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back to the bare metal. The metal should then be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush. After the primer has dried, apply several thin layers of topcoat until the surface of the repaired area is flush with the surrounding paintwork. Stir both primer and touch-up paint thor- oughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next.

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Two-coat enamel As the name implies, two-coat enamel is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base color, contains the pigment, metal flakes and binder. The second coat consists of a clear enamel, which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con- taminants. Touch-up stone-chip damage as follows: 1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area. 2 Then apply the primer, base colour and finally, the clear enamel. To achieve the best finish, apply two or three coats of primer.

Anti-corrosion treatment The entire car undergoes a series of anti- corrosion processes during production. These include electrophoretic priming, polyester-based coating to protect against stone chip damage and corrosion, and treatment of body cavities and members with thin, penetrating rustproofing oil. In addition, most body panels, such as the hood, doors and floor pan are galvanized. The anti-corrosion treatment on some parts of the car is constantly exposed to wear and prone to damage. This applies particularly to the underside of the car and inside the wheel arches, where grit, road salt and the like that are thrown up can give rise to cor- rosion where the underseal has worn away. The extent of this obviously depends on the conditions in which the car is used. Accordingly, make it a habit to hose the underside of the car often and to inspect the condition of the underseal. The anti-corro- sion warranty does not relieve the car owner of the need to carry out normal maintenance to the rustproofing and to make good any damage.

Surface treatment composition 1 Body panel 2 Zinc (certain components only) 7.5 µm 3 Phosphate coating 3 –5 µm 4 Cathodic ED 30 µm 5 Intermediate coat 40 –45 µm 6 Metallic base/solid base 13 µm 7 Clear enamel 45 µm

Use a hose to clean the underside of the car thoroughly. After it has dried, use a brush or spray to apply a viscous anti-corrosion agent to any worn or damaged areas, to prevent the onset of corrosion. Even after the anti-corrosion warranty has expired, it makes good sense to continue to maintain the rustproofing. Seams in the body, especially those in the doors and trunk lid, are particularly vulnera- ble to corrosion from the outside, caused by grit and salt thrown up from the road, and to corrosion from the inside, largely as a result of condensation. Keep the seams clean and at the first sign of any rust, apply a thin, pen- etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to give you further advice.

What causes rust? Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish. Body panels may rust through if the process is unchecked. Rusting can occur wherever water is trapped or where the car’s panels are continuously damp. Damage to paint and undercoating by stones, gravel and minor crashes immedi- ately exposes metal to air and moisture. Road salts used for de-icing will collect on the bottom of the car and promote rusting. Areas of the country with high humidity have a greater potential for rust problems, espe- cially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air. Industrial pollution (fallout) may also damage paint and promote rust- ing.

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Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting. Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Performa- tion Limited Warranty described in the war- ranty booklet. 1 Wash the car frequently, and wax at

least twice a year. Under adverse conditions, where there is a rapid buildup of dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at least once a week. After extreme exposure to salted snow or slush, evidenced by a white film on the car, wash the car immediately. Frequent washing will prevent paint damage from acid rain and other airborne contami- nants such as tree sap and bird drop- pings. If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immediately. (cid:127) Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrations of dirt (include the underbody).

(cid:127) Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general purpose (dish washing) detergent and water.

(cid:127) Rinse car thoroughly with clean water. (cid:127) After washing, check and clear all drains in doors and body panels.

(cid:127) Wipe the car dry, preferably using a

chamois.

Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary. Pay particular attention to the fenders and wheel housings, which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel, etc. If the composition has worn or flaked off, the steel must be thoroughly cleaned and dried before a fresh coat is applied. The cleaning is best done with a scraper and a steel wire brush, followed by washing with solvent. Apply the new coating thinly, otherwise it may run off or fall off when dry.

Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials A typical car consists of metals (65–75 %), plastics (10–15 %), rubber (5 %) and small quantities of glass, wood, paper and tex- tiles. The recycling of metals has been com- monplace for a long time now. To facilitate the sorting of other materials, plastic parts, for instance, have been marked to identify the precise nature of the plastic.

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2 Clean the underside of the car during the winter. Use high pressure water to clean the car’s underside (floor panels, wheel wells) at least at mid-winter and in the spring.

3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or

damage, and arrange for needed repairs promptly. After washing or after heavy rain, check for leaks. When wash- ing the car inspect body surfaces for paint damage. While checking for leaks, lift the floor mats and check underneath them. Water can collect in these areas and remain for prolonged periods. Dry any wet areas including the floor mats. Have leaks repaired as soon as possi- ble. Use touch-up paint to repair small scratches or minor finish damage. Areas where metal is exposed will rust quickly and MUST be repaired immediately by touch-up or professional repainting. Rust must be removed, the bare metal primed and painted. Major body damage should be repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti- corro- sion material. Repairs of this type are the owner’s responsibility and are not covered under warranty.

1 A-pillar trim: PP, PP/EPDM 2 Windshield trim: PP, PP/EPDM 3 Seals: EPDM 4 Rear window seal: PUR 5 C/D-pillar trim: PP 6 Tail light: PMMA 7 Rear bumper:

shell – PP/EPDM core – expanded PP

8 Fuel tank: PE 9 Side window seal: PP/EPDM 10 A-pillar trim, textile: PC/ABS 11 Side trim: PVC 12 Rearview mirror: ABS 13 Sill scuff plate: PP/EPDM 14 Wheel arch liner: PP 15 Wheel cover: PA 16 Direction indicator lamp lens: PMMA 17 Front spoiler: PP/EPDM 18 Front bumper:

shell – PP/EPDM core – expanded PP

19 Washer fluid reservoir: PE 20 Grille: ABS 21 Fan shroud: PP 22 Scuttle panel finisher: PC/ASA

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Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene Acrylonitrile-styrene (acrylic plastic)

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Polyamide (plastic) Polycarbonate (plastic) Polyethylene

POM Acetal plastic PPO PP PUR PVC

Polyphenylene oxide (plastic) Polypropylene Polyurethane Polyvinyl chloride

Troubleshooting If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are a number of checks you can perform your- self. If the fault persists, however, have the system checked at a Saab dealer. Note: When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified. The resultant condensa- tion that forms on the evaporator is drained off under the car. When the car is parked, this may result in a small puddle forming on the ground. The warmer the air and the higher the relative humidity, the more con- densation will be produced.

