1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2001 Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System OnStar - Telematics Interior equipment, trunk Starting and driving Car care Maintenance and owner assistance Technical data Index © Saab 11 35 47 59 93 117 129 151 191 235 243 257 Automobile AB 2000 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. If you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab dealer will be pleased to help. Best wishes, 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. The specifications, design particulars and illustrations included in the manual are not binding. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 is available with a 2.0l turbo-engine, 185 hp or 205 hp or a 2.3l turbo-engine, 230 hp. Although the manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it does not include precise specifications of the different variants. Some differences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. in the U.S.A. We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that you keep it in the car for future reference. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on pages 3-6. A list of contents 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 Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out. The book also contains important warranty conditions: WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. IB730 3 Instrument panel High/low beam ________________ 75 Parking lights __________________ 75 Daytime running lights ___________ 75 Changing bulbs _______________ 206 High/low beam control stalk 75 Direction indicators _______ 76 Cruise Control __________ 169 Warning and indicator lights _____ Tachometer __________________ Speedometer _________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ Fuel gauge __________________ Temperature gauge ____________ 60 66 66 66 67 68 67 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 69 Night panel __________________ 73 Clock _______________________ 74 Washers and wipers ______ 78 Rear-window wiper _______ 79 Replacing wiper blades __ 204 Audio system____________ 94 Cassette player _________ 100 CD player _____________ 103 Rear fog light ___________ 77 Front fog lights ___________ 77 Hazard warning lights _____ 76 Instrument lighting ________ 78 Climate control system: manual _______________ 80 Climate control system: automatic _____________ 84 Car care ______________ 191 IB731 Steering-wheel-mounted controls, Audio System __ 109 Seat heating controls ____ 135 Ashtrays ___________________ 141 Cigarette lighter ______________ 141 4 Exterior Sunroof _______________ 138 Convertible _____________ 48 Washing the car ________ 226 Waxing and polishing ____ 227 Touching-up of paintwork _ 227 Anticorrosion treatment ___ 228 Service program ________ 239 Driving with a roof rack load ____ 182 Mounting of roof rack __________ 182 Maximum loads ______________ 244 Hood release handle __________ 192 Engine compartment: washing __ 226 Headlight switches _______ 75 High/low beam control stalk 75 Turn signal & lane change indicators ______________ 76 Headlamp wipers _______ 204 Changing bulbs ________ 206 Taillights ______________ 208 Stop lights _____________ 208 Light switches ___________ 75 Changing bulbs _________ 206 Central locking __________ Interior locking buttons ____ Trunk lock ______________ Child safety lock catch ____ Car alarm (Anti-theft system) 36 37 40 39 41 Towing ________________ 185 Towrope attachment eyes _ 185 Towing a trailer _________ 179 Trunk lid lock ___________ Lowering the rear seat ____ Trunk _________________ Spare wheel ___________ Tools _________________ Lighting _______________ 144 144 147 149 149 208 Tires & Rims_____________ 217 / 252 Tire pressure ___________ back cover Driving in cold weather ________ 177 Brakes and braking ___________ 170 Compact spare wheel _________ 220 Changing a wheel ____________ 221 Fuel filler door __________ 157 Refuelling _____________ 157 Fuel grade ____________ 249 Fuel gauge _____________ 68 Fuel economy __________ 176 5 Interior Internal rearview mirror ________ 143 Door mirrors ________________ 143 Vanity mirror ________________ 140 Interior lighting switch _________ 139 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 210 Power steering _________ 251 Steering-wheel adjustment 137 Airbag _________________ 28 Safety belts _____________ 12 Safety-belt care ________ 224 Airbag _________________ 28 Child seats _____________ 19 Child safety lock catch ____ 39 Glove compartment _____ 141 Seat adjustment ________ 130 Safety belts _____________ 12 Seat heating ___________ 135 Rear seat _____________ 144 Folding down the rear seat 144 Child seats _____________ 19 Upholstery: cleaning _____ 225 Center console ______________ 136 Electric windows _____________ 136 Sunroof ____________________ 138 Convertible __________________ 48 Ignition switch _______________ 152 Starting the engine ___________ 153 Engine break-in period ________ 161 Parking ____________________ 174 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 177 Manual transmission ____ 161 Automatic transmission __ 162 IB1353 6 Engine bay Engine: description ____________ 194 Engine oil, level control and topping up _______________ 196 Engine oil: changing ___________ 196 Oil grade_____________________ 247 Brake system ________________ Brake fluid __________________ Brake pads __________________ ABS brakes _________________ 251 200 200 170 Warning labels ___________ 7 V.I.N. number __________ 253 Engine number _________ 253 Gearbox number ________ 253 Color coding ___________ 253 Fuse panels ___________ Changing a fuse ________ Table of fuses __________ Relays _______________ 212 212 214 216 Ignition system _________ Drive belt ______________ Alternator _____________ Spark plugs ____________ Catalytic converter ______ Simple fault tracing (A/C, ACC) ____________ 250 203 203 250 156 232 Coolant, checking and topping up ________ 198 Coolant, changing ______ 199 Temperature gauge ______ 67 Driving in hot weather ____ 179 Driving in cold weather ___ 177 Turbo-compressor ________ 67 Pressure gauge __________ 67 Important considerations for driving _____________ 154 Technical data: engine ___ 247 Washer fluid ___________ 205 Topping up with fluid _____ 205 Washer jets ___________ 205 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 78 Manual transmission __________ Automatic transmission ________ Transmission oil ______________ Gearbox: technical data ________ 197 197 197 250 Steering servo _______________ 201 Fluid checking and topping up ______________ 201 Battery _____________________ 201 Battery charge _______________ 201 Jump starting ________________ 187 IB1624 7 Warning labels WL3 WL2 Coolant: Never open while engine is hot. Escaping coolant under pressure can cause serious injuries. Radiator fan: WL1 Drive belt: Danger! Moving belt The radiator fan can cut in even after engine has been switched off. A/C system: Refrigerant at high pressure. Do not undo or remove any connections in the A/C system until the system has been emptied. Working the wrong way may result in injury. Work on the A/C system must be left to qualified personnel only. For working instructions, see the Workshop Handbook. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Refrigerant: 770 g of R134a. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10. Battery: Contains corrosive sulphuric acid (40%) · FLAMMABLE GASES formed when car is running and during charging of battery · Always wear eye and face protection when working on the battery · Smoking, open flames and sparks can all cause battery to explode · Consult the manual before using jumper cables. · Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS · Keep battery upright · Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing · In the event of an accident, flush affected area promptly with water and seek medical help. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WL36 · · · · · · AVOID SPARKS, AVOID OPEN FLAMES, NO SMOKING KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SEE MANUAL PROTECT YOUR EYES FLAMMABLE GAS ACID WL4 8 IB1195 CANADA Wheel changing: Intended for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. Use the jack only on firm, level ground. Use blocks. Max. jack load: 2200 lbs. (1000 kg). For further information, see the manual. USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over Belt beam WARNING CANADA Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it from shifting during transport. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in the event of a collision. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. · Max. weight 30 lbs. (15 kg). · Max. length 6 ft. (2 metres). See your Owner's Manual before securing loads. 50 10 111 USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. · Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag. · The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children. · NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front. · Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. · ALWAYS use SEAT BELT and CHILD RESTRAINTS IB989 WL9 Warning for pinch risk due to movable parts when beam is in unlocked position. IB994 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in before driving away. There would otherwise be a risk of injury. IB934 Keep hands away from moving parts of the convertible top. Failure to do so may cause personal injury. Do not raise or lower top with passengers in the rear seat. Personal injury may result from head contact with top. Jack ­ The jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. ­ The car must be standing level and the jack must be positioned on a firm, level surface. ­ Never crawl under the car while it is raised on the jack. USE 1 Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear; if the car has automatic transmission, select P. 2 Fit the jack at the jacking point nearest to the wheel that is to be changed. 3 Wind up the jack until the car just begins to lift. 4 If there is a wheel cover, remove it by inserting a screwdriver behind it and prying it off. 5 Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn, using the tool in the toolkit. 6 Wind up the jack so that the wheel clears the ground. Unscrew all the wheel bolts and take the wheel off. 7 Fit the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to seat correctly. 8 Lower the car. Tighten the wheel bolts in the sequence shown by the figure. Child lock safety catch Locked. The door can not be opened from inside. WL16 IB1705 10 (This page has been left blank). 11 Safety Safety belts...................... Head restraint.................. Child safety...................... Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS") 12 18 19 28 IB1301 12 Safety Research has established that it is dangerous for rear-seat passengers not to wear their safety belts. Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. Child safety, see page 19. Check that the tongue of the belt lock engages properly. To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a collision, the roof pillars and side edges of the headlining incorporate cushioning material (Convertible: windscreen pillars and upper part of windscreen rail). These areas must not be modified in any way. Work on these areas must only be carried out at an authorized Saab dealer. Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. FASTEN BELTS WARNING In the event of an accident, the rear-seat passengers can be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests, imposing much higher stresses on the front-seat passengers and belts and resulting in needless injury to everyone in the car. Safety-belt reminder WARNING For safety reasons, you should adjust safety belts only while the car is stationary. When the ignition is switched on, the "fasten belts" reminder will light up for 6 seconds or until the driver and any passengers are wearing their belts. An audible alarm will also sound for six seconds or until the driver has fastened his belt. IB130 ...