1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2004 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2003 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 10 39 53 73 115 139 191 261 267 283 2 WARNING Failure to heed warnings may cause personal 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 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 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 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 __________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Speedometer ________________ Tachometer __________________ Temperature gauge____________ Turbo gauge _________________ Warning and indicator lights _____ 81 79 79 78 80 80 74 Clock _______________________ Profiler ______________________ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 88 83 83 Cruise Control ___________ 159 Direction indicators _______ 93 High/low beam control stalk 92 Replacing wiper blades ___ 206 Washers and wipers______ 95 Washer fluid ____________ 206 Changing bulbs __________ 208 Front fog lights___________ 93 Headlight levelling ________ 91 High/low beam __________ 92 Parking lights____________ 91 Rear fog light____________ 93 Automatic climate control __ Car care and maintenance _ Hazard warning lights_____ Manual climate control ____ Seat heating ____________ Seat heating, ACC _______ 103 255 94 98 102 111 Ashtray _____________________ Cigarette lighter _______________ 126 126 4 Exterior Anti-corrosion treatment ___ Body __________________ Service program _________ Sunroof ________________ Touching up paintwork ____ Washing _______________ Waxing and polishing _____ 253 251 262 120 251 250 251 Maximum loads _______________ Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ Roof load ____________________ 268 182 182 Hood _______________________ Washing the engine bay_________ 192 249 Changing bulbs _________ 208 Dipswitch ______________ 91 Direction indicators_______ 93 Front lights _____________ 210 Headlight levelling (BiXenon) _______________ 91 Headlight switches _______ 91 Headlight washers _______ 206 Brake lights _____________ 215 Changing bulbs __________ 208 Light switches ___________ 91 Taillights _______________ 215 Central locking __________ Child safety locks ________ Lock buttons ____________ Trunk lock ______________ 40 44 40 43 Folding down the rear seat _ Lighting ________________ Load-through hatch_______ Spare wheel ____________ Tools __________________ Trunk __________________ 134 215 136 138 138 134 Towing_________________ 184 Towing hook eyes ________ 184 Towing a trailer __________ 178 Braking _____________________ Changing wheels______________ Spare wheel _________________ Tire pressure ________________ Tire pressure monitor __________ Tires _______________________ Wheels _____________________ Winter driving ________________ 160 245 243 277 229 231 275 175 Economical motoring _____ Fuel filler door __________ Fuel gauge _____________ Fuel grade _____________ Refueling ______________ 173 147 81 271 147 5 Interior Interior rearview mirror _________ Vanity mirror _________________ Door mirrors__________________ 129 124 128 Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ Interior light switches ___________ Sunroof _____________________ 220 123 120 Airbag _________________ 28 Steering wheel adjustment _ 116 Steering _______________ 273 Airbag_________________ Child safety locks ________ Child seats _____________ Safety belt care _________ Safety belts ____________ 28 44 21 248 11 Fuses _________________ 222 Glove compartment ______ 126 Storage compartments____ 126 Electric windows _________ 117 Automatic transmission ___ 153 Changing gears _________ 152 Manual transmission _____ 152 Child seats _____________ Folding down the rear seat _ Rear seat ______________ Safety belts _____________ Seat adjustment _________ Seat heating ____________ Upholstery care__________ 21 134 134 11 16 102, 111 249 Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ Break-In Period _______________ Driving in hot/cold climates ______ Ignition switch ________________ Parking brake_________________ Parking _____________________ Starting the engine ____________ 126 151 175 140 167 167 142 6 Engine bay Changing engine oil____________ Engine: description ____________ Engine: technical data __________ Important considerations for driving Oil grade and viscosity__________ 278 278 278 7 278 197 193 270 144 270 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 199 Driving in hot climates __________ 177 Radiator_____________________ 270 Temperature gauge ____________ 80 Color code______________ Engine number __________ Gearbox number _________ Warning labels __________ Vehicle identification number ABS brakes_____________ Brake pads _____________ Brake system ___________ Brake fluid______________ 160 200 274 200 Alternator ______________ Drive belt_______________ Exhaust emission control __ Ignition system __________ Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ Spark plugs _____________ Turbo gauge ____________ 205 205 145 272 255 272 80 Changing a fuse _________ Fuse table _____________ Fuses _________________ Relays ________________ 222 227 222 227 Engine oil: checking level __ 196 Topping-up fluid _________ 206 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 95 Washer fluid ____________ 206 Washer jets ____________ 207 Automatic transmission _________ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission ___________ 153 272 152 Power steering________________ Fluid: checking/topping up _______ 201 201 Battery ______________________ Battery charge ________________ Jump starting _________________ 202 202 187 7 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 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 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. 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 Electronic Stability Program 10 Safety Safety Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________ 11 16 20 21 28 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 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 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 ...