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Owner`s Manual Saab 9

1. Owner s Manual Saab 9 3 M2000 Safety 11 Security 29 Convertible 41 Instruments and controls 53 Saab 9 3 Audio System 89 Interior equipment trunk 111 Starting and driving 133 Carcare 167 Maintenance and owner assistance 211 Technical data 219 Index 233 Saab Automobile AB 1999 ey SAAB Service Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden We Printed in Sweden Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab The Saab 9 3 is available with a 2 01 turbo engine 185 hp or 205 hp or a 2 3 turbo engine 230 hp Although the manual describes the most important differences between model vari ants it does not include precise specifica tions of the different variants Some differ ences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries Importation and distribution of Saab auto mobiles spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA Inc in the U S A We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that you keep it in the car for future reference To find a specific item use the overviews given on pages 3 6 A list of contents 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 and a tire wa
2. A C system fault diagnosis 207 A C system maintenance 207 ACC 80 ACC useful tips 88 Adjustment steering wheel 118 Air conditioning A C fault diagnosis and maintenance __ 207 Airbag 22 Alarm 35 Alarm functions 38 Alarm signals 38 Anticorrosion treatment 203 Anti theft safety alarm 35 Ashtray 123 Audio System 90 Automatic climate control ACC 80 Automatic transmission 141 B Battery 177 Boost starting from donor battery ___ 162 Brake fluid check 176 Brake fluid grade 227 Brake pad wear indicators 176 Brakes 149 Braking 149 Bulb table 186 C CD changer 101 CD player 99 CHECK messages 63 68 CHECKING 63 68 Cabin lighting 121 Calibration ACC 86 Car alarm 35 Car phone installation 109 Cassette player 96 Center console compartment 123 Central locking 30 Change of address notification 214 Changing a wheel 196 Changing bulbs 181 Changing the coolant 175 Changing the engine oil 173 Changing wiper blades 179 Chassis number 229 Child car seats 18 Child safety 18 Child safety locks rear doors 33 Child seats 18 Cigar lighter 123 Cleaning the soft top 51 Climate control system manual 76 Clock 69 Index 233 Condensation water A C 78 Condensation water ACC 81 Convertible 42 Coolant 174 Courtesy Headlight Feature 72 Cruise Control 148 Cup holder 122 D DICE TWICE 188 Date code tires 195 Dim low beam 71 Dimmer 74 Direction indicators 72 Direction indicator stalk 72 Dome lighting 121 Door mirrors 124 D
3. 6 When mounting the lamp unit see that the two guide lugs on the rear edge of the unit come inside the edge of the body panel 7 Insert the lamp unit in towards the headlight and see that the front bracket comes under the screw Tighten the screw 1 Side mounted turn signal 1 Slide the lens forward so that its rear part can be pulled out 2 Change the bulb 3 When refitting make sure that the groove in the spring engages the edge of the body panel and that the rubber gasket is correctly positioned Carcare 183 Front fog lights and cornering lights Rear light clusters Stop lights taillights and direction 1 Front fog light 1 Dan pelea indicators aa iGh 2 Tail lights stop light Conmenng ge T 1 Open the door in the trunk upholstery f f 3 4 Rear fog light i i Front fog light cornering lights S High mourted stoplight 2 a prosllcleniakega ice 1 a the bulb holder counter 3 Carefully pull the entire bulb holder out ee if of the lamp unit Replace the dead bulb nplug the connector 4 When the bulb holder is being refitted 3 Remove the bulb check that its plastic catches snap into place WARNING Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack use axle stands for further information about jacking up the car see page 197 184 Car care Reversing lights and rear fog light Dome light front Dome light rear 1 Open the hatch on the inside of the 1 Insert a screwdriver on one side and pry 1 Remove the ent
4. ALARM Alarm function SPDW Speed warning chime Use the button to scroll through the following functions TEMP Outdoor temperature and Date D T E Estimated range distance to empty fuel tank FUEL Average fuel consumption since function last reset SPD Average speed since function last reset SID 3 SCC Saab Car Computer Outside temperature Frost warning Regardless of what function you have selected SID automatically switches to the outside temperature function when the tem perature is between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C and also when temperature is selected and it has been outside the range from 21 to 43 F 6 C to 6 C and again enters the range between 26 and 38 F 3 C and 3 C Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38 F 3 C especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun Instruments and controls 65 Entering values for the functions Values can be entered for the following functions SPD SPEED AVERAGE DIST ARRIV ALARM and SPD W 1 Select the desired function using o or D 2 Press the SET button for at least one second figures start to flash and a chime sounds 3 Use o or to increase or decrease the value press CLR to reset 4 Press SET to record the value 66 Instruments and controls Setting the date 1 Use to select TEMP DATE 2 Press the SET button for at least one second yea
5. Fast track changes Touch SEEK mid segment to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes saab 9 3 Audio System The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of lt lt SEEK and SEEK gt gt The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on Choose the mode that you find most convenient CD PLAY Pressing and holding lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt starts Rapid play CD TRACK Pressing and holding lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt acti vates track changes Random playback RDM 2 Press and hold the CD RDM button to select deselect random playback of the cur rent disc When this function is selected RDM will appear at the bottom of the dis play Touch SEEK gt gt to move from the current track to the next during random playback Touch lt lt SEEK to repeat the current track during random playback Pressing and holding lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt will start Rapid play IB1165 Eject 3 Touch m to remove the disc If you press the eject button to open the tray but fail to remove the disc the CD player will automatically close the tray again after 10 seconds to protect the disc without restarting playback CD changer option accessory Important Always keep the sliding cover closed to keep dust out of the CD changer so that it will continue to provide satisfactory service for a long time To load the CD changer which is installed in the trunk and c
6. Frequently asked questions on func tion of the airbag Do you still need to wear a safety belt if air bags are fitted Yes always The airbag merely supple ments the car s normal safety system Moreover the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collision which means of course that it pro vides no protection in minor frontal colli sions major rear end or side on collisions or if the car rolls over The safety belts help reduce the chance of the car occupants from being thrown around and injured inside the car But they also ensure that if a collision occurs in which the airbags are inflated the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant i e square on from the front If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset position the protection afforded will be reduced In addition airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times Do not sit too close to the airbag it needs room to inflate The airbag inflates very quickly and power fully in order to protect an adult person ina serious frontal collision Safety 25 How do position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate Don t have your seat too far forward Recline the seat back to increase the dis tance between you and the airbag For short drivers special accessory pedal extensi
7. c Make sure thatthe drive belt for the com pressor is not slipping see page 179 d Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor see page 189 208 Carcare Maintenance e The drive belt for the compressor should be inspected under the regular service program Clean dirt and insects away from the con denser and radiator to prevent clogging When washing the car use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser located forward of the radiator from both sides both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay Do not use a pres sure washer Caution Do not use the hose when the engine is hot Other than in extremely cold weather do not cover the radiator e g with screen netting as this will greatly diminish its cooling capac ity Note The A C system will only operate when the outdoor temperature is above the freezing point 0 C 32 F Switch on the A C system when the car stands in a warm place Headlight aiming Before checking adjusting the headlight aiming switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off The vehicle is equipped with vertical and horizontal aim indicators The aim has been preset at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indi cators may not fall exactly on the 0 zero
8. park position even if the ignition is ON If for some reason the selector has to be moved out of the park position i e to tow the car a short distance do as described below 2 Make sure the key is in the ON position 3 Apply the parking brake Use a small tool such as a screwdriver and push the lever downwards so that the detent button can be pressed approx 10 mm Move the selector out of position P toN Remove the tool Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately otherwise keep it applied Check fuse No 1 See page 189 If the fuse is OK check the battery voltage If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery you do not have to contact a Saab dealer If the fuse blows again as soon as the Shift Lock feature is activated you should contact your Saab dealer 144 Starting and driving Automatic transmission fault indicator If the symbol appears on the main instru ment panel the system has detected a fault in the automatic transmission or its control module see page 58 This also means that the Limp home mode has been selected to guard against further damage being done to the transmission In this mode the automatic transmission starts in 4th gear and gear changes if nec essary will have to be made manually It is not possible to select the SPORT or WINTER mode when the Limp home mode is active You should have the automatic transmis sion
9. Hydraulically oper ated plate clutches brake bands and one way clutches 25 40 Suspension Spring type front and rear Maximum deflection of springs front Coup 5 door Convertible front Viggen rear Coup 5 door Convertible rear Viggen Dampers front and rear Steering Steering Number of turns lock to lock Oil type Coil springs 6 4 163 mm 6 5 165 mm 8 3 212 mm 7 9 200 mm Gas filled tele scopic shock absorbers Power assisted steering gear of rack and pinion type with tele scopic universal joint steering col umn shaft 3 0 Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S Brake system Footbrake ABS Parking brake Brake fluid Disc diameter front Coup 5 door Convertible front Viggen rear Total friction area of brake pads front Coup 5 door Convertible front Viggen rear Hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo diagonally split circuits Acts on rear wheels DOT 4 Do not use DOT 5 11 4 288 mm 12 0 306 mm 11 3 286 mm 34 4 in 224 cm 35 9 in 234 cm 14 2 in 92 cm Technical data 22 7 Rims and tires Rim size Coup 5 door Convertible Viggen Viggen must use 6 5 x 16 or 7 x 17 Tire sizes Summer tires 6 5 x 15 not Viggen 6 5 x 16 7 5 x 17 Viggen only Tire sizes winter tires 6 x 15 not Viggen 6 5 x 16 Recommended rims for snow chains Coup 5 door Convertible Viggen Spare wheel Tire Coup
10. Lubricate 216 Maintenance and owner assistance Service Intervals Miles U S Cars Kilometers Canadian Cars OUO 1 600 km 0 000 16 000 km 0 000 32 000 km 0 000 48 000 km 40 000 64 000 km 0 000 80 000 km 0U UQU 96 000 km 0 000 112 000 km 0 0UU 128 000 km 0 000 444 000 km 00 000 160 000 km sme t tele Lele le Lebel tet Engine and engine compartment cont Fines EVAR cansiorandeansterpurgevae ET ET Ef ft let lines EVAP canister and canister purge valve EEDE Seri eek me ee er eee ee ee ee OP sea OS a E ElEngineaircleanerelement TE TT E E Ease ea anes eae oon re eee a ee ee A Electrical Battery state of charge and electrolyte level clean termi nals if necessary R Headlamp and fog lamp alignment o and fog lamp alignment PF JO JO JOP JOP J FOP JOP JOP FOP Jo Bid occ tl se fog brake tail turn signal warning lights instru ment panel backup and marker lamps Transmission A aat anei aE we eat fh eh E E II Me E od pole Ue ees Eee eS ee eee ie a ae Paes nese ees ee FEE me anainn e eben eet OT Pere These are the minimum required Emission Control System maintenance steps Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program b Change automatic transmission fluid at more frequent intervals 30 000 90 000 miles etc if car is driven in dense city traffic where the
11. gt gt once to cancel fast for ward Press and hold SEEK briefly to switch to music search Fast rewind lt lt WIND is performed in the same way as fast forward saab 9 3 Audio System 97 Auto music search Blank skip To switch the Blank skip function ON OFF press and hold SEEK mid segment When the Blank skip function is active dis play BL SKIP ON unrecorded gaps that are longer than 15 seconds will automati cally be skipped When auto music search is in progress the following will show on the display If a track has been recorded at an unusually low level and is therefore identified incor rectly as a gap between tracks it could ini tiate a spurious auto music search To cancel such a search press and hold SEEK mid segment during playback The following will now appear on the display 98 saab 9 3 Audio System Type II metal tapes Tape care The cassette has an automatic tape type Do not expose cassette tapes to direct sun selector light or to extremes of temperature as this can damage the cassette and the tape Always keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use If a cassette should become jammed in the deck seek help from an authorized Saab dealer Cleaning due indicator After 30 hours playing time the following message will appear on the display The message will be displayed for ten seconds each time the cassette player is selected A cleaning tape should be used t
12. needs to be checked by an authorized Saab dealer Practical tests on the roads have demon strated that substantial savings in fuel con sumption can be made if the above advice is heeded Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption as do unpaved roads and driving in hilly country the amount of fuel saved driving downhill is less than the additional amount required to climb the hill Engine block heater standard opment in Canada accessory in The following are just some of the benefits to the car and the environment of using an engine block heater e Lower fuel consumption e Reduced wear on the engine e Inside of car warms up faster e Exhaust emissions substantially reduced over short runs The engine block heater is effective with outside temperatures up to 60 70 F 15 20 C The warmer it is outside the shorter the time the heater need be con nected Longer than 1 5 hours is unneces Sary If the car is equipped with a removable elec trical cabin heater that is not in use this should be stored in the luggage compart ment Driving in cold weather Before starting a journey in cold weather you should check the following That the wiper blades have not become frozen to the windshield glass Brush any snow away from the air intake for the heater system opening between hood and windshield It may be advisable to lubricate the door lock cylinder use molybdenum disulphide MoS
13. ommended grade of fuel AON 90 205 hp engine and Viggen AON 93 The maximum boost pressure is adjusted automatically to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine Occasional short lived knocking when the engine is under a heavy load is per fectly normal the extent will depend on the grade of fuel in the tank Isolated instances of knocking are more likely to occur with low octane fuel This controlled form of knocking followed by a reduction in the boost pressure is a sign that the wastegate is functioning and is perfectly safe for the engine Saab 9 3 Viggen The Saab 9 3 Viggen has a high performance engine which means that a certain amount of care should be exercised in particular when accelerating in the lower gears This is especially important when the road surface is slippery to avoid the driving wheels losing their grip If constant knocking occurs every time a load is put on the engine this indicates a malfunction in the system Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer If the engine is being run with the car ona rolling road or dynamometer longer than for a standard state emission inspection to ensure adequate cooling air must be blown into the engine compartment and under the car at a rate equivalent to the ram air effect that would be obtained at the corresponding road speed Important considerations with cata lytic converters The catalytic converter is an emission co
14. the outside temperature is below 41 F 5 C The activation time depends on the outside temperature Instruments and controls 87 Programming and cancellation of programming is carried out by holding the appropriate button down until the corresponding symbol has flashed 4 times an audible signal has sounded and the follow ing text for the desired function has appeared in the SID Make sure the ignition is ON Text displayed on SID during programming Text displayed on SID when cancelling program ACC LO TEMP ACC NORMAL Econ A C CTRL A C CTRL ACC MANUAL ACC AUTO Ka RDEFR CTRL RDEFR CTRL Example If you want to control the switching on and off of the heating for the rear window and the door mirrors manually hold the button depressed until the symbol has flashed 4 times an audible signal has sounded and the following text has appeared in the SID SID shows ACC MANUAL RDEFR CTRL Once a function has been recorded under Programming II it will remain in the system until you cancel the program AUTO will still show on the display after a function has been saved in Programming II Additional programming features see page 231 88 Instruments and controls Useful tips If the ACC system is not functioning satisfactorily the following should be tried before you take the car to an authorized Saab dealer e If the indication AUTO does not light up after starting the ignition must hav
15. to prevent its freezing If the lock has frozen take care not to break the key or use the remote control heat it first or spray it with de icer Periodically during the winter add gaso line anti freeze to the fuel to dispel any condensation in the fuel tank which could freeze and cause problems inthe system Keep the tank well filled to reduce the risk of condensation forming If the car is parked outside in freezing weather fuel additives gasoline anti freeze will not do any good as it cannot remove water that has already fro zen Park the car in a warm place so that any ice that may have built up melts then add gasoline anti freeze when filling up the tank Condensation is caused by changes in the outdoor temperature or by the car being parked alternately in a garage and outside It is particularly important when the roads are slippery that the brakes and tires be in good condition e Check the anti freeze in the engine cool ant see page 174 The car s trip computer will warn you when there is a risk of slippery conditions For fur ther information on this function see page The car is equipped with tires designed to provide optimum grip on both wet and dry roads although this has been achieved at the expense of somewhat reduced grip on snow and ice For regular driving on snow and ice we therefore recommend that winter Snow tires be fitted Winter Snow tires particularly studded tires where use Is l
16. weight GVW SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB O Cc Coup 5 door Convertible 182 3 4629 mm Maximum train NCR a i Oe ots Viggen 182 7 4639 mm weight Overall width including door mirrors 76 2 1936 mm GVW max trailer weight Maximum height 56 2 1428 mm Maximum height when the soft top is being approx 87 ie alae operated Convertible approx 2200 mm ea IOR Wheelbase 102 6 2605 mm Maximum axle Track load rear front Coup 5 door Convertible 57 2 1452 mm Permissible load in addition to the driver GVW minus curb weight a i The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded front Viggen 57 7 1466 mm The precise curb weight of the vehicle weight ready for driving driver rear Coup 5 door Convertible 56 8 1442 mm a 154 Ibs 70 kg and load capacity are specified in the vehicle registra R tion documents rear Viggen 57 3 1456 mm Ground clearance at max weight approx 3 9 Chassis number plate in engine bay 100 mm Number of occupants incl driver Length of the trunk Coup and 5 door 5 rear seat raised Coup and 5 doorcar 37 0 940 mm Convertible 4 rear seat lowered Coup and 5 door car 67 2 1705 mm Turning circle Volume of trunk according to SAE measured at vehicle extremities 36 4 ft 11 1 m with parcel shelf Coup and 5 door car 15 9 cu ft curb to curb 34 4 ft 10 5 m 451 dm whole rear seat tipped forward Coup and 5 door car 46 0 cu ft 1303 dm Conv
17. BACK SEAT isthe SAFEST place for children e Sit as far back as possible from the air bag The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults Children travel most safely when properly restrained but restraints must be suitable for the size of the child Always follow the child seat booster cushion manufacturer s instructions when installing these devices in your vehicle Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac turer s child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer Lockable belt tongue In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt make use of the locking function of the buckle Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle 1 Position the child seat in the back of the Car 2 To activate the locking function move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked CHILD SEAT item 1 in the figure in order to activate the locking function 3 Secure the base of the child seat with the lap portion of the safety belt in accor dance with the installation
18. Pressing and holding lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt acti vates track changes Saab 9 3 Audio System 103 Random playback RDM 3 Press and hold the CD RDM button to select deselect random playback of the CDs in the magazine When this function is selected RDM will appear at the bottom of the display Touch SEEK gt gt to move from the current track to the next during random playback Touch lt lt SEEK to repeat the current track during random playback Pressing and holding lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt will start Rapid play To stop playback from the CD changer simply select another source RADIO CD The CD changer will now enter stand by mode 104 Saab 9 3 Audio System General functions These functions should only be carried out when the car is stationary Volume preset mode To select the volume preset mode press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch the Audio System on Use the lt lt SEEK gt gt button to select the required function The following volume settings can be prese lected e START VOL maximum volume level when the Audio System is switched on e TEL VOL preset volume level when an in car phone is activated e SP D VOL speed dependent volume The Audio System will automatically adjust the volume level to suit the back ground noise such as road noise occur ring while the car is in motion e LOUDNESS ON OFF boosting of the highest and lowest frequency
19. Right high beam Headlight wipers Extra lights APC Extra heater water pump Europe Extra heater Europe Radiator fan high speed ABS Function Low beam High beam Extra heater Europe Vacuum pump Turbo aut Car care 191 Fuses and relays in engine bay left side c l L Radiator fan low speed Lamp check filament monitor front Horn Front fog lights Radiator fan high speed A C compressor 192 Car care Wheels Alternative wheels and tires If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car consult your Saab dealer first as to the possibilities avail able Wheels tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car s directional stability steering and brak ing in both wet and dry conditions Do not assume that a wheel tire combina tion will function properly just because it will bolt on For wide wheels and or low profile tires bear in mind the following e Tires and wheels can be damaged in potholes etc e Springs and shock absorbers can be overloaded The wheels can come into contact with chassis and body components The speed and load limits for the tires must not be exceeded see page 193 Wheels larger than 16 must not be fitted on the Saab 9 3 For Viggen models the wheel should not be larger than 17 The maximum permissible offset for the 9 3 is 49 mm and for the Viggen 42 mm When fitting wheels on
20. Saab 9 3 are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints SAHRs These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind at low speeds In the event of arear end collision the body is forced back against the backrest This in turn causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upward thus lim iting the backward movement of the head The SAHR is a mechanical system actu ated by body weight The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint Because the SAHR is mechanically oper ated it does not need to be replaced after a collision has occurred The head restraint can be raised or lowered and is adjustable in various positions e Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up e Lowering depress the catch on the left hand side of the attaching point and press the head restraint down Adjust the head restraint so that the head is well supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height thus reduc ing the likelihood of neck injury in an acci dent Front seats Coupe and Convertible versions Both front seats have release levers on the outside of the backrest The passenger seat also has a release on the inside of the back rest so that the driver can tilt the backrest for the convenience of rear seat passengers Raise the release levers to tip the backrest forward Manually adjustable fron
21. Turbo Viggen H 2 0 Turbo 185 bhp K 2 0 Turbo 205 bhp 0 9 or X Y 2000 2 Trollhattan 7 Nystad 000001 999999 several of the systems in your Saab car may be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed Consult an authorized Saab dealer for fur ther information Car alarm central locking system e The level of the siren when locking unlocking HIGH or LOW e The number of blinks when locking unlocking 1 to 7 Automatic locking of the trunk when the car is driven 1 to 8 mph 2 14 km h YES or NO Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while the car is driven YES or NO e Automatic locking of the trunk after 1 second 4 minutes if it has not been opened YES or NO Automatic locking of the trunk when it is closed YES or NO Automatic climate control ACC Indoor temperature can be increased decreased relative to the selected temperature Delayed start of fan after starting the car to reduce risk of fogging windshield Temperature at which the defroster mode is automatically selected Response time for the fan soeed when the selected temperature is changed Temperature at which the air distribution switches from defrost mode to defrost floor mode Last manual selection will be selected the next time the car is started Technical data 231 Saab Information Display SID e Outdoor temperature d
22. about 15 days Always connect the positive red cable to the positive terminal of the battery and the negative blue cable to its negative terminal Always disconnect both battery leads when boost charging the battery e Don t connect the battery terminals and the wrong way around e Serious damage can occur to the car s electrical system if a battery or alterna tor lead is disconnected while the engine is running Drive belt e Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine Is running e Always stop the engine before inspecting drive belts Serious damage can occur to the car s electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running The alternator is situated on the right hand side of the engine It is driven via a poly V belt from the crankshaft pulley The poly V belt also drives the water pump the A C compressor and the steering servo pump The belt tension is critical and is adjusted by an automatic belt tensioner See also page 55 Warning charging IB929 Drive belt Wipers and washers Wiper blades Check and clean all wiper blades regularly 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 this sometimes leave a wax coating on the wind shield If wiper perfo
23. and falling out of the car e Intruders entering the car when it is moving slowly or at a standstill e Injury resulting from a door bursting open in the event of an accident However you must also be remembered that locked doors can hamper rescuers in the event of an accident Changing the battery of the remote control 1 Battery 2 Control module Changing the remote control battery When the battery voltage in the remote con trol falls below a predetermined level the SID will issue the following message REPLACE KEY BATTERY Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions The life of the battery is 4 5 years After changing the battery you must press the unlocking button of the remote control four times or until the door locks cycle while the car is within the range of the remote control in order for the control module to recognize the remote Battery type Panasonic CR 2032 3V lith ium Avoid putting fingerprints on the flat sides of the battery Dispose of the old battery properly when you buy anew one These batteries contain substances that are environmentally hazardous Child safety lock catch 1 Engaged 2 Disengaged Child safety locks The rear doors have child safety locks that are activated by a button next to the door latch on the end of the rear doors Shift the button up or down according to the label on the
24. before you can turn it to the start ST position again e Always remove the key before leaving the car e Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch If dirt or liquid gets into it the switch may not operate properly If the car does not start If the text KEY NOT ACCEPTED appears on the SID when the engine refuses to start the trouble may be a fault in the transponder of the key or in the receiver of the ignition switch Proceed as follows e Turn the key back to the LOCK position e Turn the key to the ON position e Press one of the buttons on the remote control the LED on top of the dash stops flashing e Start the engine Try the other key If it works the trouble is in the first key Call on an authorized Saab dealer for inspection and correction Starting the engine e Carbon monoxide CO is a colorless odorless poisonous gas Be alert to the danger of CO always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage e There is also a danger of CO poison ing if the exhaust system is leaking 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 Let the engine idle for at least 10 seconds and then drive a
25. can be killed by the airbag 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 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children e NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELT and CHILD RESTRAINTS A WARNING A ATTENTION LONG LOAD LONGUE CHARGE A WNN XZ A Go 2S is BV Use on Saab95 amp 93 Use on level ground only Use vehicle support stands c Safe working load 1000kg For more information see your owners manual Saab Automobile AB 9 07 747 Q Wheel changing Intended for the Saab 9 5 and 9 3 Use the jack only on firm level ground Use blocks Max jack load 2200 Ibs 1000 kg For further information see the manual Belt beam Warning for pinch risk due to movable parts when beam is in unlocked position Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it from shift ing during transport An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in the event of a collision Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap e Max weight 30 Ibs 15 kg e Max length 6 ft 2 metres See your Owner s Manual before securing loads N WARNING Jack is designed
26. car is fitted with towing eyes at both If a car with sports lowered chassis is transported for example on a flat bed truck take extra care not to damage the Tire pressure see page 192 and back cover front and rear For access to the front towing eye compress the grille see illustration and pull it straight out If the car is equipped with a trailer hitch this can be used to tow another car spoiler and or underbody Rear towing eye Starting and driving 161 Towing a car with manual gearbox The gear lever must be in neutral Switch hazard lights on Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles in tow Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked vio lently NOTE If the car is to be towed with the front Front towing eye Saab 9 3 Viggen wheels off the ground make sure the parking brake is off as this acts on the rear wheels Saab 9 3 Viggen The front towing eye is stored in a storage bag beside the spare wheel Remove the plastic cover with a screwdriver from the car s toolkit and screw in the towing eye NOTE The design of the underside of the rear bumper means that the rear towing eye must not be used This is to prevent dam aging the bumper 162 Towing a car with automatic transmission The following rules must be observed if a car with automatic transmission is to be tow
27. consumption after 153 the engine has started from cold Thus ifthe car is mainly used for short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km the fuel consumption will be 60 80 higher than normal Driving technique e To obtain the best running economy not only regarding fuel consumption but gen eral wear also regular service is required High speed unnecessary acceleration heavy braking and much low gear work all gives rise to higher fuel consumption e Frequent gear changing in traffic starting in cold weather the use of studded tires and roof racks and towing a trailer all increase fuel consumption Do not run the engine when the car is sta tionary If idling it willtake much longer before the engine becomes hot Engine wear is greatest during this warming up phase Therefore drive away as soon as possible after the engine is started and avoid high revving Starting and driving 154 Starting and driving Driving in a low gear results in higher fuel consumption than in a high gear because of the lower engine speed for a given road speed Always change up to a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use the highest gear as much as possible e Check the air pressure in the tires once a month Incorrect pressures increase tire wear It is better to have slightly higher pressure than lower e Check fuel consumption regularly Increased consumption can indicate that something is wrong and that the car
28. display for 20 seconds to allow the odometer and trip meter read ings to be viewed Instruments and controls 59 50 Pi 197 89 I 120 S 40 140 90 30 2 100 40 20 20 10 7 ino 120 7 oy inh ele 30 4501140 Speedometer U S speedometer shown The speedometer receives signals from a wheel sensor in the ABS system If the NIGHT PANEL mode has been selected the scale will be illuminated up to 87 mph 140 km h The remainder of the scale will be illuminated if the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph 135 km h 60 Instruments and controls Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper ature of the coolant The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature If the needle enters the red zone the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will sound If the needle approaches the red zone which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load drive inthe highest gear possible keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down Check fuse 3 radiator fan in the fuse panel under the hood see page 191 Ifthe needle repeatedly enters the red zone stop the car as soon as itis safe to do so and check the coolant level by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank do not remove the cap NOTE If the needle despite the above action enters the red zone stop the car immedi ately If
29. e Tire chains must not be used on the rear wheels e Check the links frequently for wear e Check that the chains do not contact the wheel arch liner at full lock e See section Technical data page 227 for information on allowable wheel dimensions for the fitting of tire chains 156 Starting and driving Driving in hot weather e Always check the coolant level before starting a journey When the engine is cold the coolant must not be above the KALT COLD mark on the expansion tank e At the end of a journey if the engine has worked hard allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off If the needle on the temperature gauge enters the red zone 1 Bring the car to a standstill but leave the engine running Do not remove the cap on the expansion tank even if the tank is empty The engine temperature should decrease If the temperature continues to rise with the engine idling the engine must be switched off 2 If the engine is idling and the needle on the temperature gauge falls wait until a normal temperature is shown about in the middle of the scale before switching off the engine If the coolant needs top ping up unscrew the cap on expansion tank carefully Top up as necessary ideally with a 50 50 mixture of coolant and water Use a Saab approved coolant If only water is available use that but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible Always undo t
30. flames when working near the battery The battery contains corrosive sulphu ric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes the skin or clothing wash the affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the skin seek medical help The liquid level in the car battery must be checked at regular intervals NOTE Never use tap water to top up the battery Tap water contains salts and minerals that accelerate the corrosion of the battery elec trodes which can shorten the life of the bat tery Car care IB1173 Correct fluid level in the battery The charge level should be checked with a battery acid tester The specific gravity of the acid in a fully charged battery should be 1 28 A specific gravity of 1 18 roughly indi cates a 50 charge A discharged battery can freeze and frac ture Batteries should therefore always be stored away from frost If frequent short journeys are made in cold weather the battery may need to be givena booster charge This can be done either using a battery charger or by taking the car for a long drive Taking out the battery A car with standard equipment and a fully charged battery can be left for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipment is fitted such as a mobile telephone the time may be reduced to
