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9-3 Convertible 65 SID warnings and messages The following messages associated with the soft top system and can be displayed on the SID together with a chime: Cause Soft top front not locked. Try again. Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield. Suitable action • Move the car so that it is standing level if on a steep slope. • Press the soft top button to fold the soft top slightly. Fold the soft top again. Soft top power pack overheated. Allow to cool. Open trunk. Move goods away from top storage area. Soft top may be damaged if operated at low temperature. Only manual operation possible. Contact Saab dealer. Soft top cover not locked. Try again. This message appears if the soft top is operated Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to continuously for more than 3 minutes. cool down. Move the object hindering soft top operation. Displayed if the soft top is folded at temperatures below 23°F (-5°C).

Section	Page
Saab 9-3 M2005 Owner’s Manual	3
Introduction	4
Instrument panel	5
Exterior	6
Interior	7
Engine bay	8
Warning labels	9
Safety	13
Safety belts	14
Seats	19
Head restraints	23
Child safety	24
Airbag	31
Security	43
Doors	44
Central locking	44
Car alarm	52
9-3 Convertible	57
Advice on soft top operation	58
Operating the soft top	59
Raising the soft top manually	64
"Easy entry"	69
Head restraints	70
Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible	71
Rollover Pop-up Bars	72
Electric windows	73
Interior lighting	74
Unlocking the trunk lid manually	75
Manually opening the fuel filler door	76
Placing two golf bags in the trunk	76
Instruments and controls	79
Warning and indicator lights	80
Instruments	84
Information display, main instrument panel	87
Saab Information Display (SID)	89
Switches	98
Wipers and washers	102
Manual climate-control system	105
Automatic climate- control system (ACC)	110
Interior equipment	123
Steering wheel adjustment	124
Electric windows	125
Sunroof	128
Interior lighting	131
Cup holder	132
Power Outlet	134
Storage compartments	134
Rearview mirrors	136
Trunk	142
Starting and driving	147
Ignition switch	148
Steering wheel lock	150
Starting the engine	150
Important considerations for driving	152
Refueling	155
Engine Break-in Period	159
Manual transmission	160
Automatic transmission	161
Cruise control	167
Braking	168
Traction Control System (TCS)	171
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	173
Parking brake	175
Parking	175
Saab Parking Assistance	178
Economical driving	181
Driving in cold weather	183
Driving in hot climates	185
Towing a trailer	186
Driving with a roof rack load	190
Driving with a load	191
Driving with the trunk lid open	191
Driving in deep water	191
Driving at night	192
Towing the car	192
Vehicle recovery	194
Driving with the compact spare tire	195
Jump starting	195
For long trips	198
Car care	199
Hood	200
Engine	201
Emission control systems	201
Engine oil	204
Air filter	206
Transmission fluid	206
Coolant	207
Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads	208
Power steering	209
Battery	210
Drive belt	212
Wipers and washers	213
Changing bulbs	215
Fuses	229
Tires	236
Compact spare	248
Changing a tire	250
Safety belts	253
Upholstery and trim	253
Textile carpeting	254
Engine bay	254
Washing	254
Waxing and polishing	255
Touching up the paint	255
Anti-corrosion treatment	256
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	258
Air conditioning (A/C)	259
Headlight aiming	260
Customer Assistance and Information	263
Maintenance schedule	264
Owner assistance	266
Reporting Safety Defects (USA)	267
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	267
Technical data	269