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way down.

(cid:127) 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) Never leave a child unattended. (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 to ensure that the belt is not

twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges.

ISOFIX child restraints can not be fitted in a position with integrated booster seat.

Label on 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.

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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 62 and 32).

Airbag in course of inflation (driver’s side)

When the system is triggered by impact of a frontal crash, 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 crashes. 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 30.

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 5 Sensor, side airbag 6 Side airbag

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(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. See page 62.

Operation of the airbag in a front-end crash.

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 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.

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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 a crash 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 crash, even if the passenger seat is unoccu- pied.

WARNING

(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 crash.

(cid:127) The glove compartment must be

closed while travelling. An open glove compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash.

(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 a crash. 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.

Side airbag

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.

(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 front 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 front 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 crash or of the car’s rolling over.

(cid:127) Wear and 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.

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Side airbag, components 1 Side airbags (SRS) 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Text on seat

Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags may inflate in the event of a crash. 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.

SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance-free.

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AIR BAG warning light

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. See page 62.

(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.

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 a crash 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 crash, which means, of course, that it pro- vides no protection in minor frontal crashes, major rear-end or side-on crashes or if the car rolls over. The safety belts help to prevent passengers from being thrown against each other and being injured. But they also ensure that, if a crash 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 posi- tion, 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, before they are thrown forward, in a serious frontal crash.

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 do the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board inflate? The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, 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.

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What won’t trigger the airbag? The airbag will not be activated in all front-end crashes. 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.

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.

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

To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing mate- rial (Convertible: pillar trims and header trims). These areas must not be modified in any way. Work on these areas must only be carried out at an authorized Saab dealer.

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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 much as pos- sible 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.

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.

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Security Doors................................. Central locking ................. Car alarm ..........................

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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 The key unit consists of a mechanical key with integrated remote control. The mechanical key is used for manual locking and unlocking. The remote control is used for remote lock- ing and unlocking. The key fits all the car’s 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.

Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 To unlock trunk lid

To open trunk lid (9-3 Convertible)

Two keys are supplied with the car. It is pos- sible 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 key is to be added, all of the original keys must be brought to the dealer so that the control module can ‘’learn” to recognize the new components. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long jour- neys and to keep them separate. If all keys are lost, it will be necessary to replace costly electronic components as well as the keys and remotes. This loss and replacement cost is not covered by the new car warranty.

NOTE

The key contains delicate electronics. (cid:127) Do not expose it to water. (cid:127) Avoid rough handling. (cid:127) Do not place the key where it may be subjected to high temperatures, e.g. on the fascia.

(cid:127) The key may malfunction if it becomes very cold. Warm it in your hands for a couple of minutes.

(cid:127) Never open the key except to change the battery. For changing the battery, see page 39.

To check the number of keys that are pro- grammed for the car; see page 45. 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 42. Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be repro- grammed by your authorized Saab dealer; see page 245.

Locking/unlocking the car When the car is locked and unlocked with the key, the theft alarm is also affected. Remote locking (1)

once on the control: all doors

Press lock. 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.

Remote unlocking (2)

Press once on the control: driver´s door is unlocked. Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm. If unable to unlock using the remote control Unlock the door manually. If the car has an alarm, this will be tripped. To silence the alarm, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position. The car can now be started. Contact your local Saab workshop to have the system checked and rectified.

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Locking / unlocking by remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock

WARNING

The remote control also works from inside the car. Therefore, hold the key in such a way that the buttons are not unintention- ally pressed when the key is turned, or inserted or removed from the ignition switch. Otherwise, the doors may be unintention- ally locked or the tailgate unlocked. On Convertible models, the trunk may even be opened.

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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.

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 a crash.

However, you must also remember that locked doors can hamper rescuers in the event of a crash.

Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key 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 normally 4 years.Contact a Saab dealer to have the battery replaced.

