2002 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

YES or NO” OnStar will respond ”Deleting ”

Setting Tone or Voice Response Your system comes from the factory with voice responses to your commands to con- firm that the system received the command or number you intended. For example, when you are entering a number, OnStar repeats the number back to you. You may change the system to respond with a tone response if you prefer. A ready tone, a digit tone, or a goodbye tone will respond instead of the voice. All other responses will still be by voice.

1 Press the

OnStar White dot button 2 Say ”Voice Feedback”

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

OnStar will respond ”Voice Feedback is now ON/OFF”

1 Press the

OnStar White dot button 2 Say ”Units”

3 Say ”Verify”

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

OnStar will respond ”Verify or Add” OnStar will respond ”You have # units remaining”

Adding More Calling Minutes / Units You can charge additional calling units with automatic refill by contacting OnStar, or by authorizing automatic unit refill on the OnStar subscriber website. For more infor- mation about the OnStar subscriber web- site, please see page 121. Automatic Replenishment If you run out of units during a call, your call will be terminated and you will be connected to OnStar for approval to replenish. You will be warned at the beginning of a call when you have ten or fewer calling units remain- ing.

Contact OnStar

1 Press the

OnStar White dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

2 Say ”Units” OnStar will respond

3 Say ”Add”

”Verify or Add” You will be connected to OnStar for replenish- ment

You will need your OnStar Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN) to authorize the charge to your credit card on file. If you are not in your Saab, you may call an OnStar Advisor at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to request unit replenish- ment.

OnStar - Telematics

119

Volume Control The volume of the audio portion of Personal Calling is controlled with your steering wheel volume control or with the radio volume knob.

Security/Locking your System You can set up a four-digit Personal Secu- rity Code to ensure that unauthorized people do not use the calling capability of your system. With security set to ON, the system will not allow any personal calls. You must turn security OFF before calls can be made.

1 Press the OnStar

White dot button

2 Say ”Security”

OnStar will respond ”Ready” OnStar will respond ”Enter Four-Digit Security Code”

3 Say the 1st Digit OnStar will repeat

the digit

4 Say the 2nd Digit OnStar will repeat

the digit

5 Say the 3rd Digit OnStar will repeat

the digit

6 Say the 4th Digit OnStar reply

”Security (code # # # #) is now ON/OFF”

OnStar - Telematics

120
Virtual Advisor Once you have activated Personal Calling, you can enjoy your time in your Saab even more with the OnStar Virtual Advisor. This service allows you to listen to your favorite news and information topics, such as weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores. You can even listen to your e-mail, whenever you want, without ever taking your eyes off the road. Using simple voice commands, you can browse your personal topics and skip or listen to those you choose. You can also search for additional information on special topics that interest you. To find out how to set up a customized pro- file, visit the OnStar subscriber website at www.onstar.com, or turn to the OnStar sub- scriber website section on page 31 of this guide. If you do not have Internet access, you can still take advantage of the OnStar Virtual Advisor services as a default profile will be set up for you.

Calling the Virtual Advisor

1 Press the

OnStar White dot button

OnStar will respond ”Ready”

2 Say ”Virtual

Advisor”

You will be connected to Virtual Advisor

Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor The OnStar Virtual Advisor will prompt you for information you desire. These offerings will change to provide you with services and information that you and other subscribers want and need. The prompts are very clear and easy to understand and use. Information Available OnStar will continue to add new features and categories to the Virtual Advisor. The following general categories will give you an overview of the types of information avail- able to you. For complete up-to-date cate- gories, you can go to the Saab Cars USA, Inc. website at www.saabusa.com or the OnStar website at www.onstar.com, and then click on the link to the subscriber web- site.

Weather The OnStar Virtual advisor will deliver an up-to-date weather forecast for the current location of the vehicle. The forecast includes current temperature, daily high/low, tomorrow’s high/low, precipitation forecast, and unusual conditions. Stock Quotes The OnStar Virtual advisor can provide you with current quotes for the stocks you have specified in your customized profile as well as other requested stocks. All market data is delayed by twenty minutes. If you have not set your profile, you can still access the stock quote feature through your default profile and then request the stock of your choice. Sports Scores The OnStar Virtual advisor can provide you with scores for your favorite college and pro- fessional teams with up-to-the- minute high- lights, even if they are being broadcast on a local station. See the team selection option in your Mobile Profiler section of the sub- scriber section of OnStar.com. If you have not set your profile or are still using the default profile, you can access the sports option of the Virtual advisor and ask for an update on your favorite sport. You always have access to the options in the Vir- tual Advisor.

News Headlines The OnStar Virtual Advisor will provide cur- rent headlines for many different catego- ries, including:

International News Headlines

(cid:127) National News Headlines (cid:127) Technology Headlines (cid:127) Business Headlines (cid:127) Sports Headlines (cid:127) Entertainment Headlines E-mail Reader The OnStar Virtual Advisor allows you to lis- ten, and soon respond, to your e-mails any time you want. E-mail availability is based on the address(es) you provide to OnStar. Every Virtual Advisor enrollee will receive an E-mail account.

