Page 1 © Saab Automobile AB 2006 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2007 Instruments and controls Interior equipment 117 Starting and driving 149 Customer Assistance and Information 273 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Car care 201...
Page 2 NOTICE texts warns of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorpo- rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Odometer and trip meter ________ Speedometer ________________ Tachometer __________________ Temperature gauge____________ Turbo gauge _________________ Warning and indicator lights _____ Saab Information Display (SID)___ Ashtray _____________________ Cigarette lighter _______________ Replacing wiper blades ___ 217 Washers and wipers______ 101 Washer fluid ____________ 218...
Page 4 Exterior Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 265 Body __________________ 264 Service program _________ 274 Moonroof_______________ 128 Touching up paintwork ____ 264 Washing _______________ 261 Waxing and polishing _____ 264 Brake lights _____________ 227 Changing bulbs __________ 219 Light switches ___________ Taillights _______________ 227 Folding down the rear seat _ 136 Lighting ________________ 227 Load-through hatch_______ 138...
Page 5 Interior Airbag _________________ Steering wheel adjustment _ 118 Steering _______________ 288 Fuses _________________ 234 Electric windows _________ 119 Child seats ________________ Folding down the rear seat ____ Rear seat__________________ Safety belts ________________ Seat adjustment ____________ Seat heating _______________ Upholstery care_____________ Interior rearview mirror _________ Vanity mirror _________________ Door mirrors__________________...
Page 6 Engine bay, 4-cyl Color code______________ 293 Engine number __________ 293 Gearbox number _________ 293 Warning labels __________ Vehicle identification number 293 Alternator_______________ 216 Drive belt _______________ 216 Exhaust emission control __ 155 Ignition system __________ 286 Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 268 Spark plugs _____________ 286 Turbo gauge ____________ Engine oil: checking level __ 207...
Page 7 Engine bay, 2.8 V6 Power steering___________ 212 Fluid: checking/topping up__ 212 Vehicle identification number ________________ 293 Colour code _____________ 293 Engine number __________ 293 Warning labels___________ Gearbox number _________ 293 Exhaust emission control __ 155 Drive belt _______________ 216 Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 268 Alternator_______________ 216 Turbo gauge ____________ Spark plugs _____________ 286...
Page 8: Warning Labels
For instructions consult dealer man- ual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 680 g R134a. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR DARK CLEAR P/N 127 93 955...
Page 9 • The back seat is the safest place for children. • Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Always use seat belts and child restraints. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights.
Page 10 Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or Buckle up smoking Refer to the Owner’s Airbag Manual Never place a rear-facing Shield eyes child seat in this seat Keep out of Electric reach of windows children Battery acid...
Page 11 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Safety Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________...
Page 12: Safety Belts
15 mph. The text Use your seatbelt. is lit on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. If the belt is not fastened then an audible signal will come on after 30 seconds.
Page 13 • Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10.
Page 14 To fasten the belt Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Position the lap part low across the hips. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part.
Page 15: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as possible without rubbing against the neck. To avoid chafing in the case of a short person, the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centime- ters) from the throat but still provides safe restraint.
Page 16: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any necessary repairs. Sport Sedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretension- ers and force limiters.
Page 17 Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 75 WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 136). • If cargo has to be placed on a seat, it must be properly secured with the safety belt.
Page 18: Seat Adjustment
Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver’s seat except when the car is stationary. Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following front seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: • Height 3 • Legroom • Backrest rake angle •...
Page 19: Lumbar Support
Adjusting the legroom Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position. WARNING Check that the seat is locked in the new position. If not, it may move while the car is being driven and it could result in injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
Page 20 Electrically adjustable front seats 3 WARNING • The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Bear this in mind when adjust- ing the seat, and make sure that noth- ing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that nothing can be trapped behind the seat when adjusting it.
Page 21: Memory Function
Adjusting the rake angle Backrest rake angle WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in particular a rear-end crash. Adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever.
Page 22 When the ignition is ON, all seat settings can be adjusted. When the door is open and before the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, all seat settings can be adjusted for up to 20 minutes. The memory also includes the door mirror settings.
Page 23: Head Restraints
• Raise the head restraints in the seats that are occupied. The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind.
Page 24: Child Seats
Child safety WARNING • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Children 12 and under or shorter than 150 cm (59 inches) can be killed by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children •...
Page 25: General Information On Child Safety
However, the type of restraint must be appropriate for the size of the child. We recommend that you always consult your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car.
Page 26 Safety Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Convertible Lower anchor and top tether anchor loca- tions, Sport Sedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Page 27 LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruction. 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated outboard rear seat cush- ions. 2 Slide the attachment on the child restraint in between the seat cushion and backrest.
Page 28 Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The car is provided with three top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind...
Page 29 Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seat frame above the floor for each rear seating position.
Page 30 Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The car is provided with two top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind...
Page 31 Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt WARNING Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of child restraint systems can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Child restraints that are approved for rear- ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places.
Page 32: Airbag
(Sport Sedan and SportCombi) see page 42. If a fault arises in the airbag system during a journey, the airbag warning lamp on the main instrument panel will come on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Airbag malfunction. Contact service.
Page 33 Inflated airbag (driver’s side). Inflation and deflation of airbag takes approx. 0.1 s The driver and passenger front airbags are triggered by violent front-end crashes. They are not activated by minor front-end impacts, if the car overturns or by rear- and side-impacts.
Page 34 Airbag system 1 Steering wheel with integral airbag 2 Passenger airbag 3 Side airbag 4 Inflatable curtain (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) 5 Sensors in front bumper 6 Sensor, side-impact protection 7 Sensor, side-impact protection (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) 8 Electronic control module and central sensor (SDM) Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the...
Page 35 We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate with- out a crash.
Page 36: Front Passenger Seat
Safety Operation of the steering wheel airbag in a front-end crash Moment of impact. Sensors detect a deceleration and send a signal via the control module to a gas gen- erator that inflates the airbag. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Airbag now fully inflated.
Page 37: Passenger Sensing System
• 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 the mounting of accessories on the dash.
Page 38 Saab recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accom- modate a rear-facing child restraint.
Page 39 The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active.
Page 40: Head Protection
We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The side airbags, which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests.
Page 41 The side-impact protection is only activated on the side of impact, while the safety belt pretensioners on both sides are deployed. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. There are two sensors on each side of the car, one at the rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of each C-pillar.
Page 42 Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan and SportCombi WARNING • Do not sit with your head resting against the side window. The inflat- able curtain is designed to inflate between the window and the head. Resting the head against the window could prevent the inflatable curtain from providing the intended protection.
Page 43: Airbag Warning Lamp
Prohibited seating position For optimal protection, do not sit too close to the door. Bear this in mind, for example, if someone is sleeping in the car. The inflat- able curtain comes down from the headlin- ing and covers a large portion of the side windows.
Page 44 WARNING When an airbag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can not get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or...
Page 45 Recline the seat back to increase the dis- tance between you and the airbag. 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.
Page 46: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
You should therefore take the car to a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. Are the dust and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful?
Page 47 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Security Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________...
Page 48: Central Locking
Doors Open the door by lifting the door handle. The following message appears on the Saab Information Display (SID) if a door is not closed (text displayed first when vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and the door has still not been closed): Close doors.
