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  © Saab Automobile AB 2002 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan M2003 Instruments and controls Starting and driving 121 Maintenance and owner assistance 229 Safety Security Interior equipment Car care 171…
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  Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 will be available with the fol- lowing engine variants: • 2.0t 175 hp • 2.0 Turbo 210 hp Although this manual describes the most…

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Temperature gauge____________ Warning and indicator lights _____ Tachometer __________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Ashtray _____________________ Cigarette lighter _______________ Saab Information display (SID) ___ Profiler ______________________ Clock _______________________ Replacing wiper blades ___ 186 Washers and wipers______ Washer fluid ____________ 186…

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  Exterior Body __________________ 219 Touching up paintwork ____ 219 Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 220 Service program _________ 230 Sunroof ________________ 102 Washing _______________ 218 Waxing and polishing _____ 219 Taillights _______________ 194 Brake lights _____________ 194 Changing bulbs __________ 188 Light switches ___________ Trunk __________________ 116 Lighting ________________ 194 Folding down the rear seat _ 116…
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  Interior Airbag _________________ Steering wheel adjustment _ Steering _______________ 242 Fuses _________________ 199 Electric windows _________ Rear seat _________________ Child seats ________________ Safety belts ________________ Folding down the rear seat ____ Upholstery care ____________ Seat adjustment ____________ Seat heating _______________ 83, 92 Interior rearview mirror _________ Vanity mirror _________________ Door mirrors__________________…
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  Engine bay Vehicle identification number 246 Color code______________ 246 Engine number __________ 246 Warning labels __________ Gearbox number _________ 246 Exhaust emission control __ 126 Drive belt_______________ 185 Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ 224 Alternator ______________ 185 Turbo gauge ____________ Spark plugs _____________ 240 Ignition system __________ 240 Engine oil: checking level __ 176…

• Page 7: Warning Labels

  MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY-P/N 53 52 000 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) BATTERIE SANS ENTRETIEN-P/N 53 52 000 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) Saab Automobile AB 53 53 057 Manufactured by Tudor Spain (Exide Technologies) 12102-EP Saab Automobile AB 53 53 085 Fabriquée par Tudor Espagne (Exide Technologies) Battery: •…

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  • 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.
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  Example of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or Buckle up smoking Refer to the Owner’s Airbag Manual Never place a rear-facing Shield eyes child seat in this seat Keep out of Electric reach of windows children Battery acid…
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  Safety Safety Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________…

• Page 11: Safety Belts

  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. Safety Driver seat safety belt reminder…

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  Safety Correct seating position 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.
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  To fasten the belt Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing 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.
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  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 autho- rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs.
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  Rear safety belts Securing an item on the rear seat 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.

• Page 16: Seat Adjustment

  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 •…

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  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.
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  Safety Electrically adjustable front seats (option) WARNING • The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Bear this in mind when adjust- ing the seat, and make sure that noth- ing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that nothing can be trapped behind the seat when adjusting it.
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  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.

• Page 20: Head Restraints

  • 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.

• Page 21: Child Seats

  Child safety WARNING • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur •Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children •…

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  Label consists of a symbol of a child restrained in a seat inside a circle. Saab recommends rearward facing restraints for children 3 and under. If you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer.
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  LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruction. 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated outboard rear seat cush- ions. 2 Slide the attachment on the child restraint in between the seat cushion and backrest.
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  Safety Child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats WARNING Child top tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult safety belts. Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U.S.
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  When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions sup- plied by the child restraint manufacturer. Saab recommends rearward facing restraints for children 3 and under. If fitting a child restraint that is intended to be secured in position by the standard safety belt, make use of the locking function of the belt.

• Page 26: Airbag

  Safety Airbag WARNING To reduce risk of death or serious injury: • Always wear your safety belt. • Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably.

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  If a fault arises in the airbag system during a journey, the airbag warning lamp on the main instrument panel will come on and the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. The car is equipped as standard with…
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  Safety Airbag system 1 Steering wheel with integral airbag 2 Side airbag 3 Sensor, side airbags and inflatable curtains 4 Sensor, side airbags and inflatable curtains 5 Electronic control module and central sensor 6 Sensor, side airbags and inflatable curtains 7 Side airbag 8 Sensor, side airbags and inflatable curtains 9 Inflatable curtain…
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  Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
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  Safety Operation of the steering wheel airbag in a front-end crash Moment of impact. Sensors detect a decelleration and send a signal via the control module to a gas gen- erator that inflates the airbag. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Airbag now fully inflated.
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  • Damage or wear to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer. Safety The side airbags, which protect the upper body, are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests.
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  Safety Inflated side airbag Inflatable curtains WARNING • Do not sit with your head rested against the side window. The inflat- able curtain is designed to inflate between the window and the head. Resting the head against the window could prevent the inflatable curtain from providing the intended protection.
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  Safety Inflated inflatable curtain Inflated inflatable curtain Prohibited seating position For optimal protection, do not sit too close to the door. Bear this in mind, for example, if someone is sleeping in the car. The inflat- able curtain comes down from the headlin- ing and covers a large portion of the side windows.
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  Safety Airbag warning lamp WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. See page 57. • The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
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  Recline the seat back to increase the dis- tance between you and the airbag. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force – to be fast enough to protect an…
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  You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Are the dust and fumes given off when the…
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  Security Security Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________ Manually opening the fuel filler door ________…

• Page 38: Central Locking

  Doors Open the door by lifting the door handle. The following message appears on the Saab Information Display (SID) if a door is not closed (text displayed first when vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and the door has still not been closed): Close doors.

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  Remote control 1 Locks car 2 Unlocks car and turns on cabin lighting 3 Unlocks and opens trunk lid. 4 Turns on exterior and cabin lighting. Activates panic function NOTICE The remote control contains delicate electronics. • Do not expose it to water. •…
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  The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm. If a fault arises in the locking system, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Lock system failure. Contact Saab dealer. Saab Information Display (SID), see page…

• Page 41: Lock Buttons

  Locking a car with dead battery The steering wheel lock requires sufficient battery voltage to lock and unlock. If the bat- tery voltage drops below a certain level while the remote control is in the ignition switch, you will not be able to remove the remote control.

• Page 42: Child Safety Locks

  Security Central locking switch Switches on front doors The central locking can also be operated from inside the car using the button by each front door handle. • Locking the car with the remote control renders these buttons inoperative. • If you are sitting in the car and press the button on the driver’s door, this will unlock the driver’s door and fuel filler door.

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  Trunk Release Handle Security Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be reprogrammed at a Saab dealer (see page 248). Checking the number of remote controls To check the number of remote controls that are programmed for the car: 1 Insert the remote control into the ignition switch and turn it to ON.
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  When the voltage of the remote control battery drops below a certain level, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Remote control battery low. Replace battery. Change the battery as soon as possible to avoid malfunctioning.
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  (the LED will not flash for 3 s) and it will not be possi- ble to start the car. If the immobilizer system malfunctions, the Saab Information Display (SID) displays: Immobilizer failure. Try starting again. Contact Saab dealer.

