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Saab 2002 9-3, Owner'S Manual

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OnStar - Telematics

Roadside assistance**

There’s nothing worse than being stranded 
on the road with car trouble. No matter what 
the problem is (flat tire, out of gas, or engine 
trouble), just call OnStar. They will contact 
the help you need to get you quickly back on 
the road.

Stolen vehicle tracking

OnStar doesn’t just protect you, it protects 
your Saab, too. If your vehicle is ever stolen, 
just contact OnStar by calling 
1-888-4-ONSTAR. They will put you in 
touch with the authorities and aid them in 
locating your Saab. Ask your insurance car-
rier about possible premium discounts.

Accident Assist™

Accident Assist™ provides step-by-step 
guidance about what to do in case of a 
crash. Working with leading insurance com-
panies On Star has developed a ”best prac-
tices” list to assist you through most acci-
dent situations. OnStar Accident Assist™ 
can make the process of completing a 
police report and/or insurance claim less 
stressful. 

OnStar Med-Net***

OnStar MED-NET securely stores your per-
sonal medical information (e.g., physician’s 
name, emergency contacts, medications, 
chronic conditions) and, in an emergency, 
can quickly send it to a medical facility. This 
important information can help assist with 
diagnosis and treatment. ****

**There will be no charge for Roadside Assistance as 
long as your vehicle is under warranty.

***Requires activation and additional fee.

****Availability in Canada was undetermined at time of 
pulbication. Please contact your local dealer in Canada.

Hands-free communication

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 speakers. Note: Audio 
system must be switched on. You can even 
adjust the volume to your liking with the 
steering wheel controls or the radio volume 
knob. Your hands remain on the steering 
wheel, while your eyes remain on the road.

Being safe on the road is important, but 
there’s more to life than security. There’s liv-
ing. That’s why we have created the OnStar 
Premium Services Plan. It gives you not 
only the important protections of the Safety 
and Security Plan, but also a whole range of 
services which truly change driving from a 
chore to a luxury. All new Saab models 
come with one full year of the OnStar Pre-
mium Services Plan.* 

* New retail deliveries only.

The OnStar Premium 
Services Plan *

Route support

With OnStar Route Support, an advisor can 
help you find your way, no matter how far off 
course you are. You can get exact street 
directions, or guidance to nearby gas sta-
tions, restaurants, hotels or ATMs.

Ride Assist

If you need a lift, anytime of the day or night, 
just call OnStar. They’ll contact transporta-
tion and send it right to you.

Information and Convenience ser-

vices

OnStar advisors have access to over five 
million service listings including hotels, res-
taurants, gas stations, dealerships, hospi-
tals, ATMs and airports — more than 250 
service categories in all. OnStar advisors 
can even assist you with hotel and restau-
rant reservations.

*All Saab models come with one full year of Premium 
Service. New retail deliveries only.

Summary of Contents for 2002 9-3

Page 1: ...ile AB Trollhättan Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 11 Security 35 Convertible 47 Instruments and controls 59 Saab 9 3 Audio System 93 OnStar Telematics 111 Interior equipment trunk 123 Starting and driving 145 Car care 185 Maintenance and owner assistance 229 Technical data 233 Index 247 ...

Page 2: ...ion of 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 mainte nance to be carried out The book also con tains important warranty conditions Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to incorpo rate modifications and to...

Page 3: ..._ 66 Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ 67 Fuel gauge __________________ 68 Temperature gauge ____________ 67 IB731 Ashtrays accessory __________ 135 Cigarette lighter accessory ____ 135 Trip computer Saab Information Display SID __ 69 Night panel __________________ 73 Clock _______________________ 74 Washers and wipers ______ 78 Rear window wiper _______ 79 Replacing wiper blades __ 198 Audio syste...

Page 4: ...ounting of roof rack __________ 176 Maximum loads ______________ 234 Hood release handle __________ 186 Engine compartment washing __ 220 Central locking __________ 36 Interior locking buttons ____ 37 Trunk lock ______________ 40 Child safety lock catch ____ 39 Car alarm Anti theft system 41 Headlight switches _______ 75 High low beam control stalk 75 Turn signal lane change indicators ___________...

Page 5: ...ansmission __ 156 IB1353 Seat adjustment ________ 124 Safety belts _____________ 12 Seat heating ___________ 129 Rear seat _____________ 138 Folding down the rear seat 138 Child seats _____________ 19 Upholstery cleaning _____ 219 Interior lighting switch _________ 133 Interior lighting changing bulbs __ 204 Center console ______________ 130 Electric windows _____________ 130 Sunroof _____________...

Page 6: ...195 Battery charge _______________ 195 Jump starting ________________ 181 IB1624 Engine description ____________ 188 Engine oil level control and topping up _______________ 190 Engine oil changing ___________ 190 Oil grade_____________________ 237 Washer fluid ___________ 199 Topping up with fluid _____ 199 Washer jets ___________ 199 Wiper washer control stalk _ 78 Steering servo _______________ ...

Page 7: ...l help fast Do not tip battery do not open battery KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Warning labels A C system Refrigerant at high pressure Do not undo or remove any connections in the A C system until the system has been emptied Working the wrong way may result in injury Work on the A C system must be left to qualified personnel only For working instructions see the Workshop Handbook The A C system c...

Page 8: ...l 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 information see the manual AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over 50 10 111 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit a...

Page 9: ...ver under cap prying up 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit loosen wheels bolts one half turn 6 Raise car so that tire clears ground Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 8 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order See illustration Observe max speed limit for spare tire IB934 Soft top Saab 9 3 Convertible Push the han...

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Page 11: ...11 Safety Safety belts 12 Head restraint 18 Child safety 19 Airbag Supplemental RestraintSystem SRS 28 IB1885 ...

Page 12: ...al sounds for 6 seconds or until the driver fastens his belt WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants Child safety see page 19 Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock WARNING In the event of a crash the rear seat pas sengers can be thrown forward against the front seat backrests imposing much higher stresses on the front seat passen gers and bel...

Page 13: ...estmorethan 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 will allow the wearer freedom of movement The retractor locks up auto matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply the car tilts the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs WARNING If the...

Page 14: ... adjustment In the 9 3 Coupé 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 shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible To release the belt press the red button on ...

Page 15: ...metres 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 its newposition by pulling up and down Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child The lap belt should be plac...

Page 16: ...ble Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt See page 142 for securing of load See page 218 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc WARNING Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised see page 138 If you mustcarry an item of luggage on a seat ensure that it is held securely by the safety belt This will reduce the risk of inj...

Page 17: ... with 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 is essential to replace the entire assem bly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Belts should not be worn with straps twisted Each belt assemb...

Page 18: ... Themechanism is built into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint Because the SAHR is mechanically oper ated it does not need to be replaced after a minor rear end crash The head restraint can be raised or lowered and is adjustable in various positions Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up Lowering depress the catch on the left hand s...