Page 49 Remote control 1 Locks car 2 Unlocks car and turns on cabin lighting 3 Unlocks and opens trunk lid. 4 Turns on exterior and cabin lighting. Activates panic function NOTICE The remote control contains delicate electronics. • Do not expose it to water. •...
Page 50 SportCombi: the rest of the doors and tail- gate are unlocked. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm. Saab Information Display (SID), see page 89. Intermittent malfunctioning Equipment in the vicinity of the car that uses the same frequency as the remote control may cause interference to the remote con- trol signal.
Page 51: Trunk Lid/Tailgate
Locking a car with dead battery The steering wheel lock requires sufficient battery voltage to lock and unlock. If the bat- tery voltage drops below a certain level while the remote control is in the ignition switch, you will not be able to remove the remote control.
Page 52: Switches On Front Doors
Switches on front doors The central locking can also be operated from inside the car using the button by each front door handle. Locking the car with the remote control ren- ders these buttons inoperative. Sport Sedan If you are sitting in the car and pressing the button on the driver’s door, the driver’s door will unlock.
Page 53: Trunk Release Handle
Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be reprogrammed. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer (see page 295). Checking the number of remote controls To check the number of remote controls that are programmed for the car: 1 Insert the remote control into the ignition switch and turn it to ON.
Page 54: Changing The Key Battery
Change the battery as soon as possible to avoid malfunctioning. Battery type: For optimum performance in all temperatures and good service life, Saab recommends the use of a Sony or Pana- sonic CR2032, 3V lithium battery. The battery should last for about 4 years of normal use.
Page 55 If, when inserted into the ignition switch, there is a problem checking the electronic code of the remote control, the following message will appear on the SID: Key not accepted. Contact service. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified.
Page 56: Car Alarm
3 times per second for 11 seconds. Check that the doors, hood and trunk lid are closed. If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Locking the trunk lid: Sport Sedan...
Page 57 If the alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked, the Saab Information Dis- play (SID) will display: Alarm tripped during last arming period.
Page 58: Panic Function
Change the battery when the SID displays: Remote control battery low. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 54. Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page 295.
Page 59 Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages Activity LED signal Arming (delay period) Illuminates for 11 s. Alarm armed Flashes once every 3 s. Disarming Extinguishes. Alarm not armed Off. A door, the hood or the tailgate is...
Page 60 Security (This page has been left blank.)
Page 61 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Advice on soft top operation ___________ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually ___________ SID warnings and messages __________ "Easy entry"__________ Head restraints _______...
Page 62: Advice On Soft Top Operation
• Note that certain automatic car washes can damage the soft top. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the body. Saab advises against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top to dry completely before folding it.
Page 63: Operating The Soft Top
20 mph (30 km/h). This speed can be programmed (0–20 mph/0–30 km/h). We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The movement of the car and force of the wind can seriously damage the components of the soft top system.
Page 64 Opening The following conditions must be fulfilled for the soft top to be folded: • Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). • Battery voltage must exceed 10 V. • Outside temperature must exceed 23°F (–5°C). • The trunk lid must be locked. •...
Page 65 9-3 Convertible 1 Rear window raised. Soft top storage in 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed. luggage compartment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm)
Page 66 Raising The following conditions must be fulfilled for raising the soft top: • Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). • Battery voltage must exceed 10 V. • The trunk lid must be locked. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it idle. Clearance for soft top operation: height, min.
Page 67 1 The soft top cover is opened. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm 2 The soft top is raised. 9-3 Convertible 3 The soft top cover is closed. 4 The rear window is lowered.
Page 68: Raising The Soft Top Manually
9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in an emergency (e.g. due to an electrical fault). Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually. This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mecha- nism.
Page 69 Soft top cover opened 4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it will obstruct the soft top cover. 5 Open the soft top cover, upward and backward. 6 Tip forward the front seat backrests. Manual closing started WARNING • Do not touch the hinges and struts of the soft top during raising.
Page 70 Look at the soft top cover when locking the rear window. The rear window must make a tight seal against the soft top cover. The soft top system must be checked and rectified without delay. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.
Page 71: Sid Warnings And Messages
SID warnings and messages The following messages associated with the soft top system and can be displayed on the SID together with a chime: Soft top front not locked. Soft top power pack overheated. Move goods away from soft top storage area. Operation at low temp.
Page 72 Battery low. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation. Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles. Complete soft top operation to open trunk. Complete soft top operation before driving Close doors. Driver seat unlocked. The backrest is not locked. Passenger front seat The backrest is not locked.
Page 73: Easy Entry
"Easy entry" WARNING • Always check that the backrest locks properly when returned to normal position. • Check that the fore-and-aft position of the seat is properly locked. The back- rest and the entire belt-in seat must be locked in position; otherwise the occu- pant of the seat is at risk of injury during braking or in the event of a crash, especially if a rear-facing child...
Page 74: Head Restraints
• Raise the head restraints in the seats that are occupied. The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind.
Page 75: Safety Belts, Rear Seat, Convertible
Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible The two rear seats have three-point safety belts with inertia reels. Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Position the lap part low across the hips. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part.
Page 76: Rollover Pop-Up Bars
Pop Up Bars repaired so that they operate properly in the event of a crash or rollover. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. NOTICE To avoid the risk of damage to the soft top do not operated the soft top while the bars are extended.
Page 77: Electric Windows
Electric windows WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the side windows. May cause serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the activation of the electric windows, for example, due to children playing.
Page 78: Interior Lighting
If calibration fails twice in a row, have the car checked and rectified. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of a front roof light, two front reading lights, footwell light- ing and courtesy lighting in the doors.
Page 79: Unlocking The Trunk Lid Manually
3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked. Unlocking the trunk lid manually...
Page 80: Placing Two Golf Bags In The Trunk
9-3 Convertible Placing two golf bags in the trunk There is sufficient space in the trunk of the Convertible for two golf bags. Proceed as follows. 1 Start by inserting the narrow end of the first bag to the right. 2 Lie down the bag.
Page 81: Instruments And Controls
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _______________ Instruments ___________ Saab Information Display (SID)________________ Switches _____________ Wipers and washers ____ Automatic climate- control system (ACC)__...
Page 82: Warning And Indicator Lights
Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunc. Contact service. The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation. See also...
Page 83 “Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions.
Page 84 Saab Information Display (SID): Reduced engine power. Contact service. NOTICE The car should be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising. High beam Indicator This light shows when the high beam is on (see page 98).
Page 85 Make a safe stop. If this is the case, drive carefully and contact a workshop as soon as possible. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer. Refer to Brake warning light on page 84, Antilock ® braking warning on page 82 and ESP indicator on page 86.
Page 86 ESP button. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Stability control failure. Contact service. If so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer. See also Electronic Stability Program ) 3 on page 175. ® (ESP...
Page 87: Speedometer
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should come on when the ignition switch is turned to ON. They should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault-free self-diagnosis of each system or function.
Page 88: Temperature Gauge
Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper- ature of the coolant. The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature. If the needle goes into the red zone (which can occur at high outside air temperatures or under heavy engine loads), choose the highest possible gear ratio and the lowest possible engine speed, and avoid shifting...
Page 89: Fuel Gauge
Saab dealer as soon as possible. If the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), acceleration is limited by reduc- ing the boost pressure.