• Page 46: Car Alarm

  SID: Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Car alarm WARNING Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous.

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  If the alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked, the Saab Information Dis- play (SID) will display: Alarm has been triggered since being armed.
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  The alarm will be triggered if a movement is detected, such as if someone sticks in their arm through a smashed window. Note: Always contact your Saab dealer if you intend to use a separate cabin heater as this can interfere with the movement sensor.
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  The functions of Full theft alarm and Door alarm only modes are explained below. Full theft alarm: The alarm will be triggered if a window is smashed and someone sticks in their arm to take something from the car. All windows and the sunroof should be shut when the car is locked in Full theft alarm mode.
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  See Changing the key battery, page 44. Car battery The alarm will trip if the battery is disconnected when the alarm is armed. Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page 248.
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  Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages Activity LED signal Arming (delay period) Shines for 11 s. Alarm armed Flashes once every 3 s. Disarming Off. Alarm not armed Off. A door, the hood or the tailgate is…
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  Lift up the screws and press them out of their keys. The fuel filler door can now be opened as usual. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Lock motor for fuel filler door…

• Page 53: Instruments And Controls

  Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _______________ Instruments ___________ Information display, main instrument panel _ Saab Information Display (SID)________________ Switches _____________ Wipers and washers ____ Manual climate-control system______________ Automatic climate- control system (ACC)__…

• Page 54: Warning And Indicator Lights

  Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. The brake system will continue to function…

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  Saab Information Display (SID): Engine malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. NOTICE The car should be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising. High beam Indicator This light shows when the high beam is on (see page 72).
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  Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable cau- tion, to the nearest Saab dealer to have the brake system checked. The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).
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  Airbag warning light This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occured in the airbag system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Airbag malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Instruments and controls WARNING •…
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  Instruments and controls Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel left in the tank. NOTICE If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating.

• Page 59: Instruments

  Instruments Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. A protective function (interruption of the fuel supply) limits the engine speed within the red zone. Cars with manual transmission Cars with automatic transmission Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance trav- elled in miles on U.S.

• Page 60: Speedometer

  Instruments and controls Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer displays the speed of the car in miles per hour (mph). It receives infor- mation about vehicle speed from the ABS’s wheel sensors. Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper- ature of the coolant.

• Page 61: Fuel Gauge

  Saab dealer as soon as possible. When the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), acceleration is limited by reducing the boost pressure.

• Page 62: Information Display, Main Instrument Panel

  • The selected gear position is shown on the right-hand side of the display. Information symbol. Read information on SID This symbol comes on when a message or warning is displayed on the Saab Informa- tion Display (SID). Gear selector indicator (cars with automatic trans- mission) The current gear position is displayed on the right-hand side of the information display.

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  Saab Information Display (SID): Traction control failure. Contact Saab dealer. Stability control failure. Contact Saab dealer. If so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer. See also Traction Control System (TCS) on page 144 andElectronic Stability Program (ESP) on page 146.

• Page 64: Saab Information Display

  Instruments and controls Saab Information Display (SID) Various types of information are shown on the SID: warnings, indications, trip com- puter information and information from the car’s Infotainment System. The warnings and indications that can be shown on the SID are listed on page 249.

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  Climate System, page 93. Rear Defroster Heated Seats Fan Settings Air Distribution A/C Mode Dual/Single Zone Default Settings System Settings, page 70. Language Unit Speed Scale Illum. Service Info Trip computer function of the SID WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary.
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  Instruments and controls Setting values 1 Select one of the functions using the INFO dial. • Speed W (preset to 55 mph (90 km/h) • Dist (preset to 100 miles (100 km) if not previously set) • Speed Ø • Arriv •…
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  Calculating the arrival time (When will I arrive if I know how far I have to drive?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. To calculate the arrival time, the distance must first be given. 1 Select the Dist function using the INFO dial.
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  Instruments and controls Calculating the requisite average speed (What average speed do I need to maintain to get to my destination in time?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. To calculate the requisite average speed, the distance must first be given. First, set the distance under Dist.

• Page 69: Clock

  Under Profiler you can choose whether the entire speedometer scale (0–160 mph) or only part of the scale (0–90 mph) should be illuminated in Night Panel mode. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler. 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial.

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  Instruments and controls Alarm Settings can be made from Profiler. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler. 2 Select Clock / Alarm using the INFO dial. 3 Press in the INFO dial. 4 Select Set Alarm. If the alarm is not activated: set using the INFO dial.
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  System Settings Language (The number of languages can vary between markets.) English French German Italian Spanish Swedish Unit Metric Imperial Speed Scale Illum. 0–160 mph 0–90 mph Service Info Service Data Time for service? No. Oil quality: xxx %. xxxx days to service. Time for service? Yes.

• Page 72: Switches

  Instruments and controls Switches Lights off The car’s exterior lights are off. The headlights can be flashed. Parking lights The parking lights can be turned on irre- spective of the position of the ignition switch. If the parking lights are on and the driver’s door is opened, a reminder to turn them off will sound.

• Page 73: Headlight Levelling

  Check fuse 20 in the engine bay fuse box (see page 203). A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- play (SID): Headlight levelling malfunction.

• Page 74: Rear Fog Light

  Instruments and controls Rear fog light To turn on the rear fog light, press the rear fog light button on the instrument panel. The headlights or front fog lights must be on. The rear fog light is automatically turned off when the engine is switched off.

• Page 75: Direction Indicators

  Turn signal & lane change indicators 1 Right 2 Left Turn signal & lane change indicators The stalk switch has an intermediate, spring-loaded position that is useful for sig- nalling when changing lanes or passing. The stalk switch also has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn, that are can- celled automatically when the steering wheel is centered.

• Page 76: Wipers And Washers

  Instruments and controls Back-Up The back-up lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on. Wipers and washers Windshield wipers Position 1 is a spring-loaded position that will produce a single sweep of the wipers. In position 2 you can set the delay period for intermittent wiping using the thumbwheel on the stalk switch.

• Page 77: Headlight Washers

  Control for setting wiper delay When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers are deactivated. This is in order to prioritize the windshield. The following message is displayed on the SID: Washer fluid level low. Refill.

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  Instruments and controls Windshield wipers with rain sensor 0 OFF 1 Single sweep 2 AUTO — rain sensor engaged 3 Low speed 4 High speed 5 Washers Activate the rain sensor by lifting the stalk switch to the AUTO position. The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water is on the windshield.

• Page 79: Manual Climate-Control System

  Manual climate-control system Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille at the bottom edge of the wind- shield. It passes through a filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf.

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  Instruments and controls Air distribution The air distribution control is used to direct the flow of air to the defroster, panel and floor vents. The control also permits settings in between the three main settings defroster, panel and floor: • defroster and floor •…
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  Defroster Panel Floor Defroster, panel and floor Instruments and controls Settings for various weather conditions Winter – defroster Winter – comfort setting Summer – overcast Summer – sunny…
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  If the engine coolant gets too hot, the A/C compressor will be turned off and the follow- ing message will be shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): A/C off due to high engine temperature.

• Page 83: Seat Heating

  Electrically heated rear window/external mirrors This button is located under the fan speed control. Always switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is free from ice and mist. It will be turned off automatically after 12 minutes. Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the heating element.

• Page 84: Automatic Climate

  Instruments and controls Automatic climate- control system (ACC) Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet at the bottom edge of the windshield. It passes through an effective filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf.

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  Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: 1 Driver’s zone. 2 Passenger zone. The temperature in the rear seat will be a mixture of the two zones. If you choose the single zone setting, the entire cabin is treated as one zone. If you choose the dual zone setting, settings can be made separately for the driver’s zone and passenger zone.
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  Instruments and controls The system uses four sensors: • Outside air temperature sensor • Cabin air temperature sensor • Sun sensor • Blended air temperature sensors (located in the heater unit and the outer panel vent duct). The sun sensor is located centrally on the top of the fascia.
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  Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recir- culation will be controlled automatically.
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  Instruments and controls To turn the system OFF, press and hold (or press repeatedly) the button to reduce the fan speed until the fan is switched off. Then release the button and press it once more. The A/C compressor will now be disengaged. To re- engage the A/C, press one of the following buttons: •…
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  The recirculation symbol will however not light up. This function can be programmed; contact a Saab dealer. Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. This sets the fan speed (fan speed shown on display).
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  Instruments and controls Shown below are several examples of air distribution. Panel Floor, front and rear Windshield – floor (front and rear) Panel – floor (front and rear)
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  Windshield – panel – floor (front and rear) Instruments and controls Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity, or when passengers are perspiring heavily or wearing wet clothes.
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  2 hours. Programming A number of functions can be customized under Profiler (see page 93). Further cus- tomizations can be made at a Saab dealer. Electric heating, front seats (option) The seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated.
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  Profiler Some of the functions of the ACC system can be customized. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler. 2 Select Climate System using the INFO dial. 3 Press in the INFO dial. 4 Select Rear Defroster, Heated Seats, Fan Settings, Air Distribution, A/C Mode, Dual/Single Zone or Default Settings by turning the dial.
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  Instruments and controls Explanation of how the ACC system can be customized under Profiler. Rear Defroster Auto: The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled automatically. This is one of the Default Settings. Manual: The rear window and door mirror heating is switched on with the button on ACC panel.
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  A/C Mode Auto: Automatic engagement and disen- gagement of the A/C. This is one of the Default Settings. A/C off: A/C compressor OFF (see also page 87). The A/C compressor can be activated temporarily by press- ing the AC or AUTO button while on the road and if the outside tempera- ture is above 41°F (+5°C).
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  Instruments and controls (This page has been left blank).

• Page 97: Interior Equipment

  Interior equipment Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment _________ Electric windows ______ Sunroof _____________ Interior lighting _______ Cup holder ___________ Ashtray______________ Storage compartments _ Rearview mirrors______ Trunk _______________…

• Page 98: Steering Wheel Adjustment

  Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment WARNING Only adjust the steering wheel while the car is stationary so that you are not distracted from the traffic. The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted. There is a release lever under the steering column.

• Page 99: Electric Windows

  Electric windows WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the side windows. Risk of serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch and open one of the front doors when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the activation of the electric windows, for example, due to children…

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  Interior equipment To close WARNING Take care when closing a window to ensure that no one gets caught. Raise the front edge of the button one step. The window will stop when it is fully closed or when the button is released. Automatic closing (option): Raise the button all the way and release it.
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  Button for temporary deactivation of rear door window switches and temporary override of window pinch protection Overriding the pinch protection WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the window when it is closed without pinch protection. If dirt, ice or similar create so much resis- tance that the pinch protection cuts in, the pinch protection can be temporarily disen- gaged and the window closed.

• Page 102: Sunroof

  Interior equipment Sunroof WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the electric sunroof. Risk of serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch and open one of the front doors when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the activation of the electric sunroof, for example, due to children…

• Page 103
  To close WARNING Exercise great care when closing the sunroof to ensure that nothing gets trapped. Manually controlled closing Slide the control forward to its first position. The sunroof will halt when you release the control. Automatic closing Slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it.
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  Interior equipment Pinch protection WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the sunroof when it is closed without pinch protection. The sunroof is equipped with pinch protec- tion. This is activated if something gets trapped when the sunroof is being closed. The sunroof will stop and open slightly. Overriding the pinch protection If dirt, ice or similar create so much resis- tance that the pinch protection cuts in (sun-…

• Page 105: Interior Lighting

  1 Interior lighting always off 2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors 3 Interior lighting on continuously Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, floor lighting, and cour- tesy lights in the doors. The light switch for the interior lighting is located on the roof console by the rearview mirror.

• Page 106: Vanity Mirror

  Interior equipment Sun visor with vanity mirror Sun visor Illuminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised. Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.

• Page 107: Cup Holder

  Cup holder WARNING • The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china or glass as these can cause personal injury in the event of a crash. • Use only paper mugs, plastic bottles or aluminium cans. •…

• Page 108: Ashtray

  Interior equipment Ashtray The car has an ashtray in front of the gear lever. Lightly press the front of the ashtray to open it. Remove the insert by taking hold of the sides and lifting it straight up. Refit the insert by sliding it straight in.

• Page 109: Glove Compartment

  Storage compartments WARNING The glove compartment must be closed while travelling. An open glove compart- ment door could cause personal injury in the event of a crash. There are additional storage compartments in the rear seat armrest, below the front ash- tray and in the doors.

• Page 110: Rearview Mirrors

  Interior equipment Rearview mirrors Door mirrors To adjust The door mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated. The controls for adjusting the mirrors are on the driver’s door: 1 Select a door mirror with the upper button. 2 Adjust the mirror using the touch pad. The mirror glass can also be adjusted man- ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction.

• Page 111: Interior Rearview Mirror

  Mirror position lever 1 Normal position 2 Antidazzle position Interior rearview mirror The interior rearview mirror is of the antidaz- zle type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants have an autodimming rearview mirror. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirror.

• Page 112
  Interior equipment Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass (certain variants only) WARNING Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of moving door or gate to prevent potential harm or damage. When programming the garage opener, you may be operating a garage door or gate operator.
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  The LED will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. The rapidly flashing LED indicates that programming is complete and that you can release the buttons. NOTICE Switch off the power supply to the garage door or gate (or park the car beyond the range of the remote control) while programming using the «cycling»…
• Page 114
  Interior equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Page 115
  Compass The compass is built into the rearview mir- ror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. The compass displays the car’s direction of travel: N, NE, E, etc. Switch the compass display on and off by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds, see illus- tration on page 114.

• Page 116: Trunk

  Interior equipment Trunk Folding down the rear seat For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests.

• Page 117: Load-Through Hatch

  WARNING • Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. • Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash.

• Page 118
  Interior equipment Trunk Release Handle Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside. NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk…

• Page 119: Lighting

  Trunk lighting On the underside of the parcel shelf is a light that is switched on and off when the trunk is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.

• Page 120
  Interior equipment (This page has been left blank.)

