2000 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

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Engine and engine compartment E Engine oil and filter (a.) R Engine coolant freezing point and level R Engine coolant flush and replace (max. 3-year intervals) R Engine cooling system, hoses and cap R Drive belt; condition E Spark plugs E Crankcase ventilation and vacuum lines

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* These are the minimum required Emission Control System maintenance steps. Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program. (a.) Engine oil and filter should be changed at least once a year. Intermediate oil and filter changes (halfway between indicated intervals) suggested for cars primarily used for driving in dense city traffic or for repeated short trip operation without sufficient warm up. ** Service intervals: Refer to the Warranties & Service Record Book for service intervals beyond 100,000 miles (160,000 km).

Application/type of service (col. 1) E = R =

emission service regular maintenance

Service Procedure " = Check - top up, adjust or replace if necessary ! = Replace # = Lubricate

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Service Intervals ** Miles = U.S. Cars

Kilometers = Canadian Cars

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Engine and engine compartment (cont.) E Evaporative emission system including filler cap, vapor

lines, EVAP canister and canister purge valve

R Fuel system; leaks and damages E Fuel filter E Engine air cleaner element R Exhaust system and mountings; leaks and condition Electrical R Battery; state of charge and electrolyte level; clean termi-

nals if necessary

R Headlamp and fog lamp alignment R Head, fog, brake, tail, turn signal, warning lights instru-

ment panel, backup and marker lamps

Transmission R Automatic transmission change fluid (b.) R Automatic gearbox; oil level and condition R Manual gearbox; oil level R Outer and inner driver joint boots

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* These are the minimum required Emission Control System maintenance steps. Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program. (b.) Change automatic transmission fluid at more frequent intervals (30,000; 90,000 miles, etc.) if car is driven in dense city traffic where the outside tem- perature regularly reaches 90°F or higher, if car is used in a mountainous/high altitude area or for trailer towing.

Service Intervals ** Miles = U.S. Cars

Kilometers = Canadian Cars

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Chassis R Ball joint clearance, outer and inner steering joints and

rubber boots

R Front suspension, rear axle mountings; retighten R Shock absorbers and bushes; tightness and condition R Tire pressure, tread depth and wear (c.) R Rotate tires, front to rear R Brake pads and discs; wear and condition (d.) R Brake lines and hoses R Brake fluid level & renewal (max. 2-year intervals) R Check parking brake function R Power steering fluid level

(c.) Check wheel alignment if irregular or premature tire wear is apparent. (d.) Check and clean rear pads and rear calipers in areas with heavy road salt use.

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Service Intervals ** Miles = U.S. Cars

Kilometers = Canadian Cars

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Chassis (cont.) R Toe-in R Cabin air filter R Door hinges, stops and locks R Removable towbar R Airbag system, SRS warning lamp, visual inspection R Safety belts; operation and visual inspection of belt for

tears and fraying

R Wiper blades R Washer system: check and top-up R Reset service indicator

Customer programming

R Carry out systems programming per customer request " Road test R Check performance of drive train, steering and brakes

and verify tire balance. Check function of instruments and controls, including horn, windshield wipers, cruise control and climate sys- tem. Note any noises or problems for correction.

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Technical data Technical data General particulars .......... 220 Engine ............................... 223 Engine oil.......................... 223 Engine variants ................ 225 Electrical system.............. 225 Drive belts......................... 225 Manual transmission ....... 226 Automatic transmission .. 226 Suspension....................... 226 Steering............................. 226 Brake system.................... 227 Rims and tires .................. 227 Plates and labels.............. 229

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General particulars Overall length, with bumper(s):

Coupé/5-door/Convertible____________ 182.3" (4629 mm) Viggen __________________________ 182.7” (4639 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 76.2" (1936 mm) Maximum height ____________________ 56.2" (1428 mm) Maximum height when the soft top is being operated (Convertible) ______________

approx. 87" approx. 2200 mm Wheelbase ________________________ 102.6" (2605 mm) Track:

front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ 57.2" (1452 mm) front, Viggen ______________________ 57.7” (1466 mm) rear, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ 56.8" (1442 mm) rear, Viggen ______________________ 57.3” (1456 mm)

Ground clearance at max. weight _______ approx. 3.9"

(100 mm)

Number of occupants, incl. driver:

Coupé and 5-door _________________ 5
Convertible _______________________ 4

Turning circle:

measured at vehicle extremities _______ 36.4 ft. (11.1 m) curb to curb_______________________ 34.4 ft. (10.5 m)

Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Maximum train weight (GVW + max. trailer weight)

Maximum axle load, front

Maximum axle load, rear

Permissible load (in addition to the driver) = GVW minus curb weight. The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. The precise curb weight of the vehicle (weight ready for driving + driver á 154 lbs. (70 kg) and load capacity are specified in the vehicle registra- tion documents.

Chassis number plate in engine bay

Length of the trunk:

rear seat raised, Coupé- and 5-door car 37.0" (940 mm) rear seat lowered, Coupé- and 5-door car 67.2" (1705 mm)

Volume of trunk according to SAE:

with parcel shelf, Coupé- and 5-door car

15.9 cu.ft. (451 dm3)

Convertible, soft top up _____________

whole rear seat tipped forward, Coupé- and 5-door car _____________ 46.0 cu.ft. (1303 dm3) 12.5 cu.ft. (354 dm3) 10.1 cu.ft. (285 dm3)

Convertible, soft top down ___________

Weight ready for driving (i.e. with full fuel tank, washer- fluid reservoir, standard tools and spare wheel) Coupé ___________________________ 2990-3170 lbs. (1355-1440 kg) Viggen, Coupé ____________________ 3090-3160 lbs. (1405-1435 kg) 5-door ___________________________ 3030-3220 lbs. (1375-1460 kg) Viggen, 5-door ____________________ 3140-3210 lbs. (1425-1455 kg) Convertible _______________________ 3130-3260 lbs. (1420-1480 kg) Viggen, Convertible ________________ 3220-3230 lbs. (1460-1465 kg)

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Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

Coupé___________________________ 3930-4060 lbs. (1785-1840 kg)

Viggen, Coupé ____________________ 4060 lbs. (1840 kg) 5-door __________________________ 3980-4100 lbs. (1805-1860 kg)

Viggen, 5-door ____________________ 4100 lbs. (1860 kg) Convertible ______________________ 3920-3990 lbs. (1780-1810 kg)

Viggen, Convertible ________________ 3970 lbs. (1800 kg)

Maximum axle load

front ____________________________ 2300 lbs. (1045 kg) rear ____________________________ 1930 lbs. (875 kg)

Weight distribution:

Curb weight, front/rear ______________ approx. 62/38 % GVW, front/rear ___________________ approx. 58/42%

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Maximum permitted load in trunk

Trailer weights:

Trailer with brakes _________________ Max. 2000 lbs.

(900 kg)

Trailer without brakes _______________ Max. 1000 lbs.

Recommended towbar-ball load ______

(450 kg) 110-165 lbs. (50-75 kg)

Maximum towing speed, trailer with brakes __________________________

62 mph (100 km/h)

The above max. weights and speed limit are those which Saab

Automobile AB permits. Note that the national rules may set lim- its to permitted weights and speed; see also page 156.

Coupé and 5-door at curb weight plus 4 passengers à 155 lbs. (70 kg) _______ 130 lbs.(60 kg) For each passenger less in the rear seat the load may be increased by 100 lbs. (45 kg) Convertible at curb weight and 3 passengers à 155 lbs. (70 kg) _______ 120 lbs. (55 kg) Coupé and 5-door at curb weight and rear seat right down ________________ 475 lbs. (215 kg)

WARNING

(cid:127) The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded.

Note that if some accessories (e.g. towbar, CD changer) are fitted, the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these items.

(cid:127) When goods are being transported their security is important,

especially if the car is being used with the rear seat down.

Max. permitted roof load ____________ 220 lbs. (100 kg)

Engine Type _____________________________ 4 cyl, 2 overhead

camshafts, 16 valves and 2 bal- ancer shafts

Cylinder bores______________________ 3.54" (90 mm) Stroke:

2.0 Turbo_________________________ 3.071" (78 mm) Viggen __________________________ 3.543” (90 mm)

Swept volume:

2.0 Turbo_________________________ 121 cu.in. (1,985 dm3)

Viggen __________________________ 140 cu.in.

(2.290 dm3)

Idling speed _______________________ 900 rpm Antifreeze _________________________ Saab-approved

antifreeze

Coolant volume, cooling system ________ 8.7 qts. (8.5 l)

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Engine oil Oil grade:

We recommend the use of oils that are available from your Saab dealer, for the regular oil changes. These oils fulfill the most stringent requirements set by API and ACEA classifications. Oil for gasoline engines is classified by the API standards (American Petroleum Institute) into the grade classes SH (since 1993) and SJ (since 1996). The SJ class fulfils more stringent requirements and has a lower phosphorous level. These grade classes are most often combined with the corre- sponding classes for diesel engines. The class designations for diesel engines begin with the letter “C“ (Commercial). For ex- ample a grade combination suitable for both types of engine could be API SH/CD or SJ/CF. Under ACEA nomenclature, oils are divided into Class A for gasoline engines and Class B for diesel-engined passenger cars. There is a further class for heavy diesel engines. Each class is divided into three grades: 1, 2 and 3, where grades 2 and 3 normally encompass semi and fully-synthetic oils. In the same way as in the API system, gasoline and diesel engine specifications are combined for products that can be used in both types of engine. For example, a grade designation could be ACEA A2/B2 or ACEA A3/B3. To afford Saab engines the best protection, with regard to lubri- cation, the ability to dissolve residues and the neutralization of combustion products, we recommend the following oil grades: (cid:127) API SH/CD/CF or SJ/CD/CF. (cid:127) ACEA A2/B2 or A3/B3. These oils contain the additives required for the engine to function well. We advise against the use of further addi- tives.

Fuel Fuel-tank capacity __________________ 17 U.S. gal. (64 l) For optimum performance, we recommend

the following: 2.0 Turbo 185 bhp _________________ 90 AON, unleaded

gasoline, minimum 87 AON

2.0 Turbo 205 bhp and Viggen ________ 93 AON, unleaded

gasoline, minimum 87 AON

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Viscosity:

The viscosity of oil is classified according to the SAE standard. Nowadays, multigrade oils are always used in cars. The proper- ties of these oils facilitate starting the car in cold weather but mean that the oil is also viscous enough to coat all moving parts under high pressures and with high outside air temperatures. Multigrade oils are graded with two viscosities, e.g. 10W-30, where the 10W meets certain viscosity requirements at -4°F (-20°C), while the 30 fulfills requirements at a temperature of 212°F (100°C). Basic recommendations for Saab engines: (cid:127) SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40. SAE 5W-30 can also be recommended but in which case the oil must be semi of fully-synthetic and fulfil ACEA grade require- ments A3/B3. Oils which are less viscous, such as 0W/-40/50 are becoming more common and may be used. However, the oil must be fully-synthetic, of a well known brand, and fulfil ACEA grade re- quirements A3/B3. This viscosity makes starting in cold weather easier.

Oil capacity inc. filter (on changing) _____ 4.0 l

Engine variants 2.0 Turbo 185 hp, manual transmission

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Max. torque (man.), EEC at 2100 rpm __ 194.0 ft.lb (263 Nm) Compression ratio _________________

185 hp (136 kW)

9.2:1

2.0 Turbo 185 hp, automatic transmission Rating, EEC at 5750 rpm ____________ Max. torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ 184.4 ft.lb. (250 Nm) Compression ratio _________________

185 hp (136 kW)

9.2:1

2.0 Turbo 205 hp, manual transmission

Rating, EEC, at 5500 rpm____________ Max. torque EEC at 2200 rpm ________ 209 ft.lb (283 Nm) Compression ratio _________________

205 hp (151 kW)

9.2:1

2.0 Turbo 205 hp, automatic transmission Rating, EEC, at 5750 rpm____________ Max. torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ 184.4 ft.lb (250 Nm) Compression ratio _________________

205 hp (151 kW)

9.2:1

2.3 Turbo 230 hp, manual transmission

Rating, EEC, at 5500 rpm____________ Max. torque EEC at 2500 rpm ________ 258.1 ft.lb (350 Nm) Compression ratio _________________

230 hp (169 kW)

9.3:1

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Electrical system Voltage ___________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ____________________ 60 Ah Starter motor ______________________ 1.4 kW Alternator rating ____________________ 130 A/14 V Firing order ________________________ 1-3-4-2
Spark plugs:

2.0 Turbo 185 bhp _________________ NGK PFR 7H-10
2.0 Turbo 205 bhp _________________ NGK PFR 7H-10
Viggen __________________________ NGK PFR 7H-10

Electrode gap ______________________ 1.0 mm

Drive belts

2.0 Turbo and Viggen ________________

Outside length 2345 mm

Drive belt

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Manual transmission Type _____________________________ 5-speed, fully

synchronized with final-drive gear and differential

Oil type (for topping-up) ______________ Saab synthetic man-

ual gearbox oil Oil capacity ________________________ 1.8 qts. (1.8 l) Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 26/42

Automatic transmission Type _____________________________ Electronically con-

trolled 4-speed with torque converter and differential Gear selector positions ______________ P R N D 3 2 1 Oil quantity, total ____________________ 7.4 qts. (7.2 litres) Oil volume (on changing) _____________ 3.4 qts. (3.25 litres) Oil type ___________________________ Texaco Texamatic Dexron III, mineral oil based

Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulically-oper- ated plate clutches, brake bands and one-way clutches

Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in 4th gear 25/40

Suspension Spring type, front and rear ____________ Coil springs Maximum deflection of springs:

front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ front, Viggen ______________________ rear, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ rear, Viggen ______________________

6.4" (163 mm) 6.5” (165 mm) 8.3" (212 mm) 7.9” (200 mm) Dampers, front and rear ______________ Gas-filled tele- scopic shock absorbers

Steering Steering __________________________ Power-assisted steering gear of rack-and-pinion type with tele- scopic, universal joint steering- col- umn shaft 3.0

Number of turns, lock to lock __________ Oil type ___________________________ Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S

Brake system Footbrake (ABS) ___________________ Hydraulic disc

brakes with vacuum servo, diagonally split circuits

Parking brake ______________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid ________________________ DOT 4

Do not use DOT 5

Disc diameter:

front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ 11.4" (288 mm) front, Viggen ______________________ 12.0” (306 mm) rear ____________________________ 11.3" (286 mm)

Total friction area of brake pads:

front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ 34.4 in² (224 cm²) front, Viggen ______________________ 35.9 in² (234 cm²) rear ____________________________ 14.2 in² (92 cm²)

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Rims and tires Rim size:

Coupé/5-door/Convertible ___________ Viggen __________________________ Viggen must use 6.5 x 16 or 7 x 17

6.5 x 15 or 6.5 x 16
7.5 x 17

Tire sizes (summer tires):

6.5 x 15 (not Viggen) _______________ 6.5 x 16__________________________ 7.5 x 17 Viggen only________________

Tire sizes (winter tires):

6 x 15 (not Viggen) _________________

6.5 x 16 _________________________

Recommended rims for snow chains:

195/60 R15
205/50 R16
215/45 R17

185/65 R15 M+S 195/60 R15 M+S 205/50 R16 M+S

Coupé/5-door/Convertible ___________ Viggen __________________________

6 x 15
6.5 x 16

Spare wheel:

Tire: Coupé/5-door/Convertible ___________ T115/70 R15
Viggen __________________________ T115/70 R16
Rim: Coupé/5-door/Convertible ___________ Viggen __________________________ Maximum life _____________________

4.0 x 15
4.0 x 16
2000 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h)

Maximum speed __________________

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NOTE

Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and must be used on the following tire/wheel combinations. Wheel 6 x 15 _________185/65 R15 M+S (not Viggen),

Tire

195/60 R15 (not Viggen) or 195/60 R15 M+S (not Viggen)

6.5 x 15________195/60 R15 (not Viggen) 6.5 x 16________205/50 R16 or 205/50 R16 M+S Max. speed is 30 mph (50 km/h). Consult your authorized Saab dealer of approved snow chains.

NOTE

Coupé/5-door/Convertible: Bigger rims than 16” must not be used. The offset of the rims must not exceed 49 mm. Viggen: Bigger rims than 17” must not be used. The offset of the rims must not exceed 42 mm.

Front-wheel angles:

Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim ____ Viggen __________________________

1.5±0.5 mm 1.3±0.3 mm

Plates and labels In contacts with your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s chassis, engine and gearbox numbers. 1 Modification identity plate (in the spare wheel compartment). On certain model variants, the plate is located on the right-hand door pillar.

2 V.I.N. number inside windshield. 3 Certification label. 4 Gearbox number. 5 Engine number. 6 Label for tire pressures and color codes

(trim and body). 7 Chassis number. 8 Chassis number (stamped on body). 9 Vehicle Emission Control Information. 10 Spark ignition system information

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position:

VIN:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Y S 3 D F 5 8 K 7 Y 2 005543

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1 2 3 4 5 6 = identification codes for certain chassis details

1 - Region ____________ 2 - Country _______ 3 - Manufacturer ___ 4 - Product line ____ 5 - Model series ___

Y = Northern Europe S = Sweden 3 = Saab Automobile AB D = 9-3
D = 9-3 S with driver’s and

passenger’s airbag

F = 9-3 SE with driver’s and

passenger’s airbag

P = 9-3 Viggen with driver’s and

passenger’s airbag

6 - Body version ___

7 - Gearbox _______

8 - Engine variant __

9 - Check digit ____ 10 - Model year _____ 11 - Factory ________

12 - Serial number __

3 = Coupé (3-door) 5 = 5-door 7 = Convertible 5 = Manual 5-speed 8 = Automatic 4-speed G = 2.3 Turbo Viggen H = 2.0 Turbo (185 bhp) K = 2.0 Turbo (205 bhp) 0-9 or X Y = 2000 2 = Trollhättan 7 = Nystad 000001-999999

Automatic climate control (ACC):

Indoor temperature can be increased/decreased relative to the selected temperature.

(cid:127) Delayed start of fan after starting the car,

to reduce risk of fogging windshield.

(cid:127) Temperature at which the defroster mode

is automatically selected.

(cid:127) Response time for the fan speed when the selected temperature is changed.

(cid:127) Temperature at which the air distribution

switches from defrost mode to defrost/floor mode.

(cid:127) Last manual selection will be selected the

next time the car is started.

Several of the systems in your Saab car may be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Consult an authorized Saab dealer for fur- ther information. Car alarm/central locking system: (cid:127) The level of the siren when locking/

unlocking, HIGH or LOW.

(cid:127) The number of blinks when locking/

unlocking, 1 to 7.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk when the

car is driven, 1 to 8 mph (2-14 km/h), YES or NO.

(cid:127) Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while

the car is driven, YES or NO.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk after

1 second-4 minutes if it has not been opened, YES or NO.

(cid:127) Automatic locking of the trunk when it is

closed, YES or NO.

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Saab Information Display (SID): (cid:127) Outdoor temperature display can be

adjusted.

(cid:127) Days remaining to next service can be

activated/counted or not.

(cid:127) Delete “Test Brake Light“ message on

SID at start-up. Miscellaneous: (cid:127) Select the on-time for heated rear seat. (cid:127) Coolant temperature gauge adjustment

can be increased/decreased.

(cid:127) Fuel level gauge adjustment can be

increased/decreased.

(cid:127) Additional sweep of the wipers after wind-

shield washer function (ON or OFF).

(cid:127) Follow me home on-time can vary from 20

to 50 seconds.

(cid:127) Night panel illumination deactivation speed for the speedometer can be adjusted.

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Following adjustments can be done by the driver: Automatic Climate Control (ACC): To alter the preprogrammed “AUTO“ start up mode with your own preferences you can manually select the desired settings for: (cid:127) Temperature. (cid:127) Fan speed. (cid:127) Air distribution. See “Programming I” on page 86 and “Pro- gramming II” on page 87.

Saab 9-3 Audio System: The following functions can be adjusted by the driver (see page 104): (cid:127) Maximum starting volume (when the

radio is switched on).

(cid:127) Telephone volume (if the car is equipped with a phone connected to the audio sys- tem).

(cid:127) Speed dependent volume (volume

increases or decreases with vehicle speed).

(cid:127) Loudness.

Alarm System: The glass breakage sensor can be tempo- rarily disabled, see page 36. Daytime Running Lights: To disable, turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 15, see page 189.

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A/C system, fault diagnosis _______ 207
A/C system, maintenance _________ 207
ACC __________________________ 80
ACC, useful tips _________________ 88
Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 118
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance __ 207
Airbag _________________________ 22
Alarm _________________________ 35
Alarm functions __________________ 38
Alarm signals ___________________ 38
Anticorrosion treatment ___________ 203
Anti-theft safety, alarm ____________ 35
Ashtray _______________________ 123
Audio System ___________________ 90
Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 80
Automatic transmission ___________ 141

Battery _______________________ 177
Boost starting from donor battery ___ 162
Brake fluid, check _______________ 176
Brake fluid, grade _______________ 227
Brake pad wear indicators ________ 176
Brakes ________________________ 149

Braking _______________________ 149
Bulb table _____________________ 186

CD changer ____________________ 101
CD player ______________________ 99
CHECK messages ____________ 63, 68
CHECKING __________________ 63, 68
Cabin lighting __________________ 121
Calibration, ACC _________________ 86
Car alarm ______________________ 35
Car phone, installation ___________ 109
Cassette player __________________ 96
Center console compartment ______ 123
Central locking __________________ 30
Change of address notification _____ 214
Changing a wheel _______________ 196
Changing bulbs _________________ 181
Changing the coolant ____________ 175
Changing the engine oil __________ 173
Changing wiper blades ___________ 179
Chassis number ________________ 229
Child car seats __________________ 18
Child safety _____________________ 18
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 33
Child seats _____________________ 18
Cigar lighter ____________________ 123
Cleaning the soft top ______________ 51
Climate-control system, manual _____ 76
Clock __________________________ 69

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Condensation water, A/C __________ 78
Condensation water, ACC __________ 81
Convertible _____________________ 42
Coolant _______________________ 174
Courtesy Headlight Feature ________ 72
Cruise Control __________________ 148
Cup holder _____________________ 122

DICE/TWICE ___________________ 188
Date code, tires _________________ 195
Dim low beam ___________________ 71
Dimmer ________________________ 74
Direction indicators _______________ 72
Direction-indicator stalk ____________ 72
Dome lighting __________________ 121