Inadequate cooling a Check that the controls for temperature and air distribution are correctly set; see "Manual climate-control system" on page 79.

b Check that the condenser (in front of the radiator) has not become clogged with dirt and insects.

c Make sure that the compressor drive

belt does not slip (see page 185).

d Check the fuses for the ventilation fans

and compressor (see page 201).

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Air conditioning (A/C)

WARNING

(cid:127) All repairs and adjustments to the A/C system must be carried out at a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work. (cid:127) The A/C system is pressurized. Do not break any connections or undo A/C system components.

(cid:127) Escaping gas can cause eye injury or

other personal injury.

NOTICE

(cid:127) The A/C system is designed for use

with R134a refrigerant.

(cid:127) Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for charging and draining the system.

(cid:127) Never mix R 134a with other refriger-

ants.

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NOTICE

Do not use a pressure washer when cleaning the condenser or radiator due to the risk of damage.

(cid:127) The compressor drive belt should be inspected under the regular service program.

(cid:127) Clean away dirt and insects from the

condenser and radiator to prevent clog- ging. When washing the car, use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser (located in front of the radiator) from both sides (both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay). Do not use a pressure washer. Caution: Do not hose down the radia- tor and condenser while the engine is hot.

Other than in extremely cold weather, do not screen the radiator, e.g. with netting, as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity. (cid:127) Applicable to the manual climate control system - During cold months the air condi- tioning should be switched on once or twice a month and run for 5–10 minutes during highway driving once the engine is warm. This action saves the gaskets in the compressor from being spoiled. The compressor uses a lubricant that circu- lates with the coolant.

Note: The A/C system cannot be switched on when the outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C). Turn on the A/C system when the car is standing in a warm place. Simplest is to always have the A/C button pressed in. The A/C system will then cut in automatically when the outside temperature is high enough.

To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: (cid:127) The vehicle shall be placed so that the headlights are 25 ft (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. The aiming area should be darkened, this will improve your ability to see the beam of the low beam headlight being aimed. An optical headlamp aimer can also be used and will than replace the wall.

(cid:127) The vehicle must have all four wheels on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface. (cid:127) The vehicle should be placed so it is per- pendicular to the wall or other flat surface. (cid:127) The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel

tank full, and one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on the drivers seat.

(cid:127) The vehicle should be fully assembled

and all other work stopped while headlight aiming is being done.

(cid:127) The vehicle should not have any snow, ice

or mud attached to it.

(cid:127) Tires should be inflated to the prescribed

pressure.

(cid:127) Close all doors. (cid:127) Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen-

sion.

Headlight aiming is done with the vehicle low beam lamps. The high beam lamps will be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly.

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Headlight aiming

WARNING

Before checking/adjusting the headlight aiming, switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts. The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off.

The vehicle has a visual optical headlight aiming system equipped with vertical aiming device. The aim has been preset at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments. If your headlights are damaged in a crash, the headlight aim may be affected. If you believe your headlights need to be re- aimed, we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlights as described in the following procedure.

NOTICE

To make sure that your headlights are aimed properly read all instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlight parts or a not correctly aimed headlight.

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1 Wall or garage door. 2 25 ft (7.6 m) between wall and headlight lens. 3 Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens. 4 Same measurement as (3) but substract 2 inches.

Vertical aiming device

If you find that the headlight needs adjust- ment follow these steps: 1 Open the hood and locate the vertical aiming devices there are two vertical aiming devices which shall be turned simultaneously and the same amount of turns.

2 Locate the marker on the lens. 3 Measure the distance from the ground to

the aim marker No.1 on each lens. Subtract 2 inches.

4 At the wall or other flat surface, measure

from the ground to the recorded dis- tance (see point 4) and draw a horizontal line the width of the vehicle.

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markers on the headlight lens. Then follow the instructions in the optical headlight aimer instruction manual and point 1, 2, 5, and 6 in this instruction.

Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface

Correctly adjusted low beam

5 Cars with Bi-Xenon lights:

Bi-Xenon lights with automatic headlight levelling system must first do a refer- ence run before aiming: Start the engine and let the headlights do a reference run. Turn off the engine but leave the low beam on. Cars with halogen lights: Turn on the low beam headlights. Both variants: Place a piece of cardboard or equivalent (although not directly on the lens) in front of the headlight not being aimed. This should allow the beam cut-off of the headlight being aimed to be seen on the flat surface.

NOTICE

Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut-off when aim- ing. Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build-up that may cause damage to the headlight.

6 Turn the two vertical aiming screws

simultaneously in the same direction indicated on the headllight until the hori- zontal cut-off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall.

7 If an optical headlight aimer device is

used follow point 1 and 2 and center the lens of the optical headlight aimer device at the intersection of the two

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Maintenance schedule __ 230 Owner assistance ______ 232 Reporting Safety Defects

(U.S.A.) _____________ 233

Reporting Safety Defects

to the Canadian government__________ 233

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Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys- tems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use. Additional maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is operated under certain severe conditions. Proper mainte- nance is always a good practice! Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to meet your Saab’s service needs. They regularly receive up-to-date Saab ser- vice manuals and parts and technical ser- vice bulletins from Saab and are able, through their franchise agreement, to attend Saab service schools, obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and pur- chase original equipment service and replacement parts. Today’s complex automobiles should only be entrusted to the most knowledgeable service professionals. A Saab dealer is your best choice.

NOTICE

The Check-up will be done by your Saab dealer at no charge and should be done as close as possible to the scheduled 30 days.

SERVICE INTERVALS The maintenance schedule begins with an Inspection Service at 30 days. A time for service message will illuminate on the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is due for regular maintenance. There are twi different messages that will appear:

TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that an oil/filter change is required along with several inspections. This mes- sage is set by the engine management system which calculates service intervals based on several factors including driving habits, ambient temperature, number of cold starts, mileage driven and elapsed time since the last service. Based on this algo- rithm, this message may appear at mileage as low a 8,000 or as high as 15,000 miles. If mileage accumulation does not occur, the message will be set, and maintenance required at a maximum of 2 years.

TIME FOR MAJOR SERVICE will be set when additional maintenance is necessary, such as air filter or spark plug replacement. This message will appear at 30,000 mile intervals. When either message is dis- played, contact your Saab Dealer for a ser- vice appointment. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance in a timely manner may result in serious damage to key components or systems.

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HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled maintenance, present the War- ranties & Service Record Booklet to the ser- vice manager. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will sign the maintenance record. The person responsible for quality assurance at the dealership will also sign and stamp the record with the dealer identification stamp.

Service record retention It is the owner’s responsibility to retain ser- vice records. If possible, you should keep copies of all shop work orders for all service and repairs, whenever performed. As indi- cated in the new car and emission control system warranties, it is important to docu- ment that all necessary maintenance has been done. HOW THE SERVICE RECORD IS ORGA- NIZED The service record is comprised of a main- tenance log and a separate log sheet for list- ing any additional service and repairs. There are five coupons at the front of the section, three of which are for documenting extra engine oil and filter changes, one for extra automatic transmission fluid services necessary for severe service conditions, one for brake fluid changes and one for coolant flushes. These are followed by log sheets for all normal scheduled mainte- nance in the order it is to be performed, beginning with the “First Service”.

Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point. Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and engine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service classifications stated in the “Techni- cal data” section of this Owner’s Manual. The use of extra additives in the oil is not necessary and is not recommended, and may be harmful to turbochargers. More frequent oil changes are recom- mended if your vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions: (cid:127) Most trips are less than 5–10 miles (8– 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.

(cid:127) Most trips include extensive idling

(frequent stop-and-go traffic).

(cid:127) Most trips are through dusty areas (such

as construction zones). If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applica- tions.

If your driving habits match this description, have the engine oil and filter changed in- between normal services at 5,000 mile (8,000 km) intervals. These conditions cause the engine oil to break down faster. The Warranties and Service Record Book- let has provisions to record extra oil changes.

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Service costs Dealer pricing practices and labor for ser- vice work vary. Saab’s recommended ser- vice times for each service point do not include the labor required to replace wear items, such as wiper blades, brake pads or tires. Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times. Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary, except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract. Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment, when necessary, are also addi- tional. Dealer charges for general shop material, regulated hazardous waste removal, recy- cling expenses or other operation costs may also be applied to service and repair invoices and are apt to vary by dealer and location.

Owner assistance Warranties and service problem assistance For complete information about all applica- ble warranties, including the New Car War- ranty, Perforation Warranty, Vehicle Emis- sion Warranty and Emission Perforation Warranty, consult the Warranties and Ser- vice Record Booklet which accompanies this Owner’s Manual. It also contains owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance. If the booklet is lost or misplaced, a new one may be ordered through a Saab dealer or by contacting Saab. In the U.S. there is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Cars USA, Inc. The toll-free number to call from all 50 states is 1-800-955-9007. In Canada, please call the Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1-800-263-1999. A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada. Canadian or U.S. travelers may call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in which they are traveling.

Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada) Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranties and Service Record Booklet. Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in the event of a recall or service campaign. Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind. Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 car lines can be ordered through the dealer. These are comprehensive manuals on CD rom, geared to use by professional technicians. Consult your Saab dealer for prices for your model.

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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to noti- fying Saab Cars USA, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424- 9393 (or 202/366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada, and believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3J2. In addition to notifying Transport Canada in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. In Canada, please call our Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1- 800-263- 1999. Or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7.

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Technical data

General particulars _____ 236 Engine _______________ 238 Engine oil_____________ 238 Fuel__________________ 240 Engines ______________ 240 Electrical system_______ 240 Drive belt _____________ 240 Manual transmission ___ 241 Automatic transmission _ 241 Suspension ___________ 242 Steering ______________ 242 Brake system__________ 242 Wheels and tires _______ 243 Plates and labels _______ 246

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General particulars

Overall length, including bumpers: ______ 182.3'' (4630 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 80.2'' (2038 mm) Maximum height ____________________ 56.9'' (1445 mm) Wheelbase ________________________ 105.3'' (2675 mm) Track:

Front ____________________________ 59.8'' (1520 mm) Rear ____________________________ 59.3'' (1506 mm) Ground clearance at GVW ____________ approx. 120 mm Number of seats (incl. driver) __________ 5
Turning circle:

Measured at vehicle extremities _______ 37.4 ft. (11.4 m) Curb to curb ______________________ 35.4 ft. (10.8 m)

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

V.I.N. plate

Trunk length:

Rear seat raised ___________________ Rear seat lowered _________________ Trunk volume (SAE) _________________

40.8'' (1036 mm) 69.8'' (1774 mm) 15.0 cu.ft. (425 l )

Curb weight

(i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel) _

3174–3461 lbs. (1440–1570 kg) Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ___________ 4343–4453 lbs. (1970–2020 kg)

Maximum axle load:

Front ____________________________ 248 lbs. (1125 kg) Rear ____________________________ 2226 lbs. (1010 kg)

Weight distribution:

Curb weight + driver (154 lbs. (70 kg)), front/rear _________________________ approx. 60/40 % GVW, front/rear____________________ approx. 50/50 % Maximum roof load _________________ 220 lbs. (100 kg) Maximun load in trunk ______________ 175 lbs. (80 kg)

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WARNING

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

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

(cid:127) When carrying a load in the trunk, make sure that it is lashed down securely, particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down.

Trailer: Trailer with brakes ___________________ Max. 3500 lbs.

(1588 kg)

Trailer without brakes ________________ Max. 1000 lbs.

(450 kg)

Recommended towball load ___________ 110–165 lbs.

(50–75 kg)

Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer

with brakes _______________________ 60 mph (100 km/h)

When towing a trailer, increase the pressure

of the rear tires by 0.2 bar (3 psi).

The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB. Note that national restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights (see page 157).

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Engine

Type:

Four cylinders, double overhead camshafts, 16 valves, two balancer shafts, dual-mass flywheel

Cylinder bore_______________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) Stroke ____________________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) Swept volume ______________________ 122 cu.in. (1.998 l) Idling speed________________________ 670 rpm Antifreeze _________________________ Saab-approved

antifreeze

Coolant capacity ____________________ 7.5 qts. (7.1 l)

Engine oil

Oil grade:

We recommend the use of Saab or Mobile oils, available from you Saab dealer, for regular oil changes. These oils are specially developed from high-quality compo- nents to meet the demands of extended service intervals (max. 18,000 miles (30,000 km) or 2 years). Saab and Mobil oils are tested and approved in accordance with the GM standard for long-life oils. Such gasoline engine oils are given the designa- tion GM-LL-A 025. The requirements are the same for diesel oils, though these are given the designation GM-LL-B 025. To ensure optimum engine performance, with regard to lu- brication, the ability to dissolve residues and the neutrali- sation of combustion products in the oil, for a service interval of 18,000 miles (30,000 km) or a maximum of 2 years, the engine oil used must fulfil GM-LL-A 025 (gaso- line engines) or GM-LL-B 025 (diesel engines).

Only oil of the above grades may be used.

Oils of the above grades contain the additives required for the engine to function well. We advise against the use of further additives.

The gasoline engine oil is unique in that not only does it fulfil the stringent requirements demanded by API and ACEA standards but also meets ACEA requirements for fuel-saving properties.

Other grade classifications:

Viscosity:

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API and ACEA designations can also be found on the packag- ing alongside the GM designations GM-LL-A 025 and GM-LL-B 025. Oil for gasoline engines classified in accordance with API standards (American Petroleum Institute) can include SH (since 1993), SJ (since 1996) and SL (from 2001) classes. SL class oils fulfil the most stringent requirements. These grade classes are most often combined with the corresponding class- es for diesel engines. The class designations for diesel engines begin with the letter "C" (Commercial). For example, a grade combination suitable for both types of engine could be API SJ/ CF or SL/CF. Under ACEA nomenclature, oils are divided into Class A for petrol engines and Class B for diesel engines. There is a further class for heavy diesel engines. Each class is divided into three or four (diesel) grades where grades 2 and 3 (diesel: 4) normally encompass products comprising semi and fully- synthetic components. In the same way as in the API system, gasoline and diesel en- gine specifications are combined for products that can be used in both types of engine. For example, a grade designation could be ACEA A2/B2 or ACEA A3/B3-B4.

The viscosity of oil is classified according to the SAE standard (SAE: Society of Automobile Engineers). Nowadays, multigrade oils are always used in cars. The properties of these oils facili- tate starting the car in cold weather but mean that the oil is also sufficiently viscous to coat all moving parts under all operating conditions. Multigrade oils are graded with two viscosities, e.g. 0W-30, where the 0W meets certain viscosity requirements at –22°F (– 30°C), while the 30 fulfils requirements at a temperature of 212°F (100°C). The approved gasoline engine oil, GM-LL-A 025, has a vis- cosity of SAE 0W-30.

Oil capacity, including filter (oil change) __

6.3 qts. (6.0 l)

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Fuel

Fuel tank capacity ___________________ 16.3 U.S. gal. (62 l)

For optimum performance Saab recommends: 2.0t (175 hp) ______________________ Unleaded 90 AON 2.0 Turbo (210 hp) _________________ Unleaded 93 AON

Engines

2.0t Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2500 rpm ____ Compression ratio__________________

175 hp (129 kW) 195 ft.lb. (265 Nm) 9.5:1

2.0 Turbo Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2500 rpm ____ Compression ratio__________________

210 hp (147 kW) 221 ft.lb. (300 Nm) 9.5:1

Electrical system

Voltage ___________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ____________________ 60 or 70 Ah Starter motor_______________________ 1.8 kW Alternator rating: ____________________ 140 A/14 V Firing order ________________________ 1-3-4-2
Spark plugs________________________ NGK PFR6T-10G Electrode gap ______________________ 0.9–1.0 mm

Drive belt

Outside length______________________

40.472'' (1028 mm)

Drive belt

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Type _____________________________ Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential

Oil type (for topping up)_______________ Saab MTF 0063
Oil capacity ________________________ 2.0 qts. (1.9 l) Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest

gear (5th gear): 1.8t and 2.0t ______________________ 27–30/43–45

Type _____________________________ Electronically-

controlled, 5-speed, fully-automatic with hydraulic torque converter, planetary gears and integral final drive. Lock-up function in selector positions 3, 4 and 5.