OnStar Subscriber Website As an OnStar subscriber, you have access to the OnStar subscriber website. The sub- scriber website will provide you with impor- tant facts about your OnStar subscription and allow you to customize your Virtual Advisor Mobile Profile. All this allows you to access up-to-the-minute information that can make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. The subscriber website was designed to provide you with easy access to personal- ized information, learn more about OnStar, update your account information, plan your travel, receive weather information and interact with OnStar. You can also act like an OnStar advisor and pinpoint your Saab. To access the sub- scriber website, simply go to www.onstar.com, and then click on the OnStar subscriber link. The OnStar Sub- scriber website is a secured site that is password protected. You will be required to provide your OnStar account number and personal identification number (PIN). If you do not know your account number or PIN, contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR. For security reasons, your PIN will be mailed to your address on record.

OnStar - Telematics

121

Limitations Not withstanding anything contained herein, OnStar's nonperformance hereun- der shall be excused if caused by act or omission of a cellular carrier or a third-party service provider, equipment failure, acts of God, strikes, equipment or facility shortage, or other causes beyond OnStar’s reason- able control. In addition, the liability of OnStar, if any, for any mistake, omission, interruption, delay, error, defect or other fail- ure in the service furnished, or in the equip- ment used in furnishing service, shall in no event exceed the amount of OnStar’s charges to subscriber for said service during the period so affected, provided that no liability shall result for outages of 24 hours or less. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes to the products and services without prior notification. In order to provide you with excellent ser- vice, any call to the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded. All features may not be available on all mod- els. Please consult your dealer for details.

(cid:127) 122

OnStar - Telematics

OnStar Operation: OnStar uses existing emergency service providers and cellular and satellite technol- ogies. OnStar requires cellular service to be available and operating for features to func- tion properly. Personal Calling: Existing OnStar service agreement required. Additional usage charges apply for Personal Calling. Interim 2001 model year availability in select markets. For system limitations and details, call 1-800-ONSTAR-7 or visit www.onstar.com. Virtual Advisor: Existing OnStar and Personal Calling ser- vice agreement required. Additional usage charges apply for Personal Calling. Interim 2001 model year availability in select mar- kets. For system limitations and details, call 1-800-ONSTAR-7 or visit www.onstar.com.

Additional Information Warranty OnStar is warranted as part of the General Motors new vehicle limited warranty. A Note About Privacy At OnStar, we know you want to protect your privacy, and we take subscriber privacy very seriously. We never provide your per- sonal information to another company or person unless you authorize it, or we are required to by the legal process, or in such cases where you have provided it for billing purposes or you have requested a hotel res- ervation, are sending flowers, etc. Having this information on file with OnStar is a real advantage and helps you avoid repeating your credit card information over a cellular connection. Your trust is what we most value.

Transferring OnStar Because your OnStar 3-button system is an integral part of your Saab, it cannot be trans- ferred to another vehicle. Each OnStar system stays with the original car or truck in which it was installed. The one-year OnStar prepaid subscription applicable to new retail deliveries cannot be transferred to another vehicle. However, if you’ve purchased additional years of ser- vice and decide to dispose of your Saab, any remaining service will be refunded to you. Or, if you choose, you can have it trans- ferred to another vehicle on your account. Any service that is refunded or transferred will be prorated at the monthly rate in effect at the time of transfer. OnStar Subscription Information To renew your subscription or upgrade your plan, just push the OnStar button, or call the OnStar customer service department at 1-888-864-2801 between 8 am and 6 pm EST.

Interior equipment, trunk 123
Interior equipment, trunk Seats ................................. 124 Steering-wheel adjust- ment ................................ 131 Electrical windows........... 130 Sunroof ............................. 132 Interior lighting................. 133 Cup holder ........................ 134 Ashtrays (accessory)....... 135 Glove compartment ......... 135 Rearview mirrors.............. 137 Trunk, Coupé and 5-door 138 Tools and spare wheel .... 143 Manually opening the fuel filler door ........................ 144

Interior equipment, trunk

124
Seats The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: • Height (driver´s seat) (cid:127) Legroom (cid:127) Backrest rake angle (cid:127) Lumbar support (cid:127) Head-restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed in the following order: 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see page 131).

WARNING

Never adjust the driver’s seat except when the car is stationary.

Side airbags (SRS) See page 30. Head restraint See page 18.

Height adjustment, driver’s seat Lift the lever to raise the seat. The lever is spring-loaded to return to its neutral posi- tion. Repeated lifting of the lever will increase the height in steps. Press down the lever to lower the seat. Repeated downward presses of the lever will lower the seat in steps.

Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position.

WARNING

Check that the seat is locked in the new position - if not, it may move while the car is being driven. If the fore-and-aft setting of the seat has not been locked, it could result in injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.

Backrest rake angle To find the most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest.

WARNING

The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash.

Front seats, Coupé and Convertible versions Both front seats have release levers on the outside of the backrest. The passenger seat also has a release on the inside of the back- rest so that the driver can tilt the backrest for the convenience of rear-seat passengers. Raise the release levers to tip the backrest forward.

Interior equipment, trunk

125

Lumbar support Turn the smaller knob for stepless adjust- ment of the lumbar support.

Adjusting the backrest 1 Catch, backrest (Coupé and Convertible

versions)

126

Interior equipment, trunk

Manually adjustable front seats with ”Easy Entry” function, Coupé and Convertible versions Manual seats have a feature called ”Easy Entry”, which facilitates movement to and from the rear seat.

Activate ”Easy Entry” as follows: 1 Raise the release lever and hold it in its uppermost position until the backrest is tipped forward.

2 Slide the seat forward. The whole seat is

now shifted to its forward position.

Resetting: 1 Slide the seat back to the desired

position.

2 Fold the backrest to the upright position. Lock the front to rear seat adjustment. After resetting you should ensure that the backrest and seat are properly secured.

