Saab 9 3 manual

Key not accepted. Contact service. Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Page Car Alarm The car alarm is armed when the car is outside the car with the button on the If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer locked with the remote control. Page 58 Remote control battery low. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page Error when remote control Arming delay period Illuminates for 11 seconds.

Saab advises to prevent overloading the drive system. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The movement of the car and force of the wind can seriously damage Completed folding is indi- the soft top to be folded: cated by a chime. Soft top storage in 3 Soft top folded. Completed raising is indi- raising the soft top: cated by a chime. Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually. Page 70 10 Press down the rear edge of the soft top The soft top system must be checked and as far as possible towards the soft top rectified without delay.

We recommend that cover. Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles. Complete soft top Complete soft top operation. The back- rest and the entire belt-in seat must be locked in position; These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind.

We recommend that window is responsible for ensuring you contact a Saab dealer. Page 78 deactivated. We recommend that Automatic opening you contact a Saab dealer.

Press the button all the way down and release it. If the soft top is folded, the rear side window is also lowered. Unlocking the trunk lid manually 3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key.

We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked. Page Warning And Indicator Lights Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. Page 83 limp-home mode , you are cause serious engine damage. The car should be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to prevent more serious Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop. Page 85 If this is the case, drive carefully and contact event of a crash. We recom- — Deployment of the airbags without a mend that you contact a Saab dealer.

Page 86 Contact service. If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn If so, have the system checked at a Saab in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause dealer. If the needle continues to rise, switch off the engine.

Page Fuel Gauge Display SID power, because the monitoring system is limiting the boost pressure, you should contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. The icon is displayed in the left part of the display. When will I arrive if I know how far I have to 3 seconds until audible confirmation is The value can be set to between 0 and drive?

At the same time you can check the average speed is maintained To improve night-driving conditions inside calculated time of arrival.

Unit Settings. Alarm Clock, page This interval varies See separate Manual. Contact a workshop for more infor- mation. We recommend that you con- tact an authorised Saab workshop.

Page Switches DRL bulb. Low beam instead shines with reduced output. A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- play SID : In cold and damp weather, the inside of Automatic light control the headlamp lens may temporarily mist malfunction.

To activate this function: 1 After turning off the engine, remove the remote control. These are automatically turned off when the engine is switched off.

When the car is next started, the fog lights will have to be switched back on manually by pressing the fog light switch. The stalk switch also has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn, that are can- celled automatically when the steering wheel is centered. If you carry a warning triangle or flares, they should be set up along the side of the road 50— yds. Position 1 is a spring-loaded position that Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is If, for example, the direction indicators are The wipers Activate the washers by pulling the stalk make one sweep for reference to see how switch towards the steering wheel.

Page This is in order to prioritize the wind- home position. If the windshield wipers are activated then Washer fluid level low. It passes through an effective filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings.

Deactivate the heating as soon as the rear window is If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy will be controlled automatically. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased. Page Tips the air ducts. Page Further customizations to this function can Automatic engagement and disen- be made at a workshop.

This is one of that you contact a Saab dealer. The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted. May cause serious or fatal injuries! This is activated if something gets trapped between the window pane and door Take care when closing a window to frame when the window is closed. Activation will now but can be "reprogrammed" The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. Risk of serious or fatal injuries!

The moonroof is equipped with pinch pro- tection. This is activated if something gets trapped when the moonroof is being closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.

The rating elling. This allows the storage of chocolate dur- ing hot weather for example. Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests.

This reduces the danger of personal injury result- ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash. Place smaller and lighter bags on top. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash. Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage. Position the edges of the floor in the slots in the side pieces. It is designed to shield against view and not for storage.

To fit 1 Hold the cartridge so that the extendible part faces backward. Following which, turn it Steering wheel lock If a fault arises affecting the steering wheel back to OFF.

Page Important Considerations For that limits the boost pressure. We optimum performance, use the recom- recommend that you contact a Saab 3 Now start the engine in the normal way mended grade of fuel. Page Have the car checked as soon as possible.

The light comes on in the event of an engine We first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed recommend that you contact a Saab and take the car to a workshop. We If the engine is being run with the car on a dealer for advice. Page Refueling Saab dealer, see page Gasoline fumes are highly explosive.

Contacted me the same day wanted to know when would be a good time to look at the car. Didn't get it because the check engine light came on and smoking from the engine. They were honest about the car after test drive. Transmission: Manual. Route 34 Motors Sports Dealership sold me a car with out the bill of sell and title. Also the front frame rust and needed a lot of work. They sold me a car you smell the carbon. And never could pass any kind state inspection so be a ware.

