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Owner’s Manual

Saab 9-3 Convertible M2003

Saab Automobile AB 2002

Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden

Safety

Security

Soft top

Instruments and controls

Saab 9-3 Audio System

OnStar - Telematics 109

Interior equipment, trunk 121

Starting and driving 133

Car care 173

Maintenance and owner assistance 221

Technical data 225

Index 239

93uC03.book Page 1 Thursday, May 30, 2002 11:36 AM

Summary of Contents for 9-3 Convertible M2003

Page 1: ...Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 11 Security 35 Soft top 47 Instruments and controls 57 Saab 9 3 Audio System 91 OnStar Telematics 109 Interior equipment trunk 121 Starting and driving 133 Car care 17...

Page 2: ...e 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...

Page 3: ...auge showing turbo pressure ___ 65 Fuel gauge __________________ 66 Temperature gauge ____________ 65 IB731 Ashtray accessory ___________ 126 Cigarette lighter accessory ____ 126 Saab Information Disp...

Page 4: ...e handle ___________ 174 Engine compartment washing ___ 210 Central locking __________ 36 Interior locking buttons ____ 37 Trunk lock ______________ 39 Car alarm Anti theft system 41 Headlight switche...

Page 5: ...Seat adjustment _________ 12 Safety belts _____________ 18 Seat heating ____________ 16 Rear seat _____________ 129 Folding down the rear seat 129 Child seats _____________ 23 Upholstery cleaning ____...

Page 6: ..._______ 183 Jump starting ________________ 169 IB1624 Engine description ____________ 176 Engine oil level control and topping up ________________ 178 Engine oil changing ___________ 178 Oil grade____...

Page 7: ...igerant 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 qua...

Page 8: ...s 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 t...

Page 9: ...this seat Risk of explosive gas Headlights Windshield wipers Direction indicators Windshield washers Parking lights Defroster Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Front fog lights Ventilation fa...

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Page 11: ...11 Safety Seats 12 Head restraint 17 Safety belts 18 Child safety 23 Airbag 28 IB2040 93uC03 book Page 11 Thursday May 30 2002 11 36 AM...

Page 12: ...aise 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 pre...

Page 13: ...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 WARNI...

Page 14: ...e 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 Chec...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...nowledgement 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 of the three programm...

Page 17: ...he 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 ra...

Page 18: ...gnal 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 23 Check that the locking tongue is properly lo...

Page 19: ...n 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 al...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...d for the two rear seat passengers Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you and inserting the tongue into the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buck...

Page 22: ...to provide the protection for which they have been designed A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer Care should be taken to avoid contamina tion of the webbing with pol...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...re 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 ma...

Page 25: ...aint The label contains a circle or a rearward facing child restraint 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated rear seat cushions 2 Press the child restraint rearward lining up the restrai...

Page 26: ...p 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 backre...

Page 27: ...tofthesafetybelt 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 Installa...

Page 28: ...by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes They will not be activated by minor front end impacts rear end or side impacts or by the car rolling over Side airbags see page 30 WARNING To red...

Page 29: ...o anything you might have in your mouth such as a pipe for instance Some components of the airbag will be warm for a short time In some cir cumstances the airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...sensors It is essential that the moisture barrier thick plastic film in the door is not damaged in any way Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by an aut...

Page 32: ...ou 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 a...

Page 33: ...ecial 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...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...35 Security Security Doors 36 Central locking 36 Car alarm 41 IB2049 93uC03 book Page 35 Thursday May 30 2002 11 36 AM...

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

Page 37: ...ce to confirm If unable to unlock using the remote con trol 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...

Page 38: ...l the Saab Infor mation Display SID will issue the following message REPLACE KEY BATTERY Press the CLEAR button on the Saab Infor mation Display SID to acknowledge this message You must then replace t...

Page 39: ...the other doors are unlocked The trunk button on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked or moving at a speed greater than 2 7 mph 4 km h When unlocked the trunk lid opens slightly NO...

Page 40: ...imes 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...

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

Page 42: ...ars on the Saab Information Display 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...