WARNING

(cid:127) Always check that the catch engages properly after the backrest is raised.

(cid:127) Check also that the seat’s lateral

adjuster is properly secured by trying to shift the seat. Both the backrest and the whole seat must be locked in place; otherwise you are at risk of injury during braking or in a crash especially if a rear-facing child seat is fitted behind the backrest..

Manually adjusted front seat, Coupé and Convertible versions 1 Release lever, tipping backrest forward 2 Activation of the ”Easy Entry” feature when

the backrest is tipped forward

Electrically adjustable front seats (certain variants)

WARNING

The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat, and make sure that nothing gets caught and damaged. Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically-operated seats. Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the electrically adjustable seats, for example, due to children play- ing.

Both seats can be operated from outside when one of the front doors is opened, to improve access to the car. For safety reasons, if the door is closed, the seat can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON. Note, that both front seats can be adjusted up to 30 seconds after the door has been closed.

Interior equipment, trunk

127

Height Raise the seat by lifting the front switch bar straight up. Lower the seat by pushing the front switch bar down. The same switch bar can be used to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the seat independently by moving half of the switch in the direction desired.

Legroom adjustment For power seats, slide the switch bar for- ward or rearward to the desired position.

128

Interior equipment, trunk

Backrest rake angle Push the rear lever forward or rearward to adjust the rake angle of the backrest.

Memory function (certain variants) In some variants the electrically adjustable driver’s seat has a memory function. Three different settings can be programmed. 1 Make the desired adjustments to the

seat setting.

2 Store the setting of the seat by keeping the ”M” depressed and at the same time pressing one of the memory buttons, 1, 2 or 3. The SID will acknowledge stor- age with a chime.

When you next wish to activate the memory function, keep the desired memory button depressed while the seat adopts the pro- grammed settings. To change any of the three programmed settings, repeat stages 1 and 2.

Interior equipment, trunk

129

Electrically heated front seats (option on some model vari- ants/markets) Both front seats can be equipped with heat- ing for the seat cushion and backrest. It is switched on and off using the buttons on the instrument panel. The heating is thermostatically controlled. It comes on when the temperature of the seat cushion goes below 79°F (26°C) and turns off when it reaches 97°F (36°C). Shut off the heating once the seat is warm.

Interior equipment, trunk

130
Electrical windows

WARNING

(cid:127) Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being raised. Make sure that all passengers keep their heads, hands and fingers clear of the window openings before you begin raising the windows. Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused.

(cid:127) Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to avoid the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the windows.

The electric window motors are equipped with overload protection. If this protection should trip, wait several seconds before operating the electric windows again. To open Press the window symbol on the button. The switches for the front windows have a third position for automatic opening of the window. Press the switch down all the way to lower the window completely. To cancel automatic lowering of the win- dow, lift the switch briefly.

1 Control, sunroof (soft top operation, Convertible) 2 Window switches, front 3 Control for disengaging the window switches at the rear

To close Lift the symbol side of the button. The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when the window is fully closed or when the switch is released.

Extra button for the rear window operator

Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF) The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the ON/OFF switch in the panel on the center console. When the switch is ON, the rear side win- dows can be operated by the switch on each rear door. The rear door switches have an integrated indicator lamp that indicates when the switches are operational. When the switch is OFF, the rear side win- dows can only be operated from the panel on the center console. The indicator lamps are extinguished when the switches are not operational.

Interior equipment, trunk

131

Horn signal The horn is operated by pressing at the outer edges of the airbag module in the center of the steering wheel.

Lever for steering-wheel adjustment

Steering-wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be positioned fore-and-aft by pulling the lever to the left. Set the steering wheel to the desired posi- tion and return the lever to the locked status.

WARNING

For safety reasons, you should adjust the steering wheel only while the car is sta- tionary.

132

Interior equipment, trunk

Sunroof

WARNING

(cid:127) Bear in mind the pinch hazard when

operating the sunroof. Make sure that all passengers keep their heads, hands and fingers clear of the opening before operating the sunroof. Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused.

(cid:127) Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the sunroof, for example, due to children playing.

The sunroof is operated electrically using the ROOF control on the center console. The sunroof can be opened completely or partially. As soon as you release the control the sunroof stops. 1 If you wish to open the sunroof all the way from the closed position, proceed as follows: (cid:127) To open: slide the control rearward. (cid:127) To close: slide the control forward and hold it forward until all movement of the sunroof stops, indicating it is fully closed.

2 You also have the option of opening the rear edge of the sunroof from the closed position for the purpose of ventilation. (cid:127) To open: slide the control forwards. (cid:127) To close: slide the control rearwards.

But you must release the control after each position so as to shift between the two functions. The sunroof also has an inner sun blind that slides by hand. Emergency operation of the sunroof The sunroof can be operated manually with a screwdriver, e.g. in the case of an electri- cal fault. Slide back the cover on the roof console. Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the center of the motor shaft and turn Turn clockwise to open the sunroof. Turn counterclockwise if the sunroof is open at the rear edge.

Interior equipment, trunk

133

1 Interior lighting is off 2 Lighting comes on when a door is opened 3 Interior lighting on continuously

Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one dome light in the front and one in the back. The switch for the interior lighting is on the over- head panel next to the rearview mirror. When the switch is in the mid-position (door-activated), the interior lighting will come on: (cid:127) When the car is unlocked from outside. (cid:127) When any door is opened with the ignition

off.

(cid:127) When the ignition key is withdrawn from

the switch.

Rear-seat lighting 1 Reading lights 2 Dome light

Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when you open and close the trunk, if the switching button is set to ON. The lighting can also be switched on and off using the button on the light.

The lighting goes out about 12 seconds after the doors are closed or when the igni- tion is turned on, provided that the switch is in the mid-position. If the doors are left open and the switch is in position 2 or 3 with the ignition off, the inte- rior lighting is turned off automatically after 20 minutes to preserve battery life. The sun visors are equipped with vanity mir- rors. On certain model variants, the sun visors are fitted with vanity lighting, which turns on when the cover is lifted. 9-3 Convertible: see page 58.

134

Interior equipment, trunk

Sun visor with vanity mirror

Cup holder in fascia

Cup holder in the center console

Cup holder There are two cupholders, one in the fascia under the SID unit and one in the cen- ter-console compartment between the front seats on certain models. Next to the cup holder between the front seats is a coin tray.

NOTE

Be careful not to spill any drinks or liquid onto the audio system when using the can holders.

Interior equipment, trunk

135

Front ashtray

Rear ashtray

Ashtrays (accessory) The car can be equipped with two ashtrays. One is positioned low down on the dash and the other on the back of the center console. Open the front ashtray by lightly pressing on the front. Remove it by depressing the catch on the underside. You do not need to open it in order to take it out. To replace it, just push it straight in.

Open the rear ashtray by lightly pulling its upper edge rearward. Remove it by depressing the catch and opening it past the catch point. To put it back, align it with the two locating pins on either side of the opening, then push it closed. The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a power supply for a mobile phone or other electrical accessory.

WARNING

The maximum output that can be taken from the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W (20 A).

Glove compartment 1 To unlock 2 To lock

Glove compartment

WARNING

The glove compartment must be closed while travelling. An open glove compart- ment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash.

For additional storage compartments see next page.

136

Interior equipment, trunk

In the doors

Front edge of front seats

Front seat backrests

Center console between the seats

Center console on passenger side

Interior equipment, trunk

137

Rearview mirror 1 Day position 2 Night position

Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror

Retracting a mirror

Rearview mirrors The rear-view mirror has day/night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror. Adjust the mirror for best vision in the day position and pull the tab on the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position.

Door mirrors The door mirrors are electrically adjustable. The controls are on the driver’s door. 1 Use the upper button to select a door

mirror.

2 Use the touch pad to set the mirror ver- tically and horizontally. There are raised points at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock posi- tions to indicate adjustment points.

The mirror glass can also be adjusted man- ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction. If subjected to a certain force, the whole mirror will fold back to prevent injury.

The mirror can also be retracted by hand, which can be useful when parking in con- fined spaces, e.g. on car ferries. Don’t forget to fold the mirrors out again before driving away. The electric heating of the door mirrors is switched on and off with the same button as the heating of the rear window.

NOTE

The door mirrors should be retracted before the car is put through an automatic carwash.

138
Interior equipment, trunk Trunk, Coupé and 5-door

WARNING

When the back seat has been put back in place, make certain that the belt beam is locked firmly on both sides (the red warning tabs must go down). This is vital since the upper anchorages for the safety belts are located in the belt beam. The belts will not restrain a rear seat occupant if the belt beam is not properly latched. When the entire rear seat has been lowered, you must remove the rear window shelf. Otherwise it could come loose and cause per- sonal injury during a crash.

Trunk lid lock

Unlock the trunk lid by pressing remote release button on the driver’s door or by using the key. The alarm horn sounds three times and the lights flash when the trunk is released with the remote control. Programming features, see page 245.

on the key, by pressing the

Lowering the entire rear seat To lower the rear seat, the front seats must be moved forward if they are in the most rearward position. The seat back must be almost ver- tical. 1 Flip up the seat bottom by pulling the loops located between the

backrest cushions and seat cushions.

2 Rest the seat cushions on edge just behind the front seats. 3 Release the entire backrest cushion, including the belt beam, by pressing in the latch in the handle on the left (driver’s) side. After this has been done, the fact that the belt beam has been released is indicated by the red "warning tabs" popping up on the right and left sides of the beam. For increased load capacity with the backrest cushion down, remove the rear seat head restraints (5).

4 Lower the entire backrest cushion by pulling this same handle (item 3) forward. At the same time, pivot the beam backwards. IMPORTANT: When you replace the belt beam using the handle (item 3), you must verify that it is properly locked and that the two red "warning tabs" go down (thereby indicating that locking has taken place properly).

5 To increase the volume, the rear head restraints can be removed

before the backrest cushion is lowered.

WARNING

Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During sunny weather the temperature in the cabin/luggage compartment can climb to 160-180°F (70-80°C). Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke. The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving. Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car so that children, for example, do not burn themselves.

Interior equipment, trunk

139

Lowering the right-hand part of the rear seat

WARNING

(cid:127) If the head restraints have been removed, they must be stored safely so that they cannot be thrown about and injure someone while braking or in a crash.

(cid:127) Do not ride in the rear seat without having remounted the head restraints, and making sure they are properly locked in place.

(cid:127) Whenever you handle any system containing moving parts, such as the belt beam, always be careful not to get pinched. (cid:127) Never keep objects on the rear window shelf since they can be thrown forward and cause personal injury during heavy brak- ing or in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) When the back seat has been put back in place, make certain that the belt beam is locked firmly on both sides (the red warn- ing tabs must go down). This is vital since the upper anchor- ages for the safety belts are located in the belt beam. The belts will not restrain a rear seat occupant if the belt beam is not properly latched

140

Interior equipment, trunk

To provide more flexibility, the rear seat is divided so that you can lower the narrower (right) part separately. 1 Tilt the seat cushion forward by pulling the loop located between

the backrest and the seat cushion.

2 Stand the seat cushion on end behind the front seats. 3 Release the right backrest cushion by means of the latch on the

belt beam’s right side just behind the head restraint.

4 Lower the right backrest cushion. IMPORTANT: When you replace the right backrest cushion, make certain that it is properly locked.

Warning tabs

Interior equipment, trunk

141

Removing the parcel shelf 1 Open the trunk lid. 2 Unhook the rubber ties. 3 Lift the rear parcel shelf and pull it away from the guide pins in

the front edge of the shelf support.

Load opening (trunk pass through) A load opening is provided in the backrest so that you can carry long narrow objects. Switch off the engine and set the parking brake before loading or unloading long objects. Otherwise, there is risk that you will inadvert- ently bump the gear/selector lever and the car could start moving. 1 Lower the rear armrest. 2 Open the cover by lifting the locking handle.

142

Interior equipment, trunk

WARNING

WARNING

Tie downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk. Place the load as far in as possible. Trunk lighting To the left in the trunk is a light which goes on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. The lighting can also be turned on and off using the button on the light housing. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will go off after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from being drained.

(cid:127) Never place any objects on top of the

rear parcel shelf. In the event of a crash, unsecured cargo may present a safety hazard and cause personal injuries to vehicle occupants.

(cid:127) Do not obstruct outward vision or the ability to exit the vehicle when loading the vehicle.

(cid:127) When the rear seat backrest is placed upright after having been folded for- ward, ensure that all rear safety belts are accessible and properly routed.

(cid:127) Make sure that tire pressures are

properly adjusted in accordance with altered vehicle weight (refer to tire pressures in the Specifications sec- tion of this manual).

Load opening: Always secure a load properly. You can, for example, use the hip strap in the center rear safety belt. This will reduce the risk of having the load thrown about during a crash and causing personal injury. Trunk: Lay heavy suitcases flat on the floor. Then place smaller and lighter items of luggage on top. Always secure heavy, bulky loads to the four tie downs in the trunk. This will reduce risk of having them thrown about during heavy braking or during a crash and causing personal injury. When the backrest is lowered, narrow objects can also be thrown around and cause injury. You should thus secure them well. To retain the car’s safe normal handling characteristics, you must be careful not to exceed its maximum load capacity, (see page 234). The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving. Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car so that children, for example, do not burn themselves.

Interior equipment, trunk

143

Trunk Release Handle

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

NOTE

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

Tools and spare wheel The tool kit and compact spare wheel are kept beneath the carpeting in the trunk. The screwdriver handle has a "button" for removing a certain type of plastic rivet.

Rear spoiler, Saab 9-3 Viggen.

WARNING

WARNING

After use, return tools and the spare wheel to their designated locations to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupé: Avoid placing your hands on the upper part of the rear fender when the tailgate is to be closed because of the risk of getting finger caught between the spoiler and the fender.

Interior equipment, trunk

144
Manually opening the fuel filler door Coupé and 5-door models If the fuel filler door (which is controlled by the central locking system) does not unlock, proceed as follows. Check fuse 25. If it is blown or its replace- ment blows, you can release the lock motor from the door as follows: 1 Use a sharp knife to release the pre-cut rectangle on the right in the upholstery in the trunk so that you can access the two retaining screws that secure the lock motor to the fuel filler door.

2 Unscrew the retaining screws some- what and back them out through the screw holes, whereupon the lock motor will be released from the door.

Have an authorized Saab dealer investigate the problem. Manually opening the fuel filler door, Con- vertible, see page 58.

1 Cutout outline in the upholstery of the trunk 2 Undo the retaining screws of the lock motor 3 Remove the screws through the screw

holes

Starting and driving

145
Starting and driving

Ignition switch ................. 146 Starting the engine.......... 147 Important considerations for driving....................... 148 Refueling.......................... 151 Engine Break-in Period... 155 Manual transmission ...... 155 Automatic transmission . 156 Cruise Control ................. 163 Braking............................. 164 Traction Control System 166 Parking ............................. 168 Economical motoring ..... 170

Driving in cold weather ... 171 Driving in hot weather ..... 173 Towing a trailer ................ 173 Driving with a roof rack load.................................. 176 Driving with the trunk lid open ................................ 179 Driving in deep water....... 179 Towing the car.................. 179 Jump starting ................... 181 Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted............... 184 For long trips.................... 184

146

Starting and driving

Ignition switch The single lock used for both the ignition and gear/selector lever is in the center con- sole located between the front seats. Before you can remove the key, the car must be in reverse gear (manual gearbox cars) or the Parking (P) position (cars with automatic transmission). The key for this lock also fits all other locks in the car. The key number is on a small plastic tag delivered together with the keys. Be sure to save this plastic tab since it has the key number on it.

LOCK position Put the gear lever in reverse and turn the ignition key to the LOCK posi- tion. For cars with automatic transmission, select the Parking (P) position and turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. The gear lever is now locked. The key can only be removed when the gear lever is in this position. The parking lights, the hazard warning lights and the interior lighting can still be illuminated.

