2007 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual
2007 Saab 9-3 Manual
2007 Saab 9-3 manual content summary:
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1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2007 Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index © Saab Automobile AB 2006 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 2
Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Service Record booklet which contains important warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out. Also included is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warranties and (U.S. customers), a dealer directory with - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
panel Fuel gauge _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Speedometer _____ Tachometer _____ Temperature gauge_____ Turbo gauge _____ Warning and indicator lights _____ Saab Information Display (SID)___ 89 90 87 87 88 88 82 89 Cruise Control _____ 169 Direction indicators _____ 100 High/low beam - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
washers _____ 219 97 100 221 97 97 218 Brake lights _____ 227 Changing bulbs _____ 219 Light switches _____ 97 Taillights _____ 227 Central locking _____ Child 290 185 Economical motoring _____ Fuel filler door _____ Fuel gauge _____ Fuel grade _____ Refueling _____ 183 157 89 285 157 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
_____ Door mirrors_____ 123 132 122 Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ Interior light Automatic transmission ___ Changing gears _____ Manual transmission _____ Child seats _____ Folding down Driving in hot/cold climates _____ Ignition switch _____ Parking brake_____ Parking _____ Starting the engine - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
154 284 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 209 Driving in hot climates _____ 187 Radiator_____ 283 Temperature gauge _____ 88 Color code_____ Engine belt _____ Exhaust emission control __ Ignition system _____ Simple troubleshooting (ACC) Spark plugs _____ Turbo gauge _____ 216 216 155 286 268 286 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
154 Cooling system, coolant capacity__ Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ Driving in hot climates _____ Temperature gauge _____ 283 209 187 emission control __ Drive belt _____ Simple troubleshooting (ACC) Alternator_____ Turbo gauge _____ Spark plugs _____ Ignition system _____ 155 216 268 216 88 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
injury. System to be serviced by qualified personnel only. For instructions consult dealer manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 680 g R134a. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR DARK CLEAR OK LOW P/N 127 93 955 Maintenance Free 12V 60Ah 580A - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights. Changing wheels: Use only on specified vehicle. Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). Use on level firm ground only. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack, use - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Manual Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant battery Fuel Shield eyes Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Keep out of reach of children Battery acid contains sulphuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraints _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 23 24 32 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
belt lock. • In the event of a crash, a rear-seat passenger not wearing a safety . Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the safety front seat passenger on the instrument panel. The reminder for the driver has mph. The text Use your seatbelt. is lit on the Saab Information Display ( - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
important when thick outer clothing is worn. It is advisable to remove thick items of clothing. • Refrain from tilting the backrest more are applied hard or a crash occurs. • Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat. Saab recommends the use of a child seat for - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
to tighten the lap belt part. The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. Belt height adjustment, Sport Sedan and SportCombi The belt guide on the door pillar for the front safety belts can be set at different heights. The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
pushing it upward to the desired position. To lower it, depress the catch release button while lowering the guide. Check that the guide locks in its new position. 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Sport Sedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in question is in use . Convertible: crash, - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Sport Sedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear seat, Convertible crash, which could cause personal injury. • Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. • Make sure you use shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. Rear safety belts, Sport Sedan and SportCombi The belt must be as far - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 18
seat be performed in the following order: 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following front seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position Height 3 Legroom Backrest rake angle Lumbar support firmness 3 Head - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in particular a rear-end crash. To find the most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest. Lumbar support 3 Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob. WARNING Check that the seat - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 20
can be injured if they play with the electricallyoperated seats. • Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury with memory function, see page 21. With the doors closed the seats can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON. However, there are two exceptions: - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 21
the lumbar support Driver's seat in Sport Sedan and SportCombi Memory function buttons Backrest rake angle WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in particular - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 22
the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, all seat settings can be adjusted for up to 20 minutes. The memory also includes the door mirror settings. Storing and restoring settings 1 Adjust the seat and the door mirrors. The lumbar support is not included by the memory function - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Head restraints Sport Sedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74. In the event of a rear-end crash, the body is forced back against the backrest. This, in turn, causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upward, thus limiting the backward movement of the head - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
children when loading or unloading the car so they don´t get locked in by mistake. • Always lock the doors and trunk of your car, and keep the keys out of children´s sight and reach. • Keep the rear front • Sit as far back as possible from the airbag • ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
with the manufacturer's child restraint instructions. Saab recommends the use of a rearfacing child seat Convertible). The top tethers are located on top of the parcel shelf (Sport Sedan), see page 28, on the back of the rear seat (SportCombi), see page 29 and behind the head restraints (Convertible - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
and top tether anchor locations, Sport Sedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. The right side and left side rear passenger - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 27
the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap. For the top tether, only use the strap supplied with the child restraint. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer. 27 Rigid 2-point lower anchorage with top tether - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
in the rear seat. 3 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the lower anchor- Child top tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Sport Sedan 4 5 6 7 8 ages or the safety belts as described in the child restraint installation instruction. Lower the headrest and route the tether over - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
please contact your Saab dealer. The top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seat frame above the floor for each rear seating position. Child top tether anchorages, SportCombi The car is provided with three top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind the seating - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer. The car is provided with two top tether anchorages. Use the one that is right behind the seating position in which the child restraint is to be installed and attach the restraint as follows: 1 Remove the head restraint on the seating position - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
the standard safety belt WARNING Failure to follow all the manufacturer's instructions on the use of child restraint systems can cause your child to strike the vehicle´s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Child restraints that are approved for rearward facing installation in the rear seat can - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
• Airbag in instrument panel in front of passenger seat • Side airbags in front seat backrests Convertible: The side airbags help protect the head also • Inflatable curtains along length of headlining (from front to rear roof pillars) (Sport Sedan and SportCombi only) • Safety belt pretensioners - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 33
s The driver and passenger front airbags are triggered by violent front-end crashes. They are not activated by minor front-end impacts, if the car overturns : Impact sensors react differently depending on whether or not the front safety belts on the driver's and passenger sides are used. Situations - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 34
in front bumper Sensor, side-impact protection Sensor, side-impact protection (Sport Sedan and SportCombi) Electronic control module and central sensor (SDM) Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of a crash. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 35
impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt. • Always sit with wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as this could result in injury if Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 36
in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag in the event of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child. The system is the same as that used on the driver's side. The airbag systems are interconnected and have a common warning light . The passenger - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 37
of the airbag in the event of a crash. The same applies to the mounting of be lit. See Airbag warning light on page 85. If your part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. The sensors Canada - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 38
light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. Saab Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's directions and refer to Installation of child restraint using head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head right - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 39
may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, havethe vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 40
. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The side airbags, which help protect the upper body (head also in Convertible), are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. The side impact protection of the Sport Sedan and SportCombi also includes inflatable curtains (see page - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 41
