2004 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

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. These conditions cause the engine oil to break down faster. The Warranties and Service Record Book- let has provisions to record extra oil changes.

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 series of coupons on which to record services as they are performed. There are additional coupons for documenting extra engine oil and filter changes, extra automatic trans- mission fluid services necessary for severe service conditions, and brake fluid changes. 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 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.

(cid:127) 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 your dealer. These are comprehensive manuals on CD rom, geared to use by pro- fessional technicians. Consult your Saab dealer for prices for your model.

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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.

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Reporting Safety Defects (USA) 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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Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorder Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehi- cles, has a number of sophisticated com- puter systems that monitor and control sev- eral aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle comput- ers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor condi- tions for airbag deployment, to provide anti- lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during reg- ular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash or near crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorder (EDR). In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as engine speed, throttle position, vehicle speed, seat belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance data, and the severity of a collision. These data have been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. These on-board systems are somewhat like the data recorders on many airplanes, but they do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants.

To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. Saab will not access infor- mation about a crash event or share it with others other than (a) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, (b) in response to an official request of police or similar government office, (c) as part of Saab’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or (d) as required by law. In addition, once Saab collects or receives data, Saab may (a) use the data for research needs, (b) make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be main- tained and need is shown, or (c) share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-Saab organiza- tions for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. Please check the OnStar subscription ser- vice agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection.

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General data __________ 268 Engine _______________ 270 Engine oil_____________ 270 Fuel__________________ 271 Engines ______________ 271 Electrical system_______ 272 Drive belt _____________ 272 Manual transmission ___ 272 Automatic transmission _ 273 Suspension ___________ 273 Steering ______________ 273 Brake system__________ 274 Wheels and tires _______ 275 Plates and labels _______ 278

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Overall length, including bumpers: ______ 182.5'' (4635 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 80.2'' (2038 mm) Maximum height ____________________ 57.8'' (1468 mm) Wheelbase ________________________ 105.3'' (2675 mm) Track:

Front ____________________________ 60.0'' (1524 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)

Trunk length:

Rear seat raised ___________________ 40.8'' (1036 mm) Rear seat lowered__________________ 69.8'' (1774 mm) Convertible _______________________ 29.1" (740 mm)

Trunk volume (SAE):

Sport Sedan ______________________ 15.0 cu.ft. (425 l) Convertible, soft top raised ___________ 12.4 cu.ft. (352 l) Convertible, soft top folded ___________ 8.3 cu.ft. (235 l)

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 and load capacity are specified in the vehicle registration documents.

V.I.N. plate

Curb weight

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

Convertible _______________________

Gross vehicle weight (GVW):

Sport Sedan ______________________

Convertible _______________________

3200–3420 lbs. (1450–1550 kg) 3570–3700 lbs. (1620–1680 kg)

4120–4340 lbs. (1870–1970 kg) 4460–4520 lbs. (2025–2050 kg)

Maximum axle load:

Sport Sedan, front _________________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg) Sport Sedan, rear __________________ 2230 lbs. (1010 kg) Convertible, front __________________ 2540 lbs. (1150 kg) Convertible, rear ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg)

Weight distribution:

Curb weight + driver (150 lbs. (68 kg)), front/rear (Sport Sedan and Convertible) GVW, front/rear (Sport Sedan and Con- vertible)__________________________ approx. 50/50 % Maximum roof load, Sport Sedan _______ 220 lbs. (100 kg) Maximum load in trunk:

approx. 60/40 %

Sport Sedan ______________________ 175 lbs. (80 kg) Convertible _______________________ 220 lbs. (100 kg)

The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed: Sport Sedan ______________________ 925 lbs. (420 kg) Convertible _______________________ 820 lbs. (372 kg)

Maximum combined weight of driver and

passengers ______________________ Sport Sedan (5x150 lbs.) ____________ 750 lbs. (340 kg) Convertible (4x150 lbs.) _____________ 600 lbs. (272 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) See also page 180.

Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer

with brakes _______________________ 60 mph (100 km/h)

When towing a trailer, increase the pressure

of the rear tires by 20 kPa (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 178).

