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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan M2003 Safety Security Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Maintenance and owner assistance Technical data Index 10 37 53 97 121 171 229 235 251 © Saab Automobile AB 2002 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 2 WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. NOTICE NOTICE 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 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 1-800-9559007 or email them at saabcrm@saabusa.com. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. Enjoy the road ahead! Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 will be available with the following engine variants: · 2.0t 175 hp · 2.0 Turbo 210 hp Although this manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it does not specify the equipment or features included on individual models. Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by Saab Cars, 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 reference. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on page 3­6. 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 Warranties and Service Record booklet which contains important warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out. Also included is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warranties and (U.S. customers), a dealer directory with Roadside Assistance Program information. 3 Instrument panel Fuel gauge __________________ Speedometer ________________ Turbo gauge _________________ Temperature gauge____________ Warning and indicator lights _____ Tachometer __________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ 61 60 61 60 54 59 59 Saab Information display (SID) ___ Profiler ______________________ Clock _______________________ 64 64 69 Direction indicators _______ 75 High/low beam control stalk 72 Cruise Control ___________ 140 Replacing wiper blades ___ 186 Washers and wipers______ 76 Washer fluid ____________ 186 Rear fog light____________ 74 Front fog lights___________ 74 High/low beam __________ 72 Changing bulbs __________ 188 Headlight levelling ________ 73 Parking lights____________ 72 Automatic climate control __ Manual climate control ____ Car care and maintenance _ Seat heating ____________ Seat heating, ACC _______ Hazard warning lights_____ 84 79 224 83 92 75 Ashtray _____________________ Cigarette lighter _______________ 108 108 4 Exterior Body __________________ Touching up paintwork ____ Anti-corrosion treatment ___ Service program _________ Sunroof ________________ Washing _______________ Waxing and polishing _____ 219 219 220 230 102 218 219 Maximum loads _______________ Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ Roof load ____________________ 236 161 161 Hood _______________________ Washing the engine bay_________ 172 218 Front lights _____________ 190 Direction indicators_______ 75 Changing bulbs _________ 188 Headlight levelling (BiXenon) _______________ 73 Dipswitch ______________ 72 Headlight switches _______ 72 Headlight washers _______ 186 Taillights _______________ 194 Brake lights _____________ 194 Changing bulbs __________ 188 Light switches ___________ 72 Trunk lock ______________ Central locking __________ Lock buttons ____________ Child safety locks ________ 41 38 38 42 Trunk __________________ Lighting ________________ Folding down the rear seat _ Load-through hatch_______ Spare wheel ____________ Tools __________________ 116 194 116 117 119 119 Towing_________________ 164 Towing hook eyes ________ 164 Towing a trailer __________ 157 Braking _____________________ Tires _______________________ Tire pressure ________________ Tire pressure monitor __________ Wheels _____________________ Changing wheels______________ Spare wheel _________________ Winter driving ________________ 141 206 245 207 243 214 212 155 Fuel grade _____________ Fuel gauge _____________ Economical motoring _____ Fuel filler door __________ Refueling ______________ 240 61 153 128 128 5 Interior Interior rearview mirror _________ Vanity mirror _________________ Door mirrors__________________ 111 106 110 Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ Interior light switches ___________ Sunroof _____________________ 197 105 102 Airbag _________________ 26 Steering wheel adjustment _ 98 Steering _______________ 242 Airbag_________________ Child seats _____________ Safety belts ____________ Safety belt care _________ Child safety locks ________ 26 21 11 217 42 Fuses _________________ 199 Glove compartment ______ 109 Storage compartments____ 109 Electric windows _________ 99 Automatic transmission ___ 134 Manual transmission _____ 133 Changing gears _________ 133 Rear seat _________________ 116 Child seats ________________ 21 Safety belts ________________ 11 Folding down the rear seat ____ 116 Upholstery care ____________ 217 Seat adjustment ____________ 16 Seat heating _______________ 83, 92 Break-In Period _______________ Driving in hot/cold climates ______ Parking _____________________ Starting the engine ____________ Ignition switch ________________ Parking brake_________________ Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ 132 155 148 123 122 148 108 6 Engine bay Vehicle identification number Color code______________ Engine number __________ Warning labels __________ Gearbox number _________ 246 246 246 7 246 Engine: description ____________ Changing engine oil____________ Engine oil: checking level/topping up ______________ Oil grade and viscosity__________ Engine: technical data __________ Important considerations for driving 173 177 176 238 238 125 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 179 Driving in hot climates __________ 156 Radiator_____________________ 238 Temperature gauge ____________ 60 ABS brakes_____________ Brake pads _____________ Brake system ___________ Brake fluid______________ 141 180 242 180 Exhaust emission control __ Drive belt_______________ Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ Alternator ______________ Turbo gauge ____________ Spark plugs _____________ Ignition system __________ 126 185 224 185 61 240 240 Changing a fuse _________ Fuses _________________ Relays ________________ Fuse table _____________ 199 199 203 203 Engine oil: checking level __ 176 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 76 Topping-up fluid _________ 186 Washer jets ____________ 187 Washer fluid ____________ 186 Automatic transmission _________ Manual transmission ___________ Gearbox: technical data_________ 134 133 241 Power steering________________ Fluid: checking/topping up _______ 181 181 Battery ______________________ Battery charge ________________ Jump starting _________________ 182 182 168 7 Warning labels Drive belt: Danger! Moving belt 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 manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 680 g R134a. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 SP-10. LEVEL INDICATOR INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR CLEAR CLAIR OK LOW BAS DANGER/POISON · No sparks, flames or smoking. · Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. · Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY-P/N 53 52 000 Saab Automobile AB 53 53 057 700 CCA (SAE) 12102-EP · Flush eyes immediatly with water Get medical help fast. · Do not tip battery. Do not open battery KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN. 