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Owner’s Manual

Saab 9-3 M2001

Saab Automobile AB 2000

Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden

Printed in Sweden

Safety

Security

Convertible

Instruments and controls

Saab 9-3 Audio System

OnStar - Telematics 117

Interior equipment, trunk 129

Starting and driving 151

Car care 191

Maintenance and owner assistance 235

Technical data 243

Index 257

Summary of Contents for 2001 9-3

Page 1: ...le AB Trollh ttan Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 11 Security 35 Convertible 47 Instruments and controls 59 Saab 9 3 Audio System 93 OnStar Telematics 117 Interior equipment trunk 129 Starting and dri...

Page 2: ...the manual and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular main...

Page 3: ...ing turbo pressure ___ 67 Fuel gauge __________________ 68 Temperature gauge ____________ 67 IB731 Ashtrays ___________________ 141 Cigarette lighter ______________ 141 Trip computer Saab Information...

Page 4: ...ad ____ 182 Mounting of roof rack __________ 182 Maximum loads ______________ 244 Hood release handle __________ 192 Engine compartment washing __ 226 Central locking __________ 36 Interior locking bu...

Page 5: ...nsmission __ 162 IB1353 Seat adjustment ________ 130 Safety belts _____________ 12 Seat heating ___________ 135 Rear seat _____________ 144 Folding down the rear seat 144 Child seats _____________ 19...

Page 6: ...01 Battery charge _______________ 201 Jump starting ________________ 187 IB1624 Engine description ____________ 194 Engine oil level control and topping up _______________ 196 Engine oil changing ____...

Page 7: ...BURNS Keep battery upright Avoid contact with eyes skin and clothing In the event of an accident flush affected area promptly with water and seek medical help KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Warning lab...

Page 8: ...arts when beam is in unlocked position WARNING WL9 Wheel changing Intended for the Saab 9 5 and 9 3 Use the jack only on firm level ground Use blocks Max jack load 2200 lbs 1000 kg For further informa...

Page 9: ...re is a wheel cover remove it by inserting a screwdriver behind it and prying it off 5 Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn using the tool in the toolkit 6 Wind up the jack so that the wheel clears t...

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Page 11: ...11 Safety Safety belts 12 Head restraint 18 Child safety 19 Airbag Supplemental RestraintSystem SRS 28 IB1301...

Page 12: ...19 Check that the tongue of the belt lock engages properly To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a collision the roof pillars and side edges of the headlining incorporate cushioning mate...

Page 13: ...rethan necessary as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position Only one person per safety belt For most of the time a safety belt is worn the retractor wi...

Page 14: ...adjustment In the 9 3 Coup and 9 3 Convertible the lower outer anchorage point is in the rear of the sill which makes it all the more important that the lap strap is not slack during use Grasp the sh...

Page 15: ...from the throat but still provides safe restraint Raise the belt guide by pushing it upwards to the desired position To lower it the release button must first be depressed Check thatit has engaged in...

Page 16: ...der as possible Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt See page 148 for securing of load See page 224 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc WARNING Make sure that the be...

Page 17: ...polishes oils and chemicals and particularly battery acid Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed contaminated or damaged It...

Page 18: ...bybody weight Themechanism is built into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint The SAHR does not normally need to be replaced after a rear end collision The head restrai...

Page 19: ...hildren can suffer heat stroke per haps die in a matter of minutes Children can put the car into gear and hurt themselves or others At gas stations take the keys from the car while filling the tank Ne...

Page 20: ...by the lap portion of the safety belt make use of the locking function of the buckle Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion The b...

Page 21: ...attachments located where the seat and back cushions come together Top tether are upper attachments located between beltbeam and parcel shelf see page 23 and 24 Saab recommends rearward facing child...

Page 22: ...seat back just above each attachment bar to facilitate installing the child restraint 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated outboard rear seat cushions 2 Press the child restraint rearw...

Page 23: ...located just behind the child restraint 7 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the seat belt as described in the child restraint mounting instruction 8 Tighten the tether so that...

Page 24: ...strap through the slit opening 8 Attach the tether to the anchorage This might be easier if you insert your other hand between the backrest and the crossmember to help attach the tether 9 Raise the b...

Page 25: ...gs should be used The tethers should be fixed to the beam beneath the driver s and passenger s seat The fixing points are color marked Make sure that it is possible to fit it in accor dance with the m...

Page 26: ...nd remount it Make certain that it is locked securely in place 2 Lift up the booster seat s headrest 3 Pull out the upper part of the opener strap and lower the seat itself Make cer tain that it is lo...

Page 27: ...Use only the vehicle s lap and shoul der belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat The seat must not be modified or changed in any way Do not leave a child alone in a car with out sup...

Page 28: ...link ing of an eye These airbags are triggered only by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal colli sions They will not be activated by minor front end impacts rear end or side impacts or by the...

Page 29: ...airbag should inflate The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth such as a pipe for instance Some components of the airbag will be hot for a short time In some circum stances the airbag...

Page 30: ...rbag is inflated in a collision The glove compartment must be closed while travelling An open glove compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a collision Never place anything on the da...

Page 31: ...that could affect the mois ture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors It is essential that the mois ture barrier thick plastic film in the front door is not damaged in any way Improvement of the...

Page 32: ...ays on after you start your vehicle WARNING Under no circumstances should any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag s electri cal circuitry Before starting any welding wor...

Page 33: ...ort drivers special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat When do t...