Page 19: ...en for a short time Children 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 Never allow children to climb on top of or under motor vehicles Always look for children before backing your motor vehicle out of a garage or driveway To avoid carbon monoxide poiso...

Page 20: ...rer s instructions when installing these devices in your vehicle Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac turer s child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer IB1683 Illustration showing ...

Page 21: ... the two outboard rear seats ISOFIX are lower attachments located where the seat and back cushions come together Top tether are upper attachments locatedbetween belt beam andparcelshelf see page 23 and 24 Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints for children 3 and under IB1899 ISOFIX attachment points in the rear seat 9 3 Convertible ...

Page 22: ...talling the child restraint The label contains a circle or a rearward facing child restraint 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated outboard rear seat cush ions 2 Press the child restraint rearward lining up the restraint attachment arms with the labels 3 Follow the child restraint instructions to confirm that both restraint arms are properly attached to the bars 4 Attach the top tet...

Page 23: ...to the anchorage that is located just behind the child restraint 7 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the safety belt as described in the child restraint mounting instruction 8 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest Fold the anchorages down when not in use Forward facing child restraint in center rear position When inst...

Page 24: ...ber Insert hook and 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 backrest and lock in place 10 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest Also check that no buckle is positioned above the cross ...

Page 25: ...at 4 Grasptheshoulder partofthe safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap por tion against the child seat 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the lap portion of the belt The belt must not unreel Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt Child restraint that are approved for rear ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the t...

Page 26: ...and 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 locked in the lowered posi tion Fasten the belt See that the child is seated as far back as possible against the back support Adjust the booster seat s head support so that its center is at ear height ...

Page 27: ... WARNING 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 Never leave a child unattended The car s regular head restraint must always be turned 180 back to its orig inal position after the integrated booster seat is folded away Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any s...

Page 28: ...blink ing of an eye These airbags are triggered only by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes They will notbe activated by minor front end impacts rear end or side impacts or by the car rolling over Side airbags see page 30 WARNING To reduce risk of injury Always wear your safety belt Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering...

Page 29: ...bag 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 can cause burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates deflates Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering wheel center padding If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after the car ha...

Page 30: ...jury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a crash The glove compartment must be closed while travelling An open glove compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as in addition to being a hazard to passengers this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of a crash The same applies to t...

Page 31: ...n 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 anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the mois ture barrier in the door could be dam aged The side airbags will inflate only in t...

Page 32: ... light stays 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 work on the car always disconnect the nega tive battery lead and cover the con ductor Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled condi tions before the car is scrapped or a...

Page 33: ...For short 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 the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board inflate The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal or near fron...

Page 34: ...ult has been detected in the system The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible WARNING When an airbag is inflated there is dust in the air Because the dust smoke can in certain cases cause irritation to the skin the fol lowing precautions should be taken As soon ...

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

Page 36: ... 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 is to be added all of the original keys must be brought to the dealer so that the control module can learn to recognize the new components NOTE For this reason we strongly advise you to take two keys wi...

Page 37: ...confirm If unable to unlock using the remote control Unlock the door manually If the car has an alarm this will be tripped To silence the alarm insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position The car can now be started Contact your local Saab workshop to have the system checked and rectified NOTE The key contains delicate electronics Do not expose it to water Avoid rough han...

Page 38: ...s inoperative 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 Convertible If the car is left with the doors open the inte rior lighting will be switched off automati cally after 20 minutes to prevent a dead battery WARNING Having the doors locked when you are drivin...

Page 39: ...door in question When the child safety lock is in the locked position the door cannot be opened from the inside but can be opened from the out side Trunk Release Handle There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside WARNING If small children are c...

Page 40: ...e opening handle above the license plate Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators blinking three times The unlocking button in the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked If the car has an alarm and it is armed the car is locked the alarm will sound if the trunk is unlocked with a key However if the trunk is opened using remote unlocking the alarm will not be triggere...

Page 41: ...mes 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 renewed attempt made to activate the car alarm by remote locking lock the car using the key in the driver s door instead The car alarm may not have been activated and you should get in touch with an authorized Saab...

Page 42: ...ove 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 sensor will become active again The glass sensor will be enabled again automatically the next time the car is unlocked The sensor can also be enabled again by repeating the procedure for dis abling it W...

Page 43: ...the 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 buttons on the key Push the LOCK switch in the center con sole Turn the key in one of the doors or Turn the ignition to ON When the panic function is activated the car will be locked unlocked depending u...

Page 44: ...he sensor detects if any window is broken and triggers the alarm To disable 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 code signal has not been synchronized with that in the control module for the car alarm To rectify this press the unlock button...

Page 45: ...three sec onds intervals Fault in a switch for doors hood or trunk lid Flashing instead of being on continuously during delay period SID message Reason action SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a faulty sensor or siren Have the car checked by an author ized Saab dealer KEY NOT ACCEPTED Fault in key transmitter or in igni tion switch receiver Turn ignition switch to ON and press one of the buttons on the...

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 210 of Industry Canada Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference including interference that may ca...

Page 47: ...9 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 Convertible 57 Interior lighting 58 Manually opening the fuel filler door 58 IB1361 ...

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 pressure streams of water at the seals for the convertible top Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top Under no circumstances should anything be put into the storage space for the soft ...

Page 49: ...op 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 top make sure the soft top cover has locked properly NOTE If you drive away while the soft top is being raised or lowered it will stop when the car exceeds 6 mph 10 km h The motion of the car and the ...

Page 50: ...t 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 before driving away If an error message is dis played see page 54 IB839 IB838 Switch for operating the soft top 1 Lowering 2 Raising 1 The rear window is raised 2 The tonneau cover is opened 3 Roof and rear window are folded ...

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 the soft top by rotating the locking handle up Pull the handle down Rotate the handle upwards the soft top will be locked Push the handle in Check that the hooks have locked the soft top WARNING Do not...

Page 52: ...lf a turn anti clockwise 5 Open the trunk lid 6 Take out the wheel lug wrench 7 In the soft top tonneau mechanism and inside the trunk lining on the right hand side is a hole into which the straight part of the tool is to be inserted see the fig ure 8 Unlock the tonneau cover by pulling the tool backwards The cover should lift half an inch or so a centimeter or so Remove the tool Close the trunk l...

Page 53: ... rear seat back restagain 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 that the hooks engage in the beam 17 In the trunk replace the tool in the soft top mechanism and lock the soft top ton neau by pushing the tool forward until the stop point 18 Take ...

Page 54: ...49 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 doesn t open Make sure that the valve for manual raising of the soft top is closed see page 52 Try to slide the ROOF button backwards once more SOFT TOP FAIL URE Serious fault in soft top mechanism ...

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 an inch or two a few centimetres to protect their seals After the beep is heard the hooks of the soft top have been secured to the windshield beam hold the ROOF switch for ward again and all 4 window...

Page 56: ...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 can be folded for ward This will be easier if the front seats are not too far back 1 Pass the rear safety belts under the black handles at both ends of the back rest This prevents the safety belts from becomi...

Page 57: ...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 Convertible in automatic car washes Park in the shade if possible Long standing in strong sunlight can affect the color and material of the soft top Never use strong bleaches or abra sive cleaning agents since they can ...

Page 58: ...window 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 consists of two lights built in to the side panels adjacent to the rear seat The switch is on the center console between the front seats see also page 133 Certain variants have a mirror and lighting buil...

Page 59: ...59 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 IB1935 ...

Page 60: ...mes 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 190 NOTE The car must not be driven under any cir cumstances when the warninglamp ison Too low oil pressure will damage the engine 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 240 260 220 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 10 IB1889 9 4 5 3 2 8 6...

Page 61: ...m The brake warning light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir see page 194 If the ABS warning light is on at the same time the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault see Anti lock brake warning see page 62 Parking brake warning light The light will show when the parking brake is on see page 168 If the car driven with the parking brake on will ...

Page 62: ...ds 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 of fuel left in the tank WARNING If the ABS is inoperative there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking If the level of brake fluid in the reser voir is below the MIN mark the car ...

Page 63: ...ator automatic transmission 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 gears before upshifting Cancel Sport mode by again depressing the SPORT button see also page 162 WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine related problem...

Page 64: ...he fault persists it is still possible in most cases to drive the car Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible Rear fog light Indicator This light shows when the rear fog light is on see page 77 The rear fog light is switched off automati cally when the engine is switched off When the fog light is next needed it will have to be switched on manually a...

Page 65: ...pted see page 166 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 automatically each time the car is started see page 166 This indicator light also comes on if a fault has been detected in the TCS in which case the lamp will not be extinguished when the TCS is s...

Page 66: ...es 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 functions deter mined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF When the ignition is ON the button will reset the trip meter When the ignition is OFF the button will bring up the display for 20 seconds to allow the odometer and trip meter re...

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 turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion which is equivalent to the engine load At low loads the needle will move within the white zone At higher loads and during heavy acceleration the needle ...

Page 68: ...ure 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 liters The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the tank When this is down to about 2 5 gal 10 liters a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on see page 62 Use the Saab Informa...

Page 69: ... 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 strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s attention can oth erwise easily be distracted from the road DIST Distance to destination Trip meter ARRIV Est...

Page 70: ...ng the values for fuel consumed and dis tance driven since last reset This value is stored in the car s trip computer even when the engine is switched off Select FUEL Ø with To reset the value press the CLEAR button for 4 seconds A chime will be heard and CLEARED will be displayed Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed warning function 2 Press SET to turn on the ...

Page 71: ...h 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 Press CLR to reset the trip meter Under 1000 miles the distance will be shown in increments of 0 1 miles there after the reading will change in incre ments of 1 0 miles Metric units for just under a kilome...

Page 72: ...ction based on current speed Programmed values for DIST ALARM and SPD Ø will not be reset see the respective function CHECK messages When the engine is started CHECKING will appear on the display for about four sec onds while the SID checks are being per formed When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being driven a chime will sound INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel...

Page 73: ...backlighting 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 up the respective displays in the Night Panel mode Setting of the Audio System SID or ACC display comes on for ten seconds CHECK message generated in the SID High engine revs cause the rev counter to...

Page 74: ...ct 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 the ignition key is in the OFF position or removed the clock can be illuminated approx 10 seconds by pressing one of the SID buttons not the NIGHT PANEL button Programming features see page 245 METRIC ...

Page 75: ...n driv ing 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 that they go off again when the ignition switch is turned to LOCK High low beam To switch from high to low beam move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 2 When the high b...

Page 76: ...the 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 passing The respective indicator lights on the instru ment panel flash at the same frequency as the indicators Hazard warning lights When this button is pressed all the turn signal lane change indi...

Page 77: ...ights 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 you are familiar with the appli cable provincial state law regarding the use of fog lights WARNING Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of a crash e...

Page 78: ...he 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 action If the speed of the car is less than 12 mph 20 km h the wipers will make an additional sweep after about 9 seconds The headlights are washed and wiped auto matically whenever you use the winds...

Page 79: ...s 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 control stalk to the spring loaded position between OFF and ON will produce a single sweep of the wip ers Intermittent wiping of the rear window is done when reverse gear is selected if the wipers are...

Page 80: ...y 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 side windows when the control has been set to defroster or floor a small flow of air issues from the dash vents The dash vents swivel universally so that the air can be directed as desired The flow of ...

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 Summer sunny Summer cloudy Winter comfort Winter defroster IB983 IB984 IB985 ...

Page 82: ...er 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 intake will be closed In this posi tion the air inside the cabin is recirculated Use recirculation when you want rapid cool ing at extremely high air temperatures Switch the air conditioning A C on first ...

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 engine is warm enough for the reading of the temperature gauge to start rising fan setting 3 may be chosen Once the windshield is clear the air distribution control should be shifted two steps to the le...

Page 84: ...ehu 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 and the LO position max cooling and max fan speed The displayed temperature is not the actual temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that tempera ture after allowance...

Page 85: ...f 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 is drained away through an outlet under the car It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked The warmer the ambient air and the higher the hum...

Page 86: ...y 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 temperature is above 32 F 0 C When AUTO is depressed again all automatically selected settings are shown on the display Button Display Setting the cabin temperature 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired ...

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 off after a certain time depending on the outside tempera ture Two touches Two touches on the defroster button routes the air to the windshield with out any increase in fan speed and withoutswitching ...

Page 88: ...anual 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 function is activated the A C compressor will be shut off Reconnection can be made with one press on AUTO or pressing ECON The function can be programmed for automatic A C disconnection when the outside...

Page 89: ...tures 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 decreased to a value determined by the system Action to be taken in special types of weather Normally misting and icing problems on the windows do not occur other than in extreme situations e g when you are ...

Page 90: ...s 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 settings 2 Press at the same time The ACC background lighting flashes to confirm that the informa tion has been stored Example If you want the ACC system to distribute the air to the dash vents from the sta...

Page 91: ...m AUTO will still show on the display after a function has been saved in Programming II Additional programming features see page 245 Function Operation in AUTO mode after Programming II Standard operation in AUTO mode The A C compressor is not switched on until the out side temperature goes above 55 F 13 C This function can be used to save fuel since the A C compressor will not be in action for so...

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 temperature setting Between HI and LO there are eleven 0 10 fixed temperature steps The system adjusts itself as follows AUTO is turned off Heating air distribution and fan speed are not affected Recirculatio...

Page 93: ...ab 9 3 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9 3 Audio System 95 Sound controls 97 Radio 98 CD player 100 CD changer 102 General functions 105 Steering wheel controls 106 Security lock 106 Technical data 107 Fault codes 109 IB1934 ...