Page 90: Odometer And Trip Meter
Instruments and controls Press the CLR button to acknowledge a SID message. If you acknowledge a message but do nothing about it, the message will be displayed again the next time you start the car. When the engine is switched off the warn- ing/indicator lights still active are displayed, this is to remind the driver.
Page 91 SID2 3 also contains the following fea- tures: Dist Distance to destinations. Function can also be used as a trip meter Speed Ø Average speed since func- tion last reset Speed W Speed warning (chime) Settings Settings of features such as alarm clock, language and rain sensor 3 Phone 3...
Page 92 Instruments and controls Resetting a single function 1 Select the function you wish to reset using the steering wheel controls, • Fuel Ø (the value is rest to 10l/100 km) • Speed Ø • Trip (Dist used as trip meter) 2 Press and hold the CLR button for approx.
Page 93 You can check the distance left by selecting Dist. At the same time you can check the calculated time of arrival. After the distance to destination has decreased to zero, Dist will function as a trip meter (see Using DIST as a trip meter). The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set for the Dist function.
Page 94 Instruments and controls Under Settings you can choose whether the entire speedometer scale (0–160 mph) or only part of the scale (0–90 mph) should be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL mode. 1 Select Settings using the steering wheel controls, 2 Press and hold the SET button until given audible confirmation.
Page 95 The number of systems that are displayed on the SID depends on the car’s equipment level. The list shown below includes the systems that can be found in your car. Rain Sensor, page 103. HIGH MEDIUM Theft Alarm, page 56. FULL ALARM DOOR ONLY Park Assistance, page 180.
Page 96 Instruments and controls Explanation of the various selections under Settings. Rain Sensor The sensitivity has three levels. Park Assistance The Park Assistance can be shut off by choosing OFF. Alarm Clock Setting of alarm clock is possible. Language Select the desired language. The number of languages can vary between markets.
Page 97: Parking Lights
Check fuse 20 in the engine bay fuse box (see page 239). A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- play (SID): Headlight levelling malfunction.
Page 98: High/Low Beam
Dipswitch 1 Headlight flasher 2 High/low beam High/low beam To switch between high and low beam, pull the control stalk all the way towards the steering wheel. (Headlight switch must be ON.) symbol on the main instrument panel shows when the high beam is on. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, pull the control stalk half-way towards the steering wheel.
Page 99: Front Fog Lights
Front fog light switch Front fog lights 3 The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility. These are automatically turned off when the engine is switched off. When the car is next started, the fog lights will have to be switched back on manually by pressing the fog light switch.
Page 100: Direction Indicators
Turn signal & lane change indicators 1 Right 2 Left Turn signal & lane change indicators The stalk switch has an intermediate, spring-loaded position that is useful for sig- nalling when changing lanes or passing. The stalk switch also has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn, that are can- celled automatically when the steering wheel is centered.
Page 101: Windshield Wipers
Back-Up The back-up lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on. Button for accessory 3 This button can be used for accessories, such as extra lights. Priority of audible information If two or more functions are active simulta- neously, the most important function at that time will be prioritized.
Page 102: Headlight Washers 3
Instruments and controls Windshield wipers 0 OFF 1 Single sweep 2 Intermittent wiping 3 Low speed 4 High speed 5 Windshield and headlight washing 3 Control for setting wiper delay Washers Activate the washers by pulling the stalk switch towards the steering wheel. When the washers are operated, the wipers will make 3, 4 or 5 sweeps, depending on how long the washers were kept on.
Page 103: Rain Sensor
Rain sensor 3 WARNING Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is ON to avoid personal injury when clearing snow and ice from the windshield. NOTICE Turn the rain sensor off before washing the car in an automatic carwash, to avoid damaging the windshield wipers.
Page 104 Instruments and controls Adjusting sensitivity The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted under Settings. If you increase the sensitivity, the wipers will make one sweep for reference. 1 Select Settings using the steering wheel controls, 2 Press and hold the SET button until given audible confirmation.
Page 105 Rear window wiper, SportCombi To obtain: • a single sweep: move the control to position 2, the control springs back to the home position. • intermittent wiping, 6 s: move the control to position 2. If the windshield wipers are activated then the rear window wiper will automatically changeover to intermittent wiping when reverse gear is engaged and the engine...
Page 106: Seat Heating
Instruments and controls Automatic climate- control system (ACC) Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet at the bottom edge of the windshield. It passes through an effective filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf.
Page 107 Sun- and cabin sensor, Sport Sedan and SportCombi 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor Sun- and cabin sensor, Convertible 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor Instruments and controls The system uses seven sensors: • Outside air temperature sensor •...
Page 108: Temperature Control
Instruments and controls Panel vent Air vents The air vents swivel universally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting. The amount of air can be individually con- trolled by the regulator on each vent.
Page 109: Condensation Water
MAX heat (red indicator): MAX heating is obtained when the tempera- ture knob is turned to the first position past 26 (to the red LED). The driver’s side selection controls air dist- ribution and the recirculation status. The temperature can be adjusted on the pas- senger side.
Page 110 Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recir- culation will be controlled automatically.
Page 111: Air Distribution
Instruments and controls Air distribution One press: When the defroster is chosen manually, all the windows (except the rear side windows, where the air flow is off) are demisted by: • High fan speed. • The air is directed to the defroster vents. •...
Page 112 Panel Defroster, panel and floor Instruments and controls Start in cold weather: To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set- ting, maximum heat and low fan speed. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased.
Page 113 Settings (see page 114). Tips (before contacting a workshop. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer) • If you feel that the ACC system is not func- tioning satisfactorily, select "Default Settings" under Settings (see page 114.
Page 114 Instruments and controls ACC- Convertible When the soft top is folded, several func- tions in the ACC-system is effected. The system adjusts itself as follows: • xxAUTO goes out. • Heating, air distribution and fan speed are not affected. • Recirculation and rear window heating are cut out.
Page 115 Explanation of how the ACC system can be customized under Settings. Rear Defroster AUTO: The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled automatically. This is one of the Default Settings. MANUAL: The rear window and door mirror heating is switched on with the button on ACC panel.
Page 116 Further customizations to this function can be made at a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. • The A/C compressor can be on even when the soft top is folded down. • The A/C compressor can be set to operate as when the soft top was last folded down.
Page 117: Interior Equipment
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment __________ Electric windows _______ Rearview mirrors_______ Moonroof 3 ___________ Interior lighting ________ Cup holder 3 __________ Power Outlet 3 ________ Storage compartments __ Trunk ________________...
Page 118: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering wheel adjustment WARNING Only adjust the steering wheel while the car is stationary so that you are not distracted from the traffic. The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted. There is a release lever under the steering column.
Page 119: Electric Windows
Electric windows WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the side windows. May cause serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car. This will prevent personal injury caused by the activa- tion of the electric windows, for exam- ple, due to children playing.
Page 120: Pinch Protection
To close WARNING Take care when closing a window to ensure that no one gets caught. Raise the front edge of the button one step. The window will stop when it is fully closed or when the button is released. Automatic closing 3: Raise the button all the way and release it.
Page 121 Calibration WARNING The pinch protection will not be engaged after a power break until the electric windows have been calibrated. The front electric windows should be cali- brated if automatic closing does not work or if the battery has been disconnected. The pinch protection 3 will not work if the win- dows are not calibrated.
