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 W ...