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260 Index Touching up paintwork _____ 227 Towing a caravan or trailer _____ 179 Towing the car _____ 185 Traction Control System _____ 172 Trailer hitch attachment _____ 179 Trailer hitch load _____ 182 Transmission, automatic _____ 162 Transmission, manual _____ 161 Transporting the car _____ 185 Traveling abroad _____ 190 Trip computer, SID _____ 69 Trip meter _____ 66 Trunk _____ 144 Trunk lid lock, Convertible _____ 56 Trunk lighting _____ 139 Trunk, Convertible _____ 56 Trunk, opening _____ 40 Turbo gauge _____ 67 Turn signal _____ 76 Service information _____ 238 Service intervals _____ 236 Service record retention _____ 237 Side airbags _____ 30 Ski hatch _____ 147 Snow tires _____ 252 Soft top storage, Convertible _____ 56 Spare wheel _____ 149 Speedometer _____ 66 Starting the engine _____ 153 Steering-wheel adjustment _____ 137 Storage compartments _____ 142 Sunroof _____ 138 Switches _____ 75 W Warning and indicator lights _____ 60 Warning labels _____ 7 Warning light, AIR BAG (SRS) _____ 32 Washer fluid _____ 205 Washer jets _____ 205 Washers _____ 78 Washing _____ 226 Waxing and polishing _____ 227 Wear indicators, brake pads _____ 200 Wear indicators, tires _____ 220 Wheels _____ 217 Wheels and tires, sizes _____ 252 Window glass sensor, car alarm _____ 42 Windshield washers _____ 78 Windshield wipers _____ 78 Winter driving _____ 177 Wiper blades _____ 204 Wipers _____ 78 T Tachometer _____ 66 Technical data _____ 243 Telematics _____ 117 Temperature gauge _____ 67 Textile carpeting, cleaning _____ 225 Through-load hatch _____ 147 Tie-down eyes _____ 148 Tipping the rear seat _____ 144 Tire markings _____ 218 Tire pressure _____ 184 Tire pressures _____ 217 Tires and wheels, sizes _____ 252 Tools _____ 149 Top tether _____ 23 U Upholstery and trim _____ 225 Upholstery and trim, care of _____ 225 Useful tips on starting _____ 154 Useful tips, ACC _____ 92 V Vanity mirror _____ 143

