2006 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

Trailer without brakes _____________

Recommended towball load ________

Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer

with brakes ____________________

When towing a trailer, increase the pressure

of the rear tires by 20 kPa (3 psi).

Max. 3500 lbs. (1588 kg) Max. 1000 lbs. (450 kg) 110–165 lbs. (50–75 kg) See also page 200.

60 mph (100 km/h)

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 198).

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Engine Type:

Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ Four cylinders,

double overhead camshafts, 16 valves, two balancer shafts

Petrol engine, V6 __________________ Six cylinders,

4 overhead cam- shafts, 24 valves, the angle between the cylinder rows is 60°

Cylinder bore:

Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 3.504'' (89 mm)

Stroke:

Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 2.945'' (74.8 mm)

Swept volume:

Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 122 cu.in. (1.998 l) Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 170 cu.in. (2.792 l)

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Idling speed ____________________

Antifreeze ______________________

720 rpm. When the engine load increases, e.g. the steering wheel is turned, the idling speed is raised to 900 rpm. Saab-approved antifreeze

Coolant capacity:

Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 7.5 qts. (7.1 l) Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 9.5 qts. (9.0 l)

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Engine oil

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.

Approved oils:

For all gasoline engines - fully synthetic engine oil - approved against the GM-LL-A025 specification - with viscosity SAE 0W- 30 or 0W-40. To benefit from Saab´s specified service intervals, pleasure ensure to select a fully synthetic engine oil approved against GM-LL-A025. For optimum performence Saab recommends the use of Saab Long Life Turbo Oil 0W-30 or Mobil 1 0W-40 European Car For- mula, but other fully synthetic oils approved against the above specification and with proper SAE viscosity 0W-30 or 0W-40 may also be used.

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 offer engine oils approved against GM specifications. Oils meeting these standards may be marked as synthetic. However, not all synthetic engine oils will meet your engines specific requirements. Please ensure only to use fully synthetic oils approved against your engines specific require- ments, i.e. GM-LL-A025 with viscosity SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W- 40.

Recommended oil viscosities.

Viscosity is a measurement of the oil´s thickness at various temperatures, according to the SAE standard. The thickness in- fluences e.g. fuel economy and cold starting properties. For op- timum performance Saab recommends: For gasoline engines: SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 engine oil.

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.

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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)

Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 6.3 qts. (6.0 l) Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 6.0 qts. (5.7 l)

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Fuel Fuel tank capacity________________

16.05 U.S. gal. (61 l)

For optimum performance Saab recom- mends: _______________________

2.0t 175 hp – AON 90. 2.0T 210 hp – AON 90. 2.8 V6 230 hp and 250 hp — AON 90.

Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not

lower than AON 87. However, engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided. For optimum performance, use the recommended grade of fuel.

For further information on fuel, see page 169.

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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

2.0T Ecopower

Electrical system Voltage ________________________ Battery capacity _________________ Starter motor:

12 V 60 Ah

Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 1.8 kW Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 1.4 kW

Alternator rating:

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

4-cyl. with manual gearbox___________ 120 A/14 V 4-cyl. with automatic gearbox_________ 140 A/14 V V6 engine ________________________ 155 A/14 V

2.8 V6 (230) Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2250 rpm ____ Compression ratio__________________

230 hp (169 kW) 243 ft.lb. (330 Nm) 10.0:1

2.8 V6 (250) Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2250 rpm ____ Compression ratio__________________

250 hp (184 kW) 257 ft.lb. (350 Nm) 10.0:1

Firing order _____________________

Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 1-3-4-2
Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 1-2-3-4-5-6

Spark plugs: Petrol engine, 4-cyl.

Type ____________________________ NGK PFR6T-10G Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)

Petrol engine, V6

Type ____________________________ PLFR6C 10G Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)

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Drive belt Outside length______________________

Manual transmission Type __________________________

Petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 40.472'' (1028 mm) Petrol engine, V6 __________________ 83.463'' (2120 mm)

Oil type (for topping up)____________ Oil capacity:

Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential Saab MTF 0063

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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) _________________

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

gear (6th gear) _________________

27–30 (43–48)

29–34 (46–55)

Drive belt, 4-cyl

Drive belt, V6

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Automatic transmission Type:

5-speed__________________________ 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.