Page 94: ...two loud speakers 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 Thesesubwoofershavetheir own amplifier of 2x40 watts The Audio Systems are interconnected with SID Saab Information Display which is located above the radio in the instrument panel The Audio Sys...

Page 95: ...he button 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 button and adjust the bal ance between the front and rear sets of speak ers Lock the setting by pushing the button in VOL BAL ON PULL PUSH TRE FAD BAS Preset station buttons Press once play the preset...

Page 96: ...on SEEK a chime will sound change between functions fast playback PLAY and fast track changes TRACK Remove CD CD RDM SEEK Touch change to CD changer when CD player is active Two touches change to CD changer when radio is active Press and hold briefly a chime will sound random playback of entire magazine Touch SEEK at either end to change track Touch and hold briefly fast playback Press SEEK center...

Page 97: ...as 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 balance between the left and right speakers When the control is released it reverts to the volume function BAS Bass TRE Treble Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter clockwise to reduce it...

Page 98: ...the 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 BAND button repeatedly to move through the waveband selections FM1 FM2 and AM AS Autostore 4 The autostore mode provides an additional preset function that can be used to search for and to store stations when you are in ...

Page 99: ...ning preset buttons will be empty If one of these empty buttons is pressed FM or AM will appear on the display When the system leaves the AS mode it returns to the station that was selected before the AS mode was activated The AS mode can also be used in the AM band IB1836 ...

Page 100: ...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 track To change to the preceding track touch twice Rapid play passage search When or is pressed and held rapid play will be initiated with the time and track showing on the display e g If the button is d...

Page 101: ...rent 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 random playback Pressing and holding or will start Rapid play Eject 3 Touch to remove the disc If you press the eject button to open the tray but fail to remove the disc the CD player will automatical...

Page 102: ...ion 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 mode touch the CD RDM button twice If the CD player is active touch the CD RDM button once If the CDs in the magazine have not been changed the system will restart playback from where it left off If the...

Page 103: ...rt 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 the six CDs in the magazine Press the button for the cor responding CD If the selected CD is already being played playback will restart from the first track If the selected CD tray e g 3 is empty the ...

Page 104: ...on 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 the next time the system is switched on Choose the mode that you find most conve nient Random playback RDM 3 Press and hold the CD RDM button to select deselect random playback of the CDs in the mag...

Page 105: ...OL TEL VOL To change the volume setting Press and hold the BAND 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 Audio System e g RADIO to save the new vol ume setting Speed dependent volume SP D VOL ON OFF To change the volume setting The default setting for this function is ON Press and hold the BAND ...

Page 106: ...tem 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 switched on a check is made to ensure that the codes match If not the following will appear on the display If a CD changer has been installed it will also have been security coded If the security code for the CD changer does not match when the ch...

Page 107: ... __________________ PLL dual synthesizer tuner Number of presets FM __________________________ 3 x 6 AM __________________________ 2 x 6 Frequency range FM __________________________ 87 9 MHz 107 9 MHz AM __________________________ 530 kHz 1710 kHz Scanning steps Automatic seek tuning ___________ VHF FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Manual seek tuning _____________ VHF FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz CD player and CD ch...

Page 108: ... car antenna slightly later than the direct waves This is referred to as multipath dis tortion The effect is liable to be blamed upon malfunctions in the radio NOTE Remove the antenna if you wash the car in a car wash to avoid it being damaged WARNING To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing mate rial Convertible pillar...

Page 109: ...to be adjusted With the radio off press and hold mid segment and switch the radio 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 authorized Saab dealer Fault code Possible cause CD CDC ERROR 12 17 19 CD is dirty loaded the wrong side up or defec tive WA...

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Page 111: ...ir bag deployment 114 Emergency services 114 Roadside assistance 115 Stolen vehicle tracking 115 Accident Assist 115 OnStar Med Net 115 Hands free communication 115 The OnStar Premium Services Plan 115 Route support 115 Ride Assist 115 Information and Convenience ser vices 115 Concierge services 116 Additional Services 116 Personal Calling 116 Virtual Advisor 120 OnStar Subscriber Website 121 Limi...

Page 112: ...er website For a complete explanation of these addi tional services please see pages 116 120 and 121 NOTE In order for OnStar to operate the car audio system must be switched on OnStar is Easy It s easy to start using your OnStar system In fact pressing the OnStar button is usually all you need to do Once you are connected an OnStar advisor will help you with the ser vices in your plan Inoperative...

Page 113: ...ions link and seamless inte gration into your Saab This system allows the OnStar advisors to pinpoint your Saab s location precisely This way advisors can provide you with a range of helpful services to protect you and your Saab Plus with the Premium Services Plan included for 12 months with your Saab advisors can also access an extensive database to assist you with directions making reservations ...

Page 114: ... 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 Premium Services Plan that comes with your vehicle With it you have access to a complete range of services providing you with an unsurpassed level of safety and security 24 hours a day 7 days a week And you have ...

Page 115: ...anada Hands free communication 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 speakers Note Audio system must be switched on You can even adjust the volume to your liking with the steering wheel controls or the radio volume knob Your hands remain on the steering...

Page 116: ...ether you are placing 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 even greater level of safety security and convenience while driv ing This new service is not yet available in all areas Complete availability in the U S is anticipated in 2001 For system...

Page 117: ...sponse 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 nametag say CALL 3 By dialing the last number say REDIAL To dial a number To dial using a Nametag To redial the last number dialed Receiving a Call If someone calls your wireless phone num ber the entertainment sys...

Page 118: ...bsite For more infor mation about the OnStar subscriber web site please see page 121 Automatic Replenishment If you run out of units during a call your call will be terminated and you will be connected to OnStar for approval to replenish You will be warned at the beginning of a call when you have ten or fewer calling units remain ing 1 Press the OnStar White dot button OnStar will respond Ready 2 ...

Page 119: ... You must turn security OFF before calls can be made Volume Control The volume of the audio portion of Personal Calling is controlled with your steering wheel volume control or with the radio volume knob 1 Press the OnStar White dot button OnStar will respond Ready 2 Say Units OnStar will respond Verify or Add 3 Say Add You will be connected to OnStar for replenish ment 1 Press the OnStar White do...

Page 120: ...gories 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 or the OnStar website at www onstar com and then click on the link to the subscriber web site Weather The OnStar Virtual advisor will deliver an up to date weather forecast for the current location of the vehicle The forec...

Page 121: ... 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 account number and personal identification number PIN If you do not know your account number or PIN contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR For security reasons your PIN will be mailed to your address on record Limitations Not wit...

Page 122: ...ss 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 this information on file with OnStar is a real advantage and helps you avoid repeating your credit card information over a cellular connection Your trust is what we most value Transferring OnStar Be...

Page 123: ...eering wheel adjust ment 131 Electrical windows 130 Sunroof 132 Interior lighting 133 Cup holder 134 Ashtrays accessory 135 Glove compartment 135 Rearview mirrors 137 Trunk Coupé and 5 door 138 Tools and spare wheel 143 Manually opening the fuel filler door 144 IB941 ...