Page 122: Door Mirrors
Rearview mirrors Door mirrors To adjust The door mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated. The controls for adjusting the mirrors are on the driver’s door: 1 Select a door mirror with the upper button. 2 Adjust the mirror using the touch pad. The mirror glass can also be adjusted man- ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction.
Page 123: Interior Rearview Mirror
Mirror position lever 1 Normal position 2 Antidazzle position Interior rearview mirror The interior rearview mirror is of the auto- dimming type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants have an autodimming rearview mirror. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirror.
Page 124 Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass 3 WARNING Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of moving door or gate to prevent potential harm or damage. When programming the garage opener, you may be operating a garage door or gate operator.
Page 125 from the button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. The transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror. 4 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen and hand-held transmitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed.
Page 126 NOTICE Switch off the power supply to the garage door or gate (or park the car beyond the range of the remote control) while programming using the "cycling" method to prevent damaging the electrical motor. Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage opener using a button previously trained, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the desired button.
Page 127 Compass The compass is built into the rearview mir- ror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. The compass displays the car’s direction of travel: N, NE, E, etc. Switch the compass display on and off by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds, see illus- tration on page 126.
Page 128: Moonroof 3
Moonroof 3 WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the electric moonroof. Risk of serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car. This will prevent personal injury caused by the activa- tion of the electric moonroof, for exam- ple, due to children playing.
Page 129 To close WARNING Exercise great care when closing the moonroof to ensure that nothing gets trapped. Manually controlled closing Slide the control forward to its first position. The moonroof will halt when you release the control. Automatic closing 3 Slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it.
Page 130 Pinch protection 3 WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the moon- roof when it is closed without pinch protection. The moonroof is equipped with pinch pro- tection. This is activated if something gets trapped when the moonroof is being closed. The moonroof will stop and open slightly. Temporary overriding the pinch protec- tion If dirt, ice or similar create so much resis-...
Page 131: Interior Lighting
1 Interior lighting always off 2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors 3 Interior lighting on continuously Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, floor lighting, and cour- tesy lights in the doors (certain variants only).
Page 132: Vanity Mirror
Sun visor with vanity mirror Sun visor Illuminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised. Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.
Page 133 Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart- ment between front seats 3 Cup holder in rear seat cushion 3 , Sport Sedan and SportCombi...
Page 134: Cigarette Lighter
Power Outlet 3 You can use the electrical socket in the stor- age compartment under the armrest between the front seats to charge a mobile phone, for example. There is a recess on each side of the compartment which will accept a lead so that you can close the lid without damaging the charger lead.
Page 135 Sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air 3 . This allows the storage of chocolate dur- ing hot weather for example. Card holder Storage pocket on front edge of seats 3 Interior equipment Storage compartment between front seats Storage pocket on back of seats 3...
Page 136: Folding Down The Rear Seat
Trunk Folding down the rear seat, Sport Sedan Convertible: The rear seat cannot be folded. WARNING • Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash.
Page 137 For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests. The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and the rear seat head restraints are fully lowered.
Page 138: Load-Through Hatch
Load-through hatch, Sport Sedan Convertible: There is no load-through hatch. WARNING • Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury result- ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash.
Page 139: Tie Down Eyes, Sport Sedan
Trunk Release Handle 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 inside. NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing...
Page 140: Spare Wheel
• Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its handling char- acteristics (see page 280). • Match your speed and driving style to how the car is loaded. The handling characteristics of the car can be affected since a load in the trunk will alter the car’s center of gravity.
Page 141 Folding down the rear seat backrest, SportCombi WARNING • Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash. • Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk can climb to 160–180°F (70–80°C).
Page 142 WARNING • Lay heavy bags on the floor. Place smaller and lighter bags on top. • Elastic cargo net 3: WARNING. Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage. •...
Page 143 Load-through hatch, SportCombi WARNING • Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury result- ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash. •...
Page 144: Tie Down Eyes, Sportcombi
Tie down eyes, SportCombi There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In general, loads should be placed as far forward and as low down as possible in the trunk. Driving with the trunk lid open, see page 194.
Page 145: Cargo Net
• If possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load, because the anchoring possibili- ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position. That the rear seat is in the upright is a basic require- ment for protection against cargo displacement in the event of a crash.
Page 146 Interior equipment Cargo net, vertical 3, SportCombi Fit the net behind the rear seat backrest. 1 Remove the rear cover panels in the roof. 2 Fit the net’s upper fasteners into the two rear attachment points in the roof. 3 Secure the net’s hooks in the two anchorage eyes closest to the rear seat.
Page 147 Cargo net, floor mounted 3, SportCombi 1 Fold up the floor. Position the edges of the floor in the slots in the side pieces. 2 Fit the bag/carrier on the lower floor and secure the net’s hooks in the folded-up floor.
Page 148 Cargo guard 3, SportCombi NOTICE Do not place any objects on the extended cargo guard. It is designed to shield against view and not for storage. To fit 1 Hold the cartridge so that the extendible part faces backward. 2 Position the cartridge over the pin (1) on the left and right-hand sides.
Page 149: Starting And Driving
(TCS) ______________ Electronic Stability ) 3 ___ ® Program (ESP Parking brake_________ Parking ______________ Saab Parking Assistance 3________ Starting and driving Economical driving _____ Driving in cold weather__ Driving in hot climates __ Towing a trailer 3 ______ Driving with a roof rack...
Page 150: Ignition Switch
Ignition switch The ignition switch is located on the center console between the front seats. In cars with automatic transmission, the remote control can only be removed when the selector lever is in position P. NOTICE Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch.
Page 151 OFF position Parts of the electrical system are operative. Do not leave the remote control in the OFF position with the engine not running as this could cause the battery to run flat in a matter of hours. Cars with automatic transmission: The gear lever is not locked.
Page 152: Lock Buttons
Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock is electronic. The lock engages when the remote control is removed from the ignition and unlocks when the remote control is inserted. A click can be heard when the steering wheel lock locks and unlocks.
Page 153 Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or loading it heavily before it has warmed up. Do not drive away before the warning and indicator lights have gone out. The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows: Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed.
Page 154: Important Considerations
We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. • Under certain barometric conditions (high outside temperature and/or high...
Page 155 "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" in the instrument panel will come on (see page 83). Have the car checked at a work- shop as soon as possible. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. NOTICE "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" warning light starts to flash...
Page 156 At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. • If the engine fails to start (in severe cold...
Page 157: Refueling
Under certain circumstances, this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) lamp , thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer, see page 83. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: • Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started.
Page 158 Refueling WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notify- ing the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. 1 Switch off the engine. 2 Open the filler cap, located in the right- hand rear fender.
Page 159: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Fuel (Gasoline Engine) Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an impor- tant part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. For optimum performance Saab recom- mends: • Gasoline engines – AON 90. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher.
Page 160 Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gaso- lines may be available in your area to con- tribute to clean air. Saab recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier.
Page 161: Engine Break-In Period
The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country out- side the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find.
Page 162: Changing Gears
Manual transmission Clutch interlock To start the car, the clutch pedal must be depressed. When changing gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as this can increase the wear on the gearbox.
Page 163: Automatic Transmission 3
Automatic transmission 3 WARNING • Depress the brake pedal when shifting the selector lever from P or N. • The car must be at a standstill before P, R or N is selected. You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of P.