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Child safety lock catch 1 Engaged 2 Disengaged

Trunk Release Handle

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.

WARNING

If small children are carried in the rear seat, the safety locks on rear doors should be activated to prevent uninten- tional opening from the inside.

Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside.

NOTE

The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release could damage it.

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To unlock The trunk is unlocked using:

(cid:127) The (cid:127) The trunk switch on the inside of the

button on the key.

driver’s door (if the car is unlocked and at a standstill).

Trunk switch

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). 9-3 Convertible: When unlocked the bootlid opens slightly.

(cid:127) The key in the trunk lock. The trunk is opened using the opening handle above the license plate. Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc- tion indicators blinking three times. The unlocking button in the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked. 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 remote unlocking, 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 key.

(cid:127) With the

switch on the center con-

sole (except on Convertible models).

(cid:127) With the key in the driver’s door.

Unlocking the trunk lid with the key

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 key remote or by the key in the driver´s door. All of the doors plus the trunk lid and hood are monitored by microswitches, and win- dow-glass sensors will trigger the alarm if any glass is broken.

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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 locking), lock the car using the key in the driver´s door 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. If the alarm is tripped (the direction indica- tors are flashing and the siren is on) it can be turned off by unlocking the car using the

button.

Remote control 1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Deactivate trunk, sensors/unlock trunk lid

To open trunk lid (9-3 Convertible)

Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 42. 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.

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Activating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be activated if the driver’s door is open or if the ignition switch is in the ON position. 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-second 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- ond period has elapsed.

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 key. 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.

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.

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 key is pressed by mistake when the car is still within its range.

(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.

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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

key 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 key. (cid:127) Push the LOCK-switch in the center con-

sole.

(cid:127) Turn the key in one of the doors or (cid:127) 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.

Battery for key The battery for the key will normally have a life of

4 years. When the battery needs changing, ”REPLACE KEY BATTERY” will appear on the SID. Contact a Saab workshop to have the battery changed. If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is active (car is locked), for example during an attempt to steal the car, the alarm will be trig- gered.

Car-battery voltage

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 245).

Alarm triggered Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min.

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Overview of functions Locking/ activation

Unlocking/ deactivation

Unlocking/ deactivation of trunk lid alarm

Window-glass sensor

Key

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 42. The range of the key is normally 5-10 yds. (5-10 metres), although it can be substantially more than this in ideal conditions. If the key is not working, it may be because the code signal has not been synchronized with that in the control module for the car alarm. To rectify this, press the unlock button on the key at least four times in quick succession. When it is recog- nized, the door locks will cycle. If a key is lost, the new one will have to be pro- grammed (all keys must be present) to match the car’s unique security code. Get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer.

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 for doors, hood or trunk lid.

Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries.

Flashes twice at three sec- onds intervals. Flashing (instead of being on continuously) during delay period.

(cid:127) REMOTE KEY (cid:127) TRANSPONDR

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 key. DOOR ALARM ONLY FULL THEFT ALARM

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Have the car checked by an author- ized 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 author- ized Saab dealer.

Window-glass sensor is disabled. Window-glass sensor is included in circuit. Turn the ignition key to the ON posi- tion and then press the button for opening the trunk lid. SID displays the number of keys (remote key) and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car.

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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.

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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 ..... Rear seat........................... Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible ..................... Interior lighting................. Manually opening the fuel filler door ........................

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Convertible General safety instructions • Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft top nor the upper beam of the wind- shield while operating the soft top.

(cid:127) After raising the soft top, always check

that it is properly secured to the top beam of the windshield with the soft top locking device before driving the car away. After folding it down you should check that the tonneau cover latches have engaged properly. Otherwise it may come loose while you are driving and cause injury. (cid:127) Do not operate the soft top with passen- gers in the rear seat or bystanders right next to the car. There is a risk of head inju- ries while the soft top is in motion.

(cid:127) Remove child seats and children before

operating the soft top.

