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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 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 up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat. Saab recommends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10. · 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 248 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, Sport Sedan The belt guide on the door pillar for the front safety belts can be set at different heights. The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to belt in seat. 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 upward 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. Sport Sedan: The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in question is in use but not activated should the car roll 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. Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in question is in use. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the movement of the body by tensioning the belt incl. a roll over crash. 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 Safety belts, rear seat Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 67 WARNING · Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 134). · 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. · Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. · Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle. The buckles for the center and left-hand rear seats are close together. 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. 15 Rear safety belts Press the red button on the buckle to release the belt. See page 248 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc. Securing an item on the rear seat 16 Safety 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 116). 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 Sport Sedan - driver's seat Convertible - passenger seats · Legroom Sport Sedan - both seats Convertible - passenger seats · Backrest rake angle Sport Sedan - both seats Convertible - passenger seats · Lumbar support firmness Sport Sedan - driver's seat Convertible - only electrically adjustable front seats · Head restraint height Sport Sedan - both seats Convertible - passenger seats Electrically adjustable front seats See page 18. Electric heating, front seats (option) See pages 102 and 111. Height adjustment Sport Sedan, driver's seat Convertible, both front seats 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. Safety 17 Adjusting the legroom Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the lumbar support Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position. 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 crash. To find the most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest. Lumbar support, Sport Sedan Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob. 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. 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. Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, see page 19. 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 2 minutes after both doors have been closed (applicable only to cars without window and sunroof pinch protection). Adjusting the height and angle Adjusting the legroom 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 Adjusting the rake angle Adjusting the lumbar support Driver's seat in Sport Sedan Memory function buttons 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 crash. 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) WARNING The legroom of the electrically operated driver's seat can always be adjusted, whether or not a front door is open and irrespective of the position of the ignition switch. 20 Safety When the ignition is ON, all seat settings can be adjusted. When the door is open and before the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, 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. To recall programmed settings, press and hold the desired memory button until 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 128. Head restraints Sport Sedan Head restraint, Convertible, see page 66. 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. 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. 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. 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.