Selector lever positions_______________ P, R, N, D, M Oil capacity, total____________________ Oil type ___________________________ Saab 3309

7.6 qts. (7.2 litres)

Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate clutches, brake bands and one-way couplings

Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in top gear: 1.8t, 2.0t and 2.0T _________________

28–30/46–49

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Suspension

Brake system

Spring type, front and rear_____________ Coil springs Maximum deflection of springs:

Front ____________________________ 7.0'' (178 mm) Rear ____________________________ 8.3'' (212 mm)

Dampers, front and rear ______________ Gas-filled dampers

Steering

Steering___________________________ Power-assisted steering gear of rack-pinion type and telescopic jointed steering column

Number of turns, lock to lock ___________ 3.0
Oil type ___________________________ Power steering fluid

CHF 11S

Foot brake (ABS) ___________________ Hydraulic disc

brakes with vacuum servo unit. Diago- nally split circuits; ventilated discs on front wheels (some variants also have ventilated rear discs). EBD function (see page 142).

Handbrake ________________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid_________________________ To DOT 4.

Do not use DOT 5.

Disc diameter, 2.0t:

Front ____________________________ 11.22 in. (285 mm) Rear ____________________________ 10.94 in. (278 mm)

Total friction area of brake pads:

Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²) Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²)

Disc diameter, 2.0 Turbo:

Front ____________________________ 11.89 in. (302 mm) Rear ____________________________ 11.57 in. (294 mm)

Total friction area of brake pads:

Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²) Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²)

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NOTICE

Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 17". Snow chains must not be used on the rear wheels.

NOTICE

Wheels larger than 18" must not be fitted. Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with 18" wheels. Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.

Wheels and tires

Summer tires

6.5 x 15" _________________________ 215/60R15 94 H 6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55R16 93 H 7 x 17"___________________________ 215/50R17 91 W or

225/45R17 91 W 7.5 x 18" (accessory) _______________ 225/45 R18 91 W Always contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard.

Winter (snow) tires:

6.5 x 15" wheel ____________________ 195/65 R15 91 Q

M+S

6.5 x 16" wheel ____________________ 205/55 R16 91 Q

M+S or 215/55 R16 93 Q M+S

7 x 17" wheel _____________________ 205/50 R17 93 Q RF

M+S

Compact spare:

Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16" Tire _____________________________ 125/80 R16 97 M or

125/85 R16 97 M

Pressure _________________________ 4.2 bar (60 psi) Maximum life______________________ 2200 miles

(3500 km)

Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)

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Recommended tire/engine combinations

2.0t

2.0 Turbo

Summer tires 215/60 R15 94 H 215/55 R16 93 H 215/50 R17 91 W or 225/45 R17 91 W 225/45 R18 91 W Winter (snow) tires 195/65 R15 91 Q 195/65 R15 95 Q RF 205/55 R16 91 Q 215/55 R16 93 Q 205/50 R17 93 Q RF Wheel sizes 6.5 x 15" 6.5 x 16" 7 x 17" 7.5 x 18" (accessory)

–

– –

– –

–

RF = Reinforcement (tire with reinforced sidewalls)

Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires

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Load/speed mph (km/h) *)

Front psi/kPa

Rear psi/kPa

Tire size

Summer tires 215/60 R15 94 H

215/55 R16 93 H

215/50 R17 91 W or 225/45 R17 91 W

225/45 R18 91 W

1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 1–5 pers./120– (190–) 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 1–5 pers./120– (190–)

Winter tires 195/65 R15 91 Q

205/55 R16 91 Q

1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 195/65 R15 95 Q RF 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 205/50 R17 93 Q RF 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)

215/55 R16 93 Q

*) Do not exeed posted speed limits. By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the sur- rounding air temperature. The values for tire pressure in table above are for tires at 68°F (20°C). The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm (e.g. during highway driving), and decrease as they cool. When the temperature of the tires increases or decreases by 10 degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 2psi/10kPa.

32/220
32/220
38/260
35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
35/240
41/280

33/230
41/280
33/230
41/280
32/220
39/270
32/220
39/270
33/230
38/260

32/220
32/220
38/260
32/220
32/220
38/260
35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
35/240
41/280

33/230
41/280
33/230
41/280
32/220
39/270
32/220
39/270
33/230
38/260

Spare wheel 125/80 R16 97 M or 125/85 R16 97 M

Max 50 (80)

60/420 60/420

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Plates and labels When contacting your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s vehicle identification, engine and gearbox numbers. 1 Modification identity plate (in the spare

wheel compartment)

2 V.I.N. number and barcode, inside wind-

shield

3 Gearbox number 4 Engine number 5 Label for tire pressure and color codes

(trim and body)

6 Certification label 7 Chassis number (stamped on body).

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Position:

Vehicle identifi- cation number:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Y S 3 F D 4 5 S X 3 1 016584

12

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

1 Region ________ 2 Country _______ 3 Manufacturer ___ 4 Product line ____

5 Model series ___

Y = Northern Europe S = Sweden 3 = Saab Automobile AB F = 9-3
B = 9-3 Linear D = 9-3 Arc F = 9-3 Vector

6 Body version ___

7 Gearbox _______

8 Engine variant __

9 Check digit_____ 10 Model year ____ 11 Factory _______ 12 Serial number __

4 = 4-door 5 = 5-speed manual 6 = 6-speed manual 9 = 5-speed automatic S = 2.0t Y = 2.0 Turbo 0-9 or X 3 = 2003
1 = Trollhättan 000001-999999

Car alarm Listed below are a number of examples of programmable functions. (cid:127) Cabin lighting switched on when the car

alarm is tripped.

