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Starting and driving If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. See "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" on page 75. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octaneenhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT. Saab does not recommend the use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected. The Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) light on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. 151 Engine Break-in Period Pistons, cylinder bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. If a new engine is driven too hard, this gradual process of bedding-in will not be possible and the life of the engine will be shortened. 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 highway driving. To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible.

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2004	1
Introduction	2
Instrument panel	3
Exterior	4
Interior	5
Engine bay	6
Warning labels	7
Example of symbols that can be found in your car	9
Safety	10
Safety belts	11
Safety belt reminder	11
Correct position for safety belt	12
Front safety belts	13
Belt height adjustment, Sport Sedan	13
Safety belt use during pregnancy	14
Safety belt pretensioners	14
Safety belts, rear seat	15
Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see page 67	15
Seats	16
Manually adjusted front seats	16
Electrically adjustable front seats	16
Electric heating, front seats (option)	16
Height adjustment	16
Legroom adjustment	17
Backrest rake angle	17
Lumbar support, Sport Sedan	17
Electrically adjustable front seats (option)	18
Height adjustment and seat angle	18
Legroom adjustment	18
Backrest rake angle	19
Lumbar support, driver’s seat	19
Memory function (option)	19
Head restraints	20
Child safety	21
General information on child safety	22
LATCH	22
Child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats	25
Child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats	26
Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt	27
Airbag	28
Airbag system components	28
Front passenger seat	32
Head protection	33
Side-impact protection	33
Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan	34
Airbag warning lamp	36
Servicing the airbag system	36
Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners	36
Frequently asked questions on function of the airbag	37
Security	39
Doors	40
Central locking	40
Remote control	40
Locking/unlocking the car	42
Locking a car with dead battery	43
Trunk lid	43
Switches on front doors	44
Child safety locks	44
Trunk Release Handle	45
Reprogramming lock system functions	45
Checking the number of remote controls	45
Changing the key battery	46
Immobilizer	47
Car alarm	48
Arming the car alarm	49
What trips the alarm?	49
Signals when the alarm is tripped	49
Panic function	50
Overview of functions	51
Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages	52
9-3 Convertible	53
Advice on soft top operation	54
Operating the soft top	55
Opening	56
Raising	58
Raising the soft top manually	60
SID warnings and messages	63
"Easy entry"	65
Head restraints	66
Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible	67
Roll-over protection	68
Electric windows	69
To open	69
To close	69
Deactivating the passenger door window button	69
Calibrating front electric windows with pinch protection (option)	69
Interior lighting	70
Glove box	70
Sun visor	70
Trunk lighting	70
Unlocking the trunk lid manually	71
Placing two golf bags in the trunk	72
Instruments and controls	73
Main instrument panel (Arc panel shown)	74
Warning and indicator lights	74
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel	78
Instruments	78
Tachometer	78
Odometer and trip meter	79
Reset button	79
Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown)	79
Temperature gauge	80
Turbo gauge	80
Fuel gauge	81
Information display, main instrument panel	81
Saab Information Display (SID)	83
Profiler	83
Trip computer function of the SID	84
NIGHTPANEL	87
Clock	88
Alarm	89
System Settings	89
Switches	91
Headlight levelling	91
High/low beam	92
Headlight flasher	92
Courtesy Headlamp Feature	92
Instrument lighting	92
Front fog lights (certain variants only)	93
Rear fog light	93
Turn signal & lane change indicators	93
Hazard warning lights	94
Back-Up	94
Button for accessory, Sport Sedan	94
Priority of audible information	94
Wipers and washers	95
Windshield wipers	95
Washers	95
Headlight washers (certain variants only)	95
Rain sensor (option)	96
Manual climate-control system	98
Temperature control	98
Air distribution	99
Recommended settings in severe cold	99
Settings for various weather conditions	100
Air vents	101
Condensation water	101
Automatic climate- control system (ACC)	103
Temperature control	104
Air vents	104
Condensation water	105
Functions	106
Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions	110
Calibration	111
Programming	111
Tips	111
ACC- Convertible	112
Profiler	112
Interior equipment	115
Steering wheel adjustment	116
Horn signal	116
Electric windows	117
To open	117
Comfort opening (option, certain variants only)	117
To close	118
Pinch protection	118
Calibration	119
Deactivating the rear window switches	119
Sunroof (optional)	120
To open	120
To close	121
Comfort opening (option, certain variants only)	121
Pinch protection	122
Emergency operation of the sunroof	122
Interior lighting	123
Sun visor	124
Trunk lighting	124
Cup holder	124
Power Outlet	126
Storage compartments	126
Rearview mirrors	128
Door mirrors	128
Interior rearview mirror	129
Interior rearview mirror with autodimming	129
Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass (certain variants o...	130
Compass	133
Trunk	134
Folding down the rear seat, Sport Sedan	134
Trunk Release Handle	135
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest	135
Load-through hatch, Sport Sedan	136
Convertible: There are no load-through hatch.	136
Trunk Release Handle	137
Tie down eyes	137
Trunk lighting	138
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest	138