Page 34: ...It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards What should I do if the AIR BAG warning light comes on If the warning light is on it means that a fault has been detected in the system The airbag canno...

Page 35: ...35 Security Security Doors 36 Central locking 36 Car alarm 41 IB1534...

Page 36: ...s are supplied with the car It is pos sible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car If one is lost contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement If an additional key i...

Page 37: ...2 Press once on the control driver s door is unlocked Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm NOTE The key contains delicate electron...

Page 38: ...perative when the car is locked from the outside The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on sedan The driver s door lock button will lock unlock both on the Convertib...

Page 39: ...on the inside of the battery cover Avoid putting fin gerprints on the flat sides of the battery Dispose of the old battery properly when you buy a new one These batteries contain substances that are e...

Page 40: ...that must be carefully pushed aside The trunk is opened using the opening handle above the number plate Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators blinking three times The unlocking b...

Page 41: ...ash three times per second for ten seconds to indicate that something is wrong Check to ensure that all the doors plus trunk lid and hood are closed properly If the fault persists LED flashing when re...

Page 42: ...the key from the switch Next press and hold the NIGHT PANEL buttonuntil DOORALARMONLY appears on the SID and a chime sounds The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes or the glass senso...

Page 43: ...he car Push the LOCK switch on the center con sole for 2 seconds not Convertibles These actions will trigger the alarm hazard warning lights and siren To deactivate panic function Push one of the butt...

Page 44: ...e the sensor see page 42 Key The range of the key is normally 5 10 yds 5 10 metres although it can be substantially more than this in ideal conditions If the key is not working it may be because the c...

Page 45: ...hree sec onds intervals Fault in a switch serving doors hood or trunk lid Flashing instead of being on continuously during delay period SID message Reason action SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a faulty...

Page 46: ...may cause undesired oper ation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada only This device complies with RSS 2...

Page 47: ...Raising the soft top 51 Manual raising of the soft top 52 Fault messages in SID 54 Central operation of the windows 9 3Convertible 55 Trunk 9 3 Convertible 56 Rear seat 56 Cleaning the soft top 9 3 C...

Page 48: ...advise against washing a Saab 9 3 Con vertible in automatic carwashes Note that certain automatic car washes can cause water to leak in places that nor mally would not leak Do not direct high pressur...

Page 49: ...p during folding because of the pinch hazard Do not operate the soft top with pas sengers in the rear seat or bystanders right next to the car because of the risk of head injuries After lowering the t...

Page 50: ...he windows 4 Check that there are no fault messages on the SID see page 54 NOTE After folding the top down you should check that the front of the tonneau cover is locked at the front on both sides bef...

Page 51: ...top is raised The window operation is bypassed throughout the raising cycle to prevent the windows being raised 3 Pull the front end of the soft top down with the aid of the closing handle and lock th...

Page 52: ...t half a turn 5 Open the trunk lid 6 Take out the wheel lug wrench 7 In the soft top tonneau mechanism and inside the trunk lid lining on the right hand side is a hole into which the straight part of...

Page 53: ...stagain Seethatthe safety beltsdon t get caught Be sure the seat back locks in place on both sides 16 Sit down in the front seat open the handle and lock the soft top to the wind shield beam Make sure...

Page 54: ...9 FINISH SOFT TOP MOTION Raising or lowering was stopped before the cycle completed Finish the soft top motion completely CHECK SOFT TOP COVER The soft top cover is not being locked The soft top cover...

Page 55: ...top down you can lower all windows by continuing to hold the ROOF button backwards after the soft top has been folded down When the soft top is being raised all side windows are automatically lowered...

Page 56: ...intended for two passen gers The two rear seat positions have three point safety belts with inertia reels Lowering the rear seatback To increase the load carrying capacity of the car the rear seatback...

Page 57: ...54 NOTE Note that some automatic car washes can damage a textile soft top This applies to washes that have mechani cal feelers in contact with the body work We advise against washing a Saab 9 3 Conve...

Page 58: ...indow is made of glass when necessary you can use an ice scraper on the outside Never use a scraper on the inside Interior lighting Thefront lightis located on the frontroofrail The rear lighting cons...

Page 59: ...9 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights 60 Instruments 66 Trip computer SID 69 Switches 75 Wipers and washers 78 Manual climate control system 80 Automatic climate control ACC 84 IB946...

Page 60: ...comes on while you are driving stop as soon as possible and where it is safe to do so switch off the engine and check the engine oil level see page 196 NOTE The car must not be driven under any cir c...

Page 61: ...arning light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir see page 200 If the ABS warning light is on at the same time the ABS system may be inoperative because of...

Page 62: ...s when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position It should go out after the engine has started Indicator fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2 5 gallons 10 litre...

Page 63: ...Mode Indicator On cars with automatic transmission the indicator light comes on when you press the SPORT button on the gear lever knob In SPORT mode the transmission remains longer in the D 3 2 1 gea...

Page 64: ...ts it is still possible in most cases to drive the car see page 165 Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible Rear fog light Indicator This light shows w...

Page 65: ...d see page 172 Traction Control System OFF indicator option This light comes on when the traction controlsystem TCS is switched off with the TCS button IMPORTANT Thetractioncontrolsystemis switched on...

Page 66: ...metres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles Reset button The button is located close to the right of the odometer and trip meter in the main instru ment panel The reset button has two functio...

Page 67: ...by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank do not remove the cap If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark the SID will display the message FILL COOLANT FLUID Pressure gauge The tur...

Page 68: ...re The pres sure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone indicating reduced engine output and thus reduces the speed of the car as well Fuel gauge The fuel tank capacity is 17 0 gal 64...

Page 69: ...6 and 38 F 3 and 3 C and also when temperature is selected and it has been outside the range from 21 to 43 F 6 C to 6 C and again enters the range between 26 and 38 F 3 C and 3 C WARNING It is strongl...

Page 70: ...the month in the same way 6 Touch SET 7 Set the day in the same way 8 Press SET to save the date setting Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed warning function 2 Pr...

Page 71: ...ch will be 100 miles 160 km Using DIST as a trip meter If no value has been set for the DIST func tion DIST will now function as a trip meter indicated by an arrow on the far right of the display Pres...

Page 72: ...tion based on current speed Programmed values for DIST ALARM and SPD will not be reset see the respective function CHECK messages When the engine is started CHECKING will appear on the display for abo...

Page 73: ...acklighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed Note All indicator and warning lights together with the display of CHECK mes sages will operate as normal The following conditions will wake...

Page 74: ...t the required units 3 Touch SET 4 Press or to select the required language 5 Touch SET Clock Set the clock by means of the two small buttons under the digital clock on the left of the display When th...

Page 75: ...g Note The lighting switch must be in parking or headlight position to operate the rear fog light see page 77 The headlights come on when the ignition switch is in the OFF ON or START posi tions Note...

Page 76: ...indicators are can celled automatically stalk returns to off position after most turns The stalk also has an intermediate spring loaded position that is useful for sig nalling when changing lanes or...

Page 77: ...Press the button to switch on the fog lights fitted in the front spoiler These should be used in poor visibility They will only operate on low beam and switch off automatically on high beam Make sure...

Page 78: ...e spring loaded position between 0 and 2 will produce a single sweep of the wipers Washers When the washers are operated the wipers will make 3 4 or 5 sweeps depending on how long the washers were in...

Page 79: ...to intermittent wiping if this has been selected When washing wiping of the rear window ends the wiper makes a single sweep after about 15 seconds to wipe away any remaining washer fluid Moving the c...

Page 80: ...between the three main settings so that the available air can be apportioned between the floor and the windshield defroster or between the floor and the panel To counter cold drafts from the front si...

Page 81: ...incl rear center vent As the winter comfort setting we recommend that the distribution knob be turned two steps to the left from the Defroster position IB762 Settings for variousweather conditions Sum...

Page 82: ...r to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity the more con densation will form When the button is depressed the regular air intak...

Page 83: ...e Recommended settings in severe cold On starting with a cold engine set the fan switch to position 2 and select defrost to heat the cabin and defrost the windshield as quickly as possible When the en...

Page 84: ...hu midified and cooled and finally if required heated The temperature interval within which you can make adjustments is 58 82 F 15 27 C Outside it there is the HIposition max heat and high fan speed a...

Page 85: ...anything is placed over the sun sensor the ACC system will not function properly Condensation water When the A C compressor is on the incom ing air is dehumidified The resulting con densation water i...

Page 86: ...When the system is set to AUTO the temperature air distribution fan speed and recirculation will be con trolled automatically The air conditioning is activated auto matically if the outside temperatu...

Page 87: ...will be shown on the display and AUTO will go out The demister function remains oper ative until another selection is made but the heating of the rear window and the outside mirrors will be switched o...

Page 88: ...nual selec tions will revert to automatic control at the same time Press simulta neously Button Display Recirculation is controlled automati cally but there is also manual ON OFF control When this fun...

Page 89: ...ures above 32 F 0 C in order to cool and dehumidify the incoming air unless the ECON button has been depressed As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value the fan speed will be decrease...

Page 90: ...up on these selections every time the ignition is switched on But notice that the ignition must have been off for at least 10 minutes before you try out the saved setting 1 Select the desired setting...

Page 91: ...AUTO will still show on the display after a function has been saved in Programming II Additional programming features see page 255 Function Operation in AUTO mode after Programming II Standard operat...

Page 92: ...if the battery has been disconnected Extinguishing the lighting in ACC See section Night panel page 73 ACC 9 3 Convertible When the soft top is folded down the ACC system goes over to manual temperatu...

Page 93: ...e to the Saab 9 3 Audio System 95 Sound controls 97 Radio 98 Cassette player 100 CD player 103 CD changer 105 General functions 108 Steering wheel controls 109 Security lock 109 Technical data 110 Ins...

Page 94: ...at the front and two at the rear Output is 4x20 watts The Prestige Audio System 3 has two addi tional loudspeakers They are mounted in the front doors and reproduce bass tones below200 Hz Thesesubwoo...

Page 95: ...utton and adjust the bass level Lock the setting by pushing the button in TRE Press to release the button and adjust the tre ble Lock the setting by pushing the button in FAD Press to release the butt...

Page 96: ...yback Touch SEEK at either end to change track Press and hold briefly fast playback or fast track changes Touch center on SEEK change between functions fast playback PLAY and fast track changes TRACK...

Page 97: ...s elapsed since a con trol button was pressed if the Audio system was switched on when the ignition key was not in the switch VOL Volume BAL Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the b...

Page 98: ...he M indicator appears on the display The function will revert to automatic seek tuning two seconds after the last manual frequency change has been made Band selector 3 Touch the RADIO BAND button rep...

Page 99: ...to select the Weather Band mode The radio will automatically search for the strongest national weather service station in the area When a weather band station is received the display indi cates WB Th...

Page 100: ...the other side of the tape press The deck will automatically change the play back direction when the end of the tape is reached be it during playback fast forward rewind or music search Dolby noise re...