(cid:127) Don’t operate the soft top in temperatures

below 23°F (-5°C).

(cid:127) Note that certain automatic carwashes can do damage to fabric soft tops. This applies to carwashes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the body. We advise against washing a Saab 9-3 Con- vertible in automatic carwashes.

(cid:127) Note that certain automatic car washes

can cause water to leak in places that nor- mally would not leak. Do not direct high pressure streams of water at the seals for the convertible top.

(cid:127) Roof racks and ski holders must not be

mounted on the soft top.

(cid:127) Under no circumstances should anything be put into the storage space for the soft top (under the tonneau cover) since this could cause obstruction when the soft top is being folded away.

(cid:127) See that no luggage is resting against the soft top stowage space since this could interfere with the rasing and folding of the soft top.

(cid:127) When the soft top is being operated, low- ering or raising should be completed. Do not leave the soft top partially raised or lowered: after 20 seconds it will quickly "settle down" when the hydraulic pres- sure is automatically released. It is important that the telescopic locking handle is completely pushed in when the soft top is closed.

(cid:127) Fold down any auxilliary mounted

antenna before raising the top to avoid possible antenna or top damage (e.g., OnStar cellular antenna on windshield of Convertible).

(cid:127) Folding the soft top Before operating the soft top, read through the section ” General safety instructions” on page 48.

WARNING

(cid:127) Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during folding, because of the pinch hazard.

(cid:127) Do not operate the soft top with pas-

sengers in the rear seat or bystanders right next to the car, because of the risk of head injuries.

(cid:127) After lowering the top, make sure the

soft top cover has locked properly.

NOTE

If you drive away while the soft top is being raised or lowered it will stop when the car exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). The motion of the car and the resulting wind can seriously damage the components of the soft top system and may cause per- sonal injury.

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Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out 2 Unfasten the hooks

1 Start the engine and let it idle. 2 Release the locking handle to free the

two hooks. (cid:127) Pull the handle straight backwards. (cid:127) Pull the handle down, releasing the

hooks.

(cid:127) Raise the handle up.

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Switch for operating the soft top 1 Lowering 2 Raising

3 Slide the ROOF button backwards until the soft top is completely folded away, the tonneau cover is closed and the SID has given an OK signal (beep). Slide the ROOF button backwards a second time to lower the windows.

4 Check that there are no fault messages

on the SID; see page 54.

NOTE

After folding the top down you should check that the front of the tonneau cover is locked at the front on both sides before driving away. If an error message is dis- played, see page 54.

1 The rear window is raised. 2 The tonneau cover is

opened.

3 Roof and rear window are

folded down.

4 Tonneau cover is closed.

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The front-edge locking of the tonneau cover

Raising the soft top

WARNING

(cid:127) Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during rasing the top, because of the danger of being injured.

(cid:127) Do not operate the soft top with pas-

sengers in the rear seat or bystanders right next to the car, because of the risk of head injuries.

Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out and lift it 2 Push the handle in

1 Start the engine and let it idle. 2 Slide the ROOF button forward until the 5th bow is locked in the tonneau cover and the SID has given an OK signal (beep). The top must be locked within 20 seconds. If this is not done the soft top will lift an inch or two (a few centime- ters. In this case, slide the ROOF button forward again until the SID gives an OK signal. Lock the soft top with the locking handle. Note that all side windows will be auto- matically lowered an inch or two (a few centimetres) so as to protect the seal

strips when the soft top is raised. The window operation is bypassed throughout the raising cycle to prevent the windows being raised.

3 Pull the front end of the soft top down with the aid of the closing handle and lock the soft top by rotating the locking handle up. (cid:127) Pull the handle down. (cid:127) Rotate the handle upwards, the soft top

will be locked.

(cid:127) Push the handle in.

Check that the hooks have locked the soft top.

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4 Raise the side windows by sliding the ROOF button forward a second time. Alternatively, use the central operating switch for the side windows.