Tools and spare wheel	138
Starting and driving	139
Ignition switch	140
Steering wheel lock	142
Starting the engine	142
Useful tips on starting the engine	143
Important considerations for driving	144
Limp-home	144
Important considerations with catalytic converters	145
Refueling	147
Refueling	147
Recommended fuel:	149
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	150
Engine Break-in Period	151
Wearing in new brake pads	151
Manual transmission	152
Clutch interlock	152
Automatic transmission	153
Park Brake Shift Lock	154
Adaptive gear change patterns	154
Thermal transmission protection	154
Lock-up	155
Kick-down	155
Driving in hilly country with a heavy load	155
Towing	155
Descending hills	155
Limp-home	156
Selector lever positions	157
Cruise control	159
(Cruise control system)	159
To increase the preset speed	159
To reduce the preset speed	160
Temporary increase in speed	160
To disengage the system temporarily	160
To disengage the system	160
Braking	160
ABS brakes	161
Traction Control System (TCS)	163
Anti-spin system	163
How the system works	163
TCS OFF	163
TCS indicator	164
Turning the TCS off	164
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	165
Anti-skid system	165
How the ESP system works	165
ESP OFF	166
ESP indicator light	166
Turning ESP system off	166
Parking brake	167
Parking	167
Parking on a hill	168
Long-term parking	169
Saab Parking Assistance	170
Saab Parking Assistance	170
(option)	170
Economical driving	173
Factors affecting fuel consumption	173
Breaking-in	173
Weather conditions	173
Driving techniques	173
Road conditions	174
Engine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, accessory in U.S.)	174
Driving in cold weather	175
Driving with tire chains	176
Driving in hot climates	177
Towing a trailer	178
Trailer hitch attachment	178
Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission	179
Recommendations for cars with manual transmission	180
Trailer hitch load	180
Checks before driving	181
Driving considerations	181
Reversing	181
Driving with a roof rack load	182
Driving with a load	183
Driving with the trunk lid open	183
Driving in deep water	183
Driving at night	184
Towing the car	184
Front towing eye	184
Rear towing eye	185
Towing the car	185
Vehicle recovery	186
Transporting the car	186
Driving with the compact spare tire	187
Jump starting	187
Using a battery charger/starter unit	189
For long trips	190
Car care	191
Hood	192
Engine	193
Emission control systems	193
Saab Trionic engine management system	194
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	194
Engine bay	195
Engine oil	196
Checking the oil level	196
Changing engine oil	197
Air filter	198
Transmission fluid	198
Manual transmission	198
Automatic transmission	198
Coolant	199
Checking	200
Power steering	201
Battery	202
Battery disconnect switch	204
Drive belt	205
Wipers and washers	206
Wiper blades	206
Washers	206
Washer jets	207
Changing bulbs	208
Autochecking of lights	208
Headlight aiming, page 257.	208
Bi-Xenon headlight, main and dipped beam (certain variants only)	209
Low beam, halogen	210
High beam, halogen	211
Parking lights	212
Front turn signal bulbs	212
Side-mounted turn signal bulbs	213
Front fog lights	213
Side marker lights	214
Stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, Sport Sedan	215
Stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, Convertible	215
Reversing lights and rear fog light, Sport Sedan	216
Reversing lights and rear fog lights, Convertible	216
Dome light, front, Sport Sedan	217
Dome light, rear, Sport Sedan	217
Dome light, Convertible	218
License plate lighting	219
Glove compartment lighting (certain variants only)	219
Trunk lighting, Sport Sedan	219
Trunk lighting, Convertible	220
Courtesy/floor lighting (certain variants only)	220
Other bulbs	220
Bulb table	221
Fuses	222
MAXI fuses	223
Fuse panel in end of fascia	224
Trunk fuse panel, left-hand side	225
Fuse panel in engine bay	227
Fuse panel in front of battery	228
Automatic tire pressure monitoring	229
Tires	231
Inflation - Tire Pressure	231
When to check	232
How to Check	232
Tire Inspection and Rotation	232
Flat spotting	232
When It Is Time for New Tires	233
Treadwear indicators	233
Buying New Tires	233
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	235
Tire Chains	237
Tire Sidewall Labeling	238
Tire Size	238
Tire markings	239
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit	242
Winter tires	242
Tire date code	243
Compact spare tire	243
Compact spare	243
Changing a tire	245
Driving with tire chains, see page 176	247
Safety belts	248
Upholstery and trim	249
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery	249
Textile carpeting	249
Engine bay	249
Washing	250
Waxing and polishing	251
Touching up the paint	251
Two-coat enamel	252
Anti-corrosion treatment	253
What causes rust?	253
Preventive maintenance	254
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	255
Air conditioning (A/C)	255
Troubleshooting	255
Inadequate cooling	256
Maintenance	256
Headlight aiming	257
Customer Assistance and Information	261
Maintenance schedule	262
SERVICE INTERVALS	262
Engine oil and filter changes	263
Service record retention	263
Service costs	263
Owner assistance	264
Warranties and service problem assistance	264
Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)	264
Service information	264
Reporting Safety Defects (USA)	265
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	265
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorder	266
Technical data	267
General data	268
Engine	270
Engine oil	270
Fuel	271
Engines	271
Electrical system	272
Drive belt	272
Manual transmission	272
Automatic transmission	273
Suspension	273
Steering	273
Brake system	274
Hydraulic unit for soft top, Convertible	274
Wheels and tires	275
Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires	277
Plates and labels	278
Several of the systems in your Saab can be customized to better suit your individual needs. Conta...	280
Warning and indications that can be shown on the SID	281
Index	283