OFF position Gear lever is not locked (manual transmission). Automatic transmission: gear lever is locked until brake pedal is depressed.

ON position The entire electrical system is operative. Do not leave the key in the ON position while the engine is not running. Turn the key to the LOCK position to disconnect the electrical system. When you turn the key to the ON position, the warnings and indicators in the main instrument light so that you can check to see that they are functioning properly. They are extinguished after approx. 3 seconds.

Start position (ST) The starter motor operates in this position. When you release the key, it springs back to the ON position. Restarting the starter motor is pre- vented. If starting is unsuccessful, you must turn the key back to a posi- tion between OFF and LOCK before you can turn it to the start (ST) position again.

WARNING

(cid:127) Always remove the key before leaving

the car.

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake before

removing the ignition key.

NOTE

Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or liquid gets into it, the switch may not operate properly.

If the car does not start If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears on the SID when the engine refuses to start, the trouble may be a fault in the transponder of the key or in the receiver of the ignition switch. Proceed as follows: • Turn the key back to the LOCK position. (cid:127) Turn the key to the ON position. (cid:127) Press one of the buttons on the remote

control (the LED on top of the dash stops flashing).

(cid:127) Start the engine. Try the other key. If it works, the trouble is in the first key. Call on an authorized Saab dealer for inspection and correction.

Starting the engine

WARNING

(cid:127) When starting the engine: – Sit down in the driver’s seat. – Depress the clutch pedal fully. If the gear lever is not in the neutral posi- tion, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed or the car will jump forwards or backwards, which may cause a crash.

– Never start the car from outside the

vehicle, e.g. through a lowered window. This could lead to serious personal injury.

(cid:127) Engage reverse (R) (position P for

automatic transmission) to remove the ignition key. The key can only be removed in this gear position.

(cid:127) Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to the danger of CO – always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage.

(cid:127) There is also a danger of CO poison- ing if the exhaust system is leaking.

(cid:127) Do not rest or sleep in the car when

parked with the engine running. There is a risk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage.

Starting and driving

147

Do not run the starter motor for more than 25 seconds at a time. Wait 20-30 seconds before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on it before it has warmed up. Let the engine idle for at least 10 seconds and then drive away as long as the engine oil warning light has gone out to enable the engine to attain its normal temperature as quickly as possible. It is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for some time. This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise, which can persist for up to 15 minutes after start- ing. Although this is quite normal and does not indicate any malfunction, it is advisable not to exceed 3,000 rpm before the noise has disappeared. The hydraulic cam lifters are completely service free; the valve clearance is set up at the factory and will not need any subse- quent adjustment.

148

Starting and driving

Starting the engine The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows: Cars with manual gearbox To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Depress the clutch pedal but do not

touch the accelerator.

2 Start the engine. Let the ignition key

spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly – at very low temperatures, you may need to run the starter for up to 50 seconds.

Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2-3 minutes after starting. Cars with automatic transmission The selector lever must be in the P or N position. 1 Keep your foot on the brake pedal. 2 Start the engine. Let the ignition key

spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly – at very low temperatures, you may need to run the starter for up to 50 seconds.

Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2–3 minutes after starting.

Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather, press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for 5–10 seconds. This will prevent the engine being flooded (exces- sively rich fuel-air mixture). Now start the engine in the normal way – do not touch the accelerator. If the engine stalls immediately after starting (e.g. if the clutch was released too quickly), do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine. Every time the engine is switched off the spark plugs are automatically cleaned. If your attempt to start nevertheless fails, let go of the ignition key and allow it to spring back. This initiates more vigorous cleaning of the sparking plugs which goes on for about 5 seconds. Then start in the ordinary way. Do not touch the accelerator; if the accelerator is pressed to the floor the fuel supply is shut off.

Important considerations for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-3 is called Saab Trionic T7. The system manages the ignition, fuel injection and turbo boost pressure. The Trionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine-management system designed to achieve optimum drive- ability under differing driving conditions. The system makes adjustments automati- cally, for instance, if the car is being driven at altitude (oxygen-deficient air), for differ- ent grades of fuel (AON 87–93) and for dif- ferent load conditions. 1 Starting and driving (cid:127) Refrain from using full throttle before

the engine has warmed up (before needle is in the mid-range on tempera- ture gauge) to avoid unnecessary wear. If the needle of the pressure gauge repeatedly enters the red zone the engine may suddenly lose power, owing to the intervention of a monitor- ing system which curtails the charging pressure. Get in touch with an autho- rized Saab dealer at once.

(cid:127) A safety function prevents the engine from reving faster than 6,200 rpm by temporarily shutting of the fuel injec- tors.

Starting and driving

149

Limp-home The car’s engine management system has a diagnostics function that, once the engine has been switched off, checks a number of internal functions. If a throttle valve fault is detected, the engine management system will initiate limp-home mode for the valve. This means, for example, that idling speed regulation will be impaired, the cruise con- trol system will be inoperative, and the capacity of the A/C compressor will be lim- ited. When starting the car in limp-home mode at temperatures below 32°F (0°C), depress the accelerator slightly. If the diagnosis function detects any faults in the engine management system, the “Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)

“ indicator in the main instrument panel will light up (see page 63). The car should be checked as soon as possible at an authorized Saab dealer.

2 Stopping the engine (cid:127) Do not rev the engine immediately

before switching it off - stop the engine when it is idling.