5 Check that there are no fault messages

on the SID; see page 54.

Manual raising of the soft top

WARNING

Manual operation of the soft top must be resorted to only to raise it in an emer- gency (e.g. in case of an electrical or hydraulic fault). After manual raising the soft top must on no account be folded down manually, since this could cause damage to the soft top mechanism.

Points 6 to 8 are only valid if the soft top is operated manually when the soft top ton- neau is locked.

Valve for manual raising of the soft top

Tool fitted for manual unlocking (1) or locking (2) of the tonneau cover

8 Unlock the tonneau cover by pulling the

tool backwards. The cover should lift half an inch or so (a centimeter or so). Remove the tool. Close the trunk lid.

1 Tip the backrests of the front seats for-

ward.

2 Unlock the rear-seat backrest with the ignition key just outboard of the left rear headrest and tip it forward.

3 Remove the round rubber cover over the

hydraulic valve.

4 Open the valve about half a turn anti-

clockwise.

5 Open the trunk lid. 6 Take out the wheel lug wrench. 7 In the soft top tonneau mechanism and inside the trunk lining on the right-hand side, is a hole into which the straight part of the tool is to be inserted; see the fig- ure.

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Manual raising of the soft top

9 (ill. 1) Stand at the side of the car and

open the tonneau cover by grasping its black part.

10 (ill. 2) Get into the car and stand on the

lowered backrest.

ing at the side of the car, raise the 5th bow (rear window).

13 Stand at the side of the car and close the

tonneau cover.

WARNING

Do not touch the hinges and struts of the soft top during raising. Keep your hands clear of the upper beam of the windshield - this is a pinch hazard area. Do not oper- ate the soft top with passengers in the rear seat or with bystanders right next to the car.

11 (ill. 3) Take hold of the handle and pull

the soft top up.

12 Climb down onto the floor and pull the soft top towards the windshield. Stand-

NOTE

Close the cover carefully so as not to damage the small flaps in the front.

14 Tip down the 5th bow/rear window as far

as possible. Note: In manual raising it is not possible to completely secure the 5th bow in the latches of the tonneau cover.

15 Shut the valve of the hydraulic system, without making it too tight. Replace the cover over it. Raise the rear-seat back- rest again. See that the safety belts don’t

get caught. Be sure the seat back locks in place on both sides.

16 Sit down in the front seat, open the

handle and lock the soft top to the wind- shield beam. Make sure that the hooks engage in the beam.

17 In the trunk: replace the tool in the soft top mechanism and lock the soft top ton- neau by pushing the tool forward until the stop point.

18 Take the tool out. The soft top system must be checked and repaired by an authorized Saab dealer as quickly as possible.

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Fault messages in SID The following CHECK messages are included in the soft top system and can be displayed on the SID together with a beep.

SID displays CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE

Cause (cid:127) The soft top storage bag is hooked up. (cid:127) An item in the trunk under the soft top is

obstructing the soft top.

Action (cid:127) Unhook and lower the soft top storage bag, see page 56. (cid:127) Make sure that no item in the trunk is lying against the soft top

storage.

CLOSE TRUNK LID CHECK SOFT TOP LATCHES

FINISH SOFT TOP MOTION CHECK SOFT TOP COVER

SOFT TOP FAIL- URE

CHECK SOFT TOP

(cid:127) The raising or lowering of the soft top is

obstructed because the trunk lid is not closed. (cid:127) The soft top is not latched to the top beam of the

windshield.

(cid:127) Somebody is trying to lower the soft top while it

is still locked to the windshield beam.

(cid:127) Raising or lowering was stopped before the

cycle completed.

(cid:127) The soft top cover is not being locked. (cid:127) The soft top cover doesn’t open.

(cid:127) Serious fault in soft top mechanism.

(cid:127) Something is in the way and is obstructing the operation of the soft top by the electro-hydrau- lics.