Page 164 Selector lever detent Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move the gear selector lever out of the P or N posi- tion, the gear selector lever detent (catch) must be pressed in at the same time as the brake pedal is held depressed.
Page 165: Descending Hills
Driving in hilly country with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained, for example, when driving with a trailer on hilly roads. To avoid the transmission fluid overheating, always drive with the selector lever in the D posi- tion.
Page 166 Check fuse 6 in the engine bay fuse box. If the fuse is OK the battery may be dead. Contact a workshop to have the problem checked and rectified. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock...
Page 167: Selector Lever Positions
Selector lever positions The selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically blocked. The engine can be started. To move the selector lever out of the P position, depress the brake pedal and press in the detent (catch) on the selector lever. Only select the park position (P) when the car is stationary.
Page 168 Sentronic, manual gear selection Move the selector lever to the manual position (M) (to the left position D) to select gear manually. Select a higher gear by pressing the selector lever forward or a lower gear by pulling it back. The selector lever will return to a position adjacent to the letter M after each gear change.
Page 169: Cruise Control
Cruise control (Cruise control system) WARNING Do not use the cruise control system in wet or icy conditions, in dense traffic or on winding roads. For safety reasons (brake system func- tion), the brakes must be applied once when the engine has started, before the cruise control system can be activated.
Page 170: Braking
To reduce the preset speed You can reduce speed in any of the follow- ing ways: • Brake to the desired speed. Jog the control to SET/+ or SET/–. • Jog the control to SET/– to reduce the speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). •...
Page 171: Abs Brakes
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 surface or in salty slush. In such condi- tions, the brakes may take longer than normal to take effect.
Page 172 Starting and driving The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel, snow or ice but, because the wheels cannot lock up, steer- ing control is retained. When the ABS system operates you will feel the brake pedal pulsate and hear a ticking noise, both of which are perfectly normal.
Page 173: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) Anti-spin system WARNING When driving normally, the TCS system helps to improve the car’s directional stability. The TCS must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to main- tain higher speeds. The same precau- tions must be adopted as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads.
Page 174: Tcs Indicator
Starting and driving TCS button TCS indicator When the remote control is turned to the ON position, the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds while the system performs self-diagnosis. light comes on when the TCS is operative, that is when one of the wheels has lost its grip.
Page 175: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® Anti-skid system WARNING ® When driving normally, the ESP system helps to improve the car’s directional ® stability. The ESP must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to main- tain higher speeds. The same precau- tions must be adopted as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must be adopted.
Page 176 Changes to the chassis, such as a change of wheels, shock absorbers or springs, could affect the function of the ® system. Always consult a workshop before chang- ing any chassis components. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer. ®...
Page 177: Parking Brake
Parking brake WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when you park the car. If the car is to be left parked for a long time, refer to page 179. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control. •...
Page 178: Parking On A Hill
NOTICE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind: • Never leave a mobile phone, camera, computer or similar object visible in the car. • Clothing, packages and bags attract thieves. • Do not leave small objects such as CDs, sunglasses and coins visible. •...
Page 179: Long-Term Parking
Long-term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time, e.g. three to four months, the following steps are recommended: • Drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses. • Wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber seals on the hood, trunk lid and doors, and lubricate them with glycerol (glycerine).
Page 180: Saab Parking Assistance
Saab Parking Assistance facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 ft (1.8 meters) behind the car.
Page 181 Cars with trailer hitch If the car has a trailer hitch and its wiring is correctly connected to the car’s electrical system, the Saab Parking Assistance auto- matically compensates for the protrusion of the tow bar. If a camper or trailer is hitched up and the trailer hitch wiring is correctly connected to the car’s electrics, the system is automati-...
Page 182: Error Messages
6 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET button. Park Assistance Explanation of ON and OFF. Saab Parking Assistance is activated automatically when reverse is engaged. The system warns of objects behind the car. If a trailer is hitched up and correctly...
Page 183: Factors Affecting Fuel Consumption
Economical driving Factors affecting fuel consumption The fuel consumption of a car is greatly affected by driving conditions, climate, road conditions, speed, driving technique, etc. Breaking-in Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break-in period (the first 3,000–4,000 miles (5,000–7,000 km)). Weather conditions Summer temperatures give better fuel economy than winter ones.
Page 184: Road Conditions
Increased fuel consumption can indicate that something is wrong and that the car needs to be checked. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Practical road tests have demonstrated that substantial savings in fuel consumption can be made if the above advice is followed.
Page 185: Driving In Cold Weather
Studded tires are not allowed in some countries. If winter tires are fitted, the same type must be fitted to all four wheels. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the best tires for your car.
Page 186 Driving with tire chains 3 Snow chains must only be fitted to the wheel and tire dimensions that Saab recommends in "Technical data" on page 279. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer regarding approved tire chains. See also page 248. WARNING •...
Page 187: Driving In Hot Climates
These can cause injury to your eyes and burns. Open the cap slowly to release the pressure before removing 3 Have the car’s cooling system checked. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.
Page 188: Towing A Trailer 3
If the car has a 13-pin Saab genuine electri- cal socket then it is possible to supply a trailer/caravan with rear fog lights and reversing lights.
Page 189 • We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for guidance on how to connect a trailer hitch. • Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden.
Page 190 When continuing your journey, manually select a low gear in which the engine speed is about 3,500 rpm until the incline eases (see page 168). WARNING Remember to use engine-braking (selec- tor position M1, M2, or M3) to spare the brakes when you are driving on a long or steep downhill slope.
Page 191: Driving Considerations
Checks before driving Make sure that the car and trailer are in good working order. This is essential since towing a trailer increases the strain on the car. • Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and trailer. •...
Page 192: Driving With A Roof Rack Load
Strong, sturdy roof carriers designed spe- cially for your car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure roof loads securely. Fitting roof carriers 3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi without...
Page 193 Fitting roof carriers 3 SportCombi with roof rails 1 Clean the car’s roof rails. 2 Check the markings on the cross members to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier. 3 Place the cross members on the roof rails, on their respective sides of the centre supports.
Page 194: Driving With A Load
Driving with a load The handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loaded. NOTICE • Place the heaviest load as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk. • Secure the load to the lashing eyes (see page 139).
Page 195: Driving At Night
Driving at night Bear in mind the following points, especially when driving at night: • Nighttime driving requires your full concentration • Do not rush. Count on your journey taking slightly longer. • The number of drivers under the influence of drugs is likely to be greater at night than during the day.
Page 196: Rear Towing Eye
Front towing eye fitted. The towing eye has a left-hand thread! The front towing eye is stowed by the spare wheel. On the left-hand side of the bumper is a cover concealing the attachment point (tapped hole) for the towing eye. 1 Press the knob on the upper section of this cover at the same time as pulling out the lower edge.
Page 197: Transporting The Car
Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake of the car on tow, as necessary. This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently. Cars with automatic transmission: NOTICE • The car must be towed front first. •...
Page 198: Jump Starting
Jump starting WARNING • When working on the battery, highly explosive gas can build up. A spark could ignite this gas that collects around the battery. Therefore, always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the battery. • The battery contains corrosive sulphu- ric acid.
