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176 Starting and driving Trailer hitch load The weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination.With single-axle trailers, whenever possible, concentrate the load over the axle and keep it as low as possible. The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is 5% to 7% of the trailer weight with a maximum permissible tongue weight of 165 lbs (75 kg). Note that this load must be added to the total load for the car. If this now exceeds the specified load capacity, the load in the trunk will have to be reduced by a corresponding amount. Driving with a roof rack load WARNING • A roof load will affect the car's center of gravity and aerodynamics. Be aware of this when cornering and driving in crosswinds. • Adjust your speed to the prevailing conditions. • Due to higher aerodynamic drag, fuel economy may suffer when driving with a roof rack. The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs (100 kg). Note that the roof load is included in the car's maximum permissible load (see page 235). Strong, sturdy roof carriers designed specially for the car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure the roof load safely. IB880 Distribution of load in trailer a Light b Moderate c Heavy

Section	Page
Introduction	2
Instrument panel	3
Exterior	4
Interior	5
Engine bay	6
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 height adjustment	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
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
Lockable belt tongue	25
Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt	25
Integrated booster seat	26
Folding down	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
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 Release Handle	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
Convertible	47
Convertible	48
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
Cleaning the soft top, 9-3 Convertible	57
Cleaning the rear window	58
Interior lighting	58
Manually opening the fuel filler door	58
Convertible	58
Instruments and controls	59
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
Average fuel consumption	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 226.	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 226.	92
Saab 9-3 Audio System	93
Saab 9-3 Audio System	93
Saab 9-3 Audio System	94
Quick guide to the Saab 9-3 Audio System	95
Radio	95
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
CD player	100
Track search	100
Rapid play (passage search)	100
Fast track changes	101
Random playback (RDM)	101
Eject	101
CD changer	102
To select the CD changer	102
Selecting CDs	103
Track change	104
Rapid play	104
Fast track changes	104
Random playback (RDM)	104
General functions	105
Volume-preset mode	105
Adjusting the volume	105
Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF	105
Loudness ON/OFF	105
Steering-wheel controls	106
Control functions:	106
Security lock	106
Technical data	107
Antenna	108
Fault codes	109
Adjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe	109
OnStar - Telematics	111
OnStar - Telematics	111
Using OnStar	112
OnStar is Easy	112
System status light	113
The OnStar Center	114
Connecting to the OnStar center	114
Your personal identification number (PIN)	114
The OnStar Safety and Security Plan	114
Automatic notification of air bag deployment	114
Emergency services	114
Roadside assistance**	115
Stolen vehicle tracking	115
Accident Assist™	115
OnStar Med-Net***	115
Hands-free communication	115
The OnStar Premium Services Plan *	115
Route support	115
Ride Assist	115
Information and Convenience services	115
Concierge services	116
Additional Services	116
Personal Calling	116
Signing Up for Personal Calling	116
To sign up for Personal Calling, simply	116
Voice Commands	117
Voice Command Error Messages	117
Universal Commands	117
Placing a Call	117
To dial a number:	117
To dial using a ”Nametag”:	117
To redial the last number dialed:	117
Receiving a Call	117
Ending a Call	117
Storing/Deleting Numbers in Memory	118
Storing a number	118
To store a number:	118
Deleting a Number from Memory	118
Setting Tone or Voice Response	118
Units Remaining	118
Adding More Calling Minutes / Units	118
Automatic Replenishment	118
Security/Locking your System	119
Volume Control	119
Virtual Advisor	120
Calling the Virtual Advisor	120
Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor	120
Information Available	120
Weather	120
Stock Quotes	120
Sports Scores	120
News Headlines	121
E-mail Reader	121
OnStar Subscriber Website	121
Limitations	121
OnStar Operation:	122
Personal Calling:	122
Virtual Advisor:	122
Additional Information	122
OnStar Subscription Information	122
Interior equipment, trunk	123
Interior equipment, trunk	123
Seats	124
Side airbags (SRS)	124
Head restraint	124
Height adjustment, driver’s seat	124
Legroom adjustment	124
Backrest rake angle	125
Front seats, Coupé and Convertible versions	125
Lumbar support	125
Manually adjustable front seats with ”Easy Entry” function, Coupé and Convertible versions	126
Electrically adjustable front seats (certain variants)	127
Legroom adjustment	127