Page 101: ...ss once to cancel fast forward Press and hold until a chime sounds to switch to music search Fast rewind WIND is performed in the same way as fast forward Auto music search Blank skip To switch the Bl...

Page 102: ...inside the cassette player to maintain good reproduction and to prevent unneces sary wear To reset the playing time meter 1 Remove the current tape 2 Load the cleaning tape and play it for the require...

Page 103: ...1 To cancel playback press the eject or RADIO button Track search 1 Touch or repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Touching once will restart playback from the beginning of the current t...

Page 104: ...ent disc When this function is selected RDM will appear at the bottom of the dis play Touch to move from the current track to the next during random playback Touch to repeat the current track during r...

Page 105: ...on of the magazine for load ing see picture Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide the cover closed again To select the CD changer If the Audio System is in the RADIO mod...

Page 106: ...t with the first track on the first CD when the CD changer is selected and the following will appear on the display Selecting CDs 1 When the CD changer is operating the radio preset buttons work for t...

Page 107: ...n is released Fast track changes Touch SEEK mid segment to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of and The selected mode will also be active...

Page 108: ...VOL To change the volume setting Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Adjust the volume Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the buttons on the bottom row of the...

Page 109: ...VOL Volume adjust Security lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec tronic security lock The special code is unique to the car in which the Audio System is fitted Each time the Audio System is s...

Page 110: ...f presets FM __________________________ 3 x 6 AM __________________________ 2 x 6 Frequency range FM __________________________ 87 9 MHz 107 9 MHz AM __________________________ 530 kHz 1710 kHz WB____...

Page 111: ...waves from an FM transmit ter collide with a large building for example they will be reflected so that they reach the car antenna slightly later than the direct waves This is referred to as multipath...

Page 112: ...to a weak transmit ter in the vicinity of a stronger one the car s antennas will receive signals from both Such interference is apparent when the unwanted broadcast can be heard faintly in the backgro...

Page 113: ...cated in the front windscreen pillar Audio System mute functions when phone activated Phone conversation amplified through Audio System speakers WARNING To prevent crashes while using a cell phone Do...

Page 114: ...arate external antenna radiate an electromagnetic field inside the car Saab therefore recommends that a car phone radio transmitter should always be connected to an external antenna An external antenn...

Page 115: ...on at the same time The station presets will be cancelled and replaced by preset frequencies NOTE Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault If you are at all unsure contact an autho...

Page 116: ...116 Saab 9 3 Audio System This page has been left blank...

Page 117: ...on of air bag deployment 120 Emergency services 120 Roadside assistance 121 Stolen vehicle tracking 121 Accident Assist 121 OnStar Med Net 121 Hands free communication 121 The OnStar Premium Plan 121...

Page 118: ...get started using OnStar including descriptions of all OnStar services It also introduces the added services of Personal Calling Virtual Advisor and the Onstar Subscriber Web site For a complete expla...

Page 119: ...cations link and seamless inte gration into your Saab This system allows our OnStarAdvisors to pinpointyour Saab s location precisely This way Advisors can provide you with a range of helpful services...

Page 120: ...forgotten your PIN just call the OnStar Cen ter For security reasons we will send your PIN to you in the mail The OnStar Safety and Security Plan The OnStar Safety and Security Plan is part of the Pr...

Page 121: ...ication Talking to an OnStar Advisor is easy and hands free Simply press the OnStar but ton and a small microphone picks up your voice while the OnStar Advisor talks to you through your stereo speaker...

Page 122: ...cing or receiving a call once you press the button you never have to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road The ease of the hands free communication service allows you to enjoy an eve...

Page 123: ...Ifthe last response from the system was Ready this command will exit voice recognition Placing a Call There are three ways to place a call 1 By using a particular number say DIAL 2 By using a stored...

Page 124: ...bscriber Website For more infor mation about the OnStar Subscriber Web site please see page 127 Automatic Replenishment If you run out of units during a call your call will be terminated and you will...

Page 125: ...f your Saab is equipped with steering wheel controls the volume of the audio portion of Personal Calling is controlled with your steering wheel volume control In vehicles without steering wheel contro...

Page 126: ...following general categories will give you an overview of the types of information avail able to you For complete up to date cate gories you can go to the Saab Cars USA Inc Website at www saabusa com...

Page 127: ...site simply go to www onstar com and then click on the OnStar Subscriber link The OnStar Sub scriber Website is a secured site that is password protected You will be required to provide your OnStar ac...

Page 128: ...s you authorize it or we are required to by the legal process or in such cases where you have provided it for billing purposes or you have requested a hotel res ervation are sending flowers etc Having...

Page 129: ...teering wheel adjust ment 137 Electrical windows 136 Sunroof option 138 Interior lighting 139 Cup holder 140 Ashtrays 141 Glove compartment 141 Rear view mirrors 143 Trunk Coup and 5 door 144 Tools an...

Page 130: ...er to raise the seat The lever is spring loaded to return to its neutral posi tion Repeated lifting of the lever will increase the height in steps Press down the lever to lower the seat Repeated downw...

Page 131: ...nside of the back rest so that the driver can tilt the backrest for the convenience of rear seat passengers Raise the release levers to tip the backrest forward Lumbar support Turn the smaller knob fo...

Page 132: ...t to the upright position Lock the front to rear seat adjustment After resetting you should ensure that the backrest and seat are properly secured WARNING Always check that the catch engages properly...

Page 133: ...tch bar down The same switch bar can be used to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the seat independently by moving half of the switch in the direction desired Legroom adjustment For pow...

Page 134: ...ings can be programmed 1 Make the desired adjustments to the seat setting 2 Store the setting of the seat by keeping the M depressed and at the same time pressing one of the memory buttons 1 2 or 3 Th...

Page 135: ...nd turns off when it reaches 97 F 36 C Shut off the heating once the seat is warm Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat option on some model variants markets Electrically heated seat cush...

Page 136: ...ide of the button The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when the window is fully closed or when the switch is released WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are...

Page 137: ...an only be operated from the panel on the center console Steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be positioned fore and aft by pulling the lever to the left Set the steering wheel to the desi...

Page 138: ...t you must release the control after each position so as to shift between the two functions The sunroof also has an inner sun blind that slides by hand Emergency operation of the sunroof The sunroof c...

Page 139: ...itch is in the mid position If the doors are left open and the switch is in position 2 or 3 with the ignition off the inte rior lighting is turned off automatically after 20 minutes to preserve batter...

Page 140: ...one in the fascia under the SID unit and one in the cen ter console compartment between the front seats on certain models Next to the cup holder between the front seats is a coin tray IB833 Cup holder...

Page 141: ...ssing the catch and opening it pastthe catch point To put it back align it with the two locating pins on either side of the opening then push it closed The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as...

Page 142: ...142 Interior equipment trunk IB1517 IB1518 IB1519 IB1520 IB1521 In the doors Front edge of front seats Front seat backrests Center console between the seats Center console on passenger side...

Page 143: ...ints at the 12 3 6 and 9 o clock posi tions to indicate adjustment points If subjected to a certain force the whole mirror will fold back to prevent injury The mirror can also be retracted by hand whi...

Page 144: ...ase the entire backrest cushion including the belt beam by pressing in the latch in the handle on the left driver s side After this has been done the fact that the belt beam has been released is indic...

Page 145: ...Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car so that children for example do not burn themselves WARNING If the head restraints have been removed they must be stored safely so that they canno...

Page 146: ...loop located between the backrest and the seat cushion 2 Stand the seat cushion on end behind the front seats 3 Release the right backrest cushion by means of the latch on the belt beam s right side...

Page 147: ...t Load opening trunk pass through A load opening is provided in the backrest so that you can carry long narrow objects Switch off the engine and set the parking brake before loading or unloading long...

Page 148: ...uring heavy braking or during a collision and causing personal injury When the backrest is lowered narrow objects can also be thrown around and cause injury You should thus secure them well To retain...

Page 149: ...in type of plastic rivet WARNING After use return tools and the spare wheel to their designated locations to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of an accident WARNING Saab 9 3 Viggen Coup...

Page 150: ...rectangleon the right in the upholstery in the trunk so that you can access the two retaining screws that secure the lock motor to the fuel filler door 2 Unscrew the retaining screws some what and bac...

Page 151: ...ion 161 Automatic transmission 162 Cruise Control 169 Braking 170 Parking 174 Economical motoring 176 Driving in cold weather 177 Driving in hot weather 179 Towing a trailer 179 Driving with a roof ra...

Page 152: ...n the gear lever is in this position The parking lights the hazard warning lights and the interior lighting can still be illuminated OFF position Gear lever is not locked manual transmission Automatic...

Page 153: ...inutes after start ing Although this is quite normal and does not indicate any malfunction it is advisable not to exceed 3 000 rpm before the noise has disappeared The hydraulic cam lifters are comple...

Page 154: ...g if the clutch was released too quickly donottouch the accelerator when restarting the engine Every time the engine is switched off the spark plugs are automatically cleaned If your attempt to start...

Page 155: ...d in particular when accelerating in the lower gears This is especially important when the road surface is slippery to avoid the driving wheels losing their grip Limp home The car s engine management...

Page 156: ...ad the car can be push started manual gearbox only or started using jumper cables to a donor battery However as soon as you have started the engine it is important that it runs on all cylinders If it...

Page 157: ...ne Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in progress Cease refueling the first time the pump stops Fuel tank capacity 17 0 US gal...

Page 158: ...recent years a variety of fuel additives and alcohols or oxygenates have been blended with gasoline These typesofgasolines may be found in all parts of the United States and Canada but particularly in...

Page 159: ...formulated to reduce vehi cle emissions Nevertheless if you begin to notice a problem with the wayyour car starts or runs shortly after it has been refueled try a different brand of gasoline NOTE High...

Page 160: ...d emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet Cal ifornia specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emis sions standards your vehicle will op...

Page 161: ...le to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as this can increase the wear on the gearbox When shifting down from 5th to 4th gear ease the gear lever straight back without applying any lateral...

Page 162: ...ll result in abnormal wear in the transmission WARNING Make it a habit to keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position to prevent the car from creeping for ward or backwards if reverse...

Page 163: ...gear to provide better grip and the WINTER indica tor appears on the main instrument panel When the ignition is turned to OFF the auto matic transmission will automatically revert to Normal mode see...

Page 164: ...depressed at the same time as the detent button is lifted Park Brake Shift Lock override 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Make sure the key is in the ON position 3 Use a small tool such as a screwdriver an...

Page 165: ...ith a trailer on hilly roads when the wrong gear has been selected resulting in many extra gear changes Select one of the positions 1 2 or 3 A high outside temperature or a defective oil cooler can al...

Page 166: ...he normal drive position D is recommended for waiting at traffic lights D The Drive position D is the position for normal motoring Gear changes between 1st and 4th will take place automatically the ti...