Section	Page
Introduction	2
Warning labels	7
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
Head restraint	18
Child safety	19
Car safety tips	19
Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car	19
Lockable belt tongue	20
LATCH	21
LATCH installation	22
Child tether anchorages, Coupé and 5-door models	23
Forward facing child restraint in center rear position	23
Child tether anchorages, Convertible models	24
Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt	25
Integrated booster seat	26
Folding out	26
Fasten the belt	26
Folding booster seat	27
Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System "SRS")	28
Front passenger seat	30
Side airbag	30
AIR BAG warning light	32
SRS servicing	32
Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners	32
Frequently asked questions on function of the airbag	33
Security	35
Doors	36
Opening handle	36
Central locking	36
Key	36
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	37
Reprogramming lock system functions	37
Locking/unlocking the car	37
Changing the key battery	39
Child safety locks	39
Trunk lock	40
Car alarm	41
Activating the car alarm	42
Window glass sensor	42
Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)	42
Alarm signals	43
Panic-function	43
Overview of functions	44
Overview of, LED signals and SID messages	45
Convertible	47
General safety instructions	48
Folding the soft top	49
Raising the soft top	51
Manual raising of the soft top	52
Fault messages in SID	54
Central operation of the windows, 9-3 Convertible	55
Trunk, 9-3 Convertible	56
Hooking up top storage bag	56
Trunk lid lock	56
Rear seat	56
Lowering the rear seatback	56
Trunk Pass-Through in the rear seatback for long, narrow loads	57
Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible	57
Cleaning the rear window	58
Interior lighting	58
Manually opening the fuel filler door	58
Instruments and controls	59
Main instrument panel	60
Warning and indicator lights	60
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel	65
Instruments	66
Tachometer	66
Odometer and trip meter	66
Reset button	66
Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown)	66
Temperature gauge	67
Pressure gauge	67
Fuel gauge	68
Gear selector indication	68
Trip computer SID	69
SID (SCC)	69
Outside temperature (Frost warning)	69
Entering values for the functions	70
Setting the date	70
Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off	70
Calculation of arrival time and average speed	71
Using DIST as a trip meter	71
CHECK messages	72
Night panel	73
Units and language versions	74
Selecting units and language	74
Clock	74
Switches	75
High/low beam	75
Headlight flasher	75
Courtesy Headlamp Feature	76
Turn signal & lane change indicators	76
Hazard warning lights	76
Back-Up	77
Rear fog light	77
Front fog lights	77
Instrument lighting	78
Wipers and washers	78
Windshield wipers	78
Washers	78
Rear-window wiper	79
Manual climate-control system	80
Temperature control	80
Air distribution	80
Settings for various weather conditions	81
Condensation water	82
Recommended settings in severe cold	83
Fault diagnosis and care of A/C system, see page 232.	83
Automatic climate control (ACC)	84
Condensation water	85
Functions	86
Action to be taken in special types of weather	89
Calibration	90
Programming I	90
Cancelling program I	90
Programming II	91
Useful tips:	92
Extinguishing the lighting in ACC	92
ACC - 9-3 Convertible	92
Fault diagnosis and care of A/C system, see page 232.	92
Saab 9-3 Audio System	93
Saab 9-3 Audio System, description	94
Quick guide to the Saab 9-3 Audio System	95
Radio	95
Cassette player	96
CD player	96
CD changer (option)	96
Sound controls	97
ON/OFF	97
VOL - Volume	97
BAL - Balance	97
BAS - Bass	97
TRE - Treble	97
FAD - Fader	97
Radio	98
Preset station buttons	98
Seeking	98
Band selector	98
AS, Autostore	98
WB (Weather Band)	99
Cassette player	100
TAPE	100
Playback direction	100
Dolby® noise reduction	100
Eject button	100
Music search forward/reverse	101
Fast forward/rewind	101
Auto music search (Blank skip)	101
Type II (metal) tapes	102
Cleaning-due indicator	102
Tape care	102
CD player	103
Track search	103
Rapid play (passage search)	103
Fast track changes	104
Random playback (RDM)	104
Eject	104
CD changer	105
To select the CD changer	105
Selecting CDs	106
Track change	107
Rapid play	107
Fast track changes	107
Random playback (RDM)	107
General functions	108
Volume-preset mode	108
Adjusting the volume	108
Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF	108
Loudness ON/OFF	108
Steering-wheel controls	109
Control functions:	109
Security lock	109
Technical data	110
Antenna	111
Shadow effect	111
Sources of FM interference	112
Cross-modulation	112
Radio waves, FM/AM	112
Sources of AM interference	113
Mobile phones and communications radios	114
Fault codes	115
Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe	115
OnStar - Telematics	117
Using OnStar	118
OnStar is Easy	118
System status light	119
The OnStar Center	120
Connecting to the OnStar center	120
Your personal identification number (PIN)	120
The OnStar Safety and Security Plan	120
Automatic notification of air bag deployment	120
Emergency services	120
Roadside assistance**	121
Stolen vehicle tracking	121
Accident Assist™	121
OnStar Med-Net***	121
Hands-free communication	121
The OnStar Premium Plan	121
Route support	121
Ride Assist	121
Information and Convenience services	121
Concierge services	122
Additional Services	122
Personal Calling	122
Signing Up for Personal Calling	122
To sign up for Personal Calling, simply	122
Voice Commands	123
Voice Command Error Messages	123
Universal Commands	123
Placing a Call	123
To dial a number:	123
To dial using a ”Nametag”:	123
To redial the last number dialed:	123
Receiving a Call	123
Ending a Call	123
Storing/Deleting Numbers in Memory	124
Storing a number	124
To store a number:	124
Deleting a Number from Memory	124
Setting Tone or Voice Response	124
Units Remaining	124
