2006 SAAB 9-3 Owners Manual

1 Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2006 © Saab Automobile AB 2005 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 11 Security 49 9-3 Convertible 63 Instruments and controls 83 Interior equipment 127 Starting and driving 159 Car care 213 Customer Assistance and Information 287 Technical data 293 Index 283

2 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, 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 USA, 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 Warranty and Ser- vice 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 warran- ties and (U.S. customers), a dealer directory with Roadside Assistance Program 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. 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 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 Failure to heed warnings may cause personal injury. NOTICE NOTICE texts warns of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed.

3 Instrument panel Changing bulbs __________ 232 Front fog lights___________ 104 Headlight levelling ________ 102 High/low beam __________ 103 Parking lights____________ 102 Rear fog light____________ 104 Cruise Control ___________ 179 Direction indicators _______ 104 High/low beam control stalk 103 Fuel gauge __________________ 91 Odometer and trip meter________ 89 Speedometer ________________ 89 Tachometer __________________ 88 Temperature gauge____________ 90 Turbo gauge _________________ 90 Warning and indicator lights _____ 84 Ashtray _____________________ 144 Cigarette lighter _______________ 144 Clock _______________________ 98 Profiler ______________________ 93 Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 93 Replacing wiper blades ___ 230 Washers and wipers______ 106 Washer fluid ____________ 231 Automatic climate control __ 115 Car care and maintenance_ 282 Hazard warning lights_____ 105 Manual climate control ____ 110 Seat heating____________ 114 Seat heating, ACC _______ 123

4 Exterior Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 280 Body __________________ 279 Service program _________ 288 Sunroof ________________ 138 Touching up paintwork ____ 279 Washing _______________ 277 Waxing and polishing _____ 279 Brake lights _____________ 240 Changing bulbs __________ 232 Light switches ___________ 102 Taillights _______________ 240 Towing_________________ 205 Towing hook eyes ________ 205 Towing a trailer __________ 198 Folding down the rear seat _ 146 Lighting ________________ 240 Load-through hatch_______ 148 Spare wheel ____________ 150 Tools __________________ 150 Trunk __________________ 146 Maximum loads _______________ 294 Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ 202 Roof load ____________________ 202 Hood _______________________ 214 Washing the engine bay_________ 277 Central locking __________ 50 Child safety locks ________ 54 Lock buttons____________ 50 Trunk lock______________ 53 Changing bulbs _________ 232 Dipswitch ______________ 102 Direction indicators_______ 104 Front lights _____________ 234 Headlight levelling (xenon) _ 102 Headlight switches _______ 102 Headlight washers _______ 231 Economical motoring _____ 193 Fuel filler door __________ 167 Fuel gauge _____________ 91 Fuel grade _____________ 299 Refueling ______________ 167 Braking _____________________ 180 Changing wheels______________ 273 Spare wheel _________________ 270 Tire pressure ________________ 306 Tires _______________________ 256 Wheels _____________________ 304 Winter driving ________________ 195

5 Interior Airbag _________________ 32 Steering wheel adjustment _ 128 Steering _______________ 302 Interior rearview mirror _________ 133 Vanity mirror _________________ 142 Door mirrors__________________ 132 Airbag_________________ 32 Child safety locks ________ 54 Child seats _____________ 24 Safety belt care _________ 276 Safety belts ____________ 12 Glove box ______________ 144 Storage compartments____ 144 Automatic transmission ___ 173 Changing gears _________ 172 Manual transmission _____ 172 Child seats ________________ 24 Folding down the rear seat ____ 146 Rear seat__________________ 146 Safety belts ________________ 12 Seat adjustment ____________ 18 Seat heating _______________ 114, 123 Upholstery care_____________ 276 Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 245 Interior light switches ___________ 141 Sunroof _____________________ 138 Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ 144 Break-In Period _______________ 171 Driving in hot/cold climates ______ 195 Ignition switch ________________ 160 Parking brake_________________ 187 Parking _____________________ 187 Starting the engine ____________ 162 Fuses _________________ 247 Electric windows _________ 129

6 Engine bay, 4-cyl Color code______________ 307 Engine number __________ 307 Gearbox number _________ 307 Warning labels __________ 8 Vehicle identification number 307 Alternator ______________ 229 Drive belt_______________ 229 Exhaust emission control __ 165 Ignition system __________ 300 Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC)_____________ 282 Spark plugs_____________ 300 Turbo gauge ____________ 90 Engine oil: checking level __ 219 Automatic transmission _________ 173 Transmission: technical data _____ 301 Manual transmission ___________ 172 Battery ______________________ 226 Battery charge ________________ 226 Jump starting _________________ 208 Changing engine oil____________ 220 Engine: description ____________ 215 Engine: technical data __________ 297 Important considerations for driving 164 Oil grade and viscosity__________ 298 Topping-up fluid _________ 231 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 106 Washer fluid ____________ 231 Washer jets ____________ 231 Power steering________________ 225 Fluid: checking/topping up_______ 225 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 222 Driving in hot climates __________ 197 Radiator_____________________ 297 Temperature gauge ____________ 90 Changing a fuse _________ 247 Fuse table _____________ 252 Fuses _________________ 247 Relays ________________ 252 ABS brakes_____________ 180 Brake pads _____________ 224 Brake system ___________ 303 Brake fluid______________ 224

7 Engine bay, 2.8 V6 Power steering___________ 225 Fluid: checking/topping up__ 225 Vehicle identification number________________ 307 Colour code_____________ 307 Engine number __________ 307 Warning labels___________ 8 Gearbox number _________ 307 Exhaust emission control __ 165 Drive belt _______________ 229 Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____________ 282 Alternator_______________ 229 Turbo gauge ____________ 90 Spark plugs _____________ 300 Ignition system __________ 300 Automatic transmission __________ 173 Manual gearbox________________ 172 Gearbox: technical data__________ 301 Engine: description _____________ 215 Changing engine oil_____________ 220 Engine oil: topping up ___________ 219 Oil grade and viscosity___________ 298 Engine: technical data ___________ 297 Important considerations for driving ____________________ 164 Engine oil: checking level_________ 219 Battery ______________________ 226 Battery charge ________________ 226 Jump starting _________________ 208 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 106 Topping-up fluid _________ 231 Washer jets_____________ 231 Washer fluid ____________ 231 Changing a fuse _________ 249 Fuses _________________ 247 Relays ________________ 252 Fuse table______________ 249 ABS brakes_____________ 181 Brake pads _____________ 303 Brake system ___________ 180 Brake fluid______________ 224 Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 297 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 222 Driving in hot climates __________ 197 Temperature gauge ____________ 90

8 Coolant: Never open when engine hot! 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 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.

9 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 vehicle support stands. No persons are to remain in the vehicle. 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 airbag • 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 airbag • 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.

10 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 Electronic Stability Program Example of symbols that can be found in your car

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