2009 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

Fuel Fuel tank capacity ___________________ 16.05 U.S. gal.

(61 l)

Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a

posted octane of 87 or higher.

Although not required, use higher octane fuel for optimum perfor-

mance - 90 octane for the 2.0T engine and 93 octane for the 2.8 V6.

Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not lower than 87 octane. However, engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided. For further information on fuel, see page 158.

Engines 2.0T Rating, SAE at 5300 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, SAE at 2500-4000 rpm 221 ft.lb. (300 Nm)

210 hp (155 kW)

2.8 V6
Rating, SAEat 5500 rpm_____________ Maximum torque, front-wheel drive, SAE at 1800-5000 rpm __________________ Maximum torque, all-wheel-drive models, SAE at 1900-4500 rpm ______________

280 hp (206 kW)

262 ft.lb. (355 Nm)

295 ft.lb. (400 Nm)

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Electrical system Voltage ___________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ____________________ 60 Ah

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 171).

Park brake_________________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid_________________________ To DOT 4.

Do not use DOT 5.

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

6.5x16" __________________________ 215/55 R16 93 H

7x17"____________________________ 225/50 R17 94 V 7.5x17" __________________________ 235/45 R17 94 V

Summer tires

7.5x18" __________________________ 235/45 R18 94 Y

Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer regarding acceptable options. Winter (snow) tires

6.5x16" __________________________ 215/55 R16 93 Q

M+S 215/60 R16 95 Q M+S 225/55 R16 95 Q M+S

7x17"____________________________ 215/50 R17 95 Q

RF/XL M+S 225/50 R17 94 Q M+S

Spare wheel Compact spare 3

Wheel ___________________________ Tire _____________________________ Pressure _________________________ Maximum life _____________________

Maximum speed ___________________

4x16" 125/85 R16 99 M 420 kPa (60 psi) 2200 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h)

Full size spare 3

Wheel ___________________________ Tire _____________________________ Pressure _________________________ Maximum life _____________________

Maximum speed ___________________

6.5x16" 215/55 R16
250 kPa (36 psi) 2200 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h)

Full size spare 3

Wheel ___________________________ Tire _____________________________

Pressure _________________________ Maximum life _____________________

Maximum speed ___________________

7x17" 215/50 R17 95 W RF/XL 290 kPa (42 psi) 2200 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h)

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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 6.5x16"_______ 215/55 R16 M+S or

Tires

215/55 R16

Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recom- mend that you contact an authorised Saab dealer. Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Snow chains must not protrude more than 0.35 in. (9 mm) from the tire’s tread and its inside. Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16". Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance. 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 18" must not be fitted for reasons stated on page 244. Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with 17" and 18" wheels. Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.

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NOTICE

Tires

Snow chains For all-wheel-drive models: Wheel 6.5x16_________225/55 R16 M+S 7x17__________ 215/50 R17 95 RF/XL M+S Cars with the bigger brake discs (front brake disc diameter 13.58 in. (345 mm), must use 17"-wheels. Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recom- mend that you contact an authorised Saab dealer. Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Snow chains must not protrude more than 0.35 in. (9 mm) from the tire’s tread and its inside. Snow chains must be tensioned after a short distance. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations:

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Recommended tire/engine combinations

2.0 Turbo V6 engine

all-wheel-

drive models

–

(cid:51) – (cid:51)

All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 225/50 R17 94 V 235/45 R17 94 V Summer tires 235/45 R18 94 Y Winter (snow) tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 215/60 R16 95 Q 225/55 R16 95 Q 215/50 R17 95 Q RF/XL 225/50 R17 94 Q Wheel sizes 6.5x16" 7.5x17" (cid:51) – 7x17
7.5x18
– RF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire. *) with XWD **) with snow chains ***) no snow chains

(cid:51) – (cid:51) – –

(cid:51)

– – (cid:51)

(cid:51) *)

(cid:51) (cid:51) *) (cid:51) – –

(cid:51)

(cid:51) – –

– (cid:51) –

(cid:51)

– (cid:51) –

(cid:51) **) (cid:51) ***)

– – (cid:51)

(cid:51)

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Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires

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Tire size

All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H

235/45 R17 94 V

225/50 R17 94 V

Summer tires 235/45 R18 94 Y

Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q

215/60 R16 95 Q

225/55 R16 95 Q

215/50 R17 95 Q RF/XL 225/50 R17 94 Q

Load/speed mph (km/h) *

Front psi/kPa

Rear psi/kPa

Tire size

Load/speed mph (km/h) *

Front psi/kPa

Rear psi/kPa

Compact spare 125/85 R16 99 M 3

Full size spare 3
215/55 R16 93V

Max 50 (80)

60/420 60/420

When the car has the same tire size, the same load/speed information applies as for the original tires.