6-speed__________________________ Electronically-

controlled, 6-speed, fully-automatic with hydraulic torque converter, planetary gears and integral final drive. Lock-up function for 1st to 6th gear.

Selector lever positions _______________ P, R, N, D, M Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate clutches, brake bands and one-way couplings

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

5-speed__________________________ 46—49
6-speed__________________________ 63

Suspension 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___________ 2.97
Oil type ___________________________ Power steering fluid

CHF 11S or CHF 202

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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 181).

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

Do not use DOT 5.

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Disc diameter:

Front ____________________________ 11.22 in.

(285 mm) **)

Front 3 *) ________________________ 11.81 in.

(300 mm) **)

Rear ____________________________ 10.94 in. (278 mm) Rear 3 *) ________________________ 11.42 in.

(290 mm) **)

Total friction area of brake pads:

Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²) Front 3 __________________________ 9.61 in.² (62 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)

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Wheels and tires All season tires

6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55 R16 97 H

RF/XL

7 x 17"___________________________ 225/45 R17 94 V

RF/XL

7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94V

Summer tires

7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94 W We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard.

Winter (snow) tires:

6.5 x 16" wheel ____________________ 215/55 R16 93 Q

M+S

7 x 17" wheel _____________________ 225/45 R17 94 Q

M+S RF/XL

7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94 Q

M+S

Compact spare:

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)

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 16"_______ 215/55 R16 M+S or

Tires

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 16".

NOTICE

Wheels larger than 17" must not be fitted for reasons stated on page 260. 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

2.8 V6

All season tires 215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL 225/45 R17 94 V RF/XL 235/45 R17 94 V Summer tires 235/45 R17 94 W Winter (snow) tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 225/45 R17 94 Q M+S RF/XL 235/45 R17 94 Q Wheel sizes 6.5 x 16" 7 x 17" 7.5 x 17"

–

–

–

–

RF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire.

– –

–

–

–

– –

–

– –

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Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires

Tire size

All season tires 215/55 R16 97 H XL/RF

225/45 R17 94 V RF/XL

235/45 R17 94 V

Load/speed mph (km/h) *

Front psi/kPa

Rear psi/kPa

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

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

35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
35/240
41/280

xx

* 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.

Summer tires 23525/45 R17 94 W 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 1–5 pers./120– (190–)

Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q

225/45 R17 94 Q M+S RF/XL 235/45 R17 94Q

Compact spare 125/85 R16 99 M

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)

35/240
35/240
41/280

35/240
35/240
41/280

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

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

xx

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

shield

2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA: Label for color codes (trim and

body). Tire information label can be found on the B-pillar. See also page 267. 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 6 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 Aero

6 Body version ___

7 Gearbox _______

8 Engine variant __

9 Check digit_____ 10 Model year ____

11 Factory _______

12 Serial number __

4 = 4-door 7 = Convertible 5 = 5-door 5 = 5-speed manual 6 = 6-speed manual 9 = 5-speed automatic 1 = 6-speed automatic S = 2.0t N = 2.0t (Convertible) Y = 2.0 Turbo M = 2.8 V6 (230) U = 2.8 V6 (250) 0-9 or X 6 = 2006
1 = Trollhättan 6 = Graz 000001-999999

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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. We recommend that you consult a Saab dealer for further information. 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.

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 workshop. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer.

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

switched off when the soft top is open.

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Warning and indications that can be shown on the SID Which warnings and indications that can be shown depends on engine variant and car specification.

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.

Low engine oil level. Fill oil now.

Engine malfunction. 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. 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.

Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer.

Remote control battery low. Replace battery.

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

Parking assistance Contact Saab dealer.

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Low tire pressure. front left. Check tires. Low tire pressure. front right Check tires. Tire pressure system failure. Contact Saab dealer.

Time for service.

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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.