Page 43: ...the key for 2 seconds That action will trigger the alarm hazard warning lights and siren To deactivate panic function Push one of the buttons on the key Turn the key in one of the doors or Turn the i...

Page 44: ...he sensor see page 42 Key The range of the key is normally 5 10 yds 5 10 metres although itcan be substantiallymore than this in ideal conditions range can vary greatly depending on the position of th...

Page 45: ...tch 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...

Page 46: ...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 Ope...

Page 47: ...al safety instruc tions 48 Folding the soft top 49 Raising the soft top 51 Manual raising of the soft top 52 Fault messages in SID 54 Central operation of the windows 55 IB1361 93uC03 book Page 47 Thu...

Page 48: ...ashing the car in auto matic 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...

Page 49: ...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 c...

Page 50: ...on the SID see page 54 NOTICE 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 playe...

Page 51: ...cycle to prevent the windows being raised 3 Lock the soft top as illustrated Check that the hooks have locked the soft top 4 Raise the side windows by sliding the ROOF button forward a second time Al...

Page 52: ...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...

Page 53: ...thatthe safety belts don 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...

Page 54: ...aising 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 th...

Page 55: ...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 a...

Page 56: ...56 Soft top This page has been left blank 93uC03 book Page 56 Thursday May 30 2002 11 36 AM...

Page 57: ...ing and indicator lights 58 Instruments 64 Saab Information Display SID 67 Switches 73 Wipers and washers 76 Manual climate control system 77 Automatic climate control ACC 81 IB1935 93uC03 book Page 5...

Page 58: ...top as soon as possible and where it is safe to do so switch off the engine and check the engine oil level see page 178 NOTICE Under no circumstances must the car be driven when this warning light is...

Page 59: ...will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir see page 182 If the ABS warning light is on at the same time the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault see A...

Page 60: ...itch 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 ta...

Page 61: ...ransmission 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 b...

Page 62: ...ts 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...

Page 63: ...ystem OFF indicator option This light comes on when the traction controlsystem TCS isswitched off withthe TCS button IMPORTANT Thetractioncontrolsystemis switched on automatically each time the car is...

Page 64: ...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 i...

Page 65: ...he coolant level falls below the MIN mark the Saab Information Display SID will dis play the message FILL COOLANT FLUID Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion which is...

Page 66: ...en 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 sho...

Page 67: ...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 se...

Page 68: ...nsumed 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 with To reset the value press the CLEAR button for 4 secon...

Page 69: ...m 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 me...

Page 70: ...ed Programmed values for DIST ALARM and SPD will not be reset see the respective function CHECK messages When the engine is started CHECKING will appear on the display for about four sec onds while th...

Page 71: ...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 display...

Page 72: ...uch 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...

Page 73: ...ng switch must be in parking or headlight position to operate the rear fog light see page 75 The headlights come on when the ignition switch is in the OFF ON or START posi tions Note that they go off...

Page 74: ...led 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...

Page 75: ...witch 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...

Page 76: ...gle 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...

Page 77: ...nts The control permits settings intermediately 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...

Page 78: ...omfort 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 comfor...

Page 79: ...ide 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 Recirculation can be useful to activate man ual...

Page 80: ...setting 3 may be chosen Once the windshield is clear the air distribution control should be shifted two steps to the left The warm up time of the engine depends on the kind of driving Town driving in...

Page 81: ...nd 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 HI position max heat and high fan speed and the LO position max...

Page 82: ...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...

Page 83: ...o 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...

Page 84: ...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 ou...

Page 85: ...ert 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...

Page 86: ...ressed the A C compressor is always switched on at outside temperatures above 32 F 0 C in order to cool and dehumidify the incoming air unless the ECON button has been depressed As the temperature ins...

Page 87: ...very 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 tim...

Page 88: ...the display after a function has been saved in Programming II Additional programming features see page 237 Function Operation in AUTO mode after Programming II Standard operation in AUTO mode The A C...

Page 89: ...nnected Extinguishing the lighting in ACC See section Night panel page 71 ACC with soft top folded down When the soft top is folded down the ACC system goes over to manual temperature setting Between...

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Page 91: ...guide to the Saab 9 3 Audio System 93 Sound controls 95 Radio 96 CD player 98 CD changer 100 General functions 103 Steering wheel controls 104 Security lock 104 Technical data 105 Fault codes 107 IB11...

Page 92: ...ront 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 Thesesubwoofershavet...

Page 93: ...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...

Page 94: ...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 activ...

Page 95: ...l 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 a...

Page 96: ...the display The function will revert to automatic seek tuning two seconds after the last manual frequency change has been made Band selector 3 Touch the RADIO BAND button repeatedly to move through th...

Page 97: ...nd mode The radio will automatically search for the strongest national weather service station in the area When a weather band station is received the display indi cates WB The strongest station gener...

Page 98: ...he eject or RADIO BAND button Track search 1 Touch or repeatedlyto move to preceding or following tracks Touching once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track To change to the pr...

Page 99: ...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...

Page 100: ...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 but...

Page 101: ...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 magazin...

Page 102: ...changes Touch 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...

Page 103: ...etting Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Adjust the volume Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the buttons on the bottom row of the Audio System e g RADIO BAN...

Page 104: ...ec 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 fo...

Page 105: ...of presets FM __________________________ 3 x 6 AM __________________________ 2 x 6 Frequency range FM __________________________ 87 9 MHz 107 9 MHz AM __________________________ 530 kHz 1710 kHz WB__...

Page 106: ...is referred to as multipath dis tortion The effect is liable to be blamed upon malfunctions in the radio WARNING To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash the pillar trims and heade...

Page 107: ...ency steps will need 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 NOTI...

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Page 109: ...gency services 112 Roadside assistance 113 Stolen vehicle tracking 113 Accident Assist 113 OnStar Med Net 113 Hands free communication 113 The OnStar Premium Services Plan 113 Route support 113 Ride A...

Page 110: ...plete explanation of these addi tional services please see pages 114 118 and 119 NOTE In order for OnStar to operate the car audio system must be switched on OnStar is Easy It s easy to start using yo...

Page 111: ...e 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 Sa...

Page 112: ...en ter For security reasons we will send your PIN to you in the mail The OnStar Directions and Connections Plan The OnStar Safe and SoundPlan is part of the Directions and Connections Plan that comes...

Page 113: ...ds 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...

Page 114: ...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...

Page 115: ...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 n...

Page 116: ...ion about the OnStar subscriber web site please see page 119 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...

Page 117: ...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...

Page 118: ...r The following general categories will give you an overview of the types of information avail able to you For complete up to date cate gories you can go to the Saab Cars USA Inc website at www saabus...

Page 119: ...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...

Page 120: ...gal 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 ad...

Page 121: ...ering wheel adjust ment 123 Interior lighting 124 Cup holder 125 Ashtray accessory 126 Glove compartment 126 Rearview mirrors 128 Trunk 129 Rear seat 129 Tools and spare wheel 132 Manually opening the...

Page 122: ...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 electric side windows are being wound up Raising the window...

Page 123: ...ed posi tion and return the lever to the locked status Horn signal The horn is operated by pressing at the outer edges of the airbag module in the center of the steering wheel WARNING For safety reaso...

Page 124: ...ter the doors are closed or when the igni tion is turned on provided that the switch is in the mid position The interior lighting is turned off automati cally after 20 minutes if the ignition is off t...

Page 125: ...audio systemwhen usingthecup holders Soft drinks in particular can cause malfunction WARNING The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china or glass as these can cause injury in the eve...

Page 126: ...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 t...

Page 127: ...nt 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 93uC03 book Page 127 Thursday...

Page 128: ...ck posi tions to indicate 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...

Page 129: ...rtia 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...

Page 130: ...the trunk Place the load as far in as possible WARNING Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car During sunny weather the tem perature in the cabin luggage compart ment can climb to 160 180...

Page 131: ...oad capacity of the car as this will alter its handling char acteristics see page 226 Keep hands well clear of all moving parts The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving B...

Page 132: ...ing action Check fuse 25 If it is defective or blows again after changing the locking motor can be detached from the flap by pulling a wire The wire marked with a yellow arrow at the end is located in...

Page 133: ...ntrol 152 Braking 153 Traction Control System 155 Parking 157 Economical motoring 159 Driving in cold weather 160 Driving in hot weather 162 Towing a trailer 162 Driving with a load 166 Driving with t...

Page 134: ...is position The parking lights the hazard warning lights and the interiorlighting can still be illuminated OFF position Gear lever is not locked manual transmission Automatic transmission gear lever i...

Page 135: ...e before removing the ignition key NOTICE Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch If dirt or liquid gets into it the switch may not operate properly WARNING When start...

Page 136: ...clutch pedal must be fully depressed 1 Depress the clutch pedal but do not touch the accelerator 2 Start the engine Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running sm...

Page 137: ...93 and for dif ferent load conditions 1 Starting and driving Refrain from using full throttle before the engine has warmed up before needle is in the mid range on tempera ture gauge to avoid unnecess...

Page 138: ...ects any faults in the engine management system the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator in the main instrument panel will light up see page 61 The car should be checked as soon as possible at an...

Page 139: ...ted 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 id...

Page 140: ...3 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 t...

Page 141: ...es have been blended with gasoline Thesetypesofgasolinesmay 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...

Page 142: ...emissions Nevertheless if you begin to notice a problemwith the wayyourcar starts or runs shortly after it has been refueled try a different brand of gasoline NOTICE Higher concentrations of methanol...

Page 143: ...ehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet Cal ifornia specifications If such fuels are no...

Page 144: ...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 ve...

Page 145: ...ar 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...

Page 146: ...g 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 OF...

Page 147: ...on is lifted Park Brake Shift Lock override Check fuse No 12 see page 196 If the fuse is OK check the battery voltage If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery you do not have to contac...

Page 148: ...on oil can become very hot when the car is driven with a heavy load for example driving with a trailer on hilly roads when the wrong gear has been selected resulting in many extra gear changes Select...

Page 149: ...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 determine...

Page 150: ...hange 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...

Page 151: ...ee page 148 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...

Page 152: ...ed 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 can...

Page 153: ...ew 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 pa...

Page 154: ...ogress 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 b...

Page 155: ...ing away or accelerat 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 acceler...

Page 156: ...ce 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...

Page 157: ...r 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 mission for automatic transmission move selector...

Page 158: ...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 If freezing temperatures are likelyto occur during the...

Page 159: ...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 maj...

Page 160: ...s 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 st...

Page 161: ...they gradually lose their friction properties Date code see page 203 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...

Page 162: ...e 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...

Page 163: ...h its safety chains to the holes as illustrated WARNING When towing a trailer do not attempt to negotiate a hill having a gradient in excess of 15 The weight distribu tion over the front wheels of the...

Page 164: ...bsequent to the transmission oil overheating select either 3rd gear or Drive whichever will allow the engine to run at 3 000 rpm and maintain the speed of traffic or a safe speed see page 148 Do not d...

Page 165: ...s possible The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is 5 to 7 of the trailer weight with a maximum permissible tongue weight of 165 lbs 75 kg Note thatthis load mustbe...

Page 166: ...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 p...

Page 167: ...als have a tendency to induce tiredness Towing the car The car is fitted with towing eyes at both front and rear For access to the front towing eye located on the right hand side of the car compress t...

Page 168: ...towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked vio lently NOTICE Do not confuse the front towing eye with the oil pipe for the power steering NOTICE I...

Page 169: ...Cars with automatic transmission The car must be towed front first If the car is to be towed with the front wheels off the ground make sure the parking brake is off as this acts on the rear wheels Ne...

Page 170: ...ould be badly damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothingand toolsawayfrom...

Page 171: ...8 from the battery 10 Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dis charged battery If it does not start after a few tries it probably...

Page 172: ...hat 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...

Page 173: ...e belt 185 Wipers and washers 186 Wiper blades 186 Changing bulbs 188 Fuses 194 Wheels 199 Safety belts 208 Upholstery and trim 209 Textile carpeting 209 Engine bay 210 Washing 210 Waxing and polishin...

Page 174: ...is stopped by a safety catch at the front edge 3 Press the lever of the catch upwards and raise the hood When you close the hood you should drop it from a height of about 8 inches 20 cm without slamm...

Page 175: ...k 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 93uC03 book Page...

Page 176: ...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 T...

Page 177: ...rbons 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...

Page 178: ...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...

Page 179: ...when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent stop and go driv ing Most trips are through dusty areas You frequenty tow a trailer or use a carrier o...

Page 180: ...olant The expansion tank is transparent to facili tate checking The level must be a little under the mark KALT COLD on the tank when the engine is cold If the SID message FILL COOLANT FLUID is display...

Page 181: ...uld be used all year round Only use coolant approved by Saab Note If incorrect coolant is used or added the life time properties will be affected Even if the coolant is flushed from the system and rep...

Page 182: ...ssential 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...

Page 183: ...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 t...

Page 184: ...t 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 cab...

Page 185: ...lt tensioner See also page 59 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 w...

Page 186: ...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 latera...

Page 187: ...arts 1 4 litres left Fill with quality washer fluid available from your Saab dealer and follow the instructions on the package to reduce the risk of freez ing Washer jets The washer jets which are adj...

Page 188: ...ght 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 ha...

Page 189: ...t 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 b...

Page 190: ...e 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 supporte...

Page 191: ...t 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 behind the top edge of the lens and carefully pry it out Remove the le...

Page 192: ...t of its bracket and change the bulb Replace the bulb holder in its bracket and refit the entire lamp unit Other lighting If any other bulbs need changing you are advised to take the car to an authori...

Page 193: ...P21 5W 21 5 Stop taillight 6 PY21W 21 Direction indicator front rear 7 R10W 10 Trunk glove compartment 8 WY5W W5W 5 Side indicators yellow bulb license plate lighting parking lights dome light reading...

Page 194: ...consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in the electricalsystem being damaged Never replace a fuse with one having a higher lo...

Page 195: ...and door mirrors TWICE controls among other things Central locking Car alarm Anti theft system Engine immobilizer Auto checking of lights Safety belt reminder Electrically adjustable passenger seat Th...

Page 196: ...ft top 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...

Page 197: ...ighting 30 10 Left parking light 31 20 Reversing light windshield wipers headlight beam length adjustment 32 15 Fuel pump 33 34 10 SID control module automatic transmission 35 15 DICE TWICE main instr...

Page 198: ...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 Eu...

Page 199: ...on are fitted Contact an authorized Saab dealer The wheels and tires have been carefully matched tothe characteristicsofthecar and play a key role in its outstanding roadhold ing and handling NOTICE A...

Page 200: ...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 Importan...

Page 201: ...S New tires must be graded 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 t...

Page 202: ...ire 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...

Page 203: ...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...

Page 204: ...ing 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 befor...

Page 205: ...nts used by the dealer or centrally under the front of the engine subframe If the car is equipped with a trailer hitch the jack can also be placed under the hitch NOTICE Do not position the jack under...

Page 206: ...recess 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 Loose...

Page 207: ...ing torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm We advise against using wheels with open wheel covers in winter as the brake compo nents are then more exposed both to slus...

Page 208: ...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...

Page 209: ...not detrimental to the leather indeed thepatina resultingfromuse isoften considered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it can start to look shabby The leather uph...

Page 210: ...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 regularly and this shoul...

Page 211: ...when necessary you can use an ice scraper on the outside Never use a scraper on the inside NOTICE Note that some automatic car washes can damage a textile soft top This applies to washes that have me...

Page 212: ...hes are available from your Saab dealer In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork where the metal has not been exposed and an undamaged layer of paint remains touch up paint can usually be applied d...