• Page 121: Starting And Driving

  Ignition switch ________ Steering wheel lock ____ Starting the engine ____ Important considerations for driving __________ Refueling ____________ Engine Break-in Period _ Manual transmission___ Automatic transmission Cruise control ________ Braking ______________ Traction Control System (TCS) ______________ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ______ Parking brake_________ Parking ______________ Starting and driving…

• Page 122: Ignition Switch

  Starting and driving Ignition switch The ignition switch is located on the center console between the front seats. In cars with automatic transmission, the remote control can only be removed when the selector lever is in position P. NOTICE Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch.

• Page 123: Steering Wheel Lock

  SID: Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while the remote control is in the ignition switch, this may prevent the removal of the remote…

• Page 124
  Starting and driving Do not run the starter motor for more than 25 seconds at a time. Wait 20–30 seconds before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on it before it has warmed up.

• Page 125: Important Considerations For Driving

  Contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. • Under certain barometric conditions (high outside temperature and/or high altitude) the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen.

• Page 126
  «Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)» in the instrument panel will come on (see page 55). Have the car checked at a Saab dealer as soon as possible. The following message is shown on the SID: Reduced engine power.
• Page 127
  At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to a Saab dealer. • If the engine fails to start (in severe cold or if the battery is flat), the car can be…

• Page 128: Refueling

  If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used, the maximum levels approved by Saab are: 5 % by volume of methanol; or 10 % by volume of ethanol. The most common type of ether used is MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), of which fuel may contain a maximum of 15 % by volume.

• Page 129
  Filler cap Refueling 1 Switch off the engine. 2 Open the filler cap, located in the right- hand rear fender. 3 Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe and let the first mark (a ring, a pimple or the first spring- coil) rest on the flange.
• Page 130
  United States and Canada, but particularly in geographic areas and cities that have high carbon monoxide levels. Saab approves the use of such «reformulated» gasolines in its prod- ucts, which help in reducing pollution from…
• Page 131
  Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) lamp , thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer, see page NOTE: always observe the following two measures: • Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started.

• Page 132: Engine Break-In Period

  (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT. Saab does not recommend the use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected.

• Page 133: Manual Transmission

  Manual transmission Clutch interlock To start the car, the clutch pedal must be depressed. When changing gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as this can increase the wear on the gearbox.

• Page 134: Automatic Transmission

  Starting and driving Automatic transmission WARNING • Depress the brake pedal when shifting the selector lever from P or N. • The car must be at a standstill before P, R or N is selected. You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of P.

• Page 135
  Selector lever detent Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move the gear selector lever out of the P or N posi- tion, the gear selector lever detent (catch) must be pressed in at the same time as the brake pedal is held depressed.
• Page 136
  Starting and driving Lock-up The transmission’s torque converter has a lock-up function. This can lock the torque converter in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, thus reducing the engine speed and fuel con- sumption. Kick-down When the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down change is made to optimize acceler- ation, e.g.
• Page 137
  Check fuse 6 in the engine bay fuse box. If the fuse is OK the battery may be dead. Contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Starting and driving Temporary override of Park Brake Shift…
• Page 138
  Starting and driving Selector lever positions The selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically blocked. The engine can be started. To move the selector lever out of the P position, depress the brake pedal and press in the detent (catch) on the selector lever.
• Page 139
  Sentronic, manual gear selection Move the selector lever to the manual position (M) (to the left position D) to select gear manually. Select a higher gear by pressing the selector lever forward or a lower gear by pulling it back. The selector lever will return to a position adjacent to the letter M after each gear change.

• Page 140: Cruise Control

  Starting and driving Cruise control (Cruise control system) WARNING Do not use the cruise control system in wet or icy conditions, in dense traffic or on winding roads. For safety reasons (brake system func- tion), the brakes must be applied once when the engine has started, before the cruise control system can be activated.

• Page 141: Braking

  To reduce the preset speed You can reduce speed in any of the follow- ing ways: • Brake to the desired speed. Jog the control to SET/+ or SET/–. • Jog the control to SET/– to reduce the speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). •…

• Page 142: Abs Brakes

  ABS warning light if a fault is detected in the system (see page 54). The following message will appear on the SID (and corresponding symbol on main instrument unit) if a fault is detected: Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer.

• Page 143
  The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel, snow or ice but, because the wheels cannot lock up, steer- ing control is retained. When the ABS system operates you will feel the brake pedal pulsate and hear a ticking noise, both of which are perfectly normal.

• Page 144: Traction Control System

  Starting and driving Traction Control System (TCS) Anti-spin system WARNING When driving normally, the TCS system helps to improve the car’s directional stability. The TCS must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to main- tain higher speeds. The same precau- tions must be adopted as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads.

• Page 145
  If a fault is detected in the ABS, the TCS will be switched off automatically. The following message is shown on the SID: Traction control failure. Contact Saab dealer. The cruise control system (if active) will automatically be disengaged if the TCS is operative.

• Page 146: Electronic Stability

  Starting and driving Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Anti-skid system WARNING When driving normally, the ESP system helps to improve the car’s directional stability. The ESP must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to main- tain higher speeds. The same precau- tions must be adopted as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must be adopted.

• Page 147
  ESP is operative. NOTICE Changes to the chassis, such as a change of wheels, shock absorbers or springs, could affect the function of the ESP system. Always consult your Saab dealer before changing any chassis components.

• Page 148: Parking Brake

  Starting and driving Parking brake WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when you park the car. If the car is to be left parked for a long time, refer to page 150. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control.

• Page 149
  NOTICE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind: • Never leave a mobile phone, computer or similar object visible in the car. • Clothing, packages and bags attract thieves. • Do not leave small objects such as CDs, sunglasses and coins visible. •…
• Page 150
  Starting and driving Long-term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time, e.g. three to four months, the following steps are recommended: • Drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses. • Wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber seals on the hood, trunk lid and doors, and lubricate them with glycerol (glycerine).

• Page 151: Saab Parking Assistance

  Saab Parking Assistance facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 ft (1.8 meters) behind the car.

• Page 152
  Ice, snow and dirt can affect their sensitivity. Do not spray the sensors with a pressure washer, as this can damage them. You can temporarily deactivate the Saab Parking Assistance as follows: • Engage reverse and press the CLEAR button on the SID control panel.

• Page 153: Economical Driving

  Economical driving Factors affecting fuel consumption The fuel consumption of a car is greatly affected by driving conditions, climate, road conditions, speed, driving technique, and so on. Breaking-in Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break-in period (the first 3,000–4,000 miles (5,000–7,000 km)). Weather conditions Summer temperatures give better fuel economy than winter ones.

• Page 154
  • Check the fuel consumption regularly. Increased fuel consumption can indicate that something is wrong and that the car needs to be checked at a Saab dealer. Practical road tests have demonstrated that substantial savings in fuel consumption can be made if the above advice is followed.

• Page 155: Driving In Cold Weather

  Studded tires are not allowed in some countries. If winter tires are fitted, the same type must be fitted to all four wheels. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the best tires for your car. Remember that tires age: it may therefore…

• Page 156: Driving In Hot Climates

  Starting and driving Driving with tire chains Snow chains must only be fitted to the wheel and tire dimensions that Saab recommends in «Technical data» on page 235. Contact a Saab dealer regarding approved tire chains. WARNING • Do not drive at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are fitted.