Max 50 (80)

215/50 R17 95 W RF/XL, all-wheel-drive models only * Do not exceed posted speed limits. By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surround- ing 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 high- way 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 2 psi/10 kPa.

42/290 42/290

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–)

35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
36/250
41/280
35/240
36/250
41/280

35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
36/250
41/280
35/240
36/250
41/280

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

36/250
36/250
41/280

36/250
36/250
41/280

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

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

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

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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: Tire information label can be found

on the B-pillar. See also page 250. Canada: Label for tire pressure and color codes (trim and body)

5 V.I.N. label and certification label.

USA: V.I.N. label also includes color codes for trim and body

6 Chassis number (stamped on body).

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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) Convertible: A/C compressor not

switched off when the soft top is open.

Customized systems 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 seconds after being shut.

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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. The warnings/indications that contain an exclamation mark are shown together with a warning or check light in the main instru- ment panel.

Symbol Text

Antilock brake malfunc. Contact service.

Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop.

Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop.

Release park brake.

Oil pressure low. Make a safe stop.

Low engine oil level. Fill oil now.

Reduced engine power. Contact service.

Tighten fuel filler cap.

Stability control failure. Contact service.

Limited performance.

Turn on the lights.

Coolant level low. Refill.

Hot engine. Make a safe stop. Idle engine.

Airbag malfunction. Contact service.

Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop. Open hood.

Battery not charging. Make a safe stop.

Headlight levelling malfunction.

Cornering headlights malfunction

Tap brakes lightly before using cruise ctrl.

Traction control failure. Contact service.

Washer fluid level low. Refill.

Rain sensor malfunc. Contact service.

Key not accepted. Contact service.

Remote control battery low. Replace battery.

Number of keys: Active key number:

Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop.

Pull out key, turn steering wheel. Restart.

Theft protection failure. Contact service.

Alarm tripped during last arming period.

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Rear left seat backrest unlocked.

Rear right seat backrest unlocked.

Parking assistance malfunction. Service.

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 stop light failure.

Left front turn signal failure.

Left rear turn signal failure.

Right front turn signal failure.

Right rear turn signal failure.

Right side-mounted turn signal failure.

Left side-mounted turn signal failure.

Left front position light failure.

Right front position light failure.

Left front fog light failure.

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295

Right front fog light failure.

Left reversing light failure.

Right reversing light failure.

License plate light failure.

Left rear taillight failure.

Right rear taillight failure.

Right side day-time running light failure.

Left side day-time running light failure.

Tire pressure low, rear left. Check tires.

Tire pressure low, rear right. Check tires.

Tire pressure low, front right. Check tires.

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Tire pressure low, front left. Check tires.

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.

Tire pressure system failure. Contact service.

Time for service.

Service XWD.

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Index ABS brakes ____________________ 171
ACC _________________________ 107
Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 118
Air filter _______________________ 209
Airbag _________________________ 32
All-wheel drive (XWD) ____________ 173
Anchorage eyes, SportSedan ______ 139
Anti-corrosion treatment __________ 271
Antilock braking system __________ 171
Anti-spin ______________________ 173
Ashtrays ______________________ 134
Autochecking of lights, warning and indicator lights __________________ 87
Autodimming ___________________ 123
Automatic climate control (ACC) ____ 107
Automatic closing of moonroof _____ 129
Automatic closing of windows, SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 120
Automatic transmission ___________ 162
Automatic transmission, Sport mode 163
Battery _______________________ 214
Bedding-in of new brake pads _____ 160
Before towing a trailer ____________ 191
Belt height, SportSedan and SportCombi ____________________ 14

Brake fluid, grade _______________ 287
Brakes ________________________ 170
Braking _______________________ 170
Bulb changing __________________ 218
Bulb table _____________________ 232
Buying new tires ________________ 243
Cabin lighting, Convertible _________ 79
Cabin lighting, SportSedan and SportCombi ___________________ 131
Calibrating front electric windows with pinch protection ________________ 78
Calibration of windows, SportSedan and SportCombi _______________ 121
Car alarm ______________________ 56
Car transport ___________________ 196
Care of air conditioning ___________ 273
Cargo guard ___________________ 148
Cargo guard, SportWagon ________ 148
Cargo net, SportCombi ___________ 145
CHECK ENGINE light _____________ 83
Change of address notification _____ 280
Changing a tire _________________ 258
Changing bulbs _________________ 218
Changing the battery, remote control _ 54
Changing wiper blades ___________ 216
Checking the number of remote controls _______________________ 53
Checks before towing a trailer _____ 191
Child safety _____________________ 24

Index

297
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 52
Child seats ______________________ 24
Cigarette lighter _________________ 134
Cleaning the engine bay __________ 267
Cleaning upholstery ______________ 266
Closing the soft top manually, Convertible ____________________ 68
Closing the soft top, Convertible _____ 64
Clutch interlock _________________ 161
Comfort opening of moonroof ______ 129
Comfort opening of windows, SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 119
Compact spare _________________ 256
Compact spare wheel fitted, driving with _________________________ 258
Compass ______________________ 127
Convertible _____________________ 61
Convertible, washing _____________ 268
Coolant _______________________ 210
Cornering headlights ______________ 99
Crash memory, see EDR _________ 282
Cruise control __________________ 169
Cup holder _____________________ 133
Date codes, tires ________________ 253
Deactivating rear windows, SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 121
Deactivating the passenger door window button, Convertible ________ 78

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Index

Deactivating the rear window switches _____________________ 121
Deep water, driving through _______ 193
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 250
Determining correct load, tires _____ 252
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101
Direction indicators ______________ 101
Dome light, Convertible __________ 228
Dome light, SportSedan __________ 228
Donor battery, boost starting ______ 197
Door handles ___________________ 48
Door mirrors ___________________ 122
Drive belt ______________________ 215
Driver’s seat with memory _________ 21
Driving in cold climates ___________ 185
Driving in deep water ____________ 193
Driving in hot climates ____________ 187
Driving techniques ______________ 183
Driving with a compact wheel fitted _ 258
Driving with a heavy load on hilly roads ________________________ 164
Driving with a load ______________ 192
Driving with a roof load ___________ 192
Driving with the trunk lid open ______ 193
EDR (Event Data Recorders) ______ 282
ESP® ________________________ 175
Easy entry, Convertible ____________ 73
Economical motoring ____________ 183
Electrical system, technical data ____ 287

Electrically adjustable seats ________ 20
Electric engine heater ____________ 184
Electric heating, front seats ________ 114
Electric windows ________________ 119
Electric windows, Convertible _______ 77
Electronic Stability Program _______ 175
Electronic steering wheel lock ______ 151
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, SportSedan ___________ 140
Emergency operation of the moonroof 130
Engine bay, cleaning _____________ 267
Engine heater __________________ 184
Engine immobilizer _______________ 55
Engine management system ______ 204
Engine number _________________ 292
Engine oil, checking _____________ 208
Engine oil, grade ________________ 286
Engine temperature gauge _________ 88
Engine, description ______________ 203
Engine, technical data ____________ 286
Engines _______________________ 287
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ______ 282
Extra electrical socket ____________ 134
Facilitating entry to rear seat, Convertible ____________________ 73
Factors affecting fuel consumption __ 183
Filler cap ______________________ 157
Filling a portable fuel container _____ 158
Filling up ______________________ 156

Flat spots, tires _________________ 242
Floor jack ______________________ 259
Folding down the rear seat backrest, SportCombi ___________________ 141
Folding down the rear seat, SportSedan ___________________ 136
Front fog lights __________________ 100
Front towing eye ________________ 194
Fuel cap _______________________ 157
Fuel container __________________ 158
Fuel gauge _____________________ 89
Fuel grade _____________________ 287
Fuel information _________________ 158
Functions, car alarm ______________ 58
Fuse panel in luggage compartment _ 236
Fuse table _____________________ 235
Fuses _________________________ 233
GDO, garage door opener _________ 123
Gearbox number ________________ 292
General safety instructions, Convertible ____________________ 62
Glove box _____________________ 134
Glovebox lighting ________________ 229
Handbrake _____________________ 177
Hazard warning lights ____________ 102
Head restraint, Convertible _________ 74
Head restraints __________________ 23

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Headlight flasher _________________ 99
Headlight levelling ________________ 98
Headlights ______________________ 98
Hood _________________________ 202
Horn _________________________ 118
Horn button ____________________ 118
If a tire goes flat ________________ 247
Ignition switch __________________ 150
Immobilizer _____________________ 55
Important considerations for driving _ 153
Important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 154
Indicator lights ___________________ 82
Inflation, tires __________________ 240
Information about fuel ____________ 158
Instrument illumination, adjusting ___ 100
Interior lighting, Convertible ________ 79
Interior lighting, SportSedan and SportCombi ___________________ 131
Interior rearview mirror ___________ 123
Intermittent malfunctioning, central locking _______________________ 50
Jump starting __________________ 197

Key ___________________________ 48
Kick-down _____________________ 164
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 248
Labels and plates, location ________ 292
Lashing eyes, SportCombi ________ 144
Lashing eyes, SportSedan ________ 139
Laying the car up _______________ 179
LATCH (child safety) ______________ 25
Leather upholstery, cleaning _______ 266
Lighting in luggage compartment, Convertible ____________________ 79
Limp-home ____________________ 154
Limp-home, automatic transmission _ 165
Load carriers, roof _______________ 192
Load indices, tires _______________ 249
Loading your vehicle _____________ 250
Load-through hatch, SportCombi ___ 143
Load-through hatch, SportSedan ___ 138
Locking a car with flat battery _______ 51
Locks __________________________ 48
Long-term parking _______________ 179
Luggage compartment ___________ 136
Luggage compartment lighting, Convertible ____________________ 79
Luggage compartment lighting, SportSedan _______________ 132, 140

Index

299

Luggage compartment lighting, changing _____________________ 230
Main instrument panel _____________ 82
Main/dipped beam ________________ 99
Maintenance schedule ___________ 278
Malfunction Indicator Lamp _________ 83
Manual gear selection ____________ 168
Manual gearbox _________________ 161
Manual tripping of car alarm ________ 58
Materials used in the car, reclamation 272
MAXI fuses ____________________ 234
Memory, driver’s seat _____________ 21
Messages on SID, Convertible ______ 71
Milometer _______________________ 90
Moonroof ______________________ 128
Mug holder ____________________ 133
New tires, buying ________________ 243
Number plate lighting, changing ____ 229
ORVR ________________________ 205
Opening handles _________________ 48
Opening the soft top, Convertible ____ 64
Outside mirrors _________________ 122
Owner assistance _______________ 280

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300
Panic function, car alarm __________ 58
Park Brake Shift Lock ____________ 163
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary override ______________________ 166
Parking _______________________ 177
Parking aid ____________________ 180
Parking brake __________________ 177
Parking on a hill ________________ 178
Pinch protection, electric windows, SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 120
Pinch protection, moonroof ________ 130
Plates and labels, location ________ 292
Polishing and waxing ____________ 270
Poly-V-belt ____________________ 215
Portable fuel container ___________ 158
Position lights ___________________ 98
Power steering fluid, checking _____ 213
Pressure gauge _________________ 88
Pressure, tires __________________ 240
Profiles, customized settings _______ 94
Quality grading, tires _____________ 244
Quick guide, remote control ________ 49
Rain sensor ____________________ 103
Raising the soft top manually, Convertible ____________________ 68

Reading lights, Convertible _________ 79
Rear fog light ___________________ 101
Rear seat, folding down, SportCombi 141
Rear seat, safety belts ____________ 17
Rear seats, folding down, SportSedan 136
Rear towing eye ________________ 194
Rear windows, deactivating, SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 121
Rearview mirrors ________________ 122
Recommendations for automatic transmission, towing a trailer _____ 189
Recommendations for manual gearbox, towing a trailer ________________ 190
Recommended snow chains _______ 288
Refueling ______________________ 156
Reinstalling the fuel cap __________ 157
Remote control __________________ 48
Remote locking malfunction ________ 50
Replacement, wheel _____________ 246
Reporting safety defects __________ 281
Rev counter _____________________ 87
Reversing lights ________________ 102
Rollover Pop-up Bars, Convertible ___ 76
Roof lighting, SportSedan and SportCombi ___________________ 131
Roof lighting, changing ___________ 228
Running-in _____________________ 160
Saab Information Display __________ 89
Saab Parking Assistance _________ 180

Safety belts _____________________ 12
Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi ________________ 17
SAHR, head restraint _____________ 23
SDM _________________________ 282
SID ___________________________ 89
SPA __________________________ 180
Seat belts ______________________ 12
Seat belts in rear seat, Convertible ___ 75
Seat belts, care _________________ 266
Seat belts, checking _____________ 266
Seats __________________________ 18
Securing a load _________________ 139
Sentronic, manual gear selection ___ 168
Service Engine Lamp _____________ 83
Service costs ___________________ 279
Service information ______________ 280
Service intervals ________________ 278
Service record retention __________ 279
Signalling, horn _________________ 118
Ski hatch, SportCombi ____________ 143
Ski hatch, SportSedan ____________ 138
Spare wheel ___________________ 256
Speed ratings, tires ______________ 249
Speedometer ____________________ 87
Sport mode, automatic transmission _ 163
Starting the engine ______________ 152
Steering wheel adjustment ________ 118
Steering wheel lock ______________ 151
Steps for determining correct load limit _________________________ 252
Storage compartments ___________ 134

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Sun visor ______________________ 132
Switches _______________________ 97
TCS __________________________ 173
Technical data _________________ 284
Textile carpeting, cleaning ________ 267
Tie down eyes, SportCombi _______ 144
Tie down eyes, SportSedan _______ 139
Tightening torque, wheels _________ 261
Tire Repais Kit _________________ 262
Tire chains ____________________ 247
Tire date code __________________ 253
Tire inspection and rotation _______ 241
Tire markings __________________ 249
Tire sidewall labeling ____________ 248
Tire sizes _____________________ 288
Tire terminology and definitions ____ 250
Tire, changing __________________ 258
Tire, spare _____________________ 256
Tires _________________________ 240
Tools and spare wheel ___________ 256
Touching up paintwork ___________ 270
Towbar _______________________ 188
Towbar load ___________________ 190
Towing _______________________ 193
Towing a trailer _________________ 188
Towing the car _________________ 195
Traction Control System (TCS) _____ 173
Transmission oil, checking ________ 210
Transmission, automatic __________ 162

Transmission, manual ____________ 161
Transporting the car _____________ 196
Treadwear indicators ____________ 243
Trip computer ___________________ 90
Trip meter ______________________ 90
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC _____ 273
Trunk lid, driving when open _______ 193
Trunk lid, opening ________________ 51
Turbo gauge ____________________ 88
Uniform tire quality grading ________ 244
Upholstery care _________________ 266
Upholstery, cleaning _____________ 266
Useful tips on starting ____________ 153
Vanity mirror ___________________ 132
Vehicle Data Collection ___________ 282
Vehicle identification number ______ 292
Vehicle recovery ________________ 196
Warning labels ___________________ 8
Warning lights ___________________ 82
Warning triangle ________________ 102
Warnings and messages on SID, Convertible ____________________ 71
Washer fluid ___________________ 217
Washer jets ____________________ 217

Index

301
Washers ______________________ 103
Washing ______________________ 267
Washing a Convertible ___________ 268
Waxing and polishing ____________ 270
Wear indicators, tires _____________ 243
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ______________________ 43
Wheel replacement ______________ 246
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 288
When it is time for new tires _______ 242
Windshield washers _____________ 103
Windshield wipers _______________ 103
Wing mirrors ___________________ 122
Winter driving __________________ 185
Winter tires ____________________ 253
Wiper blades ___________________ 216
Wipers ________________________ 103
XWD, All-wheel drive _____________ 173
Xenon cornering headlights _________ 99
Xenon headlights ________________ 219
Xenon headlights, headlight levelling _ 98

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Notes

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Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 Model Year 2009

Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls

11
47
61
81
Interior equipment 117
Starting and driving 149
Car care 201
Customer Assistance and Information 277
Technical data 283
Index 297

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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.