Low tire pressure, rear left. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure, rear right. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure, front right. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure, front left. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure. rear left. Check tires. Low tire pressure. rear right. Check tires.

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Index

A/C __________________________ 113
Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 128
Air conditioning _________________ 113
Air filter _______________________ 222
Airbag _________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes ________________ 149
Anti-corrosion treatment __________ 280
Antilock braking system __________ 181
Anti-spin ______________________ 183
Ashtrays ______________________ 144
Autochecking of lights, warning and indicator lights __________________ 88
Autodimming _______________ 133, 134
Automatic climate control (ACC) ____ 115
Automatic tire pressure monitoring __ 254
Automatic transmission ___________ 173
ABS brakes ____________________ 181
ACC _________________________ 115

Battery _______________________ 226
Bedding-in of new brake pads _____ 171
Before towing a trailer ____________ 201
Brake fluid, grade _______________ 303

Brakes ________________________ 180
Braking _______________________ 180
Bulb changing __________________ 232
Bulb table _____________________ 246
Buying new tires ________________ 260

Cabin lighting __________________ 141
Cabin lighting, Convertible _________ 80
Car alarm ______________________ 58
Car transport ___________________ 207
Care of air conditioning ___________ 283
Change of address notification _____ 290
Changing a tire _________________ 273
Changing bulbs _________________ 232
Changing engine oil _____________ 220
Changing the battery, remote control _ 56
Changing wiper blades ___________ 230
Checking the number of remote controls _______________________ 55
Checks before towing a trailer _____ 201
Child safety _____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 54
Child seats _____________________ 24
Cigarette lighter _________________ 144
Cleaning the engine bay __________ 277
Cleaning upholstery _____________ 276
Climate control system, manual ____ 110
Closing the soft top manually, Convertible ____________________ 70

Index

313
Closing the soft top, Convertible _____ 66
Clutch interlock _________________ 172
Compact spare _________________ 270
Compass ______________________ 137
Condensation water, A/C _________ 113
Convertible _____________________ 63
Convertible, washing _____________ 278
Coolant _______________________ 222
Crash memory, see EDR _________ 292
Cruise control __________________ 179
Cup holder _____________________ 142

Date codes, tires ________________ 270
Deep water, driving through _______ 204
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 267
Determining correct load, tires _____ 269
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 104
Direction indicators ______________ 104
Dome light, Convertible ___________ 243
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 242
Donor battery, boost starting _______ 208
Door handles ____________________ 50
Door mirrors ___________________ 132
Drive belt ______________________ 229
Drive belt, length ________________ 301
Driver’s seat with memory __________ 21
Driving at night _________________ 205
Driving in cold climates ___________ 195
Driving in deep water _____________ 204

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Driving in hot climates ____________ 197
Driving techniques ______________ 193
Driving with a heavy load on hilly roads ________________________ 175
Driving with a load ______________ 204
Driving with a roof load ___________ 202
Driving with the compact spare wheel 208
Driving with the trunk lid open ______ 204

Easy entry, Convertible ____________ 75
Economical motoring ____________ 193
Electric engine heater ____________ 194
Electric heating, front seats ___ 114, 123
Electric windows ________________ 129
Electric windows, Convertible _______ 79
Electrical system, technical data ____ 300
Electrically adjustable seats ________ 20
Electronic steering wheel lock _____ 162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) __ 185
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest _____________________ 150
Emergency operation of the sunroof _ 140
Engine bay, cleaning ____________ 277
Engine heater __________________ 194
Engine immobilizer _______________ 57
Engine number _________________ 307
Engine oil, checking _____________ 219
Engine oil, grade ________________ 298
Engine oil, volume ______________ 299

Engine temperature gauge _________ 90
Engine, description ______________ 215
Engine, technical data ____________ 297
Engines _______________________ 300
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ______ 292
Extra electrical socket ____________ 144
EDR (Event Data Recorders) ______ 292
ESP, anti-skid system ____________ 185

Facilitating entry to rear seat, Convertible ____________________ 75
Factors affecting fuel consumption __ 193
Filler cap ______________________ 168
Filling a portable fuel container _____ 169
Filling up ______________________ 167
Flat spots, tires _________________ 259
Floor jack _____________________ 274
Folding down the rear seat ________ 146
Front fog lights _________________ 104
Front towing eye ________________ 205
Fuel container __________________ 169
Fuel gauge _____________________ 91
Fuel grade _____________________ 299
Fuel information ________________ 169
Functions, car alarm ______________ 61
Fuse panel in luggage compartment _ 250
Fuse table _____________________ 249
Fuses ________________________ 247

Gear selector indicator, automatic transmission ___________________ 92
Gearbox number ________________ 307
General safety instructions, Convertible ____________________ 64
Glove box _____________________ 144
Glovebox lighting ________________ 244
GDO, garage door opener _________ 134

Handbrake _____________________ 187
Hazard warning lights ____________ 105
Head restraint, Convertible _________ 76
Head restraints __________________ 23
Headlight flasher ________________ 103
Headlight levelling _______________ 102
Headlights _____________________ 102
Heated door mirrors _____________ 114
Hood _________________________ 214
Horn __________________________ 128
Horn button ____________________ 128

If a tire goes flat _________________ 264
Ignition switch __________________ 160
Immobilizer _____________________ 57

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Important considerations for driving _ 164
Important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 165
Indicator lights ___________________ 84
Inflation, tires __________________ 257
Information about fuel ____________ 169
Instrument illumination, adjusting ___ 103
Interior lighting _________________ 141
Interior lighting, Convertible ________ 80
Interior rearview mirror ___________ 133
Intermittent malfunctioning, central locking _______________________ 52

Jump starting __________________ 208

Key ___________________________ 50
Kick-down _____________________ 175

Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 264
Labels and plates, location ________ 307
Lashing eyes ___________________ 149
Laying the car up _______________ 189
Leather upholstery, cleaning _______ 277

Lighting in luggage compartment, Convertible ____________________ 81
Limp-home ____________________ 164
Limp-home, automatic transmission _ 175
Load carriers, roof _______________ 202
Load indices, tires _______________ 266
Loading your vehicle _____________ 267
Load-through hatch ______________ 148
Locking a car with flat battery _______ 53
Locks __________________________ 50
Long-term parking _______________ 189
Luggage compartment ___________ 146
Luggage compartment lighting _ 142, 150
Luggage compartment lighting, changing _____________________ 244
Luggage compartment lighting, Convertible ____________________ 81
LATCH (child safety) ______________ 25

Main instrument panel _____________ 84
Main/dipped beam ______________ 103
Maintenance schedule ___________ 288
Manual climate control ___________ 110
Manual gear selection ____________ 178
Manual gearbox ________________ 172
Manual tripping of car alarm ________ 60
Materials used in the car, reclamation 282
Memory, driver’s seat _____________ 21
Messages on SID, Convertible ______ 73

Index

315
Milometer _______________________ 89
Mug holder ____________________ 142
MAXI fuses ____________________ 248

New tires, buying ________________ 260
Night driving ___________________ 205
Number plate lighting, changing ____ 244

Oil capacity, engine ______________ 299
Opening handles _________________ 50
Opening the soft top, Convertible ____ 66
Outside mirrors _________________ 132
Owner assistance _______________ 290
ORVR ________________________ 216

Panic function, car alarm ___________ 60
Park Brake Shift Lock ____________ 174
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary override ______________________ 176
Parking _______________________ 187
Parking aid ____________________ 190
Parking brake __________________ 187
Parking on a hill _________________ 188

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316
Pinch protection, electric windows __ 130
Pinch protection, sunroof _________ 140
Plates and labels, location ________ 307
Polishing and waxing ____________ 279
Poly-V-belt ____________________ 229
Portable fuel container ___________ 169
Position lights __________________ 102
Power steering fluid, checking _____ 225
Power steering fluid, grade ________ 302
Pressure gauge _________________ 90
Pressure, tires __________________ 257
Profiles, customized settings _______ 93

