2001 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

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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.

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Service Intervals ** Miles = U.S. Cars

Kilometers = Canadian Cars

Service # 1

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

rubber boots

R Shock absorbers and bushes; tightness and condition R Tire pressure, tread depth and wear, including spare (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

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(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

Service # 1

Chassis (cont.) R Toe-in R Cabin air filter R Door hinges, stops and locks 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 .......... 244 Engine ............................... 247 Engine oil.......................... 247 Fuel.................................... 249 Engine variants ................ 249 Electrical system.............. 250 Drive belts......................... 250 Manual transmission ....... 250 Automatic transmission .. 250 Suspension....................... 251 Steering............................. 251 Brake system.................... 251 Rims and tires .................. 252 Plates and labels.............. 253

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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 _______ 38.7 ft. (11.8 m) curb to curb_______________________ 36.5 ft. (11.1 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 ___________________________ 2980-3170 lbs. (1350-1440 kg) Viggen, Coupé ____________________ 3130-3160 lbs. (1420-1435 kg) 5-door ___________________________ 3020-3220 lbs. (1370-1460 kg) Viggen, 5-door ____________________ 3170-3210 lbs. (1440-1455 kg) Convertible _______________________ 3110-3300 lbs. (1410-1495 kg) Viggen, Convertible ________________ 3250-3260 lbs. (1475-1480 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 ______________________ 3940-4020 lbs. (1785-1825 kg)

Viggen, Convertible ________________ 3990 lbs. (1810 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. 3500 lbs.

(1588 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 179.

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.

Basic recommendations for Saab engines: • SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40. The oil should be semi or fully synthetic and fulfil the grade requirements for ACEA A3/B3 or API SJ. 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

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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. The diesel class B also has a fourth grade, B4, which encompasses tests and regulations aimed at improving the performance of direct injection engines. 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/B4. 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 A3/B3/B4. These oils contain the additives required for the engine to function well. We advise against the use of further addi- tives.

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).

 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

*) If the car is filled with 90 AON gasoline and the outdoor temperature is above 77-86°F (25-30°C), a slight decrease in engine performance may be noticeable.

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Engine variants 2.0 Turbo 185 hp, manual transmission

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Max. torque (man.), EEC at 2100 rpm _ Compression ratio _________________

185 hp (136 kW) 194.0 ft.lb (263 Nm) 8.8:1

2.0 Turbo 185 hp, automatic transmission Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Max. torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ Compression ratio _________________

185 hp (136 kW) 184.4 ft.lb. (250 Nm) 8.8:1

2.0 Turbo 205 hp, manual transmission

Rating, EEC, at 5500 rpm ___________ Max. torque EEC at 2200 rpm ________ Compression ratio _________________

205 hp (151 kW) 206.5 ft.lb (280 Nm) 8.8:1

2.0 Turbo 205 hp, automatic transmission Rating, EEC, at 5750 rpm ___________ Max. torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ Compression ratio _________________

205 hp (151 kW) 184.4 ft.lb (250 Nm) 8.8:1

2.3 Turbo 230 hp, manual transmission

Rating, EEC, at 5500 rpm ___________ Max. torque EEC at 2500 rpm ________ Compression ratio _________________

230 hp (169 kW) 258.1 ft.lb (350 Nm) 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 6H-10
2.0 Turbo 205 bhp__________________ NGK PFR 6H-10
Viggen __________________________ NGK PFR 6H-10

Electrode gap ______________________ 0.95 mm (0.03740”)

Drive belts

Cars with A/C compressor ____________ 2345 mm Cars without A/C compressor __________ 1805 mm

Outside length

Drive belt

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 ___________________ Oil volume (on changing) _____________ Oil type ___________________________ Texaco Texamatic Dexron III, mineral oil based

7.4 qts. (7.2 litres) 3.4 qts. (3.25 litres)

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 _______ 6.4" (163 mm) front, Viggen ______________________ 6.5” (165 mm) rear, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _______ 8.3" (212 mm) rear, Viggen ______________________ 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

Number of turns, lock to lock __________ 3.0
Oil type ___________________________ Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S

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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:

NOTE

Coupé/5-door/Convertible____________ 6.5 x 15 or 6.5 x 16
Viggen __________________________ 7.5 x 17
Viggen must use 6.5 x 16 or 7.5 x 17

Contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels than those fitted as standard.