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Engine

Type:

Engine oil

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

To meet demands in Saab's extended service intervals all en- gines are filled with specially designed synthetic factory fill oils. Long service intervals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil. By using oils approved by Saab you minimise the tendencies for oil sludge build, by that protecting the engine from harmful, wear increasing, deposits.

Cylinder bore_______________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) Stroke ____________________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) Swept volume ______________________ 122 cu.in. (1.998 l) Idling speed________________________ 720 rpm.

When the engine load increases, e.g. the steering wheel is turned, the idling speed is raised to 900 rpm.

Antifreeze _________________________ Saab-approved

antifreeze

Coolant capacity ____________________ 7.5 qts. (7.1 l)

Approved oils:

All gasoline engines - Fully Synthetic Engine Oil fulfilling GM- LL-A-025 requirements. To ensure being able to take advantage of the Saab specified service intervals, be sure to select a fully synthetic engine oil fulfilling GM-LL-A-025 requirements.

Servicing/Oil changes:

To be able to use recommended service intervals the need to use only approved engine oils is vital. Use only engine oils ap- proved for your engine. Service should be done according to the recommended service intervals to optimize your engine's function through out its entire life. Saab Automobile AB will not take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to ne- glecting to meet above mentioned requirements. At your Saab dealers you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil en- gine oils. Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs. We recommend that you, with the help of our skilled service personnel, choose your oil from that selection. Other oil companies also have engine oils approved according to the table above. Oils meeting these standards may be identi- fied as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet your engines requirements. You should only use oil that meets your engines specific requirements

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Fuel

Fuel tank capacity___________________ 16.05 U.S. gal. (61 l)

For optimum performance Saab recommends: 2.0t (175 hp) ______________________ Unleaded 90 AON 2.0 Turbo (210 hp) _________________ Unleaded 90 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 5300 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2500 rpm ____ Compression ratio _________________

210 hp (155 kW) 221 ft.lb. (300 Nm) 9.5:1

Recommended oil viscosities.

Viscosity is a measurement of the oils thickness. The thickness influences, among other things, the fuel economy. For best function Saab recommends: For gasoline engines, SAE 0W-30 engine oil.

Some oil companies have engine oils meeting our requirements (GM-LL-A-025) but with other viscosities than what we recom- mend as a first choice. Those engine oils are also accepted.

Extra engine oil additives.

Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils are all you will need for good engine performance and protection.

When to change engine oil.

Your vehicle has a display (SID) where time for service will be shown. Based not only on mileage but also on driving condi- tions the mileage at which a service will be indicated can vary considerably.

Under normal circumstances the service indication will come on at or around 15 000 miles or 2 years.

For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used.

When the message for service is displayed you need to have the required service done as soon as possible. After the service your service personnel will reset the service in- dicator. It is important to reset the service indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service.

Oil capacity, including filter (oil change) __ 6.3 qts. (6.0 l)

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Electrical system

Voltage ___________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ____________________ 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)

Manual transmission

Type _____________________________ Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential

Oil type (for topping up)_______________ Saab MTF 0063
Oil capacity:

5-speed _________________________ 1.9 qts. (1.8 l), to

level plug

6-speed, 2.0 Turbo _________________ 3.15 qts. (3.0 l)

Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest

gear (5th gear) ____________________ 27–30 (43–48)

Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest

gear (6th gear) ____________________ 29–34 (46–55)

Drive belt

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Suspension

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Type _____________________________ Electronically con-

trolled, 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 ____________________ 7.6 qts. (7.2 litres) Oil type ___________________________ Saab 3309

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

Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in top gear:

2.0t and 2.0T _____________________ 28–30/46–49

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

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Brake system

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 161).

Park brake_________________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _________________________ To DOT 4.

Do not use DOT 5.

Disc diameter:

Front ____________________________ 11.22 in.

(285 mm) **)

Front (certain variants only) *) ________ 11.89 in.

(302 mm) **)

Rear ____________________________ 10.94 in. (278 mm) Rear (certain variants only) *) ________ 11.49 in.