Page 199 Jump starting NOTICE If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 4 Open the hood and locate the battery. Find the positive (+) and negative (–) termi- nals on the battery. WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 200: For Long Trips
For long trips Before starting off on a long journey, it is advisable to have your car inspected by your Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey, such as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a drive belt (poly-V-belt) and the like.
Page 201: Car Care
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Hood ________________ Engine ______________ Engine bay, 4-cyl engine Engine bay, V6 engine _ Engine oil ____________ Air filter______________ Transmission fluid ____ Coolant ______________ Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads__________...
Page 202: Hood
Car care Hood The hood release handle is located on the left under the instrument panel. Open the hood in the following way: 1 Pull the release handle. 2 The hood moves to the half-locked posi- tion and is stopped by a safety catch at the front edge.
Page 203: Emission Control Systems
The switches are hydraulic. Engine families 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 in the engine bay.
Page 204 You should have your car checked by a workshop as soon as possible. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Bosch ME9 engine management system, V6 engine The Bosch ME9 engine management...
Page 205: Engine Bay, 4-Cyl Engine
Car care Engine bay, 4-cyl engine 1 Oil filler cap 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse box 6 Washer-fluid reservoir 7 Power-steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine-oil dipstick...
Page 206: Engine Bay, V6 Engine
Car care Engine bay, V6 engine 1 Power-steering fluid resrvoir 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse box 6 Washer-fluid reservoir 7 Oil filler cap 8 Engine-oil dipstick...
Page 207: Checking The Oil Level
Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level regularly. 1 Park the car on a level ground. 2 Switch off the engine and wait for 2–5 minutes. The engine should be at normal operating temperature. 3 Take the dipstick out and wipe it off with a clean rag before carrying out the check.
Page 208 Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to avoid running problems. It is normal for an engine to consume a cer- tain amount of oil. It is therefore often nec- essary to top up the oil between services. Check the engine oil level regularly.
Page 209: Radiator
Air filter WARNING To ensure reliable operation, only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program. Automatic transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program.
Page 210 Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab-approved concentrated coolant and clean water. We recommend that you con- tact an authorised Saab workshop. If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added, run the engine until warm so that the thermostat opens.
Page 211: Brake Fluid
If the brake fluid should require chang- ing, this must be carried out at a Saab dealer. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The foot brake and parking brake are self- adjusting.
Page 212: Power Steering
Power steering WARNING Power steering fluid on hot engine components constitutes a fire risk. Check the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly, in accordance with the service program. The wheels should point directly forwards during this check. Clean round the cap before unscrewing it.
Page 213: Battery
Battery WARNING • When working on the battery, highly explosive gas can build up. A spark could ignite this gas that collects around the battery. Therefore, always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the battery. • The battery contains corrosive sulphu- ric acid.
Page 214 Always connect the positive (red) cable to the battery’s positive (+) terminal, and the negative (black) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Always disconnect both battery leads when boost charging the battery. NOTICE • If boost charging never use anything but a 12-volt charger, see page 198.
Page 215: Battery Disconnect Switch
We recommend that you contact an author- ised Saab workshop. A collision could cause a short circuit in the alternator or starter motor. A disconnect switch by the battery’s positive terminal cuts...
Page 216: Alternator
Drive belt WARNING • Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running. • Always stop the engine before inspecting the drive belt. • The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off.
Page 217: Wipers And Washers
Wipers and washers Wiper blades Check and clean all wiper blades regularly. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windshield with washer fluid. This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash, as these sometimes leave a wax coating on the wind- shield.
Page 218: Headlight Washers
Washers WARNING Take care not to spill washer fluid concen- trate onto hot surfaces. Washer fluid concentrate can contain flammable ingre- dients such as alcohol. The reservoir capacity is approx. 6 qts. (5.8 litres). When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers (if equipped) are deactivated.
Page 219: Changing Bulbs
Changing bulbs 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. NOTICE Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb, to avoid possible short-circuiting.
Page 220 If a fault is detected in the system, the fol- lowing message will be displayed on the SID: Headlight levelling malfunction. We recommend you to contact a Saab dealer to have a xenon headlight changed...
Page 221 Retainers on the battery cover Low beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover. 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
Page 222 Retainers on the battery cover High beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover. 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
Page 223: Front Turn Signal Bulbs
Parking lights The parking light bulb is located in the same reflector as the main beam bulb. Left-hand side: 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover.
Page 224: Side-Mounted Turn Signal Bulbs
Both sides: 1 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it. 2 The bulb also has a bayonet fitting. Press in the bulb and twist it counter- clockwise. 3 Fit the new bulb. 4 To facilitate fitting, look in through the headlight lens when fitting the bulb.
Page 225: Front Fog Lights 3
Front fog lights 3 WARNING • Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack. Always use axle stands. • Refer to the information on jacks on pages 257 and 258. 1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing. Lower the air shield.
Page 226 Taillights, Sport Sedan 1 Turn signals 2 Taillights/stop lights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light (left-hand side) 5 High-mounted stop light Sport Sedan: If a stop light bulb fails, the adjacent taillight will act as a stop light to ensure traffic safety.
Page 227: Taillights
Stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, Sport Sedan 1 Lower the cover in the trim behind the lights. Right-hand side: Unlock the plastic rivet by depressing the centre no more than 3 mm. Take hold of the collar of the rivet and pull it out.
Page 228 Reversing lights and rear fog light, Sport Sedan Removing the trunk lid trim 1 Remove the two screws securing the grab handle to the inside of the trunk lid. 2 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the center of each rivet. Pull out the rivets by taking hold of the rivet’s collar.
Page 229 Changing bulbs 1 Carefully remove the bulb holder with the broken bulb. The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. 2 Fit the new bulb. 3 Refit the bulb holder. To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the centre of the rivets. 2 Fit the trim in place on the trunk lid.
Page 230 Dome light, Convertible 1 Pull down the rear edge of the light fitting. 2 If the center bulb needs replacing, open the hatch over the bulbs. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder. If one of the outer bulbs needs replacing, turn the light fitting round.
Page 231: Glove Box Lighting
License plate lighting 1 Undo the two screws and remove the lens. 2 Fit the new bulb. 3 Make sure the seal on the lens is correctly seated. 4 Refit the lens and tighten the two screws. Glove box lighting 3 1 Remove the lamp housing using a short screwdriver.
Page 232: Other Bulbs
1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver. 2 Fit the new bulb. 3 Insert the connector side first when refit- ting the lamp. Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing, we rec- ommend that you visit a Saab dealer.
Page 233: Bulb Table
Car care Bulb table No. Designation Watt- Headlight Front fog lights 3 P21W Taillights; rear fog light; brake lights; reversing lights PY21W Direction indicator, front/rear R10W Rear dome lighting; courtesy lighting 3; glove box lighting; trunk lighting, Convertible License plate lighting; trunk lighting, Sport Sedan Reading light, rear WY5W/W5W...
Page 234 • We recommend that you allways consult an Saab dealer before modify- ing or adding any electrical equip- ment. Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged.
Page 235: Maxi Fuses
No spare MAXI fuses are supplied with the car. NOTICE If a MAXI fuse blows, there is a major fault in the electrical system. Have the car checked. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.
