engine oil_____ Fuel_____ Engines _____ Electrical system_____ Brake system_____ Wheels and tires _____ Plates and labels _____ 284 286 286 287 287 287 287 288 292 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).