Backrest rake angle	128
Memory function (certain variants)	128
Electrically heated front seats (option on some model variants/markets)	129
Electrical windows	130
To open	130
To close	130
Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF)	131
Steering-wheel adjustment	131
Horn signal	131
Sunroof	132
Emergency operation of the sunroof	132
Interior lighting	133
Trunk lighting	133
Cup holder	134
Ashtrays (accessory)	135
Glove compartment	135
Rearview mirrors	137
Door mirrors	137
Trunk, Coupé and 5-door	138
Trunk lid lock	138
Lowering the entire rear seat	138
Lowering the right-hand part of the rear seat	139
Tie downs	142
Trunk lighting	142
Trunk Release Handle	143
Tools and spare wheel	143
Manually opening the fuel filler door	144
Starting and driving	145
Starting and driving	145
Ignition switch	146
If the car does not start	147
Starting the engine	147
Starting the engine	148
Useful tips on cold climate starting	148
Important considerations for driving	148
Limp-home	149
Important considerations with catalytic converters	150
Refueling	151
Recommended fuel:	152
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	154
Engine Break-in Period	155
Manual transmission	155
Shift-up indicator for improved fuel economy (U.S. models only except Viggen)	155
Lock-up function	158
Kick-down	158
Park Brake Shift Lock	158
Overheated transmission oil	159
Driving in hilly country with a heavy load	159
Towing	159
Selector positions	160
Adaptive gear-change patterns	161
The SPORT and WINTER modes	162
Cruise Control	163
To set the desired speed	163
To increase the preset speed	163
Temporary increase in speed	163
To cancel temporarily	163
To re-engage the system	163
To reduce the preset speed	163
Disengaging the system	164
Braking	164
Brake pad wear indicators	164
ABS brakes	165
Traction Control System	166
How the system works	166
TCS OFF	166
TCS indicator	166
Turning the TCS off	167
Parking brake	168
Parking	168
Parking on a hill	169
Long-term parking	169
Economical motoring	170
Factors affecting fuel consumption	170
Driving technique	170
Road conditions	171
Driving in cold weather	171
Driving in hot weather	173
Towing a trailer	173
Trailer hitch attachment	173
Trailer weight	174
Driving considerations	175
Trailer hitch load	176
Driving with a roof rack load	176
Installing the roof carriers (accessory)	177
Tires	178
Driving with the trunk lid open	179
Driving in deep water	179
Towing the car	179
Transporting the car	179
Saab 9-3 Viggen	180
Towing a car with manual gearbox	180
Towing a car with automatic transmission	181
Jump starting	181
Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted	184
For long trips	184
Car care	185
Car care	185
Engine bay	187
Engine	188
Engine families	188
Emission control systems	188
Saab Trionic engine management system	189
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	189
Engine oil	190
Checking the fluid level	190
Oil changing	190
Transmission fluid	191
Manual transmission	191
Automatic transmission	191
Coolant	192
Air filter	193
Brake- clutch fluid and brake pads	194
Checking the fluid level	194
Power steering	195
Battery	195
Drive belt	197
Wipers and washers	198
Wiper blades	198
Windshield and rear window	198
Headlight wipers	198
Washer	199
Washer jets	199
Changing bulbs	200
Headlight	200
Parking lights	200
Front turn signal bulb	201
Side-mounted turn signal	201
Front fog lights	202
Stop lights, taillights and direction indicators	202
Reversing lights and rear fog light	203
Dome light, rear	203
Other lighting	204
Bulb table	205
Fuses	206
MAXI fuses	207
DICE / TWICE	207
Fuses	208
Relay holder	209
Fuses and relays	210
Wheels	211
Alternative wheels and tires	211
Tire pressure	211
Tire markings	212
Winter tires	212
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US)	213
Treadwear	213
Traction	213
Temperature	213
Date code	214
Wear indicators	214
Changing a wheel	215
Tire chains	217
Flat spotting	218
Safety belts	218
Upholstery and trim	219
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery	219
Textile carpeting	219
Engine bay	220
Washing	220
Waxing and polishing	221
Touching up the paint	221
Two-coat enamel	222
Anti-corrosion treatment	222
What causes rust?	223
Preventive maintenance	223
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	224
Air conditioning (A/C system)	226
Fault diagnosis	226
Maintenance	227
Headlight aiming	227
Maintenance and owner assistance	229
Maintenance and owner assistance	229
Maintenance schedule	230
Service intervals	230
Engine oil and filter changes	230
Service record retention	231
Service costs	231
Owner assistance	231
Warranties and service problem assistance	231
Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)	232
Service information	232
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	232
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	232
Technical data	233
Technical data	233
General dimensions	234
Engine	237
Engine oil	237
Fuel	239
Engine variants	239
Electrical system	240
Drive belts	240
Manual transmission	240
Automatic transmission	240
Suspension	241
Steering	241
Brake system	241
Plates and labels	243
Following adjustments can be done by the driver:	245
Index	247
Index	247