Also the was in two accident. They respond right away I end up swing by to the dealership I was very professional attend and friendly. Would recommend him to my friends. I've called a few times to set up appt to see 2 vehicles. The dealer does not seem to know what's going on. What cars Im talking about or where they are located. I asked for pictures no response. I asked to see 2 vehicles and they are both in Waltham eventhough the post says attleboro. I feel like both guys i talked to aren't even interested in selling vehicles.

So confused. He told me to come only if I want to buy the car. Quite difficult to answer before checking in real how the car is. Not nice on the phone… probably he does not want my money.

I have sent emails I have called on the phone and still haven't heard back from emails. Everytime I call I get hung up on be the sales person. I'm am interested in this vehicle and would love to interact with someone who's willing and able to help me. So far a very disappointing experience and I haven't even been there in person. Attaching tether strap hook to anchorage, Convertible. The tether strap is not a part of the tether child anchorage. Page 25 Safety Lockable belt tongue Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt Child restraint that are approved for rearward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places.

When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the child seat manufacturer. IB If fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the locking function of the buckle.

Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion. The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle. The belt must not unreel.

Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints be used for children up to 3 years of age. Make certain that it is locked securely in place. Make certain that it is locked in the lowered position. IB Integrated booster seat is available as part of the rear seat backrest. This child restraint is designed for use by children who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs. Always make certain that the seat is undamaged and is kept clean so that it will function properly.

This child restraint system conforms to all applicable motor vehicle safety standards. Make certain the latch plate is properly engaged in the buckle. Pull up on the shoulder strap to tension the belt properly. Make sure that it is locked firmly in its folded-up position.

Make certain it is locked correctly. The Supplementary Restraint System SRS comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats. The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of occupants.

The entire process takes less than 0. These airbags are triggered only by moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. They will not be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over. Side airbags, see page Sensor detects retardation and sends a signal via the control module to a gas generator that inflates the airbag. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Airbag now fully inflated. IB The airbag starts to deflate.

Always use your safety belt. This is to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of the seat when the airbag inflates and also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate. The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth, such as a pipe, for instance. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.

See page Inflation of the airbag in the event of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child. Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, even if the passenger seat is unoccupied. Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a crash. An open glove compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash. The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash.

Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either. Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags may inflate in the event of a crash.

Side airbags are housed inside the backrests of the front seats and are designed to protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a side impact. The sensors, which are fitted in the front doors, sense the rise in pressure caused by the door panel being pressed in during an impact condition. The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteristics of this pressure rise. Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the moisture barrier in the door could be damaged.

It is essential that the moisture barrier thick plastic film in the front door is not damaged in any way. SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance-free. Airbags or belt pretensioners that have been deployed as a result of a crash must be replaced by new ones.

Page 33 Safety Frequently asked questions on function of the airbag Do you still need to wear a safety belt if airbags are fitted? Yes, always! Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, which means, of course, that it provides no protection in minor frontal crashes, major rear-end or side-on crashes or if the car rolls over.

The safety belts help to prevent passengers from being thrown against each other and being injured. But they also ensure that, if a crash occurs in which the airbags are inflated, the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant, i. If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset position, the protection afforded will be reduced. In addition, airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident.

So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times. Do not sit too close to the airbag: it needs room to inflate. The airbag inflates very quickly and powerfully in order to protect an adult person, before they are thrown forward, in a serious frontal crash. How do I position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate? Recline the seat back to increase the distance between you and the airbag. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer.

Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force - to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat. When do the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board inflate?

The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the car on impact, and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object.

The airbag can only be activated once in the same incident. Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated, even if it is possible. The airbag will not be activated in all front-end crashes. For instance, if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding e.

How loud is the inflation? The noise of the inflation is certainly loud, but it is very short-lived and will not damage your hearing. For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears.

Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all - all they remember is the noise of the crash. Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed? Definitely not! Children 12 and under can be injured or killed by the airbag.

NEVER put a child seat in the front. Page 34 34 Safety Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful? Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several minutes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes.

Avoid as much as possible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin irritation. If this trouble persists, you should consult a doctor. If you suffer from asthma, the incident may bring on an attack, in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor.

It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards. If the warning light is on, it means that a fault has been detected in the system. The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously. You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. WARNING To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing material Convertible: pillar trims and header trims. These areas must not be modified in any way.

Work on these areas must only be carried out at an authorized Saab dealer. Central locking Car alarm If the door is stuck e. Key The key unit consists of a mechanical key with integrated remote control. The mechanical key is used for manual locking and unlocking. The remote control is used for remote locking and unlocking. You should therefore make a careful note of the number. The key contains a unique electronic code for your car. When the key is inserted in the ignition, the code is checked.

If it matches, the car can be started. It is also dangerous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 To unlock trunk lid To open trunk lid Convertible Two keys are supplied with the car. It is possible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car. If one is lost, contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long journeys and to keep them separate.

If all keys are lost, it will be necessary to replace costly electronic components as well as the keys and remotes. This loss and replacement cost is not covered by the new car warranty. Warm it in your hands for a couple of minutes. For changing the battery, see page To check the number of keys that are programmed for the car; see page Electronic starting interlock immobilizer Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic starting interlock is activated and the car is thus immobilized, see also page Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be reprogrammed by your authorized Saab dealer; see page When the car is locked and unlocked with the key, the theft alarm is also affected.

Remote locking 1 Press once on the control: all doors lock. The hazard warning lights will flash once to confirm. Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors. The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm. If unable to unlock using the remote control Unlock the door manually. If the car has an alarm, this will be tripped. To silence the alarm, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position.

The car can now be started. Contact your local Saab workshop to have the system checked and rectified. Therefore, hold the key in such a way that the buttons are not unintentionally pressed when the key is turned, or inserted or removed from the ignition switch.

Otherwise, the doors may be unintentionally locked or the tailgate unlocked. On Convertible models, the trunk may even be opened. Page 38 38 Security The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door on sedan. If the car is left with the doors open, the interior lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes, to prevent a dead battery.

Turn the key counterclockwise twice: all doors, but not trunk lid, unlocked. The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of the switch on the center console except on Convertibles. This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside. However, you must also remember that locked doors can hamper rescuers in the event of a crash.

You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions. The life of the battery is normally 4 years. Contact a Saab dealer to have the battery replaced. Trunk Release Handle 1 Engaged 2 Disengaged Child safety locks Trunk Release Handle The rear doors have child safety locks that are activated by a button next to the door latch on the end of the rear doors.

Shift the button up or down according to the label on the door in question. When the child safety lock is in the locked position, the door cannot be opened from the inside, but can be opened from the outside.

There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside. WARNING If small children are carried in the rear seat, the safety locks on rear doors should be activated to prevent unintentional opening from the inside.

NOTE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release could damage it. Page 40 40 Security Trunk switch Trunk lock The trunk does not unlock when the other doors are unlocked. The trunk is opened using the opening handle above the license plate. Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direction indicators blinking three times. If the car has an alarm, and it is armed the car is locked , the alarm will sound if the trunk is unlocked with a key.

However, if the trunk is opened using remote unlocking, the alarm will not be triggered. All of the doors plus the trunk lid and hood are monitored by microswitches, and window-glass sensors will trigger the alarm if any glass is broken.

The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control. During this ten-second delay period, the doors, trunk lid and hood may still be opened without the alarm being triggered. The LED indicator on the dash will be on continuously during this period, at the end of which it will start to flash once every third second when the alarm arms. Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid and hood, are closed properly.

The car alarm may not have been activated and you should get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer. Be sure everyone using the car is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system work.

This will avoid the alarm being triggered inadvertently. If the alarm is tripped the direction indicators are flashing and the siren is on it can be turned off by unlocking the car using the button. If, on the other hand, one of the other doors or the trunk or hood is open or opened and not closed again during the second delay period, it will be excluded from the alarm function.

If it is then closed, a new delay period of ten seconds will start, and the door or trunk or hood will once again be secured by the alarm system. As usual, the LED will be on continuously during the new delay period and will start to flash every three seconds after the second period has elapsed. The car-alarm anti-theft system incorporates a sensor that monitors the window glass for the sound of breakage.

The sensor is fitted inside the rear dome light on Convertibles: in the front interior light. To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being triggered by children or pets left inside the car, the sensor can be temporarily disabled. To disable the sensor To disable the sensor, first turn off the ignition and remove the key from the switch. The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes, or the glass sensor will become active again.

The glass sensor will be enabled again automatically the next time the car is unlocked. The sensor can also be enabled again by repeating the procedure for disabling it. Electronic starting interlock immobilizer When the key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is sent to the receiver.

If the signal is verified, the engine can be started. Each time the key is removed from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is activated. If a fault is detected e. In this case, you can still start the car if you turn the ignition key to ON and press one of the buttons on the key.

Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have the system checked. The LED on the top of the dash double-flashes when the car is immobilized. Page 43 Security Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed, it will be triggered if any door, the trunk lid or hood, is opened, or if a window is broken. The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short-circuit the ignition switch, or to disconnect the battery. The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated car unlocked during the alarm period.

To do so, check that the interior locking buttons are all down. If not, unlock and relock the car again. These actions will trigger the alarm hazard warning lights and siren.

When the ignition is ON the panic-function cannot be activated. Horn chirps once. The LED will come on for 10 seconds. Horn chirps twice. The LED will come on for two seconds. Horn chirps three times. The LED will flash three times per second for 10 seconds. Alarm triggered Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min. Siren wails for 30 seconds. To switch off the alarm, deactivate the system in the normal way unlocking by unlocking the door with the key or the remote Window-glass sensor The sensor detects if any window is broken and triggers the alarm.

To disable the sensor, see page Key The range of the key is normally yds. If the key is not working, it may be because the code signal has not been synchronized with that in the control module for the car alarm. To rectify this, press the unlock button on the key at least four times in quick succession.

When it is recognized, the door locks will cycle. Get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer. Battery for key The battery for the key will normally have a life of 4 years.

Contact a Saab workshop to have the battery changed. Car-battery voltage If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is active car is locked , for example during an attempt to steal the car, the alarm will be triggered. Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different countries.

Some of the car alarm functions can be reprogrammed — consult your Saab dealer for further details see page Comes on for 10 seconds.

Alarm activated after delay. Flashes once every third second. Comes on for 2 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer.

Turn ignition switch to ON and press one of the buttons on the remote control. Start the engine. Alarm not activated. Door, trunk lid or hood open or opened during delay period.

Flashes three times per second for 10 seconds. Unlocking the trunk lid. Closing of door, trunk lid or hood after delay period.

Car immobilized but not locked. Car alarm not activated. Flashes twice at three seconds intervals. Fault in a switch for doors, hood or trunk lid. Flashing instead of being on continuously during delay period. SID displays the number of keys remote key and transmitters transponders coded to the car. Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 this device may not cause interference, and 2 this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Folding the soft top Raising the soft top Manual raising of the soft top Fault messages in SID Central operation of the windows, Convertible Trunk, Convertible Rear seat Cleaning the soft top, Convertible Interior lighting Manually opening the fuel filler door After folding it down you should check that the tonneau cover latches have engaged properly. Otherwise it may come loose while you are driving and cause injury.

There is a risk of head injuries while the soft top is in motion. This applies to carwashes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the body. We advise against washing a Saab Convertible in automatic carwashes. Do not direct high pressure streams of water at the seals for the convertible top. Do not leave the soft top partially raised or lowered: after 20 seconds it will quickly "settle down" when the hydraulic pressure is automatically released.

The motion of the car and the resulting wind can seriously damage the components of the soft top system and may cause personal injury. Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out 2 Unfasten the hooks 1 Start the engine and let it idle.

Slide the ROOF button backwards a second time to lower the windows. IB 1 Lowering 2 Raising 4 Tonneau cover is closed. NOTE IB After folding the top down you should check that the front of the tonneau cover is locked at the front on both sides before driving away.

If an error message is displayed, see page IB The front-edge locking of the tonneau cover Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out and lift it 2 Push the handle in 1 Start the engine and let it idle. The top must be locked within 20 seconds. If this is not done the soft top will lift an inch or two a few centimeters. Lock the soft top with the locking handle. Note that all side windows will be automatically lowered an inch or two a few centimetres so as to protect the seal strips when the soft top is raised.

The window operation is bypassed throughout the raising cycle to prevent the windows being raised. Check that the hooks have locked the soft top. Alternatively, use the central operating switch for the side windows. Manual raising of the soft top Manual operation of the soft top must be resorted to only to raise it in an emergency e. After manual raising the soft top must on no account be folded down manually, since this could cause damage to the soft top mechanism.

Points 6 to 8 are only valid if the soft top is operated manually when the soft top tonneau is locked. The cover should lift half an inch or so a centimeter or so. Remove the tool. Close the trunk lid. Page 53 53 IB Convertible Manual raising of the soft top 9 ill. Keep your hands clear of the upper beam of the windshield - this is a pinch hazard area. Do not operate the soft top with passengers in the rear seat or with bystanders right next to the car.