3 Regulating the charging pressure (cid:127) The system is optimized for fuel with an octane rating of AON 90. For cars with 205 hp engines and the Viggen, the system is optimized for AON 93. One of the advantages of the system is that it enables the engine to be run safely on lower-grade fuel, although not lower than AON 87. However, engine perfor- mance will fall off slightly, and heavy loading should be avoided. For best performance you should use the rec- ommended grade of fuel, AON 90 (205 hp engine and Viggen AON 93).

(cid:127) The maximum boost pressure is

adjusted automatically to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine. Occasional, short-lived knocking when the engine is under a heavy load is per- fectly normal; the extent will depend on the grade of fuel in the tank.

(cid:127) Isolated instances of knocking are

more likely to occur with low-octane fuel. This controlled form of knocking, followed by a reduction in the boost pressure, is a sign that the wastegate is functioning and is perfectly safe for the engine.

Saab 9-3 Viggen: The Saab 9-3 Viggen has a high-performance engine which means that a certain amount of care should be exercised, in particular when accelerating in the lower gears. This is especially important when the road surface is slippery to avoid the driving wheels from losing their grip.

NOTE

If constant knocking occurs every time a load is put on the engine, this indicates a malfunction in the system. Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer.

NOTE

If the engine is being run with the car on a rolling road or dynamometer, longer than for a standard state emission inspection, to ensure adequate cooling, air must be blown into the engine compartment and under the car at a rate equivalent to the ram-air effect that would be obtained at the corresponding road speed.

150

Starting and driving

NOTE

If the CHECK ENGINE warning light starts to flash, ease off the accelerator slightly. If the light does not cease to flash within 5 seconds, stop the car in a suita- ble place as soon as possible and turn off the engine. The car must be towed to an authorized Saab dealer. If the CHECK ENGINE warning light flashes, it indicates that the engine is misfiring which can result in damage to the catalytic converter.

Important considerations with cata- lytic converters The catalytic converter is an emission-con- trol device incorporated in the car’s exhaust system. It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert, the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer (mixture of precious metals).

NOTE

Use only unleaded gasoline. Leaded gas- oline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter.

To ensure that the catalytic converter con- tinues to function properly, and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components, the following points must be observed: (cid:127) Have the car serviced regularly in accor-

dance with the service program. The fuel and ignition systems are particularly important in this context.

(cid:127) Always be alert to any misfiring of the

engine (not running on all cylinders) and any loss of power or performance. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.

Engine-management system with catalytic converter 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor (lambda probe) 3 Catalytic converter

If the engine fails to start (in very cold weather or if the battery is dead), the car can be push started (manual gearbox only) or started using jumper cables to a donor battery. However, as soon as you have started the engine, it is important that it runs on all cylinders. If it is misfiring, allow it to idle for up to five minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly. If, after this time, the engine still fails to run prop- erly, turn off the engine and get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer for advice.

(cid:127) (cid:127) Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material. The catalytic con- verter gets very hot and could therefore start a fire.

(cid:127) Never drive off if the engine is misfiring. If you jump start the car when the engine is already up to normal temperature, the engine must start to run on all cylinders. Stop jump-starting if the engine fails to start immediately.

NOTE

If the car runs out of fuel, it is possible for air to get into the fuel system. If this happens, the catalytic converter may overheat and be damaged.

(cid:127) Failure to follow these directions could

result in the catalytic converter and asso- ciated components being damaged, and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions.

Refueling

WARNING

(cid:127) Never use fuel for any purpose other

than as engine fuel.

(cid:127) Gasoline is highly flammable and can

cause severe burns. Never use an exposed flame in the vicinity of gaso- line. Never smoke when filling the vehicle up with gasoline.

(cid:127) Do not use the phone when refueling

with gasoline. Gasoline fuels are highly explosive.

Only fuel from well-known oil companies should be used. All Saab gasoline engines can be driven on fuel of grade AON 87-93. For optimum performance we recommend: (cid:127) AON 90 for 2.0 Turbo 185 hp. (cid:127) AON 93 for 2.0 Turbo 205 hp and

2.3 Turbo Viggen.

If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used, the following restrictions apply: Methanol: max. 5% by volume. Ethanol: max. 10% by volume. MTBE: max. 15% by volume.

Starting and driving

151

The fuel filler cap is located in the right rear quarter panel. Switch off engine. Insert the fuel-pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in progress. Cease refueling the first time the pump stops.

NOTE

Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is needed.

Fuel-tank capacity: 17.0 US gal. (64 liters) Screw on the filler cap and keep turning until it has clicked at least three times to prevent illumination of the CHECK ENGINE light and a TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP mes- sage to appear on SID. Manually opening the fuel filler door, see page 144, Convertible, page 58. The most effective way to prevent conden- sation forming in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems) is to keep the tank full. Before the onset of freezing temperatures in winter, it may be advisable to add gasoline anti-freeze to the fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system.

(cid:127) 152

Starting and driving

NOTE

(cid:127) Fill to maximum filling capacity (cid:127) Stop filling after the first time that the nozzle trips to shut off the flow of fuel

(cid:127) Filling capacity can differ between different fuel stations and outside temperature. Fuel tank volume when nozzle trips to shut off, may vary by 0.5 gal. (2 liters).

(cid:127) Do not fill fuel all the way up the filler pipe. The gasoline must be allowed room for expansion especially during hot weather.