Page 167: ...e gear remains engaged for a longer period if the control module senses that the load does not drop These change patterns avoid unnecessary gear changes when for example driving on long inclines with...

Page 168: ...rument panel see page 165 To select Winter mode press the W button The Winter mode facilitates starting off and driving on icy roads Third gear is selected automatically for starting off to reduce whe...

Page 169: ...and release when the desired speed is reached Temporary increase in speed Press the accelerator to override the preset speed e g for overtaking When you release the accelerator the system will revert...

Page 170: ...whenthe brakesare applied New pads should be installed without delay Brake pads should only be replaced by an authorized Saab dealer To ensure optimum brake performance it is recommended that you use...

Page 171: ...he brake pressure is in progress the brake pedal will pulsate and a ticking noise will be heard All this is perfectly nor mal Press the pedal down hard you cannot press too hard and steer the car to s...

Page 172: ...ry The TCS then functions like an electronic dif ferential lock When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing on a slippery road in which case the TCS eliminates wheelspin The same applies when the ca...

Page 173: ...The TCS system cannotbe switched offif the car is travelling faster than 35 mph 60 km h It may be necessary to switch off the system if the car has become bogged down for instance Press TCS to switch...

Page 174: ...ere the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users Do not park on dry grass or other com bustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could start a fire Do...

Page 175: ...eck the anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the park ing brake OFF Disconnect the negative battery lead Iffreezing temperaturesareli...

Page 176: ...3 5 mpg 12l 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 16l 100 km at outside temp of 32 F 0 C increase of 60 14 mpg 20l 100 km at outside temp of 4 F 20 C increase of 100 As can be se...

Page 177: ...F 15 20 C The warmer it is outside the shorter the time the heater need be con nected Longer than 1 5 hours is unneces sary If the car is equipped with a removable elec trical cabin heater that is no...

Page 178: ...ch the legal wear limit as they gradually lose their friction properties Date code see page 220 The best response if the car gets into a front wheel skid is to freewheel manual gearbox only i e diseng...

Page 179: ...as necessary ideally with a 50 50 mixture of coolant and water Use a Saab approved coolant If only water is available use that but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible 3 As...

Page 180: ...are operating in hilly terrain and therefore apply only to short trips NOTE Saab 9 3 Viggen cannot be equipped with a trailer hitch because of the design of the body and chassis WARNING When towing a...

Page 181: ...ntain the speed oftraffic or a safe speed see page 165 Do not drive continuously with the WINTER mode selected in hilly country when you are towing a trailer as this will increase fuel con sumption an...

Page 182: ...he specified load capacity the load in the trunk will have to be reduced by a corresponding amount Driving with a roof rack load The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs 100 kg Note that the roof...

Page 183: ...o avoid damag ing the paintwork 4 Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins of the foot into the fixing holes In fit ting the rear carrier on Coup s press the foot down over the pins in the mount...

Page 184: ...ssure should match the current load and speed of the car see the back cover or the tire pressure label on page 253 The tire pressures given apply to cold tires that is tires that are the same temperat...

Page 185: ...faster than at idling speed Water can otherwise be sucked into the engine The engine will be damaged if water enters the intake sys tem The car s electrical systems may also be affected WARNING The to...

Page 186: ...do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles in tow Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked vio lently NOTE The design of...

Page 187: ...he car has to be transported farther than that summon a tow truck A flat bed tow truck is the preferred method to tow 4 When the car is being returned to ser vice check the gearbox oil and reduce it t...

Page 188: ...e battery Find the positive and negative termi nals on the battery NOTE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty Trying to start yo...

Page 189: ...ery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Start the vehicle with the good battery and...

Page 190: ...tems to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs wiper blades fuses a Poly Vee belt and the like You can check some points yourself before hand Make sure that the engine is in good con dition Ch...

Page 191: ...Battery 201 Drive belt 203 Wipers and washers 204 Wiper blades 204 Changing bulbs 206 Fuses 212 Wheels 217 Safety belts 224 Upholstery and trim 225 Textile carpeting 225 Engine bay 226 Washing 226 Wa...

Page 192: ...e half locked posi tion and is stopped by a safety catch at the front edge 3 Press the lever of the catchupwards and raise the hood When you close the hood you should drop it from a height of about 8...

Page 193: ...care 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Brake fluid reservoir 3 Power steering fluid reservoir 4 Fuse box 5 Coolant reservoir 6 MAXI fuses 7 Washer fluid reservoir 8 Battery 9 Drive belt 10 Air filter Engine bay...

Page 194: ...Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet all applicable emission control standards The engine family and appropriate tune up specifications are iden tified on a label affixed to the...

Page 195: ...pressure to provide excellent engine performance while maintaining low emissions and fuel consumption ORVR Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery All hydrocarbons formed when refueling will be recovered by...

Page 196: ...m mended grade via the dipstick pipe Make sure that the cap of the dipstick is screwed on properly after the check Oil changing The engine oil must be changed in accor dance with the service program s...

Page 197: ...This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent stop and go driving Most trips are through dusty areas You frequenty to...

Page 198: ...KALT COLD on the tank when the engine is cold If the SID message FILL COOLANT FLUID is displayed the level in the expansion tank should be checked Top up as necessary with equal parts of clean water a...

Page 199: ...on the inside of the radiator facing the engine bay 3 Remove the filler cap on the expansion tank 4 In a couple of minutes the system will be empty Close the drain cock 5 Mix antifreeze and water in a...