31. follows Playback direction 2 To play the other side of the tape press The deck will automatically change the play back direction when the end of the tape is reached be it during playback fast forward rewind or music search Dolby noise reduction 3 Press TAPE DOLBY to switch Dolby B C on off Dolby should be on for playback of tapes recorded with Dolby and off for those recorded without Dolby IB1151 Eject button 4 To stop playback of a tape press the eject button ED or select another source If you select another source without press ing the eject button the tape will remain in the deck but the head and pinch rollers will release from the tape The same applies if the Audio System is switched off while a tape is being played Tapes can still be ejected when the system is turned off Music search forward reverse 5 To search forward for a track press SEEK gt gt and release quickly within half a second The following will now appear on the display To perform a backward search press lt lt SEEK instead A forward search will continue until a gap of at least 4 seconds Is found or until you press SEEK gt gt or SEEK mid segment Pressing and holding the button during a search will initiate the fast forward function Fast forward rewind Press and hold SEEK gt gt to start fast forward to the end of the tape The following will now appear on the display Press SEEK
32. in 3rd gear which gives a better grip in slippery conditions by reducing the ten dency to spin the wheels Quit Winter mode by again depressing the WINTER button see also page 147 58 Instruments and controls INFO CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is a message in the SID A chime will also sound see page 63 Automatic transmission fault indicator On a car with an automatic transmission this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the transmission Switch the ignition off and on again to check if the fault persists Even if the fault persists it is still possible in most cases to drive the car see page 144 Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible If the control module has actuated the Limp home function for the automatic transmission the car will remain in 4th gear when D is selected making it very sluggish To overcome this move the selector lever to position 2 When the indicator light is on the car must not be driven with a trailer attached Rear fog light Indicator This light shows when the rear fog light is on see page 73 The rear fog light is switched off automati cally when the engine is switched off When the fog light is next needed it will have to be switched on manually again High beam Indicator The symbol is lit when the high beam is on Open door Indicator If a door ha
33. instrument panel e Park where the vehicle will not create will be lit an obstruction or a hazard to other To release the brake lift the lever slightly road users press the pawl button and let the lever down Always apply the parking brake when you park e Do not park on dry grass or other com bustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could start a fire e Do not leave children or pets unat tended in the car In warm sunny weather the temperature inside the car can reach 160 180 F 70 80 C Saab 9 3 Viggen The body design together with the relatively low ground clearance of the car means that great care must be taken during parking to avoid damage to the under part of the bumper e Apply the parking brake e Shift into Reverse for manual trans mission for automatic transmission move selector lever to P Park and remove the ignition key e Lock the car 152 Starting and driving 1 Pointing downhill and 2 Pointing uphill and 3 Pointing uphill or down against the curb against the curb hill no curb Turn the wheels into the Turn the wheels away Turn the wheels towards curb and edge the car for from the curb and edge the the edge of the road If the ward until the wheels touch car back until the wheels car should start rolling it the curb touch the curb will not run into the road Parking on a hill When parking on a steep hill turn the front wheels
34. is lit when cruise control is active Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine related problem While your car may be able to be driven with the CHECK ENGINE indicator light illuminated limp home mode you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious fur ther damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions The operator should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise e g apply the brakes disengage transmission turn off the ignition etc This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel injection or ignition system The car may still be driven with care and with some what diminished performance Instruments and controls 57 SPORT SPORT Mode Indicator On cars with automatic transmission the indicator light comes on when you press the SPORT button on the gear lever knob In SPORT mode the transmission remains longer in the D 3 2 1 gears before upshifting Quit Sport mode by again depressing the SPORT button see also page 147 WINTER WINTER Mode Indicator On cars with automatic transmission the indicator light comes on when in the D posi tion you press the WINTER button on the center console next to the gear selector When the car is in the Winter mode it starts
35. locked car is dangerous It is also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed The car alarm anti theft system is acti vated deactivated when the car is locked unlocked by the remote control or by the key All the doors plus trunk lid and hood are monitored by microswitches and win dow glass sensors will trigger the alarm if any glass is broken Remote control 1 Activate lock 2 Deactivate unlock 3 Deactivate trunk sensors unlock trunk lid Electronic starting interlock immobilizer see page 36 The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control During this ten second delay period the doors trunk lid and hood may still be opened without the alarm being triggered The LED indicator on the dash will be on continuously during this period atthe end of which it will start to flash once every third second when the alarm arms security 35 Ifa door or the trunk lid or hood has been left open when the car is locked the LED on the dash will flash three times per second for ten seconds to indicate that something is wrong Check to ensure that all the doors plus trunk lid and hood are closed properly If the fault persists LED flashing when renewed attempt made to activate the car alarm by remote control lock the car using the key instead The car alarm may not have been activated and you sh
36. of priority If anew fault occurs while another message is being displayed the message relating to the new one will appear for 10 seconds after which the display will return to the ear lier one Press CLEAR once to acknowledge a mes sage whereupon it will be cleared from the display It will not be displayed again before the ignition has been switched off and then on again The following CHECK messages may be displayed Display shows See page TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 183 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE 183 FRONT LIGHT FAILURE 181 REAR LIGHT FAILURE 183 FOG LIGHT FAILURE 183 WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW 180 FILL COOLANT FLUID 174 TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP 138 KEY NOT ACCEPTED 39 REPLACE KEY BATTERY 39 SERVICE THEFT ALARM 39 TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT 144 ING TIME FOR SERVICE 2 212 1 This message cannot be removed by pressing CLEAR Press the brake pedal to clear 2 This message will be displayed approxi mately 600 miles 1 000 km before the next scheduled service is due or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service The message should be cleared atthe time of that service see the Saab Warranties amp Service Record Booklet If you have carried out the service yourself you can clear the message by pressing CLEAR once Reset by pressing CLEAR for at least eight seconds until SERVICE appears on the display and a chime sounds Instruments and controls 63 Night Panel To improve night driving conditions inside the car t
37. of the road the condition of the car etc 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 than stated under Technical data Weather conditions Fuel consumption can be as much as 10 lower in summer than in winter The higher consumption in cold weather is explained by the longer time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature and for the transmission and wheel bearings to warm up Fuel economy is also affected by the distance driven short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km do not give the engine enough time to reach normal temperature Strong winds can also affect fuel consump tion 20 C 4 F 0 C 32 F 20 C 68 F 2 456 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 km Percentage increase in fuel consumption of engine starting from cold compared to engine at normal temperature How to read the graph If fuel consumption with the engine at normal temperature is 28 mpg 101 100 km the actual fuel consumption 3 miles 5 km after the engine has started from cold will be 23 5 mpg 121 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 161 100 km at outside temp of 32 F 0 C increase of 60 14 mpg 201 100 km at outside temp of 4 F 20 C increase of 100 As can be seen both the distance travelled by the car and the outside temperature have a major impact on fuel
38. of tires these should be fitted to the rear wheels as these are more critical to the direc tional stability of the car e g on braking or in a skid The existing rear tires should therefore be moved to the front Always move left rear to left front and right rear to right front so that the direction of rotation remains the same Because of front wheel drive the front tires tend to wear faster than the rear ones New tires should always be fitted in pairs so that tires on the same axle have the same amount of tread If swapping the complete set e g winter tires for summer tires mark the tires removed to ensure that they go back in the same position e g FL for front left RL rear left etc Store wheels lying flat or hanging never standing upright Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of 195 60 R15 88V 195 Tire section width mm 60 Aspectratio i e the section height is 60 of the section width R Radial ply 15 Wheel rim diameter 15 in at bead seats 88 Tire load code V Speed marking Speed ratings S Tire approved for speeds up to 112 mph 180 km h T Tire approved for speeds up to 118 mph 190 km h H Tire approved for speeds up to 130 mph 210 km h V Tire approved for speeds up to 150 mph 240 km h W Tire approved for speeds up to 167 mph 270 km h Y Tire approved for speeds up to 186 mph 300 km
39. of winter Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usu ally washed in an automatic car wash with out special facilities for underbody cleaning Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks Clean the window glass inside and out using a high quality window cleaner This is partic ularly important when the car is new as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first Keep the glass well cleaned as this helps to prevent misting Car care 202 Car care e Try your brakes on leaving a car wash Wet brake discs reduce the braking effect Turn off the radio before entering an automatic car wash so the power antenna mast does not get damaged Clean the rod of the electrically pow ered antenna about once a month with a clean dry rag IMPORTANT Use no oil nor any sili cone based cleaning product Fixed antennas must be removed when going through an automatic car wash Saab 9 3 Viggen Coupe and 5 door If you wash the car in an auto matic car wash you must first remove the roof mounted antenna otherwise it will be damaged On Covertible models with OnStar fold down the cellular antenna mounted on the windshield before entering a car wash to avoid damage to the antenna or convertible top Removing the roof mounted antenna Saab 9 3 Viggen Coup and 5 door Waxing and pol
40. opened or if a window is broken The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short circuit the igni tion switch or to disconnect the battery If the alarm is triggered the following alarm signals will be set off e Flashing of hazard warning lights for five minutes e Siren wailing for 30 seconds The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated car unlocked during the alarm period e It is possible to inadvertently deacti vate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car ifthe button on the remote control is pressed by mistake when the control is still within range of the car When locking the car by remote con trol in extremely cold weather it is advisable to check that the lock system has operated properly To do so check that the interior locking but tons are all down If not unlock and relock the car again Panic function In the car alarm system is a function called Panic function To activate panic function e Push and hold one of the buttons on the remote control for 2 seconds or if you are sitting inside the car e Push the LOCK switch on the center con sole for 2 seconds not Convertibles These actions will trigger the alarm hazard warning lights and siren To deactivate panic function e Push one of the buttons on the remote control push the LOCK switch in the center console turn the key in one of the doors or turn the ignition to ON W
41. outside tem perature regularly reaches 90 F or higher if car is used in a mountainous high altitude area or for trailer towing Maintenance and owner assistance 217 Service Intervals Miles U S Cars 1 600 km 0 000 16 000 km 0 000 32 000 km 0 000 48 000 km 40 000 64 000 km 0 000 80 000 km o00 00U 96 000 km 0 0UU 112 000 km 0 0UU 128 000 km 90 000 144 000 km 00 000 160 000 km Kilometers Canadian Cars ret FE CECE CECE CELL Chassis Ball joint clearance outer and inner steering joints and rubber boots R Front suspension rear axle mountings Front suspension rear axle mountings retighten OW i de ee ae a ae ai Pleren anibatos igen nears TTT eet FR Tire pressure tread depth andwa Po p pL e e o _ Joy ey _joy_ o R Rotate tires front iarear LO OT RP SP TOL TOR ol er Tet 8 FR Brake pads and dsos wear and conarion J O o 9 P P o yep elf R Brakelinesandhoses MT PF OT OT OT ee OT 9 LP 9 Ri Brake fluid level amp renewal max 2 year intervals O O JO m O JOP m JOP JOP m OI Rhe kpakmgbrake tno OL OP L O C OO OL O er Or TO 9 R Powersteeringfluidievel le TO TOT TPT TPT e eL e el 9 c Check wheel alignment if irregular or premature tire wear is apparent d Check and clean rear pads and rear calipers in areas with heavy road salt use 218 Maintenance and owner assistance Service Intervals Miles U S Cars Kilometers Canadian Cars
42. reception is prone to interference e g ter in the vicinity of a stronger one the car s the transmitter Because such waves donot from electrical systems on other vehicles antennas will receive signals from both follow the curvature of the Earth their high tension power lines and lightning Such interference is apparent when the strength becomes weaker the further they unwanted broadcast can be heard faintly in travel That is why a large number of trans the background mitters are needed to provide good recep tion AM waves on the other hand are reflected off the ionosphere thus greatly extending their range Installation of car phone option To prevent crashes while using a cell phone e Donotuse the cell phone in distracting traffic situations Turn it off if traffic is heavy e Dialsensibly ata stoplight or safely off the road e Consider installing hands free or speaker phone e Avoid stressful and intense phone conversations The A pillar area area beside the wind shield and the headlining of your Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries No modifications to these areas should be made unless done by your authorized Saab dealer Provision has been made on certain vari ants of the Saab 9 3 for the installation of a hands free car phone Installation must be done by an authorized Saab dealer A car phone cradle is available as an acces sory Your Saab dealer has details of whi
43. red warn ing tabs must go down This is vital since the upper anchor ages for the safety belts are located in the belt beam The belts will not restrain a rear seat occupant if the belt beam is not properly latched To provide more flexibility the rear seat is divided so that you can lower the narrower right part separately 1 Tilt the seat cushion forward by pulling the loop located between the backrest and the seat cushion 2 Stand the seat cushion on end behind the front seats 3 Release the right backrest cushion by means of the latch on the belt beam s right side just behind the head restraint 4 Lower the right backrest cushion IMPORTANT When you replace the right backrest cushion make certain that it is properly locked Warning tabs Interior equipment trunk 127 128 Interior equipment trunk Cy AA 3 TA kO Removing the parcel shelf 1 Open the trunk lid 2 Unhook the rubber ties 3 Lift the rear parcel shelf and pull it away from the guide pins in the front edge of the shelf support Load opening trunk pass through A load opening is provided in the backrest so that you can carry long narrow objects Switch off the engine and set the parking brake before loading or unloading long objects Otherwise there is risk that you will inadvert ently bump the gear selector lever and the car could start moving 1 Lower the rear armrest 2 Open the cover by lifting the locking handle Interior e
44. red warning tabs must go down This is vital since the upper anchorages for the safety belts are located in the belt beam The belts will not restrain a rear seat occupant If the belt beam is not properly latched When the entire rear seat has been lowered you must remove the rear window shelf Otherwise it could come loose and cause per sonal injury during a collision Trunk lid lock Unlock the trunk lid by pressing the lower button on the remote trans mitter by pressing the remote release button on the driver s door or by using the key The alarm horn sounds three times and the lights flash when the trunk is released with the remote control Programming features see page 231 Interior equipment trunk 125 Lowering the entire rear seat To lower the rear seat the front seats must be moved forward if they are inthe most rearward position The seat back must be almost ver tical 1 Flip up the seat bottom by pulling the loops located between the backrest cushions and seat cushions 2 Rest the seat cushions on edge just behind the front seats 3 Release the entire backrest cushion including the belt beam by pressing in the latch in the handle on the left driver s side After this has been done the fact that the belt beam has been released is indicated by the red warning tabs popping up on the right and left sides of the beam For increased load capacity with the backrest cushion down remove the rear seat head
45. restraints 5 126 Interior equipment trunk 4 Lower the entire backrest cushion by pulling this same handle Lowering the right hand part of the rear seat item 3 forward At the same time pivot the beam backwards IMPORTANT When you replace the belt beam using the handle item 3 you must verify that it is properly locked and that the two VAN WARNING red warning tabs go down thereby indicating that locking has taken place properly Ifthe head restraints have been removed they must be stored 5 Toincrease the volume the rear head restraints can be removed safely so that they cannot be thrown about and injure someone before the backrest cushion is lowered while braking or in a collision Do not ride in the rear seat without having remounted the head A N WARNING restraints and making sure they are properly locked in place Whenever you handle any system containing moving parts Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car During sunny such as the belt beam always be careful not to get pinched weather the temperature in the cabin luggage compartment can climb to 160 180 F 70 80 C Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke Never keep objects on the rear window shelf since they can be thrown forward and cause personal injury during heavy brak ing or in the event of a collision When the back seat has been put back in place make certain that the belt beam is locked firmly on both sides the
46. s Manual It also contains owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance Ifthe booklet is lost or misplaced a new one may be ordered through a Saab dealer or by contacting Saab In the U S there is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Cars USA Inc The toll free number to call from all 50 states is 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 214 Change of Address Notification U S Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranties and Service Record Booklet Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in the event of a recall or service campaign Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9 3 and 9 5 car lines can be ordered through the dealer These are comprehensive manuals comprised of several sections in multiple ring type binders geared to use by profes sional technicians Sections may be ordered individually Con sult your Saab dealer for prices and for a list ing of available sections for your model Maintenance and owner assistance Reporting Safety Defects U S A If you be
47. selection is made but the heating of the rear window and the outside mirrors will be switched off after a certain time depending on the outside tempera ture Two touches Two touches on the defroster button routes the air to the windshield with out any increase in fan speed and without switching on the rear window heating To revert to the previous setting press the AUTO button Press simulta neously Panel and center rear vent ee Fie Floor front and rear and rear side windows fe AT Ta 4 7Y T Defroster floor front and rear 84 Instruments and controls Buon Display o Press simulta a i 2 l U8 Fe Panel floor front and rear and center rear vent Electrically heated rear window elec trically heated door mirrors are con trolled automatically though they can also be programmed for manual control see Programming II page 87 The temperature air distribution and fan speed will still be controlled auto matically Press A or 7 to increase decrease the fan speed the fan setting is shown on the dis play To revert to automatic fan control press AUTO Other manual selec tions will revert to automatic control at the same time a E e o TTT Buon Display Oo Recirculation is controlled automati cally but there is also manual ON OFF control When this function is activated the A C compressor will be shut off Reco
48. settle down when the hydraulic pres Sure is automatically released It is important that the telescopic locking handle is completely pushed in when the soft top is closed Fold down any auxilliary mounted antenna before raising the top to avoid possible antenna or top damage e g OnStar cellular antenna on windshield of Convertible Folding the soft top Before operating the soft top read through the section General safety instructions on page 42 Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during folding because of the pinch hazard Do not operate the soft top with pas sengers in the rear seat or bystanders right next to the car because of the risk of head injuries After lowering the top make sure the soft top cover has locked properly If you drive away while the soft top is being raised or lowered it will stop when the car exceeds 6 mph 10 km h The motion of the car and the resulting wind can seriously damage the components of the soft top system and may cause per sonal injury Convertible 43 7 ANT NeINIINe Push handle in before driving Failure to do so may cause personal injury Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out 2 Unfasten the hooks 1 Start the engine and let it idle 2 Release the locking handle to free the two hooks e Pull the handle straight backwards e Pull the handle down releasing the hooks e Raise the handle up 44 Convertible 1 The rear windo
49. so the car should be taken to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible to have the reason for low fluid level corrected and orig inal fluid installed Automatic transmission Check the fluid level as follows 1 Park the car on level ground and apply the parking brake The automatic trans mission fluid must be at normal running temperature approximately 175 F 174 Carcare 80 C This can be achieved by driving the car for about 30 min on the open road 2 With the engine idling move the selector lever to D and wait for at least 15 seconds Next move the selector lever to R and waitfor 15 seconds again Finally move the selector lever to P Let the engine idle 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with a lint free cloth and put it back With the fluid at normal temperature the level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick Top up as necessary with Texaco Texamatic Dexron IIl automatic transmission fluid adding it through the dipstick pipe The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 0 4 qts 0 4 litre D NOTE If there is a burnt smell or the fluid is black change the fluid as soon as possible If the outside temperature is below 50 F 10 C the fluid will not reach the specified temperature of 175 F 80 C In this case the correct fluid level may be 0 8 in 20 mm below the MAX mark Coolant The expansion tank is trans
50. switch illumination is auto matically extinguished Wipers and washers Windshield wipers The delay of the intermittent operation can be adjusted to between 2 and 15 seconds Moving the control stalk to the spring loaded position between 0 and 2 will produce a single sweep of the wipers Washers When the washers are operated the wipers will make 3 4 or 5 sweeps depending on how long the washers were in action If the speed of the car is less than 12 mph 20 km h the wipers will make an additional sweep after about 9 seconds The headlights are washed and wiped auto matically whenever you use the windshield washers They cannot be operated inde pendently of the windshield washers 0 OFF h Windshield wipers intermittent operation The delay can be adjusted to between 2 and 15 seconds 2 Windshield wipers low speed 3 Windshield wipers high speed 4 Washing the windshield and cleaning the headlights Control for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay 2 Short delay Rear window wiper Rear window washing and wiping are car ried out using the same stalk switch as for washing and wiping the windshield and headlights This stalk has two additional switches ON OFF amp and T The ON position gives intermittent wiping The position gives washing and wiping After a few sweeps the wiper stops or reverts to intermittent wiping if this has been selected When washing wiping of the rear window ends th
51. the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs 14 Safety e 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 cush ion may be necessary Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm To fasten the belt Front seat belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert ing the tongue in the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Because the lower belt anchorage points are on the seat the belt buckle follows the movement of the seat during seat adjust ment Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible Press the red button to release the belt To release the belt press the red button on the belt buckle as illustrated See page 199 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc Safety 15 The belt guide on the door pillar Belt guide The belt guide on the door pillar can be set to five different heights Set the guide as high as possible without causing the belt to chafe against the throat 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 r
52. the door Manually opening the fuel filler door Con vertible see page 52 1 Cutout outline in the upholstery of the trunk 2 Undo the retaining screws of the lock motor 3 Remove the screws through the screw holes Interior equipment trunk 131 132 Interior equipment trunk Starting and driving 133 Starting and driving Ignition switch 134 Driving in cold weather 154 Starting the engine 135 Driving in hot weather 156 Important considerations Towing a trailer 156 for CTIVING cccceceeeseneees 136 Driving with a roof rack Engine Break in Period 140 FO AG oon E 158 Gear changing 008 141 Towing the Cat 0 160 Manual transmission 141 Jump Starting 20 162 Automatic transmission 141 Driving considerations Cruise Control 148 with compact spare Braking ccccsscsssesseccecseeseee 149 Wheel tire fitted 165 Parking ccccssosssessecsecseeseee 451 For long trips 165 Economical motoring 153 Driving with the trunk lid OD GM ccsa 166 Driving in deep water 166 134 Starting and driving Ignition switch The single lock used for both the ignition and gear selector lever is in the center con sole located between the front seats Before you can remove the key the car must be in reverse gear manual gearbox cars or the Parking P position cars with aut
53. the switch is OFF the rear side win dows can only be operated from the panel on the center console Extra button for the rear window operator 120 Interior equipment trunk Sunroof option The sunroof is operated electrically using the ROOF control on the center console The sunroof can be opened completely or partially AS soon as you release the control the sunroof stops 1 If you wish to open the sunroof all the way from the closed position proceed as follows e To open slide the control rearwards e To close slide the control forwards 2 You also have the option of opening the rear edge of the sunroof from the closed position for the purpose of ventilation e To open slide the control forwards e To close slide the control rearwards But you must release the control after each position so as to shift between the two functions The sunroof also has an inner sun blind that slides by hand Be alert to danger of fingers being trapped when operating the sunroof Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to avoid the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the sunroof Emergency operation of the sunroof The sunroof can be operated manually with a screwdriver e g in the case of an electri cal fault Slide back the cover on the roof console Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the center of the motor shaft and turn Turn clockwise to open the sunroof Turn c
54. the top thoroughly with plain water to get rid of all the soap Flush the cleaning agent off the bodywork as well since it can cause discoloration if it is left to dry on the paintwork If further cleaning is needed after soap and water have been used a mild shampoo may be employed First rinse the soft top then use shampoo on the complete top and scrub with a small soft hand brush Add water as needed until the cleaning agent lathers Use a rag or sponge to remove dirt so as to avoid working it into the cloth Thoroughly rinse the whole car with plain water and make sure that cleaning agents are not allowed to dry on the paint work After washing the soft top must be given time to dry completely before being folded down A wet or damp top that is folded down can be damaged by mold Cleaning the rear window The rear window can be cleaned with a window cleaner or a mild soap solution and a soft anti static cloth Since the rear window is made of glass when necessary you Can use an ice scraper on the outside Never use a scraper on the inside Interior lighting The front light is located on the front roof rail The rear lighting consists of two lights built in to the side panels adjacent to the rear seat The switch is on the center console between the front seats see also page 121 Certain variants have a mirror and lighting built into the sun visors Wire for manual opening of fuel filler door Conv
55. to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired oper ation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference including interference that may cause undesired opera tion of the device Convertible Convertible General safety instruc ONS sransinssin aksni Folding the soft top Raising the soft top Manual raising of the soft TOD assises Fault messages in SID Central operation of the windows 9 3 Convertible Trunk 9 3 Convertible Cleaning the soft top 9 3 Convertible Interior lighting 0 Manually opening the fuel filler MOOM ccceeeeeees 41 42 43 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 42 Convertible Convertible General safety instructions Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft top nor the upper beam of the wind shield while operating the soft top After raising the soft top always check that it is properly secured to the top beam of the windshield with the soft top locking device before driving the
56. touch each other or any other metal Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h as the tire can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car The tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa The following should be observed when the compact spare wheel 1115 70 R16 is installed The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel Do not drive farther than necessary with the com pact spare fitted the maximum life of the wheel is only just over 2000 miles 3 500 km Have the standard wheel repaired and reinstalled as soon as possi ble The car s ground clearance is reduced with the compact spare fitted Note that only one compact spare wheel may be used at any time Take care not to hit the curb and do not fit snow chains Leave the wheel cover off so that the warning text is readily visible To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel this can be placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest workshop A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart ment see page 129 Starting and driving 165 For long trips Before starting off on a long journey it is advisable to have your car inspected over by your Saab dealer Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs wiper blades fuses a Poly Vee belt and the like You can c
57. used at outdoor temperatures down to 32 F 0 C Condensation water When the A C compressor is on the incom ing air is dehumidified The resulting con densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity the more con densation will form Recirculation When the button is depressed the regular air intake will be closed In this posi tion the air inside the cabin is recirculated Use recirculation when you want rapid cool ing at extremely high air temperatures Switch the air conditioning A C on first Recirculation can be useful to activate man ually to prevent unpleasant smells being drawn into the car from outside Note that recirculation should not be used when the outside temperature is lower than 50 F 10 C except briefly e g to avoid unpleasant air from enter ing the car Prolonged use of recircula tion could cause the windows to mist or ice up Electrically heated rear window external mirrors The button is located on the climate control panel An LED in the button is lit as long as heating is on Switch off the heating as soon as the rear window Is clear It will go off automatically after about 10 minutes If the battery voltage is lower than 12 V the heating will be switched off earlier so that the battery can get the b
58. way Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the mois ture barrier in the door could be dam aged The side airbags will inflate only in the event of a side impact not in the event of a front or rear end collision or of the car s rolling over Damage to the seat cover or the seat seam in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install soeakers other than those specifically approved by Saab 28 Safety 30 security Door handle Doors Opening handle Open the door by lifting the opening handle from below If the door is stuck e g if frozen hold the handle from above to secure a better grip Central locking Leaving children or pets unattended ina locked car is dangerous It is also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed Key Remote control The key fits all the locks on the car The spare key without the black key grip only fits the door locks The key supplied with the car has a code number on a black plastic tag that needs to be quoted for ordering additional keys You should therefore make a careful note of the number The key contains a unique electronic code for y
59. 0 000 16 000 km 0 000 32 000 km 0 000 48 000 km 0 000 64 000 km U QUU 80 000 km 00 000 96 000 km 0 000 112 000 km 0 000 138 000 km 4144 000 km 00 000 160 000 km rr CECB CB pet assis cont sree pt tt tt tot tT Ot E T E NS abdin alr titer Lone a e E r O eee eee a ba attattot ter tot tatta tet tot te R Airbag system SRS warning lamp visual inspection Safety belts operation and visual inspection of belt for tears and fraying LR Wiper blades Wiper blades blades DN E a N a e LA B L BE O E A A L 5 e n i On eRe A O Ea Oa Gustomer programming a ee HC out oles Diora no pe oee R A TE A AE A E AE E Road test Check performance of drive train steering and brakes and verify tire balance Check function of instruments and controls including horn windshield wipers cruise control and climate sys tem Note any noises or problems for correction Technical data 219 Technical data General particulars 220 ENGING ssiri 223 Engine Oil 223 Engine variants 225 Electrical system 225 Drive belts ceceeee 225 Manual transmission 226 Automatic transmission 226 SUSPENSION 2 0eeeeeeees 226 StEG in 226 Brake SYSt M ccscsceeesees 227 RIMS and tires cceeeee 227 Plates and labels 229 220 Technical data General particulars Gross vehicle Overall length with bumper s
60. 2 Climate control system manual Climate control system Instrument lighting automatic Car care Steering wheel mounted controls Audio System __ 105 IB731 Seat heating controls 118 Ashtrays Cigarette lighter A Exterior Sunroof Convertible Washing the car Waxing and polishing Touching up of paintwork _ Anticorrosion treatment _ Service program Taillights Stop lights Light switches Changing bulbs Towing Towrope attachment eyes _ Towing a trailer Trunk lid lock Lowering the rear seat Trunk Spare wheel Tools Lighting Driving with a roof rack load Mounting of roof rack Maximum loads Tires amp Rims Driving in cold weather Brakes and braking Compact spare wheel Changing a wheel 192 227 154 149 195 196 Hood release handle 168 Engine compartment washing __ 201 Headlight switches _ s 71 High low beam control stalk 71 Turn signal amp lane change indicators 72 Headlamp wipers 180 Changing bulbs 181 Central locking _ __ _ _ o Interior locking buttons Trunk lock Child safety lock catch Car alarm Anti theft alarm 35 Fuel filler door Refuelling Fuel grade Fuel gauge Fuel economy Interior Internal rearview mirror Interior lighting switch 121 Door mirrors Interior lighting changing bulbs _ 185 Vanity mirror Safety belts Safety belt care Airbag Child seats Child safety lock