(292 mm) **)

Total friction area of brake pads:

Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²) Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²) *)15" wheels and 16" aluminium wheels must not be fitted to these variants since the diameter of the brake discs does not allow this. **) ventilated

Hydraulic unit for soft top, Convertible

Oil capacity_______________________ Oil type __________________________ CHF 11S

0.6 qt. (0.6 l)

Wheels and tires

Summer tires

6.5 x 15" _________________________ 205/65 R15 94 H 6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55 R16 93 H 7 x 17"___________________________ 225/45 R17 94 W

RF/XL

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 ____________________ 205/65 R15 91 Q

M+S

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

M+S or 215/55 R16 93 Q 7 x 17" wheel _____________________ 225/45 R17 94 Q

M+S RF/XL

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NOTICE

Snow chains: Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: Wheels 6.5 x 15"_______ 205/65 R15 M+S or

Tires

205/65 R15

6.5 x 16"_______ 205/55 R16 M+S or

215/55 R16

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".

Compact spare:

NOTICE

Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16" Tire _____________________________ 125/85 R16 99 M Pressure _________________________ 420 kPa (60 psi) Maximum life______________________ 2200 miles

(3500 km)

Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)

Wheels larger than 17" must not be fitted for reasons stated on page 234. Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with 17" wheels. Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.

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Recommended tire/engine combinations

2.0t

2.0 Turbo

Summer tires 205/65 R15 94 H 215/55 R16 93 H 225/45 R17 94 W RF/XL Winter (snow) tires 205/65 R15 94 Q 205/55 R16 91 Q *) 215/55 R16 93 Q 225/45 R17 94 Q RF/XL Wheel sizes 6.5 x 15" 6.5 x 16" 7 x 17"

– –

–

–

*) Not recommended in combination with sport chassis. RF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire.

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*) Do not exceed 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.

Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires

Tire size

Summer tires 205/65 R15 94 H

215/55 R16 93 H

225/45 R17 94 W RF/XL

Winter tires 205/65 R15 91 Q

205/55 R16 91 Q

215/55 R16 93 Q

225/45 R17 94 Q RF/XL Spare wheel 125/85 R16 99 M

Load/speed mph (km/h) *)

Front kPa/psi

Rear kPa/psi

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

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

240/35
280/41
240/35
280/41
240/35
280/41
250/36
290/42

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

240/35
280/41
240/35
280/41
240/35
280/41
250/36
290/42

Max 50 (80)

420/60 420/60

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

shield

2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA: Label for color codes (trim and body) Canada: Label for tire pressure and color codes (trim and body)

5 Certification label 6 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 9 Y X 4 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 2 = Convertible 5 = 5-speed manual 6 = 6-speed manual 9 = 5-speed automatic S = 2.0t Y = 2.0 Turbo 0-9 or X 4 = 2004
1 = Trollhättan 6 = Graz 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) Panic function can be enabled on cars

without car alarm.

Courtesy Headlamp Feature (cid:127) The length of time the lights are on. (cid:127) Whether the reversing light or tail lights should come on as well as the dipped beam.

Automatic Climate System (ACC) (cid:127) To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car, recirculation can be acti- vated automatically while the windshield is washed. The recirculation symbol will however not light up. This function is optional; contact a Saab dealer.

(cid:127) To increase the flow of air to the panel and

floor vents, the defroster vents can be deselected (may desirable in hot climates).

(cid:127) Convertible: A/C compressor not

switched off when the soft top is open.

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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.

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 parking brake.

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

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.

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Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.

Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer.

Use your seatbelt.

Remote control battery low.

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.

Washer fluid level low. Refill.

2: standard key 0: valet key Key No: 1

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.

Rear left seat backrest unlocked.

Rear right seat backrest unlocked.

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.

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Parking assistance 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.

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A/C __________________________ 101
ABS brakes ____________________ 161
ACC _________________________ 103
Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 116
Air conditioning _________________ 101
Air filter _______________________ 198
Airbag _________________________ 28
Anchorage eyes ________________ 137
Anti-corrosion treatment __________ 253
Antilock braking system __________ 161
Anti-spin ______________________ 163
Ashtrays ______________________ 126
Autochecking of lights, warning and indicator lights __________________ 78
Autodimming _______________ 129, 130
Automatic climate control (ACC) ____ 103
Automatic tire pressure monitoring __ 229
Automatic transmission ___________ 153

Battery _______________________ 202
Bedding-in of new brake pads _____ 151
Before towing a trailer ____________ 181
Bi-xenon headlights _____________ 209

Bi-xenon headlights, head light levelling _______________________ 91
Brake fluid, grade _______________ 274
Brakes ________________________ 160
Braking _______________________ 160
Bulb changing __________________ 208
Bulb table _____________________ 221
Buying new tires ________________ 233

Cabin lighting __________________ 123
Cabin lighting, Convertible _________ 70
Car alarm ______________________ 48
Car transport ___________________ 186
Care of air conditioning ___________ 256
Change of address notification _____ 264
Changing a tire _________________ 245
Changing bulbs _________________ 208
Changing engine oil _____________ 197
Changing the battery, remote control _ 46
Changing wiper blades ___________ 206
Checking the number of remote controls _______________________ 45
Checks before towing a trailer _____ 181
Child safety _____________________ 21
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 44
Child seats _____________________ 21
Cigarette lighter _________________ 126
Cleaning the engine bay __________ 249
Cleaning upholstery _____________ 249

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Climate control system, manual _____ 98
Closing the soft top manually, Convertible ____________________ 60
Closing the soft top, Convertible _____ 56
Clutch interlock _________________ 152
Compact spare _________________ 243
Compass ______________________ 133
Condensation water, A/C _________ 101
Convertible _____________________ 53
Convertible, washing _____________ 251
Coolant _______________________ 199
Cruise control __________________ 159
Cup holder _____________________ 124

Date codes, tires ________________ 243
Deep water, driving through _______ 183
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 240
Determining correct load, tires _____ 242
Direction indicator stalk switch ______ 93
Direction indicators _______________ 93
Dome light, Convertible ___________ 218
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 217
Donor battery, boost starting _______ 187
Door handles ____________________ 40
Door mirrors ___________________ 128
Drive belt ______________________ 205
Drive belt, length ________________ 272
Driver’s seat with memory __________ 19
Driving at night _________________ 184

Index

284
Driving in cold climates ___________ 175
Driving in deep water ____________ 183
Driving in hot climates ____________ 177
Driving techniques ______________ 173
Driving with a heavy load on hilly roads ________________________ 155
Driving with a load ______________ 183
Driving with a roof load ___________ 182
Driving with the compact spare wheel 187
Driving with the trunk lid open ______ 183

EDR _________________________ 266
ESP, anti-skid system ____________ 165
Easy entry, Convertible ____________ 65
Economical motoring ____________ 173
Electric engine heater ____________ 174
Electric heating, front seats ___ 102, 111
Electric windows ________________ 117
Electric windows, Convertible _______ 69
Electrical system, technical data ____ 272
Electrically adjustable seats ________ 18
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) __ 165
Electronic steering wheel lock _____ 142
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest _____________________ 138
Emergency operation of the sunroof _ 122
Engine bay, cleaning ____________ 249
Engine heater __________________ 174
Engine immobilizer _______________ 47

Engine number _________________ 278
Engine oil, checking _____________ 196
Engine oil, grade ________________ 270
Engine oil, volume _______________ 271
Engine temperature gauge _________ 80
Engine, description ______________ 193
Engine, technical data ____________ 270
Engines _______________________ 271
Event Data Recorder ____________ 266
Extra electrical socket ____________ 126

GDO, garage door opener _________ 130
Gear selector indicator, automatic transmission ___________________ 82
Gearbox number ________________ 278
General safety instructions, Convertible ____________________ 54
Glove compartment ______________ 126
Glove compartment lighting ________ 219

Facilitating entry to rear seat, Convertible ____________________ 65
Factors affecting fuel consumption __ 173
Filler cap ______________________ 148
Filling up ______________________ 147
Flat spots, tires _________________ 232
Floor jack _____________________ 246
Folding down the rear seat ________ 134
Front fog lights __________________ 93
Front towing eye ________________ 184
Fuel gauge _____________________ 81
Fuel grade _____________________ 271
Functions, car alarm ______________ 51
Fuse panel in luggage compartment _ 225
Fuse table _____________________ 224
Fuses ________________________ 222