• Page 157: Towing A Trailer

  Saab genuine trailer socket. Saab recommendations: • Use a genuine Saab towbar that is designed and tested for your Saab. • Contact your Saab dealer for advice on which towbar is designed for your car.

• Page 158
  Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission The following driving time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather, i.e. approximately 86°F (+30°C). Gradient of Max. trailer Time limit, hill, % weight, lbs. minutes (kg) 3330 (1500) unlimited…
• Page 159
  Recommendations for cars with manual transmission Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru- ment panel. When the needle is just outside the red zone, the A/C compressor will be switched off and, on certain engine variants, the max- imum engine torque will be limited.
• Page 160
  Starting and driving Checks before driving Make sure that the car and trailer are in good working order. This is essential since towing a trailer increases the strain on the car. • Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and trailer. •…

• Page 161: Mounting Holes For Roof Carriers

  Strong, sturdy roof carriers designed spe- cially for your car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure roof loads securely. 1 Open the four covers on the roof of the car.

• Page 162: Driving With A Load

  Starting and driving Driving with a load The handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loaded. • Place the heaviest load as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk. • Secure the load to the lashing eyes (see page 118).

• Page 163: Driving With The Trunk Lid Open

  Driving with the trunk lid open Avoid driving with the trunk lid partly or fully open, since exhaust fumes can be drawn into the cabin. If you must drive with the trunk lid open, close all windows and the sunroof (if fitted) and set the cabin fan to its highest speed setting.

• Page 164: Towing The Car

  Starting and driving Towing the car WARNING • Remember that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is off. Much greater pressure than normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal. • Nor does the steering servo operate when the engine is off.

• Page 165
  Rear towing eye Rear towing eye The car has a permanent towing eye at the rear under the bumper. If the car is equipped with a towbar, this can be used instead of the towing eye. Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck.

• Page 166: Vehicle Recovery

  Starting and driving Vehicle recovery If the car has to be transported on a flatbed truck, or similar, it must be securely strapped down. There are attachment points for this purpose on the underside of the car. The attachment points are oblong hole that have been reinforced to cope with the stresses that arise during this type of transport.

• Page 167: Driving With The Compact Spare Wheel

  Driving with the compact spare wheel WARNING • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The tire can overheat affecting the car’s roadholding. • Tire pressure: refer to page 243. • The spare wheel or punctured wheel must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut.

• Page 168: Jump Starting

  Starting and driving Jump starting WARNING • When working on the battery, highly explosive gas can build up. A spark could ignite this gas that collects around the battery. Therefore, always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the battery. •…

• Page 169
  3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that are not needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries and it could save your radio. NOTICE If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged.

• Page 170: For Long Trips

  For long trips Before starting off on a long journey, it is advisable to have your car inspected by your Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey, such as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a drive belt (poly-V-belt) and the like.

• Page 171: Car Care

  Hood ________________ Engine ______________ Engine bay ___________ Engine oil ____________ Air filter______________ Transmission fluid ____ Coolant ______________ Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads__________ Power steering________ Battery ______________ Drive belt ____________ Wipers and washers ___ Wiper blades _________ Changing bulbs _______ Car care Car care Fuses ________________ Wheels _______________…

• Page 172: Hood

  Car care Hood The handle of the hood lock is located on the left under the instrument panel. Open the hood in the following way: 1 Pull the release handle. 2 The hood moves to the half-locked posi- tion and is stopped by a safety catch at the front edge.

• Page 173: Engine

  The gearbox, located on the right (viewed from the front), is integrated with the engine. Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet all applicable emission control standards. The engine family and appropriate tune-up specifications are iden- tified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender.

• Page 174
  Trionic ECM has detected a problem. The car will continue to operate, but perfor- mance may be diminished. You should have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as possible. ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)

• Page 175: Engine Bay

  Car care Engine bay 1 Oil filler cap 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse box 6 Washer-fluid reservoir 7 Power-steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine-oil dipstick…

• Page 176: Engine Oil

  Car care Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level regularly. 1 Park the car on a level ground. 2 Switch off the engine and wait for 2–5 minutes. The engine should be at normal operating temperature. 3 Take the dipstick out and wipe it off with a clean rag before carrying out the check.

• Page 177: Changing Engine Oil

  Changing engine oil WARNING • Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri- ous skin disorders. The risk of cancer cannot be ruled out. • Avoid prolonged skin contact when- ever possible. Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water after any contact.

• Page 178: Air Filter

  25 Nm (18 lbf ft). Oil filter Air filter WARNING To ensure reliable operation, only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program.

• Page 179: Coolant

  Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab-approved antifreeze and clean water. If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added, run the engine to normal temper- ature and top up again, as necessary.

• Page 180: Brake/Clutch Fluid And Brake Pads

  If the fall in fluid level is moderate, due to normal brake pad wear, topping up is not necessary. Brake fluid reservoir If the brake fluid should require chang- ing, this must be carried out at a Saab dealer.

• Page 181: Power Steering

  If any brake fluid is spilled, the area should be flushed with large quantities of water as quickly as possible. Brake pads should only be changed at a Saab dealer. To ensure optimum brake performance, use only Saab genuine brake pads. Power steering…

• Page 182: Battery

  SID: Battery not charging. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. Check the drive belt (see page 185). If the belt is damaged, the engine may overheat, the battery may not be charged and the A/C…

• Page 183
  Always connect the positive (red) cable to the battery’s positive (+) terminal, and the negative (black) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Always disconnect both battery leads when boost charging the battery. NOTICE • If boost charging never use anything but a 12-volt charger.
• Page 184
  If there are visible signs of damage, have the car checked at a Saab dealer before resetting the disconnect switch. A crash could cause a short circuit in the alternator or starter motor.

• Page 185: Drive Belt

  Drive belt WARNING • Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running. • Always stop the engine before inspecting the drive belt. • The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off.

• Page 186: Wipers And Washers

  We recommend Saab washer fluid for cleaning. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windshield with Saab washer fluid. This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash, as these sometimes leave a wax coating on the windshield.

• Page 187: Washer Jets

  Refill. Headlight washers are only available on certain markets. Fill with a mixture of «Saab washer fluid» and water as recommended by the table on the packaging to reduce the risk of freezing and to ensure effective cleaning (see also page 76).

• Page 188: Changing Bulbs

  Car care Changing bulbs WARNING Before changing a bulb in the engine bay, switch off the engine to avoid the danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts. The radiator fan can cut in even when the engine is switched off. NOTICE Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb, to avoid possible short-circuiting.

• Page 189
  If a fault is detected in the system, the following message will be dis- played on the SID: Headlight levelling malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Contact a Saab dealer to have a Bi-Xenon headlight changed Car care…
• Page 190
  Car care Retainers on the battery cover Low beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover. 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
• Page 191
  Retainers on the battery cover High beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers (a quarter of a turn counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover. 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
• Page 192
  Car care Parking lights The parking light bulb is located in the same reflector as the main beam bulb. 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Remove the battery cover. 3 Remove the cover from the rear of the headlight.
• Page 193
  Side-mounted turn signal bulbs 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward so that its rear end can be pulled out. 2 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it from the lamp fitting. Change the bulb. 3 To fit, engage the two catches on the rear edge of the lamp fitting with the edge of the opening.

• Page 194: Taillights

  Car care Side marker lights 1 Slide the lens rearward so that its front part can be pulled out. 2 Fit the new bulb. 3 When refitting, make sure that the groove in the spring engages the plastic edge of the bumper trim. Tail lights 1 Turn signals 2 Tail lights/stop lights…

• Page 195
  Reversing lights and rear fog light Removing the trunk lid trim 1 Remove the two screws securing the grab handle to the inside of the trunk lid. 2 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the center of each rivet. Pull out the rivets by taking hold of the rivet’s collar.
• Page 196
  Car care Dome light, rear 1 Remove the entire overhead panel: ease out the trailing end first, and then both sides of the front edge. 2 Fit the new bulb. License plate lighting 1 Undo the two screws and remove the lens.
• Page 197
  1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver. 2 Fit the new bulb. 3 Fit the lamp fitting first and then insert the connector. Car care Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing, we rec- ommend that you visit a Saab dealer.
• Page 198
  Car care Bulb table No. Designation Watt- Headlight Front fog lights P21W Taillights; rear fog light; brake lights; reversing lights PY21W Direction indicator, front/rear R10W Rear dome lighting; courtesy lighting; glove compartment lighting License plate lighting; trunk lighting Reading light, rear WY5W/W5W Side-mounted turn signal (yellow);…

• Page 199: Fuses

  To avoid the risk of short-circuiting and/or fire breaking out in the electrical system, the following should be heeded: • Always consult an Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment. Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged.

• Page 200
  (amper- age) than the standard fuses. No spare MAXI fuses are supplied with the car. NOTICE If a MAXI fuse blows, there is a major fault in the electrical system. Have the car checked at a Saab dealer.
• Page 201
  Fuse panel in end of fascia Amp. Function Steering wheel lock Steering column unit; ignition switch Hands-free; cabin CD changer; SID Main instrument unit; manual climate control; automatic climate control (ACC) 7.5 Control module in front doors; Park Brake Shift Lock (automatic transmission) 7.5 Brake light switch Fascia fuse panel;…
• Page 202
  7.5 Autodimming rearview mirror; rain sensor; tire pressure monitoring Sunroof 7.5 Telematics (OnStar) 7.5 DVD player (navigation system) 7.5 Saab Parking Assistance (SPA); control module in rear doors Amplifier, sound system III Movement sensor; CD changer in trunk (accessory) Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory Right-hand stop light;…

• Page 203: Relays

  Relays (located on back of fuse panel) R 1 Electrically adjustable seats without memory R 2 Ignition +15 R 3 — R 4 Rear window heating R 5 — R 6 — R 7 Trunk lid earth (ground) R 8 — R 9 — R10 — R11 -…

• Page 204
  Car care Washer fluid pump, headlights Front right parking light; front right turn signal; left and right side turn signal; right high beam; left low beam; front left fog light Windshield wiper motor, low speed Windshield wiper motor, high speed Parking heater;…
• Page 205
  Fuse panel in front of battery Amp. Function Secondary air injection pump (certain models) MAXI Fuel pump; preheated oxygen sensors (lambda probe) A/C compressor Main relay Relays 1 Secondary air injection pump 2 A/C-compressor 3 Preheated oxygen sensors (lambda probe) 4 Main relay, engine (ECM/EVAP/injectors) Car care…

• Page 206: Wheels

  The speed and load limits of the tires must not be exceeded; see page 209. Wheels larger than 18″ must not be fitted on the Saab 9-3. The permissible offset is 1.61 inch (41 mm). The wheels and tires have been carefully…

• Page 207: Tire Pressure Monitor

  Tire pressure WARNING Check the tire pressure at least once a month and before long journeys. Under- inflation can result in: • punctures • separation of the tire and tread • damage to the sidewalls • damage to the rims on poor roads •…

• Page 208
  Car care The receiver is located in the trunk. Tire pressure information is sent wirelessly to the receiver. The system checks the tire pressure when the car is travelling over 18 mph (30 km/h). The system is «self-learning», which means that the position of the wheels can be changed without requiring adjustments to the monitoring system.
• Page 209
  Malfunction Tire pressure system failure. Contact Saab dealer. The message shown above will be dis- played on the SID if: • a wheel without pressure sensor is fitted (e.g. spare wheel) • one, two or three pressure sensors are broken or missing •…
• Page 210
  Your Saab dealer can advise you of to the correct size tire for your car (if different from the original size) and also supply Saab approved winter tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims. Tire quality grading (cars sold in U.S.)
• Page 211
  Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dis- sipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life.

• Page 212: Compact Spare Wheel

  Car care Tire date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively harder, and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes. This is partic- ularly true on winter tires. Tires have a code that specifies their date of manufacture.

• Page 213
  (see page 118). Car care Spare wheel (under trunk floor) Your Saab is equipped with a trip computer and you can use its «Speed warning» func- tion, to monitor driving speed since you must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

• Page 214: Changing A Wheel

  • Do not use the jack on a car other than your Saab 9-3. • Grit, salt and rust can clog the inner threads if the car has been driven for several years exclusively with alloy wheels.

• Page 215
  Marking of jacking points When the car has to be lifted, the jack must be positioned at one of the four jacking points (front or rear) under the sill members. If a floor jack is used, the lifting plate must be positioned under the normal jacking points.
• Page 216
  If you fit wheels of a different dimension, the speedometer can be reprogrammed to ensure it is as accurate as possible. Contact a Saab dealer. Driving with tire chains, see page 156…

• Page 217: Safety Belts

  Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safetybelts yourself but visit a Saab dealer. Check the function of the safety belts regu- larly as follows: •…

• Page 218: Textile Carpeting

  Do not use a pressure washer. Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or sol- vent when carrying out repairs or mainte- nance. Saab recommends the use of envi- ronmentally-friendly degreasants. Washing The bodywork must be washed frequently.

• Page 219: Body

  Keep the glass well polished, as this helps to prevent misting. Clean the outside of the windows with Saab washer fluid. This is especially important if the car has been washed in an automatic car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is used that can contaminate the windshield and impair the performance of the wipers.

• Page 220: Anti-Corrosion Treatment

  Car care Two-coat enamel As the name implies, two-coat enamel is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base color, contains the pigment, metal flakes and binder. The second coat consists of a clear enamel, which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con- taminants.

• Page 221
  Keep the seams clean and at the first sign of any rust, apply a thin, pen- etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to give you further advice.

• Page 222: Recovery And/Or Recycling Of Automotive Materials

  Car care 2 Clean the underside of the car during the winter. Use high pressure water to clean the car’s underside (floor panels, wheel wells) at least at mid-winter and in the spring. 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage, and arrange for needed repairs promptly.

• Page 223
  1 A-pillar trim: PP, PP/EPDM 2 Windshield trim: PP, PP/EPDM 3 Seals: EPDM 4 Rear window seal: PUR 5 C/D-pillar trim: PP 6 Tail light: PMMA 7 Rear bumper: shell – PP/EPDM core – expanded PP 8 Fuel tank: PE 9 Side window seal: PP/EPDM 10 A-pillar trim, textile: PC/ABS 11 Side trim: PVC…

• Page 224: Air Conditioning (A/C)

  Air conditioning (A/C) WARNING • All repairs and adjustments to the A/C system must be carried out at a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work. • The A/C system is pressurized. Do not break any connections or undo A/C system components.

• Page 225
  Maintenance NOTICE Do not use a pressure washer when cleaning the condenser or radiator due to the risk of damage. • The compressor drive belt should be inspected under the regular service program. • Clean away dirt and insects from the condenser and radiator to prevent clog- ging.

• Page 226: Headlight Aiming

  If you believe your headlights need to be re- aimed, we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlights as described in the following procedure.

• Page 227
  1 Wall or garage door. 2 25 ft (7.6 m) between wall and headlight lens. 3 Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens. 4 Same measurement as (3) but substract 2 inches. If you find that the headlight needs adjust- ment follow these steps: 1 Open the hood and locate the vertical aiming devices there are two vertical…
• Page 228
  Car care Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface 5 Cars with Bi-Xenon lights: Bi-Xenon lights with automatic headlight levelling system must first do a refer- ence run before aiming: Start the engine and let the headlights do a reference run.
• Page 229
  Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule __ Owner assistance ______ Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) _____________ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________…

• Page 230: Maintenance Schedule

  Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys- tems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use. Additional…

• Page 231
  “First Service”. HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled maintenance, present the War- ranties & Service Record Booklet to the ser- vice manager. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will sign the maintenance record.

• Page 232: Owner Assistance

  1-800-955-9007. In Canada, please call the Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1-800-263-1999. A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada. Canadian or U.S. travelers may call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in which they are traveling.

• Page 233: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)

  However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424- 9393 (or 202/366-0123 in Washington D.C.

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  Maintenance and owner assistance…
• Page 235
  Technical data Technical data General particulars _____ Engine _______________ Engine oil_____________ Fuel__________________ Engines ______________ Electrical system_______ Drive belt _____________ Manual transmission ___ Automatic transmission _ Suspension ___________ Steering ______________ Brake system__________ Wheels and tires _______ Plates and labels _______…

• Page 236: General Particulars

  Technical data General particulars Overall length, including bumpers: ______ 182.3» (4630 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 80.2» (2038 mm) Maximum height ____________________ 56.9» (1445 mm) Wheelbase ________________________ 105.3» (2675 mm) Track: Front ____________________________ 59.8» (1520 mm) Rear ____________________________ 59.3» (1506 mm) Ground clearance at GVW ____________ approx.

• Page 237
  When towing a trailer, increase the pressure of the rear tires by 0.2 bar (3 psi). The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB. Note that national restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights (see page 157).

• Page 238: Engine

  (max. dual-mass flywheel 18,000 miles (30,000 km) or 2 years). Saab and Mobil oils are tested and approved in accordance with the GM standard for long-life oils. Such gasoline engine oils are given the designa- tion GM-LL-A 025.

• Page 239
  Other grade classifications: API and ACEA designations can also be found on the packag- ing alongside the GM designations GM-LL-A 025 and GM-LL-B 025. Oil for gasoline engines classified in accordance with API standards (American Petroleum Institute) can include SH (since 1993), SJ (since 1996) and SL (from 2001) classes. SL class oils fulfil the most stringent requirements.

• Page 240: Fuel

  Technical data Fuel Fuel tank capacity ___________________ 16.3 U.S. gal. (62 l) For optimum performance Saab recommends: 2.0t (175 hp) ______________________ Unleaded 90 AON 2.0 Turbo (210 hp) _________________ Unleaded 93 AON Engines 2.0t Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________…

• Page 241: Manual Transmission

  Manual transmission Type _____________________________ Fully synchronized Oil type (for topping up) _______________ Saab MTF 0063 Oil capacity ________________________ 2.0 qts. (1.9 l) Speed (mph/km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest gear (5th gear): 1.8t and 2.0t ______________________ 27–30/43–45 Automatic transmission Type _____________________________…

• Page 242: Suspension

  Technical data Suspension Spring type, front and rear_____________ Coil springs Maximum deflection of springs: Front ____________________________ 7.0» (178 mm) Rear ____________________________ 8.3» (212 mm) Dampers, front and rear ______________ Gas-filled dampers Steering Steering___________________________ Power-assisted Number of turns, lock to lock ___________ 3.0 Oil type ___________________________ Power steering fluid Brake system Foot brake (ABS) ___________________…

• Page 243: Wheels And Tires

  6.5 x 16″ _________________________ 215/55R16 93 H 7 x 17″___________________________ 215/50R17 91 W or 7.5 x 18″ (accessory) _______________ 225/45 R18 91 W Always contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard. Winter (snow) tires: 6.5 x 15″…

• Page 244
  Technical data Recommended tire/engine combinations 2.0t 2.0 Turbo Summer tires 215/60 R15 94 H 215/55 R16 93 H 215/50 R17 91 W or 225/45 R17 91 W 225/45 R18 91 W Winter (snow) tires 195/65 R15 91 Q 195/65 R15 95 Q RF 205/55 R16 91 Q 215/55 R16 93 Q 205/50 R17 93 Q RF…

• Page 245: Tire Pressure

  Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) Summer tires 215/60 R15 94 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 215/55 R16 93 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 215/50 R17 91 W or 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 225/45 R17 91 W 4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190)

• Page 246: Plates And Labels

  Plates and labels When contacting your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s vehicle identification, engine and gearbox numbers. 1 Modification identity plate (in the spare wheel compartment) 2 V.I.N. number and barcode, inside wind- shield…

• Page 247
  1 Region ________ Y = Northern Europe 2 Country _______ S = Sweden 3 Manufacturer ___ 3 = Saab Automobile AB 4 Product line ____ F = 9-3 B = 9-3 Linear 5 Model series ___ D = 9-3 Arc…
• Page 248
  Technical data Several of the systems in your Saab can be customized to better suit your individual needs. Contact your Saab dealer Central locking system Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Consult a Saab dealer for further informa- tion.
• Page 249
  Warning and indications that can be shown on the SID Symbol Text Antilock brake malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer. Release park brake.
• Page 250
  Technical data Rear left seat backrest unlocked. Rear right seat backrest unlocked. Parking assistance malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Parking assistance sensor interference. Close doors. Left brake light failure Left high beam failure. Left low beam failure. Rear fog light failure.