Page 200: ...is therefore essential that brake pads be checked regularly as specified in the ser vice program see page 239 Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wea...

Page 201: ...fluid CHF 11S part number 8996860 Battery WARNING Do not fill the power steering fluid to above the MAX mark Too much fluid can result in leakage Power steering fluid on hot engine com ponents consti...

Page 202: ...y charged battery can be left for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipment is fitted such as a mobile telephone the time may be reduced to about 15 days Always...

Page 203: ...he belt tension is critical and is adjusted by an automatic belt tensioner See also page 61 Warning charging WARNING Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running Always stop the...

Page 204: ...imes leave a wax coating on the wind shield If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Windshield and rear window 1 Push the catch in 1 2 Pull the complete wiper blade down wards so t...

Page 205: ...ctions on the package to reduce the risk of freez ing Note If the reservoir is run dry and the car has a rear window wiper then after refilling you cannot wash the rear window until you have first was...

Page 206: ...s fitted in the same light unit as the headlight bulb 1 Remove the bulb holder from the lamp unit 2 Then take the bulb out of the holder WARNING Before changing a bulb in the engine bay switch off the...

Page 207: ...place and has good contact 6 When mounting the lamp unit see that the two guide lugs on the rear edge of the unit come inside the edge of the body panel 7 Insert the lamp unit in towards the headligh...

Page 208: ...er 3 Carefully pull the entire bulb holder out of the lamp unit Replace the dead bulb 4 When the bulb holder is being refitted check that its plastic catches snap into place WARNING Never crawl under...

Page 209: ...dead bulb 4 When refitting the bulb holder fit it in first at the lower edge Then push the bulb holder in so that the plastic tab snaps into place Dome light front 1 Insert a screwdriver on one side a...

Page 210: ...t and refit the entire lamp unit Other lighting If any other bulbs need changing you are advised to take the car to an authorized Saab dealer IB914 Reading lamps rear seat Convertible IB913 License pl...

Page 211: ...ing light 5 21 5 BAY 15d Stop taillight 6 PY21yel BAU 15s Direction indicator front rear 7 5 BA9 Reading lamps rear Coup and 5 door 8 10 SV 8 5 Dome light trunk glove compart ment 9 5 W 2 1 x 9 5d Sid...

Page 212: ...vice should be heeded Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can resultin the electrical system being damaged Never replace a fus...

Page 213: ...ndow and door mirrors TWICE controls among other things Central locking Car alarm Anti theft system Engine immobilizer Auto checking of lights Electric heating of rear seat Safety belt reminder Electr...

Page 214: ...ont window motors soft top Convertible 15 20 Daytime running lights 16 30 Electrically operated front seat left 16B 30 Control module engine management system 17 15 Control module engine management sy...

Page 215: ...eft parking light 31 20 Reversing light windshield wipers headlight beam length adjustment 32 15 Fuel pump 33 15 Electric heating of rear seat 34 10 SID control module automatic transmission 35 15 DIC...

Page 216: ...eam 10 7 5 Headlight wipers 11 12 Extra lights 13 7 5 APC 14 10 Extra heater water pump Europe 15 15 Extra heater Europe MAXI 1 30 Radiator fan high speed MAXI 2 50 ABS Item Amp Function A Low beam B...

Page 217: ...e Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Soft tires will cause faster wear than over pressurized tires They also increase fuel consumption If a valve is leakin...

Page 218: ...Federal regulations Standard tests are conducted to measure performance in the areas of traction and temperature resistance Refer to the tire sidewall for the specific quality grades of the tires prov...

Page 219: ...asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and i...

Page 220: ...ld be fitted without delay Make sure you are familiar with the legal limit for minimum tread depth in your country and also any regulations gov erning the use of winter tires Compact spare wheel The c...

Page 221: ...or fitting snow chains It must not be used to support the car during repair work or servicing Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack Special care must be taken if the car is on a sl...

Page 222: ...d 2 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the recess in the sill 3 Make sure that the jack fully engages the recess in the sill and that the base of the jack is steady and flat...

Page 223: ...he wheel bolts after a few miles Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm We advise against using wheels with open wheel covers in winter as the brake compo...

Page 224: ...ally to ensure that the safety belts are working properly Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply The safety belt should lock and it should not be possible to withdraw it further A sharp tug on th...

Page 225: ...is often considered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it can start to look shabby It is a good idea to clean and recondition the leather twice a year in conjuncti...

Page 226: ...onths before the paintwork has hardened prop erly Thereafter use a high quality car wash soap added to lukewarm water Do not use a pressure washer at close range on stone chip damage scratches or othe...

Page 227: ...s already set in e g as a result of stone chip damage use a pointed knife to scrape off all surface rust If possi ble the damaged area should be taken back to the bare metal The metal should then be p...

Page 228: ...ectrolytic immersion coating and a polyester based protective coating to protect against corro sion caused by stones flung up by the wheels A thin penetrating anti rust oil is also applied in cavities...

Page 229: ...these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immedi ately Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrations of dirt include the...

Page 230: ...these materials can be recycled while others can be recovered in chemical processes for reuse in new products or as a source of energy While the Saab 9 3 was still at the draw ing board stage Saab en...

Page 231: ...h liner PP 17 Wheel cover PA 18 Direction indicator lamp lens PMMA 19 Front spoiler PP EPDM 20 Front bumper cellular core expanded PP sheathing PP EPDM 21 Fan shroud PP 22 Radiator grille ABS 23 Washe...