Adding More Calling Minutes / Units	124
Automatic Replenishment	124
Security/Locking your System	125
Volume Control	125
Virtual Advisor	126
Calling the Virtual Advisor	126
Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor	126
Information Available	126
Weather	126
Stock Quotes	126
Sports Scores	126
News Headlines	127
E-mail Reader	127
OnStar Subscriber Website	127
Limitations	127
OnStar Operation:	128
Personal Calling:	128
Virtual Advisor:	128
Additional Information	128
OnStar Subscription Information	128
Interior equipment, trunk	129
Seats	130
Side airbags (SRS)	130
Head restraint	130
Height adjustment, driver’s seat	130
Legroom adjustment	130
Backrest rake angle	131
Front seats, Coupé and Convertible versions	131
Lumbar support	131
Manually adjustable front seats with ”Easy Entry” function, Coupé and Convertible versions	132
Electrically adjustable front seats (certain variants)	133
Legroom adjustment	133
Backrest rake angle	134
Memory function (certain variants)	134
Electrically heated front seats (option on some model variants/markets)	135
Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat (option on some model variants / markets)	135
Electrical windows	136
To open	136
To close	136
Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF)	137
Steering-wheel adjustment	137
Horn signal	137
Sunroof (option)	138
Emergency operation of the sunroof	138
Interior lighting	139
Trunk lighting	139
Cup holder	140
Ashtrays	141
Glove compartment	141
Rear-view mirrors	143
Door mirrors	143
Trunk, Coupé and 5-door	144
Trunk lid lock	144
Lowering the entire rear seat	144
Lowering the right-hand part of the rear seat	145
Tie downs	148
Trunk lighting	148
Tools and spare wheel	149
Manually opening the fuel filler door	150
Starting and driving	151
Ignition switch	152
If the car does not start	153
Starting the engine	153
Starting the engine	154
Useful tips on cold climate starting	154
Important considerations for driving	154
Limp-home	155
Important considerations with catalytic converters	156
Refueling	157
Recommended fuel:	158
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	160
Engine Break-in Period	161
Manual transmission	161
Shift-up indicator for improved fuel economy (U.S. models only)	161
Lock-up function	164
Kick-down	164
Park Brake Shift Lock	164
Overheated transmission oil	165
Driving in hilly country with a heavy load	165
Towing	165
Selector positions	166
Adaptive gear-change patterns	167
The SPORT and WINTER modes	168
Cruise Control	169
To set the desired speed	169
To increase the preset speed	169
Temporary increase in speed	169
To cancel temporarily	169
To re-engage the system	169
To reduce the preset speed	169
Disengaging the system	170
ABS brakes	171
Traction Control System	172
How the system works	172
TCS OFF	172
TCS indicator	172
Turning the TCS off	173
Parking brake	174
Parking	174
Parking on a hill	175
Long-term parking	175
Economical motoring	176
Factors affecting fuel consumption	176
Driving technique	176
Road conditions	177
Driving in cold weather	177
Driving in hot weather	179
Towing a trailer	179
Trailer hitch attachment	179
Trailer weight	180
Driving considerations	181
Trailer hitch load	182
Driving with a roof rack load	182
Installing the roof carriers (accessory)	183
Tires	184
Driving with the trunk lid open	185
Driving in deep water	185
Towing the car	185
Transporting the car	185
Saab 9-3 Viggen	186
Towing a car with manual gearbox	186
Towing a car with automatic transmission	187
Jump starting	187
Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted	190
For long trips	190
Car care	191
Hood release handle	192
Engine bay	193
Engine	194
Engine families	194
Emission control systems	194
Saab Trionic engine management system	195
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	195
Engine oil	196
Checking the fluid level	196
Oil changing	196
Transmission fluid	197
Manual transmission	197
Automatic transmission	197
Coolant	198
Changing the coolant	199
Brake- clutch fluid and brake pads	200
Checking the fluid level	200
Brake pad wear indicators	200
Power steering	201
Battery	201
Drive belt	203
Wipers and washers	204
Wiper blades	204
Windshield and rear window	204
Headlight wipers	204
Washer	205
Washer jets	205
Changing bulbs	206
Headlight	206
Parking lights	206
Front turn signal bulb	207
Side-mounted turn signal	207
Front fog lights	208
Stop lights, taillights and direction indicators	208
Reversing lights and rear fog light	209
Dome light, rear	209
Other lighting	210
Bulb table	211
Fuses	212
MAXI fuses	213
DICE / TWICE	213
Fuses, instrument panel	214
Relay holder under the instrument panel	215
Fuses and relays in the engine bay	216
Wheels	217
Alternative wheels and tires	217
Tire pressure	217
Tire markings	218
Winter tires	218
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US)	219
Treadwear	219
Traction	219
Temperature	219
Flat spotting	224
Safety belts	224
Upholstery and trim	225
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery	225
Textile carpeting	225
Engine bay	226
Washing	226
Waxing and polishing	227
Touching up the paint	227
Two-coat enamel	228
Anti-corrosion treatment	228
What causes rust?	229
Preventive maintenance	229
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	230
Air conditioning (A/C system)	232
Fault diagnosis	232
Maintenance	233
Headlight aiming	233
Maintenance and owner assistance	235
Maintenance schedule	236
Service intervals	236
Engine oil and filter changes	236
Service record retention	237
Service costs	237
Owner assistance	237
Warranties and service problem assistance	237
Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)	238
Service information	238
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	238
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	238
Saab Original Service Program M2001 USA, Canada, (9-3 Models)	239
Index	257
A	257
B	257
C	257
D	257
E	258
F	258
G	258
H	258
I	258
J	258
K	258
L	258
M	259
N	259
O	259
P	259
R	259
S	259
T	260
U	260
V	260

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Index

Service information

______________ 238

Service intervals

________________ 236

Service record retention

__________ 237

Side airbags

____________________ 30

Ski hatch

______________________ 147

Snow tires

_____________________ 252

Soft top storage, Convertible

_______ 56

Spare wheel

___________________ 149

Speedometer

___________________ 66

Starting the engine

______________ 153

Steering-wheel adjustment

________ 137

Storage compartments

___________ 142

Sunroof

_______________________ 138

Switches

_______________________ 75

Tachometer

_____________________ 66

Technical data

__________________ 243

Telematics

_____________________ 117

Temperature gauge

______________ 67

Textile carpeting, cleaning

________ 225

Through-load hatch

______________ 147

Tie-down eyes

__________________ 148

Tipping the rear seat

_____________ 144

Tire markings

__________________ 218

Tire pressure

___________________ 184

Tire pressures

__________________ 217

Tires and wheels, sizes

___________ 252

Tools

_________________________ 149

Top tether

______________________ 23

Touching up paintwork

___________ 227

Towing a caravan or trailer

________ 179

Towing the car

__________________ 185

Traction Control System

__________ 172

Trailer hitch attachment

___________ 179

Trailer hitch load

________________ 182

Transmission, automatic

__________ 162

Transmission, manual

____________ 161

Transporting the car

_____________ 185

Traveling abroad

________________ 190

Trip computer, SID

_______________ 69

Trip meter

______________________ 66

Trunk

_________________________ 144

Trunk lid lock, Convertible

__________ 56

Trunk lighting

___________________ 139

Trunk, Convertible

________________ 56

Trunk, opening

__________________ 40

Turbo gauge

____________________ 67

Turn signal

_____________________ 76

Upholstery and trim

______________ 225

Upholstery and trim, care of

_______ 225

Useful tips on starting

____________ 154

Useful tips, ACC

_________________ 92

Vanity mirror

___________________ 143

Warning and indicator lights

________ 60

Warning labels

____________________ 7

Warning light, AIR BAG (SRS)

______ 32

Washer fluid

___________________ 205

Washer jets

____________________ 205

Washers

_______________________ 78

Washing

______________________ 226

Waxing and polishing

____________ 227

Wear indicators, brake pads

_______ 200

Wear indicators, tires

_____________ 220

Wheels

_______________________ 217

Wheels and tires, sizes

___________ 252

Window glass sensor, car alarm

_____ 42

Windshield washers

______________ 78

Windshield wipers

________________ 78

Winter driving

__________________ 177

Wiper blades

___________________ 204

Wipers

_________________________ 78