Page 213: ...ent and cavity treatment most of the body panel surfaces are galvanized These include the hood the doors and the under body The anti corrosion treatment on the under side of the car and inside the whe...

Page 214: ...ls wheel wells at least at mid winter and in the spring 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage and arrange for needed repairs promptly After washing or after heavy rain check for leaks When...

Page 215: ...instance have been marked to identify the precise nature of the plastic The quantity of materials in the car that can be recycled or recovered depends on the scrapping facilities in different countri...

Page 216: ...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 Co...

Page 217: ...ontrols are in the appropriate settings see page 77 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...

Page 218: ...b dealer for service However it is possible for you to re aim your headlights as described in the following procedure To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows Place the vehi...

Page 219: ...e aimed properly read all instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlight parts or a not correctly aimed headlight IB1169 B A B A Vertical adjustment...

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Page 221: ...istance Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 222 Owner assistance 223 Reporting Safety Defects U S A 224 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian govern ment 224 93uC03 book Page 221...

Page 222: ...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...

Page 223: ...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 a...

Page 224: ...f it finds 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...

Page 225: ...ne oil 229 Fuel 230 Engine variants 230 Electrical system 231 Drive belts 231 Manual transmission 231 Automatic transmission 231 Suspension 232 Steering 232 Brake system 232 Rims and tires 233 Plates...

Page 226: ...___ 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 lo...

Page 227: ...________________________ 1930 lbs 875 kg Weight distribution Curb weight front rear ______________ approx 62 38 GVW front rear ___________________ approx 60 40 VARNING The GVW and maximum axle loads m...

Page 228: ...bile AB permits Note that the national rules may set lim its to permitted weights and speed see also page 162 Type _____________________________ 4 cyl 2 overhead camshafts 16 valves and 2 bal ancer sh...

Page 229: ...inimum ACEA A3 B3 are also recom mended especially for extreme driving conditions Oils that fulfil GM LL A 025 requirements for gasoline engines can also be used Oil specification Oil for gasoline eng...

Page 230: ...______ 17 U S gal 64 l For optimum performance we recommend the following _____________________ 93 AON unleaded gasoline minimum 87 AON The use of fuel with an octane rating lower than that recom mend...

Page 231: ..._____________________ 5 speed fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential Oil type for topping up ______________ Saab MTF 0063 Oil capacity _______________________ 1 8 qts 1 8 l Speed mp...

Page 232: ...g 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...

Page 233: ...91 Q Spare wheel Tire _____________________________ T115 70 R16 Rim _____________________________ 4 0 x 16 Maximum life _____________________ 2000 miles 3500 km Maximum speed __________________ 50 mp...

Page 234: ...00 205 55 R16 91 Q Winter tire 1 2 pers 0 100 0 160 32 220 32 220 3 4 pers 0 100 0 160 32 220 32 220 T115 70 R16 Spare tire Max 50 80 60 420 60 420 1 Do not exceed posted speed limits By cold tires is...

Page 235: ...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...

Page 236: ...nger s airbag 6 Body version ___ 7 Convertible 7 Gearbox _______ 5 Manual 5 speed 8 Automatic 4 speed 8 Engine variant __ K 2 0 Turbo 205 bhp 9 Check digit ____ 0 9 or X 10 Model year _____ 3 2003 11...

Page 237: ...tic 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 rea...

Page 238: ...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...

Page 239: ...anging the wheels round _______201 Changing wiper blades ___________186 Chassis number ________________235 Child car seats __________________23 Child safety _____________________23 Child seats _______...

Page 240: ...warning lights _____________74 Headlight flasher _________________73 Hood _________________________174 Horn signal ____________________123 I If the car does not start ___________135 Ignition switch _...

Page 241: ..._________177 Safety belts _____________________18 Safety belts care of _____________208 Seat belts ______________________18 Seat belt pretensioners ____________19 Seats __________________________12 Se...

Page 242: ...______________7 Warning light AIR BAG ___________32 Washer fluid ___________________187 Washer jets ____________________187 Washers _______________________76 Washing ______________________210 Waxing a...

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