My Saab 2006 9.3 has a manual on/off switch that was added by the previous owner. You turn the key to on position, you flip the switch on, and then you turn the key to the, you know, start position. I'm new to that whole setup, and so I accidentally turned the switch off first before turning the key off. Now the car won't start. How donI fix this?

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Mr. Anderson

February 28, 2025

To fix a Saab 2006 9-3 that won't start after turning off a manual on/off switch, follow these steps:

1. Check Fuses – Reset the fuses related to the ignition and steering system.
2. Inspect the Ignition Switch Module (ISM) – Ensure it is functioning properly and receiving power.
3. Verify Electronic Response – If interior electronics are unresponsive but remote locks work, there may be an issue with power distribution.
4. Check Starter Circuit – Ensure the IGN #1, IGN #2, and START outputs are properly connected if modifications were made.
5. Test the Fuel Pump Signal – Some engines require a wake-up signal to prime the fuel pump for starting.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, seeking assistance from a Saab dealer or a professional mechanic is recommended.

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Summary of Contents for Saab 2006 9-3

Page 1 © Saab Automobile AB 2005 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Owner’s Manual Instruments and controls Starting and driving 159 Customer Assistance and Information 287 Saab 9-3 M2006 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Interior equipment 127 Car care 213...
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
Warning and indicator lights _____ Ashtray _____________________ Cigarette lighter _______________ Clock _______________________ Profiler ______________________ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ Replacing wiper blades ___ 230 Washers and wipers______ 106 Washer fluid ____________ 231 Automatic climate control __ 115 Car care and maintenance _ 282...
Page 4 Exterior Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 280 Body __________________ 279 Service program _________ 288 Sunroof ________________ 138 Touching up paintwork ____ 279 Washing _______________ 277 Waxing and polishing _____ 279 Brake lights _____________ 240 Changing bulbs __________ 232 Light switches ___________ 102 Taillights _______________ 240 Folding down the rear seat _ 146 Lighting ________________ 240...
Page 5 Interior Airbag _________________ Steering wheel adjustment _ 128 Steering _______________ 302 Fuses _________________ 247 Electric windows _________ 129 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______________ 307 Engine number __________ 307 Gearbox number _________ 307 Warning labels __________ Vehicle identification number 307 Alternator ______________ 229 Drive belt_______________ 229 Exhaust emission control __ 165 Ignition system __________ 300 Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ 282 Spark plugs _____________ 300 Turbo gauge ____________ Engine oil: checking level __ 219...
Page 7 Engine bay, 2.8 V6 Power steering___________ 225 Fluid: checking/topping up__ 225 Vehicle identification number ________________ 307 Colour code _____________ 307 Engine number __________ 307 Warning labels___________ Gearbox number _________ 307 Exhaust emission control __ 165 Drive belt _______________ 229 Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ 282 Alternator_______________ 229 Turbo gauge ____________...
Page 8: Warning Labels
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY-P/N 53 52 000 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) BATTERIE SANS ENTRETIEN-P/N 53 52 000 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) Saab Automobile AB 53 53 057 Manufactured by Tudor Spain (Exide Technologies) 12102-EP Saab Automobile AB 53 53 085 Fabriquée par Tudor Espagne (Exide Technologies) Battery: •...
Page 9 • NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag • 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 Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________...
Page 12: Safety Belts
In addition an audible signal sounds for 4– 8 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. The front seat passenger is reminded to buckle up by the Saab Information Display (SID). Use your seatbelt. Driver seat safety belt reminder...
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 Safety 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 77 WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 146). • If cargo has to be placed on a seat, it must be properly secured with the safety belt.
Page 18: Seat Adjustment
Safety 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 Safety 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 Safety 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 Safety
Safety 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 55 inches (140 cm) 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...
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. Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Sport Sedan The car is provided with three top tether anchorages.
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 car is provided with three top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind...
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 Saab dealer.
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 Safety 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
Safety Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 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.
Page 38 Saab recommends that rear- facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.
