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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. IB1302 Safety Safety-belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners, which are activated in the event of a severe frontal collision or very violent rear-end collision. They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt. The belt pretensioners do not activate in less violent frontal or rear-end collisions. 13 Correct position for safety belt · The lap part of the belt should be pulled as tightly as comfortable and as low as possible across the hips, so that it is just touching the top of the thighs. The shoulder belt should be well in on the shoulder but not touching the neck. WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a collision (submarining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. · Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. · There should not be any slack in the belt. Pull the belt tight ­ particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn. IB816 WARNING If the car is involved in a collision, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself but visit an authorized Saab dealer. Sit correctly before putting the belt on · Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position. · Only one person per safety belt! WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of an accident. · For most of the time a safety belt is worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. The retractor locks up automatically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs. 14 Safety · 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/cushion may be necessary. WARNING Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm. To fasten the belt IB1304 Press the red button to release the belt. To release the belt, press the red button on the belt buckle, as illustrated. See page 224 for the checking of belt function, cleaning etc. Front seat belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Because the lower belt-anchorage points are on the seat (9-3 5-door), the belt buckle follows the movement of the seat during seat adjustment. In the 9-3 Coupé and 9-3 Convertible, the lower outer anchorage point is in the rear of the sill, which makes it all the more important that the lap strap is not slack during use. 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. IB1305 Safety 15 The belt guide on the door pillar IB818 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. Belt guide The belt guide on the door pillar can be set to five different heights. Set the guide as high as possible without causing the belt to chafe against the throat. In the case of a short person the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centimetres) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. Raise the belt guide by pushing it upwards to the desired position. To lower it, the release button must first be depressed. Check that it has engaged in its new position by pulling up and down. IB819 16 Safety IB960 Safety belts, rear seat (the central head restraint is an accessory) Securing a load on the rear seat Safety belts, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear-seat passengers (2 for Convertible model). 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. The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt. WARNING · Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 144). · If you must carry an item of luggage on a seat, ensure that it is held securely by the safety belt. This will reduce the risk of injury by flying objects in the event of an accident. · Protect the belt from sharp edges. See page 148 for securing of load. See page 224 for the checking of belt function, cleaning etc. IB821 Safety WARNING Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant´s lap. 17 WARNING No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from operating to remove slack, or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack. 18 Safety Head restraint The front seats in the Saab 9-3 are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind. In the event of a rear-end collision, the body is forced back against the backrest. This, in turn, causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upward, thus limiting the backward movement of the head. The SAHR is a mechanical system, actuated by body weight. The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest, where it is connected to the head restraint. The SAHR does not normally need to be replaced after a rear-end collision. The head restraint can be raised or lowered and is adjustable in various positions. · Raising: grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up. · Lowering: depress the catch on the left-hand side of the attaching point and press the head restraint down. WARNING Adjust the head restraint so that the head is well supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in an accident. IB629 Safety 19 Child safety Car safety tips WARNING · Never leave your children unattended in a car, even for a short time. ­ Children can suffer heat stroke - perhaps die - in a matter of minutes. ­ Children can put the car into gear and hurt themselves or others. · At gas stations, take the keys from the car while filling the tank. · Never allow children to climb on top of or under motor vehicles. · Always look for children before backing your motor vehicle out of a garage or driveway. · To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, never let a car idle in the garage. · Supervise young children around buckets of water while washing your car. Small children can drown in seconds in less than an inch of water. Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car WARNING · Teach your kids not to play in or around cars. · Watch your children when loading or unloading the car so they don´t get locked in by mistake. · Always lock the doors and trunk of your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach. · Keep the rear fold-down seats closed to help prevent kids from getting into the trunk from inside the car. WARNING · Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. All child restraints and booster seats are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by the lap belt or the lap belt of a lap-shoulder belt. If the child restraint is not properly secured, a child can be endangered in a crash. · NEVER put a child seat in the front. · Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag. · According to accident statistics, the BACK SEAT is SAFER for properly restrainen children than the front seat. · Sit as far back as possible from the air bag. 20 Safety Lockable belt tongue If fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the buckle. Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion. The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle. 1 Position the child seat in the back of the car. 2 To activate the locking function, move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked "CHILD SEAT" (item 1 in the figure) in order to activate the locking function. 3 Secure the base of the child seat with the lap portion of the safety belt in accordance with the installation instructions accompanying the child seat. 4 Grasp the shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap portion against the child seat. 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the lap portion of the belt. The belt must not unreel. The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Children travel most safely when properly restrained, but restraints must be suitable for the size of the child. Always follow the child seat/booster cushion manufacturer´s instructions when installing these devices in your vehicle. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufacturer's child seat instructions. When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked IB822