part of each C-pillar. Convertible: The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors, one on each side of the car. These are located at the rear of the sills. 41 Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain, Sport Sedan and SportCombi Inflated side airbag with head protection, Convertible - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 42
registers forces equivalent to a high-speed frontal crash (Stage II for the steering wheel and passenger airbags), the inflatable curtains will also be deployed. Inflatable curtains, Sport Sedan and SportCombi WARNING • Do not sit with your head resting against the side window. The inflatable - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 43
the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. Prohibited seating position • 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. For optimal protection, do not sit too close to the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 44
door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention. In many crashes crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts panel for the right front - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 45
wheel, seats and dashboard. These parts are co-ordinated with each other before they are thrown forward, in a serious frontal crash. How do I position the seat to leave room special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 46
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 a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. low crash. parts - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Security 47 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 48 48 56 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 48
contact a Saab dealer. ignition key are integrated in one unit, and referred to in this manual as the remote control. The remote control contains a mechanical key, referred to in this manual as the traditional key. This traditional key can be used in an emergency to lock or unlock the driver's door - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 49
the battery, refer to page 54. Button Pressed once Pressed twice Hold and press the button more than 2 s Locks all doors. Unlocks driver´s Sport Sedan: Comfort opening, see door. The other page 119. doors are unlocked. SportCombi: The other doors and tailgate are unlocked. Sport Sedan: Unlocks - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 50
time: Sport Sedan: the rest of the doors are unlocked. SportCombi: the rest of the doors and tailgate are unlocked. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm. Saab Information Display (SID), see page 89. Intermittent malfunctioning Equipment in the vicinity of the car that uses the same - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 51
on the remote control or on the inside of the driver's door is pressed once. Opening button on driver's door The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm. Closing Sport Sedan: The trunk lid is locked when closed. SportCombi: The tailgate is not locked when closed. It is locked - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 52
with the remote control renders these buttons inoperative. Sport Sedan If you are sitting in the car and pressing the button on the driver's door, the driver's door will unlock. Pressing the button a second time will unlock the remaining doors. SportCombi If you are sitting in the car and pressing - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 53
the door can following exposure to light. Pull the Saab Information Display (SID) will now display the number of remote controls that are programmed for your car, and which of these (1-5) is in the ignition switch. Example of SID message: NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 54
soon as possible to avoid malfunctioning. Battery type: For optimum performance in all temperatures and good service life, Saab recommends the use of a Sony or Panasonic CR2032, 3V lithium battery. The battery should last for about 4 years of normal use. The battery type is marked on the inside of - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 55
you remove the remote control from the ignition, ignition switch, there is a problem checking the electronic code of the remote control, the following message will appear on the SID: Key not accepted. Contact service. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Change the battery - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Sport Sedan If you open the trunk lid from outside the car with the button on the remote control, button to you must lock the car with the arm the car alarm. SportCombi in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or 50). All the doors, the hood and the on the dashboard. If a door or the trunk lid is - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 57
SID) will display: Alarm tripped during last arming period. If a fault arises in the car alarm system, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display: Theft protection failure. Contact service. 57 Signals when the alarm is tripped If the alarm is triggered, the following alarm signals will be set - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Normal life: approx. 4 years. Change the battery when the SID displays: Remote control battery low. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 54. Remote control Remote control battery Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages Activity Arming (delay period) Alarm armed Disarming Alarm not armed LED signal Illuminates for 11 s. Flashes once every 3 s. Extinguishes. Off. SID message Key not accepted. Contact service. Remote control battery low. Replace battery - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 60
60 Security (This page has been left blank.) - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 61
_____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ 62 63 68 71 73 74 75 Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows _____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ Placing two golf bags in the trunk _____ 76 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 62
23°F (-5°C). • Note that certain automatic car washes can damage the soft top. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the body. Saab advises against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash. • After rain or washing the car, allow the soft top to dry completely - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 63
9-3 Convertible 63 Operating soft top. The soft top is operated with the switch on the instrument panel. Hold the switch in the desired position until the soft top is fully mph/0-30 km/h). We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The movement of the car and force of the wind can seriously damage - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 64
9-3 Convertible 2 press any of the buttons on the same section of the instrument panel as the soft top switch while folding the soft top. This will be folded: • Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). • Battery voltage must exceed 10 V. • Outside temperature must exceed 23°F (-5°C). • The - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 65
9-3 Convertible 65 1 Rear window raised. Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cover is closed. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 66
9-3 Convertible 2 not press any of the buttons on the same section of the instrument panel as the soft top switch while raising the soft top. This will soft top: • Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). • Battery voltage must exceed 10 V. • The trunk lid must be locked. Raising 1 Start - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 67
9-3 Convertible 67 1 The soft top cover is opened. 2 The soft top is raised. 3 The soft top cover is closed. 4 The rear window is lowered. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Convertible Raising the soft top manually WARNING Only raise the soft top manually in an emergency (e.g. due to an electrical fault). Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually compartment floor. 2 Remove the two covers car and perform steps 3-6 and - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 69
9-3 Convertible 69 Soft top cover opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards windshield 4 Close the cover with the screwdriver (the cover is fitted on the covering in between the catches). Using the tool, turn clockwise to open the catches. Stand in the rear seat and raise the soft - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Convertible Soft top locked to windshield rail Closing the soft top cover Rear window locked to soft top cover 8 Sit in one of the front seats and lock the soft top to the windshield rail. Use soft top cover after manual raising. NOTICE To counterclockwise on the right had side of Saab dealer. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 71
9-3 Convertible 71 SID warnings and messages The following messages associated with top power pack overheated. Move goods away from soft top storage area. Operation at low temp. may damage soft top. Only manual operation possible. Soft top cover not locked. Try again. This message appears if the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 72
72 9-3 Convertible Battery low. Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles. Complete soft top operation to open trunk. Complete soft top operation before driving Close doors. Complete soft top operation. Complete soft top operation. Close the trunk lid. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 73
9-3 Convertible 73 "Easy entry" WARNING • Always check that the crash, especially if a rear-facing child seat is fitted behind the backrest. To facilitate getting in and out of the rear seat, the front seats can be slid forward. Manually adjusted passenger seats 3 1 Raise the handle by the head - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 74
74 9-3 Convertible Head restraints WARNING • Adjust the head restraint so that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash. • Raise the head restraints in the seats that are occupied. The front seats - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 75
75 Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible The two rear seats have three-point safety belts with inertia reels. Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inserting the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Position the lap part low across the hips. Grasp the shoulder belt - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 76
they operate properly in the event of a crash or rollover. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Rollover Pop-up Bars The Rollover Pop Up Bars, which are located behind each rear seat head restraint, are designed to deploy in the event of a crash or rollover. WARNING You can be severely - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 77
9-3 Convertible 77 Electric windows WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when closing the side windows. May cause serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the activation of the electric - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 78
and courtesy lighting in the doors. The light switches are located in the roof console. The cabin lighting comes on: • When a door is opened and the ignition is OFF. • When the remote control is removed from the ignition switch. Front interior lighting - Convertible The lighting goes out: • When - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 79
9-3 Convertible Glove box The glove box lighting comes on when the compartment is opened and goes out when it is closed. For changing bulbs, refer to page 230. 79 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locking system, it can be unlocked manually. 1 Take - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 80