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: Side-Impact 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 Safety 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: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
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: Servicing The Airbag System
Safety 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...
Page 46 The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously. You should therefore take the car to a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible.
Page 47: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Also, the airbag system may not work prop- erly if you relocate any of the airbag sen- sors. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Saab Customer Assis- tance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Cus- tomer Assistance can be found on page 290.
Page 48 Safety (This page has been left blank.)
Page 49 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Security Security Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________...
Page 50: 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 51 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 52 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 93. 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 53: 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 54: Child Safety Locks
Security 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 55: Trunk Release Handle
Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be reprogrammed. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer (see page 309). 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 56 Avoid touching electronic components of the remote control with your hands. When the voltage of the remote control bat- tery drops below a certain level, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Remote control battery low. Replace battery.
Page 57 (the LED will not flash for 3 s) and it will not be possi- ble to start the car. If the immobilizer system malfunctions, the Saab Information Display (SID) displays: Immobilizer failure. Try starting again. Contact Saab dealer.
Page 58: Car Alarm
SID: Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous.
Page 59 If the alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked, the Saab Information Dis- play (SID) will display: Alarm has been triggered since being armed.
Page 60: Panic Function
Security Switching off the alarm if tripped If the alarm has been triggered (direction indicators flashing and horn sounding) it can be turned off by pressing one of the buttons on the remote control or, if you are sitting in the car, by turning the ignition to ON (see below).
Page 61: Overview Of Functions
Change the battery when the SID displays: Remote control battery low. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 56. Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page 309. Security...
Page 62 Security 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 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 66 9-3 Convertible 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). •...
Page 67 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 68 9-3 Convertible 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 69 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 70: 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 71 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 72 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 73: Sid Warnings And Messages
Soft top may be damaged if operated at low temperature. Only manual operation possible. Contact Saab dealer. Soft top cover not locked. Try again. Cause Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield. This message appears if the soft top is operated continuously for more than 3 minutes.
Page 74 9-3 Convertible Battery low. Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles and try again. Open/close soft top completely to open trunk. Open/close soft top completely before driving Close trunk. Driver seat unlocked. Passenger front seat unlocked. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation.
Page 75: 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 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: Glove Box
3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked. 9-3 Convertible...
Page 82: Wind Deflector
If play arises in any part of the CargoWing, contact a workshop immedi- ately to have this corrected. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer. If such play is not eliminated, the CargoWing may come loose while driv-...
Page 83: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _______________ Instruments ___________ Information display, main instrument panel _ Saab Information Display (SID)________________ Switches _____________ Wipers and washers ____ Manual climate-control system 3 ____________ Automatic climate- control system (ACC)__...
Page 84: 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 malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation.
Page 85 (see page 164). The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Engine malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. NOTICE The car should be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising.
Page 86: Front Fog Lights 3
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 86, Antilock braking warning on page 84 and ESP OFF...
Page 87 Airbag warning light This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on...
Page 88: Tachometer
Instruments and controls Headlight and parking light indicator This light indicates that the headlights or parking lights are on. Cruise control indicator light This light comes on when the system is engaged. Automatic tire pressure monitoring This light comes on if the air pressure in one or several of the tires drops (see page 254.
Page 89: Odometer And Trip Meter
Cars with manual transmission Cars with automatic transmission Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance trav- elled in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Cana- dian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles).
Page 90: Temperature Gauge
Instruments and controls 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...
Page 91: Fuel Gauge
Saab dealer as soon as possible. When the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), acceleration is limited by reducing the boost pressure.
Page 92 ESP button. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Stability control failure. Contact Saab dealer. If so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer. See also Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 3 on page 185.
Page 93: Profiler
Saab Information Display (SID) Various types of information are shown on the SID: warnings, indications, trip com- puter information and information from the car’s Infotainment System. The warnings and indications that can be shown on the SID are listed on page 310.
Page 94 Instruments and controls 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. Park Assistance, page 192. SPA on SPA off Clock / Alarm, page 98.
Page 95 When the engine is started, the function that was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed, with the following exceptions: • Temp is displayed if the outside tempera- ture is between 26 and 38°F (–3 and +3°C). • D.T.E is displayed if less than or equal to 30 miles (50 km).
Page 96 Instruments and controls Speed warning This value is preset to 55 mph (90 km/h). The value can be set to between 0 and 150 mph (0 and 250 km/h). 1 Select Speed W using the INFO dial. 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation.
Page 97 Calculating the requisite average speed (What average speed do I need to maintain to get to my destination in time?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. To calculate the requisite average speed, the distance must first be given. First, set the distance under Dist.
Page 98: Clock
Instruments and controls Under Profiler 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 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler. 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial.
Page 99 In order to use this function, the car's radio must be tuned to a FM station known to transmit a time signal. Saab has no control over the level of RBDS informa- tion, or the content, being transmitted by radio sta- tions.
Page 100 Instruments and controls System Settings Under this heading you can make system settings, such as change the display lan- guage, units and service information. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler. 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial. 3 Press in the INFO dial.
Page 101 Explanation of the various selections under System Settings. Language Select the desired language. The number of languages can vary between markets. Unit Select the desired group of units. Speed Scale Illum. Select the proportion of the speedo- meter to be illuminated in NIGHT- PANEL mode.
Page 102: Parking Lights
Check fuse 20 in the engine bay fuse box (see page 252). A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- play (SID): Headlight levelling malfunction.
Page 103: 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 104: Front Fog Lights
Instruments and controls 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 105: Hazard Warning Lights
Hazard warning light switch Hazard warning lights The button for the hazard warning lights is located on the climate control panel. When the button is pressed, all the direction indicators and the symbol in the button flash simultaneously. If an indicator bulb breaks, the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled.
Page 106: Windshield Wipers
Instruments and controls Priority of audible information Sound from various functions in the car, such as the direction indicators, parking assistance and seatbelt reminders, come from the same sound source: the car’s sound system. If two or more of these func- tions are active simultaneously, the most important function at that time will be priori- tized.
Page 107: Headlight Washers 3
The recirculation symbol will how- ever not light up. This function is optional; contact a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. This automatic recirculation is the factory default setting as long as the system is working in full "AUTO"...
Page 108 Instruments and controls If the stalk switch is left in the AUTO position when the engine is switched off, when the engine is next started it must first be moved to the 0 or 3 position and then back to AUTO to reactivate the sensor.
Page 109 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 windscreen wipers are activated then the rear window wiper will automati- cally changeover to intermittent wiping when reverse gear is engaged and the...
Page 110: Manual Climate Control System
Instruments and controls Manual climate-control system 3 Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille at the bottom edge of the wind- shield. It passes through a filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf.
Page 111: Air Distribution
Instruments and controls Air distribution The air distribution control is used to direct the flow of air to the defroster, panel and floor vents. The control also permits settings in between the three main settings defroster, panel and floor: • defroster and floor •...
Page 112 Defroster Panel Floor Defroster, panel and floor Instruments and controls Settings for various weather conditions Winter – defroster Winter – comfort setting Summer – overcast Summer – sunny...
Page 113: Air Vents
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 114: Seat Heating
Instruments and controls Electrically heated rear window/external mirrors This button is located under the fan speed control. Always switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is free from ice and mist. It will be turned off automatically after 12 minutes. Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the heating element.
Page 115: Automatic Climatecontrol System (Acc)
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 116: Temperature Control
Instruments and controls Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: 1 Driver’s zone. 2 Passenger zone. The temperature in the rear seat will be a mixture of the two zones. If you choose the single zone setting, the entire cabin is treated as one zone.
Page 117: Condensation Water
The system uses four sensors: • Outside air temperature sensor • Cabin air temperature sensor • Sun sensor • Blended air temperature sensors (located in the heater unit and the outer panel vent duct). The sun sensor is located centrally on the top of the fascia.
Page 118 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 119 Instruments and controls To turn the system OFF, press and hold (or press repeatedly) the button to reduce the fan speed until the fan is switched off. Then release the button and press it once more. The A/C compressor will now be disengaged. To re- engage the A/C, press one of the following buttons: •...
Page 120 Recirculation is controlled manually. Recirculation is not selected when the engine is started (fresh air mode). Press to decrease or increase the fan speed. This sets the fan speed (fan speed shown on display). Refer also to Profiler regarding the possibility to increase/decrease the automatic fan speed.
Page 121 Instruments and controls Shown below are several examples of air distribution. Windshield Panel Floor, front and rear Windshield – floor (front and rear)
Page 122 Panel – floor (front and rear) Windshield – panel – floor (front and rear) Instruments and controls Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity, or when passengers are perspiring heavily or wearing wet clothes.
Page 123 The recirculation symbol will however not light up. This function is optional; contact a workshop. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer. This automatic recirculation is the factory default setting as long as the system is working in full "AUTO"...
Page 124 Instruments and controls ACC- Convertible When the soft top is folded, the ACC system switches to manual temperature control. There are eleven temperature settings: 0– The system adjusts itself as follows: • AUTO goes out. • Heating, air distribution and fan speed are not affected.
Page 125 Climate System Rear Defroster Auto Manual Heated Seats Auto Manual Fan Settings High speed Medium speed Low speed Air Distribution Auto Manual Windshield Panel Floor A/C Mode Auto A/C off Dual/Single Zone Dual zone Single zone Default Settings Are you sure? Yes No Explanation of how the ACC system can be customized under Profiler.
Page 126 Further customizations to this function can be made at a workshop. We recommend taht 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 127: 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 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment __________ Electric windows _______ Rearview mirrors_______ Sunroof 3 _____________ Interior lighting ________ Cup holder 3 __________ Power Outlet 3 _________ Storage compartments __...
Page 128: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Interior equipment 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 129: 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 130: Pinch Protection
Interior equipment 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 131 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 132: Rearview Mirrors
Interior equipment 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 133: 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 134 Interior equipment 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 135 4 The transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror. 5 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen and hand-held transmitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed. Note: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 4 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator / Canadian Pro-...
Page 136 Interior equipment 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. DO NOT release the button. 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds.
Page 137 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 136.
Page 138: Sunroof 3
Interior equipment Sunroof 3 WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the electric sunroof. 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 sunroof, for exam- ple, due to children playing.
Page 139 To close WARNING Exercise great care when closing the sunroof to ensure that nothing gets trapped. Manually controlled closing Slide the control forward to its first position. The sunroof will halt when you release the control. Automatic closing 3 Slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it.
Page 140: Emergency Operation Of The Sunroof
Interior equipment Pinch protection 3 WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the sunroof when it is closed without pinch protection. The sunroof is equipped with pinch protec- tion. This is activated if something gets trapped when the sunroof is being closed. The sunroof will stop and open slightly.
Page 141: 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 142: Vanity Mirror
Interior equipment 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 143 Interior equipment Cup holder in rear seat cushion 3 Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart- ment between front seats 3...
Page 144: Glove Box
Interior equipment 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 145 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 146: Folding Down The Rear Seat
Interior equipment 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 147 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 148: Load-Through Hatch
Interior equipment 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 149: Trunk Release Handle
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 150: Spare Wheel
Interior equipment • Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its handling char- acteristics (see page 294). • 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 151 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 152 Interior equipment 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 153 Load-through hatch, SportCombi A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the parking brake. This avoids the danger of the car moving off if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear.
Page 154 Interior equipment Tie down eyes, 9-3 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 204.
Page 155: 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 156 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 157 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.
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Page 159: Starting And Driving
Braking ______________ Traction Control System (TCS) ______________ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 3 _____ Parking brake_________ Parking ______________ Saab Parking Assistance 3 ________ Starting and driving Starting and driving Economical driving_____ Driving in cold weather__ Driving in hot climates __ Towing a trailer 3_______...
Page 160: Ignition Switch
Starting and driving 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 161 LOCK position The parking lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting can be turned Cars with automatic transmission: Move the gear lever to P. The gear lever is locked in position. This is the only position in which the remote control can be removed. Cars with manual transmission: The remote control can be removed regardless of the position of the gear lever.
Page 162: Lock Buttons
SID: Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while the remote control is in the ignition switch, this may prevent the removal of the remote...
Page 163: Starting The Engine
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 164: Important Considerations For Driving
We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. • Under certain barometric conditions (high outside temperature and/or high...
Page 165 "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" in the instrument panel will come on (see page 85). 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 166 Starting and driving • Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could there- fore start a fire. • Never drive off if the engine is misfiring. • If you bump start the car when the engine is already at normal working temperature, the engine must start to run on all cylin- ders.
Page 167: 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 85. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: • Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started.
Page 168 Starting and driving 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.
Page 169: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an impor- tant part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. For optimum performance Saab recom- mends: • 2.0t 175 hp – AON 90. • 2.0T 210 hp – AON 90. • 2.8 V6 230 hp and 250 hp — AON 90.
Page 170 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 171: 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 172: Changing Gears
Starting and driving 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 173: Automatic Transmission
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 174 Starting and driving 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 175: Descending Hills
The following message is shown on the SID: Gearbox malfunction. Limited performance. Contact Saab dealer. In this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are available. Select 2nd gear when driving at low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds.
Page 176 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 177: 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 178 Starting and driving 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 179: 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 180: Braking
Starting and driving 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 181: Abs Brakes
ABS warning light if a fault is detected in the system (see page 84). The following message will appear on the SID (and corresponding symbol on main instrument unit) if a fault is detected: Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.
Page 182 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 183: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 3 (Hillstarting assistance) This function facilitates starting on a hill. When the parking brake has been released and the foot is moved off the brake pedal it can take approx. 1.5 s before the brakes release. The brakes release as soon as the accelerator pedal is depressed within this time.
Page 184: Tcs Indicator
If a fault is detected in the ABS, the TCS will be switched off automatically. The following message is shown on the SID: Traction control failure. Contact Saab dealer. The cruise control system (if active) will automatically be disengaged if the TCS is operative.
Page 185: Electronic Stability Program (Esp) 3
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 3 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 186 Changes to the chassis, such as a change of wheels, shock absorbers or springs, could affect the function of the ESP system. Always consult a workshop before chang- ing any chassis components. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer.
Page 187: 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 189. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control. •...
Page 188: Parking On A Hill
Starting and driving 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 189: 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 190: Asterisk Means: Equipment Not Fitted In All Cars Saab Parking Market Specification, Options Or Accessories). Assistance 3
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 191 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 192 Park Assistance SPA on SPA off Explanation of SPA on and SPA off. SPA on 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 193: 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 194: Engine Block Heater
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 195: 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. Starting and driving...
Page 196 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 293. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer regarding approved tire chains. See also page 263. WARNING •...
Page 197: 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. Starting and driving...
Page 198: Towing A Trailer 3
Saab genuine trailer socket. Saab recommendations: • Use a genuine Saab trailer hitch that is designed and tested for your Saab. • Contact your Saab dealer for advice on which trailer hitch is designed for your car.
Page 199 • 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 200 Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with manual transmission Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru- ment panel. When the needle is just outside the red zone, the A/C compressor will be switched off and, on certain engine variants, the max- imum engine torque will be limited.
Page 201: Checks Before Driving
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 202: 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 203 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 204: Driving With A Load
Starting and driving 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 149).
Page 205: 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 206: Rear Towing Eye
Starting and driving 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 207: 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 208: Driving With The Compact Spare Tire
Starting and driving Driving with the compact spare tire WARNING • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The tire can overheat affecting the car’s roadholding. • Tire pressure: refer to page 304. • The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut.
Page 209 NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your car by pushing or pull- ing it could damage your vehicle, even if you have a manual transmission. If you have an automatic transmission, your vehicle cannot be started by pushing or pulling it.
Page 210 Starting and driving WARNING Using a match or flame of any kind near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. You can suffer burns or be blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the electrolyte in the battery is not frozen.
Page 211: 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.
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Page 213: 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 oil ____________ Air filter______________ Transmission fluid ____ Coolant ______________ Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads__________ Power steering________ Battery ______________...
Page 214: 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 215: 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 216 Trionic ECM has detected a problem. The car will continue to operate, but perfor- mance may be diminished. You should have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as possible. ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)
Page 217: 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 218: 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 219: 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 220: Changing Engine Oil
Car care 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.
Page 221 Drain plug, 4-cyl engine Drain plug, V6 engine Changing filter, 4-cyl engine 1 Unscrew the oil filter cap. • Lift the cap slightly and carefully pry apart the cap and the filter housing. • Remove the filter cap. 2 Remove the filter. Have paper towelling or a rag at hand to catch the oil that escapes from the filter.
Page 222: Radiator
Car care 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 223 Top up with a mixture of equal parts of anti- freeze and clean water. We recommend that you use a Saab-approved anti-freeze. If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added, run the engine until warm so that the thermostat opens.
Page 224: 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 225: 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 226: Battery
SID: Battery not charging. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. Check the drive belt (see page 229). If the belt is damaged, the engine may overheat, the battery may not be charged and the A/C...
Page 227 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 208.
Page 228 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 229: 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 230: Wipers And Washers
Car care 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 231: Headlight Washers
The recirculation symbol will however not light up. This function is optional; contact a workshop. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer. Car care Washer jets The washer jets, which are adjustable, can...
Page 232: 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 233 If a fault is detected in the system, the following message will be dis- played on the SID: Headlight levelling malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. We recommend you to contact a Saab dealer to have a xenon headlight changed...
Page 234 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 235 Car care 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 236: Parking Lights
Car care 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 237 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 238: Side Marker Lights
Car care 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 273 and 274. 1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing. Lower the air shield.
Page 239 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 240: Taillights
Car care 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 241 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 242 Car care 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 243 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 244: Glove Box Lighting
Car care 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 245: 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 246: 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 247: Fuses
• 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 248: 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 249 Fuse panel in end of fascia Amp. Function Steering wheel lock Steering column unit; ignition switch Hands-free 3; CD-player 3/CD-changer in cabin 3; Main instrument unit; manual climate control; 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 250 7.5 Autodimming rearview mirror 3; rain sensor 3 Sunroof 3 7.5 Telematics (OnStar) 3 7.5 DVD player (navigation system) 3 7.5 Saab Parking Assistance (SPA) 3; control module in rear doors Amplifier, sound system III 3 Movement sensor 3; CD changer in trunk 3...
Page 251 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 Trunk fuse panel, Convertible Car care...
Page 252: Relays
Car care 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 253 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 254: Automatic Tire Pressure Monitoring
Car care Automatic tire pressure monitoring 3 WARNING The system is intended to aid the driver. The driver is always ultimately responsi- ble for ensuring that the tire pressure is correct. For optimum safety, economy and comfort, check the tires regularly, even if the automatic tire pressure monitoring system has not issued an alarm The pressure monitoring system consists of...
Page 255 If the vehicle is equipped with a different wheel size than those fitted as standard and therefore should use a different recom- mended highest tire pressure the owner shall contact a workshop to have the system recalibrated. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.
Page 256: Tires
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 257: High Speed Operation
Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehi- cle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right.
Page 258: How To Check
Car care If you’ll be driving at high speeds, speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or to 35 psi (244 kPa), which- ever is lower.
Page 259: Treadwear Indicators
Flat spotting All tires get hot, especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard. After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down, a flat spot can form in the tire, where it is in contact with the ground. The same can occur if the car has not been moved for a long time.
Page 260: Buying New Tires
Stability Program (ESP). The speed and load limits of the tires must not be exceeded; see page 266. 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).
Page 261: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
WARNING Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias- belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 262: 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 263: Tire Chains
Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cool- ing, speedometer or odometer calibra- tion, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehi- cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a tire” on page 273. WARNING When fitting just one new pair of tires, these should be fitted to the rear wheels,...
Page 264: Tire Sidewall Labeling
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 265: Tire Size
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on the performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resis- tance. For more information see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” on page 261. Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Max- imum load that can be carried and the max- imum pressure needed to support that load.
Page 266: Tire Markings
Car care Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of 225/45 R17 94H: 225 Tire section width, mm Aspect ratio, i.e. the section height as a percentage of the section width R Radial ply Wheel rim diameter 17 in at bead...
Page 267: Tire Terminology And Definitions
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 307. This is an example of what your vehicle´s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might look like.
Page 268 Car care Maximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehi- cle capacity weight; and production options weight. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pres- sure: The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Page 269: Winter Tires
Your Saab dealer can advise you of to the correct size tire for your car (if different from the original size) and also supply Saab approved winter tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims. Winter tires normally use a different speed rating compared to summer/all season tires.
Page 270: Spare Wheel
This type of rivet must be removed when changing the light bulb in the trunk lid (see page 241). 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 94.
Page 271 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 304. • The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut.
Page 272 Car care...
Page 273: 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 274 Car care 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 275 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 196 Car care Do not wipe away the grease in the wheel hub.
Page 276: 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 277: 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. Car care Washing The bodywork must be washed frequently.
Page 278 In the U.S., Saab offers a full complement of car care products. See your dealer or visit us at www.saabcatalog.com.
Page 279: Body
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 280: 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 281: Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting. Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Performa- tion Limited Warranty described in the war- ranty booklet. 1 Wash the car frequently, and wax at least twice a year. Under adverse conditions, where there is a rapid buildup of dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at least once a week.
Page 282: Recovery And/Or Recycling Of Automotive Materials
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 283: 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 284 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. To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: •...
Page 285 be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly. If you find that the headlight needs adjust- ment follow these steps: 1 Open the hood and locate the vertical aiming devices there are two vertical aiming devices which shall be turned simultaneously and the same amount of turns.
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Page 287: 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 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ Owner assistance ______ Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _______________ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________...
Page 288: 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 289: Service Record Retention
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 290: 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 291: 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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424- 9393 (or 202/366-0123 in Washington D.C.
Page 292: 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 293: 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 Technical data General data __________ Engine _______________ Engine oil_____________ Fuel__________________ Engines ______________ Electrical system_______ Drive belt _____________ Manual transmission ___ Automatic transmission _ Suspension ___________...
Page 294: 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 __ Maximum height _________________ Wheelbase _____________________ Track: Front ____________________________ 59.8'' (1524 mm) Rear ____________________________ 59.3'' (1506 mm) Ground clearance at GVW _________ Number of seats (incl.
Page 295: Technical Data
Curb weight (i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel): Sport Sedan ______________________ 3200–3420 lbs. Convertible _______________________ 3570–3700 lbs. SportCombi_______________________ xx Gross vehicle weight (GVW): Sport Sedan ______________________ 4120–4340 lbs. Convertible _______________________ 4460–4520 lbs. SportCombi_______________________ xx Maximum axle load: Sport Sedan, front _________________ 2480 lbs.
Page 296 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 198).
Page 297: Engine
Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 9.5 qts. (9.0 l) 60° Technical data 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)
Page 298: 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 299: Fuel
Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 6.0 qts. (5.7 l) 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 300: Spark Plugs
Technical data Engines 2.0t Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2500 rpm ____ Compression ratio__________________ 2.0T Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5300 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2500 rpm ____ Compression ratio__________________ 2.8 V6 (230) Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2250 rpm ____ Compression ratio__________________...
Page 301: Drive Belt
Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest gear (6th gear) _________________ Technical data 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) 29–34 (46–55)
Page 302: Automatic Transmission
Technical data 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__________________________ 46—49 6-speed__________________________ 63 Suspension Spring type, front and rear ____________ Maximum deflection of springs: trolled, 5-speed, Front ____________________________...
Page 303: 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 *) ________________________ 11.81 in. servo unit. Diago- nally split circuits; ventilated discs on Rear ____________________________ front wheels (some Rear 3 *) ________________________ 11.42 in.
Page 304: Wheels And Tires
7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94V Summer tires 7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94 W We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard. Winter (snow) tires: 6.5 x 16"...
Page 305 Recommended tire/engine combinations 2.0t All season tires 215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL 225/45 R17 94 V RF/XL 235/45 R17 94 V – Summer tires 235/45 R17 94 W – Winter (snow) tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 225/45 R17 94 Q M+S RF/XL 235/45 R17 94 Q –...
Page 306: Tire Pressure
Technical data 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) XL/RF 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 225/45 R17 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) RF/XL 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100–...
Page 307: 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 308 1 Region ________ Y = Northern Europe 2 Country _______ S = Sweden 3 Manufacturer ___ 3 = Saab Automobile AB 4 Product line ____ F = 9-3 B = 9-3 Linear 5 Model series ___ D = 9-3 Arc...
Page 309 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 310 Which warnings and indications that can be shown depends on engine variant and car specification. Symbol Text Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop.
Page 311: Brake Lights
Low tire pressure. rear left. Check tires. Low tire pressure. rear right. Check tires. Technical data Low tire pressure. front left. Check tires. Low tire pressure. front right Check tires. Tire pressure system failure. Contact Saab dealer. Time for service.
Page 312 Technical data...
Page 313 Index A/C __________________________ 113 Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 128 Air conditioning _________________ 113 Air filter _______________________ 222 Airbag _________________________ 32 Anchorage eyes ________________ 149 Anti-corrosion treatment __________ 280 Antilock braking system __________ 181 Anti-spin ______________________ 183 Ashtrays ______________________ 144 Autochecking of lights, warning and indicator lights __________________ 88 Autodimming _______________ 133 Automatic climate control (ACC) ____ 115...
Page 314: Economical Motoring
Index Driving in hot climates ____________ 197 Driving techniques ______________ 193 Driving with a heavy load on hilly roads ________________________ 175 Driving with a load ______________ 204 Driving with a roof load ___________ 202 Driving with the compact spare wheel 208 Driving with the trunk lid open ______ 204 Easy entry, Convertible ____________ 75 Economical motoring ____________ 193...
Page 315: Manual Gearbox
Important considerations for driving _ 164 Important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 165 Indicator lights ___________________ 84 Inflation, tires __________________ 257 Information about fuel ____________ 169 Instrument illumination, adjusting ___ 103 Interior lighting _________________ 141 Interior lighting, Convertible ________ 80 Interior rearview mirror ___________ 133 Intermittent malfunctioning, central locking _______________________ 52...
Page 316 Reversing lights ________________ 105 Rollover Pop-up Bars, Convertible ___ 78 Roof lighting ___________________ 141 Roof lighting, changing ___________ 242 Running-in _____________________ 171 Saab Information Display __________ 93 Saab Parking Assistance _________ 190 Saab Trionic engine management system ______________________ 216 Safety belts _____________________ 12...
Page 317: Touching Up Paintwork
Tire inspection and rotation _______ 258 Tire markings __________________ 266 Tire pressure monitoring, automatic _ 254 Tire sidewall labeling ____________ 264 Tire sizes _____________________ 304 Tire terminology and definitions ____ 267 Tire, changing __________________ 273 Tire, spare _____________________ 270 Tires _________________________ 256 Tools and spare wheel ___________ 270 Touching up paintwork ___________ 279 Towbar _______________________ 198...
Page 318 Index...

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