61. 26 30 27 15 28 10 29 10 30 10 31 20 32 15 33 15 34 10 35 15 36 10 37 38 25 39 Function Manual A C soft top Convertible Cruise Control direction indicators Soft top Convertible telephone Radio Central locking Control module engine management system igni tion cassette High beam flash ACC Engine management system Right parking light number plate lighting Left parking light Reversing light windshield wipers headlight beam length adjustment Fuel pump Electric heating of rear seat SID control module automatic transmission DICE TWICE main instrument panel interior light ing Relay starter Oxygen sensor lambda probe Relay holder Under the instrument panel next to the steering wheel Item A B C1 C2 D1 O NO CIA el IIO nim Function Electric heating of rear seat Reversing light cars with automatic transmission Lock motor trunk lid Rear wiper Rear window washing Ignition switch Windshield wipers intermittent Rear window heating Fuel pump Start relay Main relay injection system Fuses and relays Fuse panel in engine bay No i Ni C1 BY CG PO i ff a a 2 4 O11 GD P O O MAXI 1 MAXI 2 Item C1 C2 Amp 10 15 40 10 15 10 10 10 10 7 5 7 5 10 15 30 50 Amp Function Horn Front fog lights Radiator fan low speed Vacuum pump A C compressor Left low beam Right low beam Left high beam
62. 5 door Convertible Viggen Rim Coup 5 door Convertible Viggen Maximum life Maximum speed 6 5x150r6 5x 16 7 5X17 195 60 R15 205 50 R16 215 45 R17 185 65 R15 M S 195 60 R15 M S 205 50 R16 M S 6x15 6 5x 16 1115 70 R15 1115 70 R16 40x15 4 0x 16 2000 miles 8500 km 50 mph 80 km h 228 Technical data Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and must be used on the following tire wheel combinations Wheel Tire 6x15 185 65 R15 M S not Viggen 195 60 R15 not Viggen or 195 60 R15 M S not Viggen 6 5x 15 195 60 R15 not Viggen 6 5x 16 205 50 R16 or 205 50 R16 M S Max speed is 30 mph 50 km h Consult your authorized Saab dealer of approved snow chains Coup 5 door Convertible Bigger rims than 16 must not be used The offset of the rims must not exceed 49 mm Viggen Bigger rims than 17 must not be used The offset of the rims must not exceed 42 mm Front wheel angles Toe in measured on the wheel rim 1 5 0 5 mm Viggen 1 3 0 3 mm Plates and labels In contacts with your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car s chassis engine and gearbox numbers 1 Modification identity plate in the spare wheel compartment On certain model variants the plate is located on the right hand door pillar 2 VAIN number inside windshield 3 Certification label 4 Gearbox number 5 Engine number 6 Label for tire pressures and color
63. 86 O O a o AUTO IB764 Functions The function you have manually selected will be locked in while other functions remain automatic Temperature maintenance except in positions HI and LO is there fore always automatic The active function is shown in the display A manual selection is cancelled by pressing AUTO or by repeated pressing of the button used to make the manual choice For further functions see Programming II page 87 Display SS SS When the system is set to AUTO the temperature air distribution fan speed and recirculation will be con trolled automatically The air conditioning is activated auto matically if the outside temperature is above 32 F 0 C When AUTO is depressed again all automatically selected settings are shown on the display Instruments and controls 83 Button Display J i j e y S o z One touch When Defroster is manually selected lt a E aa o TTT you will get demisting of all windows the air flow to the rear side windows will be shut off by high fan speed Air will be routed to the defroster noz zles Normal temperature control recirculation and ECON will be switched off but the electric heating of the rear window and outside mir rors will be switched on Current set tings will be shown on the display and AUTO will go out The demister function remains oper ative until another
64. Never adjust the driver s seat except when the car is stationary Side airbags SRS See page 27 Height adjustment driver s seat Lift the lever to raise the seat The lever is spring loaded to return to its neutral posi tion Repeated lifting of the lever will increase the height in steps Press down the lever to lower the seat Repeated downward presses of the lever will lower the seat in steps Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position Check that the seat is locked in the new position if not it may move while the car is being driven If the fore and aft setting of the seat has not been locked it could result in injury to the occupant in the event of an accident Adjusting the backrest 1 Catch backrest Coup and Convertible versions Backrest rake angle To find the most comfortable position turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest Interior equipment trunk 113 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 collision Center armrest Certain models have a foldable center arm rest that is attached to the driver s seat Lumbar support Turn the smaller knob for stepless adjust ment of the lumbar support 114 Interior equipment trunk Head restraint The front seats in the
65. PRESSURE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY WL4 D GER SSEZ R fe V A ATTENTION PENON 44 4a 196 A WARNING RADIATOR FAN MY START ATANYT A WARNING ve the stem A C system fittings before mproper service methods Charge 800 g R134a omp Coolant Never open while engine is hot Escaping coolant under pressure can cause serious injuries Radiator fan Drive belt erat ane a Senne The radiator fan can cut in even Danger Moving belt after engine has been switched off prie Ce systeme A C est conforme a WL1 Manufactured by Saab Automobile AB Trolihattan Sweden 4383980 A C system Refrigerant at high pressure Do not undo or remove any connections in the A C system until the system has been emptied Working the wrong way may resultin injury Work on the A C system must be left to qualified personnel only For working instructions see the Workshop Handbook The A C system complies with SAE J639 Refrigerant 770 g of R134a Compressor oil 150 cc PAG Oil SP 10 or SAAB oil 4759106 SP 10 WARNING Eek aa igre Battery Oe e eeLzA T eae Contains corrosive sulphuric acid 40 l l P NOSPARKS KEEP OUT OF SEE SHIELD EP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Ne EAUS BEACH OR OWNERS SYES MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY P N 4813804 12V 520A 100min SAE 12V 320A 60Ah IEC e F LAM M AB L E GAS E S fo r m ed W h e n car j S ru n n j n g a n d d u ri n g ch arg j n g of batte ry WL36 WADE BY
66. RDM Random playback of CD tracks when CD player selected oad DOLBY B C noise reduction on for cassette player DOLBY B C Quick guide to the Saab 9 3 Audio System Radio see page 94 On To switch the system ON press the volume but ton The last settings used will be activated If the Audio System is switched on when the igni tion key is not in the switch the system will auto matically be switched off after one hour has elapsed since a control button on the radio was last pressed Off To switch the system OFF press the volume but ton or remove the ignition key VOL To adjust the volume rotate the VOL control BAL To adjust the balance between the left and right channels pull out and turn the VOL control BAS Press to release the button and adjust the bass level Lock the setting by pushing the button in TRE Press to release the button and adjust the tre ble Lock the setting by pushing the button in FAD Press to release the button and adjust the bal ance between the front and rear sets of speak ers Lock the setting by pushing the button in SEARCH a m TAND 0 BAND Saab 9 3 Audio System 91 Preset station buttons Press once play the preset station Press and hold briefly store a new station Auto tuning Touch SEEK Press and hold briefly manual tuning Press SEEK o
67. T is the SAFEST place for children NEVER put a child seat in the front Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes Avoid as far as possible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin Irritation If this trouble persists you should consult a doctor If you suffer from asthma the incident may bring on an attack in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards What should do if the AIR BAG warning light comes on If the warning light is on it means that a fault has been detected in the system The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible When an airbag is inflated there is dust in the air Because the dust smoke can in certain cases cause irritation to the skin the fol lowing precautions should be taken e As soon as possible wash any exposed skin using a mild soap and water e If there is irritation of the eyes flush them liberally with clean water for at least 20 minutes Side airbag Side airbags are housed inside the back rests of the front seats and are designed to protect the driver and fro
68. VARTA SWEDEN P N 56078 e Always wear eye and face protection when working on the battery e Smoking open flames and sparks can all cause battery to explode AVOID SPARKS AVOID OPEN FLAMES NO SMOKING e Consult the manual before using jumper cables e KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN f lt SEE MANUAL Battery acid can cause SERIOUS BURNS e PROTECT YOUR EYES e FLAMMABLE GAS e ACID e Keep battery upright e Avoid contact with eyes skin and clothing e Inthe event of an accident flush affected area promptly with water and seek medical help KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 1B1195 CANADA USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for Children e Never put a rear facing child seat in the back Sit as far back as possible from the airbag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS Danger de MORT ou de BLESSURES GRAVES e Le sac gonflable peut tuer les enfants de 12 ans et moins Le SIEGE ARRI RE est l endroit LE PLUS SUR pour les enfants e NE JAMAIS placer l avant un dispositif de protection pore enfants faisant face l arri re e S asseoir aussi loin que possible du sac gonflable TOUJOURS utiliser les CEINTURES DE S CURIT et les DISPOSITIFS DE siaa 7 PROTECTION POUR ENFANT i CANADA DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under
69. WICE control modules are linked to a data bus which is basically an information carrier that allows information to be exchanged between all the control mod ules and components connected to the bus If a fault occurs in any of these components diagnostic faults codes are set in the rele vant control module which enhances fault diagnosis at the Saab dealer The scan tool connector for fault diagnosis is located under the instrument panel on the drivers side Carcare 189 6 30 Cigarette lighter 6A 7 5 Automatic transmission 7 30 Rear window operators rear view mirrors sunroof 8 15 Rear wiper 9 7 5 ACC panel 11 7 5 DICE TWICE 12 20 Stop lights front fog lights Tripi ae 13 15 Diagnostics radio Agg 14 30 Front window motors 15 20 Daytime running lights 16 30 Electrically operated front seat left Fuse holder on the end of the instrument panel 16B 30 __ Control module engine management system 17 15 DICE TWICE instruments memory for electrically operated driver s seat Fuses 18 10 Airbag 19 10 ABS A C rear fog light No Amp _ Fane _ _ 20 20 Electric heating front seats B 10 Stop lights trailer C 30 Cabin fan ACC 1 30 Electrically heated rear window and rear view mir rors 20 Direction indicators 30 Cabin fan A C 4 15 Trunk light switch illumination electrically powered radio antenna 5 30 Electrically operated front seat right wj N Car care 190 No Amp 21 10 22 15 23 20 24 7 5 25 30
70. a 9 3 please note that a 15 wheel should be used on 9 3 Coup and 5 door models and nothing smaller than 16 wheel should be used for Viggen models Fitting a smaller size wheel on a Viggen is not possible due to the size of the brake discs The wheels and tires have been carefully matched to the characteristics of the car and play a key role in its outstanding roadhold ing and handling Tire pressure Check the tire pressures at least once per month Underinflation is the main cause of e Tires wearing out prematurely e Damage to the sidewalls e Damage to the wheels Tires need to be inflated to suit the load car ried and the maximum speed the car will be driven see the recommended tire pres sures on the back cover Note that all values apply to cold tires For tires with an aspect ratio less than 60 increase the tire pressure by 3 psi 20 kPa for rough roads with potholes to minimize the risk of rim damage Never reduce the pressure of a hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Soft tires will cause faster wear than over pressurized tires They also increase fuel consumption Ifa valve is leaking simply unscrew it and fit a new one Important Remember to adjust the tire pressures if you change the load in the car or intend to cruise at a substantially higher or lower speed than normal Changing the wheels round When fitting just one new pair
71. aab is an intelligent engine management system designed to achieve optimum drive ability under differing driving conditions The system makes adjustments automati cally for instance if the car is being driven at altitude oxygen deficient air for differ ent grades of fuel AON 87 93 and for dif ferent load conditions 1 Starting and driving e Refrain from using full throttle before the engine has warmed up before needle is in the mid range on tempera ture gauge to avoid unnecessary wear If the needle of the pressure gauge repeatedly enters the red zone the engine may suddenly lose power owing to the intervention of a monitor ing system which curtails the charging pressure Get in touch with an autho rized Saab dealer at once A safety function prevents the engine from revving faster than 6 200 rpm by temporarily shutting of the fuel injec tors 2 Stopping the engine Do not rev the engine immediately before switching it off stop the engine when it is idling 3 Regulating the charging pressure The system is optimized for fuel with an octane rating of AON 90 For cars with 205 hp engines and the Viggen the system is optimized for AON 93 One of the advantages of the system is that it enables the engine to be run safely on lower grade fuel although not lower than AON 87 However engine perfor mance will fall off slightly and heavy loading should be avoided For best performance you should use the rec
72. aded gasoline that has an octane rating of e AON 90 minimum 87 for 185 hp engines e AON 93 minimum 87 for 205 hp engines and Viggen Octane rating is determined according to the formula MON RON 2 where MON is the Motor Octane Number and RON is the Research Octane Number The average of these two values is the octane rating of the gasoline as it appears on the pump at a retail gas station This value is sometimes referred to as the Anti Knock Index AKI or the Average Octane Number AON To avoid deposit formation on the fuel injec tors which can cause poor driveability use only quality gasolines that contain deter gents and corrosion inhibitors Because gasolines sold at retail gas stations vary in their composition and quality you should switch to a different brand if you begin expe riencing driveability and or hard starting problems shortly after refueling your car In recent years a variety of fuel additives and alcohols or oxygenates have been blended with gasoline These types of gasolines may Starting and driving 139 be found in all parts of the United States and Canada but particularly in geographic areas and cities that have high carbon mon oxide levels Saab approves the use of such reformulated gasolines in its products which help in reducing pollution from all motor vehicles provided that the following blending percentages are met by such fuels e Up to 10 ethanol by volume wit
73. aiming knob until the zero 0 line on the knob aligns with the zero mark on the graduation scale 4 Recheck the vertical aim to make sure it is still correct after the horizontal aim adjustment Readjust as necessary To make sure that your headlights are aimed properly read all instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlight parts or a not correctly aimed headlight 210 Car care Maintenance and owner assistance 211 Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 212 Owner assistance 213 Reporting Safety Defects U S A vccsessssessensseeesneeenes 214 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian govern Ment iseciscnisnivercccwnewocveceenivens 214 Saab Original Service Program M2000 USA Canada 9 3 Models 215 212 Maintenance and owner assistance 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 maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is operated under certain severe conditions Proper mainte nance is always a good practice Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to meet your Saab s service needs They regularly receive up to date Saab ser vice manuals and parts
74. all Keys and remotes must be present when programming additional ones Battery for remote control The battery for the remote control will normally have a life of 4 5 years When the battery needs changing REPLACE KEY BATTERY will appear on the SID After fitting a new battery press the unlock but ton on the remote control at least four times in succession so that the car alarm can recognize the signals from the transmitter If the remote control has been exposed to very low temperatures it may not function properly If this happens warm it in your hands for a few minutes If the remote control is not working it may be because the code signal has not been synchro nized with that in the control module for the car alarm To rectify this press the unlock button on the remote control at least four times in quick succession When it is recognized the door locks will cycle Car battery voltage If the car battery voltage is lost while the alarm is activated for instance if the battery has died the car alarm will be deactivated Once battery voltage is present again the alarm will revert to its status at the time the voltage went down If the battery is disconnected e g in an attempt to break into the car the alarm will be triggered Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different coun tries Some of the car alarm functions can be reprogrammed con sult your Saab dealer for further details See
75. an accommodate six CDs proceed as follows 1 Slide the cover back 2 The CD magazine will automatically eject after it has retrieved all discs 3 Press the catch on the magazine to one side 4 Withdraw one CD tray at a time and swap or load the CD label side up Slide the tray back into the magazine Note the position of the magazine for load ing see picture Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide the cover closed again Saab 9 3 Audio System 101 CD changer in trunk If the magazine in the CD changer is empty To select the CD changer the following will appear on the display e If the Audio System is in the RADIO mode touch the CD RDM button twice e If the CD player is active touch the CD RDM button once If the CDs in the magazine have not been changed the system will restart playback from where it left off If there is no magazine in the CD changer the following will appear on the display 102 Saab 9 3 Audio System If the CD changer is activated immediately after a magazine has been loaded the fol lowing will appear on the display The CD number will change as each CD is played After a magazine has been loaded play back will start with the first track on the first CD when the CD changer is selected and the following will appear on the display Selecting CDs 1 When the CD changer is operating the radio preset buttons work for the six CDs i
76. and technical ser vice bulletins from Saab and are able through their franchise agreement to attend Saab service schools obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and pur chase original equipment service and replacement parts Today s complex automobiles should only be entrusted to the most knowledgeable service professionals A Saab dealer is your best choice Service intervals The maintenance schedule is comprised of a First Service at 1 000 miles 1 600 km followed by services at every 10 000 miles 16 000 km thereafter 20 000 30 000 miles 32 000 48 000 km etc The First Service will be done by your Saab dealer at no charge and should be done as close as possible to the sched uled mileage 1 000 miles 1 600 km The engine oil and filter must be changed at this service Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point Use only a Saab approved long life oil filter and engine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service classifications stated in the Techni cal data section of this Owner s Manual The use of extra additives in the oil is not necessary and is not recommended and may be harmful to turbochargers More frequent oil changes are recom mended if your vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions e Most trips are less than 5 10 miles 8 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatur
77. arp tug on the belt should cause the inertia reel to lock Check the floor anchor age points for corrosion damage If a belt is worn or has any fraying edges it should be replaced Safety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes oil or chemi cals If the belts get dirty wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced 200 Car care Upholstery and trim To remove fluff or hairs from the seat uphol stery or headlining use a moist lint free cloth or a special lint remover brush or roller Remove any dirty marks using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water When using a stain remover always work from the outside towards the center to avoid leaving a ring If a soiled ring or spot should remain it can usually be removed using lukewarm soapy water or water alone Wet patches left by spilled soft drinks or thin oil must be wiped off immediately using an absorbent material such as paper toweling and treated with stain remover Isopropyl alcohol is recommended for removing grease or oil stains anda semi stiff brush may also be used Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appear ance and to provide it with a protective film Discoloration caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades although this is not detrimental to the leather indeed the patina resulting from use is ofte
78. be detrimental to your health The electromagnetic field can cause interference with other electrical systems in the car such as the Audio System Always consult an authorized Saab dealer for installation guidance If you feel that any of the warnings or fault indications are unclear have the equip ment checked by an authorized Saab dealer Fault codes Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault If you are at all unsure contact an authorized Saab dealer Saab therefore recommends that a car phone radio transmitter should always be connected to an external antenna An external antenna also provides improved transmission reception and a greater range Mobile phones and communications radios that are not supplied as standard equipment by Saab can interfere with the car s electri cal system and cause misleading fault codes to be generated The Audio System has a built in diagnostics function If a fault is detected a fault code is generated to help dealer technicians to diagnose the fault Below is an example of a fault code that you might be able to rectify yourself CD CDC CD is dirty loaded ERROR wrong side up or defec 12 17 19 tive TAPE ERR 01 Tape broken or mechanical fault in deck TAPE ERR Tape snarled up or 02 03 mechanical fault in deck TAPE ERR 11 Cassette jammed can not be loaded ejected J N WARNING The CD player CD changer is classified as Class 1 las
79. car s toolkit We advise against using wheels with open wheel covers in winter as the brake compo nents are then more exposed both to slush and to road salt and grit Tire chains see page 155 When refitting wheel covers where applicable make sure that the valve protrudes through the hole in the wheel cover Removing the wheel cover Tightening sequence wheel bolts Flat spotting All tires get hot especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down a flat spot can form inthe tire where it is in contact with the ground The same can occur if the car has not been moved for a long time Flat spots can cause vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel similar to that experienced when the wheels need bal ancing Flat spots of this type disappear once the tires get hot again usually after 10 15 miles 20 25 km of driving at cruis ing speed Carcare 199 Safety belts Safety belts and belt pretensioners that were in use in a serious collision must be replaced even if they are not visibly damaged No attempt must be made to repair or modify the function of safety belts A check should be made periodically to ensure that the safety belts are working properly e Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply The seat belt should lock and it should not be possible to withdraw it further A sh
80. car away After folding it down you should check that the tonneau cover latches have engaged properly Otherwise it may come loose while you are driving and cause injury Do not operate the soft top with passen gers in the rear seat or bystanders right next to the car There is arisk of head inju ries while the soft top is in motion Remove child car seats and children before operating the soft top Don t operate the soft top in temperatures below 23 F 5 C Note that certain automatic carwashes can do damage to fabric soft tops This applies to carwashes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the body We advise against washing a Saab 9 3 Con vertible in automatic carwashes Note that certain automatic car washes can cause water to leak in places that nor mally would not leak Do not direct high pressure streams of water at the seals for the convertible top Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top Under no circumstances should anything be put into the storage space for the soft top under the tonneau cover since this could cause obstruction when the soft top is being folded away See that no luggage is resting against the soft top stowage space since this could interfere with the rasing and folding of the soft top When the soft top is being operated low ering or raising should be completed Do not leave the soft top partially raised or lowered after 20 seconds it will quickly
81. catch Power steering Steering wheel adjustment Airbag Glove compartment Seat adjustment Safety belts Seat heating Rear seat Folding down the rear seat Child seats Upholstery cleaning Gear changing 141 Manual transmission 141 Automatic transmission __ 141 Center console Electric windows Sunroof Convertible Ignition switch Starting the engine Engine break in period Parking Driving in hot cold weather 6 Engine bay turbo Engine description Brake system Engine oil level control Brake fluid and topping up Brake pads Warning labels V I N number Engine number Gearbox number Color coding Ignition system Drive belt Alternator Spark plugs Catalytic converter Simple fault tracing A C ACC Turbo compressor 60 Pressure gauge 60 Important considerations for driving 136 Technical data engine ___ 228 Manual transmission Automatic transmission Transmission oil Gearbox technical data Engine oil changing ABS brakes Oil grade viscosity Steering servo Fluid checking and topping up Fuse panels Changing a fuse Table of fuses Relays Coolant checking and topping up Coolant changing Temperature gauge Driving in hot weather Driving in cold weather __ Washer fluid Topping up with fluid Washer jets Wiper washer control stalk _ 74 Battery Battery charge Jump starting Warning labels NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT A WARNING A WARN ING ESCAPING COOLANT UNDER
82. ch phones are suitable for the installation Provision for hands free phone Con vertible only if Saab 9 3 Audio System is fitted Car phone connects to car s circuitry Coaxial cable for external antenna is pre run Microphone for hands free phone use incorporated in overhead panel at front not Convertible Audio System mute functions when phone activated Phone conversation amplified through Audio System speakers Saab 9 3 Audio System 109 TELEPHONE appears on the SID when phone is in use e Volume level for ongoing conversation can be adjusted by volume controls on steering wheel or on audio system mod ule See also Volume preset mode page 104 e Ifthe sound is a bit fuzzy adjust by means of the volume control on the phone set e Phone battery is charging when ignition is ON and phone in its cradle Please refer to the instructions supplied with the phone for details of how to make and receive calls OnStar System US Only Option Your car may be equipped with OnStar a vehicle telematics system for communica tion and navigation Please consult the sep arate owner s manual for OnStar provided in your document organizer 110 Saab 9 3 Audio System Mobile phones and communications radios Mobile phones and communications radios that do not have a separate external antenna radiate an electromagnetic field inside the car J N WARNING The electromagnetic field inside the car can
83. checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer The following gears will be engaged in the respective selector positions when the auto matic transmission is in the Limp home mode Position R D 3 2 1 Gear Reverse 4th 4th 3rd 3rd If the control module has actuated the Limp home function for the automatic transmission the car will remain in 4th gear when D is selected making it very sluggish To overcome this move the selector lever to position 2 Overheated transmission oil If the transmission oil becomes overheated while driving the following message appears on the SID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING In this event stop the car in a suitable place switch off the engine open the hood and wait until the message goes out When driving subsequent to the transmission oil overheating select a locked gear position in which the engine speed is about 3 000 rpm The transmission oil can become very hot when the car is driven with a heavy load for example driving with a trailer on hilly roads when the wrong gear has been selected resulting in many extra gear changes Select one of the positions 1 2 or 3 A high outside temperature or a defective oil cooler can also cause the oil temperature to increase Contact an authorized Saab work shop see also page 156 ang in hilly country with a heavy oa Overheating of the automatic transmission fluid can occur when the car is towing a heavy load such as a trailer i
84. cient to prevent wheelspin making further progress impossible In addition the parking brake may not always be able to hold the car and trailer securely with the result that the wheels can start to slide downhill Saab 9 3 Viggen cannot be equipped with a trailer hitch because of the design of the body and chassis The specified trailer weights and gradients assume you are operating in hilly terrain and therefore apply only to short trips Starting and driving 157 Recommendations for cars with auto matic transmission The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather i e approximately 86 F 30 C Maximum dura trailer tion minutes weight Ibs kg The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather i e approximately 104 F 40 C Maximum dura of hill trailer tion minutes weight Ibs kg 10 15 1110 500 When negotiating long hills bear the follow ing important considerations in mind Do not drive continuously with the WINTER mode selected in hilly country when you are towing a trailer as this will increase fuel con sumption and risk overheating the transmis sion 158 Starting and driving Trailer hitch load The weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination With sin gle axle trailers whenever possible c
85. ck the soft top with the locking handle see page 45 TOP LATCHES windshield e Release the soft top with the locking handle see page 43 e Somebody is trying to lower the soft top while it is still locked to the windshield beam FINISH SOFT e Raising or lowering was stopped before the e Finish the soft top motion completely TOP MOTION cycle completed CHECK SOFT The soft top cover is not being locked e Make sure that the valve for manual raising of the soft top is TOP COVER e The soft top cover doesn t open closed see page 46 e Try to slide the ROOF button backwards once more SOFT TOP FAIL Serious fault in soft top mechanism e Try to slide the ROOF button once more URE e BE VERY CAREFUL AND MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING IS OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATION OF THE SOFT TOP Remove anything that can obstruct the operation of the soft top e Operate the soft top manually see page 46 CHECK SOFT Something is in the way and is obstructing the e Try to slide the ROOF button once more TOP operation of the soft top by the electro hydrau BE VERY CAREFUL AND MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING IS lics OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATION OF THE SOFT TOP e The soft top cover has not locked at the front on Remove anything that can obstruct the operation of the soft top both sides e The 5th bow rear window has not locked to the soft top cover on both sides The following fuses should be checked if the soft top cannot be operated and no fault m
86. codes trim and body 7 Chassis number 8 Chassis number stamped on body 9 Vehicle Emission Control Information 10 Spark ignition system information Canada only DATE G V W R G A W R FRONT G A W R REAI 10 97 2030 KG 1135 KG 1050 KG THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE ERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMP THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFE THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN AB YS3EF45E8W3070040 VIN YS3EF45E8W3070040 PASS CAR MFD BY SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB tid EI CT VI 5 R 4 1 OVE R ANI Ol D N 21 US CANADA Technical data 229 nse ce po UE catatyst 230 O SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB e Vos rye ys ORIA kg 1 kg 2 AL BF B B F F 1 Region 2 Country 3 Manufacturer __ 4 Product line _ _ 5 Model series __ C ZN regi Technical data position 1 2 re VIN YS kg kg IB541 3 3 4 5 D F identification codes for certain chassis details Y Northern Europe S Sweden 3 Saab Automobile AB D 9 3 D 9 3 S with driver s and passenger s airbag F 9 3 SE with driver s and passenger s airbag P 9 3 Viggen with driver s and passenger s airbag 6 Body version __ 7 Gearbox 8 Engine variant _ 9 Check digit 10 Model year 11 Factory 12 Serial number __ 3 Coup 3 door 5 5 door 7 Convertible 5 Manual 5 speed 8 Automatic 4 speed G 2 3
87. consumption since function last reset SPD Average speed since function last reset Outside temperature warning of slippery conditions Regardless of what function you have selected SID automatically switches to the outside temperature function when this temperature is between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C and also when temperature has been selected and it has been outside the range from 21 to 43 F 6 C to 6 C and again enters the range between 26 and 38 F 3 C and 3 C Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38 F 3 C especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun Resetting values Resetting is accomplished by depressing the CLEAR button for at least 4 seconds The following values will be reset e Distance To Empty DTE e Average fuel consumption e Average speed CHECK messages When the engine is started CHECKING will appear on the display for about four sec onds while the SID checks are being per formed When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being driven a chime will sound INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel and the message will appear on the SID The number of mes sages that can be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of the car If more than one CHECK message has been generated the symbol will appear to the left of the text on the display The mes Sages appear in order
88. cted as they are a Canadian Federal legal require ment SS The parking lights can be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch Do not use parking lights when driv ing Note The lighting switch must be in parking or headlight position to operate the rear fog light see page 73 Parking lights Light switches Es Headlights The headlights come on when the ignition switch is in the OFF ON or START posi tions Note that they go off again when the ignition switch is turned to LOCK bw a re 1 Headlight flasher 2 High low beam High low beam To switch from high to low beam move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 2 Headlight flasher To flash your headlights move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 1 The high beam will remain on until you release the switch 72 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the driver s door has been closed To activate this function switch off the igni tion remove the key open the driver s door and pull the high low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam see page 71 The low beam headlights will now come on immediately after the driver s door has been closed and will remain on for about 30 seconds Turn signal amp lane change indicators 1 Right
89. cture of the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis chest and shoulders as applicable wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible consistent with comfort to provide the protection for which they have been designed A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer Care should be taken to avoid contamina tion of the webbing with polishes oils and chemicals and particularly battery acid Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed contaminated or damaged It is essential to replace the entire assem bly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Belts should not be worn with straps twisted Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occu pant s lap Safety 17 No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from oper ating to remove slack or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack 18 Safety Child safety S e Children must always be suitably restrained in the car e NEVER put a child seat in the front e Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag e The
90. curb weight and Maximum towing speed trailer with rear seat right down 475 Ibs 215 kg brakes SS BA Mph 100 km h The above max weights and speed limit are those which Saab Automobile AB permits Note that the national rules may set lim A N WARNING its to permitted weights and speed see also page 156 e The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded Note that if some accessories e g towbar CD changer are fitted the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these items e When goods are being transported their security is important especially if the car is being used with the rear seat down Max permitted roof load 220 Ibs 100 kg Engine Type Cylinder bores Stroke 2 0 Turbo Viggen Swept volume 2 0 Turbo Viggen Idling speed Antifreeze Coolant volume cooling system 4 cyl 2 overhead camshafts 16 valves and 2 bal ancer shafts 3 54 90 mm 3 071 78 mm 3 543 90 mm 121 Cu in 1 985 dm 140 cu in 2 290 dm 900 rpm Saab approved antifreeze 8 7 ats 8 51 Technical data 223 Engine oil Oil grade We recommend the use of oils that are available from your Saab dealer for the regular oil changes These oils fulfill the most stringent requirements set by API and ACEA classifications Oil for gasoline engines is classified by the API standards American Petroleum Institute into the grade classes SH since 1993 and SJ since 1996 The SJ cla
91. d Booklet If you have carried out the service yourself you can clear the message by pressing CLR once Reset by pressing CLR for at least eight sec onds until SERVICE appears on the display and a chime sounds Night panel To improve night driving conditions inside the car the Night Panel mode can be selected In this mode the amount of infor mation displayed is reduced and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated When the Night Panel button is pressed only the speedometer will be illuminated up to the 87 mph or 140 km h graduation all the other instruments illumination will be extinguished and their needles moved to zero Both the SID andthe ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed Note All indicator and warning lights together with the display of CHECK mes sages will operate as normal The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night Panel mode e Setting of the Audio System SID or ACC display comes on for ten seconds e CHECK message generated in the SID e High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the engine speed has fallen again If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons 15 liters the fuel gauge will be illuminated If the engine temperature rises above nor mal the temperature gauge will be illumi nated If the speed of the car excee
92. d into the engine where it is burned Refueling see page 138 Carcare 171 172 Car care Engine oil Checking the fluid level Regularly check the oil level in the engine Do this with the car standing on level ground with the engine warm 2 5 minutes after it has been turned off Take the dipstick out and wipe it off with a clean rag before carry ing out the check The level must not be below the MIN mark on the dipstick but nor should it be above the MAX mark Excess engine oil could result in abnormal oil consumption The distance between MIN and MAX corre sponds to a volume of about one quart When necessary add oil of the recom mended grade via the dipstick pipe Make sure that the cap of the dipstick is screwed on properly after the check Oil changing The engine oil must be changed in accor dance with the service program see page 215 Oil volume and grade see page 223 Oil changing should be carried out ona warm engine Oil filler cap and dipstick 1 Unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of the sump and leave the oil to drain into an oil tray or other suitable receptacle for at least ten minutes Take care as the oil may be hot 2 After the oil has been drained unscrew and remove the oil filter 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand 4 Refit the drain plug with a new washer 5 Add new oil Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level Drain plug Change of engine o
93. d possible short circuiting Headlight 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the light units 2 Unplug the connector 3 Unhook the spring clip by pushing it forward and then to the side 4 Remove the bulb 5 Insert the new bulb without touching the glass with your fingers Line it up so that the three lugs fit into the corresponding slots in the reflector and secure it with the spring clip Do not fit bulbs with a rating above 60 55W since the headlight reflector and the wiring of the car are not designed for a higher wattage Do not touch the glass of the bulbs with your fingers The oil on your skin can shorten the life of the bulb Carcare 181 1 Headlight bulb 2 Parking light bulb IMPORTANT When changing bulbs use the same type of bulb e g Long life Headlight aiming see page 208 Parking lights The parking light bulb is fitted in the same light unit as the headlight bulb 1 Remove the bulb holder from the lamp unit 2 Then take the bulb out of the holder 182 Car care 1 Retaining screw 2 Turn signal bulb Front turn signal bulb To change the bulb the complete lamp unit has to be removed 1 Loosen the screw 1 There is no need to remove it completely 2 Carefully remove the complete lamp unit 3 Grasp the two plastic tabs and turn the bulb holder counterclock wise 4 Pull the bulb holder out of the lamp unit and change the bulb 5 Check that the new bulb is firmly in place and has good contact
94. dicators brake pads Wear indicators tires Wheels Wheels and tires sizes Window glass sensor car alarm Windshield washers Windshield wipers Winter driving Wiper blades Wipers 124 24 179 180 201 202 140 195 192 22 36 74 74 154 179 74
95. door in question When the child safety lock is in the locked position the door cannot be opened from the inside but can be opened from the out side security 33 Trunk switch Trunk lock The trunk does not unlock when the other doors are unlocked The trunk button on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked or moving at a speed greater than 2 7 mph 4 km h To unlock The trunk is unlocked using e The button on the remote control e The trunk switch on the inside of the driver s door if the car is unlocked and at a standstill e The key in the trunk lock The trunk is opened using the opening handle above the number plate Unlocking the trunk with the remote control is confirmed by the direction indicators blinking three times 34 security Certain central lock system func tions can be reprogrammed by an authorized Saab dealer See page 231 Unlocking the trunk lid with the key If the car has an alarm and it is armed the car is locked the alarm will sound if the trunk is unlocked with a key However if the trunk is opened using the remote control the alarm will not be triggered To lock The trunk is locked in the following ways e When locking all the car s doors with the button on the remote control e With the switch on the center con sole except on Convertible models e With the key in the driver s door Car alarm Leaving children or pets unattended ina
96. ds 84 mph 135 km h the entire soeedometer will be illuminated e In cars with automatic transmission if the selector lever is moved from D to position 3 2 or 1 the selector indication on the main instrument panel will be illuminated To restore the displays and lighting to the normal mode press the Night Panel button Instruments and controls 69 Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units km h mph mph mph litres US gallons 24 hours 12 hours CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options English Swedish German French Italian and Spanish 70 Instruments and controls Selecting units and language 1 Press the CLR and SET buttons at the same time for 4 seconds until an audible signal sounds 2 Press o or to select the required units 3 Touch SET 4 Press o or to select the required language 5 Touch SET Clock Set the clock by means of the two small but tons under the digital clock on the left of the display Programming features see page 231 Instruments and controls 71 Switches COA Daytime running lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni tion switch is in the ON position Note to owners in the U S If you do not want Daytime Running Lights this feature can be disconnected switch off the engine and remove fuse No 15 see page 189 Note to owners in Canada Daytime Run ning Lights must not be disconne
97. e nozzle while filling is in progress Cease refuelling the first time the pump stops Do not overfill Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is needed Fuel tank capacity 17 0 US gal 64 liters Screw on the filler cap and keep turning until it has clicked at least three times Manually opening the fuel filler door see page 131 Convertible page 52 The most effective way to prevent conden sation forming in the tank and thus avoid possible running problems is to keep the tank well filled Before the onset of freezing temperatures in winter it may be advisable to add gasoline anti freeze to the fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system e Never use fuel for any purpose other than as engine fuel e Gasoline is highly flammable and can cause severe burns Never use an exposed flame in the vicinity of gaso line Never smoke when filling the vehicle up with gasoline e Fill to maximum filling capacity e Stop filling after the first time that the nozzle trips to shut off the flow of fuel e Filling capacity can differ between different fuel stations and outside temperature Fuel tank volume when nozzle trips to shut off may vary by 0 5 gal 2 liters e Do not fill fuel all the way up the filler pipe The gasoline must be allowed room for expansion especially during hot weather Recommended fuel The engine in your Saab 9 3 is designed to operate on unle
98. e bay 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Brake fluid reservoir 3 Power steering fluid reservoir 4 Fuse box 5 Coolant reservoir 6 MAXI fuses 7 Washer fluid reservoir 8 Battery 9 Ignition discharge module 10 Drive belt 11 Air filter 170 Carcare 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 These engine families meet applicable EPA Federal Standards California State Stan dards and Canadian Federal Standards and are equipped with the following systems e Sequential multiport fuel injection system e Three way catalytic converter e Crankcase emissions control system e Evaporative emission system Emission control systems The systems for controlling emissions to the atmosphere require regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the service program In addition to meeting the exhaust emission regulations and thereby helping to keep the environmentclean a correctly tuned engine will also give maximum fuel economy Saab Trionic engine management system The Saab Trionic engine management system is a unique Saab development that combines sequential multiport fuel injection electronic distributorless ignition and turbo charger boost pressure control into one sys tem The Trionic engine control m
99. e been switched off for at least 10 minutes See Cancelling programming of ACC If you think that the ACC system is not functioning satisfactorily you should 1 Check that the cigarette lighter plug is in its socket since if the socket is empty heated air can flow out and affect the cabin sensor 2 Recalibrate See the section headed Calibration If the battery has been disconnected or has died the ACC system should be reca librated See Calibration Programmed settings are not deleted if the battery has been disconnected Extinguishing the lighting in ACC See section Night Panel page 63 ACC 9 3 Convertible When the soft top is folded down the ACC system goes over to manual temperature setting Between HI and LO there are eleven 0 10 fixed temperature steps The system adjusts itself as follows AUTO is turned off Heating air distribution and fan speed are not affected Recirculation and electric rear window are turned off A C assumes the same setting ON OFF as it had when the soft top was last folded down All manual selections are possible with the exception of electric rear window Saab recommends leaving the ACC setting on ECON when the soft top is folded down to improve fuel economy and unnecessary running of the A C compressor When the soft top is raised the system reverts to the AUTO mode and the previous set temperature en Pers aa Econ Porr gt Cc a Wat ry
100. e galvanized These include the hood the doors and the under body The anti corrosion treatment on the under side of the car and inside the wheel arches is particularly exposed to constant wear and possible damage the degree of which will obviously depend on driving conditions 204 Car care Drainage holes in doors What causes rust Steel body panels of automobiles are sub ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish Body panels may rust through if the process is unchecked Rusting can occur wherever water is trapped or where the car s panels are continuously damp Damage to paint and undercoating by stones gravel and minor accidents immedi ately exposes metal to air and moisture Road salts used for de icing will collect on the bottom of the car and promote rusting Areas of the country with high humidity have a greater potential for rust problems espe cially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air Industrial pollution fallout may also damage paint and promote rust Ing Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Performa tion Limited Warranty described in the war ranty booklet 1 Wash the car frequently and wax at least twice a year Under adverse con ditions where there is a rapid buildup of dirt sand or road salt wash your car at least once a we
101. e to settle and run smoothly If after this time the engine still fails to run prop erly turn off the engine and get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer for advice Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could therefore start a fire Never drive off if the engine is misfiring If you jump start the car when the engine is already up to normal temperature the engine must start to run on all cylinders 138 Stop jump starting if the engine fails to start immediately Starting and driving NOTE If the car runs out of fuel it is possible for air to get into the fuel system If this happens the catalytic converter may overheat and be damaged Failure to follow these directions could result in the catalytic converter and asso ciated components being damaged and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions Refueling Ensure that you are using the correct grade of fuel unleaded AON 87 93 For optimum performance we recommend e AON 90 for 2 0 Turbo 185 hp e AON 93 for 2 0 Turbo 205 hp and 2 3 Turbo Viggen If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used the following restrictions apply Methanol max 5 by volume Ethanol max 10 by volume MTBE max 15 by volume The fuel filler cap is located in the right rear quarter panel Switch off engine Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe Do not withdraw th
102. e wiper makes a single sweep after about 15 seconds to wipe away any remaining washer fluid Moving the control stalk to the spring loaded position between OFF and ON will produce a single sweep of the wip ers Intermittent wiping of the rear window is done when reverse gear is selected if the wipers are in position 1 2 or 3 see page 74 Instruments and controls 75 A D Rear window wiper 1 Intermittent wiping 2 Washing 76 Instruments and controls Manual climate control system The air is drawn in through an intake at the bottom edge of the windshield It passes through an efficient filter before being routed through the climate control system and into the cabin The cabin discharge vent is located on the right behind the rear bumper The air discharge vents should be kept free of snow and ice in the winter EKD Fan The rate of air flow inside the car is con trolled by means of the fan switch Temperature control The temperature of the incoming air can be steplessly varied using the temperature control Control panel manual system 1 Temperature 2 Fan speed 3 Air distribution 4 Air conditioning A C 5 Rear window heating 6 Recirculation Air distribution The air distribution control is used to direct the flow of air to the defroster dash and floor vents The control permits settings intermediately between the three main settings so that the available air can be apportioned between the
103. ecycling 205 Refuelling 138 Relay table 190 Remote control 30 Remote control battery changing ___ 32 Reporting safety defects 214 Rev counter 59 Reversing lights 73 Rotating the tires 193 Running in 140 Index S SAHR head restraint SID Side instrument display SRS airbag Safety belts Safety belts care of Seat belt pretensioners Seats Securing a load Service costs Service information Service intervals Service record retention Side airbag Side airbags Ski hatch Snow tires Soft top storage Convertible Spare wheel Speedometer Starting the engine Steering pump oil grade Steering wheel adjustment Sunroof T Tachometer Tailgate opening Technical data 59 220 236 Index Temperature gauge Textile carpeting cleaning Through load hatch Tie down eyes Tipping the rear seat Tire pressures Tires and wheels sizes Tools Touching up paintwork Towing a caravan or trailer Towing the car Trailer hitch load Transmission automatic Transporting the car Traveling abroad Trionic Trip computer SID Trip meter Trunk Trunk lid lock Convertible Trunk Convertible Turbo gauge Turn signal U Upholstery and trim Upholstery and trim care of Useful tips on starting Useful tips ACC 60 200 128 129 125 192 200 200 136 88 V Vanity mirror W Warning labels Warning light AIR BAG SRS Washer fluid Washer jets Washers Washing Waxing and polishing Wear in
104. ed The gear selector must be in the N position Switch hazard lights on Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles in tow Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked vio lently Starting and driving NOTE The car must be towed front first If the car is to be towed with the front wheels off the ground make sure the parking brake is off as this acts on the rear wheels 1 Selector lever in position N 2 Raise the oil level in the gearbox above normal by 2 extra quarts Use oil of type Texaco Texamatic Dexron Ill 3 The local regulations on towing speeds must be followed The highest permissible towing speed is 30 mph 50 km h unless the legal limit is lower The longest permissible towing distance is 25 30 miles 40 50 km Ifthe car has to be transported farther than that summon a tow truck A flat bed tow truck is the preferred method to tow 4 When the car is being returned to ser vice check the gearbox oil and reduce it to the prescribed amount if necessary The engine cannot be started by towing or pushing the car In emergency the engine can be started as described in the section Jump starting Jump starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab Follow the steps below to do it safely WARNING Batteries can cause inj
105. egally permitted gener ally make driving safer on snow and ice Acquaint yourself with the legal provi sions governing the use of different types of winter tires and snow chains Studded tires are not allowed in some countries If winter tires are installed the same type must be installed on all wheels Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the best tires for your car Remember that tires age It may therefore be necessary to change them before they reach the legal wear limit as they gradually lose their friction properties The best response if the car gets into a front wheel skid is to freewheel manual gearbox only i e disengage the clutch so that the wheels are neither driven nor braked by the engine and carefully steer the wheels in the direction you want to go Ifthe car has an automatic transmission you should lift off the accelerator somewhat and carefully steer the wheels in the direction you want to go In a rear wheel skid steer into the skid i e in the same direction as that in which the back is sliding Starting and driving 155 Tire chains If you want to fit tire chains where legally permitted they should only be installed to the tires recommended under Technical data see page 227 Consult your Saab dealer for details about approved tire chains e Do not exceed 30 mph 50 km h when tire chains are fitted e Tire chains can reduce the directional stability of the car
106. ek After extreme expo sure to salted snow or slush evidenced by a white film on the car wash the car immediately Frequent washing will pre vent paint damage from acid rain and other airborne contaminants such as tree sap and bird droppings If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immedi ately e Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrations of dirt include the underbody e Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general purpose dish washing detergent and water Rinse car thoroughly with clean water After washing check and clear all drains in doors and body panels e Wipe the car dry preferably using a chamois 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 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage and arrange for needed repairs promptly After washing or after heavy rain check for leaks When wash ing the car inspect body surfaces for paint damage While checking for leaks lift the floor mats and check underneath them Water can collect in these areas and remain for prolonged periods Dry any wet areas including the floor mats Have leaks repaired as soon as possi ble Use touch up paint to repair small scratches or minor finish damage Areas where me
107. enefit of the alterna tor charge Avoid placing sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf the heater elements may suffer damage if such objects touch the rear win dow Do not switch the heating on until you have started the engine Recommended settings in severe cold On starting with a cold engine set the fan switch to position 2 and select defrost to heat the cabin and defrost the windshield as quickly as possible When the engine is warm enough for the reading of the temperature gauge to start rising fan setting 3 may be chosen Once the windshield is clear the air distribution control should be shifted two steps to the left The warm up time of the engine depends on the kind of driving Town driving in high gear with alow RPM gives alonger warm up time than highway driving with a higher RPM Do not use position 4 on the fan switch as this is mainly intended to provide rapid cool ing in hot weather Instruments and controls 79 80 Instruments and controls Automatic climate control ACC The air is drawn in through an intake at the bottom edge of the windshield It passes through an efficient filter before being routed through the climate control system and into the cabin The cabin discharge vent is located on the right behind the rear bumper The air discharge vents should be kept free of snow and ice in the winter ACC Automatic Climate Control automati cally maintains the desired cabin tempera ture regard
108. ent panel see page 144 Starting and driving 147 The Winter mode facilitates starting off and driv ing on icy roads Third gear is selected automati cally for starting off to reduce wheelspin Winter mode can be selected when the engine is running by pressing the W button on the selec tor lever Surround It cannot be selected when the selector lever is in position 2 or 1 Note It is still possible to use kick down in the Winter mode in which case a change down to 2nd or 1st will take place The Winter mode will be deselected if The W button is pressed The engine is switched off The selector lever is moved to position 2 or 1 Kick down is activated The automatic transmission fluid overheats Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 144 148 Starting and driving Cruise Control e Do not use the Cruise control system on wet or icy roads in dense traffic or on winding roads e Topreventthe system being activated inadvertently set the control to OFF when you do not want to use the system The system is operated by means of the controls on the stalk switch e OFF system is disconnected the system is always in the OFF position when the engine is started e ON system switched on e SET to set the desired speed e CANCEL cancel operation of system e g to reduce speed temporarily e RES resume preset speed When the system
109. enter padding e If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you are driving have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash 24 Safety Front passenger seat Never secure a rear facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag Inflation of the airbag in the event of an accident could seriously injure or kill a child The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light AIR BAG The pas senger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked SRS AIR BAG Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collision even if the passenger seat is unoc cupied e Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag e The back seat is the safest place for children Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front seat passenger Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a collision Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as in addition to being a hazard to passengers this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of an accident The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash Keep feet on the floor nev
110. er equipment e Service and repair work must only be carried out by authorized technicians e If the casing is damaged hazardous laser radiation can occur Adjusting the frequency steps North America Europe If the car is taken from Europe to North America the radio s frequency steps will need to be adjusted e With the radio off press and hold SEEK mid segment and switch the radio on at the same time The station presets will be cancelled and replaced by preset frequencies IB941 Interior equipment trunk 111 Interior equipment trunk Steering wheel adjust ment copssceskbsnctececieccenccetsd Electrical windows Sunroof option Interior lighting 00 Cup holdetr 008 Ashtrays accessory Glove compartment Rear view mirrors Trunk Coupe and 5 door Tools and spare wheel Manually opening the fuel filler GOOK ssssccsacensecersvewncs 118 119 120 121 122 123 123 124 125 130 131 112 Interior equipment trunk Seats The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position e Height driver s seat e Legroom e Backrest rake angle e Lumbar support e Head restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver s seat be performed in the following order 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle Lastly adjust the steering wheel see page 118
111. er put feet up on the dash on the seat or out of the window e Do not carry anything in your lap AIR BAG warning light e If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly e The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash e To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance free Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners e Under no circumstances should any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag s electri cal circuitry Before starting any welding work on the car always disconnect the nega tive battery lead and cover the con ductor Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled condi tions before the car is scrapped or any of the system s components are removed Airbags or belt pretension ers that have been deployed as a result of an accident must be replaced by new ones Airbag system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle All work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt preten sioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel
112. er the top with the top storage bag suspended from the hooks or with a load pressing against the top stor age bag the SID will display the message CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE see page 48 e Note that some automatic car washes can damage a textile soft top This applies to washes that have mechani cal feelers in contact with the body work We advise against washing a Saab 9 3 Convertible in automatic car washes Park in the shade if possible Long Trunk Pass Through in the rear seatback for long narrow loads A trunk pass through is provided in the rear Pass through for long loads SEADACK SUPRON POMA Ong NANTON standing in strong sunlight can affect objects can be carried Before using this the color and material of the soft top trunk pass through the rear seatback must be lowered Never use strong bleaches or abra Suspend the top storage bag by means of sive cleaning agents since they can the hooks as previously described on page damage the textile soft top 50 Wash bird droppings off at once since they can have a corrosive effect on the textile soft top and paint During prolonged parking especially winter storage the soft top should be up to give optimum airing of the fabric Do not wash the fabric soft top with a high pressure jet Strong detergents and solvents can damage the flame retardant treatment of the soft top 52 Convertible Use mild soap lukewarm water and a sponge for washing Rinse
113. erature grade for a tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail ure Carcare 195 Date code 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 now have a date code marking for the year of manufacture The first two digits denote the week number and the last digit the year The lt symbol points to the year Accordingly a date code of 157 signifies that the tire was manufactured in week 15 1997 Wear indicators Wear indicators The tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth treadless strips across the width which become visible when only 2 32 1 6 mm of tread remains As soon as the indicators become visible new tires should be fitted without delay Make sure you are familiar with the legal limit for minimum tread depth in your country and also any regulations gov erning the use of winter tires Spare wheel under the carpet in the trunk Compact spare wheel The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel Its use is only permitted when a standard wheel has sustained a puncture The maximum life of the wheel is only 2000 m
114. ertible Manually opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door controlled by the central lock does not unlock take the following action Check fuse 25 If it is defective or blows again after changing the locking motor can be detached from the flap by pulling a wire The wire marked with a yellow arrow at the end is located in the trunk inside the open ing in the upholstery in front of the right hand rear light Instruments and controls Warning and indicator eo 110 j NONIS airna ionian 3420 e yi Instruments 0 ceeeeeeee es Trip computer SID Switches c ccseseseseneeeneees Wipers and washers Manual climate control UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Y li 9 Sa o 233 A 4 Y O sillllll o o m 53 54 59 62 71 74 76 80 54 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel 59 60 70 Se Pr 20 7 Ne N S LN 340 90 60 30 mph a km h 2 16 100 4 cise 110 10 7 INFO 200 4 99 240 207 N Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Pressure gauge 240 130 14501140 sport eles WINTER 6 Fuel gauge tank volume 17 gallons 64 litres 7 Engine temperature gauge 8 Trip meter reset button 9 Odometer and trip meter IB1356 Warning and indicator lights A number of war
115. ertible soft top up 12 5 cu ft 354 dm Convertible soft top down 10 1 cu ft 285 dm Weight ready for driving i e with full fuel tank washer fluid reservoir standard tools and spare wheel Coup Viggen Coup 5 door Viggen 5 door Convertible Viggen Convertible 2990 3170 Ibs 1355 1440 kg 3090 3160 Ibs 1405 1435 kg 3030 3220 Ibs 1375 1460 kg 3140 3210 Ibs 1425 1455 kg 3130 3260 Ibs 1420 1480 kg 3220 3230 Ibs 1460 1465 kg Gross vehicle weight GVW Coup Viggen Coup 5 door Viggen 5 door Convertible Viggen Convertible Maximum axle load front rear Weight distribution Curb weight front rear GVW front rear Technical data 221 3930 4060 Ibs 1785 1840 kg 4060 Ibs 1840 kg 3980 4100 Ibs 1805 1860 kg 4100 Ibs 1860 kg 3920 3990 Ibs 1780 1810 kg 3970 Ibs 1800 kg 2300 Ibs 1045 kg 1930 Ibs 875 kg approx 62 38 approx 58 42 222 Technical data Maximum permitted load in trunk Trailer weights Coup and 5 door at curb weight plus Trailer with brakes Max 2000 Ibs 4 passengers a 155 lbs 70 kg 130 lbs 60 kg 900 kg For each passenger less in the rear seat the load may be Trailer without brakes Max 1000 Ibs increased by 100 Ibs 45 kg 450 kg Convertible at curb weight and Recommended towbar ballload __ SC lt a110 165 Ibs 3 passengers a 155 Ibs 70 kg 120 Ibs 55 kg 50 75 kg Coup and 5 door at
116. es are below freezing e Most trips include extensive idling fre quent stop and go traffic e Most trips are through dusty areas such as construction zones e If the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applica tions If your driving habits match this description have the engine oil and filter changed in between normal services at 5 000 mile 8 000 km intervals These conditions cause the engine oil to break down faster The Warranties and Service Record Book let has provisions to record extra oil changes Service record retention Service instruction coupons and record stubs are provided in the Saab Warranties and Service Record Booklet which accom panies this Owner s Manual The coupons are arranged in the order that normal ser vice should be performed The edge of each coupon is shaded to correspond to the type of service point e Striped First Service e Blue Oil change inspection service e Black Major service Note that in Canada a combined service and warranty book is used but not service coupons When scheduled services are performed your dealer will tear out the applicable coupon and use it to check off the opera tions performed and enter it into the service file at the dealership The servicing dealer s stamp along with the date and mileage at which the service was done should be entered on the corresponding stub which remains in your booklet The bo
117. essages are shown by the SID e MAXI fuse 5 in the engine bay see page 188 e 7 14 21 and 23 in the fuse panel on the end of the instrument panel see page 189 Central operation of the windows 9 3 Convertible On the center console is a switch see illus tration for the simultaneous closing or opening of the four side windows Using the ROOF button When folding the soft top down you can lower all windows by continuing to hold the ROOF button backwards after the soft top has been folded down When the soft top is being raised all side windows are automatically lowered an inch or two a few centimetres to protect their seals After the beep is heard the hooks of the soft top have been secured to the windshield beam hold the ROOF switch for ward again and all 4 windows will close Remember the risk of personal injury when raising the windows Check that all persons travelling in the car have their head hands and fingers away from the windows before raising them Convertible 49 Switch for central operation of the win dows Convertible 50 Convertible Suspending top bag Trunk 9 3 Convertible Hooking up top storage bag More space in the trunk can be obtained by lifting the top storage bag up by the straps under it and hooking them in the eyelets at the top of the bag The top storage bag can only be hooked up in this way when the top is raised If you attempt to lower the top while the bag
118. estraint Raise the belt guide by pushing it upwards to the desired position To lower it the release button must first be depressed Check that it has engaged in its new position by pulling up and down Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child The lap portion of the belt should be worn as low as possible across the hips below the abdomen throughout the pregnancy 16 Safety belts rear seat the central head restraint is an accessory Securing a load on the rear seat Safety belts rear seat Three point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers 2 for Convert ible model Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you and inserting the tongue into the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt e Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised see page 125 If you mustcarry an item of luggage on a seat ensure that it is held securely by the safety belt This will reduce the risk of injury by flying objects in the event of an accident e Protect the belt from sharp edges Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony stru
119. floor and the windshield defroster or between the floor and the panel To counter cold drafts from the front side windows when the control has been set to defroster or floor a small flow of air issues from the dash vents Dash vent 1 Adjusting the direction of the air flow 2 Adjusting the air flow The dash vents swivel universally so that the air can be directed as desired The flow of air through the dash vents can be adjusted for each vent by means of the adjacent control Air to the rear side windows is supplied by the floor ducts To demist these windows you should therefore select a defroster floor combination If the windows are thoroughly cleaned it is much easier to keep them free of mist Instruments and controls 77 Settings for various weather conditions Defroster incl rear center vent As the winter comfort setting we recommend that the distribution knob be turned two steps to the left from the Defroster position Summer sunny 78 Instruments and controls O pa Air vent at rear side window IB794 Air conditioning A C The air conditioning is combined with the conventional climate control system and is switched on by pressing the button provided that the fan control is in position 1 4 The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required heated The air conditioning can be
120. formance we recommend ties of these oils facilitate starting the car in cold weather but the following mean that the oil is also viscous enough to coat all moving parts 2 0 Turbo 185 bhp 90 AON unleaded under high pressures and with high outside air temperatures l EE gasoline Multigrade oils are graded with two viscosities e g 10W 30 minimum 87 AON where the 10W meets certain viscosity requirements at 4 F 20 C while the 30 fulfills requirements at a temperature of 2 0 Turbo 205 bhp and Viggen oie unleaded 212F 100 C Ast Basic recommendations for Saab engines minimum 87 AON e SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 SAE 5W 30 can also be recommended but in which case the oil must be semi of fully synthetic and fulfil ACEA grade require ments A3 B3 Oils which are less viscous such as OW 40 50 are becoming more common and may be used However the oil must be fully synthetic of a well known brand and fulfil ACEA grade re quirements A3 B3 This viscosity makes starting in cold weather easier Oil capacity inc filter on changing 4 01 Engine variants 2 0 Turbo 185 hp manual transmission Rating EEC at 5500 rom Max torque man EEC at 2100 rom __ Compression ratio 2 0 Turbo 185 hp automatic transmission Rating EEC at 5750 rom Max torque EEC at 1900 rom Compression ratio 2 0 Turbo 205 hp manual transmission Rating EEC at 5500 rom Max torque EEC at 2200 rom Compression ratio 2 0 Turbo 205 hp automatic tra
121. front seats and on the passenger side of the center console 124 Interior equipment trunk Rear view mirror 1 Day position 2 Night position Rear view mirrors The rear view mirror has day night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror Adjust the mirror for best vision in the day position and pull the tab on the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror Door mirrors The door mirrors are electrically adjustable The controls are on the driver s door 1 Use the upper button to select a door mirror 2 Use the touch pad to set the mirror ver tically and horizontally There are raised points at the 12 3 6 and 9 o clock posi tions to indicate adjustment points If subjected to a certain force the whole mirror will fold back to prevent injury Retracting a mirror The mirror can also be retracted by hand which can be useful when parking in con fined spaces e g on car ferries Don t forget to fold the mirrors out again before driving away The electric heating of the door mirrors is switched on and off with the same button as the heating of the rear window The door mirrors should be retracted before the car is put through an automatic carwash Trunk Coupe and 5 door When the back seat has been put back in place make certain that the belt beam is locked firmly on both sides the
122. front seats can be adjusted up to 30 seconds after the door has been closed Interior equipment trunk 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 Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically operated seais Height Legroom adjustment Raise the seat by lifting the front switch bar For power seats slide the switch bar for straight up ward or rearward to the desired position Lower the seat by pushing the front switch bar down The same switch bar can be used to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the seat independently by moving half of the switch in the direction desired Interior equipment trunk 117 Memory function certain variants Backrest rake angle Push the rear lever forward or rearward to adjust the rake angle of the backrest In some variants the electrically adjustable driver s seat has a memory function Three different settings can be programmed 1 Make the desired adjustments to the seat setting 2 Store the setting of the seat by keeping the M depressed and at the same time pressing one of the memory buttons 1 2 or 3 The SID will acknowledge stor age with a chime When you next wish to activate the memory function keep the desired memory button depressed while the seat adopts the pro grammed settings To change any of the
123. gned to reduce head injuries 3 or 5 door only No modifica tions to these areas should be made unless done so by your authorized Saab dealer Three point inertia reel safety belts are pro vided for all seats Research has established that it is danger ous for rear seat passengers not to wear their safety belts Otherwise in the event of an accident the rear seat passengers can be thrown for ward against the front seat backrests imposing much higher stresses on the front seat passengers and belts and result ing in needless injury to everyone in the car For safety reasons you should adjust safety belts only while the car is station ary Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on the fasten belts reminder will light up for 6 seconds or until the driver and any passengers are wearing their belts An audible alarm will also sound for six seconds or until the driver has fastened his belt Safety belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners which are acti vated in the event of a severe frontal colli sion or very violent rear end collision They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt The belt pretensioners do not activate in less severe frontal collisions nor to side col lisions or rollovers If the car is involved in a collision the Correct position for safety belt e The lap part of the belt should be pu
124. h Carcare 193 Winter tires Winter Snow tires are recommended for winter climates where the majority of your driving will be done on snow and ice Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance 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 US yg g New tires must be graded and labeled in accordance with new Federal regulations Standard tests are conducted to measure performance in the areas of traction and temperature resistance Refer to the tire sidewall for the specific quality grades of the tires provided on your new Saab Compact spare tires are exempt DOT QUALITY GRADES Treadwear e Traction AA A B C e Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Fed eral safety requirements in addition to these grades 194 Uniform Tire Quality Grading US Quality grades can be found where applica ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul der and maximum section width For exam ple Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the gov e
125. h corro sion inhibitors e Up to 15 MTBE by volume methyl ter tiary butyl ether e Up to 5 methanol by volume with an equal amount of a suitable co solvent and added corrosion inhibitors Other less common fuel additives used by some gasoline dealers are also acceptable provided that the resultant gasoline is not more than 2 7 oxygen by weight In many cases you may not be able to determine the exact type or percentage by volume of fuel additive in the gasoline you purchase for your Car Some Canadian and U S gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called meth lycyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT If such fuel is used your emission control system performance may deterio rate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for service However these blended gasolines are reg ulated and should never exceed these rec 140 Starting and driving ommended blend percentages and service station operators should know if their gaso lines contain detergents and oxygenates and have been reformulated to reduce vehi cle emissions Nevertheless if you begin to notice a problem with the way your car starts orruns shortly after it has been refueled try a different brand of gasoline Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above or the use of methanol blended gasoline without suitable co solvents and corrosion inhibit
126. hacrylate POM Acetal plastic Polyphenylene oxide plastic Polypropylene Polyurethane Polyvinyl chloride 24 23 Air conditioning A C system e The A C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant e Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for charging and draining the system e All repairs and adjustments on the A C system must be carried out by a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work e Never mix R134a and R12 refriger ants e The A C system is pressurized Do not break any connections or undo A C system components e Escaping refrigerant gas can cause blindness or other injury Fault diagnosis If a fault occurs in the A C system there are a number of checks you can perform your self If the fault persists however have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer Important When the A C system is in operation mois ture from the air will condense on the evap orator When the car is then parked this condensation will drip off the evaporator and form a small pool of water on the ground This is normal The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity the greater the amount of condensation formed Car care 207 Inadequate cooling a Make sure that the temperature and air distribution controls are in the appropriate settings see page 77 b Check that the condenser forward of the radiator has not become clogged with dirt and insects
127. he Night Panel mode can be selected In this mode the amount of infor mation displayed is reduced and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated When the Night Panel button is pressed only the speedometer will be illuminated up to the 87 mph or 140 km h graduation all the other instruments illumination will be extinguished and their needles moved to zero Both the SID andthe ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed Note All indicator and warning lights together with the display of CHECK mes sages will operate as normal The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night Panel mode e Adjusting of the Audio System SID or ACC display comes on for ten seconds e CHECK message generated in the SID e High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the engine speed has fallen again If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons 15 liters the fuel gauge will be illuminated e Ifthe engine temperature rises above nor mal the temperature gauge will be illumi nated 64 Instruments and controls If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph 135 km h the entire soeedometer will be illuminated In cars with automatic transmission if the selector lever is moved from D to position 3 2 or 1 the selector indication on the main instrument panel will be illuminated To restore the dis
128. he expansion tank filler cap carefully releasing the pressure and any vapor before removing the cap com pletely 3 As soon as possible have the cooling system checked by an authorized Saab dealer Towing a trailer Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are available as accessories These are designed for a max imum trailer weight of 2000 Ibs 900 kg see also page 222 Use only the electrical trailer hitch socket provided in the trailer hitch kit Saab recommends e Use a Saab original hitch kit attachment which is designed and tested by Saab e Consult your Saab dealer as regards the right hitch kit for your car Use only a genuine Saab trailer hitch and wiring since other wiring methods can cause expensive damage to the car s body and electrical system Consult an authorized Saab dealer for guidance on how to connect the trailer hitch electrical system Trailer weight Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients for best comfort and driveability for manual and automatic cars are shown in the drawing Make sure you are familiar with the law regarding speed limits for towing maxi mum trailer weights trailer braking requirements and also any special driving license provisions see also page 222 When towing a trailer do not attempt to negotiate a hill having a gradient in excess of 15 The weight distribution over the front wheels of the car will be insuffi
129. he modules can be given the correct security codes 106 Saab 9 3 Audio System Technical data Tone controls Bass Treble Power output Radio module Radio system Number of presets FM AM Frequency range FM AM WB Scanning steps Automatic seek tuning Manual seek tuning 12 dB at 40 Hz 10 dB at 15 000 Hz 4x20W 4x12Wat1 THD total harmonic dis tortion and 13 5 V PLL dual synthesizer tuner 3X6 2x6 87 9 MHz 107 9 MHz 530 kHz 1710 kHz 162 40 162 55 MHz VHF FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz WB 50 kHz VHF FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Cassette player Fast forward rewind Frequency range WOW Signal to noise ratio Dolby NR effect CD player and CD changer 1 bit system and 8 x oversampling Frequency range Stereo separation Distortion Dynamics CD changer capacity 6 discs Amplifier cars with extra speakers in front doors Power output Crossover frequency lt 110s C 60 50 Hz 12500 Hz 3 dB 0 1 WRMS 45 dB 10 dB 5 20000 Hz 0 5 dB 45 dB lt 0 008 gt 95 dB 1 kHz 2x 40 W 2x30Wat1 THD 50 Hz 110 Hz 3 dB e These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard e Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to alter specifications and design without prior notice e Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation e Dolby and the double D symbol Od are trademarks
130. he seat is undamaged and is kept clean so that it will function properly This child restraint system conforms to all applicable motor vehicle safety standards Folding out 1 Press inthe latches and lift and remove the car s regular head restraint Turn it 180 and remount it Make certain that it is locked securely in place 2 Lift up the booster seat s headrest 3 Pull out the upper part of the opener strap and lower the seat itself Make cer tain that it is locked in the lowered posi tion Fasten the belt e See that the child is seated as far back as possible against the back support Adjust the booster seat s head support so that its center is at ear height To attach the belt pull it out slowly and insert the latch plate into the buckle Make certain the latch plate is properly engaged in the buckle The lap portion of the belt must be posi tioned low on the pelvis and the shoulder strap must be as far in on the shoulder as possible without chafing against the child s neck or causing discomfort The belt must contact the body firmly to provide the best protection Pull up on the shoulder strap to tension the belt prop erly e Make certain the belt moves freely between the retractor and the buckle Folding booster seat a Pull the upper part of the release strap out and fold up the seat itself Make sure that it is locked firmly in its folded up position b Press the booster seat s headre
131. heck some points yourself before hand e Make sure that the engine is in good con dition Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the engine or gearbox transmission Inspect the Poly Vee belt and replace tt if it shows any signs of wear Check the battery charge Check the tires for tread pattern and air pressure including the compact spare wheel e Take an extra car key remote control and keep it separate see also page 30 Check the brakes Check all bulbs e Check for the presence of the tool kit and the jack in the car 166 Starting and driving 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 all windows and the sunroof if fitted must be closed and the cabin fan on at its highest speed setting Driving in deep water Do not drive in water deeper than 11 30 cm and do not drive faster than at idling speed Water can otherwise be sucked into the engine The engine will be damaged if water enters the intake sys tem IB944 Car care Brake clutch fluid and brake pads scccseesee Power Steering 0c000 BS AUG Y senan Drive belt cccssscsssseeeees Wipers and washers Wiper blades 000 Changing bulbs Carcare 167 Upholstery and trim 200 Textile carpeting 200 Engine Day s
132. hen the panic function is activated the car will be locked unlocked depending upon which button was pushed When the ignition is ON the panic function cannot be activated 38 Security Overview of functions Locking activation Unlocking deactivation Unlocking deactivation of trunk lid alarm Alarm triggered Window glass sensor Remote control Hazard warning lights flash once 0 5 seconds Horn chirps once The LED will come on for 10 seconds Hazard warning lights flash twice Horn chirps twice The LED will come on for two seconds Hazard warning lights flash three times Horn chirps three times The LED will flash three times per second for 10 seconds Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min Siren wails for 30 seconds To switch off the alarm deactivate the system in the normal way unlocking by unlocking the door with the key or the remote The sensor detects if any window is broken and triggers the alarm To disable the sensor see page 36 The range of the remote control is normally 5 10 yds 5 10 metres although it can be sub stantially more than this in ideal conditions If a remote control is lost the new one will have to be programmed from one of the remaining remote controls to match the car s unique secu rity code Get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer Your dealer will need your second remote to program a new one If another remote or key is desired up to total of 4
133. hese change patterns avoid unnecessary gear changes when for example driving on long inclines with a trailer and to prevent overheating of the transmission oil This function cuts in automatically if the oil becomes too hot to protect the transmis sion from serious damage and lower the oil temperature The adaptive change pattern function is not activated at soeeds over 93 mph 150 km h If a pattern is in operation when this speed is exceeded it will be maintained until the control module senses that a more suitable one can be activated The adaptive gear change pattern function is deselected when e Winter mode is selected e The engine is switched off e The load is reduced by so much that this function is no longer required Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on the main instrument panel see page 144 The SPORT and WINTER modes To select Sport mode press the S button on the selector lever when the selector lever is in position N D 3 2 or 1 In this mode gear changes will take place at higher engine speeds than in Normal mode in other words the transmission will shift up later and shift down earlier for the same throttle accel erator position The Sport mode will be deselected if The S button is pressed The selector lever is moved to position P or R The engine is switched off The Winter mode is selected Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrum
134. i ACC display with soft top folded down saab 9 3 Audio System Saab 9 3 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9 3 Audio System Sound controls Cassette player CD player sscseeeeees CD Change 22s000000 General functions Steering wheel controls Security lock 006 Technical data Installation of car phone OPON isisisi Fault COd S ccccscscseseeess 89 90 saab 9 3 Audio System Saab 9 3 Audio System The Saab 9 3 Audio System comes in two levels Premium and Prestige They are specially adapted to the cabin space in the Saab 9 3 The Saab 9 3 Audio System consists of a main unit with a radio and a cassette player There is a also a CD player and a CD changer for 6 CD discs available as an accessory The Premium Audio System has two loud speakers at the front and two at the rear Output is 4x20 watts The Prestige Audio System 3 has two addi tional loudspeakers They are mounted in the front doors and reproduce bass tones below 200 Hz These subwoofers have their own amplifier of 2x40 watts The Audio Systems are interconnected with SID Saab Information Display which is located above the radio in the instrument panel The Audio Systems uses the display of the SID instrument to show text charac ters and indications irdeator Radio is in Autostore mode S
135. iator e Throttle cable e Throttle housing e Other engine controls e The alternator e Ignition system and other electrical com ponents Avoid spraying the hood liner as this can become heavy and hang down and touch the engine when the hood is closed Additional care should be taken if using a high pressure washer Hold the nozzle at right angles to the area to be cleaned This is particularly important when spraying labels Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent or solvent when carrying out repairs or mainte nance Saab recommends the use of envi ronmentally safe degreasing agents Washing Wash the car frequently When the car is new wash the bodywork by hand using just cold water a brush attachment on the end of a hose is ideal Do not use automatic car washes for the first five or six months before the paintwork has hardened prop erly Thereafter use a high quality car wash soap added to lukewarm waiter Remove any bird droppings without delay as these can discolor the paintwork and prove difficult to polish out Use a soft cloth moistened with methyl alco hol to remove splashes of tar or asphalt Do not use strong cleaners as these can dry out the paintwork Avoid using any alcohol based cleaners on the front and rear light clusters as these can cause cracking of the lenses 201 The underside of the car also needs wash ing regularly and this should be done very thoroughly at the end
136. il and oil filter may be required more frequently 5000 mile intervals 8 000 km if any one of the fol lowing conditions apply to the car Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent stop and go driving Most trips are through dusty areas You frequenty tow a trailer or use a car rier on top of your vehicle If the vehicle is used for delivery ser vice police taxi or other commerical applications e Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri ous skin disorders Avoid prolonged skin contact when ever possible Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water after any contact Keep oil out of reach of children Do not touch the turbocharger or manifold These get very hot when the engine has been running Do not spill oil on hot parts of the engine as this could cause a fire e Protect the environment Do not dis pose of oil in the ground or down a drain Dispose of all used oil and oil fil ters at an appropriate disposal facility Carcare 173 Oil dipstick automatic transmission Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the fluid in accordance with the service program If original fluid cannot be obtained for top ping up Dexron III synthetic fluid auto matic transmission fluid can be used If
137. iles 3 500 km Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h with the compact spare fitted The compact spare should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa Carry the punctured tire in the spare wheel well under the trunk floor Have the standard wheel repaired and refit ted as soon as possible Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted see page 165 The spare wheel the tools and the jack with its crank are carried under a panel in the trunk 196 Car care Spare wheel under the carpet in the trunk Saab 9 3 Viggen When changing a wheel take the tool kit out first then the spare wheel To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel this can be placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest workshop A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart ment see page 129 Changing a wheel e The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains It must not be used to support the car during repair work or servicing e Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack e Special care must be taken if the car is on a slope use wheel chocks e Position chocks one ahead and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the one to be changed e Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road e Apply the parking brake and leave the car in gear 1st or reverse Automa
138. ill be empty Close the drain cock 176 Car care Brake clutch fluid and brake pads Brake fluid deteriorates as it becomes old Because it is hygroscopic it absorbs water from the air and in time could allow vapor to form in the brake system thus reducing its performance It is therefore important that brake fluid be changed reg ularly as specified in the service pro gram see page 215 Checking the fluid level The combined brake and clutch fluid reser voir is transparent to facilitate checking of the fluid level The level should be between the MAX and MIN marks Top up as necessary with DOT 4 fluid Do not use DOT 5 brake fluid Use only new brake fluid from a sealed con tainer Check that there are no leaks in the brake system Changing of the brake fluid should be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer The vehicle s regular braking system is adjusted automatically but the parking brake has to be adjusted manually This work involving adjustment of the parking brake cables and brake pads must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Itis not possible to detect through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether brake pads are worn and need replacing It is therefore essential that brake pads be checked regularly as specified in the ser vice program see page 215 Avoid spilling brake fluid onto paintwork since it can cause the paint to bubble and lift If any bra
139. indicators 2 Left indicators Turn signal amp lane change indicators To switch on the indicators move the stalk up or down The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn and the indicators are can celled automatically stalk returns to off position after most turns The stalk also has an intermediate spring loaded position that is useful for sig nalling when changing lanes or passing The respective indicator lights on the instru ment panel flash at the same frequency as the indicators Hazard warning lights When this button is pressed all the turn signal amp lane change indicators and a symbol in the button flash simultaneously If the ignition is on both indicator lights on the instrument panel will also flash If the hazard warning lights are left on for some time the flasher frequency will be reduced to save the battery Hazard warning lights should only be used if because of an accident or breakdown the car constitutes a hazard to other road users Instruments and controls 73 Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of an accident engine trouble or a flat tire If you carry a warning triangle or flares they should be set up along side of the road 300 ft 100 m behind your vehicle If the car is not clearly visible e g over the brow of a hill or bridge place the tri angle flare even further back Back Up The back up lights come
140. indow as far as possible Note In manual raising it is not possible to completely secure the 5th bow in the recess of the tonneau cover 15 Shut the valve of the hydraulic system without making it too tight Replace the cover over it Raise the rear seat back rest again See that the safety belts don t get caught Be sure the seat back locks in place on both sides 16 Sit down in the front seat open the handle and lock the soft top to the wind shield beam Make sure that the hooks engage in the beam 17 In the trunk replace the tool in the soft top mechanism and lock the soft top ton neau by pushing the tool forward until the stop point 18 Take the tool out The soft top system must be checked and repaired by an authorized Saab dealer as quickly as possible 48 Convertible Fault messages in SID The following CHECK messages are included in the soft top system and can be displayed on the SID together with a beep CHECK SOFT The soft top storage bag is hooked up e Unhook and lower the soft top storage bag see page 50 TOP STORAGE An item in the trunk under the soft top is e Make sure that no item in the trunk is lying against the soft top obstructing the soft top storage CLOSE TRUNK The raising or lowering of the soft top is e Close the trunk lid so it is latched securely LID obstructed because the trunk lid is not closed CHECK SOFT The soft top is not latched to the top beam of the Lo
141. ing lamps rear Coup and 5 door Side indicators license plate light ing parking lights reading lamps front reading lamps rear Convert ible 10 SV 8 5 Dome light trunk glove compart ment Do not change any bulbs with ones of another wattage only use what Is stated Fuses The fuses are housed in two fuse panels one at the end of the instrument panel on the driver s side and one under the hood To check if a fuse has blown first remove it from the panel see below If the filament is broken the fuse has blown A special tool for removing fuses is provided at the bottom of the fuse panel on the fascia Simply push the tool onto the fuse squeeze and remove the fuse Sound fuse Blown fuse To avoid the risk of short circuiting and or fire breaking out in the electrical system the following advice should be heeded e Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged Never replace a fuse with one having a higher lower rating than specified see page 189 The color of the fuse indicates its amperage If the same fuse blows repeatedly have the electrical system checked by an authorized Saab dealer If a MAXI fuse blows it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer When a fuse is to be replaced it i
142. instructions accompanying the child seat 4 Grasp the shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap por tion against the child seat Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the lap portion of the belt The belt must not unreel Child tether anchorages 2 eo ve Ai Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to law Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Child tether anchorage Coup and 5 Attaching tether strap hook to anchorage Under no circumstances are they to be door models Convertible used for The tether strap is not a part of the child The tether strap is not a part of the tether e Adult safety belts tether anchorage child anchorage e Harnesses e Attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle e Load securing device 20 Safety Integrated booster seat accessory Integrated booster seats are available as part of the rear seat backrest This child restraint is designed for use by children who weigh between 33 and 80 Ibs 15 and 36 kg and are between 38 and 54 inches 970 and 1370 mm in height A child sitting in an integrated booster seat must use the car s regular lap and shoulder belt Regardless of the child s weight and age proper contact between child and belt is vital Always make certain that t
143. ire overhead panel trunk gently upwards Remove the cover lens ease out the trailing end of the dome 2 Press down the plastic tab that secures 2 Change the bulb light first and then both front edges the bulb holder 2 Change the bulb 3 Carefully pull the entire bulb holder out of the lamp unit Replace the dead bulb 4 When refitting the bulb holder fit it in first at the lower edge Then push the bulb holder in so that the plastic tab snaps into place Glove compartment lighting detach the License plate lighting the glass is held in whole lamp unit with a short screwdriver place by two screws applied at the lower edge Trunk light detach the whole lamp unit with a screwdriver applied at one edge Carcare 185 Reading lamps rear seat Convertible Reading lamps 9 3 Convertible Detach the whole lamp unit by inserting a screwdriver into the notch and carefully prying the lamp unit out Pull the bulb holder out of its bracket and change the bulb Replace the bulb holder in its bracket and refit the entire lamp unit Other lighting If any other bulbs need changing you are advised to take the car to an authorized Saab dealer 186 Car care Bulb table No Wattage Cap re 21 3 1 2 W 2x 4 6d Ashtray cigarette lighter warning light for safety belts 4 fat BA 15s Rear fog light reversing light 21 5 BAY 15d Stop taillight 6 PY 21yel BAU 15s__ Direction indicator front rear BAY Read
144. is hooked up the SID will display the message CHECK SOFT TOP STORAGE see page 48 Trunk lid lock Unlocking the trunk lid by using the remote trunk release button on the driver s door is possible only when the top is fully lowered or raised note that the ignition must be in position ON when the top is lowered If the trunk lid is opened by unlocking it with the key when the top is not fully raised or lowered damage to the trunk lid and or top system could result Rear seat The rear seat is intended for two passen gers The two rear seat positions have three point safety belts with inertia reels Lock for rear backrest cushion Lowering the rear seatback To increase the load carrying capacity of the car the rear seatback can be folded for ward This will be easier if the front seats are not too far back 1 Pass the rear safety belts under the black handles at both ends of the back rest This prevents the safety belts from becoming caught when the seatback is raised again 2 The seatback is fitted with a lock at the top near the left rear head restraint Use the ignition key to unlock the entire back rest Remove the key 3 Lower the seatback In Canada if using child seat top tether strap detach from anchorage in trunk prior to lowering the seatback Convertible 51 Cleaning the soft top 9 3 Convertible The trunk pass through can only be used when the top is raised If you attempt to low
145. is ON the CRUISE indi cator light will appear on the main instru ment panel and will be extinguished when the system is switched OFF If CANCEL is selected CRUISE will flash off once To set the desired speed Move the switch to ON Accelerate to the desired speed minimum speed 25 mph 40 km h and press SET To increase the preset speed Accelerate to the desired speed and press SET You can also increase the speed of the car using the SET button Press it once to increase the speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h or hold it in and release when the desired speed is reached Temporary increase in speed Press the accelerator to override the preset speed e g for overtaking When you release the accelerator the system will revert to the preset speed To cancel temporarily Move the control stalk to CANCEL spring loaded position before OFF posi tion This will disengage the system but the preset speed will be retained in the system memory The memory is deleted when the engine is switched off To re engage the system To revert to the preset speed slide the switch to RES This will only operate when the car s speed is above 25 mph 40 km h To reduce the preset speed The cruise control system will always disen gage automatically the moment that either the brake pedal or the clutch pedal is depressed It is also possible to reduce the speed by e Sliding the button to RES once will reduce the
146. is pressed FM or AM will appear on the display When the system leaves the AS mode it returns to the station that was selected before the AS mode was activated The AS mode can also be used in the AM band saab 9 3 Audio System WB Weather Band 5 Press the WB button to select the Weather Band mode The radio will automatically search for the strongest national weather service station in the area When a weather band station is received the display indi cates WB The strongest station generally provides the most accurate information for the area in which you are travelling To exit the Weather Band mode depress the WB button again Weather Band recep tion is available in CD and RADIO mode If the radio is unable to find a sufficiently strong station to lock onto the unit will con tinue to search and the display will indicate NO WB Mao Me My BAND RDM 95 IB1166 96 saab 9 3 Audio System Cassette player Before playing a tape make sure that the label is secure and that the cassette is not warped otherwise the cassette can become jammed in the deck The cassette player senses automatically whether the tape is normal or metal Type or Type II TAPE 1 Turn on the cassette player by pressing wei or by inserting a cassette in the deck with the exposed tape to the right Playback will start with the side that is facing up indicated by A on the display The dis play will now be as
147. ishing Do not wax a new car during the first three or four months In fact there is no need to polish the car before the paintwork has started to go dull through oxidation Other than in exceptional cases do not use abra sive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car Always wash the car thoroughly before waxing or polishing Touching up the paint Damaged paintwork should be treated as soon as it is discovered the longer it is left the greater the risk of corrosion The anti perforation warranty does not cover corrosion resulting from untreated defects Paintwork damage sustained in a collision is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals However you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself The nec essary tools and materials such as primer touch up paint and brushes are available from your Saab dealer In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork where the metal has not been exposed and an undamaged layer of paint remains touch up paint can usually be applied directly after any dirt has been scraped away using a pointed knife If corrosion has already set in e g as a result of stone chip damage use a pointed knife to scrape off all surface rust If possi ble the damaged area should be taken back to the bare metal The metal should then be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush After the primer has dried apply several thin layers of topcoat e
148. isplay can be adjusted e Days remaining to next service can be activated counted or not Delete Test Brake Light message on SID at start up Miscellaneous Select the on time for heated rear seat Coolant temperature gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Fuel level gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Additional sweep of the wipers after wind shield washer function ON or OFF e Follow me home on time can vary from 20 to 50 seconds e Night panel illumination deactivation speed for the soeedometer can be adjusted 232 Technical data Following adjustments can be done by the driver Automatic Climate Control ACC To alter the preprogrammed AUTO start up mode with your own preferences you can manually select the desired settings for e Temperature e Fan speed e Air distribution See Programming on page 86 and Pro gramming Il on page 87 Saab 9 3 Audio System The following functions can be adjusted by the driver see page 104 Maximum starting volume when the radio is switched on Telephone volume if the car is equipped with a phone connected to the audio sys tem Speed dependent volume volume increases or decreases with vehicle speed e Loudness Alarm System The glass breakage sensor can be tempo rarily disabled see page 36 Daytime Running Lights To disable turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 15 see page 189 Index A
149. ith a lot of sur face water or in snow or slush In such conditions the brakes may take longer than normal to take effect To rectify this touch the brake pedal peri odically to dry the brakes out The same applies after the car has been washed or when the weather is very humid The brakes are power assisted and it should be kept in mind that the servo unit only provides the power assis tance when the engine is running The brake pressure required when the engine is off e g when the car is being towed is roughly four times the normal pedal force required The pedal also feels hard and unrespon sive 150 ABS brakes e The additional safety afforded by the ABS system is not designed to allow drivers to drive faster but to make normal driving safer Starting and driving e To stop as quickly as possible without loss of directional stability whether the road surface is dry wet or slippery press the brake pedal down hard without letting up do not pump the pedal declutching simulta neously and steer the car to safety ABS Antilock Braking System modulates the brake pressure to the respective wheels Wheel sensors detect if a wheel is about to lock and the control module reduces the pressure to that wheel and then increases it once more until the tendency is detected again The brake system is equipped with an Elec tronic Brake force Distribution device EBD which distributes the brake pressu
150. ke fluid is spilled the area should be flushed with large quantities of water as quickly as possible Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is down to 0 11 in 8 mm the pad will produce a screeching squeal ing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied New pads should be installed with out delay Brake pads should only be changed by an authorized Saab dealer To ensure optimum brake performance use only Saab original brake pads Power steering Check the level of the power steering fluid inthe reservoir regularly in accordance with the service program The wheels should point forward during the check Clean around the cap before it is unscrewed Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick To check the fluid level first screw the cap on fully again and then remove The level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick when the oil temperature is about 68 F 20 C If the oil is colder the oil level can be lower and in higher tempera tures the level can be higher both of which are acceptable Top up with power steering fluid CHF 11S part number 3032380 Power steering fluid reservoir Car care 1 77 Battery e Work on the battery may entail an explosion hazard since the battery gives off hydrogen which forms an explosive mixture with the oxygen in the air For this reason always avoid sparks or open
151. lay current values If values are set during the journey the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds oo Instruments and controls 67 Calculating the requisite average speed 1 Press o to select DIST 2 Hold the SET button for two seconds 3 Setthe distance to be covered using or B 4 Press SET to store settings 5 Press o to select ARRIV 6 Hold the SET button for two seconds 7 Set the desired arrival time using or 8 Press SET to display the average speed you need to maintain to arrive at the desired time At the beginning of a journey the SPD and ARRIV functions will display current values If values are set during the journey the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds 68 Instruments and controls Resetting values To reset the values press CLR for at least four seconds The following functions will be reset simultaneously e Estimated range on remaining fuel function based on a fuel consumption of 28 mpg e Average fuel consumption e Average speed e Arrival time function based on current speed Programmed values for DIST ALARM and SPD W will not be reset see the respective function CHECK messages When the engine is started CHECKING will appear on the display for about four sec onds while the SID checks are being per formed When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being driven a chime will sound INFO DISPL will ill
152. less of the weather outside The system will achieve the desired temper ature in the quickest possible way Note that heating or cooling is not speeded up by setting the temperature higher or lower than you really want For the ACC system to be most effective all windows and the sunroof if there is one must be closed and the panel vents must be open The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required heated WK Air vent at rear side window IB794 The temperature interval within which you can make adjustments is 58 82 F 15 27 C Outside it there is the HI position max heat and high fan speed and the LO position max cooling and max fan speed The displayed temperature is not the actual temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that tempera ture after allowance has been made for the air flow relative humidity solar radiation etc currently prevailing inside the car e The most usual temperature setting is 66 74 F 19 23 C depending on per sonal preference and what clothing is worn Dash vent 1 Adjusting the direction of the air flow 2 Adjusting the air flow It is recommended that changes in the temperature setting be made in steps of 2 F 1 Conversion between C and F is done in the SID unit see Units and language ver sions page 69 Du
153. lieve that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to noti fying Saab Cars USA Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a Safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign 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 area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada and believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario K1G 3J2 In addition to notifying Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you will notify us In Canada please call our Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1 800 263 1999 Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Maintenance and o
154. lled as tightly as comfortable and as low as possible across the hips so that it is just touching the top of the thighs The shoul der belt should be well in on the shoulder but not touching the neck Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding 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 but visit an author ized Saab dealer underneath the belt in a collision subma rining and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen e Check to ensure thatthe belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges e There should not be any slack in the belt Pull the belt tight particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn Sit correctly before putting the belt on e Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position e Only one person per safety belt If two people share a belt they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of an accident e For most of the time a safety belt is worn the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement The retractor locks up auto matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply the car tilts
155. ly for the car are available from your Saab dealer Always secure the roof load Safely Installing the roof carriers acces sory The carrier feet are marked with a top view of the car and an arrow indicating their positions 1 Slip the plastic cover onto the adjustable foot of the carrier the foot with a knob for tightening to protect the paintwork during assembly 2 Open all the doors Fold back the rubber strip and locate the fixing holes On Coup s the cover plates for the rearmost points of attach ment must be removed 3 Position the carrier gently across the roof with the rigid foot towards you Hold the foot clear of the roof to avoid damag ing the paintwork Mounting holes for load carrier front on Coup s and front rear on five door mod els 4 Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins of the foot into the fixing holes In fit ting the rear carrier on Coup s press the foot down over the pins in the mount ing and slide it forward Carefully close the doors on this side so as to hold the feet in place Move to the other side of the car and remove the plastic cover from the adjustable foot Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins of the foot into the fixing holes Starting and driving 159 Carrier mounting rear on Coup s 7 When fitting the rear carrier on Coup s press the fo
156. m will come on e When the volume control is pressed e When the ignition is switched ON if the Audio System was on when the ignition key was last removed The Audio System will be switched off e When the volume control is pressed e When the ignition key is removed e One hour after the ignition was switched OFF if the ignition key has not been removed e When one hour has elapsed since a con trol button was pressed if the Audio IB1163 system was switched on when the i ignition key was not in the switch BAS Bass TRE Treble VOL Volume o BAL Balance Fager The fader control adjusts the balance between the front and rear sets of speakers The Bass Treble and Fader controls must be pressed first to release them Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the balance between the left and right speakers When the control is released it reverts to the volume function BAS TRE FAD controls Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter clockwise to reduce it 94 saab 9 3 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO BAND button 3 to switch to the radio when another source is active Preset station buttons 1 Press once release within a second to select a preset station e g The small figure on the far right of the dis play is the number of the preset button selected Presetting a station Press the desired button and hold it down for more than a second to store the currently tuned sta
157. marks on their scales If your headlight is damaged in an accident the headlight aim may be affected 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 To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows Place the vehicle on a level pad or surface The vehicle should be unladen and fuel tank full and one person or 160 Ibs 75 kg on the drivers seat The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it Tires should be inflated to the prescribed pressure Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen sion Carcare 209 Open the hood and locate the vertical aim level B that you can see through the top of the headlight lens If you find that the headlight needs adjust ment follow these steps 1 Locate the vertical aiming device A located behind and below the outer headlight assembly 2 Turn the vertical aiming screw with a 0 24 in 6mm Hexagonal Allen wrench until the bubble inside the level is cen tered between the two red lines zero 3 Check the horizontal aim 1 and adjust as necessary The horizontal aiming Vertical adjustment Horizontal adjustment device 2 is located behind the inner A Vertical aiming device 1 Horizontal aim headlight assembly Turn the horizontal B Vertical aim level 2 Horizontal aiming device
158. n trol device incorporated in the car s exhaust system It consists of a metal canister witha honeycomb insert the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer mixture of precious metals Use only unleaded gasoline Leaded gas oline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter To ensure that the catalytic converter con tinues to function properly and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components the following points must be observed e Have the car serviced regularly in accor dance with the service program The fuel and ignition systems are particularly important in this context Always be alert to any misfiring of the engine not running on all cylinders and any loss of power or performance At the first sign of a malfunction reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible If the engine fails to start in very cold weather or if the battery is dead the car can be push started manual gearbox only or started using jumper cables to a donor battery However as soon as you Starting and driving 137 Engine management system with catalytic converter 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor lambda probe 3 Catalytic converter have started the engine it is important that it runs on all cylinders If itis misfiring allow it to idle for up to five minutes to give it tim
159. n considered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it can start to look shabby It is agood idea to clean and recondition the leather twice a year in conjunction with a general spring cleaning of the car after the winter and in the autumn for instance In hot dry climates the leather will need to be treated more frequently Moisten a soft cloth in a mild soap solution Carefully apply this damp not wet cloth to the leather working in light circular move ments until the leather is clean Repeat the procedure using clean water and then leave the leather to dry thoroughly Finally treat the leather with a conditioner Apply the leather conditioner using a soft cloth and the same circular movements as described above After it has dried polish the leather with a soft dry cloth Follow the directions given above Do not use hot water unknown abrasive polishes sol vents sprays or soaps that might scratch the leather Look after the leather as described and it will stay clean and attrac tive for many years Textile carpeting Vacuum clean the carpeting regularly Car pets can also be cleaned using a brush or carpet shampoo applied with a sponge Do not use vacuum cleaners outdoors unless they are properly grounded Engine bay Clean the engine compartment using an engine detergent and rinse with hot water Cover the headlights and do not aim the Spray nozzle on the e Rad
160. n the magazine Press the button for the cor responding CD If the selected CD is already being played playback will restart from the first track IB1164 If the selected CD tray e g 3 is empty the following will appear on the display After two seconds the status of the trays in the magazine i e loaded or empty will be shown on the display e g If for some reason the CD selected by the preset button cannot be played playback of the current CD will continue Track change 2 Touch lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing lt lt SEEK once will restart play back from the beginning of the current track Thus to play the preceding track touch lt lt SEEK twice Rapid play When lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt is pressed and held rapid play will be initiated with the time and track showing on the display e g If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds the rapid play will be even faster Rapid play stops when the button is released Fast track changes Touch SEEK mid segment to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of lt lt SEEK and SEEK gt gt The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on Choose the mode that you find most convenient CD PLAY Pressing and holding lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt starts Rapid play CD TRACK
161. n as the engine has started and is running smoothly at very low temperatures you may need to run the starter for up to 50 seconds Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2 3 minutes after starting Starting and driving 136 Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for 5 10 seconds This will prevent the engine being flooded exces sively rich fuel air mixture Now start the engine in the normal way do not touch the accelerator Ifthe engine stalls immediately after starting e g if the clutch was released too quickly do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine Every time the engine is switched off the spark plugs are automatically cleaned If your attempt to start nevertheless fails let go of the ignition key and allow it to spring back This initiates more vigorous cleaning of the sparking plugs which goes on for about 5 seconds Then start in the ordinary way Do not touch the accelerator if the accelerator is pressed to the floor the fuel supply is shut off Starting and driving Important considerations for driving The engine management system in the Saab 9 3 is called Saab Trionic T7 The system manages the ignition fuel injection and turbo boost pressure The Trionic T7 system developed by S
162. n hilly country with the wrong gear selected resulting in abnormally frequent gear changing Try selecting position 1 2 or 3 High ambient temperatures can also increase the temper ature of the transmission fluid or the oil cooler may be faulty As the transmission fluid temperature increases its useful ser vice life is reduced Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 156 Remember to use engine braking selec tor position 1 2 or 3 to spare the brakes when you are driving on a long or steep downhill slope Select the same gear as you would on the corresponding uphill slope Brake failure can result from overheated brakes Towing Towing a car with automatic transmission see page 162 Selector positions p To shift out of the P position you must depress the brake pedal and the ignition must be ON The parking position P must only be selected when the car is ata complete standstill The selec tor lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically immobilized Always apply the park ing brake after parking the car The engine can be started R The reverse R position must only be selected when the car is at a complete standstill The detent release button must be pressed before the selector lever can be moved to R Wait until reverse gear has engaged car starts to creep before touching the accelerator N In the Neutral position N the transmission is dis engaged from the engine The engi
163. namel until the surface of the repaired area is flush with the surround ing paintwork Stir both primer and touch up enamel thor oughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next Two coat enamel Carcare 203 Anti corrosion 123 49g A 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 Touch up stone chip damage as follows 1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area 2 Then apply the primer base color and finally the enamel To achieve the best finish apply two or three coats of primer Surface treatment composition NOOR OND Body panel Zinc certain parts 7 5 um Phosphate coating Cathodic ED 28 um Intermediate coat 35 um Metallic base solid base15 um Clear enamel 40 um treatment The entire car is corrosion protected at the factory in different stages by an electrolytic immersion coating and a polyester based protective coating to protect against corro sion caused by stones flung up by the wheels A thin penetrating anti rust oil is also applied in cavities and body members In addition to conventional anti corrosion treatment like painting underbody treat ment and cavity treatment most of the body panel surfaces ar
164. nce by an authorized Saab dealer Instruments and controls 55 Parking brake warning light The light will show when the parking brake is on see page 151 If the car driven with the parking brake on will also come on and a chime will sound The parking brake is mechanical and oper ates on the rear wheels e Always apply the parking brake when parking e Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key e Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving see page 151 PARK 56 Instruments and controls Anti lock brake warning This light together with EA ana E inai cates that a fault has occurred in the ABS system Conventional braking without the ABS function will still be available For safety reasons stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid see page 176 If the level is normal depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times Now check the level again If the level is still normal you may drive the car with considerable cau tion to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked e If the ABS is inoperative there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking e If the level of brake fluid in the reser voir is below the MIN mark the car should be towed to an authorized Saab dealer Ge Airbag warning light This light together with EA will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag sys
165. nce frequency display Touch AS AutoStore ON OFF Press and hold briefly automatic tuning and storing of the 6 strongest stations in the area in which you are currently driving Touch change frequency band Press once Mute ON OFF on CD tuner only Press once activate Weather Band 92 Saab 9 3 Audio System Cassette player See page 96 Touch choice of play when another sound source is active Changing cassette side Take out the cassette Touch music search Touch and hold fast wind Touch centrally on SEEK Blank skip off on see page 97 CD player See page 99 E cp Touch change to CD playback when other sound source is active Press and hold briefly random playback Touch SEEK at either end to change track Press and hold briefly fast playback or fast track changes Touch center on SEEK change between functions fast playback PLAY and fast track changes TRACK Remove CD CD changer option See page 101 Touch change to CD changer when CD player is active Two touches change to CD changer when radio or cassette player is active Press and hold briefly random playback of entire magazine Touch SEEK at either end to change track Touch and hold briefly fast playback Press SEEK center once Switch between Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search TRACK Selects disc in magazine saab 9 3 Audio System 93 Sound controls ON OFF The Audio Syste
166. ne can be started but first ensure that the parking brake is on to prevent the car from moving off unexpect edly To prevent the engine and transmission from becoming hotter than necessary select N for stops other than brief ones e g if stuck in a traffic jam The normal drive position D is recommended for waiting at traffic lights Starting and driving 145 D The Drive position D is the position for normal motoring Gear changes between 1st and 4th will take place automatically the timing of which is determined by the throttle accelerator position and the speed of the car After moving the selector lever to D pause to give the gear time to engage car starts to pull 3 In position 3 4th gear is locked out The car will start in 1st gear and normal gear changing up and down will take place automatically between gears 1 2 and 3 Position 3 is recommended on roads with fre quent bends and in congested traffic Moving the selector lever from D to 3 will cause a downshift to 3rd gear which will give better engine braking Do not move the selector to position 3 at speeds in excess of 90 mph 150 km h 2 Position 2 is recommended in hilly country This gear enables the performance of the engine to be exploited better and also provides effective engine braking Normal gear changing up and down between 1st and 2nd gear will take place automatically Third and 4th gears are locked out Do not move the select
167. nect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative ora major metal engine part with a good ground Do not connect to or you will get a short that could injure you or would damage the battery and maybe other parts as well Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative ter minal Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a major metal part with a good ground on the engine of the vehi cle with the discharged battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the discharged bat tery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dis charged battery If it does not start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they do not
168. ning and indicator lights will come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting see page 58 Under normal conditions these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started Warning oil pressure en gine oil This symbol comes on together with if the oil pressure in the engine is too low If the symbol flashes or comes on while you are driving stop as soon as possible and where it is safe to do so switch off the engine and check the engine oil level see page 172 The car must not be driven under any cir cumstances when the warning lamp is on Too low oil pressure will damage the engine Warning charging This light comes on together with ifthe battery is not charging If it comes on while you are driving stop the car as soon as pos sible and switch off the engine Check the alternator drive belt see page 179 If the belt has broken the engine may overheat cooling system will not function properly the belt is slack or broken battery charging will be poor and engine cooling unsatisfactory O ag Brake warning light This light will come on together with PAM it there is insufficient brake fluid in the reser voir see page 176 If the ABS warning light is on at the same time the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault See anti lock brake warn ing Never drive the car when these warning lights are on Danger of brake failure Have the brake system checked at o
169. nnection can be made with one press on AUTO or pressing ECON The function can be programmed for automatic A C disconnection when the outside temperature falls below 57 F 14 C see Programming II page 87 The temperature air distribution and fan speed will still be controlled auto matically After you have depressed OFF there will be no control You can re activate by pressing AUTO or by again pressing OFF which gives the latest setting Starting in cold weather The automatic climate control system selects the defroster position max heating and low fan speed to begin with As the engine temperature rises the fan speed is increased and air is routed towards the floor As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value both the fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by the system Starting in hot weather The automatic cli mate control system selects air to the panel vents and high fan speed Recirculation is switched on about 30 seconds after starting if the selected cabin temperature is mark edly lower than the actual temperature Unless the ECON button has been depressed the A C compressor is always switched on at outside temperatures above 32 F 0 C in order to cool and dehumidify the incoming air unless the ECON button has been depressed As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the sys
170. nsmission Rating EEC at 5750 rpm Max torque EEC at 1900 rom Compression ratio 2 3 Turbo 230 hp manual transmission Rating EEC at 5500 rpm Max torque EEC at 2500 rpm Compression ratio 185 hp 136 kW 194 0 ft lb 263 Nm 9 2 1 185 hp 136 kW 184 4 ft llb 250 Nm 9 2 1 205 hp 151 kW 209 ft lb 283 Nm 9 2 1 205 hp 151 kW 184 4 ft lb 250 Nm 9 2 1 230 hp 169 kW 258 1 ft lb 350 Nm 9 3 1 Electrical system Voltage Battery capacity Starter motor ee Alternator rating Firing order Spark plugs 2 0 Turbo 185 bhp 2 0 Turbo 205 bhp Viggen Electrode gap Drive belts 2 0 Turbo and Viggen Drive belt IB929 Technical data 12V 60 Ah 1 4 kW 130 A 14 V 1 3 4 2 225 NGK PFR 7H 10 NGK PFR 7H 10 NGK PFR 7H 10 1 0 mm Outside length 2345 mm 226 Technical data Manual transmission Type Oil type for topping up Oil capacity Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear Automatic transmission Type Gear selector positions Oil quantity total Oil volume on changing Oil type Clutch type Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 4th gear 5 speed fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential Saab synthetic man ual gearbox oil 1 8 gts 1 8 1 26 42 Electronically con trolled 4 speed with torque converter and differential PRND321 7 4 ats 7 2 litres 3 4 qts 3 25 litres Texaco Texamatic Dexron III mineral oil based
171. nstrument panel The light begins to work after the vehicle is warmed up and provides you with a good indication when to shift to a higher gear It is not necessary or recommended to follow the shift up recommendations in all driving conditions for example when driv ing in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill grades However shifting with the light should result in improved fuel economy Therefore for reduced fuel consumption and better energy conservation you should make a habit of shifting before or when the shift up light comes on Starting and driving 141 Automatic transmission e Make it a habit to keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position to prevent the car from creeping for ward or backwards if reverse is selected e The car must be at a standstill before P Ror Nis selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park If the car is still moving when adrive position is subse quently selected this could cause an accident or damage the automatic transmission Never park the car with the selector lever in a drive position even if the parking brake is on If you want to leave the car with the engine running move the selector lever to P or N and apply the parking brake Starting and driving Selector lever 1 Catch 2 Button for SPORT position 3 Button for WINTER position The electronic control module for the auto matic transmission recei
172. nt and rear jacking points are located behind covers that must be removed 2 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the recess in the sill 3 Make sure that the jack fully engages the recess in the sill and that the base of the jack is steady and flat on the ground 4 Turn the jack handle clockwise until it just begins to lift the car Jacking points for a floor jack 5 Remove the wheel cover where appli cable Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn 6 Turn the jack handle to raise the wheel clear of the ground Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel 7 Fitthe wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown opposite pairs Tighten the studs enough for the studs and wheel to be seated correctly See page 199 for sequence 198 Car care Saab 9 3 Viggen The minimum permis sible wheel diameter is 16 due to the size of the brake discs Position for jack Saab 9 3 Viggen 9 Recheck the wheel bolts after a few 8 Lower the car and tighten the wheel miles bolts to the correct torque in the sequence shown opposite pairs Tightening torque Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Do not overtighten the bolts using an impact wrench not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the
173. nt passenger in the event of a side impact In a side impact only the airbag on that side will be activated and only then if certain pre determined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and at which point on the car s side the impact occurs The sensors which are fitted in the front doors sense the rise in pressure caused by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteris tics of this pressure rise 1 2 3 4 Side Airbag 24 Side Air Bag Operational Details Side airbag components Side airbags SRS Sensor Moisture barrier Label on seat This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra interior trim should be fit ted Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not pro viding the intended protection either e Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated air bag See owners manual for IMPORTANT Safety 27 For optimum protection sit upright in the seat with your safety belt correctly fastened The sensors for the side airbags are fitted in the doors We advise against doing any work on the doors that could affect the mois ture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors It is essential that the mois ture barrier thick plastic film in the door is not damaged in any
174. nter of the steering wheel Electrical windows e Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being raised Make sure that all passengers keep their heads hands and fingers clear of the window openings before you begin raising the windows e Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to avoid the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the windows The electric window motors are equipped with overload protection If this protection should trip wait several seconds before operating the electric windows again To open Press the window symbol on the button The switches for the front windows have a third position for automatic opening of the window Press the switch down all the way to lower the window completely To cancel automatic lowering of the win dow lift the switch briefly To close Lift the symbol side of the button The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when the window is fully closed or when the switch is released 1 Control sunroof soft top operation Convertible 2 Window switches front Interior equipment trunk 119 3 Control for disengaging the window switches at the rear Child safety rear windows ON OFF The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the ON OFF switch in the panel on the center console When the switch is ON the rear side win dows can be operated by the switch on each rear door When
175. ntil the SID gives an OK signal Lock the soft top with the locking handle Note that all side windows will be auto matically lowered an inch or two a few centimetres so as to protect the seal Convertible 45 strips when the soft top is raised The window operation is bypassed throughout the raising cycle to prevent the windows being raised 3 Pull the front end of the soft top down with the aid of the closing handle and lock the soft top by rotating the locking handle up e Pull the handle down e Rotate the handle upwards the soft top will be locked e Push the handle in Check that the hooks have locked the soft top 46 Convertible 4 Raise the side windows by sliding the ROOF button forward a second time Alternatively use the central operating switch for the side windows 5 Check that there are no fault messages on the SID see page 48 Manual raising of the soft top Manual operation of the soft top must be resorted to only to raise it in an emer gency e g in case of an electrical or hydraulic fault After manual raising the soft top must on no account be folded down manually since this could cause damage to the soft top mechanism Points 6 to 8 are only valid if the soft top is operated manually when the soft top ton neau is locked Valve for manual raising of the soft top oh Tip the backrests of the rear seats for ward 2 Unlock the rear seat backrest with the ignition key just
176. o clean the heads inside the cassette player to maintain good reproduction and to prevent unneces sary wear To reset the playing time meter 1 Remove the current tape 2 Load the cleaning tape and play it for the required time 3 Remove the cleaning tape and reload the other one CD player option To select the CD mode load a CD into the deck or if one is already loaded press the CD RDM button Insert the CD label side up and allow the mechanism to load it automatically Play back of the first track will start and the follow ing message will appear on the display A tiny amber colored LED indicator to the left of the disc tray is illuminated when a disc is loaded When all the tracks have been played the CD player will restart playback from track 1 To cancel playback press the eject or RADIO button Track search 1 Touch lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Touching lt lt SEEK once will restart play back from the beginning of the current track To change to the preceding track touch SEEK twice saab 9 3 Audio System 99 IB1165 Rapid play passage search When lt lt SEEK or SEEK gt gt is pressed and held rapid play will be initiated with the time and track showing on the display e g If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds the rapid play will be even faster Rapid play stops when the button is released 100
177. odule ECM monitors many different engine parameters such as e Intake manifold pressure e Intake air temperature e Crankshaft position e Engine coolant temperature e Throttle position e The oxygen content of the exhaust gases The ECM receives information regarding engine knocking from a sophisticated feed back function in the ignition discharge unit By processing all of this information the Tri onic system can control fuel injector open ing duration ignition timing and turbo charger boost pressure to provide excellent engine performance while maintaining low emissions and fuel consumption The Trionic engine management system continuously monitors the operation of these systems and has on board diag nostic capabilities OBD II If the CHECK ENGINE light in the main instrument illu minates the Trionic ECM has detected a problem The car will continue to operate but performance may be diminished You should have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as possible ORVR Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery All hydrocarbons formed when refuelling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere The hydro carbons are absorbed in an evaporative emission canister When the engine is sub sequently started the evaporative emission canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut off valve The hydro carbon air mixture passes through the evap canister purge valve an
178. of Dolby Laboratories Licens ing Corporation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment saab 9 3 Audio System 107 Multipath interference When the radio waves from an FM transmit ter collide with a large building for example they will be reflected so that they reach the car antenna slightly later than the direct waves This is referred to as multipath dis tortion The effect is liable to be blamed upon malfunctions in the radio Antenna The antenna of the Audio System is motor ized Saab 9 3 Viggen Coup and 5 door The antenna is located on the roof For the cleaning of the motorized antenna see the section headed Washing page 201 Shadow effect Because FM radio waves travel in straight lines from the transmitter a shadow effect can occur when tall buildings or hills obstruct the interference path from the transmitter to the car Sources of FM interference Interference to FM reception can be caused by the electrical systems in other vehicles particularly if the signal from the transmitter is weak To maintain good radio reception do not tint the rear windshield particularly with film containing small metal flakes 108 Saab 9 3 Audio System Cross modulation Radio waves FM AM Sources of AM interference When the radio is tuned to a weak transmit FM radio waves radiate in straight linesfrom AM
179. oklet is your permanent record of the services per formed It also includes a log sheet for unscheduled repairs It is advisable to retain receipts and if pos sible copies of shop work orders for all ser vice and repair work wherever performed Maintenance and owner assistance Service costs Dealer pricing practices and labor for ser vice work vary Saab s recommended ser vice times for each service point do not include the labor required to replace wear items such as wiper blades brake pads or tires Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment when necessary are also addi tional Dealer charges for general shop material regulated hazardous waste removal recy cling expenses or other operation costs may also be applied to service and repair invoices and are apt to vary by dealer and location 213 Owner assistance Warranties and service problem assistance For complete information about all applica ble warranties including the New Car War ranty Perforation Warranty Vehicle Emis sion Warranty and Emission Perforation Warranty consult the Warranties and Ser vice Record Booklet which accompanies this Owner
180. omatic transmission The key for this lock also fits all other locks in the car The key number is on a small plastic tag delivered together with the keys Be sure to save this plastic tab since it has the key number on it LOCK position Put the gear lever in reverse and turn the ignition key to the LOCK posi tion For cars with automatic transmission select the Parking P position and turn the ignition key to the LOCK position The gear lever is now locked The key can only be removed when the gear lever is in this position The parking lights the hazard warning lights and the interior lighting can still be illuminated OFF position Gear lever is not locked manual transmission Automatic transmission gear lever is locked until brake pedal is depressed ON position The entire electrical system is operative Do not leave the key in the ON position while the engine is not running Turn the key to the LOCK position to disconnect the electrical system When you turn the key to the ON position the warnings and indicators in the main instrument light so that you can check to see that they are functioning properly They are extinguished after approx 3 seconds Start position ST The starter motor operates in this position When you release the key it springs back to the ON position Restarting the starter motor is pre vented If starting is unsuccessful you must turn the key back to a posi tion between OFF and LOCK
181. on centrate the load over the axle and keep it as low as possible The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is 5 to 7 Of the trailer weight with a maximum per missible tongue weight of 165 lbs 75 kg Note that this load must be added to the total load for the car If this now exceeds the specified load capacity the load in the trunk will have to be reduced by a corresponding amount Driving considerations Always take extra care when towing a trailer as the car s handling will be different and its braking effect reduced The trailer s braking system and suspension also havea considerable effect on these characteris tics see also Driving with a load page 160 If the car is equipped with automatic trans mission select position 1 when ascending or descending steep hills If the Automatic transmission fault indicator warning comes on cease towing until the problem has been recti fied Distribution of load in trailer a Light b Moderate c Heavy Driving with a roof rack load A roof load will affect the car s center of gravity and aerodynamics Be aware of this when cornering and driv ing in crosswinds e Adjust your speed to the prevailing conditions The maximum permissible roof load is 220 Ibs 100 kg Note that the roof load is included in the car s maximum permissible load See page 221 Strong sturdy roof carriers designed spe cial
182. on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on Rear fog light Press the button to switch on the rear fog light which will only come on if the head lights or front fog lights are on The rear fog light will go off automatically when the engine is switched off When the fog light is next needed it will have to be switched on manually again Your Saab is equipped with one rear fog light and this is located on the driver s side in the rear tail light housing Make sure you are familiar with the appli cable provincial state law regarding the use of rear fog lights Front fog lights Press the button to switch on the fog lights fitted in the front spoiler These should be used in poor visibility They will only operate on low beam and switch off automatically on high beam Make sure you are familiar with the appli cable provincial state law regarding the use of fog lights In poor visibility avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front If the vehicle stops suddenly you may be unable to avoid a collision and therefore risk injury to yourself and others 74 Instruments and controls Instrument lighting The brightness of the instrument lighting can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent to the headlight switch the ignition switch shall be in position ON See also Night panel on page 69 In daylight or other equally bright light the instrument and
183. on must have been off for at least 10 minutes before you try out the saved setting 1 Select the desired settings 2 Press cz at the same time The ACC background lighting flashes to confirm that the informa tion has been stored Example If you want the ACC system to distribute the air to the dash vents from the start proceed as follows 1 Start the engine 2 Press the button a 3 Press and at the same time 4 Shut off the key 5 Thesystem will memorize this new program 10 minutes after the key is shut off Cancelling program A saved setting is deleted only by pressing at the same time The ACC display flashes to confirm that deletion has been effected Programming Il It is also possible to customize the ACC system to adapt to driving and weather conditions Operation in AUTO mode Standard operation in after Programming Il AUTO mode The A C compressor is not A C compressor cuts in switched on until the out when outside tempera side temperature goes ture is above 32 F above 55 F 13 O C This function can be used to save fuel since the A C compressor will not be in action for so long a time In wet weather however the A C compressor should be on at below 57 F 14 C as well since this reduces the risk of misting on the windows Rear window heating can only be switched on manu ally The heating will come on about five seconds after the engine has started if
184. only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains Car must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground Never crawl underneath car when it is jacking up JACKING INSTRUCTIONS Set parking brake and shift transmission into park Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed See illustrations Crank jack so that car begins to lift Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under N gt o Soft top Saab 9 3 cap and prying up z 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit Loosen wheel bolts C o n ve rt I b l e 6 i ip that tire clears ground Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel P u sh the h an dle In befo re 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel a is not loose A WARNING d rivin g away 8 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order s See illustrations Keep hands away from moving parts of the convertable top There WOU id otherwise be aera e Failure to do so may cause personal injury i 5o oa Do not raise or lower top with passengers in the rear seat a risk of Inj u ry Personl injury may result from head contact with top 44 92 161 IB963 Jack Keep hands away from moving parts of the convertible top Failure to do so may cause personal injury Do not raise or lower top with passengers in the rear seat Personal injury may result from head contact with top The jack is designed solely for use in changing a
185. ons are available through your Saab dealer Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat When does the airbag inflate The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collision depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object The airbag can only be activated once in the same incident Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated even if it is possi ble What wont trigger the airbag The airbag will not be activated in all front end collisions For instance if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding e g a snow drift or a hedge or a solid object at a low impact speed the airbag will not necessarily be triggered 26 Safety How loud is the inflation The noise of the inflation is certainly loud but it is very short lived and will not damage your hearing For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all all they remember is the noise of the crash Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed Definitely not Children 12 and under can be injured or killed by the airbag The BACK SEA
186. or airbag on passenger s side Operation of the airbag in a front end collision Moment of impact Sensor detects retardation and sends a signal via the control module to a gas generator that inflates the airbag The inflating airbag cushions the driver Airbag now fully inflated The steering column has collapsed and the airbag starts to deflate Even if the car is equipped with an SRS airbag safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident Always use your safety belt Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat and with your seat as far back as is practical This is to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of the seat when the airbag inflates and also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate Never attach anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instru ment panel as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth such as a pipe for instance Some components of the airbag will be hot for a short time In some circum stances the airbag can cause burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates deflates Safety 23 e Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering wheel c
187. or to position 2 at speeds in excess of 70 mph 110 km h 146 Starting and driving 1 Position 1 should be used when maximum engine braking is required on steep downhill slopes and to avoid frequent gear changing on steep climbs Do not move the selector to position 1 at speeds in excess of 30 mph 50 km h If the gear selector lever is moved from position D to 1 a change down to 3rd gear will occur at about 110 mph 180 km h A change down to 2nd gear will occur at about 75 mph 120 km h and to 1st gear at about 40 mph 65 km h When position 1 is selected all the other gears will be locked out Manual gear changing is not recommended on slippery roads 2 0 Turbo 185 hp and 205 hp If one of the drive wheels spins excessively the engine torque will be reduced to avoid damaging the transmission Kick down When the accelerator is pressed down hard a downshift to the next lower gear will occur to provide maximum acceleration e g for over taking The change up to the next gear again will take place either when the accelerator is released or when maximum engine speed for that gear is reached Adaptive gear change patterns Adaptive gear change patterns are selected automatically depend ing on the engine load This function applies in the Normal and Sport modes The change occurs at a higher rotation speed and the gear remains engaged for a longer period if the control module senses that the load does not drop T
188. ors can damage your car s fuel system leading to the need for repairs which are not covered by Saab s product warranty The engine control module ECM mon itoring the engine parameters also stores fault codes Under certain circumstances this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE lamp fol thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer see page 57 NOTE always observe the following two measures e Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started Screw on the fuel filler cap until you hear three distinct clicks e Avoid driving with the fuel low level indicator illuminated The symbol illuminates when less than approxi mately 2 5 gallons 10 litres of fuel remains in the tank Engine Break in Period Pistons cylinder bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform wear resistant sur faces If anew engine is driven too hard this grad ual process of bedding in will not be possi ble and the life of the engine will be short ened During the first 1 200 miles 2 000 km do not exceed 5 000 rpm In addition refrain from driving the car at full throttle other than for brief instances during the first 1 800 miles 3 000 km Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in about 90 miles 150 km if the car is driven largely under stop and go conditions or about 300 miles 500 km of high
189. ot down over the pins in the mounting and slide it forward 8 Make the carrier hand tight by turning the knob clockwise 160 Starting and driving Towing the car e The towing vehicle should always be heavier than the vehicle being towed Never allow passengers to ride in the car being towed Remember that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is off Driving with a load The driving characteristics of the car are affected by the way it is loaded e Place heavy loads as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk Secure the load to the tie downs see page 129 e The load should be such that the car s total weight or axle weight are not exceeded see page 221 Heavy loads mean that the car s center of gravity is further back As a result the car will sway more during evasive steering e Never exceed the permissible load in the roof box even if there is room for more e Ensure that the tire pressure is correct slight overinflation is preferable to under inflation The braking distance of a loaded car is Much greater pressure than normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal Front towing eye Nor does the steering pump operate when the engine is off The steering will therefore be much heavier than usual Always seek professional help if the car needs to be towed Transporting the car always greater Keep your distance from the vehicle in front The
190. ould get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer Be sure everyone using the car is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system work This will avoid the alarm being triggered inadvertently 36 security Activating the car alarm The car alarm anti theft system is activated deactivated when the car is locked unlocked by the remote control or by the key The car alarm cannot be activated if the driver s door is open or if the ignition switch is in position ON If on the other hand one of the other doors or the trunk or hood is open or opened and not closed again during the 10 seconds delay period it will be excluded from the alarm function If it is then closed a new delay period of ten seconds will start and the door or trunk or hood will once again be secured by the alarm system As usual the LED will be on continuously during the new delay period and will start to flash every three seconds after the 10 sec onds period has elapsed Window glass sensor The car alarm anti theft system incorpo rates a sensor that monitors the window glass for the sound of breakage The sensor is fitted inside the rear dome light on Con vertibles in the front interior light To avoid false alarms such as the alarm being triggered by children or pets left inside the car the sensor can be temporarily dis abled To disable the sensor To disable the sensor first turn off the igni tion and remove the ke
191. ounterclockwise if the sunroof is open at the rear edge Interior equipment trunk 121 1 Interior lighting is off 2 Lighting comes on when a door is opened 3 Interior lighting on continuously Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one dome light in the front and one in the back The switch for the interior lighting is on the over head panel next to the rearview mirror When the switch is in the mid position door activated the interior lighting will come on e When the car is unlocked from outside e When any door is opened with the ignition off e When the ignition key is withdrawn from the switch The lighting goes out about 12 seconds after the doors are closed or when the igni tion is turned on provided that the switch is in the mid position If the doors are left open and the switch is in position 2 or 3 with the ignition off the inte rior lighting is turned off automatically after 20 minutes to preserve battery life The sun visors are equipped with vanity mir rors On certain model variants the sun visors are fitted with vanity lighting which turns on when the cover is lifted 9 3 Convertible see page 52 Rear seat lighting 1 Reading lights 2 Dome light Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when you open and close the trunk if the Switching button is set to ON The lighting can also be switched on and off using the button on the light 122 Interior equipmen
192. our car When the key is inserted in the ignition the code is checked If it matches the car can be started Two keys remote controls are supplied with the car It is possible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car If one is lost contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement If an additional remote or key is to be added all of the orig inal keys and remotes must be brought to the dealer so that the control module can learn to recognize the new components For this reason we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long journeys and to keep them separate Remote control 1 To lock 2 Tounlock 3 To unlock trunk lid To open trunk lid Convertible The remote control contains delicate elec tronics and should therefore not be exposed to water or handled roughly Locking unlocking by remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock Electronic starting interlock immobilizer Each time the key is removed from the igni tion the electronic starting interlock is acti vated and the car is thus immobilized see also page 36 Locking unlocking the car When the car is locked and unlocked with the remote control or the key see page 35 the theft alarm is also affected To lock by remote control 1 Press once on the control all doors locked The hazard warning lights will flash once to confirm The trunk lid cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on the drive
193. outboard of the left rear headrest and tip it forward 3 Remove the round rubber cover over the hydraulic valve 4 Open the valve about half a turn 5 Open the trunk lid 6 Take out the wheel lug wrench 7 Inthe soft top tonneau mechanism and inside the trunk lid lining on the right hand side is a hole into which the straight part of the tool is to be inserted see the figure Tool fitted for manual unlocking 1 or locking 2 of the tonneau cover 8 Unlock the tonneau cover by pulling the tool backwards The cover should lift half an inch or so a centimetre or so Remove the tool Close the trunk lid Convertible 47 Manual raising of the soft top 9 ill 1 Stand at the side of the car and open the tonneau cover by grasping its black part 10 ill 2 Get into the car and stand on the lowered backrest Do not touch the hinges and struts of the soft top during raising Keep your hands clear of the upper beam of the windshield this is a pinch hazard area Do not oper ate the soft top with passengers in the rear seat or with bystanders right next to the car 11 ill 3 Take hold of the handle and pull the soft top up 12 Climb down onto the floor and pull the soft top towards the windshield Raise the 5th bow rear window 13 Stand atthe side ofthe car andclose the tonneau cover NOTE Close the cover carefully so as not to damage the small flaps in the front 14 Tip down the 5th bow rear w
194. output and thus reduces the speed of the car as well Fuel gauge The fuel tank capacity is 17 0 gal 64 liters The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the tank When this is down to about 2 5 gal 10 liters a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on see page 56 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be travelled on the remaining fuel see page 62 Refueling see page 138 Instruments and controls 61 Gear selector indication cars with automatic transmission An indicator showing which gear is selected is situated in the main instrument panel 62 Instruments and controls Trip computer SID Saab Information Display The car is equipped with SID Saab Information Display This instrument con tains a varying number of functions depend ing on the standard of equipment and the model variant SID 2 displays CHECK messages and has four trip computer functions SID 3 displays CHECK messages and has eight trip computer functions see page 65 It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s attention can oth erwise easily be distracted from the road SID 2 SID 2 Selecting the function Use the M and a buttons to scroll through the following functions TEMP Outdoor temperature and Date D T E Estimated range distance to empty fuel tank FUEL Average fuel
195. own on the main instru ment panel see page 147 The Winter mode is intended for use when pulling away and driving on icy roads In this mode the transmission starts in 3rd gear to starting and driving 143 provide better grip andthe WINTER indica Shift Lock override tor appears on the main instrument panel When the ignition is turned to OFF the auto matic transmission will automatically revert to Normal mode see page 147 Adaptive gear change pattern is a func tion of the Normal and Sport modes It allows gear changing to be suited to the pre vailing driving conditions The transmission control module senses the engine load and temperature of the transmission and selects one of the four available gear change pat terns Unnecessary gear changes and undesired temperature increases in the transmission are avoided The automatic transmission has a special shift pattern during the first minute after a cold engine is started so that the catalytic converter will reach its correct working tem perature more rapidly Lock up function The automatic transmission has a lock up function which renders the torque con verter inoperative in 2nd 3rd and 4th gears The result is reduction in the engine speed and hence fuel consumption When the lock up function comes into oper ation it may give the impression of an over drive being engaged Due to electrical problems it may not be possible to move the selector out of the
196. page 231 Security 39 Overview of LED signals and SID messages LED signal SID message Reason action Activation during 10 second delay Comes on for 10 seconds SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a faulty sensor or siren Alarm activated after delay Flashes once every third DEN k Uaa by an autho second 5 ae C ao J KEY NOT ACCEPTED Fault in key transmitter or in igni tion switch receiver Turn ignition Alarm not activated Off switch to ON and press one of the buttons on the remote control Start Door trunk lid or hood open or Flashes three times per sec the engine opened during delay period ond for 10 seconds Have the car checked by an autho Unlocking the trunk lid Flashes three times per sec rized Saab dealer ond for 10 seconds REPLACE KEY BATTERY Fit a new battery in the remote con Closing of door trunk lid or hood Comes on for 10 seconds stordaay pong Pomorie Sone Car alarm not activated onds intervals circuit Fault in a switch serving doors hood Flashing instead of being e REMOTE KEY Turn the ignition key to position ON or trunk lid on continuously during e TRANSPONDR and then press the button for open delay period ing the trunk lid SID displays the number of remote controls and transmitters transponders coded to the car Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries 40 security This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject
197. parent to facili tate checking The level must be a little under the mark KALT COLD on the tank when the engine is cold If the SID message FILL COOLANT FLUID is displayed the level in the expansion tank should be checked Top up as necessary with equal parts of clean water and coolant Use only coolant approved by Saab If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine to normal temper ature and top up again as necessary Coolant The cooling system is filled at the factory with coolant containing a 50 concentra tion of acombined antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor A weaker mixture will result in reduced anticorrosion protection For pro tection against freezing in very cold weather a stronger concentration will be needed A 60 concentration of antifreeze will pro vide protection at temperatures down to 58 F 50 C The corrosion inhibiting properties of the coolant deteriorate over time but coolant approved by Saab can be used for year round protection Change the coolant as specified in the service program page 215 and use only coolant approved by Saab other makes may need changing more frequently and may damage the sys tem Coolant expansion tank Carcare 175 5 Mix antifreeze and water in a suitable container Use only Saab approved WARNING coolant aa 6 Add the coolant slowly to the expansion e Proceed with caution if the radiator is tank This will take about
198. plays and lighting to the normal mode press the Night Panel button Setting the date 1 Use a or hy to select TEMP DATE 2 Press the CLEAR button and iw for at least one second year starts to flash and a chime sounds 3 Set the year using a or 4 Touch CLEAR 5 Set the month in the same way 6 Touch CLEAR 7 Set the day in the same way 8 Press CLEAR to save the date setting Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units METRIC US km miles km h mph mph mph litres US gallons 24 hours 12 hours CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options English Swedish German French Italian and Spanish Selecting units and language 1 Depress the CLEAR button and a at the same time for 4 seconds until an audible signal sounds 2 Select the required units with hy or ap 3 Briefly depress the CLEAR button 4 Press v or Bio select the required language 5 Briefly depress the CLEAR button Clock Set the clock by using the two buttons under the digital clock on the left of the display Programming features see page 231 SID 3 SCC It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s attention can oth erwise easily be distracted from the road Selecting the function Use the o button to scroll through the following functions DIST Distance to destination Trip meter ARRIV Estimated time of arrival
199. quipment trunk 129 e Never place any objects on top of the Load opening Tie downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk Place the load as far in as possible Trunk lighting To the left in the trunk is a light which goes on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed The lighting can also be turned on and off using the button on the light housing If the trunk lid is left open the lighting will go off after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from being drained Always secure a load properly You can for example use the hip strap in the center rear safety belt This will reduce the risk of having the load thrown about during a collision and causing personal injury Trunk Lay heavy suitcases flat on the floor Then place smaller and lighter items of luggage on top Always secure heavy bulky loads to the four tie downs in the trunk This will reduce risk of having them thrown about during heavy braking or during a collision and causing personal injury When the backrest is lowered narrow objects can also be thrown around and cause injury You should thus secure them well To retain the car s safe normal handling characteristics you must be careful not to exceed its maximum load capacity see page 220 rear parcel shelf In the event of a col lision unsecured cargo may presenta safety hazard and cause personal injuries to vehicle occupants Do not obstruct outwa
200. r s door To unlock by remote control 2 Press once on the control driver s door is unlocked Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm security 31 Central locking 1 To lock 2 Tounlock Locking by key 1 Turn the key clockwise all doors and trunk lid locked The trunk lid cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on the driver s door Unlocking by key 2 Turn the key counterclockwise once the driver s door unlocked Turn the key counterclockwise twice all doors but not trunk lid unlocked 32 Security Switch for operation of central locking The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of the switch on the center console except on Convertibles e To lock all doors press the symbol side of the switch once To unlock the driver s door press the switch once e To unlock all doors press the switch twice This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on sedan The driver s door lock button will lock unlock both on the Convertible If the car is left with the doors open the inte rior lighting will be switched off automati cally after 20 minutes to prevent a dead battery Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood of e Children in particular opening doors
201. r starts to flash and a chime sounds 3 Set the year using o or D 4 Touch SET 5 Set the month in the same way 6 Touch SET 7 Set the day in the same way 8 Press SET to save the date setting Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed warning function 2 Press SET to turn on the function Press CLR to turn off the function When either function is on an asterisk will be visible on the far right of the display The function will be visible even if another func tion has been selected The Alarm and Speed warning settings will not be cancelled when the engine is switched off When the Alarm has been set to come on at a specified time it will only be activated once it will not come on at the same time every day Press SET to turn it on again The Alarm will continue to beep for one minute if not switched off Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be made before the jour ney is started Calculation of arrival time 1 Select DIST using the o button 2 Hold SET until display starts flashing 3 Setthe destination distance using or 4 Press SET to store settings When ARRIV is selected during the journey the arrival time based on the average speed over the past 20 minutes will be displayed Press DIST and the distance remaining to the destination will be displayed in the same way After the distance to destination has decreased to zero
202. ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is set to a low level Adjusting the volume The default setting for START VOL is volume setting 9 and that for TEL VOL is volume setting 14 the highest volume set ting is 30 e Maximum START VOL e TEL VOL To change the volume setting Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Adjust the volume Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the buttons on the bottom row of the Audio System e g RADIO BAND to save the new volume seiting Speed dependent volume SP D VOL ON OFF To change the volume setting The default setting for this function is ON Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Select SP D VOL using lt lt SEEK gt gt Select ON OFF by turning the VOL control Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e g RADIO BAND to save the new volume setting Loudness ON OFF To change the loudness setting The default setting for this function is ON Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Select LOUDNESS using lt lt SEEK gt gt Select ON OFF by turning the VOL control Wait 10 seconds or touch one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e g RADIO BAND to save the new volume setting Steering wheel con
203. rd vision or the ability to exit the vehicle when loading the vehicle When the rear seat backrest is placed upright after having been folded for ward ensure that all rear safety belts are accessible and properly routed Make sure that tire pressures are properly adjusted in accordance with altered vehicle weight refer to tire pressures in the Specifications sec tion of this manual 130 Interior equipment trunk Rear spoiler Saab 9 3 Viggen Coup and Tools and spare wheel iting ggen Coup The tool kit and compact spare wheel are WARNING kept beneath the carpeting in the trunk Saab 9 3 Viggen Coupe and 5 door Avoid placing your hands on the upper part of the rear fender when the tailgate is to be closed because of the risk of getting finger caught between the spoiler and the fender Manually opening the fuel filler door Coupe and 5 door models If the fuel filler door which is controlled by the central locking system does not unlock proceed as follows Check fuse 20 If it is blown or its replace ment blows you can release the lock motor from the door as follows 1 Use a sharp knife to release the pre cut rectangle on the rightin the upholstery in the trunk so that you can access the two retaining screws that secure the lock motor to the fuel filler door 2 Unscrew the retaining screws some what and back them out through the screw holes whereupon the lock motor will be released from
204. re between the front and rear wheels in sucha way as to achieve optimum braking perfor mance regardless of the car s speed and load The ABS system has a built in diagnostic function which will switch on the ABS warn ing light if a fault is detected in the system see page 56 ABS braking confirmation that the sys tem is operating The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on snow or ice but because the wheels cannot lock up some steering control is retained When the ABS system is working i e mod ulation of the brake pressure Is in progress the brake pedal will pulsate and a ticking noise will be heard All this is perfectly nor mal Press the pedal down hard you cannot press too hard and steer the car to safety Braking with ABS evasive steering Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger is past This is critical If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to the pedal This means that you can brake gently to test the condition of the road and adapt your driving accordingly It is well worth practising the use of ABS brakes on a skid pad or other suitable facil ity Starting anddriving 151 Parking brake Parking The parking brake lever is located between the front seats The brake acts on the rear WARNING wheels When the parking brake is on the indicator lamp on the main
205. ring the cooling phase in warm weather the panel vents must be open e Do not manually select recirculation in cold wintery weather The reduced air flow can cause misting and ice on the inside of the windows 1 Sun sensor 2 Interior temperature sensor The system uses five sensors e Outside air temperature e Cabin air temperature e Sun sensor e Blended air temperature located in the heater unit e Coolant temperature The sun sensor is centrally located on the dashboard panel between the defroster nozzles Note that if anything is placed over the sun sensor the ACC system will not function properly Instruments and controls 81 Condensation water When the A C compressor is on the incom ing air is dehumidified The resulting con densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity the more con densation will form 82 Instruments and controls Display S Setting the cabin temperature 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired cabin tempera ture using the two buttons Ne WA Mav ers Econ For Ne a u mr 3 The temperature you have now chosen will be stored remaining in the memory even when the ignition is switched off unless ACC has been programmed with a different ON setting See pro gramming page
206. rive belt 179 Driving in deep water 166 Driving in hot weather 156 Driving technique 153 Driving with a compact spare wheel _ 165 Driving with a roof load 158 Driving with the trunk lid open 166 E Economical motoring 153 Electrical system technical data ___ 225 234 Electrical window Electrically adjustable seats Electrically heated front seats Electrically heated rear seat Index 119 116 118 118 Electrically heated rear window 79 Electronic starting interlock Emergency opening fuel filler door _ Emergency operation of the soft top Convertible 31 131 46 Emergency operation of the sunroof _ 120 Emission control systems Engine bay cleaning Engine bay gasoline engine Engine break in period Engine number Engine oil change Engine oil checking Engine oil grade Engine oil volume Engine variants Engine description Engine technical data Fault codes Audio System Flat spot Folding the soft top Fuel filler door emergency opening _ Fuel gauge Fuel grade 140 170 201 169 153 229 173 172 223 223 225 168 223 110 199 43 131 61 224 Fueling 138 Fuse table 189 Fuses 187 G Gearbox number 229 Gearbox oil checking and changing _ 173 Gearbox oil grade 226 General safety instructions Convertible 42 Glove compartment 123 H Hazard warning lights 72 Head restraint 114 Headlight flasher 71 Hood 168 Horn signal 118 If the car does not start 135 Ignition swi
207. rked to identify the precise nature of the plastic 205 Approximately 90 of the materials in the car can be recycled or recovered where facilities exist Before the car is scrapped all the oils and other fluids that could pollute the environ ment should be recovered from the car It may be of interest in this context to learn that the refrigerant used in the Saab 9 3 s A C and ACC systems R134a contains neither CFCs nor any other chlorine compounds Car care 206 Car care 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A pillar trim PP PP EPDM Windshield trim PP PP EPD Seals EPDM Rear window casing PUR Trim panel ABS C D pillar trim PP Rear light cluster PMMA Corner filler panel PPO PA Rear bumper Expanded PP core PP EPDM sheathing Fuel tank PE Side window casing PP EPDM Side trim PVC A pillar upholstery trim PC ABS textile Rearview mirror ABS Sill scuff plate PP EPDM Wheel arch liner PP Wheel cover PA Direction indicator lamp lens PMMA Front spoiler PP EPDM Front bumper cellular core expanded PP sheathing PP EPDM Fan shroud PP Radiator grille ABS Washer fluid reservoir PE Cowl trim PC ASA ABS _ Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ASA _ Acrylonitrile styrene acrylic plastic EPDM Ethylene propylene rubber PA Polyamide plastic PC Polycarbonate plastic PE Polyethylene PMMA Polymethyl met
208. rmance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Car care 179 Windshield and rear window 1 Push the catch in 1 2 Pull the complete wiper blade down wards so that it comes away from the wiper arm Slide the entire blade out from the arm 180 Car care Headlight wipers 1 Lift the wiper arm off the headlight 2 Detach the wiper blade by pulling it laterally from the wiper arm 3 Fit the new blade by sliding it into the retainer on the wiper arm and pressing it firmly home Washer fluid reservoir Washer The reservoir holds 5 quarts 4 7 litres When the SID message WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW appears there is about 1 5 quarter 1 4 litres left Fill with quality washer fluid available from your Saab dealer and follow the instructions on the package to reduce the risk of freez ing If the reservoir is run dry and the car has a rear window wiper then after refilling you cannot wash the rear window until you have first washed the windscreen Washer jets The washer jets which are adjustable can be cleaned with a pin if necessary The jet for rear window washing is located in the right hand part of the high mounted brake light Changing bulbs 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 Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb to avoi
209. rnment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road character istics and climate Car care Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to a tire is based on straight ahead braking traction test and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics 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 Excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law The temp
210. rranty folder which specifies the regular mainte nance to be carried out The book also con tains important warranty conditions WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed NOTE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to incorpo rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice If you have any queries concerning your car its equipment the warranty conditions or the like your Saab dealer will be pleased to help Best wishes Saab Automobile AB The fitting of accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB can damage other parts of the car The specifications design particulars and illus trations included in the manual are not binding Instrument panel Warning and indicator lights Trip computer Tachometer Saab Information Display SID __ 62 Speedometer Night panel 63 Odometer and trip meter Clock Gauge showing turbo pressure __ Fuel gauge High low beam Temperature gauge Parking lights Daytime running lights Changing bulbs Washers and wipers Rear window wiper Replacing wiper blades __ 179 High low beam control stalk 71 Direction indicators Cruise Control 148 Audio system Cassette player CD player Rear fog light Front fog lights Hazard warning lights 7
211. s essential that the new one should have the same rating as the one being replaced see the Table on page 189 The color of the fuse indicates its amperage Carcare 187 Tool for changing fuses Car care 188 MAXI fuse for soft top system Convertible MAXI fuses The MAXI fuses are housed in the fuse box under the hood These fuses can be checked in the same way as the other fuses The MAXI fuses are designed to protect the car s electrical system from being dam aged Each MAXI fuse protects a number of electrical circuits and functions and there fore has a higher rating amperage than the standard fuses No spare MAXI fuses are supplied with the car If a MAXI fuse blows it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer DICE TWICE DICE Dashboard Integrated Central Elec tronics TWICE Theft Warning Central Electronics DICE and TWICE are electronic control modules DICE controls among other things e Front lights and interior lighting e Instrument illumination e Intermittent wiper operation e Electric heating of rear window and door mirrors TWICE controls among other things e Central locking e Car alarm Anti theft system e Engine immobilizer e Auto checking of lights e Electric heating of rear seat e Safety belt reminder e Electrically adjustable passenger seat The DICE and T
212. s not been closed properly the pictogram will indicate the door concerned or trunk 1 Cars with automatic transmission Autochecking of lights main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is switched on They go out after about 3 sec onds The following lamps light up until the engine starts as long as no faults exist Central warning light PAY Oil pressure warning light r Charge warning light E g 27 DN 1 0 1 min x1000 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute The needle may be allowed to enter the broken red zone on the dial only for an instant A safety cut out function in the fuel system prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6 200 rpm 2 0 Turbo and 6 400 rpm 2 3 Turbo Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance trav elled in miles on U S vehicles and on Cana dian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres and the trip meter in miles and tenths kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles Reset button The button is located close to the right of the odometer and trip meter in the main instru ment panel The reset button has two functions deter mined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF e When the ignition is ON the button will reset the trip meter e When the ignition is OFF the button will bring up the