• Page 251: Changing Wheels

  Index A/C __________________________ 82 ABS brakes ___________________ 142 ACC _________________________ 84 Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 98 Air conditioning _________________ 82 Air filter ______________________ 178 Air pressure, tyres ______________ 207 Airbag ________________________ 26 Anchorage eyes _______________ 118 Anti-corrosion treatment _________ 220 Antilock braking system _________ 142 Anti-spin _____________________ 144 Ashtrays _____________________ 108…

• Page 252: Fuel Grade

  Index ESP, anti-skid system ___________ 146 Economical motoring ___________ 153 Electric engine heater ___________ 154 Electric heating, front seats ____ 83 Electric windows ________________ 99 Electrical system, technical data ___ 240 Electrically adjustable seats _______ 18 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) _ 146 Electronic steering wheel lock ____ 123 Emergency opening of the narrow backrest ____________________ 119…

• Page 253
  LATCH (child safety) _____________ 22 Labels and plates, location _______ 246 Lashing eyes __________________ 118 Laying the car up ______________ 150 Leather upholstery, cleaning ______ 218 Limp-home ___________________ 126 Limp-home, automatic transmission 137 Load carriers, roof ______________ 161 Load indices, tyres _____________ 209 Load-through hatch _____________ 117 Locking a car with flat battery ______ 41 Locks ________________________ 38…

• Page 254: Touching Up Paintwork

  Roof lighting, changing __________ 196 Running-in ___________________ 132 SAHR, head restraint ____________ 20 SID __________________________ 64 SPA _________________________ 151 Saab Information Display _________ 64 Saab Parking Assistance ________ 151 Saab Trionic engine management system __________ 174 Safety belts ____________________ 11…

• Page 255: Winter Driving

  Index Washer fluid __________________ 186 Washer jets ___________________ 187 Washers ______________________ 76 Washing _____________________ 218 Waxing and polishing ___________ 219 Wear indicators, tyres ___________ 211 Wheel change _________________ 214 Wheels ______________________ 206 Wheels and tyres, sizes _________ 243 Windscreen washers ____________ 76 Windscreen wipers ______________ 76 Wing mirrors __________________ 110 Winter driving _________________ 155…

• Page 256
  Notes…

To change the brake pads on a Saab 9-3, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the wheels. Locate the brake caliper and remove the retaining bolts or clips that secure it in place. Carefully remove the caliper and pads, taking note of their positioning. Use a C-clamp or brake piston tool to compress the caliper piston, then install the new brake pads. Reassemble the caliper, reinstall the wheels, and repeat the process for the other side.

To change the oil in a Saab 9-3, start by locating the oil drain plug underneath the engine. Remove the plug and let the old oil drain into a suitable container. Once drained, replace the drain plug and proceed to remove the oil filter. Install a new oil filter and refill the engine with the recommended amount and type of oil specified in the owner’s manual.

To check the tire pressure on a Saab 9-3, start by locating the tire pressure placard, which is usually found on the driver’s side door jamb or inside the fuel filler door. Remove the valve cap from the tire and use a tire pressure gauge to measure the pressure. Compare the measured pressure with the recommended pressure stated on the placard. If the pressure is low, add air until it reaches the correct level.

To check the transmission fluid in a Saab 9-3, start the engine and let it reach operating temperature. Locate the transmission dipstick, which is usually labeled and located near the back of the engine bay. With the engine running and the transmission in park or neutral, remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it fully, and then remove it again. Check the fluid level, ensuring it falls within the designated range on the dipstick.

To replace a headlight bulb in a Saab 9-3, start by opening the hood and locating the back of the headlight assembly. Remove the protective cover or dust cap, if applicable, and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. Unscrew the retaining ring or clip that holds the bulb in place and carefully remove the old bulb. Insert the new bulb into the socket, secure it with the retaining ring or clip, reconnect the electrical connector, and replace the protective cover or dust cap.

To replace the battery in a Saab 9-3, start by turning off the ignition and removing the key. Locate the battery, which is typically located in the engine compartment. Disconnect the negative (black) cable first, followed by the positive (red) cable. Remove any retaining brackets or clamps and lift out the old battery. Install the new battery, reconnect the positive cable first, followed by the negative cable, and secure the battery in place.

To replace the cabin air filter in a Saab 9-3, locate the cabin air filter housing, which is usually located behind the glove compartment or under the dashboard. Open the housing and carefully remove the old filter, taking note of its orientation. Install the new filter in the same orientation as the old one, making sure it fits snugly. Close the housing and ensure it is securely latched.

To replace the fuel filter in a Saab 9-3, start by relieving the fuel system pressure by removing the fuel pump fuse or relay and running the engine until it stalls. Locate the fuel filter, which is usually located along the fuel line under the vehicle. Loosen the fittings on both sides of the filter and carefully remove it. Install the new filter, making sure the flow direction is correct, and tighten the fittings. Reinstall the fuel pump fuse or relay.

To replace the oxygen sensor in a Saab 9-3, start by locating the sensor, which is typically mounted in the exhaust system. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor and use an oxygen sensor socket or a wrench to remove it. Apply anti-seize compound to the threads of the new sensor and install it, tightening it to the specified torque. Reconnect the electrical connector and clear any diagnostic trouble codes from the vehicle’s computer using a diagnostic scanner.

To replace the serpentine belt in a Saab 9-3, locate the belt tensioner, which is usually a spring-loaded pulley. Use a wrench or socket to rotate the tensioner and relieve the tension on the belt. Slide the old belt off the pulleys, making note of its routing, and install the new belt following the same routing pattern. Release the tensioner to apply tension to the new belt and ensure it is properly seated on all pulleys.

To replace the wiper blades on a Saab 9-3, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield and locate the release tab on the wiper blade. Press the tab and slide the old blade off the wiper arm. Align the new blade with the arm and slide it onto the hook until it clicks into place. Gently lower the wiper arm back onto the windshield. Repeat the process for the other wiper blade.

To reset the service indicator on a Saab 9-3, turn the ignition key to the «on» position without starting the engine. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the clear or reset button on the instrument cluster until the service light flashes. Release the button and turn off the ignition. When you start the vehicle again, the service indicator should be reset.

To troubleshoot a misfiring engine in a Saab 9-3, start by checking the spark plugs and ignition coils for signs of wear or damage. Replace any faulty components. Inspect the fuel injectors for clogs or leaks and clean or replace them as needed. Check the air intake system for any restrictions, such as a clogged air filter, and clean or replace it if necessary. If the issue persists, it is recommended to consult a professional mechanic or refer to the Saab 9-3 repair manual for further diagnostics.

To troubleshoot an electrical issue in a Saab 9-3, start by checking the fuses related to the malfunctioning component. If a fuse is blown, replace it with the correct amperage fuse. Inspect the wiring harnesses and connectors for any visible damage or loose connections. Use a multimeter to test for continuity and voltage at various points in the circuit. If the issue persists, it is recommended to consult a professional mechanic or refer to the Saab 9-3 repair manual for further diagnostics.

Saab recommends using a specific type of coolant for the Saab 9-3, typically a long-life ethylene glycol-based coolant. It is important to use the coolant specified in the owner’s manual to ensure compatibility with the engine and optimal performance. Always mix the coolant with water according to the manufacturer’s guidelines before adding it to the cooling system.