Quality grading, tires _____________ 261
Quick guide, remote control ________ 51

Rain sensor ____________________ 107
Raising the soft top manually, Convertible ____________________ 70
Reading lights, Convertible _________ 80
Rear fog light __________________ 104
Rear seats, folding down _________ 146
Rear towing eye ________________ 206
Rear window heating ____________ 114
Rearview mirrors ________________ 132
Recirculation ___________________ 113

Recommendations for automatic transmission, towing a trailer _____ 199
Recommendations for manual gearbox, towing a trailer _________ 200
Recommended snow chains _______ 304
Refueling ______________________ 167
Remote control __________________ 50
Remote locking malfunction ________ 52
Replacement, wheel _____________ 262
Reporting safety defects __________ 291
Rev counter _____________________ 88
Reversing lights ________________ 105
Rollover Pop-up Bars, Convertible ___ 78
Roof lighting ___________________ 141
Roof lighting, changing ___________ 242
Running-in _____________________ 171

Saab Information Display __________ 93
Saab Parking Assistance _________ 190
Saab Trionic engine management system ______________________ 216
Safety belts _____________________ 12
Seatbelts _______________________ 12
Seatbelts in rear seat, Convertible ___ 77
Seatbelts, care _________________ 276
Seatbelts, checking ______________ 276
Seats __________________________ 18
Securing a load _________________ 149
Sentronic, manual gear selection ___ 178

Service costs ___________________ 289
Service information ______________ 290
Service intervals ________________ 288
Service record retention __________ 289
Signalling, horn _________________ 128
Ski hatch ______________________ 148
Spare wheel ___________________ 270
Speed ratings, tires ______________ 266
Speedometer ____________________ 89
Starting the engine ______________ 162
Steering wheel adjustment ________ 128
Steering wheel lock ______________ 162
Steps for determining correct load limit _________________________ 269
Storage compartments ___________ 144
Sun visor ______________________ 142
Sunroof _______________________ 138
Switches ______________________ 102
SAHR, head restraint _____________ 23
SDM _________________________ 292
SID ___________________________ 93
SPA __________________________ 190

Technical data __________________ 294
Textile carpeting, cleaning _________ 277
Tie down eyes __________________ 149
Tightening torque, wheels _________ 275
Tire chains _____________________ 263
Tire date code __________________ 270

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Tire inspection and rotation _______ 258
Tire markings __________________ 266
Tire pressure monitoring, automatic _ 254
Tire sidewall labeling ____________ 264
Tire sizes _____________________ 304
Tire terminology and definitions ____ 267
Tire, changing __________________ 273
Tire, spare _____________________ 270
Tires _________________________ 256
Tools and spare wheel ___________ 270
Touching up paintwork ___________ 279
Towbar _______________________ 198
Towbar load ___________________ 200
Towing _______________________ 205
Towing a trailer _________________ 198
Towing the car _________________ 206
Traction Control System (TCS) _____ 183
Transmission oil, checking ________ 222
Transmission oil, grade ___________ 301
Transmission, automatic __________ 173
Transmission, manual ____________ 172
Transporting the car _____________ 207
Treadwear indicators ____________ 259
Trip computer ___________________ 94
Trip meter ______________________ 89
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC ____ 282
Trunk lid, driving when open _______ 204
Trunk lid, opening ________________ 53
Turbo gauge ____________________ 90
TCS __________________________ 183

Uniform tire quality grading ________ 261
Upholstery care _________________ 276
Upholstery, cleaning _____________ 276
Useful tips on night driving ________ 205
Useful tips on starting ____________ 163

Vanity mirror ___________________ 142
Vehicle identification number ______ 307
Vehicle recovery ________________ 207
Vehicle Data Collection ___________ 292

Warning labels ___________________ 8
Warning lights ___________________ 84
Warning triangle ________________ 105
Warnings and messages on SID, Convertible ____________________ 73
Washer fluid ___________________ 230
Washer jets ____________________ 231
Washers ______________________ 106
Washing ______________________ 277
Washing a Convertible ___________ 278
Waxing and polishing ____________ 279
Wear indicators, tires ____________ 259