Page 232: ...erature and air distribution controls are in the appropriate settings see page 81 b Check that the condenser forward of the radiator has not become clogged with dirt and insects c Make sure that the d...

Page 233: ...t at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indi cators may not fall exactly on the 0 zero marks on their scales If your...

Page 234: ...ary The horizontal aiming device 2 is located behind the inner headlight assembly Turn the horizontal aiming knob until the zero 0 line on the knob aligns with the zero mark on the graduation scale 4...

Page 235: ...aintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 236 Owner assistance 237 Reporting Safety Defects U S A 238 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian govern ment 238 Saab Original Service Program...

Page 236: ...ereafter 10 000 20 000 30 000 miles 16 000 32 000 48 000 km etc Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point Use only a Saab approved long life o...

Page 237: ...res Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessar...

Page 238: ...it may open an investigation and if itfinds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be...

Page 239: ...Service Record Book for service intervals beyond 100 000 miles 160 000 km Service Intervals Miles U S Cars Kilometers Canadian Cars 30 day 10 000 16 000 km 20 000 32 000 km 30 000 48 000 km 40 000 64...

Page 240: ...000 km 50 000 80 000 km 60 000 96 000 km 70 000 112 000 km 80 000 128 000 km 90 000 144 000 km 100 000 160 000 km Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Engine and engine compartment cont E Evaporative emis...

Page 241: ...0 80 000 km 60 000 96 000 km 70 000 112 000 km 80 000 128 000 km 90 000 144 000 km 100 000 160 000 km Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Chassis R Ball joint clearance outer and inner steering joints and...

Page 242: ...R Door hinges stops and locks R Airbag system SRS warning lamp visual inspection R Safety belts operation and visual inspection of belt for tears and fraying R Wiper blades R Washer system check and...

Page 243: ...culars 244 Engine 247 Engine oil 247 Fuel 249 Engine variants 249 Electrical system 250 Drive belts 250 Manual transmission 250 Automatic transmission 250 Suspension 251 Steering 251 Brake system 251...

Page 244: ...____ 4 Turning circle measured at vehicle extremities _______ 38 7 ft 11 8 m curb to curb_______________________ 36 5 ft 11 1 m Gross vehicle weight GVW Maximum train weight GVW max trailer weight Max...

Page 245: ...________________ 3250 3260 lbs 1475 1480 kg Gross vehicle weight GVW Coup ___________________________ 3930 4060 lbs 1785 1840 kg Viggen Coup ____________________ 4060 lbs 1840 kg 5 door _____________...

Page 246: ...re fitted the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these items When goods are being transported their security is important especially if the car is being used with the rear seat down M...

Page 247: ...ations Oil for gasoline engines is classified by the API standards American Petroleum Institute into the grade classes SH since 1993 and SJ since 1996 The SJ class fulfils more stringent requirements...

Page 248: ...B4 To afford Saab engines the best protection with regard to lubri cation the ability to dissolve residues and the neutralization of combustion products we recommend the following oil grades API SH C...

Page 249: ...3 Nm Compression ratio _________________ 8 8 1 2 0 Turbo 185 hp automatic transmission Rating EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 185 hp 136 kW Max torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ 184 4 ft lb 250 Nm Compress...

Page 250: ..._________ 1805 mm Drive belt IB929 Type _____________________________ 5 speed fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential Oil type for topping up ______________ Saab synthetic man ual ge...

Page 251: ...universal joint steering col umn shaft Number of turns lock to lock __________ 3 0 Oil type ___________________________ Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S Footbrake ABS ___________________ Hydraulic disc br...

Page 252: ...wheel Tire _____________________________ T115 70 R16 Rim _____________________________ 4 0 x 16 Maximum life _____________________ 2000 miles 3500 km Maximum speed __________________ 50 mph 80 km h N...

Page 253: ...ication identity plate in the spare wheel compartment 2 V I N number inside windshield 3 Certification label 4 Gearbox number 5 Engine number 6 Label for tire pressures and color codes trim and body 7...

Page 254: ...r s and passenger s airbag 6 Body version ___ 3 Coup 3 door 5 5 door 7 Convertible 7 Gearbox _______ 5 Manual 5 speed 8 Automatic 4 speed 8 Engine variant __ G 2 3 Turbo Viggen H 2 0 Turbo 185 bhp K 2...

Page 255: ...NO Automatic locking of the trunk when it is closed YES or NO Saab Information Display SID Outdoor temperature display can be adjusted Miscellaneous Select the on time for heated rear seat Coolant te...

Page 256: ...s switched on Telephone volume if the car is equipped with a phone connected to the audio sys tem Speed dependent volume volume increases or decreases with vehicle speed Loudness Alarm System The glas...

Page 257: ...__________ 36 Change of address notification _____ 238 Changing a wheel _______________ 221 Changing bulbs _________________ 206 Changing the coolant ____________ 199 Changing the engine oil _________...

Page 258: ...l gauge _____________________ 68 Fuel grade _____________________ 249 Fueling _______________________ 157 Fuel tank capacity _______________ 249 Fuse table _____________________ 214 Fuses ____________...

Page 259: ...d labels ________________ 253 Power steering fluid check ________ 201 Power steering oil grade _________ 251 Pressure gauge __________________ 67 Programmable driver s seat _______ 134 Programming ACC...

Page 260: ...h attachment ___________ 179 Trailer hitch load ________________ 182 Transmission automatic __________ 162 Transmission manual ____________ 161 Transporting the car _____________ 185 Traveling abroad...

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