is sufficient space in the trunk of the Convertible for two golf bags. Proceed as follows. 1 Start by inserting the narrow end of the first bag to the right. 2 Lie down the bag. Turn deflector is available as an accessory. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the wind deflector carefully. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 81
lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID)_____ Switches _____ Wipers and washers ____ Automatic climatecontrol system (ACC)__ 82 87 89 97 101 106 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 82
warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunc. Contact service. U.S. shown, Canada similar Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 Tachometer Speedometer Turbo gauge Fuel gauge 5 Engine - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 83
to be driven with the "Engine malfunction (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 further damage to your car - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 84
in the fuel or ignition system. The car may still be driven with care but the performance of the engine will be somewhat diminished (see page 154). The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Reduced engine power. Contact service. Front fog lights 3 This light indicates - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 85
of the airbags in crashes less severe than intended. • 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 four seconds when the ignition switch is turned to - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 86
(SID): Stability control failure. Contact service. If so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer. See also Electronic Stability Program (ESP® ) 3 on page 175. NOTICE If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 87
lights, main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should come on when the ignition protective function (interruption of the fuel supply) limits the engine speed car in miles per hour (mph). Cars sold in Canada: The speedometer displays the speed of the car in kilometres - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 88
when the engine is hot, open with care. The pressure in the coolingsystem can cause hot coolant and steam to be released. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury. Turbo gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume used for combustion, which is equivalent to the engine load. At - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 89
Saab Infotainment System. Fuel gauge When less than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel is left in the tank, a warning light on the main instrument panel comes on. Refueling, see page 157. • Selected gear is shown on the left-hand side of the display. When gears are selected manually left part - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 90
point the warning/indicator lights previously acknowledged with the CLR button are also displayed. You can adjust the settings of several of the car's systems, such as the alarm 3, rain sensor 3 and climate control Press once to resets the trip meter, the ignition shall be in position ON. Fuel Ø - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 91
Distance to destinations. Function can also be used as a trip meter Average speed since function last reset Speed warning (chime) Settings of features such as alarm clock, language and rain sensor 3 Managing of number list, see Infotainment Manual. Outdoor temperature Setting values 91 WARNING - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 92
arrival time will now appear on the right-hand side of the display. If you take a break, this time will be added to the previously calculated arrival time. Resetting a single function 1 Select the function you wish to reset using the steering wheel controls, or . • Fuel Ø (the value is rest to 10l - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 93
a trip meter (see Using DIST as a trip 93 NIGHTPANEL To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel lights and messages will operate normally if required. Temp (when the outside temperature falls or rises to between 26 and 38°F (-3 and +3°C)) and D.T.E. (when the remaining fuel - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 94
given audible confirmation. 3 Select Alarm Clock using the steering wheel controls. ON or OFF part of the scale (0-90 mph) should be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL mode. 1 Select Settings using 3 Select heading using the steering wheel controls. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Select using the steering wheel - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 95
. The list shown below includes the systems that can be found in your car. Rain Sensor, page 103. HIGH MEDIUM LOW Theft Alarm, page 56. FULL ALARM DOOR ONLY Park Assistance, page 180. ON OFF Alarm Clock, page 94. ON OFF Language. ENGLISH UK ENGLISH US FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL SVENSKA Speed - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 96
. Speed Scale Illum. Clock Adjustments can be made in the Infotainment system. See separate Manual. Select the proportion of the speedometer to be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL mode. Speed Scale Sel. A service indication must only be reset after the service has been performed. Select if both scales - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 97
99). Light switches A fault in the system will produce the following message on the Saab Information Display (SID): Headlight levelling malfunction. Special equipment is required for adjusting the basic headlight alignment. Headlights Low beam headlights are turned on when the ignition switch is - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 98
activate this function: 1 After turning off the engine, remove the remote control. 2 Open the driver's door. 3 Pull the control stalk all the way towards the steering wheel. Dipswitch 1 Headlight flasher 2 High/low beam The low beam headlights and reversing lights will come on and remain on for 30 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 99
back on manually by pressing the rear fog light switch. If the engine is restarted within 30 seconds, the rear fog light will remain on. Rear fog light consists of one bulb. 99 Front fog light switch Acquaint yourself with the legal provisions governing the use of rear fog light. Rear fog - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 100
is located on the climate control panel. When the button is pressed, all the direction indicators and the symbol in the button flash simultaneously. If an indicator bulb breaks, the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled. Hazard warning lights should only be used if, because of an - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 101
the delay period for intermittent wiping using the thumbwheel on the stalk switch. lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on. To leave the wipers positioned vertically on the windshield, proceed as follows: 1 Switch off the engine and remove - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 102
speed High speed Windshield and headlight washing 3 Control for setting wiper delay The headlights are washed every fifth time the windshield washers are used or if two (2) minutes have elapsed since the windshield was last washed. The headlight washers are not activated at speeds in excess of 125 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Instruments and controls Rain sensor 3 WARNING Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is ON to avoid personal injury when wipers with rain sensor 0 1 2 3 4 5 OFF Single sweep AUTO - rain sensor engaged Low speed High speed Windshield and headlight washing 3 Activate the rain sensor by lifting the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 104
. The wipers start when there is only a small amount of water on the windshield. MEDIUM The sensor is set to normal sensitivity. This is one of the Default Settings. LOW The sensor is set to low sensitivity (wipers operate only with a large amount of water on the windshield, i.e., downpour). - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Instruments and controls Rear window wiper, SportCombi To obtain: • a single sweep: move the control to position 2, the control springs back following message is displayed on the SID: Washer fluid level low. Refill. 105 Rear window wiper, SportCombi 1 OFF 2 Intermittent wiping 3 Washing and wiping - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 106
temperature you desire. To optimize the performance of the air conditioning system, all windows and be open. ACC panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Temperature setting: left-hand side Manual setting of air right-hand side Seat heating, front right seat Manual increase of fan speed Hazard warning lights Manual - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 107
outer panel vents). Note: If the sun sensor is covered, the ACC system will not be able to regulate the cabin climate as intended. Sun- and cabin sensor, Sport Sedan and SportCombi 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor Sun- and cabin sensor, Convertible 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 108
cooling the cabin in warm weather. When the ignition is switched off, only the temperature control affects temperature to which the control is set. Panel vent Air vents The air vents swivel universally the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting. The amount of air - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 109
the passenger side. MAX cooling produces: • Max. cooling effect (A/C compressor will run even if AC OFF has been selected). • Air distribution through panel vents. • Maximum fan speed. • Recirculation ON. 109 Condensation water When the A/C compressor is on, the incoming air is dehumidified. The - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 110
be controlled automatically. Turn the fan control anticlockwise until "OFF" lights up. ACC-system OFF. Fan OFF. A/C-compressor OFF. door mirror heating is controlled manually. Deactivate the heating as soon as the rear window is clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy load on the battery - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 111
One press: When the defroster is chosen manually, all the windows (except the rear side • Recirculation OFF. • Activation of rear window/door mirror heating. The defroster function remains engaged until another selection made. Heating of the rear window/door mirrors will, however, deactivate after a - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 112
, the system will automatically select the defroster setting, maximum heat and low fan speed. As the engine warms up, air will also be system. Start in warm weather: The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents at high fan speed and will activate the A/C compressor (unless the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Heating is thermostatically controlled. The heating has two effect steps. We do not recommend prolonged use of the higher level for people with sensitive skin. Heating is controlled manually but can also be automatic. Refer to Settings on page 114. Calibration Calibration is performed automatically - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 114
selection by pressing the SET button. Settings Climate System Rear Defroster AUTO MANUAL Heated Seats AUTO MANUAL Fan Settings HIGH SPEED MEDIUM SPEED LOW SPEED A/C Mode AUTO OFF Default Settings Are you sure? YES NO ACC- Convertible When the soft top is folded, several functions in the ACC-system - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 115
under Settings. Rear Defroster AUTO: The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled automatically. This is one of the Default Settings. MANUAL: The rear window and door mirror heating is switched on with the button on ACC panel. Convertible: The rear window heating cannot be turned on when - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 116
is started, if the engine has been switched off for more than 2 hours. Convertible: The A/C compressor is switched off when the soft top is folded down. to this function can be made at a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. • The A/C compressor can be on even when the soft top is - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Moonroof 3 _____ Interior lighting _____ Cup holder 3 _____ Power Outlet 3 _____ Storage compartments __ Trunk _____ 118 119 122 128 131 132 134 134 136 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 118
118 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment WARNING Only adjust the steering wheel while the car is stationary so that you are not distracted from the traffic. The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted. There is a release lever under the steering column. 1 Pull down the lever - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 119
or the head out through an open window while the car is moving. The electric windows are operated by means of switches in the door armrests. For the electric windows to work, the remote control must be in the ON position in the ignition switch. At the end of a journey and having removed the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 120
window cannot be closed), the pinch protection can be temporarily disengaged and the window closed. 1 Make sure the ignition is ON. 2 Press and hold the button on the driver's door while operating the window in question. 3 Close the window in question. The pinch protection will be active the next - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 121
is performed as follows: 1 Close the doors. 2 The car must be running at idling speed. The battery charger must not be connected to the car's battery during The in the driver's door deactivates the window switches in the rear doors. The illuminated switch will change color from green to orange - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 122
driver's seat with memory, the mirror settings are stored in the memory (see page 20). Manual retraction The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked. The mirrors can also be retracted manually. This can be useful when parking in tight spaces, such as on the car deck of a ferry. Remember to - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 123
detects that it is dark outside and the rear-facing sensor detects, for example, if the car following has not dimmed its headlights. The rearview mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver. This darkening is stepless. The mirror returns to its normal state - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 124
door or gate operator. Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage. Do not use the garage opener with any garage door remote controls. The battery in the remote control ignition ON. 2 Press and hold the two outer buttons (buttons one and three) - releasing only when the indicator light - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 125
rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with "Programming" steps 7-9 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 7 At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 126
button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. NOTICE Switch off the power supply to the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 127
the rearview mirror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. USA Compass zones in Canada Calibration Calibration is performed automatically during travel. If, for any reason, a manual calibration is needed perform as follows: 1 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 128
moonroof. Risk of serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car. This will prevent child, has their head, hands or fingers in the opening, before closing the moonroof. • Do not stick any part of the body or the head out through an open - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 129
can then slide the control rearward to open the moonroof. The moonroof incorporates an interior, manual, sliding sun blind. Moonroof without automatic closing 3 • To open - press the control ventilation position, it will not open. Convertible: For the remote opening of the soft top, refer to page 64. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 130
be temporarily disengaged. 1 Make sure the ignition is ON. 2 Press and hold the button on the driver's door while operating the window in question. failure, the moonroof can be operated with a screwdriver. Remove the lens from the roof console. Use a screwdriver to press in the pin in the slot - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 131
is OFF. • When the remote control is removed from the ignition switch. The lighting goes out: • When the car is locked. • When the ignition is turned on. • Approx. 20 s after closing all doors. The lights are dimmed out gradually. If a door is left open and the light switch is in position 2 or 3 and - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 132
audio system , the ignition switch or the like when using the cup holders. Soft drinks in particular can cause malfunctions. Cup holders are provided in the fascia, in the center console compartment between the front seats and rear seat cushion (Sport Sedan and SportCombi). The cup holder between - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Interior equipment 133 Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compartment between front seats 3 Cup holder in rear seat cushion 3, Sport Sedan and SportCombi - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 134
. An open glove box door could cause personal injury in the event of a crash. There are additional storage compartments below the front ashtray and in the doors. WARNING The maximum output of on the left of the moulding. Convertible has lockable glove box. Use the traditionally key, see page 54. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 135
Interior equipment 135 Sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air 3. This allows the storage of chocolate during hot weather for example. Card holder Storage compartment between front seats Storage pocket on front edge of seats 3 Storage pocket on back of seats 3 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 136
Sport Sedan Convertible: The rear seat cannot be folded. WARNING • Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash a crash. • Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 137
left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the following message is displayed on the SID (equivalent message displayed for right-hand backrest): Rear left seat backrest unlocked. Trunk Release Handle, see page 139. Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, Sport Sedan, see page 140. 137 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Load-through hatch, Sport Sedan Convertible: There is no load-through hatch. WARNING • Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury resulting from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash. • Do not - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 139
inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside. Tie down eyes, Sport Sedan There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In general, loads should be placed as far forward - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 140
the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat. • Do not opening lever, on parcel shelf Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, Sport Sedan The narrow section of the backrest can be opened in an emergency - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 141
to heat stroke. • Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. • When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the center safety belt is mounted in the backrest. • Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 142
has visible signs of wear or damage. • Secure heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash. • Secure small items if the backrest is folded down. Small items can - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 143
Interior equipment Load-through hatch, SportCombi WARNING • Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury resulting from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash. • Do not exceed the load capacity of - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 144
part of the cargo lies above the edge of the backrest, if a cargo guard 3 is not being used in the event of a crash. • Use the lashing eyes and suitable SportCombi There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In general, loads should be placed as far forward and as low - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 145
basic requirement for protection against cargo displacement in the event of a crash. • Improve safety by fastening the outer seatbelts. Check that the only intended to keep light objects tidy, not for the anchoring of loads. • Secure the load in the luggage compartment firmly. Using a cargo net is - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 146
Interior equipment Cargo net, vertical 3, SportCombi Fit the net behind the rear seat backrest. 1 Remove the rear cover panels in the roof. 2 Fit the anchorage eye Storing the cargo net Storage When the cargo net is not in use it should be stored in the bag supplied. Position the bag on the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 147
side pieces. 2 Fit the bag/carrier on the lower floor and secure the net's hooks in the folded-up floor. 147 Cargo net, floor mounted, SportCombi 1 Upper bracket. Make sure that the rubber bands are not twisted 2 Lower anchorage point Cargo net, floor mounted - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 148
SportCombi NOTICE Do not place any objects on the extended cargo guard. It is designed to shield against view and not for storage. To fit 1 Hold the cartridge so that the extendible part faces backward. 2 Position the cartridge over the pin (1) on the left and right similar. To remove 1 Retract the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 149
driving Ignition switch _____ Steering wheel lock ____ Starting the engine ____ Important considerations for driving _____ Refueling _____ Engine Break-in Period_ Manual transmission___ fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 150
. Ignition switch The ignition switch is located on the center console between the front seats. In cars with automatic transmission, the remote control can only be removed when the selector lever is in position P. LOCK position The parking lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting can - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Parts of the electrical system are operative. Do not leave the remote control in the OFF position with the engine not running as this could cause the battery remote control to ON, some indicator and warning lights will come on in the main instrument panel. These should go out after about 3 seconds - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 152
doors. Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key (see page 50). The car is now locked but the alarm is inactive. Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock is electronic. The lock engages when the remote control is removed from the ignition may cause a crash. - Never start - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 153
loading it heavily before it has warmed up. Do not drive away before the warning and indicator lights have gone out. The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows: Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Make sure the parking - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 154
• Do not use full throttle until the engine is warm, so as to avoid unnecessary wear. If the needle of the turbo gauge repeatedly enters the contact a Saab dealer immediately. • The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage. Limited performance. The light 3 comes on - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 155
instrument panel will come on (see page 83). Have the car checked at a workshop as soon as possible. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. 155 NOTICE If "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" warning light starts to flash (indicating that the engine is misfiring and the catalytic converter can - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 156
power or performance. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. • If the engine fails to start (in severe cold or if the battery is flat), the car can be bump started (manual transmission only) or started using jump - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Leave the area immediately. NOTICE • Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as room for expansion is needed for when the temperature rises. • The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage. • Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 158
while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by right (clockwise) until you hear three clicks. Make sure you fully install the cap. The most effective way to prevent condensation forming in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 159
normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. When refueling, hang the filler cap inside the fuel door The fuel door has a built in filler cap holder - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 160
the specifications described earlier. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty. Some - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 161
on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 162
162 Starting and driving Manual transmission Clutch interlock To start the car, the clutch pedal must be depressed. When changing gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 163
drive position is subsequently selected, this could cause a crash or damage the automatic transmission. • Never park road speed. Using this and Indication of gear position on main instrument panel The engine can only be started for manual gear selection The remote control can only be removed when - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 164
use a special change pattern for the first few minutes after a cold start so that the catalytic converter Lock-up The transmission's torque converter has a lock-up function. This can lock the torque converter, thus reducing the engine speed and fuel consumption. Kick-down When the accelerator - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 165
transmission fluid to overheat. Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid. 165 Towing Towing the SID: Gearbox malfunction. Limited performance. Descending hills If the speed powerful engine braking, manually select a lower gear (see page 168). WARNING Remember to use the braking effect - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 166
4 Remove the tool. 5 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately, otherwise it should remain on. Check fuse 6 in the engine bay fuse box. If the fuse is OK the battery may be dead. Contact a workshop to have the problem checked and rectified. We recommend that you contact a Saab - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 167
engine and transmission becoming hotter than necessary, select N for long stops with the engine running, e.g. when stuck in a traffic jam. At traffic lights, leave the selector lever in the drive position (D). D The drive position (D) is the normal one for forward driving. The transmission shifts - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 168
. When descending steep hills you should select a low gear to increase the braking effect of the engine and thus spare the brakes. Steering wheel controls for manual gear selection 3 Manual gear selections are displayed on the main instrument panel. The letter M and the current gear are displayed - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 169
using cruise ctrl. The system has the following functions: 1 ON: engaged 2 OFF: disengaged 3 SET/+: sets the speed and increases the set speed 4 SET/ -: sets the speed and decreases the set speed 5 RESUME: re-engages the system at the set speed The CRUISE indicator light in the main instrument panel - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 170
this delay, dry the brakes by applying them lightly now and again. This should also be done several hundred yards (hundred metres), select a low gear to utilize the braking effect of depressed (cars with manual transmission). • When the switch is slid towards OFF. See also heading "To disengage the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 171
at which the wheel is just about to lock. The wheel sensors send information to the brake system's electronic control module for every optimum braking performance irrespective of the car's speed or load. The ABS has a built-in diagnostics function which will switch on the ABS warning light if a - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 172
will operate even when only light pressure is applied to the brake pedal. This means that the driver can brake gently to test the condition of the road and adapt their driving accordingly. It is well worth practising the use of ABS brakes on a - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 173
The TCS uses information from the ABS wheel sensors to detect when inside front wheel rotates faster than the other wheels. TCS OFF lights up if: • a fault has been detected and the system ABS system • the system has been switched off manually. WARNING When driving normally, the TCS system helps - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 174
on automatically when the engine is started. You can switch the system off manually with the TCS button , whereupon the light will come on. The TCS cannot be switched off if the car is travelling faster than 35 mph (60 km/h). It may be necessary to switch off the system if the car - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 175
that measure wheel speed, yaw rate, lateral acceleration, steering wheel position and braking pressure. The values provided by these sensors are used to calculate the actual direction of the car, the intentions of the driver and whether the ESP® should be engaged. If this direction does not - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 176
system performs self-diagnosis. The light comes . Contact service. The Saab dealer. ESP button ® Turning ESP® system off The system can be turned off manually with the ESP® button , whereupon the ESP® OFF lights manually light will come on. The car must be travelling slower than 35 mph (60 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 177
Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control. • Do not use the parking brake while driving. brake is applied, the indicator light on the main instrument panel will come on. To catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire. • Apply the parking brake, remove the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 178
toward the curb and edge the car forwards until the wheel lightly touches the curb. 2 Uphill with curb. Turn the wheels away from the curb and edge the car backward until the wheel lightly touches the curb. 3 Uphill or downhill without curb. Turn the wheel towards - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 179
the parking brake OFF! • Convertible: If the car is stored, the soft top should be closed. • If necessary, use wheel chocks and leave the parking brake off. • Disconnect the negative (-) battery lead. If frost is likely to occur during the storage period, remove the battery and store it in a frost - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 180
cannot always be detected by the system. Saab Parking Assistance facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects sensors seen from the side The system uses four sensors in the rear bumper. These emit ultrasound signals that bounce back to the sensors - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 181
to load or unload the trunk. If the distance between an object and a corner sensor does not change for 3 seconds, for example if you are reversing alongside a wall, deactivate the Saab Parking Assistance as follows: • Engage reverse and press the CLR button on the SID control panel. The system - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 182
message will appear on the SID: Parking assistance malfunction. Service. If the system is subject to interference, the following message will be shown on the SID: Parking assistance sensor interference. If this message appears, clean the sensors. The sensors are located in the black trim on the rear - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 183
and general wear, the car must be serviced regularly. • High speed, unnecessary acceleration, frequent braking and much changing down all give higher fuel consumption. • Frequent gear changing in traffic, starting in cold weather, the use of studded tires and roof racks, and towing a camper - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 184
can indicate that something is wrong and that the car needs to be checked. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Practical road tests have demonstrated that substantial savings in fuel consumption can be made if the above advice is followed. engine wear is at its greatest during this period - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 185
any snow from the heating system air intakes between the hood and the windshield. • If necessary, inject oil into the locks to prevent them from freezing. Use molybdenum-sulphide oil (MoS2). If the locks freeze, exercise care when unlocking the car (manual unlocking) to avoid breaking the key. Warm - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 186
Saab dealer regarding approved tire chains. See also page 248. Remember that tires age: it may therefore be necessary to change winter tires before they reach the legal wear limit, as they gradually lose their friction properties with age. If you get into a front wheel skid and the car has a manual - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 187
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 clean water. Use an antifreeze approved by Saab. WARNING • Exercise care when opening the hood if the engine is overheated. Never remove the expansion tank - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 188
caravan battery can be charged for example. Also, if the car has SPA, this is deactivated automatically if a trailer is hitched up and correctly connected to the Saab genuine trailer socket. Saab recommendations: • Use a genuine Saab trailer hitch that is designed and tested for your Saab. • Contact - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 189
max. 15 max. 15 When negotiating long hills, bear the following important considerations in mind. Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instrument panel. The following steps are taken in order as the temperature of the transmission increases: • Gear change - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 190
manual transmission Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instrument panel to fade! Distribution of load in trailer a Light b Moderate c Heavy Trailer hitch load The the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible. The trailer should be loaded so - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 191
too short and risks breaking when turning a corner. • Check all bulbs. • Check the car and trailer brakes. • Make sure that handling will be different and its braking performance reduced. The trailer's braking system and eye out behind the trailer as the door mirrors do not always provide sufficient - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 192
Fitting roof carriers 3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi without roof rails 1 speed to the prevailing conditions. • Due to higher aerodynamics drag, fuel economy may suffer when driving with a roof rack. The maximum Saab dealer. Always secure roof loads securely. Mounting holes for roof carrier - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 193
SportCombi with roof rails 1 Clean the car's roof rails. 2 Check the markings on the cross members to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier. 3 Place the cross members on the roof rails, on their respective sides of the centre supports the roof box. 4 Using your thumb, press the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 194
with the trunk lid open WARNING Avoid driving with the trunk lid partly or fully open, since exhaust fumes can be drawn into the cabin will be seriously damaged if water enters the intake system. NOTICE • Place the heaviest load as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk. • Secure the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 195
hour. • Only eat light meals. Heavy meals have ignition switch, if the battery has sufficient charge. Front towing eye WARNING • Make sure that the towing eye is screwed in tightly. It has a left-hand thread! • The towing eye is only designed for towing the car on roads. It must not be used - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 196
click in the lower edge, one corner at a time. Rear towing eye Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. Rear towing eye The car has car is equipped with a towbar, this can be used instead of the towing eye. Towing the car NOTICE Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. Engage - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 197
tow, as necessary. This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently. Cars with automatic transmission: 197 Transporting the car NOTICE If a car with sports (lowered) chassis is transported, for example on a flat bed truck, take extra care not to damage the spoiler and/or underbody. NOTICE • The - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 198
. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Neutral. 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off lights that are not needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries and it could save your radio. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 199
it does not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Note. If the current in the low battery is too low it might be necessary to wait several minutes with the cables connected before you can start the engine with the low battery. 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey, such as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a drive belt (poly-V-belt) and the like. You can check some points yourself beforehand: • Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 201
____ Coolant _____ Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads_____ Power steering_____ Battery _____ Drive belt _____ Wipers and washers ___ Wiper blades _____ Changing bulbs _____ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 202
with 60° between the cylinder banks, 4 valves per cylinder, 2 camshafts per bank. The camshafts are driven via a chain transmission. The engine is equipped with a turbo whose turbine collects exhaust pressure from both banks of cylinders. To obtain optimum performance, fuel consumption and low - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 203
multiport fuel injection, electronic distributorless ignition and turbocharger boost pressure control into one system. The Trionic engine control module (ECM) monitors many different engine parameters such as Intake manifold pressure. Intake air temperature. Crankshaft position. Engine coolant - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 204
all of this information, the ME9 system can control fuel injector opening duration, ignition timing, intake camshaft phasing and turbocharger boost pressure to provide excellent engine performance while maintaining low emissions and fuel consumption. NOTICE The Trionic engine management system - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Car care 205 Engine bay, 4-cyl engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Oil filler cap Coolant reservoir Brake and clutch fluid reservoir Battery Fuse box Washer-fluid reservoir Power-steering fluid reservoir Engine-oil dipstick - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 206
206 Car care Engine bay, V6 engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power-steering fluid resrvoir Coolant reservoir Brake and clutch fluid reservoir Battery Fuse box Washer-fluid reservoir Oil filler cap Engine-oil dipstick - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 207
oil level. Fill oil now. If this occurs the oil level must be checked first. If the level is too low then it must be topped up. V6 engine: The engine has an oil level sensor that checks the oil level when the engine is running. If the oil level drops too - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 208
on hot parts of the engine as this could cause a fire. Used engine oil problems. It is normal for an engine to consume a certain amount of oil. It is therefore often necessary to top up the oil between services low. • Change engine oil and oil filter in accordance with the service programme • Only use - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 209
Car care 209 Air filter WARNING To ensure reliable operation, only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Coolant WARNING • Proceed with caution if the radiator is boiling when you open the hood. Never remove the expansion-tank filler cap when the radiator is boiling. • The cooling - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 210
). Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab-approved concentrated coolant and clean water. We recommend that you contact an authorised Saab workshop. If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added, run the engine until warm so that the thermostat opens. Top up the tank again, as - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 211
performance. It is therefore important that brake fluid be changed regularly, as specified in the service program. If the level drops too low, the following message appears on the SID: Brake fluid level low be carried out at a Saab dealer. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The foot brake - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 212
power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly, in accordance with the service program. The wheels should point directly forwards during this check. Clean the dipstick. To check the level, screw down the cap completely and then remove it again. The oil level should lie between the MAX and MIN marks - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 213
electrolyte level. Level correct if level indicator dark. Battery should be changed if indicator is light Check the charge state and electrolyte level of the battery regularly. NOTICE A discharged battery can freeze and fracture. Batteries should therefore always be stored away from sub-zero - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 214
is disconnected while the engine is running. • Exercise special care when removing and fitting the positive (+) cable so as not to damage the battery disconnect switch. A car with standard equipment specifications and a fully charged battery can be left for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 215
the disconnect switch. We recommend that you contact an authorised Saab workshop. A collision could cause a short circuit in the alternator or starter motor. A disconnect switch by the battery's positive terminal cuts off the battery from the alternator and starter motor when the airbags and - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 216
can be done 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 by a poly-V-belt from the crankshaft pulley. A slipping or broken poly-V-belt can result in: • no charge - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 217
regularly. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean performance is still unsatisfactory, fit new blades. Change of wiper blades, windshield Change of wiper blades, rear window, SportCombi the entire blade out from the arm. Rear window, SportCombi 1 Detach the blade from the arm by pressing - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 218
washers (if equipped) are deactivated. This is in order to prioritize the windshield. The following message is displayed on the SID: Washer fluid level low. Refill. Headlight washers are only available on certain markets. Fill with a mixture of washer fluid and water as recommended by the table on - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 219
of SID message: Left low beam failure. Right high beam failure. The following bulbs are not checked: parking lights, front fog lights, reversing lights, license plate lighting, side marker lights and side direction indicators. SportCombi The tail lights and brake lights consist of LEDs. If approx - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Xenon headlight, low beam 3 WARNING Xenon headlights are high tension. All work on xenon headlights, including changing bulbs, must be carried out by dealer personnel. Xenon headlights produce roughly two times as much light as halogen bulbs and have a significantly longer service life. The lamp - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 221
221 Car care Retainers on the battery cover Changing the low beam bulb 4 Refit the cover over the rear of the headlight. Left-hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front of the battery box. 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe. 7 Refit the battery cover. Low beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 222
the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box. 5 Pull up the fuse panel in front of the battery (certain variants), see page 240. Both sides 1 Remove the cover from the rear of the headlight. 2 Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector. 3 Change the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 223
cover and hose. 223 Parking lights The parking light bulb is located in the same reflector as the main beam bulb. Left-hand side: 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 Release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover. 3 Pull up the washer fluid - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 224
and twist it counterclockwise. 3 Fit the new bulb. 4 To facilitate fitting, look in through the headlight lens when fitting the bulb. Check that the new bulb is firmly seated. Left-hand side: 5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the battery box. 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe. 7 Refit - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 225
bulb. Try not to touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers. The height of the beam can be adjusted using a screwdriver inserted through the hole in the lower grille adjacent to the lens. 225 Front fog lights 3 WARNING • Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack. Always use - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 226
, Sport Sedan 1 2 3 4 5 Turn signals Taillights/stop lights Reversing lights Rear fog light (left-hand side) High-mounted stop light Taillights, Convertible 1 2 3 4 5 Turn signals Taillights/stop lights Reversing lights Rear fog light (left-hand side) High-mounted stop light Taillights, SportCombi - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 227
bulbs, Convertible 1 Remove the cover. 2 Carefully remove the bulb holder with the broken bulb.The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. 3 Change the bulb. 4 Refit the bulb holder and cover. Turn signals, reversing light and rear fog light, SportCombi 1 Remove the cover. 2 Remove the bulb holder - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 228
and rear fog light, Sport Sedan Removing the trunk lid trim 1 Remove the two screws securing the grab handle to the inside of the trunk lid. 2 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the center of each rivet. Pull out the rivets by taking hold of the rivet's collar. You can use the button on the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 229
1 Pull down the rear edge of the lens. 2 Fit the new bulb. 3 Insert the guide lugs on the front edge of the lens and press the lens home. Dome light, rear, Sport Sedan and SportCombi 1 Remove the entire overhead panel: ease out the trailing end first, and then both sides of the front edge - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 230
230 Car care Dome light, Convertible 1 Pull down the rear edge of the light fitting. 2 If the center bulb needs replacing, open the hatch over the bulbs. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder. If one of the outer bulbs needs replacing, turn the light fitting round. Change the bulb from the reverse - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 231
is correctly seated. 4 Refit the lens and tighten the two screws. Glove box lighting 3 1 Remove the lamp housing using a short screwdriver. 2 Fit the new bulb. 3 Insert the connector side first when refitting the lamp. Trunk lighting, Sport Sedan The lamp fitting is located under the parcel shelf - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 232
232 Car care Trunk lighting, Convertible 1 Remove the lamp in the rear end first. 2 Change the bulb. 3 Insert the connector side first when refitting the lamp. Trunk lighting, SportCombi 1 Pull the lamp housing forward and lift it out at the front. 2 Fit the new bulb. The bulb is secured in the - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 233
21 10 Headlight Front fog lights 3 Taillights; rear fog light; brake lights; reversing lights Direction indicator, front/rear Rear dome lighting; courtesy lighting 3; glove box lighting; trunk lighting, Convertible License plate lighting; trunk lighting, Sport Sedan Reading light, rear Side-mounted - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 234
panels: one behind a hatch on the left-hand end of the dash, one in the engine bay (additional small unit in front of battery specified (see page 236). The color of the fuse indicates its amperage. Saab dealer. Sound fuse / Blown fuse To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it from the panel. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 235
and therefore has a higher rating (amperage) than the standard fuses. No spare MAXI fuses are supplied with the car. NOTICE Fuse panel in end of dash A special tool for removing fuses is provided on the hatch on the left-hand end of the dash. Simply push the tool onto the fuse, squeeze - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 236
lock 2 5 Steering column unit; ignition switch 3 10 Hands-free 3 4 10 Main instrument unit; automatic climate control (ACC) 3 5 7.5 Control module in front doors; Park Brake Shift Lock (automatic transmission) 6 7.5 Brake light switch 7 20 Dash fuse panel; fuel filler door 8 30 Control module in - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 237
radio 3, TMC-tuner 3 21 7.5 Saab Parking Assistance (SPA) 3; control module in rear doors; dome light (Convertible) 22 30 Radio 3; navigation 3 23 24 10 Movement sensor 3; tilt sensor 3; dome light (Convertible) 25 30 Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory 3 Trunk fuse panel, Sport Sedan - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 238
26 30 Right-hand stop light; rear left turn signal; left taillight; rear fog light; left reversing light; license plate lighting; trunk lighting; trailer lights Convertible: Lumbar support, electrically adjustable front seat 3 Telematics 3 - 238 27 28 29 10 15 - Trunk fuse panel, Convertible - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 239
turn signal; front left parking light; front right fog light 3; right low beam; left high beam Fuse panel in engine bay No. Amp. Function 1 2 10 Engine control module; automatic transmission control module 3 3 20 Horn 4 10 Engine control module; battery disconnect switch 3 5 - 6 10 Selector lever - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 240
Washer fluid pump, rear window 3 R11 Ignition +15 R12 Windshield wipers, high/low speed R13 R14 Washer fluid pump, headlights 3 R15 R16 - 240 Fuse panel in front of battery 3 No. Amp. Function Air pump, secondary air 3 20 Fuel pump; preheated oxygen sensors (lambda probe) 3 10 A/C compressor 4 30 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 241
warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saab Warranty and Service km). WARNING Poor maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It's not. If your Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy Adjust the tire pressure - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 242
up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires, always use the correct rotation pattern. Left front tire to left rear. Left rear tire to right front. Right front to right rear. Right rear to left be at 60 psi (420 kPa). - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 243
of the damage. WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 244
is as accurate as possible it should be reprogrammed if wheels of a different dimension are fitted. Contact a Saab dealer. Because of front wheel drive, the front tires tend to wear faster than the rear ones. New depth in your country and also any regulations governing the use of winter (snow) tires. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 245
the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. WARNING If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 246
the government 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 characteristics and climate. Traction - AA - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Saab original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. 247 Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems been used or how far it's been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 248
be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 249
used to define a particular tire´s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service based on the performance factors: treadwear, traction and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on | a a b c d e f | b | c 16 93 | d | e H | f Tire Width Aspect Ratio Belt Rating - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 250
index H Speed rating Tire load indices 91 Tire approved for max. 1355 lbs. (615 kg) 93 Max. 1433 lbs. (650 kg) 94 Max. 1477 lbs. (670 kg) 95 Max. is 55% as high as it is wide. Belt Rating: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter "R" means radial - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 251
the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo . TIN-code a Manufacturer´s Identification Mark b Tire Size c Tire Type Code d Date of Manufacture This label can only be found on vehicles sold in the U.S. Vehicles sold in Canada - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 252
at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads pressure. There are 6.9 kPa to one psi. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 253
, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The rating are molded into the sidewall of the be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 254
and spare tire. The screwdriver handle has a "button" for removing plastic rivets. This type of rivet must be removed when changing the light bulb in the trunk lid (see page 228). Your Saab is equipped with a trip computer and you can use its "Speed warning" function, to monitor driving speed since - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 255
the following when the compact spare tire is fitted: • The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing a tire. • Do not drive further the curb. • Do not use snow chains. • Do not fit the wheel cover - this would conceal the warning text. Tools under a panel in the trunk NOTICE To avoid - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 256
256 Car care SportCombi SportCombi with subwoofer - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 257
in PARK (P). For a manual transmission, leave the car use in changing a tire or fitting snow chains. It must not be used to support the car during repair work or servicing. • Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack. Always use the hazard warning lights if the car of a crash or if - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 258
rear) under the sill members. If a floor jack is used, the lifting plate must be positioned under the normal jacking to raise the wheel clear of the ground. Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel. on page 260. Tightening torque: Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm). Steel wheels: - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 259
recess in the wheel cover. 7 Retouching the wheel bolts after twenty or so miles. Tightening torque: Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm). Steel wheels: 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm). We advise against using wheels with large ventilation slots in winter, as the brake components are then more exposed to - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 260
yourself. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer dealer. Upholstery and trim To remove fluff and hairs from the seats, door armrests and headlining, use a vacuum cleaner, a moist lint-free cloth, or a clothes brush. Remove spots and dirt using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water. When - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 261
more regular reconditioning. Use conventional leather care products. Follow the instructions on the packaging. Do not use harsh polishing agents, easy to wash off the dirt. Use a soft cloth moistened with white spirit to remove splashes of tar or asphalt. Do not use strong cleaners, as these can dry - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 262
performance of the wipers. In the U.S., Saab offers a full complement of car care products. See your dealer or visit us at www.saabcatalog.com. Convertible: • If a pressure washer is used be heedful of the following recommendations: • on the lower part of the car (not higher than the door handles - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 263
, carry out the following. The following cleaning method must be only used if the soft top is heavily soiled and must not be carried burn the skin, cause skin irritation and/or cause injuries. Use suitable protection. 6 Dry the soft top using a clean chamois leather or a cloth that does not leave - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Press lightly with the brush to prevent damaging the material. Do not use the Only use the recommended waterproofing agent. Follow the instructions on warranty does not cover corrosion resulting from untreated defects. Paintwork damage sustained in a crash base color and finally, the clear enamel. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 265
addition, most body panels, such as the hood, doors and floor pan are galvanized. The anti-corrosion treatment on some parts of the car is anti-corrosion warranty does not relieve the car owner of the need to carry out normal maintenance to the rustproofing and to make good any damage. Use a hose - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 266
clean water. • After washing, check and clear all drains in doors and body panels. • 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 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 267
possible. Use touch- 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- corrosion material. Repairs of this type are the owner's responsibility and are not covered under warranty saab.com. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 268