Index

317

What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ______________________ 43
Wheel replacement ______________ 262
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 304
When it is time for new tires _______ 259
Windshield washers _____________ 106
Windshield wipers _______________ 106
Wing mirrors ___________________ 132
Winter driving __________________ 195
Winter tires ____________________ 269
Wiper blades ___________________ 230
Wipers ________________________ 106

Xenon headlights ________________ 233
Xenon headlights, head light levelling 102

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Index

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Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2006

Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls

11
49
63
83
Interior equipment 127
Starting and driving 159
Car care 213
Customer Assistance and Information 287
Technical data 293
Index 283

© Saab Automobile AB 2005
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden

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Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. 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 manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Ser- vice Record booklet which contains impor- tant warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out. Also included is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warran- ties and (U.S. customers), a dealer directory with Roadside Assistance Program infor- mation.

3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 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.

WARNING

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.

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.

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Instrument panel

Cruise Control ___________ 179
Direction indicators _______ 104
103
High/low beam control stalk

Changing bulbs __________ 232
Front fog lights___________ 104
Headlight levelling ________ 102
High/low beam __________ 103
Parking lights____________ 102
Rear fog light____________ 104

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

91
89
89
88
90
90
84

Clock _______________________ Profiler ______________________ Saab Information Display (SID) ___

98
93
93

Replacing wiper blades ___ 230
Washers and wipers______ 106
Washer fluid ____________ 231

Automatic climate control __ 115
Car care and maintenance _ 282
Hazard warning lights_____ 105
Manual climate control ____ 110
Seat heating ____________ 114
Seat heating, ACC _______ 123

Ashtray _____________________ Cigarette lighter _______________

144
144

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Exterior

Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 280
Body __________________ 279
Service program _________ 288
Sunroof ________________ 138
Touching up paintwork ____ 279
Washing _______________ 277
Waxing and polishing _____ 279

Brake lights _____________ 240
Changing bulbs __________ 232
Light switches ___________ 102
Taillights _______________ 240

Folding down the rear seat _ 146
Lighting ________________ 240
Load-through hatch_______ 148
Spare wheel ____________ 150
Tools __________________ 150
Trunk __________________ 146

Towing_________________ 205
Towing hook eyes ________ 205
Towing a trailer __________ 198

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

294
202
202

Hood _______________________ 214
Washing the engine bay_________ 277

Changing bulbs _________ 232
Dipswitch ______________ 102
Direction indicators_______ 104
Front lights _____________ 234
Headlight levelling (xenon) _ 102
Headlight switches _______ 102
Headlight washers _______ 231

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

50
54
50
53

Braking _____________________ Changing wheels______________ Spare wheel _________________ Tire pressure ________________ Tires _______________________ Wheels _____________________ Winter driving ________________

180
273
270
306
256
304
195

Economical motoring _____ 193
Fuel filler door __________ 167
Fuel gauge _____________ 91
Fuel grade _____________ 299
Refueling ______________ 167

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Interior

Interior rearview mirror _________ Vanity mirror _________________ Door mirrors__________________

133
142
132

Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 245
Interior light switches ___________ 141
Sunroof _____________________ 138

Airbag _________________ 32
Steering wheel adjustment _ 128
Steering _______________ 302

Fuses _________________ 247

Electric windows _________ 129

Child seats ________________ Folding down the rear seat ____ Rear seat__________________ Safety belts ________________ Seat adjustment ____________ Seat heating _______________

Upholstery care_____________

24
146
146
12
18
114, 123
276

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

144
171
195
160
187
187
162

32
Airbag_________________ 54
Child safety locks ________ Child seats _____________ 24
Safety belt care _________ 276
12
Safety belts ____________

Glove box ______________ 144
Storage compartments____ 144

Automatic transmission ___ 173
Changing gears _________ 172
Manual transmission _____ 172