Tire sizes (summer tires):

6.5 x 15 (not Viggen) _______________ 195/60 R15
6.5 x 16__________________________ 205/50 R16 or

205/55 R16
7.5 x 17 Viggen only ________________ 215/45 R17

Tire sizes (winter tires):

6 x 15 (not Viggen) _________________ 185/65 R15 M+S or

195/60 R15 M+S 6.5 x 16 _________________________ 205/50 R16 M+S

Recommended rims for snow chains:

Coupé/5-door/Convertible____________ 6 x 15
Viggen __________________________ 6.5 x 16

Spare wheel:

Tire _____________________________ T115/70 R16
Rim _____________________________ 4.0 x 16
Maximum life _____________________ 2000 miles (3500 km)

Maximum speed __________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)

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, 205/55 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 17” 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).

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

(Canada only)

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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 1 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 1 = 2001 2 = Trollhättan 7 = Nystad 000001-999999

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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 90 and “Pro- gramming II” on page 91.

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.

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

adjusted.

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) Courtesy Headlight Feature (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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Saab 9-3 Audio System: The following functions can be adjusted by the driver (see page 108): (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 42. Daytime Running Lights: To disable, turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 15, see page 214.

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A/C system, fault diagnosis ________ 232
A/C system, maintenance _________ 232
ACC __________________________ 84
ACC, useful tips _________________ 92
Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 137
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance ______________ 232
Airbag _________________________ 28
Alarm __________________________ 41
Alarm functions __________________ 44
Alarm signals ___________________ 44
Anti-corrosion treatment __________ 228
Anti-theft system _________________ 41
Ashtray _______________________ 141
Audio System ___________________ 93
Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 84
Automatic transmission ___________ 162

Battery ________________________ 201
Boost starting from donor battery ___ 187
Brake fluid, check _______________ 200
Brake fluid, grade _______________ 251
Brake pad wear indicators ____ 170, 200

Brakes ________________________ 170
Braking _______________________ 170
Bulb table _____________________ 211

CD changer ____________________ 105
CD player _____________________ 103
CHECK messages _______________ 72
CHECKING _____________________ 72
Cabin lighting __________________ 139
Calibration, ACC _________________ 90
Car alarm ______________________ 41
Car phone, installation ___________ 113
Care of safety belts ______________ 224
Cassette player _________________ 100
Central locking __________________ 36
Change of address notification _____ 238
Changing a wheel _______________ 221
Changing bulbs _________________ 206
Changing the coolant ____________ 199
Changing the engine oil __________ 196
Changing the key battery __________ 39
Changing the wheels round _______ 218
Changing wiper blades ___________ 204
Chassis number ________________ 253
Child car seats __________________ 19
Child safety _____________________ 19
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 39
Child seats _____________________ 19
Cigar lighter ____________________ 141

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Cleaning the soft top, Convertible ____ 57
Climate-control system, manual _____ 80
Compact spare wheel ____________ 220
Condensation water, A/C __________ 82
Condensation water, ACC __________ 85
Convertible _____________________ 47
Coolant _______________________ 198
Courtesy Headlight Feature ________ 76
Cruise Control __________________ 169
Cup holder _____________________ 140

DICE/TWICE ___________________ 213
Date code, tires _________________ 220
Dim low beam ___________________ 75
Dimmer ________________________ 78
Direction indicators _______________ 76
Direction-indicator stalk ____________ 76
Dome lighting __________________ 139
Door mirrors ___________________ 143
Drive belt ______________________ 203
Driving in deep water _____________ 185
Driving in hot weather ____________ 179
Driving technique ________________ 176
Driving with a compact spare wheel _ 190
Driving with a load _______________ 184
Driving with a roof load ___________ 182
Driving with the trunk lid open ______ 185