Handbrake _____________________ 167
Hazard warning lights _____________ 94
Head restraint, Convertible _________ 66
Head restraints __________________ 20
Headlight flasher _________________ 92
Headlight levelling ________________ 91
Headlights ______________________ 91
Heated door mirrors _____________ 102
Hood _________________________ 192
Horn __________________________ 116
Horn button ____________________ 116

If a tire goes flat _________________ 237
Ignition switch __________________ 140
Immobilizer _____________________ 47

Important considerations for driving _ 144
Important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 145
Indicator lights ___________________ 74
Inflation, tires __________________ 231
Instrument illumination, adjusting ____ 92
Interior lighting _________________ 123
Interior lighting, Convertible ________ 70
Interior rearview mirror ___________ 129
Intermittent malfunctioning, central locking _______________________ 42

Jump starting __________________ 187

Key ___________________________ 40
Kick-down _____________________ 155

LATCH (child safety) ______________ 22
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 238
Labels and plates, location ________ 278
Lashing eyes ___________________ 137
Laying the car up _______________ 169
Leather upholstery, cleaning _______ 249

Lighting in luggage compartment, Convertible ____________________ 70
Limp-home ____________________ 144
Limp-home, automatic transmission _ 156
Load carriers, roof _______________ 182
Load indices, tires _______________ 239
Loading your vehicle _____________ 240
Load-through hatch ______________ 136
Locking a car with flat battery _______ 43
Locks __________________________ 40
Long-term parking _______________ 169
Luggage compartment ___________ 134
Luggage compartment lighting _ 124, 138
Luggage compartment lighting, Convertible ____________________ 70
Luggage compartment lighting, changing _____________________ 219

MAXI fuses ____________________ 223
Main instrument panel _____________ 74
Main/dipped beam _______________ 92
Maintenance schedule ___________ 262
Manual climate control ____________ 98
Manual gear selection ____________ 158
Manual gearbox ________________ 152
Manual tripping of car alarm ________ 50
Materials used in the car, reclamation 255
Memory, driver’s seat _____________ 19
Messages on SID, Convertible ______ 63

285
Milometer _______________________ 79
Mug holder ____________________ 124

Index

New tires, buying ________________ 233
Night driving ___________________ 184
Number plate lighting, changing ____ 219

ORVR ________________________ 194
Oil capacity, engine ______________ 271
Opening handles _________________ 40
Opening the soft top, Convertible ____ 56
Outside mirrors _________________ 128
Owner assistance _______________ 264

Panic function, car alarm ___________ 50
Park Brake Shift Lock ____________ 154
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary override ______________________ 156
Parking _______________________ 167
Parking aid ____________________ 170
Parking brake __________________ 167
Parking on a hill _________________ 168
Pinch protection, electric windows __ 118

Index

286
Pinch protection, sunroof _________ 122
Plates and labels, location ________ 278
Polishing and waxing ____________ 251
Poly-V-belt ____________________ 205
Position lights ___________________ 91
Power steering fluid, checking _____ 201
Power steering fluid, grade ________ 273
Pressure gauge _________________ 80
Pressure, tires __________________ 231
Profiles, customized settings _______ 83

Quality grading, tires _____________ 235
Quick guide, remote control ________ 41

Recommendations for manual gearbox, towing a trailer _________ 180
Recommended fuel grades ________ 147
Recommended snow chains _______ 275
Refueling ______________________ 147
Remote control __________________ 40
Remote locking malfunction ________ 42
Replacement, wheel _____________ 236
Reporting safety defects __________ 265
Rev counter _____________________ 78
Reversing lights _________________ 94
Roll bars, Convertible _____________ 68
Roll-over protection, Convertible _____ 68
Roof lighting ___________________ 123
Roof lighting, changing ___________ 217
Running-in _____________________ 151

Rain sensor _____________________ 96
Raising the soft top manually, Convertible ____________________ 60
Reading lights, Convertible _________ 70
Rear fog light ___________________ 93
Rear seats, folding down _________ 134
Rear towing eye ________________ 185
Rear window heating ____________ 102
Rearview mirrors ________________ 128
Recirculation ___________________ 101
Recommendations for automatic transmission, towing a trailer _____ 179