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 [email protected]. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assis- tance 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.

To find a specific item, use the overviews given at the start of the manual. 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.

WARNING

Failure to heed warnings may cause per- sonal 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.

Fuel gauge __________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Speedometer ________________ Tachometer __________________ Temperature gauge____________ Turbo gauge _________________ Warning and indicator lights _____ Saab Information Display (SID)___

89
90
87
87
88
88
82
89

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Instrument panel

Cruise Control ___________ 169
Direction indicators _______ 101
99
High/Low beam switch ____

Changing bulbs __________ 218
Front fog lights___________ 100
98
Headlight levelling ________ 99
High/low beam __________ Parking lights____________ 98
Rear fog light____________ 101

Washers and wipers______ 103
Washer fluid ____________ 217
Replacing wiper blades ___ 216

Automatic climate control __ 107
Hazard warning lights_____ 102
Seat heating, ACC _______ 114
Car care and maintenance _ 273

Power Outlet _________________ Cigarette lighter _______________

134
134

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Exterior

Moonroof_______________ 128
Touching up paintwork ____ 270
Washing _______________ 267
Waxing and polishing _____ 270
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 271
Service program _________ 278
Body __________________ 270

Brake lights _____________ 225
Light switches ___________ 97
Taillights _______________ 225
Changing bulbs __________ 218

Folding down the rear seat _ 136
Lighting ________________ 225
Load-through hatch_______ 138
Spare wheel ____________ 140
Tools __________________ 140
Trunk __________________ 136

Towing_________________ 193
Towing hook eyes ________ 193
Towing a trailer __________ 188

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

284
192
192

Hood _______________________ 202
Washing the engine bay_________ 267

High/Low beam switch ____ 97
Direction indicators_______ 101
Front lights _____________ 220
98
Headlight levelling (xenon) _ Headlight switches _______ 97
Headlight washers _______ 217
Changing bulbs _________ 218

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

48
52
48
51

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

170
258
256
291
240
288
185

Economical motoring _____ 183
Fuel filler door __________ 156
Fuel gauge _____________ 89
Fuel grade _____________ 287
Refueling ______________ 156

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Interior

Interior rear view mirror _________ Vanity mirror _________________ Door mirrors__________________

123
132
122

Interior light switches ___________ 131
Moonroof ____________________ 128
Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 231

Airbag _________________ 32
Steering wheel adjustment _ 118

Fuses _________________ 233

Electric windows _________ 119

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Safety belts ____________ 32
Airbag_________________ 52
Child safety locks ________ 24
Child seats _____________ Safety belt care _________ 266

Glove box ______________ 134
Storage compartments____ 134

Automatic transmission ___ 162
Changing gears _________ 161
Manual transmission _____ 161

Safety belts __________________ Child seats __________________ Folding down the rear seat ______ Rear seat____________________ Seat adjustment ______________ Seat heating _________________ Upholstery care _______________

12
24
136
136
18
114
266

Ignition switch ________________ Starting the engine ____________ Power Outlet _________________ Break-In Period _______________ Driving in hot/cold climates ______ Parking brake_________________ Parking _____________________

150
152
134
160
185
177
177

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Engine bay, 4-cyl

Color code______________ 292
Engine number __________ 292
Gearbox number _________ 292
Warning labels __________ Vehicle identification number 292

Ignition system __________ 287
Alternator_______________ 215
Drive belt _______________ 215
Exhaust emission control __ 154
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 273
Spark plugs _____________ 287
Turbo gauge ____________ 88

Engine oil: checking level __ 208

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

286
203
286
153

Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 210
Driving in hot climates __________ 187
Radiator_____________________ 286
Temperature gauge ____________ 88

ABS brakes_____________ 170
Brake pads _____________ 212
Brake system ___________ 287
Brake fluid______________ 212

Fuse table _____________ 238
Changing a fuse _________ 233
Fuses _________________ 233
Relays ________________ 238

Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 103
Washer fluid ____________ 217
Washer jets ____________ 217
Topping-up fluid _________ 217