Page 124: ...lever 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 downward presses of the lever will lower the seat in steps Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat...

Page 125: ...e inside 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 for stepless adjust ment of the lumbar support WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving so that the safety belt airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergen...

Page 126: ...rest 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 after the backrest is raised Check also that the seat s lateral adjuster is properly secured by trying to shift the seat Both the backrest and the whole seat must be locked in place otherwise you a...

Page 127: ...itch 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 power seats slide the switch bar for ward or rearward to the desired position WARNING The seats are actuated by powerful motors Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat and make sure that nothing gets ...

Page 128: ...tings 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 The SID will acknowledge stor age with a chime When you next wish to activate the memory function keep the desired memory button depressed while the seat adopts the pro grammed settings To change any o...

Page 129: ...uipped with heat ing for the seat cushion and backrest It is switched on and off using the buttons on the instrument panel The heating is thermostatically controlled It comes on when the temperature of the seat cushion goes below 79 F 26 C and turns off when it reaches 97 F 36 C Shut off the heating once the seat is warm IB810 ...

Page 130: ...side 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 being raised Make sure that all passengers keep their heads hands and fingers clear of the windowopeningsbeforeyou begin raising the windows Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused Always rem...

Page 131: ...r side win dows can only be operated from the panel on the center console The indicator lamps are extinguished when the switches are not operational 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 desired posi tion and return the lever to the locked status Horn signal The horn is operated by pressing at the ...

Page 132: ...ou 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 can be operated manually with a screwdriver e g in the case of an electri cal fault Slide back the cover on the roof console Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the center of the motor shaft and turn Tu...

Page 133: ...witch 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 battery life The sun visors are equipped with vanity mir rors On certain model variants the sun visors are fitted with vanity lighting which turns on when the cover is lifted 9 3 Convertible see page 58 Tr...

Page 134: ... console compartment between the front seats on certain models Next to the cup holder between the front seats is a coin tray NOTE Be careful not to spill any drinks or liquid onto the audio systemwhen using the can holders IB833 Cup holder in the center console IB1329 Sun visor with vanity mirror IB1177 Cup holder in fascia ...

Page 135: ...pressing 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 a power supply for a mobile phone or other electrical accessory Glove compartment For additional storage compartments see next page WARNING The maximum output that can be taken from the cigarette ...

Page 136: ...136 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 137: ...icate adjustment points The mirror glass can also be adjusted man ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction If subjected to a certain force the whole mirror will fold back to prevent injury The mirror can also be retracted by hand which can be useful when parking in con fined spaces e g oncar ferries Don t forget to fold the mirrors out again before driving away The electric heat...

Page 138: ...Release 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 indicated by the red warning tabs popping up on the right and left sides of the beam For increased load capacity with the backrest cushion down remove the rear seat head restraints 5 WARNING When the b...

Page 139: ...iving 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 cannot be thrown about and injure someone while braking or in a crash Do not ride in the rear seat without having remounted the head restraints and making sure they are properly locked in place Whenev...

Page 140: ...e 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 just behind the head restraint 4 Lower the right backrest cushion IMPORTANT When you replace the right backrest cushion make certain that it is properly locked IB1308 IB852 Warning tabs ...

Page 141: ...rt 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 objects Otherwise there is risk that you will inadvert ently bump the gear selector lever and the car could start moving 1 Lower the rear armrest 2 Open the cover by lifting the locking handle IB853 ...

Page 142: ...ut during heavy braking or during a crash 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 the car s safe normal handling characteristics you must be careful not to exceed its maximum load capacity see page 234 The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving Bear this...

Page 143: ...lastic rivet NOTE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as a an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk release could damage it WARNING After use return tools and the spare wheel to their designated locations to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash WARNING Saab 9 3 Viggen Coupé Avoid placing your hand...

Page 144: ...t 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 back them out through the screw holes whereupon the lock motor will be released from the door Have an authorized Saab dealer investigate the problem Manually opening the fuel filler door Con vertible s...

Page 145: ...atic transmission 156 Cruise Control 163 Braking 164 Traction Control System 166 Parking 168 Economical motoring 170 Driving in cold weather 171 Driving in hot weather 173 Towing a trailer 173 Driving with a roof rack load 176 Driving with the trunk lid open 179 Driving in deep water 179 Towing the car 179 Jump starting 181 Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted 184 For long t...

Page 146: ...en 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 transmission gear lever is locked until brake pedal is depressed ON position The entire electrical system is operative Do not leave the key in the ON position while the engine is not running Turn th...

Page 147: ... minutes 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 completely service free the valve clearance is set up at the factory and will not need any subse quent adjustment WARNING Always remove the key before leaving the car Always apply the parking brake before...

Page 148: ...e 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 nevertheless fails let go of the ignition key and allow it to spring back This initiates more vigorous cleaning of the sparking plugs which goes on for about 5 seconds Then start in the ordinary way...

Page 149: ... in particular when accelerating in the lower gears This is especially important when the road surface is slippery to avoid the driving wheels from losing their grip Limp home The car s engine management system has a diagnostics function that once the engine has been switched off checks a number of internal functions If a throttle valve fault is detected the engine management system will initiate ...

Page 150: ...ead 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 is misfiring allow it to idle for up to five minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly If after this time the engine still fails to run prop erly turn off the engine and get in touch with an...

Page 151: ... 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 64 liters Screw on the filler cap and keep turning until it has clicked at least three times to prevent illumination of the CHECK ENGINE light and a TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP mes sage to appear on SID Manually opening the fuel filler door see page 1...

Page 152: ... 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 geographic areas and cities that have high carbon mon oxide levels Saab approves the use of such reformulated gasolines in its products which help in reducing pollution from all motor vehicles provi...

Page 153: ...rmulated 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 Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above or the use of methanol blended gasoline without suitable co solvents and corrosion inhibitors can damage your car s fuel system leading to the need for re...

Page 154: ...od 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 operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal spec ifications but emission control system per formance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your ...

Page 155: ...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 pressure This will pre vent 2nd gear being engaged by mistake which can result in overreving and possible damage to the engine Shift up indicator for improved fuel economy U S models only except Viggen Car...

Page 156: ... will 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 is selected The car must be at a standstill before P R or Nis selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park If the car is still moving when a drive position i...

Page 157: ...tended for use when pulling away and driving on icy roads In this mode the transmission starts in 3rd 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 162 Adaptive gear change pattern is a func tion of the Normal and Sport modes It allows gear c...

Page 158: ... 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 and push the lever downwards so that the detent button can be pressed approx 10 mm 4 Move the selector out of position P to N 5 Remove the tool 6 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved imm...

Page 159: ...th 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 also cause the oil temperature to increase Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 173 Driving in hilly country with a heavy load Overheating of the automatic transmission fluid can occur when th...

Page 160: ...The 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 timing of which is determined by the throttle accelerator position and the speed of the car After moving the selector lever to D pause to give the gear time to engage car starts to pull 3 In position 3...

Page 161: ... load does not drop These change patterns avoid unnecessary gear changes when for example driving on long inclines with a trailer and to prevent overheating of the transmission oil This function cuts in automatically if the oil becomes too hot to protect the transmis sion from damage and lowers the oil temperature The adaptive change pattern function is not activated at speeds over 93 mph 150 km h...

Page 162: ...on main instrument panel see page 159 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 wheelspin Winter mode can be selected when the engine is running by pressing the W button on the selec tor lever surround It cannot be selected when the selector lever is in position 2 or 1 N...

Page 163: ... 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 to the preset speed To cancel temporarily Move the control stalk to CANCEL spring loaded position before OFF posi tion This will disengage the system but the preset speed will be retained in the syst...

Page 164: ... 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 only Saab original brake pads WARNING It is prudent to try your brakes from time to time especially when driving in heavy rain through water collected on the road in snow on a wet road sur face or in...

Page 165: ... the 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 safety Do not release the brakepedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger is past This is critical If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is appl...

Page 166: ...t ing with the front wheels on different sur faces e g one slippery and one dry 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 car is reversing On cornering if there is a tendency for the inner front wheel to rotate faster than the other wheels On over...

Page 167: ...CS 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 it on again If a fault is detected in the ABS system the TCS will be switched off automatically The cruise control system will automatically be disengaged after one second if it is active when the TCS star...

Page 168: ...not leave children or pets unat tended in the car In warm sunny weather the temperature inside the car can reach 160 180 F 70 80 C Park where 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 Apply the parking brake Shift into Reverse for manual trans missi...

Page 169: ...heck 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 temperaturesarelikely tooccur during the long term parking remove the battery and store it away from freezing temperatures Ideally the car should be put up on blocks with the wheels off the ground If this is not poss...

Page 170: ... 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 seen both the distance travelled by the car and the outside temperature have a major impact on fuel consumption after theengine has startedfrom cold Thus if the car is mainly used for short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km the fuel consumption will be 60 80 higher ...

Page 171: ...0 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 not in use this should be stored in the luggage compart ment Driving in cold weather Before starting a journey in cold weather you should check the following That the wiper blades have not become froze...

Page 172: ...ach the legal wear limit as they gradually lose their friction properties Date code see page 214 The best response if the car gets into a front wheel skid is to freewheel manual gearbox only i e disengage the clutch so that the wheels are neither driven nor braked by the engine and carefully steer the wheels in the direction you want to go If the car has an automatic transmission you should lift o...

Page 173: ... 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 soon as possible have the cooling system checked by an authorized Saab dealer Towing a trailer Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are available as accessories These are designed for ...

Page 174: ...u 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 trailer do not attempt to negotiate a hill having a gradient in excess of 15 The weight distribution over the front wheels of the car will be insufficient to prevent wheelspin making further progres...

Page 175: ...er 3rd gear or Drive whichever will allow the engine to run at 3 000 rpm and maintain the speed oftraffic or a safe speed see page 159 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 and risk overheating the transmis sion Driving considerations Always take extra care when towing a trailer as the car s ha...

Page 176: ...the 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 load is included in the car s maximum permissible load see page 235 Strong sturdy roof carriers designed spe cially for the car are available from your Saab dealer Always secure the roof load safely ...

Page 177: ...to 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 Coupés press the foot down over the pins in the mount ing and slide it forward 5 Carefully close the doors on this side so as to hold the feet in place 6 Move to the other side of the car and remove the plastic cover from the adjustable foot Fold back ...

Page 178: ...essure should match the current load and speed of the car see the back cover or the tire pressure label on page 243 The tire pressures given apply to cold tires that is tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature The tire pressure increases as the tires become warm e g during highway driving with approximately 0 3 bar 4 psi When the temperature of the tires changes by 50 10 ...

Page 179: ... 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 towing vehicle should always be heavier than the vehicle being towed Never allow passengers to ride in the car being towed Remember that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is off Much gre...

Page 180: ...d 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 the underside of the rear bumper means that the rear towing eye must not be used This is to prevent dam aging the bumper NOTE If the car is to be towed with the front wheels off the ground make sure ...

Page 181: ... the car has to be transported farther than that summon a tow truck A flat bed tow truck is the preferred method to tow The engine cannot be started by towing or pushing the car In emergency the engine can be started as described in the section Jump starting Jump starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab Follow the steps bel...

Page 182: ...he 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 your car by pushing or pull ing it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transmission If you have an automatic transmission your vehicle cannot be started by pushing or pulling it NOTE If...

Page 183: ...1 Try to start the vehicle with the dis charged battery If it does not start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they do not touch each other or any other metal WARNING Using a match or flame of any kind near a battery can cause battery gas to explode You can suffer burns or be blinded Use a flashlight if y...

Page 184: ...t items to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs wiper blades fuses a Poly V belt and the like You can check some points yourself before hand Make sure that the engine is in good con dition Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the engine or gearbox transmission Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels Check also for leaks Inspect the Poly V belt and replace it if it shows any s...

Page 185: ...ering 195 Battery 195 Drive belt 197 Wipers and washers 198 Wiper blades 198 Changing bulbs 200 Fuses 206 Wheels 211 Safety belts 218 Upholstery and trim 219 Textile carpeting 219 Engine bay 220 Washing 220 Waxing and polishing 221 Touching up the paint 221 Anti corrosion treatment 222 Recovery and or recy cling of automotive mate rials 224 Air conditioning A C system 226 Car care ...

Page 186: ...he 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 inches 20 cm without slamming it WARNING Never holdyourfingersbetween the hood and safety catch if lowering but not clos ing the hood IB1514 Hood release pressure plate IB887 Hood release handle ...

Page 187: ... 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 IB1625 ...

Page 188: ...s 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 left front inner fender These engine families meet applicable EPA Federal Standards California State Stan dards andCanadianFederalStandardsand are equipped with the following systems Sequential multi...

Page 189: ...Refueling Vapor Recovery All hydrocarbons formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere The hydrocarbons are absorbed in an evaporative emission canis ter When the engine is subsequently started theevaporativeemission canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut off valve The hydrocar bon air mixture passes through the evap canister...

Page 190: ...he recom 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 Oil volume and grade see page 237 Oil changing should be carried out on a warm engine 1 Unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of the sump and leave the oil to drain into an oil tray or other suit...

Page 191: ...m 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 tow a trailer or use a car rier on top of your vehicle If the vehicle is used for delivery ser vice police taxi or other commerical applications WARNING Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to ...

Page 192: ...old 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 and coolant Use only coolant approved by Saab If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine to normal temper ature and top up again as necessary Coolant The cooling system is filled at the factory with coolant containing ...

Page 193: ...l year round Only use coolant approved by Saab Air filter NOTE Always mix the antifreeze with the appropriate volume of water before adding it to the cooling system If pure antifreeze is added the engine could still freeze and be damaged This is because the antifreeze will not mix properly with the coolant before the thermostat has opened to allow full circulation WARNING Only use an air filter re...

Page 194: ...d replacing It is therefore essential that brake pads be checked regularly as specified in the ser vice program Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is down to 0 11 in 3 mm the pad will produce a screeching squeal ing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied New pads should be installed with out delay Brake pads ...

Page 195: ...g 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 constitutes a fire risk WARNING Work on the battery may entail an explosion hazard since the battery gives off hydrogen which forms an explosive mixture with the oxygen in the air For this reason always av...

Page 196: ...ly 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 connect the positive red cable to the positive terminal of the battery and the negative blue cable to its negative terminal Always disconnect both battery leads when boost charging the battery NOTE N...

Page 197: ...The 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 engine before inspecting drive belts The fan can start even when the engine is switched off NOTE Serious damage can occur to the car s electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected while t...

Page 198: ...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 that it comes away from the wiper arm Slide the entire blade out from the arm Headlight wipers 1 Lift the wiper arm off the headlight 2 Detach the wiper blade by pulling it laterally from the wiper arm 3 Fit the new blade by sliding it into the retainer ...

Page 199: ...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 washed the windscreen Washer jets The washer jets which are adjustable can be cleaned with a pin if necessary The jet for rear window washing is located in the right hand part of the high mounted brake l...

Page 200: ...is 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 engine to avoid the danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts The radiator fan can cut in even when the engine is switched off NOTE Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb to ...

Page 201: ...n 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 headlight and see that the front bracket comes under the screw Tighten the screw 1 Side mounted turn signal 1 Slide the lens forward so that its rear part can be pulled out 2 Change the bulb 3 When refitting...

Page 202: ...older 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 a car that is supported only by a jack Use axle stands for further informa tionaboutjackingupthecar seepage 216 IB905 IB955 Rear light clusters 1 Direction indicators 2 Tail lights stop lights 3 Re...

Page 203: ... 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 and pry gently upwards Remove the cover lens 2 Change the bulb Dome light rear 1 Remove the entire overhead panel ease out the trailing end of the dome light first and then both front edges 2 Change t...

Page 204: ...et 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 plate lighting the glass is held in place by two screws IB912 Trunk light detach the whole lamp unit with a screwdriver applied at one edge IB910 Glove compartment lighting detach the whole lamp unit w...

Page 205: ...g light 5 P21 5W 21 5 Stop taillight 6 PY21W 21 Direction indicator front rear 7 T4W 4 Reading lamps rear Coupé and 5 door 8 R10W 10 Dome light trunk glove compart ment 9 WY5W W5W 5 Side indicators yellow bulb license plate lighting parking lights reading lamps front reading lamps rear Convertible NOTE Do not change any bulbs with ones of another wattage only use what is stated IB1330 ...

Page 206: ...dvice 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 fuse with one having a higher lower rating than specified see page 208 The color of the fuse indicates its amperage If the same fuse blows repeatedly have the electrical system checked by an authorized ...

Page 207: ...indow 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 Electrically adjustable passenger seat The DICE and TWICE control modules are linked to a data bus which is basically an information carrier thatallowsinformationto be exchanged between all the control mod...

Page 208: ...ront 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 system DICE TWICE main instrument panel SID memory for electrically operated driver s seat telephone cruise control 18 10 Airbag 19 10 ABS A C rear fog light switch rear fog light 20 20 Electric heatin...

Page 209: ... 10 Left 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 DICE TWICE main instrument panel interior light ing 36 10 Relay starter 37 15 Limp home 38 25 Oxygen sensor lambda probe 39 S Spare Item Function A Electric heating of rear seat B Reversing light ca...

Page 210: ...high beam 10 7 5 Headlight wipers 11 12 Extra lights 13 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 High beam C1 Extra heater Europe C2 D Radiator fan low speed E Lamp check filament monitor front F1 F2 G1 Headlamp wipers G2 Front fog lights H I Radiator fan high speed J A C compressor IB919 Fuses and...

Page 211: ...oles to minimize the risk of rim damage Neverreduce thepressure ofa hottire 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 leaking simply unscrew it and fit a new one Important Remember to adjust the tire pressures if you change the load in the car or int...

Page 212: ...and labeled in accordance with new 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 provided on your new Saab Compact spare tires are exempt DOT QUALITY GRADES Treadwear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Fed era...

Page 213: ...f 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 its ability to dis sipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduc...

Page 214: ...uld 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 snow tires Compact spare wheel The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus tained a puncture The maximum life of the tire is only 2000 miles 3 500 km...

Page 215: ...azard warning lights if the car is on a road Apply the parking brake and leave the car in gear 1st or reverse Automatic transmission move selector to the P position Ensure that everybody is out of the car before jacking it up Never start the engine while the car is jacked up The jack must stand on a firm level surface Stow the jack in the place provided for it under the panel in the floor of the t...

Page 216: ...ecess in the sill and that the base of the jack is steady and flat on the ground 4 Turn the jack handle clockwise until it just begins to lift the car 5 Remove the wheel cover where appli cable Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn 6 Turn the jack handle to raise the wheel clear of the ground Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel 7 Clean the contact surfaces between the rim and hub 8 Fit t...

Page 217: ...el cover NOTE Do not overtighten the bolts using an impact wrench not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impos sible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car s toolkit NOTE Saab 9 3 Viggen The minimum permis sible wheel diameter is 16 due to the size of the brake discs IB1174 Position for jack Saab 9 3 Viggen The front and rear jacking points are located behind cove...

Page 218: ...dically 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 the belt should cause the inertia reel to lock Check the floor anchor age points for corrosion damage If a belt is worn or has any fraying edges it should be replaced Safety belts must not come into ...

Page 219: ... treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appear ance and to provide it with a protective film Discoloration caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades although this is not detrimental to the leather indeed the patina resulting from use is often considered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it can start to look shabby The leather up...

Page 220: ...tone chip damage scratches or other damage to the paintwork The paint can otherwise start to flake Remove any bird droppings without delay as these can discolor the paintwork and prove difficult to polish out Use a soft cloth moistened with methyl alco hol to remove splashes of tar or asphalt Do not use strong cleaners as these can dry out the paintwork The underside of the car also needs wash ing...

Page 221: ...sually be applied directly after any dirt has been scraped away using a pointed knife If corrosion has 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 primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush After the primer has dried apply several thin ...

Page 222: ...ctrolytic 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 and body members In addition to conventional anti corrosion treatment like painting underbody treat ment and cavity treatment most of the body panel surfaces are galvanized These include the hood the ...

Page 223: ... 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 underbody Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general purpose dish washing detergent and water Rinse car thoroughly with clean water After washing check and clear ...

Page 224: ...f 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 engineers were giving serious consideration to how the maximum quantity of materials could be reclaimed from the car on its eventual scrapping Tofacilitatesorting plasticparts for instance have been ma...

Page 225: ...ch 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 Washer fluid reservoir PE 24 Cowl trim PC ASA IB927 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 7 10 9 8 6 5 ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ASA Acrylonitrile styrene acrylic plastic EPDM Ethyle...

Page 226: ...ture 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 drive belt for the com pressor is not slipping see page 197 d Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor see page 208 NOTE The A C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant Refrigeran...

Page 227: ...preset 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 headlight is damaged in a crash the headlight aim maybeaffected If youbelieve your headlights need to be re aimed we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service However it is poss...

Page 228: ...sary 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 Recheck the vertical aim to make sure it is still correct after the horizontal aim adjustment Readjust as necessary NOTE To make sure that your headlights are aimed properly read all instructions bef...

Page 229: ...intenance and owner assistance Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 230 Owner assistance 231 Reporting Safety Defects U S A 232 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian govern ment 232 IB1367 ...

Page 230: ...hereafter 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 oil filter and engine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service classifications stated in the Techni cal data section of this Owner s Manual The use of extra additives in the oil is not n...

Page 231: ...ires 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 necessary except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment when necessary are also addi tional Dealer charges f...

Page 232: ...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 between you your dealer or Saab Cars USA Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of T...

Page 233: ...ensions 234 Engine 237 Engine oil 237 Fuel 239 Engine variants 239 Electrical system 240 Drive belts 240 Manual transmission 240 Automatic transmission 240 Suspension 241 Steering 241 Brake system 241 Rims and tires 242 Plates and labels 243 IB993 ...

Page 234: ...___ 4 Turning circle measured at vehicle extremities _______ 36 4 ft 11 1 m curb to curb_______________________ 34 4 ft 10 5 m Gross vehicle weight GVW Maximum train weight GVW max trailer weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Permissible load in addition to the driver GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded The precise curb weight...

Page 235: ...le ________________ 3250 3260 lbs 1475 1480 kg Gross vehicle weight GVW Coupé___________________________ 3930 4060 lbs 1785 1840 kg Viggen Coupé ____________________ 4060 lbs 1840 kg 5 door __________________________ 3980 4100 lbs 1805 1860 kg Viggen 5 door ____________________ 4100 lbs 1860 kg Convertible ______________________ 3940 4020 lbs 1785 1825 kg Viggen Convertible ________________ 3990 l...

Page 236: ...er are 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 Max permitted roof load ____________ 220 lbs 100 kg Trailer weights Trailer with brakes _________________ Max 3500 lbs 1588 kg Trailer without brakes _______________ Max 1000 lbs 450 kg Recommended...

Page 237: ... antifreeze Coolant volume cooling system ________ 8 7 qts 8 5 l Oil recommendation We recommend the use of oils that are available from your Saab dealer for regular oil changes These oils fulfill the most stringent requirements set by API and ACEA classifications Basic recommendations for Saab engines SAE 5W 30 or 0W 30 5W 40 The oil should be semi or fully synthetic and fulfill grade re quiremen...

Page 238: ...vy diesel engines Each class is divided into grades 1 2 and 3 where grades 2 and 3 normally encompass semi and fully synthetic oils The diesel class also has a fourth grade B4 which encompasses tests and regula tions aimed at improving the performance of direct injection diesel engines In the same way as in the API system gasoline and diesel engine specifications are combined for products that can...

Page 239: ...4 0 ft lb 263 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 Compression ratio _________________ 8 8 1 2 0 Turbo 205 hp manual transmission Rating EEC at 5500 rpm ___________ 205 hp 151 kW Max torque EEC at 2200 rpm ________ 206 5 ft lb 280 Nm Compression r...

Page 240: ...__________ 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 gearbox oil Oil capacity _______________________ 1 8 qts 1 8 l Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 26 42 Type _____________________________ Electronically con trolled 4 speed with torque converter a...

Page 241: ... 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 brakes with vacuum servo diagonally split circuits Parking brake ______________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid ________________________ DOT 4 Do not use DOT 5 Disc diameter front Coupé 5 door ...

Page 242: ... x 15 Viggen __________________________ 6 5 x 16 Spare wheel Tire _____________________________ T115 70 R16 Rim _____________________________ 4 0 x 16 Maximum life _____________________ 2000 miles 3500 km Maximum speed __________________ 50 mph 80 km h NOTE Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and must be used on the following tire wheel combinations Wheel Tire 6 x 15 ____...

Page 243: ...ne and gearbox numbers 1 Modification 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 Chassis number 8 Chassis number stamped on body 9 Vehicle Emission Control Information IB1933 CANADA US ...

Page 244: ...r s and passenger s airbag 6 Body version ___ 3 Coupé 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 0 Turbo 205 bhp 9 Check digit ____ 0 9 or X 10 Model year _____ 2 2002 11 Factory ________ 2 Trollhättan 7 Nystad 12 Serial number __ 000001 999999 position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 VIN Y S 3 D F ...

Page 245: ... is closed YES or NO Automatic locking of all doors when the car is driven above 7 5 mph 12 km h YES or NO Saab Information Display SID Outdoor temperature display can be adjusted Miscellaneous Select the on time for heated rear seat Coolant temperature gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Fuel level gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Additional sweep of the wipers after wind shiel...

Page 246: ...is 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 glass breakage sensor can be tempo rarily disabled see page 42 Daytime Running Lights To disable turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 15 see page 208 ...

Page 247: ...____________215 Changing bulbs _________________200 Changing the engine oil __________190 Changing the key battery __________39 Changing the wheels round _______212 Changing wiper blades ___________198 Chassis number ________________243 Child car seats __________________19 Child safety _____________________19 Child safety locks rear doors _______39 Child seats _____________________19 Cigar lighter...

Page 248: ... number ________________243 Gearbox oil checking ____________191 Gearbox oil grade _______________240 General particulars ______________234 General safety instructions Convertible 48 Glove compartment ______________135 H Handbrake _____________________168 Hazard warning lights _____________76 Head restraint ___________________18 Headlight flasher _________________75 Hood _________________________1...

Page 249: ...r seat ______________________138 Rear seat tipping _______________138 Rearview mirrors ________________137 Rear window wiper _______________79 Recirculation ____________________82 Recycling ______________________224 Refuelling _____________________151 Relay table ____________________209 Release handle hood ____________186 Remote control __________________36 Remote control battery changing ____39 R...

Page 250: ...ip computer SID _______________69 Trip meter ______________________66 Trunk _________________________138 Trunk lid lock Convertible __________56 Trunk lighting ___________________133 Trunk Convertible ________________56 Trunk opening __________________40 Turbo gauge ____________________67 Turn signal _____________________76 U Upholstery and trim ______________219 Upholstery and trim care of ______...

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