SAHR, head restraint _____________ 20
SDM _________________________ 266
SID ___________________________ 83
SPA __________________________ 170
Saab Information Display __________ 83
Saab Parking Assistance _________ 170
Saab Trionic engine management system ______________________ 194
Safety belts _____________________ 11
Seatbelts _______________________ 11
Seatbelts in rear seat, Convertible ___ 67
Seatbelts, care _________________ 248

Seatbelts, checking ______________ 248
Seats __________________________ 16
Securing a load _________________ 137
Sentronic, manual gear selection ___ 158
Service costs ___________________ 263
Service information ______________ 264
Service intervals ________________ 262
Service record retention __________ 263
Signalling, horn _________________ 116
Ski hatch ______________________ 136
Spare wheel ___________________ 243
Speed ratings, tires ______________ 239
Speedometer ____________________ 79
Starting the engine ______________ 142
Steering wheel adjustment ________ 116
Steering wheel lock ______________ 142
Steps for determining correct load limit _________________________ 242
Storage compartments ___________ 126
Sun visor ______________________ 124
Sunroof _______________________ 120
Switches _______________________ 91

TCS __________________________ 163
Technical data __________________ 268
Textile carpeting, cleaning _________ 249
Tie down eyes __________________ 137
Tightening torque, wheels _________ 247
Tire chains _____________________ 237

Index

287
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 275
When it is time for new tires _______ 233
Windshield washers ______________ 95
Windshield wipers ________________ 95
Wing mirrors ___________________ 128
Winter driving __________________ 175
Winter tires ____________________ 242
Wiper blades ___________________ 206
Wipers _________________________ 95

Tire date code __________________ 243
Tire inspection and rotation _______ 232
Tire markings __________________ 239
Tire pressure monitoring, automatic _ 229
Tire sidewall labeling ____________ 238
Tire sizes _____________________ 275
Tire terminology and definitions ____ 240
Tire, changing __________________ 245
Tire, spare _____________________ 243
Tires _________________________ 231
Tools and spare wheel ___________ 243
Touching up paintwork ___________ 251
Towbar _______________________ 178
Towbar load ___________________ 180
Towing _______________________ 184
Towing a trailer _________________ 178
Towing the car _________________ 185
Traction Control System (TCS) _____ 163
Transmission oil, checking ________ 198
Transmission oil, grade ___________ 272
Transmission, automatic __________ 153
Transmission, manual ____________ 152
Transporting the car _____________ 186
Treadwear indicators ____________ 233
Trip computer ___________________ 84
Trip meter ______________________ 79
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC ____ 255
Trunk lid, driving when open _______ 183
Trunk lid, opening ________________ 43
Turbo gauge ____________________ 80

Uniform tire quality grading ________ 235
Upholstery care _________________ 249
Upholstery, cleaning _____________ 249
Useful tips on night driving ________ 184
Useful tips on starting ____________ 143

Vanity mirror ___________________ 124
Vehicle Data Collection ___________ 266
Vehicle identification number ______ 278
Vehicle recovery ________________ 186

Warning labels ___________________ 7
Warning lights ___________________ 74
Warning triangle _________________ 94
Warnings and messages on SID, Convertible ____________________ 63
Washer fluid ___________________ 206
Washer jets ____________________ 207
Washers _______________________ 95
Washing ______________________ 250
Washing a Convertible ___________ 251
Waxing and polishing ____________ 251
Wear indicators, tires ____________ 233
Wheel replacement ______________ 236

Index

288
Notes

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Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2004

Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment

10
39
53
73
115
Starting and driving 139
Car care 191
Customer Assistance and Information 261
Technical data 267
Index 283

© Saab Automobile AB 2003
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden

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WARNING

Failure to heed warnings may cause personal injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE texts warns 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 USA, 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

Cruise Control ___________ 159
Direction indicators _______ 93
92
High/low beam control stalk

Changing bulbs __________ 208
Front fog lights___________ 93
Headlight levelling ________ 91
High/low beam __________ 92
Parking lights____________ 91
Rear fog light____________ 93

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

81
79
79
78
80
80
74

Clock _______________________ Profiler ______________________ Saab Information Display (SID) ___

88
83
83

Replacing wiper blades ___ 206
Washers and wipers______ 95
Washer fluid ____________ 206