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151

Starting and driving

If your vehicle is certified to meet California

Emission Standards (indicated on the

underhood emission control label), it is

designed to operate on fuels that meet Cal-

ifornia specifications. If such fuels are not

available in states adopting California emis-

sions standards, your vehicle will operate

satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal spec-

ifications, but emission control system per-

formance may be affected. The malfunction

indicator lamp on your instrument panel

may turn on and/or your vehicle may fail a

smog-check test. See "Engine malfunction

(CHECK ENGINE)" on page 75. If this

occurs, return to your authorized Saab

dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause

of failure. In the event it is determined that

the cause of the condition is the type of fuels

used, repairs may not be covered by your

warranty.

Some gasolines that are not reformulated

for low emissions may contain an octane-

enhancing additive called methylcyclopen-

tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask

your service station operator whether or not

the fuel contains MMT. Saab does not

recommend the use of such gasolines. If

fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug

life may be reduced and your emission

control system performance may be

affected. The Engine malfunction (CHECK

ENGINE) light on your instrument panel

may turn on. If this occurs, return to your

authorized Saab dealer for service.

Engine Break-in Period

Pistons, cylinder bores and bearings need

time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant

surfaces.

If a new 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

miles (150

km) if the car is driven largely

under stop-and-go conditions or about

300 miles (500 km) of highway driving.

To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid

hard braking as much as possible.