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Economical motoring ____________ 176
Electrical system, technical data ____ 250
Electrical window _______________ 136
Electrically adjustable seats _______ 133
Electrically heated front seats ______ 135
Electrically heated rear seat _______ 135
Electrically heated rear window _____ 83
Electronic starting interlock _________ 37
Emergency opening, fuel filler door _ 150
Emergency operation of the soft top, Convertible ____________________ 52
Emergency operation of the sunroof _ 138
Emission control systems _________ 194
Engine bay ____________________ 193
Engine bay, cleaning _____________ 226
Engine break-in period _______ 161, 176
Engine number _________________ 253
Engine oil, changing _____________ 196
Engine oil, checking _____________ 196
Engine oil, grade ________________ 247
Engine oil, volume _______________ 247
Engine variants _________________ 249
Engine, description ______________ 194
Engine, technical data ____________ 247

Fault codes, Audio System ________ 115
Flat spot ______________________ 224

Folding the soft top, Convertible _____ 49
For long trips ___________________ 190
Front fog lights __________________ 77
Fuel filler door, emergency opening _ 150
Fuel gauge _____________________ 68
Fuel grade _____________________ 249
Fueling _______________________ 157
Fuel-tank capacity _______________ 249
Fuse table _____________________ 214
Fuses ________________________ 212

Gearbox number ________________ 253
Gearbox oil, checking ____________ 197
Gearbox oil, grade _______________ 250
General particulars ______________ 244
General safety instructions, Convertible 48
Glove compartment ______________ 141

Handbrake _____________________ 174
Hazard warning lights _____________ 76
Head restraint ___________________ 18
Headlight flasher _________________ 75
Hood _________________________ 192
Horn signal ____________________ 137

If the car does not start ___________ 153
Ignition switch __________________ 152
Immobilizer _____________________ 37
Important considerations concerning cars with catalytic converters _____ 156
Important considerations for driving _ 154
Indicator lights ___________________ 60
Instrument lighting ________________ 78
Integrated booster seat ____________ 26
Interior equipment _______________ 129
Interior lighting __________________ 139
Interior lighting, Convertible _________ 58
Interior rearview mirror ___________ 143

Jump starting ___________________ 187

Key ___________________________ 36
Key, removing __________________ 152

LATCH (child safety) ______________ 21
Labels and plates _______________ 253

Leather upholstery, care of ________ 225
Load eyes _____________________ 148
Locks __________________________ 36
Lowering rear seat ______________ 144
Luggage compartment ___________ 144
Luggage compartment, Convertible __ 56
Luggage-compartment lighting _____ 148

Main beam _____________________ 75
Main instrument panel _____________ 60
Maintenance schedule ___________ 236
Manual climate-control system ______ 80
Manual raising of the soft top, Convertible ____________________ 52
Manual transmission _____________ 161
Manually opening the fuel filler door, Convertible ____________________ 58
Manually opening the fuel filler door, Coupé and 5-door ______________ 150
Maxi fuses _____________________ 213
Memory, driver’s seat ____________ 134
Motoring abroad ________________ 190

Night Panel _____________________ 73

ORVR ________________________ 195
Odometer ______________________ 66
Oil specification _________________ 247
OnStar ________________________ 117
Opening handle __________________ 36
Owner assistance _______________ 237

Paint touch-up __________________ 227
Parcel shelf ____________________ 147
Park Brake Shift Lock ____________ 164
Parking brake __________________ 174
Parking lights ____________________ 75
Plates and labels ________________ 253
Power steering fluid, check ________ 201
Power steering oil, grade _________ 251
Pressure gauge __________________ 67
Programmable driver’s seat _______ 134
Programming, ACC _______________ 90

Radio __________________________ 98
Raising the soft top, Convertible _____ 51
Rear fog light ____________________ 77
Rear seat ______________________ 144
Rear seat, tipping _______________ 144

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Rearview mirrors ________________ 143
Rear-window wiper _______________ 79
Recirculation ____________________ 82
Recycling ______________________ 230
Refuelling _____________________ 157
Relay table ____________________ 215
Release handle, hood ____________ 192
Remote control __________________ 36
Remote control battery, changing ____ 39
Removing the key _______________ 152
Reporting safety defects __________ 238
Rev counter _____________________ 66
Reversing lights __________________ 77
Roof rack ______________________ 182
Rotating the tires ________________ 218
Running-in _____________________ 161

SAHR, head restraint _____________ 18
SID (Side Instrument Display) _______ 69
SRS (airbag) ____________________ 28
Saab Audio System _______________ 93
Saab Trionic engine management system ____________ 195
Safety belts _____________________ 12
Safety belts, care of ______________ 224
Seat belts ______________________ 12
Seat-belt pretensioners ____________ 13
Seats _________________________ 130
Service costs ___________________ 237

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Service information ______________ 238
Service intervals ________________ 236
Service record retention __________ 237
Side airbags ____________________ 30
Ski hatch ______________________ 147
Snow tires _____________________ 252
Soft top storage, Convertible _______ 56
Spare wheel ___________________ 149
Speedometer ___________________ 66
Starting the engine ______________ 153
Steering-wheel adjustment ________ 137
Storage compartments ___________ 142
Sunroof _______________________ 138
Switches _______________________ 75

Tachometer _____________________ 66
Technical data __________________ 243
Telematics _____________________ 117
Temperature gauge ______________ 67
Textile carpeting, cleaning ________ 225
Through-load hatch ______________ 147
Tie-down eyes __________________ 148
Tipping the rear seat _____________ 144
Tire markings __________________ 218
Tire pressure ___________________ 184
Tire pressures __________________ 217
Tires and wheels, sizes ___________ 252
Tools _________________________ 149
Top tether ______________________ 23

Touching up paintwork ___________ 227
Towing a caravan or trailer ________ 179
Towing the car __________________ 185
Traction Control System __________ 172
Trailer hitch attachment ___________ 179
Trailer hitch load ________________ 182
Transmission, automatic __________ 162
Transmission, manual ____________ 161
Transporting the car _____________ 185
Traveling abroad ________________ 190
Trip computer, SID _______________ 69
Trip meter ______________________ 66
Trunk _________________________ 144
Trunk lid lock, Convertible __________ 56
Trunk lighting ___________________ 139
Trunk, Convertible ________________ 56
Trunk, opening __________________ 40
Turbo gauge ____________________ 67
Turn signal _____________________ 76

Upholstery and trim ______________ 225
Upholstery and trim, care of _______ 225
Useful tips on starting ____________ 154
Useful tips, ACC _________________ 92

Vanity mirror ___________________ 143

Warning and indicator lights ________ 60
Warning labels ____________________ 7
Warning light, AIR BAG (SRS) ______ 32
Washer fluid ___________________ 205
Washer jets ____________________ 205
Washers _______________________ 78
Washing ______________________ 226
Waxing and polishing ____________ 227
Wear indicators, brake pads _______ 200
Wear indicators, tires _____________ 220
Wheels _______________________ 217
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 252
Window glass sensor, car alarm _____ 42
Windshield washers ______________ 78
Windshield wipers ________________ 78
Winter driving __________________ 177
Wiper blades ___________________ 204
Wipers _________________________ 78

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Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2001
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Saab 9-3 Audio System 93
OnStar - Telematics 117
Interior equipment, trunk 129
Starting and driving 151
Car care 191
Maintenance and owner assistance 235
Technical data 243
Index 257

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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

Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. The specifications, design particulars and illus- trations included in the manual are not binding.

Instrument panel

High/low beam ________________ 75
Parking lights __________________ 75
Daytime running lights ___________ 75
Changing bulbs _______________ 206

High/low beam control stalk 75
Direction indicators _______ 76
Cruise Control __________ 169

Rear fog light ___________ 77
Front fog lights___________ 77

Instrument lighting ________ 78

Steering-wheel-mounted controls, Audio System __ 109

Warning and indicator lights _____ 60
Tachometer __________________ 66
Speedometer _________________ 66
Odometer and trip meter ________ 66
Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ 67
Fuel gauge __________________ 68
Temperature gauge ____________ 67

Ashtrays ___________________ 141
Cigarette lighter ______________ 141

Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 69
Night panel __________________ 73
Clock _______________________ 74

Washers and wipers ______ 78
Rear-window wiper _______ 79
Replacing wiper blades __ 204

Audio system____________ 94
Cassette player _________ 100
CD player _____________ 103

Hazard warning lights _____ 76

Climate control system: manual _______________ 80
Climate control system: automatic _____________ 84
Car care ______________ 191

Seat heating controls ____ 135

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Exterior

Sunroof _______________ 138
Convertible _____________ 48
Washing the car ________ 226
Waxing and polishing ____ 227
Touching-up of paintwork _ 227
Anticorrosion treatment ___ 228
Service program ________ 239

Taillights ______________ 208
Stop lights _____________ 208
Light switches ___________ 75
Changing bulbs _________ 206

Towing ________________ 185
Towrope attachment eyes _ 185
Towing a trailer _________ 179

Trunk lid lock ___________ 144
Lowering the rear seat ____ 144
Trunk _________________ 147
Spare wheel ___________ 149
Tools _________________ 149
Lighting _______________ 208

Driving with a roof rack load ____ 182
Mounting of roof rack __________ 182
Maximum loads ______________ 244

Hood release handle __________ 192
Engine compartment: washing __ 226

Headlight switches _______ 75
High/low beam control stalk 75
Turn signal & lane change indicators ______________ 76
Headlamp wipers _______ 204
Changing bulbs ________ 206

Central locking __________ 36
Interior locking buttons ____ 37
Trunk lock ______________ 40
Child safety lock catch ____ 39
Car alarm (Anti-theft system) 41

Fuel filler door __________ 157
Refuelling _____________ 157
Fuel grade ____________ 249
Fuel gauge _____________ 68
Fuel economy __________ 176

Tires & Rims_____________ 217 / 252
Tire pressure ___________ back cover Driving in cold weather ________ 177
Brakes and braking ___________ 170
Compact spare wheel _________ 220
Changing a wheel ____________ 221

Interior

Internal rearview mirror ________ 143
Door mirrors ________________ 143
Vanity mirror ________________ 140

Interior lighting switch _________ 139
Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 210

Power steering _________ 251
Steering-wheel adjustment 137
Airbag _________________ 28

Seat adjustment ________ 130
Safety belts _____________ 12
Seat heating ___________ 135
Rear seat _____________ 144
Folding down the rear seat 144
Child seats _____________ 19
Upholstery: cleaning _____ 225

Safety belts _____________ 12
Safety-belt care ________ 224
Airbag _________________ 28
Child seats _____________ 19
Child safety lock catch ____ 39

Glove compartment _____ 141

Manual transmission ____ 161
Automatic transmission __ 162

Center console ______________ 136
Electric windows _____________ 136
Sunroof ____________________ 138
Convertible __________________ 48
Ignition switch _______________ 152
Starting the engine ___________ 153
Engine break-in period ________ 161
Parking ____________________ 174
Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 177

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Engine bay

Warning labels ___________ 7
V.I.N. number __________ 253
Engine number _________ 253
Gearbox number ________ 253
Color coding ___________ 253

Ignition system _________ 250
Drive belt ______________ 203
Alternator _____________ 203
Spark plugs ____________ 250
Catalytic converter ______ 156
Simple fault tracing (A/C, ACC) ____________ 232

Turbo-compressor ________ 67
Pressure gauge __________ 67
Important considerations for driving _____________ 154
Technical data: engine ___ 247

Engine: description ____________ 194
Engine oil, level control and topping up _______________ 196
Engine oil: changing ___________ 196
Oil grade_____________________ 247

Brake system ________________ 251
Brake fluid __________________ 200
Brake pads __________________ 200
ABS brakes _________________ 170

Fuse panels ___________ 212
Changing a fuse ________ 212
Table of fuses __________ 214
Relays _______________ 216

Coolant, checking and topping up ________ 198
Coolant, changing ______ 199
Temperature gauge ______ 67
Driving in hot weather ____ 179
Driving in cold weather ___ 177

Washer fluid ___________ 205
Topping up with fluid _____ 205
Washer jets ___________ 205
Wiper/washer control stalk _ 78

Manual transmission __________ 197
Automatic transmission ________ 197
Transmission oil ______________ 197
Gearbox: technical data ________ 250

Steering servo _______________ 201
Fluid checking and topping up ______________ 201

Battery _____________________ 201
Battery charge _______________ 201