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Engine bay, 4-cyl

Color code______________ 307
Engine number __________ 307
Gearbox number _________ 307
Warning labels __________ Vehicle identification number 307

Alternator ______________ 229
Drive belt_______________ 229
Exhaust emission control __ 165
Ignition system __________ 300
Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ 282
Spark plugs _____________ 300
90
Turbo gauge ____________

Engine oil: checking level __ 219

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

220
215
297
164
298

Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 222
Driving in hot climates __________ 197
Radiator_____________________ 297
Temperature gauge ____________ 90

ABS brakes_____________ 180
Brake pads _____________ 224
Brake system ___________ 303
Brake fluid______________ 224

Changing a fuse _________ 247
Fuse table _____________ 252
Fuses _________________ 247
Relays ________________ 252

Topping-up fluid _________ 231
Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 106
Washer fluid ____________ 231
Washer jets ____________ 231

Automatic transmission _________ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission ___________

173
301
172

Power steering________________ Fluid: checking/topping up _______

225
225

Battery ______________________ 226
Battery charge ________________ 226
Jump starting _________________ 208

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Engine bay, 2.8 V6

Power steering___________ 225
Fluid: checking/topping up__ 225

Vehicle identification number________________ 307
Colour code_____________ 307
Engine number __________ 307
Warning labels___________ Gearbox number _________ 307

Exhaust emission control __ 165
Drive belt _______________ 229
Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ 282
Alternator_______________ 229
Turbo gauge ____________ 90
Spark plugs _____________ 300
Ignition system __________ 300

Engine: description _____________ 215
Changing engine oil_____________ 220
Engine oil: topping up ___________ 219
Oil grade and viscosity___________ 298
Engine: technical data ___________ 297
Important considerations for driving ____________________ 164

Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 297
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 222
Driving in hot climates __________ 197
Temperature gauge ____________ 90

ABS brakes_____________ 181
Brake pads _____________ 303
Brake system ___________ 180
Brake fluid______________ 224

Changing a fuse _________ 249
Fuses _________________ 247
Relays ________________ 252
Fuse table______________ 249

Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 106
Topping-up fluid _________ 231
Washer jets_____________ 231
Washer fluid ____________ 231

Automatic transmission __________ 173
Manual gearbox________________ 172
Gearbox: technical data__________ 301

Engine oil: checking level_________ 219

Battery ______________________ 226
Battery charge ________________ 226
Jump starting _________________ 208

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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 airbag (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 airbag (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 only on specified vehicle. Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). Use on level firm ground only. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack, use vehicle support stands. No persons are to remain in the vehicle.

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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

Rear fog light

Central locking, unlock

Trunk lid, opening

Parking lights

Defroster

Foot brake

Hazard warn- ing lights

Rear window heating

Front fog lights

Cabin fan

Coolant level

Engine oil pressure

ABS brakes

Electronic Stability Program

Safety

11
Safety

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

12
18
23
24
32

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3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).

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Safety

12
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 24. (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.

Driver seat safety belt reminder

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Correct seating position

Safety

13

is advisable to remove thick items of clothing.

(cid:127) Refrain from tilting the backrest more than

necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position.

(cid:127) Only one person per safety belt! (cid:127) For most of the time a safety belt is worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. The retractor locks up auto- matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs.

(cid:127) Children up to 6 years of age must always

be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10.

(cid:127) Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car’s standard three-point belts. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat. If it is, a booster seat/cush- ion may be necessary.

Correct position for safety belt

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 together and injured.

Consider this:

(cid:127) Position the lap strap snugly and low

across the hips so that it just touches the thighs.

The shoulder strap must be as far in on the shoulder as possible.

(cid:127) Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted

or rubbing against any sharp edges.

(cid:127) There should not be any slack in the belt. Pull the belt tight – particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn. It

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Safety

To fasten the belt

Press the red button to release the belt

The belt guide on door pillar

Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Position the lap part low across the hips. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible.

Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt. The front safety belts have their lower anchorage points on the seats. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is adjusted. Refer to page 276 for how to check the func- tion of the safety belts, cleaning, etc.

Belt height adjustment,