(cid:127) Sensitivity of the movement sensor. (cid:127) Audible signal produced by horn or car

alarm siren.

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Technical data

Several of the systems in your Saab can be customized to better suit your individual needs. Contact your Saab dealer

Central locking system Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Consult a Saab dealer for further informa- tion. Listed below are a number of examples of programmable functions. (cid:127) Audible confirmation of arming/disarming

the car alarm.

(cid:127) Automatic unlocking when car stopped

and remote control removed from the igni- tion switch.

(cid:127) Trunk lid locked when car driven off or

30 s after being shut.

(cid:127) Length of audible and visual acknowl-

edgements.

(cid:127) Possibility to have the trunk lid unlocked

when doors unlocked, yes/no.

(cid:127) Central locking relocks the car automati-

cally if a door or the trunk lid is not opened, yes/no. If the car has an alarm, this is rearmed.

Warning and indications that can be shown on the SID

Symbol Text

Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.

Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer.

Release park brake.

Oil pressure low. Make a safe stop. Turn off engine.

Low engine oil level. Fill oil now.

Engine malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.

Reduced engine power. Contact Saab dealer.

Coolant level low. Refill.

Hot engine. Make a safe stop. Run engine on idle.

Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.

Use your seatbelt.

Gearbox malfunction. Limited performance. Contact Saab dealer. Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop. Open hood to cool down. Battery not charging. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer.

A/C off due to high engine temperature.

Headlight levelling malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.

Tap brakes lightly before using cruise control.

Traction control failure. Contact Saab dealer.

Stability control failure. Contact Saab dealer.

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Washer fluid level low. Refill.

Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer.

Remote control battery low. Replace battery.

X: standard key Y: valet key Key No: Z

Lock system failure. Contact Saab dealer.

Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. Steering wheel locked. Pull out key, turn steering wheel. Try again. Immobilizer failure. Try starting again. Contact Saab dealer.

Theft protection failure. Contact Saab dealer.

Alarm has been triggered since being armed.

Tighten fuel filler cap.

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Technical data

Rear left seat backrest unlocked.

Rear right seat backrest unlocked.

Parking assistance malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.

Parking assistance sensor interference.

Close doors.

Left brake light failure

Left high beam failure.

Left low beam failure.

Rear fog light failure.

Right brake light failure.

Right high beam failure.

Right low beam failure.

High mounted brake light failure.

Left front turn signal failure.

Left rear turn signal failure.

Right front turn signal failure.

Right rear turn signal failure.

Left rear position light failure.

Right rear position light failure.

Tire pressure system failure. Contact Saab dealer. Tire pressure low, rear left. Check tires. Tire pressure low, rear right. Check tires.

Tire pressure low, front right. Check tires. Tire pressure low, front left. Check tires.

Flat tire rear left. Make a safe stop.

Flat tire rear right. Make a safe stop.

Flat tire front left. Make a safe stop.

Flat tire front right. Make a safe stop.

Time for service.

Index

A/C __________________________ 82
ABS brakes ___________________ 142
ACC _________________________ 84
Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 98
Air conditioning _________________ 82
Air filter ______________________ 178
Air pressure, tyres ______________ 207
Airbag ________________________ 26
Anchorage eyes _______________ 118
Anti-corrosion treatment _________ 220
Antilock braking system _________ 142
Anti-spin _____________________ 144
Ashtrays _____________________ 108
Autochecking of lights, warning and indicator lights _________________ 58
Autodimming ______________ 111, 112
Automatic climate control (ACC) ____ 84
Automatic transmission __________ 134
Automatic tyre pressure monitoring 207

Battery ______________________ 182
Bedding-in of new brake pads ____ 132
Before towing a trailer ___________ 160
Bonnet ______________________ 172

Bootlid, driving when open _______ 163
Bootlid, opening ________________ 41
Brake fluid, grade ______________ 242
Brakes _______________________ 141
Braking ______________________ 141
Bulb changing _________________ 188
Bulb table ____________________ 198

Cabin lighting _________________ 105
Car alarm _____________________ 46
Car transport __________________ 166
Care of air conditioning __________ 225
Change of address notification ____ 232
Changing bulbs ________________ 188
Changing engine oil ____________ 177
Changing the battery, remote control 44
Changing wheels ______________ 214
Changing wiper blades __________ 186
Checking the number of remote controls ________________ 43
Checks before towing a trailer ____ 160
Child safety ____________________ 21
Child safety locks, rear doors ______ 42
Child seats ____________________ 21
Cigarette lighter ________________ 108
Cleaning the engine bay _________ 218
Cleaning upholstery ____________ 217
Climate control system, manual ____ 79
Compact spare ________________ 212

Index

251
Compass _____________________ 115
Condensation water, A/C _________ 82
Coolant ______________________ 179
Cruise control _________________ 140
Cup holder ____________________ 107

Date codes, tyres ______________ 212
Deep water, driving through ______ 163
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 75
Direction indicators ______________ 75
Donor battery, boost starting ______ 168
Door handles ___________________ 38
Door mirrors __________________ 110
Drive belt _____________________ 185
Drive belt, length _______________ 240
Driver’s seat with memory _________ 19
Driving at night ________________ 163
Driving in cold climates __________ 155
Driving in deep water ____________ 163
Driving in hot climates ___________ 156
Driving techniques ______________ 153
Driving with a heavy load on hilly roads ___________________ 136
Driving with a load ______________ 162
Driving with a roof load __________ 161
Driving with the bootlid open ______ 163
Driving with the compact spare wheel __________________ 167