268 Car care Troubleshooting If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are a number of checks you can perform yourself. If the fault persists, however, have the system checked at a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Note: When the A/C system is running, the intake air is - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 269
• Close all doors. • Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension. Headlight aiming is done with the vehicle low beam lamps. The high beam lamps will be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly. NOTICE To make sure that your headlights are aimed properly read all instructions before - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 270
3 4 Wall or garage door. 25 ft (7.6 m) between wall and headlight lens. Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight run. Turn off the engine but leave the low beam on. Cars with halogen lights: Turn on the low beam headlights. Both variants: Place a piece of cardboard - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 271
optical headlight aimer device at the intersection of the two markers on the headlight lens. Then follow the instructions in the optical headlight aimer instruction manual and point 1, 2, 5, and 6 in this instruction. 271 Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface Correctly adjusted low beam - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 272
272 Car care (This page has been left blank.) - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 273
Customer Assistance and Information 273 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ Owner assistance _____ Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _____ Reporting Safety not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 274
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 systems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use. Additional maintenance is recommended for specific - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 275
fluid changes. HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled maintenance, present the Warranties & Service Record Booklet to the service manager. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will sign the maintenance record. The person - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 276
in the country in which they are traveling. Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 car lines can be ordered through your dealer. These are comprehensive manuals on CD rom, geared to use by professional technicians. Consult your Saab dealer for prices for your model. - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 277
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 notifying Saab Cars USA, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 278
, lateral acceleration, safety belt usage, air bag readiness, air bag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 279
_____ Engine oil _____ Fuel_____ Engines _____ Electrical system_____ Drive belt _____ Manual transmission ___ Automatic transmission _ Suspension _____ Steering _____ Brake system_____ Wheels all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 280
60.6'' (1539 mm) 105.3'' (2675 mm) 59.8'' (1524 mm) 59.3'' (1506 mm) approx. 4.7'' (120 mm) V.I.N. label on vehicles sold in U.S.A. V.I.N. label on vehicles sold in Canada VDA): Sport Sedan _____ Convertible, soft top raised_____ Convertible, soft top folded_____ SportCombi _____ SportCombi with - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 281
driver (150 lbs. (68 kg)), front/rear, Sport Sedan and SportCombi approx. 60/40 % GVW, front/rear, Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ approx. 50/50 % Maximum roof load, Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ Maximum load in trunk, Sport Sedan, Convertible and SportCombi_____ The combined weight of occupants - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 282
trunk, make sure that it is lashed down securely, particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down. Max. 3500 . Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer with brakes _____ 60 mph (100 km/h) Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer those specified by Saab Automobile AB. Note that national restrictions - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 283
, 4 overhead camshafts, 24 valves, the angle between the cylinder rows is 60° Cylinder bore: 4-cyl engine _____ 3.386'' (86 mm) V6 engine engine _____ 170 cu.in. (2.792 l) Idling speed _____ 283 Antifreeze _____ Coolant capacity: 4-cyl engine _____ V6 engine _____ 720 rpm. When the engine - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 284
against the GM-LL-A025 specification - with viscosity SAE 0W30 or 0W-40. To benefit from Saab´s specified service intervals, pleasure ensure to select a fully synthetic engine oil approved against GM-LL-A025. For optimum performence Saab recommends the use of Saab Long Life Turbo Oil 0W-30 or Mobil - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 285
indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service. Oil capacity, including filter (oil change) 4-cyl engine _____ V6 engine _____ 285 Fuel Fuel tank capacity_____ 16.05 U.S. gal. (61 l) For optimum performance Saab recom- Gasoline engines - mends: _____ AON 90. Gasoline with a lower - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 286
Voltage _____ Battery capacity _____ Starter motor: 4-cyl engine _____ V6 engine _____ Alternator rating: 4-cyl engine with manual gearbox gap _____ Tightening torque _____ 12 V 60 Ah 1.8 kW 1.4 kW 120 A/14 V 140 A/14 V 155 A/14 V 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6 Engines 2.0T Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5300 rpm - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Drive belt Outside length_____ 4-cyl engine _____ V6 engine _____ 40.472'' (1028 mm) 83.463'' (2120 mm) 287 Manual transmission Type _____ Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential Saab MTF 0063 1.9 qts. (1.8 l), to level plug 3.15 qts. (3.0 l) 27-30 (43-48) 29-35 (46-56) Oil type - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 288
gears and integral final drive. Lock-up function in selector positions 3, 4 and 5. Electronicallycontrolled, 6-speed, fully-automatic with hydraulic torque converter, planetary gears and integral final drive. Lock-up function for 1st to 6th gear. P, R, N, D, M Hydraulic plate clutches, brake bands - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 289
brake_____ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid _____ To DOT 4. Do not use DOT 5. Disc diameter: Front _____ Front 3 *) _____ Rear _____ Rear (290 mm) **) 9.30 in.² (60 cm²) 9.61 in.² (62 cm²) 4.96 in.² (32 cm²) Hydraulic unit for soft top, Convertible Oil capacity_____ Oil type _____ 0.6 qt. (0.6 l) CHF - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 290
/tires of another size, we recommend that you contact an authorised Saab workshop regarding acceptable options. Winter (snow) tires: 6.5 x 16" wheel _____ 215/55 R16 93 Q M+S 7.5 x 17" _____ 235/45 R17 94 Q M+S 4 x 16" 125/85 R16 99 M 420 kPa (60 psi) 2200 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h) 6.5 x 16 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 291
used with the following wheel-tire combinations: Wheels Tires 6.5 x 16"_____ 215/55 R16 M+S or 215/55 R16 Contact your Saab engine combinations 291 2.0 Turbo V6 engine All season tires 215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL 235/45 R17 94 V Summer tires 235/45 R17 94 W Winter (snow) tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 235/45 R17 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 292
36/250 42/290 35/240 41/280 36/250 42/290 Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 235/45 R17 94Q Compact spare 3 125/85 R16 99 M Spare wheel 3 215/55 R16 93V 60/420 60/420 When the car has the same tire size, the same load/speed information applies as - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 293
barcode, inside windshield 2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA: Label for color codes (trim and body). Tire information label can be found on the B-pillar. See also page 251. Canada: Label for tire pressure and color codes (trim and body) 5 Certification label 6 Chassis number (stamped on body - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 294
9 10 11 12 Engine variant __ Check digit_____ Model year ____ Factory _____ Serial number __ 4 = 4-door 7 = Convertible 5 = 5-door 5 = 5-speed manual 6 = 6-speed manual 9 = 5-speed automatic 1 = 6-speed automatic Y = 2.0 Turbo U = V6 engine 0-9 or X 7 = 2007 1 = Trollhättan 6 = Graz 000001-999999 - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 295
removed from the ignition switch. • Trunk lid locked when car driven off or 30 s after being shut. Courtesy Headlamp Feature • The length of time the lights are on. • Whether the reversing light or tail lights should come on as well as the dipped beam. Automatic Climate System (ACC) • Convertible - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Coolant level low. Refill. Hot engine. Make a safe stop. Idle engine. Airbag malfunction. Contact service. Gearbox malfunction. Limited performance. Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop. Open hood. Battery not charging. Make a safe stop. Headlight levelling malfunction. Tap brakes lightly before using - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 297
rear taillight failure. Right rear taillight failure. Time for service. 297 Left brake light failure Left high beam failure. Left low beam failure. Rear fog light failure. Right brake light failure. Right high beam failure. Right low beam failure. High mounted stop light failure. Left front - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 298
298 Technical data (This page has been left blank.) - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 299
_____ 129 Convertible _____ 63 Convertible, washing _____ 264 Coolant _____ 211 Crash memory, see EDR _____ 278 Cruise control _____ 171 Cup holder _____ 134 D Date codes, tires _____ 256 Deactivating rear windows, Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 123 Deactivating the passenger door window button - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 300
seat backrest, SportCombi _____ 143 Folding down the rear seat, Sport Sedan _____ 138 Front fog lights _____ 101 Front towing eye _____ 197 Fuel container _____ 161 Fuel gauge _____ 91 Fuel grade _____ 285 Fuel information _____ 161 Functions, car alarm _____ 60 Fuse panel in luggage compartment - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 301
Main instrument panel _____ 84 Main/dipped beam _____ 100 Maintenance schedule _____ 274 Manual gear selection _____ 170 Manual gearbox _____ 164 Manual tripping of car alarm _____ 60 Materials used in the car, reclamation _____ 269 Memory, driver's seat _____ 21 Messages on SID, Convertible _____ - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 302
288 Pressure gauge _____ 90 Pressure, tires _____ 243 Profiles, customized settings _____ 96 Roof lighting, Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 133 Roof lighting, changing _____ 231 Running-in _____ 163 S SAHR, head restraint _____ 23 SDM _____ 278 SID _____ 91 SPA _____ 182 Saab Information Display - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 303
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC _____ 269 Trunk lid, driving when open _____ 196 Trunk lid, opening _____ 53 Turbo gauge _____ 90 303 W Warning labels _____ 8 Warning lights _____ 84 Warning triangle _____ 102 Warnings and messages on SID, Convertible Sport Sedan _____ Tie down eyes, SportCombi _____ - 2007 Saab 9-3 | Owner's Manual - Page 304
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1
Owner’s Manual
Saab 9-3 M2007
© Saab Automobile AB 2006
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden
Safety
11
Security
47
9-3 Convertible
61
Instruments and controls
81
Interior equipment
117
Starting and driving
149
Car care
201
Customer Assistance and Information
273
Technical data
279
Index
299