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) 12102-EP DANGER/POISON 700 CCA (SAE) 12103-EP 000 · Éviter les étincelles et les flammes. Ne pas fumer. · Rincer immédiatement les yeux avec de l'oau Consulter un médecin rapidement. · Protéger les yeux car les gaz explosife peuvent causer la cécité ou des blessures. · Ne pas pencher ni ouvrir la batterie. · L'acide sulfurique peut causer la cécité ou des brûlures graves. BATTERIE SANS ENTRETIEN-P/N 53 52 000 Saab Automobile AB 53 53 085 GARDER HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) 12103-EP Manufactured by Tudor Spain (Exide Technologies) 000 Fabriquée par Tudor Espagne (Exide Technologies) Battery: · · · · · · · · · · · No sparks, flames or smoking Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast Do not tip battery. Do not open battery NO SPARKS, FLAMES OR SMOKING SHIELD EYES KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN ACID SEE OWNER'S MANUAL EXPLOSIVE GAS CANADA NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L'ENLEVER. UTILISER SEULEMENT DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROVENANT D'UN CONTENANT SCELLÉ. Coolant: Never open when engine hot! 8 Jack · Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. · Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground. · Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTION USA 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. CANADA 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 BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights. 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 crash. Changing wheels: Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 1980 lbs. (900 kg). 9 Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or smoking Refer to the Owner's Manual Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat Electric windows Deactivating of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid, opening Direction indicators Windshield washers No charge to battery Fuel Shield eyes Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Keep out of reach of children Battery acid contains sulphuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Cabin fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes 10 Safety Safety Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________ 11 16 20 21 26 Safety 11 Safety belts WARNING · Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic. · Safety belts must be worn at all times by all occupants. · Child safety, see page 21. · Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock. · In the event of a crash, a rear-seat passengers not wearing a safetybelt 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 12 Safety Correct position for safety belt 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 crash (submarining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. Consider this: · 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. · 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. It is advisable to remove thick items of clothing. · 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! · 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 crash occurs. · 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. Correct seating position · Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm. · Two people must never share one safety belt. In the event of a crash those sharing a belt risk being crushed together and injured. Safety 13 To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt 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 217 for how to check the function of the safety belts, cleaning, etc. The belt guide on door pillar Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting 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. Belt height adjustment The belt guide on the door pillar for the front safety belts can be set at different heights. 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 centimetres) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. Raise the belt guide by pushing it upwards 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. 14 Safety Safety belt pretensioners WARNING If the car is involved in a crash, 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. Visit an authorized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs. The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in question is in use. The safety belt pretensioners are not activated if the car rolls 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 "slackening" the safety belt slightly to absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradually as possible. 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. Safety WARNING 15 · Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 116). · If a 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. Rear safety belts · Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. Safety belts, rear seat 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. The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. Press the red button on the buckle to release the belt. · Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle. The buckles for the center and left-hand rear seats are close together. See page 217 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc. Securing an item on the rear seat 16 Safety Seats WARNING Never adjust the driver's seat except when the car is stationary. Manually adjusted front seats The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: · Height (driver's seat) · Legroom · Backrest rake angle · Lumbar support (driver's seat) · 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 98). Height adjustment, driver's seat Lift the lever to raise the seat. The lever is spring-loaded to return to its neutral position. 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. 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. Electrically adjustable front seats See page 18. Electric heating, front seats (option) See pages 83 and 92. Safety 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 collision. To find the most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest. 17 Adjusting the backrest Lumbar support Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob. 18 Safety Electrically adjustable front seats (option) WARNING · The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat, and make sure that nothing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that nothing can be trapped behind the seat when adjusting it. · Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electricallyoperated seats. · Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the electrically adjustable seats, for example, due to children playing. With the doors closed the seats can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON. However, there are two exceptions: · To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open. · The seats can be adjusted up to 20 seconds after both doors have been closed (applicable only to cars without window and sunroof pinch protection). 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. Safety 19 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 collision. Adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever. Lumbar support, driver's seat Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob. Memory function (option) The legroom of the driver's seat with memory can always be adjusted, irrespective of whether or not one of the front doors is open. Nor does the position of the ignition switch make any difference. If the ignition is ON, all adjustments can be made. When a front door is open, 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. 20 Safety To recall programmed settings, press and hold the desired memory button while the seat and door mirrors adopt their programmed 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 110. Head restraints WARNING · 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. · Raise the head restraints in the seats that are occupied. The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind. In the event of a rear-end crash, 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. Therefore, the SAHR does not normally need to be replaced or repaired after a rearend crash. The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to a number of positions. · Raising: grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up. · Lowering: Press the head restraint forward and downward. The rear head restraints can be lowered fully to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied.