Saab 2005 9-3 Remote Starter User manual

Owner’s Manual

In-car safety
There is an In-car safety& Quick Reference Guide found in
your car which contains some quick reference concerning
safety issues.
Make sure you keep this Reference Guide readily available
for all occupants to review.
Replacement and/or additional Reference Guides may be
ordered fromyour Saab dealer.

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Owner’s Manual
Saab 9-3 M2005
© Saab Automobile AB 2004
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden
Safety 11
Security 41
9-3 Convertible 55
Instruments and controls 77
Interior equipment 121
Starting and driving 145
Car care 197
Customer Assistance and Information 261
Technical data 267
Index 283

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Introduction
Thismanualprovidespracticalguidanceon
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 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
handledexclusivelybySaabCarsUSA,Inc.
in the UnitedStates and byGeneral Motors
of Canada Limited in Canada.
We recommend that you read through the
manualbeforetakingthecaroutforthefirst
time and keep it in the car for future refer-
ence.
To find a specific item, use the overviews
given on page 3–6. A list ofcontent is given
at the beginning of each section of theman-
ual, and there is also a comprehensive
index at the back of the book.
Suppliedwiththecarisa WarrantyandSer-
vice Record booklet which contains impor-
tant warranty information and specifies the
regular maintenance tobe carried out. Also
included is a Quick Reference Guide, an
Infotainment System manual, tire warran-
tiesand(U.S.customers),adealerdirectory
with Roadside Assistance Program infor-
mation.
Since the policy at Saab is one of continual
improvement, we retain the right to incorpo-
ratemodificationsandtoalterspecifications
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 inthe U.S. at1-800-955-
9007 or email them at saab-
[e-mail]. 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
NOTICEtextswarnsofpotential damage
to thecar if the recommendations are not
followed.

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Instrument panel
Changing bulbs__________ 213
Front fog lights___________ 98
Headlight levelling________ 96
High/low beam __________ 97
Parking lights____________ 96
Rear fog light____________ 98
Cruise Control___________ 165
Direction indicators _______ 98
High/low beam control stalk 97
Fuel gauge __________________ 85
Odometer and trip meter________ 83
Speedometer ________________ 83
Tachometer__________________ 82
Temperature gauge____________ 84
Turbo gauge _________________ 84
Warning and indicator lights _____ 78
Ashtray _____________________ 132
Cigarette lighter_______________ 132
Clock _______________________ 92
Profiler ______________________ 87
Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 87
Replacing wiper blades ___ 211
Washers and wipers______ 100
Washer fluid ____________ 211
Automatic climate control__ 108
Car care and maintenance_ 257
Hazard warning lights_____ 99
Manual climate control ____ 103
Seat heating____________ 107
Seat heating, ACC _______ 116

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Exterior
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 254
Body __________________ 253
Service program _________ 262
Sunroof________________ 126
Touching up paintwork ____ 253
Washing _______________ 252
Waxing and polishing _____ 253
Brake lights _____________ 220
Changing bulbs__________ 213
Light switches ___________ 96
Taillights _______________ 220
Towing_________________ 190
Towing hook eyes ________ 190
Towing a trailer __________ 184
Folding down the rear seat _ 140
Lighting ________________ 220
Load-through hatch_______ 142
Spare wheel ____________ 144
Tools __________________ 144
Trunk__________________ 140
Maximum loads _______________ 268
Mounting holes for roof carriers___ 188
Roof load____________________ 188
Hood _______________________ 198
Washing the engine bay_________ 252
Central locking __________ 42
Child safety locks ________ 46
Lock buttons____________ 42
Trunk lock______________ 45
Changing bulbs _________ 213
Dipswitch ______________ 96
Direction indicators_______ 98
Front lights _____________ 215
Headlight levelling (xenon)_ 96
Headlight switches_______ 96
Headlight washers _______ 211
Economical motoring _____ 179
Fuel filler door __________ 153
Fuel gauge_____________ 85
Fuel grade _____________ 271
Refueling ______________ 153
Braking _____________________ 166
Changing wheels______________ 248
Spare wheel _________________ 246
Tire pressure ________________ 277
Tires _______________________ 234
Wheels _____________________ 275
Winter driving ________________ 181

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Interior
Airbag _________________ 29
Steering wheel adjustment _ 122
Steering _______________ 273
Interior rearview mirror _________ 135
Vanity mirror _________________ 130
Door mirrors__________________ 134
Airbag_________________ 29
Child safety locks ________ 46
Child seats _____________ 22
Safety belt care _________ 251
Safety belts ____________ 12
Glove box______________ 132
Storage compartments____ 132
Automatic transmission ___ 159
Changing gears _________ 158
Manual transmission _____ 158
Child seats ________________ 22
Folding down the rear seat ____ 140
Rear seat__________________ 140
Safety belts ________________ 12
Seat adjustment ____________ 17
Seat heating _______________ 107,
116
Upholstery care_____________ 251
Interior lighting: changing bulbs___ 225
Interior light switches___________ 129
Sunroof _____________________ 126
Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ 132
Break-In Period _______________ 157
Driving in hot/cold climates ______ 181
Ignition switch ________________ 146
Parking brake_________________ 173
Parking _____________________ 173
Starting the engine ____________ 148
Fuses _________________ 227
Electric windows _________ 123

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Engine bay
Color code______________ 278
Engine number __________ 278
Gearbox number_________ 278
Warning labels __________ 7
Vehicle identification number 278
Alternator ______________ 210
Drive belt_______________ 210
Exhaust emission control __ 151
Ignition system __________ 272
Simple troubleshooting
(A/C, ACC)_____________ 257
Spark plugs_____________ 272
Turbo gauge ____________ 84
Engine oil: checking level __ 202
Automatic transmission_________ 159
Transmission: technical data_____ 272
Manual transmission ___________ 158
Battery______________________ 208
Battery charge ________________ 208
Jump starting_________________ 193
Changing engine oil____________ 203
Engine: description ____________ 199
Engine: technical data__________ 270
Important considerations for driving 150
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 270
Topping-up fluid _________ 211
Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 100
Washer fluid ____________ 211
Washer jets ____________ 212
Power steering________________ 207
Fluid: checking/topping up_______ 207
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 205
Driving in hot climates __________ 183
Radiator_____________________ 270
Temperature gauge ____________ 84
Changing a fuse_________ 227
Fuse table _____________ 232
Fuses_________________ 227
Relays ________________ 232
ABS brakes_____________ 166
Brake pads _____________ 206
Brake system ___________ 274
Brake fluid______________ 206

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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. Systemto be
serviced by qualified personnel only. For instructions consult dealer man-
ual.
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/N53 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
NETTOYERLEBOUCHON
DE REMPLISSAGE
AVANT DE L’ENLEVER.
UTILISER SEULEMENT
DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROV-
ENANT D’UN CONTE-
NANT SCELLÉ.

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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 useSEATBELTSand CHILDRESTRAINTS
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.

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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 sul-
phuric acid
Deactivating
ofrearwindow
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 warn-
ing lights Rear window heating
Front fog
lights Cabin fan
Rear fog light
Coolant tem-
perature 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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11Safety
Safety belts ___________ 12
Seats ________________ 17
Head restraints ________ 21
Child safety ___________ 22
Airbag________________ 29
Safety

12 Safety
Safety belts Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are
provided for all seats.
Theresultsof studiesshowthatitisequally
important to wear safety belts in the rear
seat as in the front seats.
Safety belt reminder
When the ignition is switched on,the safety
belt reminder in the main instrument panel
willcomeonifthedriverhasnotbuckledup.
In addition an audible signal sounds for 4–
8 seconds, or until the driver fastens his
belt.
The front seat passenger is reminded to
buckle up by the Saab Information Display
(SID).
WARNING
• Buckle up and adjust your safety belt
before driving off so that you can pay
full attention to the traffic.
• Safetybeltsmustbewornat alltimes
by all occupants.
• Child safety, see page 22.
• Check that the locking tongue is prop-
erly locked in the belt lock.
• In the event of a crash, a rear-seat
passenger not wearing a safety belt
will be thrown forward against the
front-seat backrests. The stresses
imposed onthefrontseatpassengers
andbeltsaremultipliedandcanresult
inneedlessinjuryor evendeath forall
car occupants.
Use your seatbelt.
Driver seat safety belt reminder

13Safety
Correct position for safety belt
Consider this:
• Position the lap strap snugly and low
across the hips so thatit just touchesthe
thighs.
The shoulder strap must be as far in on
the shoulder as possible.
• Checktoensurethatthebeltisnottwisted
or rubbing against any sharp edges.
• There should not be any slack in the belt.
Pull the belt tight – particularly important
when thick outer clothing is worn. It
is advisable to remove thick items of
clothing.
• Refrainfromtiltingthebackrestmorethan
necessary, as the safety belt provides
better protection when the seat is in the
more upright position.
• Only one person per safety belt!
• For most of the time a safety belt is worn,
theretractorwillallowthewearerfreedom
ofmovement.Theretractorlocksupauto-
matically if the beltis jerked or withdrawn
sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are
applied hard or a crash occurs.
• Childrenupto6yearsofagemustalways
be seated in a child seat. Saab recom-
mends the use of a child seat for children
up to the age of 10.
• Children who have grown out of a child
seat should be restrained by the car’s
standardthree-pointbelts.Makesurethat
theshoulderbeltisnotin contactwiththe
neckorthroat.If itis,a boosterseat/cush-
ion may be necessary.
WARNING
Proper positioning of the safety belt is
extremely important.
• Anoutofpositionsafetybeltcanresult
in the wearer sliding underneath the
belt in a crash (submarining) and
injury can result from the lap portion
cutting into the abdomen.
•Never fasten the safety belt with the
shoulder belt behind the body or pull
thebeltofftheshoulderandunderthe
arm.
• Two people must never share one
safety belt. In the event of a crash
thosesharingabeltriskbeingcrushed
together and injured.
Correct seating position

14 Safety
Front safety belts
Fastenthebeltbypullingthebeltandinsert-
ing thetongue in the buckle. Checkthat it is
securely fastened.
Position the lap part low across the hips.
Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle
and pull the belt towards the shoulder to
tighten the lap belt part.
Thebeltmustbeasfarinontheshoulderas
possible.
Press the red button on the belt buckle to
release the belt.
The front safety belts have their lower
anchorage points on the seats. The safety
belts follow the seats when the legroom is
adjusted.
Refertopage 251forhowtocheckthefunc-
tion of the safety belts, cleaning, etc.
Belt height adjustment,
Sport Sedan
Thebeltguideonthedoorpillarforthefront
safety belts can be set at different heights.
Thefrontbeltguidein theConvertibleisnot
adjustable due to the belt being incorpo-
rated into the seat.
Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as
possible without rubbing against the neck.
To avoid chafing in the case of a short
person, the guide can be lowered until the
belt comes about an inch (a few centime-
ters) from the throat but still provides safe
restraint.
Raisethebeltguidebypushingitupwardto
thedesiredposition.Tolowerit,depressthe
catch release button while lowering the
guide.Check that the guide locks in its new
position.
To fasten the belt Press the red button to release the belt The belt guide on door pillar

15Safety
Safety belt use during pregnancy
Pregnant women must always wear a
safety belt to protect both themselves and
the unborn child.
The lap belt should be placed low, across
the hips and over the upper thighs.
Safety belt pretensioners Sport Sedan: The front safety belts are
equipped withpretensionersandforcelimit-
ers. The pretensioners are activated in the
event of a violent frontal or side-on crash.
The safety belt pretensioners are only acti-
vated if the safety belt in question is in use
but not activated should the car roll over.
The safety belt pretensioners serve to
reduce the forward movement of the body
by tensioning the belt. The force limiters
reduce belt loads on the body by "slacken-
ing" the safety belt slightly to absorb the
body’s kineticenergy as gradually as possi-
ble.
Convertible:Thefrontandrearsafetybelts
are equipped with pretensioners and force
limiters. The pretensioners are activated in
the event of a violent frontal or side-on
crash. The front safety belt pretensioners
are only activated if the safety belt in ques-
tion is in use.
The safety belt pretensioners serve to
reduce the movement of the body by ten-
sioning the belt, including in a roll over
crash. The force limiters reduce belt loads
on the body by "slackening" the safety belt
slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic energy
as gradually as possible.
WARNING
If the caris involved in a crash, the safety
belts, belt pretensioners and other
components must be inspected by an
authorized Saab dealer and replaced as
necessary.
Never make any alterations or repairs to
the safety belt yourself. Visit an autho-
rized Saab dealer for any necessary
repairs.

16 Safety
Safety belts, rear seat
Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see
page 69
The three rear seats all have three-point
safety belts with inertia reels.
Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across
youandinsertingthetongueintothebuckle.
Check that it is securely fastened.
Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle
and pull the belt towards the shoulder to
tighten the lap belt part.
Thebeltmustbeasfarinontheshoulderas
possible.
Press the red button on the buckle to
release the belt.
See page 251 for the checking of belt func-
tion, cleaning, etc.
WARNING
• Make sure that the belt does not
become trapped when the backrest is
folded down or raised (seepage 140).
• If cargo has to be placed on a seat, it
must be properly secured with the
safetybelt.Thisreducestheriskofthe
cargo being thrown about during hard
braking ora crash, which could cause
personal injury.
• Check that the belt is not twisted or
lying against sharp edges.
• Make sure you use the correct safety
beltbuckle.Thebucklesforthecenter
and left-hand rear seats are close
together.
Rear safety belts
Securing an item on the rear seat

17Safety
Seats
Manually adjusted front seats
(if equipped)
Thefollowingfrontseatadjustmentscanbe
made to achieve a comfortable driving
position:
•Height
Sport Sedan - driver’s seat
Convertible - both seats
•Legroom
Sport Sedan - both seats
Convertible - both seats
•Backrest rake angle
Sport Sedan - both seats
Convertible - both seats
•Lumbar support firmness
Sport Sedan - driver’s seat
Convertible - only electrically adjustable
front seats
•Head restraint height
Sport Sedan - both seats
Convertible - both seats
We recommend that adjustments to the
driver’s seat be performed in the following
order:
1Height
2 Legroom
3 Backrest rake angle
4 Head restraint height
Lastly, adjust the position of the steering
wheel (see page 122).
Electrically adjustable front seats
See page 19.
Electric heating, front seats (option)
See pages 107 and 116. Height adjustment
Sport Sedan, driver’s seat
Convertible, both front seats
Lift the lever to raise the seat. The lever is
spring-loaded to return to its neutral posi-
tion. Repeated lifting of the lever will
increase the height in steps.
Press down the lever to lower the seat.
Repeated downward presses of the lever
will lower the seat in steps.
WARNING
Never adjust the driver’s seat except
when the car is stationary.

18 Safety
Legroom adjustment
Lift the lever under the front of the seat and
slide the seat to the desired position.
Backrest rake angle
To find the most comfortable position, turn
the knob to provide stepless adjustment of
the backrest.
Lumbar support, Sport Sedan
Adjustthefirmnessofthelumbarsupportby
turning the knob.
WARNING
Check that the seat is locked in the new
position. Ifnot, it may move while thecar
is being driven and it couldresult in injury
to the occupant in the event of a crash.
WARNING
The backrest should be upright during
driving,sothatthesafetybelt,airbagand
backrestcan provide optimumprotection
in the event of emergency braking or a
crash, in particular a rear-end crash.
Adjusting the backrestAdjusting the legroom Adjusting the lumbar support