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Car care Fuses and relays Fuse panel in engine bay No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MAXI 1 MAXI 2 Item A B C1 C2 Amp 10 15 40 10 15 10 10 10 10 7.5 - - 7.5 10 15 30 50 Function Horn Front fog lights Radiator fan, low speed Vacuum pump A/C-compressor Left low beam Right low beam Left high beam Right high beam Headlight wipers - Extra lights APC Extra heater; water pump (Europe) Extra heater (Europe) Radiator fan, high speed ABS 191 Fuses and relays in engine bay (left side) Amp Function Low beam High beam Extra heater (Europe) Vacuum pump (Turbo aut.) D E F1 - F2 - G1 G2 H I J Radiator fan, low speed Lamp check (filament monitor, front) - - Horn Front fog lights - Radiator fan, high speed A/C-compressor IB919

Section	Page
Introduction	2
Safety	11
Safety belts	12
Safety-belt reminder	12
Safety-belt pretensioners	13
Correct position for safety belt	13
Front seat belts	14
Belt guide	15
Safety belt use during pregnancy	15
Safety belts, rear seat	16
Child safety	18
Lockable belt tongue	18
Child tether anchorages	19
Integrated booster seat	20
Folding out	20
Fasten the belt	20
Folding booster seat	21
Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS")	22
Front passenger seat	24
AIR BAG warning light	24
SRS servicing	24
Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners	25
Frequently asked questions on function of the airbag	25
Side airbag	27
Security	29
Doors	30
Opening handle	30
Central locking	30
Key / Remote control	30
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	31
Locking/unlocking the car	31
Changing the remote-control battery	32
Child safety locks	33
Trunk lock	33
Certain central lock-system functions can be reprogrammed by an authorized Saab dealer	34
Car alarm	35
Activating the car alarm	36
Window glass sensor	36
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	36
Alarm signals	37
Panic-function	37
Overview of functions	38
Overview of, LED signals and SID messages	39
Convertible	41
General safety instructions	42
Folding the soft top	43
Raising the soft top	45
Manual raising of the soft top	46
Fault messages in SID	48
Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible	49
Trunk, 9-3 Convertible	50
Trunk lid lock	50
Rear seat	50
Lowering the rear seatback	50
Trunk Pass-Through in the rear seatback for long, narrow loads	51
Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible	51
Cleaning the rear window	52
Interior lighting	52
Manually opening the fuel filler door	52
Instruments and controls	53
Main instrument panel	54
Warning and indicator lights	54
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel	58
Instruments	59
Tachometer	59
Odometer and trip meter	59
Reset button	59
Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown)	59
Temperature gauge	60
Pressure gauge	60
Fuel gauge	61
Gear selector indication	61
Trip computer SID	62
SID 2	62
Selecting the function	62
Outside temperature (warning of slippery conditions)	62
Resetting values	62
CHECK messages	63
Night Panel	63
Setting the date	64
Units and language versions	64
Selecting units and language	64
Clock	64
SID 3 (SCC)	65
Selecting the function	65
Outside temperature (Frost warning)	65
Entering values for the functions	65
Setting the date	66
Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off	66
Calculation of arrival time and average speed	66
Using DIST as a trip meter	67
CHECK messages	68
Night panel	69
Units and language versions	69
Selecting units and language	70
Clock	70
Switches	71
High/low beam	71
Headlight flasher	71
Courtesy Headlamp Feature	72
Turn signal & lane change indicators	72
Hazard warning lights	72
Back-Up	73
Rear fog light	73
Front fog lights	73
Instrument lighting	74
Wipers and washers	74
Windshield wipers	74
Washers	74
Rear-window wiper	75
Manual climate-control system	76
Temperature control	76
Air distribution	76
Condensation water	78
Recommended settings in severe cold	79
Automatic climate control (ACC)	80
Condensation water	81
Functions	82
Action to be taken in special types of weather	85
Calibration	86
Programming I	86
Cancelling program I	86
Programming II	87
Useful tips:	88
Extinguishing the lighting in ACC	88
ACC - 9-3 Convertible	88
Audio System	89
Saab 9-3 Audio System	90
Quick guide to the Saab 9-3 Audio System	91
Radio, see page 94	91
Cassette player. See page 96	92
CD player. See page 99	92
CD changer (option). See page 101	92
Sound controls	93
ON/OFF	93
VOL - Volume	93
BAL - Balance	93
BAS - Bass	93
TRE - Treble	93
FAD - Fader	93
Radio	94
Preset station buttons (1)	94
Seeking (2)	94
Band selector (3)	94
AS, Autostore (4)	94
WB (Weather Band) (5)	95
Cassette player	96
TAPE (1)	96
Playback direction (2)	96
Dolby® noise reduction (3)	96
Eject button (4)	96
Music search forward/reverse (5)	97
Fast forward/rewind	97
Auto music search (Blank skip)	97
Type II (metal) tapes	98