Stand- Close the cover carefully so as not to damage the small flaps in the front. Note: In manual raising it is not possible to completely secure the 5th bow in the latches of the tonneau cover. Replace the cover over it. Raise the rear-seat backrest again. Be sure the seat back locks in place on both sides.

Make sure that the hooks engage in the beam. The soft top system must be checked and repaired by an authorized Saab dealer as quickly as possible. Remove anything that can obstruct the operation of the soft top. Check that all persons travelling in the car have their head, hands and fingers away from the windows before raising them.

On the center console is a switch see illustration for the simultaneous closing or opening of the four side windows. Using the ROOF-button When folding the soft top down, you can lower all windows by continuing to hold the ROOF button backwards after the soft top has been folded down.

When the soft top is being raised, all side windows are automatically lowered an inch or two a few centimetres to protect their seals. After the "beep" is heard, the hooks of the soft top have been secured to the windshield beam, hold the ROOF switch forward again and all 4 windows will close. Suspending top bag Trunk, Convertible Hooking up top storage bag More space in the trunk can be obtained by lifting the top storage bag up by the straps under it and hooking them in the eyelets at the top of the bag.

The top storage bag can only be hooked up in this way when the top is raised. The two rear seat positions have three-point safety belts with inertia reels. To increase the load-carrying capacity of the car, the rear seatback can be folded forward. This will be easier if the front seats are not too far back. This prevents the safety belts from becoming caught when the seatback is raised again. Use the ignition key to unlock the entire backrest.

Remove the key. If using child seat top tether strap, detach from anchorage in trunk prior to lowering the seatback. Before using this trunk pass-through, the rear seatback must be lowered.

Suspend the top storage bag by means of the hooks as previously described on page. This applies to washes that have mechanical feelers in contact with the bodywork. We advise against washing a Saab Convertible in automatic car washes.

Long standing in strong sunlight can affect the color and material of the soft top. Page 58 Convertible Use mild soap, lukewarm water and a sponge for washing. Rinse the top thoroughly with plain water to get rid of all the soap. Flush the cleaning agent off the bodywork as well, since it can cause discoloration if it is left to dry on the paintwork.

If further cleaning is needed after soap and water have been used, a mild shampoo may be employed. First rinse the soft top, then use shampoo on the complete top and scrub with a small soft hand brush.

Add water as needed until the cleaning agent lathers. Use a rag or sponge to remove dirt, so as to avoid working it into the cloth.

Thoroughly rinse the whole car with plain water and make sure that cleaning agents are not allowed to dry on the paintwork. NOTE After washing, the soft top must be given time to dry completely before being folded down. A wet or damp top that is folded down can be damaged by mold. Cleaning the rear window The rear window can be cleaned with a window cleaner or a mild soap solution and a soft, anti-static cloth.

Since the rear window is made of glass, when necessary, you can use an ice scraper on the outside. Never use a scraper on the inside! Interior lighting The front light is located on the front roof rail. The rear lighting consists of two lights built in to the side panels adjacent to the rear seat. The switch is on the center console between the front seats, see also page Certain variants have a mirror and lighting built into the sun visors.

IB 58 Wire for manual opening of fuel filler door Convertible Manually opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door, controlled by the central lock, does not unlock take the following action: Check fuse If it is defective or blows again after changing, the locking motor can be detached from the flap by pulling a wire.

The wire, marked with a yellow arrow at the end, is located in the trunk inside the opening in the upholstery in front of the right-hand rear light. Page 59 59 Instruments and controls IB Warning and indicator lights Trip computer SID Wipers and washers Manual climate-control system Automatic climate control ACC Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started. If the symbol flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop as soon as possible and where it is safe to do so, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level, see page NOTE The car must not be driven under any circumstances when the warning lamp is on.

Too low oil pressure will damage the engine. Page 61 Instruments and controls Warning charging This light comes on together with if the battery is not charging. If it comes on while you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Check the alternator drive belt see page Brake warning light This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. The brake warning light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir, see page If the ABS warning light is on at the same time, the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault see Anti-lock brake warning, see page Danger of brake failure!

Have the brake system checked at once by an authorized Saab dealer. If the car driven with the parking brake on, will also come on and a chime will sound. The parking brake is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels.

Page 62 62 Instruments and controls Anti-lock brake warning This light will come on if a fault has occurred in the ABS system. On certain variants and as well as can light up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system distribution of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels. Conventional braking without the ABS function will still be available. For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid see page If the level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times.

Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked.