2003 SAAB 9-3 Owners Manual

1 Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan M2003 © Saab Automobile AB 2002 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 10 Security 37 Instruments and controls 53 Interior equipment 97 Starting and driving 121 Car care 171 Maintenance and owner assistance 229 Technical data 235 Index 251

2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-3 will be available with the fol- lowing engine variants: • 2.0t 175 hp • 2.0 Turbo 210 hp Although this manual describes the most important differences between model variants, it does not specify the equipment or features included on individual models. Importation and distribution of Saab auto- mobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by Saab Cars, Inc. in the United States and by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada. We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and keep it in the car for future reference. To find a specific item, use the overviews given on page 3–6. A list of content is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet which contains important warranty information and speci- fies 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 Roadside Assistance Pro- gram information. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorpo- rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. If you have any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc., your Saab dealer will be pleased to help, or you may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the U.S. at 1-800-955- 9007 or email them at saab- crm@saabusa.com. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. Enjoy the road ahead! Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed. NOTICE NOTICE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed.

3 Instrument panel Rear fog light____________ 74 Front fog lights___________ 74 High/low beam __________ 72 Changing bulbs __________ 188 Headlight levelling ________ 73 Parking lights____________ 72 Direction indicators _______ 75 High/low beam control stalk 72 Cruise Control ___________ 140 Fuel gauge __________________ 61 Speedometer ________________ 60 Turbo gauge _________________ 61 Temperature gauge____________ 60 Warning and indicator lights _____ 54 Tachometer __________________ 59 Odometer and trip meter________ 59 Ashtray _____________________ 108 Cigarette lighter _______________ 108 Saab Information display (SID) ___ 64 Profiler ______________________ 64 Clock _______________________ 69 Replacing wiper blades ___ 186 Washers and wipers______ 76 Washer fluid ____________ 186 Automatic climate control __ 84 Manual climate control ____ 79 Car care and maintenance_ 224 Seat heating____________ 83 Seat heating, ACC _______ 92 Hazard warning lights_____ 75

4 Exterior Body __________________ 219 Touching up paintwork ____ 219 Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 220 Service program _________ 230 Sunroof ________________ 102 Washing _______________ 218 Waxing and polishing _____ 219 Taillights _______________ 194 Brake lights _____________ 194 Changing bulbs __________ 188 Light switches ___________ 72 Towing_________________ 164 Towing hook eyes ________ 164 Towing a trailer __________ 157 Trunk __________________ 116 Lighting ________________ 194 Folding down the rear seat _ 116 Load-through hatch_______ 117 Spare wheel ____________ 119 Tools __________________ 119 Maximum loads _______________ 236 Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ 161 Roof load ____________________ 161 Hood _______________________ 172 Washing the engine bay_________ 218 Trunk lock______________ 41 Central locking __________ 38 Lock buttons____________ 38 Child safety locks ________ 42 Front lights _____________ 190 Direction indicators_______ 75 Changing bulbs _________ 188 Headlight levelling (Bi- Xenon) _______________ 73 Dipswitch ______________ 72 Headlight switches _______ 72 Headlight washers _______ 186 Fuel grade _____________ 240 Fuel gauge _____________ 61 Economical motoring _____ 153 Fuel filler door __________ 128 Refueling ______________ 128 Braking _____________________ 141 Tires _______________________ 206 Tire pressure ________________ 245 Tire pressure monitor __________ 207 Wheels _____________________ 243 Changing wheels______________ 214 Spare wheel _________________ 212 Winter driving ________________ 155

5 Interior Airbag _________________ 26 Steering wheel adjustment _ 98 Steering _______________ 242 Interior rearview mirror _________ 111 Vanity mirror _________________ 106 Door mirrors__________________ 110 Airbag_________________ 26 Child seats _____________ 21 Safety belts ____________ 11 Safety belt care _________ 217 Child safety locks ________ 42 Glove compartment ______ 109 Storage compartments____ 109 Automatic transmission ___ 134 Manual transmission _____ 133 Changing gears _________ 133 Rear seat _________________ 116 Child seats ________________ 21 Safety belts ________________ 11 Folding down the rear seat ____ 116 Upholstery care ____________ 217 Seat adjustment ____________ 16 Seat heating _______________ 83, 92 Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 197 Interior light switches ___________ 105 Sunroof _____________________ 102 Break-In Period _______________ 132 Driving in hot/cold climates ______ 155 Parking _____________________ 148 Starting the engine ____________ 123 Ignition switch ________________ 122 Parking brake_________________ 148 Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ 108 Fuses _________________ 199 Electric windows _________ 99