Automatic transmission _________ Manual transmission ___________

162
161

Power steering________________ Fluid: checking/topping up _______

213
213

Battery ______________________ 214
Jump starting _________________ 197
Battery charge ________________ 214

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Engine bay, 2.8 V6

Power steering___________ 213
Fluid: checking/topping up__ 213

Vehicle identification number________________ 292
Color code______________ 292
Engine number __________ 292
Warning labels___________ Gearbox number _________ 292

Ignition system __________ 287
Exhaust emission control __ 154
Drive belt _______________ 215
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 273
Alternator_______________ 215
Turbo gauge ____________ 88
Spark plugs _____________ 287

Oil grade and viscosity__________ Engine: description ____________ Engine oil: topping up __________ Engine: technical data __________ Important considerations for driving ___________________

286
203
208
286

153

Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 286
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 210
Driving in hot climates __________ 187
Temperature gauge ____________ 88

ABS brakes_____________ 171
Brake pads _____________ 287
Brake system ___________ 170
Brake fluid______________ 212

Fuse table______________ 235
Changing a fuse _________ 235
Fuses _________________ 233
Relays ________________ 238

Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 103
Topping-up fluid _________ 217
Washer jets_____________ 217
Washer fluid ____________ 217

Automatic transmission _________ Manual transmission ___________

162
161

Engine oil: checking level________

208

Battery ______________________ 214
Jump starting _________________ 197
Battery charge ________________ 214

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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: 4 cyl. - 680 g and 6 cyl. - 650 g R134a. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106

Battery • No sparks, naked flames or smoking (cid:127) Always shield eyes. Explosive gas es can cause blindness or injury (cid:127) Keep the battery out of reach of children (cid:127) The battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn

injuries

(cid:127) See the Owner’s Manual for further information (cid:127) Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.

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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EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS (cid:127) Children can be killed or seriously injured 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) Always use seat belts and child restraints.

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

Changing wheels (cid:127) Use only on specified vehicle. (cid:127) Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). (cid:127) Use on level firm ground only. (cid:127) Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only

by a jack, use vehicle support stands.

All-wheel drive cars 3 Do not test this vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer.

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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

Direction indicators

Parking lights

Defroster

Foot brake

Radiator fan

Fuel

Automatic Tire Pressure Monitoring System

No sparks, flames or smoking

Refer to the Owner’s Manual

Shield eyes

Keep out of reach of children

Battery acid contains sul- furic acid

Airbag

Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat

Electric windows

Deactivating of rear window switches

Hazard warn- ing lights

Rear window heating

Front fog lights

Cabin fan

Coolant level

Engine oil pressure

ABS brakes

TCS/ESP®

Risk of explosive gas

Central locking, lock

Rear fog light

Central locking, unlock

Trunk lid, opening

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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 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 pro- vided 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 will come on if the driver or/and the front seat passenger has not buckled up. The reminder for the driver is in the main instrument and for the front seat passenger on the instrument panel. The reminder for the driver has an additional audible signal which sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. The following applies to the both front seats: If the belt is not fastened before the car starts to move there will be an additional reminder when the speed exceeds 15 mph. The text Use your seat belt. is lit on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. If the belt is not fastened then an audible signal will come on after 30 seconds. The text in the SID can be turned off by the CLR-button on the steering wheel.

Driver seat safety belt reminder

Passenger seat safety belt reminder

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Correct seating position

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.

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(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 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.

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Safety

To fasten the belt

Press the red button to release the belt

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 266 for how to check the func- tion of the safety belts, cleaning, etc.

The belt guide on door pillar, SportSedan and SportCombi

Belt height adjustment, SportSedan and SportCombi The belt guide on the door pillar for the front safety belts can be set at different heights. The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to the belt being incorpo- rated into the seat.

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Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as possible without rubbing against the neck. To avoid chafing in the case of a short person, the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centime- ters) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. Raise the belt guide by pushing it upward to the desired position. To lower it, depress the catch release button while lowering the guide. Check that the guide locks in its new position.

Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The lap belt should be placed low, across the hips and over the upper thighs.

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Safety belt pretensioners

WARNING

If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other com- ponents must be inspected and replaced as necessary. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any necessary repairs.

SportSedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretension- ers and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The safety belt pretension- ers are only activated if the safety belt in question is in use but not activated should the car roll over. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "slacken- ing" the safety belt slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic energy as gradually as possi- ble.

Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in ques- tion is in use. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the movement of the body by ten- sioning the belt, including in a roll over crash. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic energy as gradually as possible.

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Rear safety belts, SportSedan and SportCombi

The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. Press the red button on the buckle to release the belt.

See page 266 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc.

Securing an item on the rear seat

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Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 75.

WARNING

(cid:127) Make sure that the belt does not

become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 136).

(cid:127) If cargo has to be placed on a seat, it

must be properly secured with the safety belt. This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a crash, which could cause personal injury.

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

lying against sharp edges.

(cid:127) Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle. The buckles for the center and left-hand rear seats are close together.

The three rear seats all have three-point safety belts with inertia reels. Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you and inserting the tongue into the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part.

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Seats

WARNING

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

Manually adjusted front seats 3
The following front seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: (cid:127) Height 3
(cid:127) Legroom (cid:127) Backrest rake angle (cid:127) Lumbar support firmness 3
(cid:127) Head restraint height

We recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed in the following order: 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Lastly, adjust the position of the steering wheel (see page 118).

Electrically adjustable front seats 3
See page 20.

Electric heating, front seats 3
See pages 114.

Height adjustment 3
Lift the lever to raise the seat. The lever is spring-loaded to return to its neutral posi- tion. Repeated lifting of the lever will increase the height in steps. Press down the lever to lower the seat. Repeated downward presses of the lever will lower the seat in steps.

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Adjusting the legroom

Adjusting the backrest

Adjusting the lumbar support

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

WARNING

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

Backrest rake angle

WARNING

Lumbar support 3
Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob.

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

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

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Electrically adjustable front seats 3

WARNING

(cid:127) The seats are actuated by powerful

motors. Bear this in mind when adjust- ing the seat, and make sure that noth- ing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that nothing can be trapped behind the seat when adjusting it.

(cid:127) Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electri- cally-operated seats.

(cid:127) Always remove the remote control

when you leave the car to prevent per- sonal injury caused by the electrically adjustable seats, for example, due to children playing. Electrically adjust- able front seats with memory function, see page 21.

With the doors closed the seats can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON. However, there are two exceptions: (cid:127) To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open.

(cid:127) The seats can be adjusted up to

2 minutes after both doors have been closed (applicable only to cars without window and sunroof pinch protection).

Adjusting the height and angle

Adjusting the legroom

Height adjustment and seat angle Adjust the height of the seat with the rear section of the front lever. Adjust the angle of the seat with the front section of the front lever.

Legroom adjustment Adjust the legroom with the front lever.

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Adjusting the rake angle

Backrest rake angle

WARNING

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

Adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever.

Adjusting the lumbar support Driver’s seat in SportSedan and Sport- Combi

Lumbar support 3
Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob.

Memory function buttons

Memory function 3

WARNING

The legroom of the electrically operated driver’s seat can always be adjusted, whether or not a front door is open and irrespective of the position of the ignition switch.

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When the ignition is ON, all seat settings can be adjusted. When the door is open and before the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, all seat settings can be adjusted for up to 20 minutes. The memory also includes the door mirror settings.

Storing and restoring settings 1 Adjust the seat and the door mirrors. The lumbar support is not included by the memory function.

2 Press and hold the M-button and then press one of the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3). A chime will sound to confirm that the settings have been saved.

To recall programmed settings, press and hold the desired memory button until the seat and door mirrors adopt their pro- grammed positions. The memory function also includes the door mirror settings. To facilitate reversing, the passenger-side door mirror can be angled down, refer to page 122.

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The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to a number of positions. (cid:127) Raising: grasp the head restraint on both

sides and pull it straight up.

(cid:127) Lowering the front head restraints: press

in the left catch and press the head restraint down.

(cid:127) Lowering the rear head restraints: press the head restraint forward and downward.

The rear head restraints can be fully low- ered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied.

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Head restraints SportSedan and SportCombi

Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74.

WARNING

(cid:127) Adjust the head restraint so that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash.

(cid:127) Raise the head restraints in the seats

that are occupied.

The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind. The SAHR is a mechanical system, actu- ated by body weight. The mechanism is built