(cid:127) The soft top cover has not locked at the front on

both sides.

(cid:127) The 5th bow (rear window) has not locked to the

soft top cover on both sides.

(cid:127) Close the trunk lid so it is latched securely.

(cid:127) Lock the soft top with the locking handle, see page 51. (cid:127) Release the soft top with the locking handle, see page 49.

(cid:127) Finish the soft top motion completely.

(cid:127) Make sure that the valve for manual raising of the soft top is

closed, see page 52.

(cid:127) Try to slide the ROOF button backwards once more. (cid:127) Try to slide the ROOF button once more. (cid:127) BE VERY CAREFUL AND MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING IS

OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATION OF THE SOFT TOP. Remove anything that can obstruct the operation of the soft top.

(cid:127) Operate the soft top manually, see page 52. (cid:127) Try to slide the ROOF button once more. (cid:127) BE VERY CAREFUL AND MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING IS

OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATION OF THE SOFT TOP. Remove anything that can obstruct the operation of the soft top.

The following fuses should be checked if the soft top cannot be operated and no fault messages are shown by the SID: (cid:127) MAXI-fuse 5 in the engine bay, see page

207.

(cid:127) 7, 14, 21 and 23 in the fuse panel on the

end of the instrument panel, see page 208.

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Switch for central operation of the win- dows, Convertible

Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible

WARNING

Remember the risk of personal injury when raising the windows. Check that all persons travelling in the car have their head, hands and fingers away from the windows before raising them.

On the center console is a switch (see illus- tration) for the simultaneous closing or opening of the four side windows. Using the ROOF-button When folding the soft top down, you can lower all windows by continuing to hold the ROOF button backwards after the soft top has been folded down. When the soft top is being raised, all side windows are automatically lowered an inch or two (a few centimetres) to protect their seals. After the "beep" is heard, the hooks of the soft top have been secured to the windshield beam, hold the ROOF switch for- ward again and all 4 windows will close.

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Suspending top bag

Trunk lid lock Unlocking the trunk lid by using the remote trunk release button on the driver’s door is possible only when the top is fully lowered or raised (note that the ignition must be in position ON when the top is lowered). The trunk button on the driver’s door is inop- erative when the car is locked.

NOTE

If the trunk lid is opened by unlocking it with the key when the top is not fully raised or lowered, damage to the trunk lid and/or top system could result.

Rear seat The rear seat is intended for two passen- gers. The two rear seat positions have three-point safety belts with inertia reels.

Trunk, 9-3 Convertible Hooking up top storage bag More space in the trunk can be obtained by lifting the top storage bag up by the straps under it and hooking them in the eyelets at the top of the bag. The top storage bag can only be hooked up in this way when the top is raised. If you attempt to lower the top while the bag is hooked up, the SID will display the message "CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE"; see page 54.

Lock for rear backrest cushion

Lowering the rear seatback To increase the load-carrying capacity of the car, the rear seatback can be folded for- ward. This will be easier if the front seats are not too far back. 1 Pass the rear safety belts under the

black handles at both ends of the back- rest. This prevents the safety belts from becoming caught when the seatback is raised again.

2 The seatback is fitted with a lock at the top near the left rear head restraint. Use the ignition key to unlock the entire back- rest. Remove the key.

3 Lower the seatback. (If using child seat top tether strap, detach from anchorage in trunk prior to lowering the seatback.).

Trunk Pass-Through in the rear

seatback for long, narrow loads A trunk pass-through is provided in the rear seatback support so that long narrow objects can be carried. Before using this trunk pass-through, the rear seatback must be lowered. Suspend the top storage bag by means of the hooks as previously described on page. 56.

NOTE

The trunk pass-through can only be used when the top is raised. If you attempt to lower the top with the top storage bag suspended from the hooks or with a load pressing against the top stor- age bag, the SID will display the message "CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE" (see page 54).

Pass through for long loads

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Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible

NOTE

(cid:127) Note that some automatic car washes

can damage a textile soft top. This applies to washes that have mechani- cal feelers in contact with the body- work. We advise against washing a Saab 9-3 Convertible in automatic car washes.

(cid:127) Park in the shade if possible. Long

standing in strong sunlight can affect the color and material of the soft top.

(cid:127) Never use strong bleaches or abra-

sive cleaning agents, since they can damage the textile soft top.

(cid:127) Wash bird droppings off at once, since they can have a corrosive effect on the textile soft top and paint.

(cid:127) During prolonged parking, especially winter storage, the soft top should be up to give optimum airing of the fabric. (cid:127) Do not wash the fabric soft-top with a

high-pressure jet.

(cid:127) Strong detergents and solvents can

damage the flame retardant treatment of the soft top.

Cleaning the rear window The rear window can be cleaned with a window cleaner or a mild soap solution and a soft, anti-static cloth. Since the rear window is made of glass, when necessary, you can use an ice scraper on the outside. Never use a scraper on the inside! Interior lighting The front light is located on the front roof rail. The rear lighting consists of two lights built in to the side panels adjacent to the rear seat. The switch is on the center console between the front seats, see also page 133. Certain variants have a mirror and lighting built into the sun visors.

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Use mild soap, lukewarm water and a sponge for washing. Rinse the top thoroughly with plain water to get rid of all the soap. Flush the cleaning agent off the bodywork as well, since it can cause discoloration if it is left to dry on the paintwork. If further cleaning is needed after soap and water have been used, a mild shampoo may be employed. First rinse the soft top, then use shampoo on the complete top and scrub with a small soft hand brush. Add water as needed until the cleaning agent lathers. Use a rag or sponge to remove dirt, so as to avoid working it into the cloth. Thoroughly rinse the whole car with plain water and make sure that cleaning agents are not allowed to dry on the paint- work.

NOTE

After washing, the soft top must be given time to dry completely before being folded down. A wet or damp top that is folded down can be damaged by mold.

Wire for manual opening of fuel filler door (Convertible)

Manually opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door, controlled by the central lock, does not unlock take the following action: Check fuse 25. If it is defective or blows again after changing, the locking motor can be detached from the flap by pulling a wire. The wire, marked with a yellow arrow at the end, is located in the trunk inside the open- ing in the upholstery in front of the right-hand rear light.

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Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights ............................... Instruments ...................... Trip computer SID............ Switches ........................... Wipers and washers ........ Manual climate-control system............................. Automatic climate control (ACC)...............................

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Main instrument panel

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Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Pressure gauge

6 Fuel gauge 7 Engine temperature gauge 8 Trip meter reset button 9 Odometer and trip meter

Warning and indicator lights A number of warning and indicator lights will come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting (see page 65). Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started.

Warning, oil pressure (en- gine oil)

This symbol comes on together with if the oil pressure in the engine is too low. If the symbol flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop as soon as possible and where it is safe to do so, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level, see page 190.

NOTE

The car must not be driven under any cir- cumstances when the warning lamp is on. Too low oil pressure will damage the engine.

Warning charging

This light comes on together with if the battery is not charging. If it comes on while you are driving, stop the car as soon as pos- sible and switch off the engine. Check the alternator drive belt (see page 197). If the belt has broken, the engine may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be charged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steeering will be lost.

Brake warning light

This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn´t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. The brake warning light will come on

together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir, see page 194. If the ABS warning light is on at the same time, the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault (see Anti-lock brake warning, see page 62).

WARNING

Never drive the car when these warning lights are on. Danger of brake failure! Have the brake system checked at once by an authorized Saab dealer.

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Parking brake warning light

The light will show when the parking brake is on (see page 168.) If the car driven with the parking brake on,

will also come on and a chime will

sound. The parking brake is mechanical and oper-