6 Engine bay Vehicle identification number 246 Color code______________ 246 Engine number __________ 246 Warning labels __________ 7 Gearbox number _________ 246 Exhaust emission control __ 126 Drive belt_______________ 185 Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC)_____________ 224 Alternator ______________ 185 Turbo gauge ____________ 61 Spark plugs_____________ 240 Ignition system __________ 240 Engine oil: checking level __ 176 Automatic transmission _________ 134 Manual transmission ___________ 133 Gearbox: technical data_________ 241 Battery ______________________ 182 Battery charge ________________ 182 Jump starting _________________ 168 Engine: description ____________ 173 Changing engine oil____________ 177 Engine oil: checking level/topping up ______________ 176 Oil grade and viscosity__________ 238 Engine: technical data __________ 238 Important considerations for driving 125 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 76 Topping-up fluid _________ 186 Washer jets ____________ 187 Washer fluid ____________ 186 Power steering________________ 181 Fluid: checking/topping up_______ 181 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 179 Driving in hot climates __________ 156 Radiator_____________________ 238 Temperature gauge ____________ 60 Changing a fuse _________ 199 Fuses _________________ 199 Relays ________________ 203 Fuse table _____________ 203 ABS brakes_____________ 141 Brake pads _____________ 180 Brake system ___________ 242 Brake fluid______________ 180

7 Coolant: Never open when engine hot! Drive belt: Danger! Moving belt Radiator fan: Radiator fan may start at any time. Battery: • No sparks, flames or smoking • Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury • Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns • Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast • Do not tip battery. Do not open battery • NO SPARKS, FLAMES OR SMOKING • SHIELD EYES • KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN • ACID • SEE OWNER’S MANUAL • EXPLOSIVE GAS Warning labels A/C system: Refrigerant at high pressure. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. Improper service methods may cause personal 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 SP-10. DANGER/POISON 700 CCA (SAE) LEVEL INDICATOR INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR • No sparks, flames or smoking. • Flush eyes immediatly with water • Do not tip battery. Do not open battery KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN. 000 12102-EP • Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. Get medical help fast. • Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY-P/N 53 52 000 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) Saab Automobile AB 53 53 057 Manufactured by Tudor Spain (Exide Technologies) 12102-EP burns. OK CLEAR CLAIR LOW BAS DANGER/POISON 700 CCA (SAE) • Éviter les étincelles et les flammes. Ne pas fumer. • Rincer immédiatement les yeux avec de • Ne pas pencher ni ouvrir la batterie. GARDER HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS 000 12103-EP • Protéger les yeux car les gaz explosife peuvent causer la cécité ou des blessures. l'oau Consulter un médecin rapidement. • L'acide sulfurique peut causer la cécité ou des BATTERIE SANS ENTRETIEN-P/N 53 52 000 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) Saab Automobile AB 53 53 085 Fabriquée par Tudor Espagne (Exide Technologies) 12103-EP brûlures graves. CANADA NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L’ENLEVER. UTILISER SEULEMENT DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROV- ENANT D’UN CONTE- NANT SCELLÉ.

8 Long loads: Always secure load to prevent it from shifting during transport. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situa- tions or in the event of a crash. Changing wheels: Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 1980 lbs. (900 kg). Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children • NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front • Sit as far back as possible from the air bag • ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS USA CANADA Jack • Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains. • Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground. • Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTION 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed. 3 Crank jack so that vehicle begins to lift. 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose. 7 Lower vehicle. Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross sequence.

9 No sparks, flames or smoking Buckle up Refer to the Owner’s Manual Airbag Shield eyes Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat Keep out of reach of children Electric windows Battery acid contains sulphuric acid Deactivating of rear window switches Risk of explosive gas Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid, opening Headlights Windshield wipers Direction indicators Windshield washers Parking lights Defroster Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Front fog lights Cabin fan Rear fog light Coolant temperature Radiator fan No charge to battery Fuel Foot brake Coolant level Engine oil pressure ABS brakes Example of symbols that can be found in your car

10 Safety Safety belts ___________ 11 Seats ________________ 16 Head restraints ________ 20 Child safety ___________ 21 Airbag________________ 26 Safety

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