Page 236 Fuse panel in end of fascia Amp. Function Steering wheel lock Steering column unit; ignition switch Hands-free 3 Main instrument unit; automatic climate control (ACC) 3 7.5 Control module in front doors; Park Brake Shift Lock (automatic transmission) 7.5 Brake light switch Dash fuse panel;...
Page 237 7.5 Autodimming rearview mirror 3; rain sensor 3 Moonroof 3 7.5 XM-radio 3, TMC-tuner 3 7.5 Saab Parking Assistance (SPA) 3; control module in rear doors; dome light (Convertible) Radio 3; navigation 3 Movement sensor 3; tilt sensor 3; dome light (Con- vertible) Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory 3...
Page 238 Right-hand stop light; rear left turn signal; left taillight; rear fog light; left reversing light; license plate light- ing; trunk lighting; trailer lights Convertible: Lumbar support, electrically adjustable front seat 3 Telematics 3 Trunk fuse panel, Convertible Car care...
Page 239: Relays
Fuse panel in engine bay No. Amp. Function Engine control module; automatic transmission con- trol module 3 Horn Engine control module; battery disconnect switch 3 Selector lever, automatic transmission 3; clutch pedal switch Relay for vacuumpump (brake system) 3 Washer fluid pump, rear window 3 Washer fluid pump, headlights 3 Front right parking light;...
Page 240 Relays R 1 Washer fluid pump, windshield R 2 - R 3 - R 4 - R 5 Flash-to-pass R 6 Horn R 7 - R 8 Starter motor R 9 Windshield wipers ON/OFF R10 Washer fluid pump, rear window 3 R11 Ignition +15 R12 Windshield wipers, high/low speed R13 -...
Page 241: Inflation - Tire Pressure
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet for details. WARNING Poor maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 242: Tire Inspection And Rotation
High speed operation WARNING Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require infla- tion pressure adjustment for high speed operation.
Page 243: When It Is Time For New Tires
certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight- ened. See page 258. WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 244: Tread Wear Indicators
Saab workshop regarding acceptable options. See also page 290 Wheels/tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car’s directional stability, steering and brak- ing in both wet and dry conditions. The wheels and tires have been carefully...
Page 245: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The speed and load limits of the tires must not be exceeded; see page 250. Wheels larger than 17" must not be fitted on the Saab 9-3 for reasons above. The permissible offset is 1.61 inch (41 mm). WARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving.
Page 246: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the govern- ment course as a tire graded 100.
Page 247: Wheel Replacement
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new Saab original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
Page 248: Tire Chains
Notice: If your vehicle does not have 235/45R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Contact your Saab dealer regarding suit- able snow chains. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 249: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into it´s sidewall. Tire size: The tire size ia a combination of letters and numbers used to define a partic- ular tire´s width, height, aspect ratio, con- struction type and service description. Department of Transportation (DOT): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance...
Page 250: Tire Markings
Aspect ratio: A two-digit number that indi- cates the tire height-to-width measure- ments. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “55”, as shown in item “C” of the illus- tration, it would mean that the tire´s sidewall is 55% as high as it is wide. Belt Rating: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
Page 251: Tire Terminology And Definitions
TIN-code a Manufacturer´s Identification Mark b Tire Size c Tire Type Code d Date of Manufacture Loading Your Vehicle This label can only be found on vehicles sold in the U.S. Vehicles sold in Canada have the tire information label in the glove box, see page 293.
Page 252 DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety stan- dards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanu- meric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand and date of production.
Page 253: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Tread Width: The width of the tire´s tread. UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grade Stan- dards, a tire information system that pro- vides consumers with ratings for a tire´s traction, temperature and treadwear. Rat- ings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The rating are molded into the sidewall of the tire.
Page 254: Spare Wheel
This type of rivet must be removed when changing the light bulb in the trunk lid (see page 228). Your Saab is equipped with a trip computer and you can use its “Speed warning” func- tion, to monitor driving speed since you must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h), see page 90.
Page 255: Driving With A Compact Wheel Fitted
Driving with a compact wheel fitted WARNING • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The tire can overheat affecting the car’s roadholding. • Tire pressure: refer to page 290. • The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut.
Page 256 Car care SportCombi SportCombi with subwoofer...
Page 257: Changing A Tire
Changing a tire WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
Page 258 When the car has to be lifted, the jack must be positioned at one of the four jacking points (front or rear) under the sill members. If a floor jack is used, the lifting plate must be positioned under the normal jacking points, see illustration.
Page 259 If you fit wheels of a different dimension, the speedometer can be reprogrammed to ensure it is as accurate as possible. We rec- ommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Driving with tire chains 3, see page 186 Do not wipe away the grease in the wheel...
Page 260: Safety Belts
If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other asso- ciated components must be inspected. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belts yourself. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer dealer.
Page 261: Textile Carpeting
Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or sol- vent when carrying out repairs or mainte- nance. Saab recommends the use of envi- ronmentally-friendly decrescendos. Washing The bodywork must be washed frequently. When the car is new, the body should be...
Page 262 In the U.S., Saab offers a full complement of car care products. See your dealer or visit us at www.saabcatalog.com.
Page 263 • Never use petrochemical based solvents for cleaning. Only use water with a recommended cleaning agent. Petrochemical based solvents can cause irreparable damage to the soft top. • Never use a pressure washer to clean the soft top. Only use normal house- hold water pressure.
Page 264: Waxing And Polishing
We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork, where the metal has not been exposed and...
Page 265: Anti-Corrosion Treatment
Keep the seams clean and at the first sign of any rust, apply a thin, pen- etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to give you further advice.
Page 266: Preventive Maintenance
What causes rust? Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish. Body panels may rust through if the process is unchecked. Rusting can occur wherever water is trapped or where the car’s panels are continuously damp.
Page 267: Anti-Corrosion Treatment 265 Recovery And/Or Recycling Of Automotive Materials
Apply the new coating thinly, otherwise it may run off or fall off when dry. Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials Information on the scrapping and recycling of car materials is available on www.saab.com.
Page 268: Air Conditioning (A/C)
Air conditioning (A/C) WARNING • All repairs and adjustments to the A/C system must be carried out at a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work. • The A/C system is pressurized. Do not break any connections or undo A/C system components.
Page 269: Headlight Aiming
If you believe your headlights need to be re- aimed, we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlights as described in the following procedure.
Page 270 Car care 1 Wall or garage door. 2 25 ft (7.6 m) between wall and headlight lens. 3 Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens. 4 Same measurement as (3) but substract 2 inches. If you find that the headlight needs adjust- ment follow these steps: 1 Open the hood and locate the vertical...
Page 271 NOTICE Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build-up that may cause damage to the headlight. 6 Turn the two vertical aiming screws simultaneously in the same direction indicated on the headlight until the hori- zontal cut-off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall.
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Page 273: Customer Assistance And Information
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ Owner assistance ______ Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _______________ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data...
Page 274: Service Program
Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys- tems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use. Additional...
Page 275 HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled maintenance, present the War- ranties & Service Record Booklet to the ser- vice manager. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will sign the maintenance record.
Page 276: Owner Assistance
1-800-955-9007. In Canada, please call the Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1-800-263-1999. A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada. Canadian or U.S. travelers may call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in which they are traveling.
Page 277: Reporting Safety Defects (Usa)
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the toll- free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327- 4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; go to http:// www.safercar.gov ;...