Index

252
ESP, anti-skid system ___________ 146
Economical motoring ___________ 153
Electric engine heater ___________ 154
Electric heating, front seats ____ 83, 92
Electric windows ________________ 99
Electrical system, technical data ___ 240
Electrically adjustable seats _______ 18
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) _ 146
Electronic steering wheel lock ____ 123
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest ____________________ 119
Emergency operation of the sunroof 104
Engine bay, cleaning ___________ 218
Engine heater _________________ 154
Engine immobilizer ______________ 45
Engine number ________________ 246
Engine oil, checking ____________ 176
Engine oil, grade _______________ 238
Engine oil, volume _____________ 239
Engine temperature gauge ________ 60
Engine, description _____________ 173
Engine, technical data __________ 238
Engines ______________________ 240
Extra electrical socket ___________ 108

Factors affecting fuel consumption _ 153
Filler cap _____________________ 129

Filling up _____________________ 128
Flat spots, tyres ________________ 217
Folding down the rear seat _______ 116
Front fog lights _________________ 74
Front towing eye _______________ 164
Fuel filler flap, emergency opening __ 52
Fuel gauge ____________________ 61
Fuel grade ____________________ 240
Functions, car alarm _____________ 50
Fuse panel in luggage compartment 202
Fuse table ____________________ 201
Fuses _______________________ 199

GDO, garage door opener _______ 112
Garage door opener ____________ 112
Gear selector indicator, automatic transmission __________ 62
Gearbox number _______________ 246
Glove compartment _____________ 109
Glove compartment lighting ______ 196

Handbrake ___________________ 148
Hazard warning lights ____________ 75
Head restraints _________________ 20
Headlight flasher ________________ 72
Headlight levelling _______________ 73

Headlights _____________________ 72
Heated door mirrors _____________ 83
Horn __________________________ 98
Horn button ____________________ 98

Ignition switch _________________ 122
Immobilizer ____________________ 45
Important considerations for driving 125
Important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters ____ 126
Indicator lights __________________ 54
Instrument illumination, adjusting ___ 73
Interior lighting _________________ 105
Interior rearview mirror __________ 111
Intermittent malfunctioning, central locking _________________ 40

Jack _________________________ 214
Jump starting __________________ 168

Key __________________________ 38
Kick-down ____________________ 136

L LATCH (child safety) _____________ 22
Labels and plates, location _______ 246
Lashing eyes __________________ 118
Laying the car up ______________ 150
Leather upholstery, cleaning ______ 218
Limp-home ___________________ 126
Limp-home, automatic transmission 137
Load carriers, roof ______________ 161
Load indices, tyres _____________ 209
Load-through hatch _____________ 117
Locking a car with flat battery ______ 41
Locks ________________________ 38
Long-term parking ______________ 150
Luggage compartment __________ 116
Luggage compartment lighting 106, 119
Luggage compartment lighting, changing ____________________ 197

MAXI fuses ___________________ 200
Main instrument panel ___________ 54
Main/dipped beam ______________ 72
Maintenance schedule __________ 230
Manual climate control ___________ 79
Manual gear selection ___________ 139
Manual gearbox _______________ 133
Manual tripping of car alarm _______ 49
Materials used in the car, reclamation 222

Memory, driver’s seat ____________ 19
Milometer _____________________ 59
Movement sensor, car alarm ______ 48
Mug holder ___________________ 107

Night driving __________________ 163
Number plate lighting, changing ___ 196

ORVR _______________________ 174
Oil capacity, engine _____________ 239
Opening handles ________________ 38
Opening the fuel filler flap manually _ 52
Owner assistance ______________ 232

Panic function, car alarm _________ 49
Park Brake Shift Lock ___________ 135
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary override ____________ 137
Parking ______________________ 148
Parking aid ___________________ 151
Parking brake _________________ 148
Parking on a hill _______________ 149
Pinch protection, electric windows _ 100
Pinch protection, sunroof ________ 104

Index

253
Plates and labels, location ________ 246
Polishing and waxing ____________ 219
Poly-V-belt ____________________ 185
Position lights __________________ 72
Power steering fluid, checking _____ 181
Power steering fluid, grade _______ 242
Pressure gauge _________________ 61
Profiles, customized settings _______ 64
Puncture, changing wheels _______ 214

Quick guide, remote control _______ 39

Rain sensor ____________________ 77
Rear fog light ___________________ 74
Rear seats, folding down _________ 116
Rear towing eye _______________ 165
Rear window heating _____________ 83
Rearview mirrors _______________ 110
Recirculation ___________________ 82
Recommendations for automatic transmission, towing a trailer ____ 158
Recommendations for manual gearbox, towing a trailer ________ 159
Recommended fuel grades _______ 128
Recommended snow chains ______ 243
Refueling _____________________ 128

Index

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Remote control _________________ 38
Remote locking malfunction _______ 40
Reporting safety defects _________ 233
Rev counter ___________________ 59
Reversing lights ________________ 76
Roof lighting __________________ 105
Roof lighting, changing __________ 196
Running-in ___________________ 132

SAHR, head restraint ____________ 20
SID __________________________ 64
SPA _________________________ 151
Saab Information Display _________ 64
Saab Parking Assistance ________ 151
Saab Trionic engine management system __________ 174
Safety belts ____________________ 11
Seatbelts ______________________ 11
Seatbelts, care ________________ 217
Seatbelts, checking _____________ 217
Seats _________________________ 16
Securing a load ________________ 118
Sentronic, manual gear selection __ 139
Service costs _________________ 232
Service information _____________ 232
Service intervals _______________ 230
Service record retention _________ 231
Shifting the wheels _____________ 209
Signalling, horn _________________ 98

Ski hatch _____________________ 117
Spare wheel __________________ 212
Speed ratings, tyres ____________ 209
Speedometer __________________ 60
Starting the engine _____________ 123
Steering wheel adjustment ________ 98
Steering wheel lock _____________ 123
Storage compartments __________ 109
Sun visor _____________________ 106
Sunroof ______________________ 102
Switches ______________________ 72

Trip computer __________________ 65
Trip meter _____________________ 59
Trolley jack ___________________ 215
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC ____ 224
Turbo gauge ___________________ 61
Tyre date code ________________ 212
Tyre markings _________________ 209
Tyre pressure _________________ 207
Tyre pressure monitoring, automatic 207
Tyre sizes ____________________ 243
Tyres ________________________ 206

TCS _________________________ 144
Technical data _________________ 236
Textile carpeting, cleaning _______ 218
Tightening torque, wheels ________ 216
Tools and spare wheel __________ 212
Touching up paintwork __________ 219
Towbar ______________________ 157
Towbar load __________________ 159
Towing ______________________ 164
Towing a trailer ________________ 157
Towing the car ________________ 165
Traction Control System (TCS) ____ 144
Transmission oil, checking _______ 178
Transmission oil, grade __________ 241
Transmission, automatic _________ 134
Transmission, manual ___________ 133
Transporting the car ____________ 166

Upholstery care ________________ 217
Upholstery, cleaning ____________ 217
Useful tips on night driving _______ 163
Useful tips on starting petrol engines 125

Vanity mirror __________________ 106
Vehicle identification number _____ 246
Vehicle recovery _______________ 166

Warning labels ___________________ 7
Warning lights __________________ 54
Warning triangle ________________ 76

Index

255

Washer fluid __________________ 186
Washer jets ___________________ 187
Washers ______________________ 76
Washing _____________________ 218
Waxing and polishing ___________ 219
Wear indicators, tyres ___________ 211
Wheel change _________________ 214
Wheels ______________________ 206
Wheels and tyres, sizes _________ 243
Windscreen washers ____________ 76
Windscreen wipers ______________ 76
Wing mirrors __________________ 110
Winter driving _________________ 155
Wiper blades __________________ 186
Wipers ________________________ 76

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Notes

Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan M2003

Safety Security Instruments and controls Interior equipment

10
37
53
97
Starting and driving 121
Car care 171
Maintenance and owner assistance 229
Technical data 235
Index 251

© Saab Automobile AB 2002
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden

2

WARNING

WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed.

NOTICE

NOTICE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed.

Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorpo- rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. If you have any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc., your Saab dealer will be pleased to help, or you may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the U.S. at 1-800-955- 9007 or email them at saab- [email protected]. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999.

Enjoy the road ahead! Saab Automobile AB

Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB.

Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 will be available with the fol- lowing engine variants: (cid:127) 2.0t 175 hp (cid:127) 2.0 Turbo 210 hp Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not specify the equipment or features included on individual models. Importation and distribution of Saab auto- mobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by Saab Cars, Inc. in the United States and by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada.

We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and keep it in the car for future refer- ence. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on page 3–6. A list of content is given at the beginning of each section of the man- ual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet which contains important warranty information and speci- fies the regular maintenance to be carried out. Also included is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warranties and (U.S. customers), a dealer directory with Roadside Assistance Pro- gram information.

Instrument panel

Direction indicators _______ 75
High/low beam control stalk 72
Cruise Control ___________ 140

Rear fog light____________ 74
Front fog lights___________ 74
High/low beam __________ 72
Changing bulbs __________ 188
Headlight levelling ________ 73
Parking lights____________ 72

Fuel gauge __________________ Speedometer ________________ Turbo gauge _________________ Temperature gauge____________ Warning and indicator lights _____ Tachometer __________________ Odometer and trip meter ________

61
60
61
60
54
59
59

Saab Information display (SID) ___ Profiler ______________________ Clock _______________________

64
64
69

Replacing wiper blades ___ 186
Washers and wipers______ 76
Washer fluid ____________ 186

84
Automatic climate control __ Manual climate control ____ 79
Car care and maintenance _ 224
Seat heating ____________ 83
92
Seat heating, ACC _______ Hazard warning lights_____ 75

Ashtray _____________________ 108
Cigarette lighter _______________ 108

4
Exterior

Body __________________ 219
Touching up paintwork ____ 219
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 220
Service program _________ 230
Sunroof ________________ 102
Washing _______________ 218
Waxing and polishing _____ 219

Taillights _______________ 194
Brake lights _____________ 194
Changing bulbs __________ 188
Light switches ___________ 72

Trunk __________________ 116
Lighting ________________ 194
Folding down the rear seat _ 116
Load-through hatch_______ 117
Spare wheel ____________ 119
Tools __________________ 119

Towing_________________ 164
Towing hook eyes ________ 164
Towing a trailer __________ 157

Maximum loads _______________ 236
Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ 161
Roof load ____________________ 161

Hood _______________________ 172
Washing the engine bay_________ 218

Front lights _____________ 190
Direction indicators_______ 75
Changing bulbs _________ 188
Headlight levelling (Bi- 73
Xenon) _______________ 72
Dipswitch ______________ Headlight switches _______ 72
Headlight washers _______ 186

Trunk lock ______________ Central locking __________ Lock buttons____________ Child safety locks ________

41
38
38
42

Fuel grade _____________ 240
Fuel gauge _____________ 61
Economical motoring _____ 153
Fuel filler door __________ 128