213. so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should move Long term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time e g 3 4 months the following steps are recommended e Run the engine to normal temperature before long term parking e 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 glyc erin After washing the car dry the brake discs by taking the car out on the road and applying the brakes a few times Fill the fuel tank with fuel to prevent con densation forming in it Top up the coolant and check the anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the park ing brake OFF Disconnect the negative battery lead If freezing temperatures are likely to occur during the long term parking remove the battery and store it away from freezing temperatures Ideally the car should be put up on blocks with the wheels off the ground If this is not possible inflate the tires to about 43 psi 300 kPa Leave all the windows open a crack and cover the car with a fabric tarpaulin not one made of plastic which will not breath Economical motoring Factors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving conditions the way in which the car is driven and at what speeds the weather the state
214. speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h Holding the button in the RES position will effect a gradual reduction in speed until the button is released Disengaging the system The system will be disengaged e When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed e When the switch is moved to CANCEL e When the switch is moved to OFF e When the engine is switched off e When the selector lever is moved to posi tion N cars with automatic transmission Braking To avoid overheating the brakes e g when negotiating long descents with a drop of several hundred feet select a low gear to use the braking effect of the engine If the car has automatic transmission move the selector lever to position 1 or 2 When driving fast you can help to prolong the life of the brakes by thinking ahead and braking harder for short periods rather than braking more moderately over long stretches Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is down to 3 mm the pad will produce a screeching squealing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied New pads should be installed without delay Brake pads should only be replaced by an authorized Saab dealer To ensure optimum brake performance it is recommended that you use only Saab original brake pads Starting and driving 149 e It is prudent to try your brakes from time to time especially when driving in heavy rain on roads w
215. ss fulfils more stringent requirements and has a lower phosphorous level These grade classes are most often combined with the corre sponding classes for diesel engines The class designations for diesel engines begin with the letter C Commercial For ex ample a grade combination suitable for both types of engine could be API SH CD or SJ CF Under ACEA nomenclature oils are divided into Class A for gasoline engines and Class B for diesel engined passenger cars There is a further class for heavy diesel engines Each class is divided into three grades 1 2 and 3 where grades 2 and 3 normally encompass semi and fully synthetic oils In the same way as in the API system gasoline and diesel engine specifications are combined for products that can be used in both types of engine For example a grade designation could be ACEA A2 B2 or ACEA A3 B3 To afford Saab engines the best protection with regard to lubri cation the ability to dissolve residues and the neutralization of combustion products we recommend the following oil grades e API SH CD CF or SJ CD CF e ACEA A2 B2 or A3 B3 These oils contain the additives required for the engine to function well We advise against the use of further addi tives 224 Technical data Viscosity Fuel The viscosity of oil is classified according to the SAE standard Fuel tank capacity Cti i LSS gal 64 I Nowadays multigrade oils are always used in cars The proper For optimum per
216. ssccsssseees 201 Washing wisececiacerccieveresvetens 201 Waxing and polishing 202 Touching up the paint 202 Anti corrosion treatment 203 Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials 205 Air conditioning A C System ceccceeceeseeeneeeees 207 168 Car care Hood release handle 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 3 Press the lever of the catch upwards and raise the hood When you close the hood you should drop it from a height of about 8 inches 20 cm without slamming it Hood release handle Hood release pressure plate Engine The engine is a transverse four cylinder in line engine with twin overhead camshafts and 16 valves The engine is equipped with two balance shafts that reduce engine vibration to a min mimum The balance shafts are chain driven and rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft They produce forces and torques that are opposed to those generated by the pistons and connecting rods The effect occurs twice in each revolution of the engine coun teracting the vibration from its moving parts and at the same time reducing unwanted engine noise The gearbox located on the right viewed from the front is integrated with the engine 69 Car care Engin
217. st all the way down c Press in the latches on the car s regular head restraint Remove it rotate it 180 and remount it Make certain it is locked correctly WARNING e Use only the vehicle s lap and shoul der belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat e The seat must not be modified or changed in any way e Do not leave a child alone in a car with out supervision e The car s regular head restraint must always be turned 180 back to its orig inal position after the integrated booster seat is folded away e Check that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges Safety INTEGRATED ZN ta FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANU BOOSTE R NK FACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON JON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT N Z S SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLES INTERIOR NON UNIVERSAL 15 36 KG DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH For further information please Date of manuf l consult the owners manual 02102 See inside PART No 45 06 960 the booster cushion SAAB Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden Label in integrated booster cushion Failure to follow all the manufacturer s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash 21 22 Safety Airbag Supplemental Restraint System S RS To reduce risk of injury e Always wear your safety belt e Always adjust
218. system is not a 12 volt system 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles with a negative ground both vehicles can Turn off all lights that are not needed An electric fan can start up even when the help save both batteries and it could Keep hands clothing and tools away from save your radio any underhood electric fan If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty 164 Starting and driving Using a match or flame of any kind neara battery can cause battery gas to explode You can suffer burns or be blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water The battery installed in your new Saab has filler caps Be sure the right amount of water is there Add distilled or boiled water if the level is too low If you don t explosive gas could be present Be sure the electrolyte in the battery is not frozen Discharged batteries will freeze When connecting jumper cables to a frozen battery gas from the chemical reaction inside the battery can build up under the ice and cause an explosion Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you acciden tally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the area with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock and also the vehicles could be damaged Before you con
219. t trunk Sun visor with vanity mirror Cu p holder Cup holder in the center console There are two cupholders one in the fascia under the SID unit and one in the cen ter console compartment between the front seats on certain models Next to the cup holder between the front seats is a coin tray Front ashtray Ashtrays accessory The car is equipped with two ashtrays One is positioned low down on the dash and the other on the back of the center console Open the front ashtray by lightly pressing on the front Remove it by depressing the catch on the underside You do not need to open itin order to take it out To replace it just push it straight in Rear ashtray Open the rear ashtray by lightly pulling its upper edge rearward Remove it by depressing the catch and opening it past the catch point To put it back align it with the two locating pins on either side of the opening then push it closed The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a power supply for a mobile phone or other electrical accessory The maximum output that can be taken from the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W 20 A 123 Interior equipment trunk Glove compartment 1 To unlock 2 To lock Glove compartment The glove compartment must be closed while travelling An open glove compart ment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a collision There are additional storage pockets on the front edges of the
220. t seats with Easy Entry function Coupe and Convertible versions Manual seats have a feature called Easy Entry which facilitates movement to and from the rear seat Activate Easy Entry as follows 1 Raise the release lever and hold it in its uppermost position until the backrest is tipped forward 2 Slide the seat forward The whole seat is now shifted to its forward position Resetting 1 Slide the seat back to the desired position 2 Fold the backrest to the upright position Lock the front to rear seat adjustment After resetting you should ensure that the backrest and seat are properly secured e Always check that the catch engages properly after the backrest is raised e Check also that the seat s lateral adjuster is properly secured by trying to shift the seat Both the backrest and the whole seat must be locked in place otherwise you are at risk of injury during braking or in a collision Interior equipment trunk 115 Manually adjusted front seat Coup and Convertible versions 1 Release lever tipping backrest forward 2 Activation of the Easy Entry feature when the backrest is tipped forward 116 Electrically adjustable front seats certain variants Both seats can be operated from outside when one of the front doors is opened to improve access to the car For safety reasons if the door is closed the seat can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON Note that both
221. tal is exposed will rust quickly and MUST be repaired immediately by touch up or professional repainting Rust must be removed the bare metal primed and painted Major body damage should be repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti corro sion material Repairs of this type are the owner s responsibility and are not covered under warranty Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary Pay particular attention to the fenders and wheel housings which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel etc If the composition has worn or flaked off the steel must be thoroughly cleaned and dried before a fresh coat is applied The cleaning is best done with a scraper and a steel wire brush followed by washing with solvent Apply the new coating thinly otherwise it may run off or fall off when dry Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials A typical car consists of metals 65 75 plastics 10 14 rubber 5 and small quantities of glass wood paper and tex tiles Some of these materials can be recycled while others can be recovered in chemical processes for reuse in new products or as a source of energy While the Saab 9 3 was still at the draw ing board stage Saab engineers were giving serious consideration to how the maximum quantity of materials could be reclaimed from the car on its eventual scrapping To facilitate sorting plastic parts for instance have been ma
222. tch 134 Immobilizer 31 Important considerations concerning cars with catalytic converters 137 Important considerations for driving turbo models Instrument lighting Integrated child car seat Interior lighting Interior lighting Convertible Interior rearview mirror K Key Key removing L Labels and plates Leather upholstery care of Load eyes Locks Lowering rear seat Luggage compartment 136 74 20 121 52 124 30 134 229 200 129 30 125 125 Luggage compartment Convertible __ 50 Luggage compartment lighting Main beam Main instrument panel Maintenance schedule 129 71 212 Manual climate control system Manual raising of the soft top Convertible 76 46 Manually opening the fuel filler door Convertible 52 Manually opening the fuel filler door Coup and 5 door Maxi fuses Memory drivers seat Motoring abroad N Night Panel O Odometer Oil specification OnStar Opening handle Owner assistance P Paint touch up Parcel shelf Parking Parking brake 131 188 117 165 69 59 223 109 213 202 128 151 151 Parking lights 71 Plates and labels 229 Power steering fluid check 177 Pressure gauge 60 Programmable driver s seat 117 Programming ACC 86 R Radio 94 Raising the soft top Convertible 45 Rear fog light 73 Rear seat 125 Rear seat tipping 125 Rear window wiper 75 Rearview mirrors 124 Rear window wiper 15 Recirculation 78 R
223. tem Instruments and controls 85 Action to be taken in special types of weather Normally misting and icing problems on the windows do not occur other than in extreme situations e g when you are driving in heavy rain or severe cold in combination with high air humidity or when those travel ling in the car are sweaty and wet If you have trouble with misting or icing in such cases we suggest the following counter measures 1 Select G amp D and temperature 70 F 21 C 2 Select If this is not enough 3 Increase the fan speed If this is not enough 4 Select a higher temperature Air to the rear side windows is supplied by the floor ducts To demist these windows you should therefore select a defroster floor combination by pressing both buttons at the same time 86 Instruments and controls Calibration If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat the system will recalibrate automatically Manual calibration 1 Start the engine 2 Press GUD at the same time The ACC display flashes once to indicate that calibration and self testing have started During calibration the display indicates the figure 0 or the fault codes 01 23 that have been found Calibration and self testing takes about 30 seconds Programming The manual selections you have made can be saved so that the ACC system always starts up on these selections every time the ignition is switched on But notice that the igniti
224. tem e If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly e The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash e To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle This light will come on for about three sec onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position It should go out after the engine has started R Indicator fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2 5 gallons 10 litre of fuel left in the tank If the car runs out of fuel air can have been drawn in with the fuel which in turn can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating Central warning light This light comes on and a chime will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to safety Any of the following can activate the central warning light and alarm e Airbag system e Low oil pressure in engine e Parking brake is on when car is moving e Brake fluid level low e Fault detected in ABS system e Engine overheating e Alternator not charging properly The symbol and the chime will also sound if the ignition key is turned to the ON position but the engine is not started within 10 sec onds Cruise Control indicator light The symbol
225. the DIST will function as a trip meter see Using DIST as a trip meter The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set in the DIST function Example The DIST setting was 100 miles Once 100 miles 160 km has been cov ered the DIST will start to function as a trip meter the initial reading of which will be 100 miles 160 km Using DIST as a trip meter If no value has been set for the DIST func tion DIST will now function as a trip meter indicated by an arrow on the far right of the display Press CLR to reset the trip meter Under 1000 miles the distance will be shown in increments of 0 1 miles there after the reading will change in incre ments of 1 0 miles Metric units for just under a kilometer the distance will be shown in increments of 10 meters there after the reading will change in increments of 100 meters When DIST is functioning as a trip meter the ARRIV function will display the current time To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained Select DIST using the Go button 2 Hold the SET button for two seconds oh Set the distance to be covered using rB Press SET to store settings 4 5 Press to select SPD 6 Hold the SET button for two seconds 7 Set the average speed you intend to drive at using or o 8 Press SET to display the estimated arrival time At the beginning of a journey the SPD and ARRIV functions will disp
226. the needle stays in the red zone stop the engine If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark the SID will display the message FILL COOLANT FLUID Never open the coolant expansion tank cap when the engine is hot It contains hot coolant under pressure Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury Pressure gauge The pressure gauge indicates the pressure in the induction manifold Under low load and while the engine is braking there will be vacuum in the induction manifold The needle of the pressure gauge will then move within the white zone At higher engine speeds and higher loads the turbo com pressor produces an overpressure in the induction manifold The needle will then enter the orange zone Normally the needle should not enter the red zone since a mon itoring system sets limits to the charging pressure and protects the engine Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is holding the charging pressure down you should contact an authorized Saab dealer If the speed exceeds 143 mph 230 km h the increase in speed will be limited by the lowering of the boost pressure The pres sure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone indicating reduced engine
227. three programmed settings repeat stages 1 and 2 118 Interior equipment trunk Electrically heated front seats option on some model vari ants markets Both front seats incorporate heating for the seat cushion and backrest It is switched on and off using the buttons on the instrument panel The heating is thermostatically controlled It comes on when the temperature of the seat cushion goes below 79 F 26 C and turns off when it reaches 97 F 36 C Shut off the heating once the seat is warm Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat option on some model variants markets Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the back are available as an option The ON OFF control button for the cushion heating is located on the back of the center console The warming up time varies with the tem perature outside You can also switch the heat off by means of the button The button has an integral indicator that is illuminated when the heating is on Lever for steering wheel adjustment Steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be positioned fore and aft by pulling the lever to the left Set the steering wheel to the desired posi tion and return the lever to the locked status For safety reasons you should adjust the steering wheel only while the car is sta tionary Horn signal The horn is operated by pressing at the outer edges of the airbag module in the ce
228. tic transmission move selector to the P position e Ensure that everybody is out of the car before jacking it up e Never start the engine while the car is jacked up e The jack must stand on a firm level surface e Stow the jack in the place provided for it under the panel in the floor of the trunk Secure it properly to avoid injury to passengers in the event of an acci dent e Do not use the jack for any purpose other than for jacking up the car If light alloy wheels have been fitted to the car for several years and a change is made to steel wheels the threads for the wheel bolts in the brake discs should be cleaned before the thinner steel wheels are fitted The innermost threads in the holes may be clogged with sand salt and rust so that the correct tightening torque cannot be achieved Carcare 197 Position for jack When it is time to raise the car apply the jack to one of the four jacking points front or rear located beneath the sills If a floor jack is used it can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer or centrally under the front of the engine subframe lf the car is equipped with a trailer hitch the jack can also be placed under the hitch NOTE Do not position the jack under the rear axle or under the rear floor 1 Put the car in 1st gear automatic trans mission move selector to the P position and apply the parking brake Saab 9 3 Viggen The fro
229. tion During this time the radio will be mute The sound will return as soon as the station has been stored Seeking 2 Automatic seek tuning Press SEEK gt gt briefly to search for higher frequencies or lt lt SEEK for lower frequen cies Manual tuning To switch to the manual tuning function press SEEK gt gt or lt lt SEEK and hold until a chime sounds and the M indicator appears on the display The function will revert to automatic seek tuning two seconds after the last manual frequency change has been made IB1166 Band selector 3 Touch the RADIO BAND button repeatedly to move through the waveband selections FM1 FM2 and AM AS Autostore 4 The autostore mode provides an additional preset function that can be used to search for and to store stations when you are in an area where you are unfamiliar with the sta tions and their frequencies This can be done without changing your normal presets Touch the AS button to switch the Autostore mode ON OFF When the Autostore mode is ON the AS indicator will show at the bottom of the display Press and hold the AS button for more than a second to initiate an automatic search for the six strongest stations Each time the system finds and stores a sta tion the number on the far right of the SID display will change If the system cannot find six stations with good reception the remaining preset buttons will be empty If one of these empty buttons
230. trols To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving most of the functions can be operated using the integral remote controls on the steering wheel Control functions NXT NEXT RADIO mode preselect buttons l gt 2 gt gt gt 1S TAPE mode Play other side of tape CD mode Inoperative CD changer mode Change CD in the magazine 1 gt 2 gt gt 6 gt 1 gt lt lt SEEK gt gt RADIO mode Auto manual seeking TAPE mode Music search Fast forward or rewind CD CD changer mode Track change Rapid play Audio System controls on steering wheel SRC SOURCE Press repeatedly to switch between RADIO TAPE or CD CD changer gt RADIO VOL Volume adjust Saab 9 3 Audio System 105 Security lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec tronic security lock The special code is unique to the car in which the Audio System is fitted Each time the Audio System is switched on a check is made to ensure that the codes match If not the following will appear on the display If a CD changer has been installed it will also have been security coded If the security code for the CD changer does not match when the changer is selected the following will appear on the display Ifa CD changer is to be installed or if you wish to move the main audio system module and or CD changer to another car Saab 9 3 you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that t
231. two minutes boiling when you open the hood as the air needs time to escape Never remove the expansion tank 7 Screw the expansion tank cap on and run the engine to normal temperature Top up with coolant until the level is just under the KALT COLD mark on the e The cooling system is pressurized tank hot coolant and vapor can escape 8 Check the coolant again after a few days when the filler cap is released and top up as necessary filler cap when the radiator is boiling Loosen the cap carefully and let the engine cool before removing the cap Radiator drain cock Changing the coolant Usually carried out as part of the Saab Original service by an authorized Saab dealer 1 If the engine is hot loosen the expan sion tank filler cap a little to release the Always mix the antifreeze with the i pressure Leave the cap in place appropriate volume of water before adding it to the cooling system 2 Fit a suitable piece of hose onto the l l nipple of the drain cock Let the hose dis If pure antifreeze is added the engine charge into a receptacle under the radi could still freeze and be damaged This is because the antifreeze will not mix properly with the coolant before the facing the engine bay thermostat has opened to allow full circulation ator and open the drain cock which is located on the inside of the radiator 3 Remove the filler cap on the expansion tank 4 Inacouple of minutes the system w
232. uminate on the main instrument panel and the message will appear on the SID The number of mes sages that can be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of the car If more than one CHECK message has been generated the symbol will appear to the left of the text on the display The mes Sages appear in order of priority If anew fault occurs while another message is being displayed the message relating to the new one will appear for 10 seconds after which the display will return to the ear lier one Press CLR once to acknowledge a mes sage whereupon it will be cleared from the display It will not be displayed again before the ignition has been switched off and then on again The following CHECK messages may be displayed Display shows See page TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 183 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE 183 FRONT LIGHT FAILURE 181 REAR LIGHT FAILURE 183 FOG LIGHT FAILURE 184 WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW 180 TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP 138 FILL COOLANT FLUID 174 KEY NOT ACCEPTED 39 REPLACE KEY BATTERY 39 SERVICE THEFT ALARM 39 TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT 144 ING TIME FOR SERVICE 212 1 This message cannot be removed by pressing CLR Press the brake pedal to clear 2 This message will be displayed approximately 600 miles 1 000 km before the next sched uled service is due or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service The message should be cleared at the time of that service see the Saab Warranties amp Service Recor
233. ury They can be dangerous because e They contain acid that can burn you e They contain gas that can explode or ignite e They contain enough electricity to injure you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Starting and driving 163 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If a poor connection on the negative jumper cable should exist it is possible for damage to be caused to electrical Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty Trying to start your car by pushing or pull systems components of either vehicle ing it could damage your vehicle even if should inadvertent contact be made you have a manual transmission If you You would not be able to start your car have an automatic transmission your and bad grounding could damage the vehicle cannot be started by pushing or electrical systems pulling it To jump start your vehicle J N WARNING 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a You could be injured if the vehicles roll 4 Open the hood and locate the battery 12 volt battery with a negative ground Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi Find the positive and negative termi nals on the battery system cle Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in Neu tral If the other
234. ves information on engine torque and road speed It also con trols the hydraulic pressure in the transmis sion to ensure that gear changing is as smooth as possible The position of the selector lever is shown by the symbols adjacent to the lever and also by an indicator on the main instrument panel The ignition key can only be removed when the selector lever is in the P position Indication of gear position on the main instrument panel When the car is stationary the engine must be idling when the selector lever is moved You must have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park If the accelerator is depressed while the lever is moved this will result in abnormal wear in the transmission After selecting a drive position pause briefly to allow the gear to engage the car Starts to pull a little before you acceler ate Detent positions for selector movement The detent button on the selector lever has to be pressed before the selector can be moved between certain positions Three modes for the automatic transmis sion can be selected Normal Sport and Winter The Normal mode which provides the best fuel economy is the default setting when the engine is started Sport mode alters the angle of the throttle valve for increased power compared to the same accelerator position in Normal mode This means gear changes are made to opti mize the car s performance The SPORT indicator light is sh
235. w is raised 2 The tonneau cover is opened 3 Roof and rear window are Switch for operating the soft top folded down 1 Lowering 2 Raising 3 Slide the ROOF button backwards until the soft top is completely folded away the tonneau cover is closed and the SID has given an OK signal beep Slide the ROOF button backwards a second time to lower the windows 4 Check that there are no fault messages on the SID see page 48 IB936 4 Tonneau cover is closed After folding the top down you should check that the front of the tonneau cover is locked at the front on both sides before driving away The front edge locking of the tonneau cover Raising the soft top e Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during rasing the top because of the danger of being injured e Do not operate the soft top with pas sengers in the rear seat or bystanders right next to the car because of the risk of head injuries TENNIN Push handle in before driving Failure to do so may cause personal injury Locking handle 1 Pullthe handle out and lift it 2 Push the handle in 1 Start the engine and let it idle 2 Slide the ROOF button forward until the 5th bow is locked in the tonneau cover and the SID has given an OK signal beep The top must be locked within 20 seconds If this is not done the soft top will lift an inch or two a few centime tres In this case slide the ROOF button forward again u
236. way as long as the engine oil warning light has gone out to enable the engine to attain its normal temperature as quickly as possible lt is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil filter change or if the car has been stored for some time This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise which can persist for up to 15 minutes after start ing Although this is quite normal and does not indicate any malfunction it is advisable not to exceed 3 000 rpm before the noise has disappeared 135 The hydraulic cam lifters are completely service free the valve clearance is set up at the factory and will not need any subse quent adjustment Starting the engine The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows Cars with manual gearbox To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed 1 Depress the clutch pedal but do not touch the accelerator 2 Start the engine Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly at very low temperatures you may need to run the starter for up to 50 seconds Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2 3 minutes after starting Cars with automatic transmission The selector lever must be in the P or N position 1 Keep your foot on the brake pedal 2 Start the engine Let the ignition key spring back as soo
237. way driving To extend the useful life of the pads avoid hard braking as much as possible Wear indicators The outer brake pads on the front wheels have acoustic wear indicators When 3 mm remain on the pads a scraping or shrieking noise is heard on braking When this occurs the pads should be changed as soon as possible Changing brake pads should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Gear changing Manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed The gear positions are marked on the gear lever Before reverse R can be engaged you must lift the ring underneath the gear lever knob To change 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 When shifting down from 5th to 4th gear ease the gear lever straight back without applying any lateral pressure This will pre vent 2nd gear being engaged by mistake which can result in overreving and possible damage to the engine When the reverse gear is to be engaged the car must be at a standstill with the accelerator fully released Lift the reverse lock out collar and push the gear lever firmly to the right in neutral before easing it into reverse Shift up indicator for improved fuel economy U S models only Cars equipped with a manual transmission have a Shift up light on the i
238. wheel or fitting snow chains The car must be standing level and the jack must be positioned on a firm level surface Never crawl under the car while it is raised on the jack USE 1 Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear if the car has automatic transmission select P 2 Fit the jack at the jacking point nearest to the wheel that is to be changed 3 Wind up the jack until the car just begins to lift 4 lf there is a wheel cover remove it by inserting a screwdriver behind it and prying it off A 5 Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn using the tool ehid in the toolkit lade 6 Wind up the jack so that the wheel clears the ground Unscrew all the wheel bolts and take the wheel off 7 Fit the spare wheel and tighten the wheel bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to seat correctly Locked a 8 Lower the car Tighten the wheel bolts in the sequence shown by the figure Child lock safety catch Locked The door can not be opened from inside Safety Safety belts 0 5 12 Child safety 18 Airbag Supplemental RestraintSystem SRS 22 I FASTEN BELTS EN 12 Safety Safety belts Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants Child safety see page 18 Check that the tongue of the belt lock engages properly The A pillar area area beside the wind shield and the headlining of your Saab contain padding desi
239. wner assistance 215 Saab Original Service Program neue i cana Ls Models Service Intervals Miles U S Cars Kilometers Canadian Cars 3 BS 128 000 km 144 000 km 160 000 km Be mC rrr ECB EEE et Engine and engine compartment PE Enn a o ce ee Se FR Engine coolant freezing pontandievel POOP fey fet p ep RI Engine coolant flush and replace max 3 year intervals i ee m i y o y oe f e E ol FR Engine cooing system hosse t i o 9 2 gt e e o ey ol R Drive belt condition ETO e ol ol o m o Jo 9 fE Sparkplugs CC E E E E E Crankcase vention andvacuumines PP E o e These are the minimum required Emission Control System maintenance steps Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program a Engine oil and filter should be changed at least once a year Intermediate oil and filter changes halfway between indicated intervals suggested for cars primarily used for driving in dense city traffic or for repeated short trip operation without sufficient warm up Service intervals Refer to the Warranties amp Service Record Book for service intervals beyond 100 000 miles 160 000 km 16 000 km 0 000 32 000 km 0 000 48 000 km 40 000 64 000 km 0 000 80 000 km 60 000 96 000 km 90 000 00 000 Application type of service col 1 Service Procedure E emission service Check top up adjust or replace if necessary R regular maintenance Replace
240. y from the switch Next press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until DOOR ALARM ONLY appears on the SID and a chime sounds The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes or the glass sensor will become active again The glass sensor will be enabled again automatically the next time the car is unlocked The sensor can also be enabled again by repeating the procedure for dis abling it When the sensor has been enabled FULL THEFT ALARM will appear on the SID If a fault is detected in the glass sensor SERVICE THEFT ALARM will appear on the SID 9 3 Convertible when the car is parked with the soft top down the glass sensor will be automatically disabled Electronic starting interlock immobilizer When the key is inserted in the ignition a signal is sent to the receiver If the signal is verified the engine can be started Each time the key is removed from the igni tion the electronic immobilizer is activated If a fault is detected e g in the transmitter KEY NOT ACCEPTED will appear on the SID In this case you can still start the car if you turn the ignition key to ON and press one of the buttons on the remote control Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have the system checked The LED on the top of the dash dou ble flashes when the car is immobilized security 37 Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed it will be trig gered if any door the trunk lid or hood is
241. your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably e Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches 140 cm should always travel in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the pas senger side The supplementary restraint system SRS comprises an airbag in the steering wheel a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of occupants If a fault is detected in the SRS the AIR BAG warning light on the main instru ment panel will come on see pages 56 and 24 Airbag in course of inflation driver s side When the system is triggered by impact of a frontal collision the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated after which they deflate through vents in the back of the bags The entire process takes less than 0 1 second literally faster than the blink ing of an eye These airbags are triggered only by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal colli sions They will not be activated by minor front end impacts rear end or side impacts or by the car rolling over Side airbags see page 27 SRS airbag system with belt pretensioners 1 Electronic control module and sensor 2 Belt pretensioners for both front safety belts 3 Steering wheel with integral airbag 4 Recess f

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