Page 278: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
• in response to an official request of police or similar government office, • as part of Saab’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or • as required by law. In addition, once Saab collects or receives data, Saab may •...
Page 279: Technical Data
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Technical data General data __________ Engine _______________ Engine oil _____________ Fuel__________________ Engines ______________ Electrical system_______ Drive belt _____________ Manual transmission ___ Automatic transmission _ Suspension ___________ Steering ______________...
Page 280: General Data
Technical data General data Overall length, including bumpers: ______ Sport Sedan and Convertible _________ 182.5'' (4635 mm) SportCombi_______________________ 183.2'' (4654 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 80.2'' (2038 mm) Maximum height ____________________ 60.6'' (1539 mm) Wheelbase ________________________ 105.3'' (2675 mm) Track: Front ____________________________ 59.8'' (1524 mm) Rear ____________________________ 59.3'' (1506 mm)
Page 281 Curb weight (i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel): Sport Sedan ______________________ 3210–3570 lbs. Convertible _______________________ 3510–3840 lbs. SportCombi_______________________ 3300–3690 lbs. Gross vehicle weight (GVW): Sport Sedan ______________________ 4140–4510 lbs. Convertible _______________________ 4350–4620 lbs. SportCombi_______________________ 4230–4630 lbs.
Page 282 When towing a trailer, increase the pressure of the rear tires by 20 kPa (3 psi). The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB. Note that national restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights (see page 188).
Page 283: Engine
V6 engine ________________________ 60° 720 rpm. When the engine load increases, e.g. the steering wheel is turned, the idling speed is raised to 900 rpm. Saab-approved antifreeze 7.5 qts. (7.1 l) 9.5 qts. (9.0 l)
Page 284: Engine Oil
At your Saab dealers you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil en- gine oils. Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs.
Page 285: Fuel
V6 engine ________________________ 6.3 qts. (6.0 l) Technical data Fuel Fuel tank capacity________________ For optimum performance Saab recom- mends: _______________________ Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not lower than AON 87. However, engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided.
Page 286: Manual Gearbox
Technical data Engines 2.0T Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5300 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2500-4000 rpm 221 ft.lb. (300 Nm) Compression ratio__________________ 2.8 V6 (250) Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 1800-4500 rpm 257 ft.lb. (350 Nm) Compression ratio__________________ Electrical system Voltage ___________________________...
Page 287: Drive Belt
(5th gear) ____________________ Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest gear (6th gear) ____________________ Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential Saab MTF 0063 1.9 qts. (1.8 l), to level plug 3.15 qts. (3.0 l) 27–30 (43–48) 29–35 (46–56)
Page 288: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Type: 5-speed__________________________ Electronically con- 6-speed__________________________ Electronically- Selector lever positions _______________ P, R, N, D, M Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate Speed mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in top gear: 5-speed__________________________ 18–31 (29–49) 6-speed__________________________ 33–41 (53–66) Suspension Spring type, front and rear ____________ Maximum deflection of springs: trolled, 5-speed, Front ____________________________...
Page 289: Brake Pads
Brake system Foot brake (ABS)____________________ Hydraulic disc Park brake_________________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _________________________ To DOT 4. Disc diameter: Front ____________________________ brakes with vacuum Front 3 *) ________________________ servo unit. Diago- nally split circuits; ventilated discs on Rear ____________________________ front wheels (some Rear 3 *) ________________________ variants also have...
Page 290: Wheels And Tires
Summer tires 7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94 W Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recom- mend that you contact an authorised Saab workshop regarding acceptable options. Winter (snow) tires: 6.5 x 16" wheel ____________________ 215/55 R16 93 Q 7.5 x 17"...
Page 291 Tires 6.5 x 16"_______ 215/55 R16 M+S or 215/55 R16 Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16".
Page 292: Tire Pressure
Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) All season tires 215/55 R16 97 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) RF/XL 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 235/45 R17 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) Summer tires 235/45 R17 94 W 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190)
Page 293: Color Code
Plates and labels When contacting your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s vehicle identification, engine and gearbox numbers. 1 V.I.N. number and barcode, inside wind- shield 2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA: Label for color codes (trim and body).
Page 294 1 Region ________ Y = Northern Europe 2 Country _______ S = Sweden 3 Manufacturer ___ 3 = Saab Automobile AB 4 Product line ____ F = 9-3 5 Model series ___ B = 9-3 Linear D = 9-3 Arc...
Page 295 Central locking system Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. We recommend that you consult a Saab dealer for further information. Listed below are a number of examples of programmable functions. • Audible confirmation of arming/disarming the car alarm.
Page 296 Technical data Warning and indications that can be shown on the SID Which warnings and indications that can be shown depends on engine variant and car specification. Symbol Text Antilock brake malfunc. Contact service. Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. Brake fluid level low.
Page 297: Brake Lights
Close doors. Left brake light failure Left high beam failure. Left low beam failure. Rear fog light failure. Right brake light failure. Right high beam failure. Right low beam failure. High mounted stop light failure. Left front turn signal failure. Left rear turn signal failure.
Page 298 Technical data (This page has been left blank.)
Page 299 Index ABS brakes ____________________ 173 ACC _________________________ 107 Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 120 Air filter _______________________ 211 Airbag _________________________ 32 Anchorage eyes, Sport Sedan _____ 141 Anti-corrosion treatment __________ 267 Antilock braking system __________ 173 Anti-spin ______________________ 175 Ashtrays ______________________ 136 Autochecking of lights, warning and indicator lights __________________ 89 Autodimming _______________ 125...
Page 300: Economical Motoring
Determining correct load, tires _____ 255 Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101 Direction indicators ______________ 101 Dome light, Convertible __________ 232 Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 231 Donor battery, boost starting ______ 200 Door handles ___________________ 50 Door mirrors ___________________ 124 Drive belt ______________________ 218 Drive belt, length ________________ 287 Driver’s seat with memory _________ 21...
Page 301 Headlight flasher ________________ 100 Headlight levelling ________________ 99 Headlights ______________________ 99 Hood _________________________ 204 Horn _________________________ 120 Horn button ____________________ 120 If a tire goes flat ________________ 250 Ignition switch __________________ 152 Immobilizer _____________________ 57 Important considerations for driving _ 156 Important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 157 Indicator lights ___________________ 84...
Page 302 Running-in _____________________ 163 SAHR, head restraint _____________ 23 SDM _________________________ 278 SID ___________________________ 91 SPA __________________________ 182 Saab Information Display __________ 91 Saab Parking Assistance _________ 182 Safety belts _____________________ 12 Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi ________________ 17...
Page 303: Touching Up Paintwork
Speedometer ___________________ 89 Starting the engine ______________ 154 Steering wheel adjustment ________ 120 Steering wheel lock ______________ 154 Steps for determining correct load limit _________________________ 255 Storage compartments ___________ 136 Sun visor ______________________ 134 Switches _______________________ 99 TCS __________________________ 175 Technical data _________________ 280 Textile carpeting, cleaning ________ 263 Tie down eyes, Sport Sedan _______ 141...
Page 304 Notes Notes...

Saab 2007 9-3 Owner's Manual

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Safety 11 Safety

60 Security

Instruments and Controls 81 Instruments and Controls

Interior Equipment 117 Interior Equipment

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Technical Data 279 Technical Data

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