2000 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

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Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2000 11 29 41 53 Saab 9-3 Audio System 89 Interior equipment, trunk 111 Starting and driving 133 Car care 167 Maintenance and owner assistance 211 Technical data 219 Index 233 © Saab Automobile AB 1999 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn 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. If you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab dealer will be pleased to help. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 is available with a 2.0l turbo-engine, 185 hp or 205 hp or a 2.3l turbo-engine, 230 hp. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not include precise specifica- tions of the different variants. Some differ- ences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries. Importation and distribution of Saab auto- mobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. in the U.S.A. We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that you keep it in the car for future reference. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on pages 3-6. A list of contents is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular mainte- nance to be carried out. The book also con- tains important warranty conditions.: WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB The fitting of accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB can damage other parts of the car. The specifications, design particulars and illus- trations included in the manual are not binding. Instrument panel High/low beam ________________ 71 Parking lights __________________ 71 Daytime running lights ___________ 71 Changing bulbs _______________ 181 High/low beam control stalk 71 Direction indicators _______ 72 Cruise Control __________ 148 Rear fog light ___________ 73 Front fog lights___________ 73 Instrument lighting ________ 74 Steering-wheel-mounted controls, Audio System __ 105 Warning and indicator lights _____ 54 Tachometer __________________ 59 Speedometer _________________ 59 Odometer and trip meter ________ 59 Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ 60 Fuel gauge __________________ 61 Temperature gauge ____________ 60 Ashtrays ___________________ 123 Cigarette lighter ______________ 123 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 62 Night panel __________________ 63 Clock ____________________ 64, 70 Washers and wipers ______ 74 Rear-window wiper _______ 75 Replacing wiper blades __ 179 Audio system____________ 90 Cassette player __________ 96 CD player ______________ 99 Hazard warning lights _____ 72 Climate control system: manual _______________ 76 Climate control system: automatic _____________ 80 Car care ______________ 167 Seat heating controls ____ 118 4 Exterior Sunroof _______________ 120 Convertible _____________ 42 Washing the car ________ 201 Waxing and polishing ____ 202 Touching-up of paintwork _ 202 Anticorrosion treatment ___ 203 Service program ________ 215 Taillights ______________ 183 Stop lights _____________ 183 Light switches ___________ 71 Changing bulbs _________ 181 Towing ________________ 160 Towrope attachment eyes _ 160 Towing a trailer _________ 156 Driving with a roof rack load ____ 158 Mounting of roof rack __________ 158 Maximum loads ______________ 220 Hood release handle __________ 168 Engine compartment: washing __ 201 Headlight switches _______ 71 High/low beam control stalk 71 Turn signal & lane change indicators ______________ 72 Headlamp wipers _______ 180 Changing bulbs ________ 181 Central locking __________ 30 Interior locking buttons ____ 31 Trunk lock ______________ 33 Child safety lock catch ____ 33 Car alarm (Anti-theft alarm) 35 Fuel filler door __________ 138 Refuelling _____________ 138 Fuel grade ____________ 224 Fuel gauge _____________ 61 Fuel economy __________ 153 Trunk lid lock ___________ 125 Lowering the rear seat ____ 125 Trunk _________________ 128 Spare wheel ___________ 130 Tools _________________ 130 Lighting _______________ 183 Tires & Rims_____________ 192 / 227 Driving in cold weather ________ 154 Brakes and braking ___________ 149 Compact spare wheel _________ 195 Changing a wheel ____________ 196 Interior Internal rearview mirror ________ 124 Door mirrors ________________ 124 Vanity mirror ________________ 122 Interior lighting switch _________ 121 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 185 Power steering _________ 226 Steering-wheel adjustment 118 Airbag _________________ 22 Seat adjustment ________ 112 Safety belts _____________ 12 Seat heating ___________ 118 Rear seat _____________ 125 Folding down the rear seat 125 Child seats _____________ 18 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 200 Safety belts _____________ 12 Safety-belt care ________ 199 Airbag _________________ 22 Child seats _____________ 18 Child safety lock catch ____ 33 Glove compartment _____ 123 Gear changing _________ 141 Manual transmission ____ 141 Automatic transmission __ 141 Center console ______________ 119 Electric windows _____________ 119 Sunroof ____________________ 120 Convertible __________________ 42 Ignition switch _______________ 134 Starting the engine ___________ 135 Engine break-in period ________ 140 Parking ____________________ 151 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 154 6 Engine bay: turbo Warning labels ___________ 7 V.I.N. number __________ 229 Engine number _________ 229 Gearbox number ________ 229 Color coding ___________ 229 Ignition system _________ 225 Drive belt ______________ 179 Alternator _____________ 179 Spark plugs ____________ 225 Catalytic converter ______ 137 Simple fault tracing (A/C, ACC) ____________ 207 Turbo-compressor ________ 60 Pressure gauge __________ 60 Important considerations for driving _____________ 136 Technical data: engine ___ 223 Engine: description ____________ 168 Engine oil, level control and topping up _______________ 172 Engine oil: changing ___________ 172 Oil grade, viscosity ____________ 223 Brake system ________________ 227 Brake fluid __________________ 176 Brake pads __________________ 176 ABS brakes _________________ 149 Fuse panels ___________ 187 Changing a fuse ________ 187 Table of fuses __________ 189 Relays _______________ 191 Coolant, checking and topping up ________ 174 Coolant, changing ______ 175 Temperature gauge ______ 60 Driving in hot weather ____ 156 Driving in cold weather ___ 154 Washer fluid ___________ 180 Topping up with fluid _____ 180 Washer jets ___________ 180 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 74 Manual transmission __________ 173 Automatic transmission ________ 173 Transmission oil ______________ 173 Gearbox: technical data ________ 226 Steering servo _______________ 177 Fluid checking and topping up ______________ 177 Battery _____________________ 177 Battery charge _______________ 177 Jump starting ________________ 162 Warning labels Radiator fan: The radiator fan can cut in even after engine has been switched off. Drive belt: Danger! Moving belt Coolant: Never open while engine is hot. Escaping coolant under pressure can cause serious injuries. A/C system: Refrigerant at high pressure. Do not undo or remove any connections in the A/C system until the system has been emptied. Working the wrong way may result in injury. Work on the A/C system must be left to qualified personnel only. For working instructions, see the Workshop Handbook. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Refrigerant: 770 g of R134a. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10. (cid:127) AVOID SPARKS, AVOID OPEN FLAMES, NO SMOKING (cid:127) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN (cid:127) SEE MANUAL (cid:127) PROTECT YOUR EYES (cid:127) FLAMMABLE GAS (cid:127) ACID Battery: Contains corrosive sulphuric acid (40%) (cid:127) FLAMMABLE GASES formed when car is running and during charging of battery (cid:127) Always wear eye and face protection when working on the battery (cid:127) Smoking, open flames and sparks can all cause battery to explode (cid:127) Consult the manual before using jumper cables. (cid:127) Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS (cid:127) Keep battery upright (cid:127) Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing In the event of an accident, flush affected area promptly with water and seek medical help. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN (cid:127) 8 CANADA USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over CANADA Wheel changing: Intended for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. Use the jack only on firm, level ground. Use blocks. Max. jack load: 2200 lbs. (1000 kg). For further information, see the manual. WARNING Belt beam Warning for pinch risk due to movable parts when beam is in unlocked position. USA 50 10 111 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag. (cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. (cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front. (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. (cid:127) ALWAYS use SEAT BELT and CHILD RESTRAINTS Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it from shift- ing during transport. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in the event of a collision. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. (cid:127) Max. weight 30 lbs. (15 kg). (cid:127) Max. length 6 ft. (2 metres). See your Owner’s Manual before securing loads. 4 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in before driving away. There would otherwise be a risk of injury. Keep hands away from moving parts of the convertible top. Failure to do so may cause personal injury. Do not raise or lower top with passengers in the rear seat. Personal injury may result from head contact with top. Child lock safety catch Locked. The door can not be opened from inside. Jack – The jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. – The car must be standing level and the jack must be positioned on a firm, level surface. – Never crawl under the car while it is raised on the jack. USE 1 Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear; if the car has automatic transmission, select P. 2 Fit the jack at the jacking point nearest to the wheel that is to be changed. 3 Wind up the jack until the car just begins to lift. 4 If there is a wheel cover, remove it by inserting a screwdriver behind it and prying it off. 5 Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn, using the tool in the toolkit. 6 Wind up the jack so that the wheel clears the ground. Unscrew all the wheel bolts and take the wheel off. 7 Fit the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to seat correctly. 8 Lower the car. Tighten the wheel bolts in the sequence shown by the figure. 10 Safety Safety belts...................... Child safety...................... Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS") 11 12 18 22 Safety 12 Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. Child safety, see page 18. Check that the tongue of the belt lock engages properly. The A-pillar area (area beside the wind- shield) and the headlining of your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries (3 or 5-door only). No modifica- tions to these areas should be made unless done so by your authorized Saab dealer. Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are pro- vided for all seats. Research has established that it is danger- ous for rear-seat passengers not to wear their safety belts. Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the rear-seat passengers can be thrown for- ward against the front-seat backrests, imposing much higher stresses on the front-seat passengers and belts and result- ing in needless injury to everyone in the car. WARNING For safety reasons, you should adjust safety belts only while the car is station- ary. FASTEN BELTS Safety-belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the ”fasten belts” reminder will light up for 6 seconds or until the driver and any passengers are wearing their belts. An audible alarm will also sound for six seconds or until the driver has fastened his belt. Safety-belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners, which are acti- vated in the event of a severe frontal colli- sion or very violent rear-end collision. They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt. The belt pretensioners do not activate in less severe frontal collisions, nor to side col- lisions, or rollovers. WARNING If the car is involved in a collision, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself but visit an author- ized Saab dealer. Correct position for safety belt (cid:127) The lap part of the belt should be pulled as tightly as comfortable and as low as possible across the hips, so that it is just touching the top of the thighs. The shoul- der belt should be well in on the shoulder but not touching the neck. WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a collision (subma- rining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. (cid:127) Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. (cid:127) There should not be any slack in the belt. Pull the belt tight – particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn. Safety 13 Sit correctly before putting the belt on (cid:127) Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position. (cid:127) Only one person per safety belt! WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of an accident. (cid:127) For most of the time a safety belt is worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. The retractor locks up auto- matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs. 14 Safety (cid:127) Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car’s standard three-point belts. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat. If it is, a booster seat/cush- ion may be necessary. WARNING Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm. To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt. To release the belt, press the red button on the belt buckle, as illustrated. See page 199 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning etc. Front seat belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Because the lower belt-anchorage points are on the seat, the belt buckle follows the movement of the seat during seat adjust- ment. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. Safety 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips – below the abdomen throughout the pregnancy. The belt guide on the door pillar Belt guide The belt guide on the door pillar can be set to five different heights. Set the guide as high as possible without causing the belt to chafe against the throat. In the case of a short person the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centimetres) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. Raise the belt guide by pushing it upwards to the desired position. To lower it, the release button must first be depressed. Check that it has engaged in its new position by pulling up and down. 16 Safety Safety belts, rear seat (the central head restraint is an accessory) Securing a load on the rear seat Safety belts, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers (2 for Convert- ible model). Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you and inserting the tongue into the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt. WARNING (cid:127) Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 125). (cid:127) If you must carry an item of luggage on a seat, ensure that it is held securely by the safety belt. This will reduce the risk of injury by flying objects in the event of an accident. (cid:127) Protect the belt from sharp edges. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occu- pant´s lap. Safety 17 WARNING No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from oper- ating to remove slack, or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack. WARNING Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. Care should be taken to avoid contamina- tion of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. It is essential to replace the entire assem- bly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Safety 18 Child safety WARNING (cid:127) Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. (cid:127) NEVER put a child seat in the front. (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag. (cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Children travel most safely when properly restrained, but restraints must be suitable for the size of the child. Always follow the child seat/booster cushion manufacturer´s instructions when installing these devices in your vehicle. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac- turer’s child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Lockable belt tongue In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the buckle. Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion. The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle. 1 Position the child seat in the back of the car. 2 To activate the locking function, move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked ”CHILD SEAT” (item 1 in the figure) in order to activate the locking function. 3 Secure the base of the child seat with the lap portion of the safety belt in accor- dance with the installation instructions accompanying the child seat. 4 Grasp the shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap por- tion against the child seat. Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the lap portion of the belt. The belt must not unreel. Safety 19 Child tether anchorage, Coupé and 5- door models. The tether strap is not a part of the child tether anchorage. Attaching tether strap hook to anchorage, Convertible. The tether strap is not a part of the tether child anchorage. Child tether anchorages Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to law. WARNING Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for: (cid:127) Adult safety belts. (cid:127) Harnesses. (cid:127) Attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. (cid:127) Load securing device. 20 Safety Integrated booster seat (accessory) Integrated booster seats are available as part of the rear seat backrest. This child restraint is designed for use by children who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs. (15 and 36 kg) and are between 38 and 54 inches (970 and 1370 mm) in height. A child sitting in an integrated booster seat must use the car’s regular lap and shoulder belt. Regardless of the child’s weight and age, proper contact between child and belt is vital. Always make certain that the seat is undamaged and is kept clean so that it will function properly. This child restraint system conforms to all applicable motor vehicle safety standards. Folding out 1 Press in the latches and lift and remove the car’s regular head restraint. Turn it 180° and remount it. Make certain that it is locked securely in place. 2 Lift up the booster seat’s headrest. 3 Pull out the upper part of the opener strap and lower the seat itself. Make cer- tain that it is locked in the lowered posi- tion. shoulder strap to tension the belt prop- erly. (cid:127) Make certain the belt moves freely between the retractor and the buckle. Fasten the belt (cid:127) See that the child is seated as far back as possible against the back support. (cid:127) Adjust the booster seat’s head support so that its center is at ear height. (cid:127) To attach the belt, pull it out slowly and insert the latch plate into the buckle. Make certain the latch plate is properly engaged in the buckle. (cid:127) The lap portion of the belt must be posi- tioned low on the pelvis, and the shoulder strap must be as far in on the shoulder as possible without chafing against the child’s neck or causing discomfort. (cid:127) The belt must contact the body firmly to provide the best protection. Pull up on the Safety 21 Folding booster seat a Pull the upper part of the release strap out and fold up the seat itself. Make sure that it is locked firmly in its folded-up position. b Press the booster seat’s headrest all the way down. c Press in the latches on the car’s regular head restraint. Remove it, rotate it 180° and remount it. Make certain it is locked correctly. WARNING (cid:127) Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoul- der belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. (cid:127) The seat must not be modified or changed in any way. (cid:127) Do not leave a child alone in a car with- out supervision. (cid:127) The car’s regular head restraint must always be turned 180° back to its orig- inal position after the integrated booster seat is folded away. (cid:127) Check that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. Label in integrated booster cushion WARNING Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Safety 22 Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS") WARNING To reduce risk of injury: (cid:127) Always wear your safety belt. (cid:127) Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. (cid:127) Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) should always travel in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the pas- senger side. The supplementary restraint system (SRS) comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats. The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of occupants. If a fault is detected in the SRS, the AIR BAG warning light on the main instru- ment panel will come on (see pages 56 and 24). SRS (airbag) system with belt pretensioners 1 Electronic control module and sensor 2 Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) 3 Steering wheel with integral airbag 4 Recess for airbag on passenger’s side Airbag in course of inflation (driver’s side) When the system is triggered by impact of a frontal collision, the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated, after which they deflate through vents in the back of the bags. The entire process takes less than 0.1 second – literally, faster than the blink- ing of an eye. These airbags are triggered only by moder- ate to severe frontal or near-frontal colli- sions. They will not be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over. Side airbags, see page 27. Safety 23 (cid:127) Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. (cid:127) If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you are driving, have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. Operation of the airbag in a front-end collision. Moment of impact. Sensor detects retardation and sends a signal via the control module to a gas generator that inflates the airbag. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Airbag now fully inflated. The steering column has collapsed and the airbag starts to deflate. WARNING (cid:127) Even if the car is equipped with an SRS (airbag), safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants. (cid:127) Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt. (cid:127) Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat, and with your seat as far back as is practical. This is to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of the seat when the airbag inflates and also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate. (cid:127) Never attach anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instru- ment panel, as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate. The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for instance. (cid:127) Some components of the airbag will be hot for a short time. In some circum- stances the airbag can cause burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates/deflates. 24 Safety Front passenger seat WARNING Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag in the event of an accident could seriously injure or kill a child. The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light, AIR BAG. The pas- senger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked ”SRS AIR BAG”. Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, even if the passenger seat is unoc- cupied. WARNING AIR BAG warning light (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag. (cid:127) The back seat is the safest place for children. (cid:127) Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front-seat passenger. Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a collision. (cid:127) Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as, in addition to being a hazard to passengers, this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of an accident. The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash. (cid:127) Keep feet on the floor - never put feet up on the dash, on the seat or out of the window. (cid:127) Do not carry anything in your lap. WARNING (cid:127) If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. (cid:127) The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. (cid:127) To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance-free. Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners WARNING (cid:127) Under no circumstances should any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag’s electri- cal circuitry. (cid:127) Before starting any welding work on the car, always disconnect the nega- tive (–) battery lead and cover the con- ductor. (cid:127) Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled condi- tions before the car is scrapped or any of the system’s components are removed. Airbags or belt pretension- ers that have been deployed as a result of an accident must be replaced by new ones. (cid:127) Airbag-system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle. (cid:127) All work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt preten- sioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel. Frequently asked questions on func- tion of the airbag Do you still need to wear a safety belt if air- bags are fitted? Yes, always! The airbag merely supple- ments the car’s normal safety system. Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, which means, of course, that it pro- vides no protection in minor frontal colli- sions, major rear-end or side-on collisions or if the car rolls over. The safety belts help reduce the chance of the car occupants from being thrown around and injured inside the car. But they also ensure that, if a collision occurs in which the airbags are inflated, the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i.e. square on from the front. If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset position, the protection afforded will be reduced. In addition, airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident. So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it needs room to inflate. The airbag inflates very quickly and power- fully in order to protect an adult person in a serious frontal collision. Safety 25 How do I position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate? Don’t have your seat too far forward. Recline the seat back to increase the dis- tance between you and the airbag. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force - to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat. When does the airbag inflate? The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal collision, depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object. The airbag can only be activated once in the same incident. Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it is possi- ble. What won’t trigger the airbag? The airbag will not be activated in all front-end collisions. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding (e.g. a snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at a low impact speed, the airbag will not necessarily be triggered. 26 Safety How loud is the inflation? The noise of the inflation is certainly loud, but it is very short-lived and will not damage your hearing. For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears. Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all - all they remember is the noise of the crash. Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed? Definitely not! Children 12 and under can be injured or killed by the airbag. The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. NEVER put a child seat in the front. Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful? Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min- utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes. Avoid as far as possible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin irritation. If this trouble persists, you should consult a doctor. If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on an attack, in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor. It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards. What should I do if the AIR-BAG warning light comes on? If the warning light is on, it means that a fault has been detected in the system. The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously. You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. WARNING When an airbag is inflated there is dust in the air. Because the dust/smoke can, in certain cases, cause irritation to the skin, the fol- lowing precautions should be taken: (cid:127) As soon as possible, wash any exposed skin using a mild soap and water. (cid:127) If there is irritation of the eyes, flush them liberally with clean water for at least 20 minutes. 6 Side airbag Side airbags are housed inside the back- rests of the front seats and are designed to protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a side impact. In a side impact, only the airbag on that side will be activated, and only then if certain pre- determined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and at which point on the car’s side the impact occurs. The sensors, which are fitted in the front doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition. The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteris- tics of this pressure rise. Side airbag, components 1 Side airbags (SRS) 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Label on seat WARNING (cid:127) This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra interior trim should be fit- ted. Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not pro- viding the intended protection either. (cid:127) Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated air- bag. Safety 27 (cid:127) For optimum protection, sit upright in the seat, with your safety belt correctly fastened. (cid:127) The sensors for the side airbags are fitted in the doors. (cid:127) We advise against doing any work on the doors that could affect the mois- ture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors. It is essential that the mois- ture barrier (thick plastic film) in the door is not damaged in any way. (cid:127) Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the mois- ture barrier in the door could be dam- aged. (cid:127) The side airbags will inflate only in the event of a side impact; not in the event of a front or rear-end collision or of the car’s rolling over. (cid:127) Damage to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer. (cid:127) Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by Saab. 28 Safety Security 29 Security Doors................................. Central locking ................. Car alarm .......................... 30 30 35 30 Security Door handle Doors Opening handle Open the door by lifting the opening handle from below. If the door is stuck (e.g. if frozen), hold the handle from above to secure a better grip. Central locking WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also danger- ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. Key / Remote control The key fits all the locks on the car. The spare key without the black key grip only fits the door locks. The key supplied with the car has a code number on a black plastic tag that needs to be quoted for ordering additional keys. You should therefore make a careful note of the number. The key contains a unique electronic code for your car. When the key is inserted in the ignition, the code is checked. If it matches, the car can be started. Two keys/remote controls are supplied with the car. It is possible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car. If one is lost, contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement. If an additional remote or key is to be added, all of the orig- inal keys and remotes must be brought to the dealer so that the control module can ‘’learn” to recognize the new components. For this reason, we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long journeys and to keep them separate. Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 To unlock trunk lid To open trunk lid (Convertible) The remote control contains delicate elec- tronics and should therefore not be exposed to water or handled roughly. Locking/unlocking the car When the car is locked and unlocked with the remote control or the key (see page 35), the theft alarm is also affected. To lock by remote control (1) once on the control: all doors Press locked. The hazard warning lights will flash once to confirm. The trunk lid cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on the driver’s door. To unlock by remote control (2) once on the control: driver´s Press door is unlocked. Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm. Security 31 Central locking 1 To lock 2 To unlock Locking by key (1) Turn the key clockwise: all doors and trunk lid locked. The trunk lid cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on the driver’s door. Unlocking by key (2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door unlocked. Turn the key counterclockwise twice: all doors, but not trunk lid, unlocked. Locking / unlocking by remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) Each time the key is removed from the igni- tion, the electronic starting interlock is acti- vated and the car is thus immobilized, see also page 36. 32 Security Switch for operation of central locking The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of the switch on the center console (except on Convertibles). (cid:127) To lock all doors: press the symbol side of the switch once. (cid:127) To unlock the driver´s door: press the switch once. (cid:127) To unlock all doors: press the switch twice. This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside. The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on sedan. The driver´s door lock button will lock/unlock both on the Convertible. If the car is left with the doors open, the inte- rior lighting will be switched off automati- cally after 20 minutes, to prevent a dead battery. WARNING Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood of: (cid:127) Children, in particular, opening doors and falling out of the car. (cid:127) Intruders entering the car when it is moving slowly or at a standstill. (cid:127) Injury resulting from a door bursting open in the event of an accident. However, you must also be remembered that locked doors can hamper rescuers in the event of an accident. Changing the battery of the remote control 1 Battery 2 Control module Changing the remote-control battery When the battery voltage in the remote con- trol falls below a predetermined level the SID will issue the following message: REPLACE KEY BATTERY. Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message. You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions. The life of the battery is 4-5 years. After changing the battery you must press the unlocking button of the remote control four times (or until the door locks cycle) while the car is within the range of the remote control in order for the control module to recognize the remote. Battery type: Panasonic CR 2032, 3V lith- ium. Avoid putting fingerprints on the flat sides of the battery. Dispose of the old battery properly when you buy a new one. These batteries contain substances that are environmentally hazardous. Security 33 Child safety lock catch 1 Engaged 2 Disengaged Trunk switch Child safety locks The rear doors have child safety locks that are activated by a button next to the door latch on the end of the rear doors. Shift the button up or down according to the label on the door in question. When the child safety lock is in the locked position, the door cannot be opened from the inside, but can be opened from the out- side. Trunk lock The trunk does not unlock when the other doors are unlocked. The trunk button on the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked or moving at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). To unlock The trunk is unlocked using: (cid:127) The (cid:127) The trunk switch on the inside of the button on the remote control. driver’s door (if the car is unlocked and at a standstill). (cid:127) The key in the trunk lock. The trunk is opened using the opening handle above the number plate. Unlocking the trunk with the remote control is confirmed by the direction indicators blinking three times. 34 Security Certain central lock-system func- tions can be reprogrammed by an authorized Saab dealer See page 231. Unlocking the trunk lid with the key If the car has an alarm, and it is armed (the car is locked), the alarm will sound if the trunk is unlocked with a key. However, if the trunk is opened using the remote control, the alarm will not be triggered. To lock The trunk is locked in the following ways: (cid:127) When locking all the car’s doors with the button on the remote control. (cid:127) With the switch on the center con- sole (except on Convertible models). (cid:127) With the key in the driver’s door. Security 35 If a door or the trunk lid or hood has been left open when the car is locked, the LED on the dash will flash (three times per second) for ten seconds to indicate that something is wrong. Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid and hood, are closed properly. If the fault persists (LED flashing when renewed attempt made to activate the car alarm by remote control), lock the car using the key instead. The car alarm may not have been activated and you should get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer. Be sure everyone using the car is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system work. This will avoid the alarm being triggered inadvertently. Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous. It is also danger- ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. The car alarm (anti-theft system) is acti- vated/deactivated when the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the key. All the doors plus trunk lid and hood are monitored by microswitches, and win- dow-glass sensors will trigger the alarm if any glass is broken. Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Deactivate trunk, sensors/unlock trunk lid Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 36. The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control. During this ten-second delay period, the doors, trunk lid and hood may still be opened without the alarm being triggered. The LED indicator on the dash will be on continuously during this period, at the end of which it will start to flash (once every third second) when the alarm arms. 36 Security Activating the car alarm The car alarm (anti-theft system) is activated/deactivated when the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the key. The car alarm cannot be activated if the driver’s door is open or if the ignition switch is in position ON. If, on the other hand, one of the other doors or the trunk or hood is open or opened and not closed again during the 10-seconds delay period, it will be excluded from the alarm function. If it is then closed, a new delay period of ten seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or hood) will once again be secured by the alarm system. As usual, the LED will be on continuously during the new delay period and will start to flash every three seconds after the 10-sec- onds period has elapsed. Window glass sensor The car-alarm (anti-theft system) incorpo- rates a sensor that monitors the window glass for the sound of breakage. The sensor is fitted inside the rear dome light (on Con- vertibles: in the front interior light). To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being triggered by children or pets left inside the car, the sensor can be temporarily dis- abled. To disable the sensor To disable the sensor, first turn off the igni- tion and remove the key from the switch. Next, press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until ”DOOR ALARM ONLY” appears on the SID and a chime sounds. The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes, or the glass sensor will become active again. The glass sensor will be enabled again automatically the next time the car is unlocked. The sensor can also be enabled again by repeating the procedure for dis- abling it. When the sensor has been enabled, ”FULL THEFT ALARM” will appear on the SID. If a fault is detected in the glass sensor, ”SERVICE THEFT ALARM” will appear on the SID. 9-3 Convertible: when the car is parked with the soft top down, the glass sensor will be automatically disabled. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is sent to the receiver. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started. Each time the key is removed from the igni- tion, the electronic immobilizer is activated. If a fault is detected (e.g. in the transmitter) ”KEY NOT ACCEPTED” will appear on the SID. In this case, you can still start the car if you turn the ignition key to ON and press one of the buttons on the remote control. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have the system checked. The LED on the top of the dash dou- ble-flashes when the car is immobilized. Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed, it will be trig- gered if any door, the trunk lid or hood, is opened, or if a window is broken. The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short-circuit the igni- tion switch, or to disconnect the battery. If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be set off: (cid:127) Flashing of hazard warning lights for five minutes. (cid:127) Siren wailing for 30 seconds. The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated (car unlocked) during the alarm period. NOTE (cid:127) It is possible to inadvertently deacti- vate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car, if the button on the remote control is pressed by mistake when the control is still within range of the car. (cid:127) When locking the car by remote con- trol in extremely cold weather, it is advisable to check that the lock system has operated properly. To do so, check that the interior locking but- tons are all down. If not, unlock and relock the car again. Security 37 Panic-function In the car alarm system is a function called "Panic-function". To activate panic function: (cid:127) Push and hold one of the buttons on the remote control for 2 seconds, or if you are sitting inside the car... (cid:127) Push the LOCK-switch on the center con- sole for 2 seconds (not Convertibles). These actions will trigger the alarm (hazard warning lights and siren). To deactivate panic function: (cid:127) Push one of the buttons on the remote control, push the LOCK-switch in the center console, turn the key in one of the doors or turn the ignition to ON. When the panic-function is activated the car will be locked/unlocked depending upon which button was pushed. When the ignition is ON the panic-function cannot be activated. 38 Security Overview of functions Locking/ activation Hazard warning lights flash once (0.5 seconds). Horn chirps once. The LED will come on for 10 seconds. Hazard warning lights flash twice. Horn chirps twice. The LED will come on for two seconds. Hazard warning lights flash three times. Horn chirps three times. The LED will flash three times per second for 10 seconds. Siren wails for 30 seconds. To switch off the alarm, deactivate the system in the normal way (unlocking) by unlocking the door with the key or the remote The sensor detects if any window is broken and triggers the alarm. To disable the sensor, see page 36. Unlocking/ deactivation Unlocking/ deactivation of trunk lid alarm Window-glass sensor Alarm triggered Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min. Remote control The range of the remote control is normally 5-10 yds. (5-10 metres), although it can be sub- stantially more than this in ideal conditions. If a remote control is lost, the new one will have to be programmed from one of the remaining remote controls to match the car’s unique secu- rity code. Get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer. Your dealer will need your second remote to program a new one If another remote or key is desired (up to total of 4), all keys and remotes must be present when programming additional ones. Battery for remote control Car-battery voltage The battery for the remote control will normally have a life of 4-5 years. When the battery needs changing, ”REPLACE KEY BATTERY” will appear on the SID. After fitting a new battery, press the unlock but- ton on the remote control at least four times in succession, so that the car alarm can recognize the signals from the transmitter. If the remote control has been exposed to very low temperatures, it may not function properly. If this happens, warm it in your hands for a few minutes. If the remote control is not working, it may be because the code signal has not been synchro- nized with that in the control module for the car alarm. To rectify this, press the unlock button on the remote control at least four times in quick succession. When it is recognized, the door locks will cycle. If the car-battery voltage is lost while the alarm is activated - for instance, if the battery has died - the car alarm will be deactivated. Once battery voltage is present again, the alarm will revert to its status at the time the voltage went down. If the battery is disconnected, e.g. in an attempt to break into the car, the alarm will be triggered Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different coun- tries. Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed – con- sult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 231). LED signal Overview of, LED signals and SID messages Status Activation (during 10-second delay). Comes on for 10 seconds. Flashes once every third Alarm activated (after delay). second. Comes on for 2 seconds. Off. Flashes three times per sec- ond for 10 seconds. Flashes three times per sec- ond for 10 seconds. Comes on for 10 seconds. Deactivation. Alarm not activated. Door, trunk lid or hood open or opened during delay period. Unlocking the trunk lid. Closing of door, trunk lid or hood after delay period. Car immobilized but not locked. Car alarm not activated. Fault in a switch serving doors, hood or trunk lid. Flashes twice at three sec- onds intervals. Flashing (instead of being on continuously) during delay period. DOOR ALARM ONLY FULL THEFT ALARM (cid:127) REMOTE KEY (cid:127) TRANSPONDR Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries. SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a faulty sensor or siren. Reason/action KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY Fit a new battery in the remote con- Security 39 Have the car checked by an autho- rized Saab dealer. Fault in key transmitter or in igni- tion-switch receiver. Turn ignition switch to ON and press one of the buttons on the remote control. Start the engine. Have the car checked by an autho- rized Saab dealer. trol. Window-glass sensor is disabled. Window-glass sensor is included in circuit. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for open- ing the trunk lid. SID displays the number of remote controls and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car. 40 Security This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper- ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu- facturer could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment. Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Opera- tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device. Convertible 41 Convertible General safety instruc- tions ................................ Folding the soft top ......... Raising the soft top ......... Manual raising of the soft top ................................... Fault messages in SID..... Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible Trunk, 9-3 Convertible ..... Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible ..................... Interior lighting................. Manually opening the fuel filler door ........................ 42 43 45 46 48

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