Cleaning-due indicator	98
Tape care	98
CD player	99
Track search (1)	99
Rapid play (passage search)	99
Fast track changes	100
Random playback (RDM) (2)	100
Eject (3)	100
CD changer	101
To select the CD changer	101
Selecting CDs (1)	102
Track change (2)	103
Rapid play	103
Fast track changes	103
Random playback (RDM) (3)	103
General functions	104
Volume-preset mode	104
Adjusting the volume	104
Speed-dependent volume (SPDVOL) ON/OFF	104
Loudness ON/OFF	104
Steering-wheel controls	105
Control functions:	105
Security lock	105
Technical data	106
Multipath interference	107
Antenna	107
Shadow effect	107
Sources of FM interference	107
Cross-modulation	108
Radio waves, FM/AM	108
Sources of AM interference	108
Installation of car phone (option)	109
Mobile phones and communications radios	110
Fault codes	110
Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe	110
Interior equipment	111
Trunk, Coupé and 5-door	125
Trunk lid lock	125
Lowering the entire rear seat	125
Lowering the right-hand part of the rear seat	126
Removing the parcel shelf	128
Tie downs	129
Trunk lighting	129
Tools and spare wheel	130
Manually opening the fuel filler door	131
Starting and driving	133
Ignition switch	134
If the car does not start	135
Starting the engine	135
Useful tips on cold climate starting	136
Important considerations for driving	136
Important considerations with catalytic converters	137
Refueling	138
Recommended fuel:	139
Engine Break-in Period	140
Wearing in new brake pads	140
Wear indicators	140
Gear changing	141
Manual transmission	141
Shift-up indicator for improved fuel economy (U.S. models only)	141
Automatic transmission	141
Lock-up function	143
Shift Lock override	143
Overheated transmission oil	144
Driving in hilly country with a heavy load	144
Towing	160
Driving with a load	160
Towing the car	160
Transporting the car	160
Saab 9-3 Viggen	161
Towing a car with manual gearbox	161
Towing a car with automatic transmission	162
Jump starting	162
Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted	165
For long trips	165
Driving with the trunk lid open	166
Driving in deep water	166
Car care	167
Hood release handle	168
Engine	168
Engine bay	169
Engine families	170
Emission control systems	170
Saab Trionic engine management system	170
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	171
Engine oil	172
Checking the fluid level	172
Oil changing	172
Transmission fluid	173
Manual transmission	173
Automatic transmission	173
Coolant	174
Coolant	174
Changing the coolant	175
Brake- clutch fluid and brake pads	176
Checking the fluid level	176
Brake pad wear indicators	176
Power steering	177
Battery	177
Drive belt	179
Wipers and washers	179
Wiper blades	179
Windshield and rear window	179
Headlight wipers	180
Washer	180
Washer jets	180
Changing bulbs	181
Headlight	181
Parking lights	181
Front turn signal bulb	182
Side-mounted turn signal	182
Front fog light / cornering lights	183
Stop lights, taillights and direction indicators	183
Reversing lights and rear fog light	184
Dome light, front	184
Dome light, rear	184
Reading lamps, 9-3 Convertible	185
Other lighting	185
Bulb table	186
Fuses	187
MAXI fuses	188
DICE / TWICE	188
Fuses	189
Relay holder	190
Fuses and relays	191
Wheels	192
Alternative wheels and tires	192
Tire pressure	192
Changing the wheels round	193
Tire markings	193
Winter tires	193
Tire quality grading (cars sold in U.S.)	193
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US)	194
Treadwear	194
Traction	194
Temperature	194
Date code	195
Wear indicators	195
Compact spare wheel	195
Changing a wheel	196
Flat spotting	199
Safety belts	199
Upholstery and trim	200
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery	200
Textile carpeting	200
Engine bay	201
Washing	201
Waxing and polishing	202
Touching up the paint	202
Two-coat enamel	203
Anti-corrosion treatment	203
What causes rust?	204
Preventive maintenance	204
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	205
Air conditioning (A/C system)	207
Fault diagnosis	207
Maintenance	208
Headlight aiming	208
Maintenance and owner assistance	211
Maintenance schedule	212
Service intervals	212
Engine oil and filter changes	212
Service record retention	213
Service costs	213
Owner assistance	213
Warranties and service problem assistance	213
Change of Address Notification (U.S.)	214
Service information	214
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	214
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	214
Technical data	219
General particulars	220
Engine	223
Engine oil	223
Fuel	224
Engine variants	225
Electrical system	225
Drive belts	225
Manual transmission	226
Automatic transmission	226
Suspension	226
Steering	226
Brake system	227
Rims and tires	227
Plates and labels	229
Several of the systems in your Saab car may be adjusted to better fit your individual needs	231
Following adjustments can be done by the driver:	232