Recommended fuel: For optimum performance we recommend: (cid:127) AON 90 for 2.0 Turbo 185 hp engines. (cid:127) AON 93 for 2.0 Turbo 205 hp engines and

2.3 Viggen.

Octane rating is determined according to the formula:

MON + RON

where MON is the Motor Octane Number, and RON is the Research Octane Number. The average of these two values is the octane rating of the gasoline as it appears on the pump at a retail gas station. This value is sometimes referred to as the "Anti-Knock Index" (AKI) or the "Average Octane Number" (AON).

To avoid deposit formation on the fuel injec- tors which can cause poor driveability, use only quality gasolines that contain deter- gents and corrosion inhibitors. Because gasolines sold at retail gas stations vary in their composition and quality, you should switch to a different brand if you begin expe- riencing driveability and/or hard starting problems shortly after refueling your car. In recent years, a variety of fuel additives and alcohols or oxygenates have been blended with gasoline. These types of gasolines may be found in all parts of the United States and Canada, but particularly in geographic areas and cities that have high carbon mon- oxide levels. Saab approves the use of such "reformulated" gasolines in its products, which help in reducing pollution from all motor vehicles, provided that the following blending percentages are met by such fuels: (cid:127) Up to 10% ethanol by volume, with corro-

sion inhibitors.

(cid:127) Up to 15% MTBE by volume (methyl ter-

tiary butyl ether).

(cid:127) Up to 5% methanol by volume, with an

equal amount of a suitable co-solvent and added corrosion inhibitors.

Other, less common, fuel additives used by some gasoline dealers are also acceptable, provided that the resultant gasoline is not more than 2.7% oxygen by weight. In many cases, you may not be able to determine the exact type or percentage by volume of fuel additive in the gasoline you purchase for your car. Some Canadian and U.S. gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called meth- lycyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuel is used, your emission control system performance may deterio- rate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. However, these blended gasolines are reg- ulated and should never exceed these rec- ommended blend percentages and service station operators should know if their gaso- lines contain detergents and oxygenates, and have been reformulated to reduce vehi- cle emissions. Nevertheless, if you begin to notice a problem with the way your car starts or runs shortly after it has been refueled, try a different brand of gasoline.

NOTE

NOTE

Starting and driving

153

Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above, or the use of methanol- blended gasoline without suitable co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors, can damage your car’s fuel system, leading to the need for repairs which are not covered by Saab’s product warranty.

The engine control module (ECM) mon- itoring the engine parameters also stores fault codes. Under certain circumstances, this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) lamp must be checked by your Saab dealer, see page 63. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: (cid:127) Make sure that the fuel filler cap is

, thus indicating a fault that

screwed on correctly before the engine is started. Screw on the fuel filler cap until you hear three distinct clicks.

(cid:127) Avoid driving with the fuel low level indicator illuminated. The symbol illuminates when less than approxi- mately 2.5 gallons (10 litres) of fuel remains in the tank.

Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcy- clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT. Saab does not recommend the use of such gaso- lines. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected. The Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) light on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service.

154

Starting and driving

Fuel (Gasoline Engine) Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehi- cle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance com- pared to other gasolines.

In Canada, look for the "Auto Makers’ Choice" label on the fuel pump.

Canada Only Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine. If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you’re accel- erating or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy, con- stant knock that means you have a problem. If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet Cal- ifornia specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emis- sions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal spec- ifications, but emission control system per- formance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. See "Malfunction Indica- tor Lamp" in the Index. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagno- sis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.

Engine Break-in Period Pistons, cylinder bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant sur- faces. If a new engine is driven too hard, this grad- ual process of bedding-in will not be possi- ble and the life of the engine will be short- ened. During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do not exceed 5,000 rpm. In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other than for brief instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in, about 90 miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely under stop-and-go conditions or about 300 miles (500 km) of highway driving. To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible.

Manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. The gear positions are marked on the gear lever. Before reverse (R) can be engaged, you must lift the ring underneath the gear-lever knob. To change gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as this can increase the wear on the gearbox. When shifting down from 5th to 4th gear, ease the gear lever straight back, without applying any lateral pressure. This will pre- vent 2nd gear being engaged by mistake, which can result in overreving and possible damage to the engine.

NOTE

When the reverse gear is to be engaged the car must be at a standstill with the accelerator fully released. Lift the reverse lock-out collar and push the gear lever firmly to the right in neutral before easing it into reverse.

Starting and driving

155

Shift-up indicator for improved fuel economy (U.S. models only except Viggen) Cars equipped with a manual transmission have a "Shift-up" light on the instrument panel. The light begins to work after the vehicle is warmed up and provides you with a good indication when to shift to a higher gear. It is not necessary or recommended to follow the shift-up recommendations in all driving conditions, for example, when driv- ing in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill grades. However, shifting with the light should result in improved fuel economy. Therefore, for reduced fuel consumption and better energy conservation, you should make a habit of shifting before or when the shift-up light comes on.

Starting and driving

156
Automatic transmission

WARNING

(cid:127) Make it a habit to keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position, to prevent the car from creeping for- ward (or backwards if reverse is selected).

(cid:127) The car must be at a standstill before P, R or N is selected. You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park. If the car is still moving when a drive position is subse- quently selected, this could cause a crash or damage the automatic trans- mission.

(cid:127) Never park the car with the selector lever in a drive position, even if the parking brake is on.

(cid:127) If you want to leave the car with the engine running, move the selector lever to P or N and apply the parking brake.

When the car is stationary, the engine must be idling when the selector lever is moved. You must have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park. If the accelerator is depressed while the lever is moved, this will result in abnormal