Automatic climate control __ 103
Car care and maintenance _ 255
Hazard warning lights_____ 94
Manual climate control ____ 98
Seat heating ____________ 102
Seat heating, ACC _______ 111

Ashtray _____________________ 126
Cigarette lighter _______________ 126

4
Exterior

Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 253
Body __________________ 251
Service program _________ 262
Sunroof ________________ 120
Touching up paintwork ____ 251
Washing _______________ 250
Waxing and polishing _____ 251

Brake lights _____________ 215
Changing bulbs __________ 208
Light switches ___________ 91
Taillights _______________ 215

Folding down the rear seat _ 134
Lighting ________________ 215
Load-through hatch_______ 136
Spare wheel ____________ 138
Tools __________________ 138
Trunk __________________ 134

Towing_________________ 184
Towing hook eyes ________ 184
Towing a trailer __________ 178

Maximum loads _______________ 268
Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ 182
Roof load ____________________ 182

Hood _______________________ 192
Washing the engine bay_________ 249

Changing bulbs _________ 208
91
Dipswitch ______________ Direction indicators_______ 93
Front lights _____________ 210
Headlight levelling (Bi- 91
Xenon) _______________ Headlight switches _______ 91
Headlight washers _______ 206

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

40
44
40
43

Economical motoring _____ 173
Fuel filler door __________ 147
Fuel gauge _____________ 81
Fuel grade _____________ 271
Refueling ______________ 147

Braking _____________________ 160
Changing wheels______________ 245
Spare wheel _________________ 243
Tire pressure ________________ 277
Tire pressure monitor __________ 229
Tires _______________________ 231
Wheels _____________________ 275
Winter driving ________________ 175

Interior

Interior rearview mirror _________ 129
Vanity mirror _________________ 124
Door mirrors__________________ 128

Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 220
Interior light switches ___________ 123
Sunroof _____________________ 120

Airbag _________________ 28
Steering wheel adjustment _ 116
Steering _______________ 273

Fuses _________________ 222

Electric windows _________ 117

Child seats _____________ Folding down the rear seat _ Rear seat ______________ Safety belts _____________ Seat adjustment _________ Seat heating ____________

Upholstery care__________

21
134
134
11
16
102, 111
249

Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ 126
Break-In Period _______________ 151
Driving in hot/cold climates ______ 175
Ignition switch ________________ 140
Parking brake_________________ 167
Parking _____________________ 167
Starting the engine ____________ 142

28
Airbag_________________ 44
Child safety locks ________ Child seats _____________ 21
Safety belt care _________ 248
11
Safety belts ____________

Glove compartment ______ 126
Storage compartments____ 126

Automatic transmission ___ 153
Changing gears _________ 152
Manual transmission _____ 152

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Engine bay

Color code______________ 278
Engine number __________ 278
Gearbox number _________ 278
Warning labels __________ Vehicle identification number 278

Alternator ______________ 205
Drive belt_______________ 205
Exhaust emission control __ 145
Ignition system __________ 272
Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ 255
Spark plugs _____________ 272
Turbo gauge ____________ 80

Engine oil: checking level __ 196

Changing engine oil____________ 197
Engine: description ____________ 193
Engine: technical data __________ 270
Important considerations for driving 144
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 270

Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 199
Driving in hot climates __________ 177
Radiator_____________________ 270
Temperature gauge ____________ 80

ABS brakes_____________ 160
Brake pads _____________ 200
Brake system ___________ 274
Brake fluid______________ 200

Changing a fuse _________ 222
Fuse table _____________ 227
Fuses _________________ 222
Relays ________________ 227

Topping-up fluid _________ 206
Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 95
Washer fluid ____________ 206
Washer jets ____________ 207

Automatic transmission _________ 153
Transmission: technical data _____ 272
Manual transmission ___________ 152

Power steering________________ 201
Fluid: checking/topping up _______ 201

Battery ______________________ 202
Battery charge ________________ 202
Jump starting _________________ 187

Warning labels

Radiator fan: Radiator fan may start at any time.

A/C system: Refrigerant at high pressure. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. Improper service methods may cause personal injury. System to be serviced by qualified personnel only. For instructions consult dealer man- ual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 680 g R134a. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106

LEVEL INDICATOR

INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR CLEAR CLAIR

OK LOW BAS

DANGER/POISON

700 CCA (SAE)

DANGER/POISON

700 CCA (SAE)

(cid:127) No sparks, flames or smoking.

(cid:127) Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.

(cid:127) Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe

burns. MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY-P/N 53 52 000

(cid:127) Flush eyes immediatly with water

Get medical help fast.

(cid:127) Do not tip battery. Do not open battery

KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN.

12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN)

(cid:127) Éviter les étincelles et les flammes. Ne pas fumer.

(cid:127) Rincer immédiatement les yeux avec de

l'oau Consulter un médecin rapidement.

(cid:127) Protéger les yeux car les gaz explosife peuvent causer la cécité ou des blessures.

(cid:127) Ne pas pencher ni ouvrir la batterie.

(cid:127) L'acide sulfurique peut causer la cécité ou des

brûlures graves. BATTERIE SANS ENTRETIEN-P/N 53 52 000

GARDER HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS

12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN)

Saab Automobile AB 53 53 057 Manufactured by Tudor Spain (Exide Technologies)

12102-EP

Saab Automobile AB 53 53 085 Fabriquée par Tudor Espagne (Exide Technologies)

12103-EP

Battery: (cid:127) No sparks, flames or smoking (cid:127) Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury (cid:127) Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns (cid:127) Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast (cid:127) Do not tip battery. Do not open battery

(cid:127) NO SPARKS, FLAMES OR SMOKING (cid:127) SHIELD EYES (cid:127) KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN (cid:127) ACID (cid:127) SEE OWNER’S MANUAL (cid:127) EXPLOSIVE GAS

Coolant: Never open when engine hot!

CANADA NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L’ENLEVER. UTILISER SEULEMENT DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROV- ENANT D’UN CONTE- NANT SCELLÉ.

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USA

CANADA

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur (cid:127) Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag (cid:127) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children (cid:127) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front (cid:127) Sit as far back as possible from the air bag (cid:127) ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS

Jack (cid:127) Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting

(cid:127) Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm

tire snow chains.

and level ground.

(cid:127) Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTION

1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be

changed.

3 Crank jack so that vehicle begins to lift. 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts

one-half turn.

5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground. Loosen

wheel bolts completely and remove wheel.

6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so

wheel is not loose.

7 Lower vehicle. Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross

sequence.

Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights.

Changing wheels: Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 1980 lbs. (900 kg).

Example of symbols that can be found in your car

Buckle up

Headlights

Windshield wipers

Windshield washers

Coolant tem- perature

No charge to battery

Radiator fan

Fuel

Direction indicators

No sparks, flames or smoking

Refer to the Owner’s Manual

Shield eyes

Keep out of reach of children

Battery acid contains sul- phuric acid

Airbag

Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat

Electric windows

Deactivating of rear window switches

Risk of explosive gas

Central locking, lock

Central locking, unlock

Trunk lid, opening

Parking lights

Defroster

Foot brake

Hazard warn- ing lights

Rear window heating

Front fog lights

Rear fog light

Cabin fan

Coolant level

Engine oil pressure

ABS brakes

Electronic Stability Program

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Safety

Safety

Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________

11
16
20
21
28

Safety belts

WARNING

(cid:127) Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic.

(cid:127) Safety belts must be worn at all times

by all occupants.

(cid:127) Child safety, see page 21. (cid:127) Check that the locking tongue is prop-

erly locked in the belt lock.

(cid:127) In the event of a crash, a rear-seat

passenger not wearing a safety belt will be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. The stresses imposed on the front seat passengers and belts are multiplied and can result in needless injury or even death for all car occupants.

Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. The results of studies show that it is equally important to wear safety belts in the rear seat as in the front seats. Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the safety belt reminder in the main instrument panel will come on if the driver has not buckled up. In addition an audible signal sounds for 4– 8 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. The front seat passenger is reminded to buckle up by the Saab Information Display (SID).

Use your seatbelt.

Safety

11

Driver seat safety belt reminder

12

Safety

Correct position for safety belt

Consider this:

Correct seating position

WARNING

Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. (cid:127) An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a crash (submarining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen.

(cid:127) Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm.

(cid:127) Two people must never share one safety belt. In the event of a crash those sharing a belt risk being crushed