2000 SAAB 9-3 remote control

38 SecurityOverview of functions
Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different coun-
tries.
Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed – con-
sult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 231). Locking/
activation Hazard warning lights flash once (0.5 seconds).
Horn chirps once.
The LED will come on for 10 seconds.
Unlocking/
deactivation Hazard warning lights flash twice.
Horn chirps twice.
The LED will come on for two seconds.
Unlocking/
deactivation of
trunk lid alarm Hazard warning lights flash three times.
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 36.
Remote control The range of the remote control is normally
5-10 yds. (5-10 metres), although it can be sub-
stantially more than this in ideal conditions.
If a remote control is lost, the new one will have
to be programmed from one of the remaining
remote controls to match the car’s unique secu-
rity code. Get in touch with an authorized Saab
dealer. Your dealer will need your second remote
to program a new one
If another remote or key is desired (up to total of
4), all keys and remotes must be present when
programming additional ones.Battery for
remote control The battery for the remote control will normally
have a life of 4-5 years. When the battery needs
changing, ”REPLACE KEY BATTERY” will
appear on the SID.
After fitting a new battery, press the unlock but-
ton on the remote control at least four times in
succession, so that the car alarm can recognize
the signals from the transmitter.
If the remote control has been exposed to very
low temperatures, it may not function properly. If
this happens, warm it in your hands for a few
minutes.
If the remote control is not working, it may be
because the code signal has not been synchro-
nized with that in the control module for the car
alarm. To rectify this, press the unlock button on
the remote control at least four times in quick
succession. When it is recognized, the door
locks will cycle.
Car-battery
voltage If the car-battery voltage is lost while the alarm is
activated - for instance, if the battery has died -
the car alarm will be deactivated. Once battery
voltage is present again, the alarm will revert to
its status at the time the voltage went down.
If the battery is disconnected, e.g. in an attempt
to break into the car, the alarm will be triggered
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39 Security
Overview of, LED signals and SID messagesSome signals may differ between model variants for different
countries.Status LED signal
Activation (during 10-second delay). Comes on for 10 seconds.
Alarm activated (after delay). Flashes once every third
second.
Deactivation. Comes on for 2 seconds.
Alarm not activated. Off.
Door, trunk lid or hood open or
opened during delay period.Flashes three times per sec-
ond for 10 seconds.
Unlocking the trunk lid. Flashes three times per sec-
ond for 10 seconds.
Closing of door, trunk lid or hood
after delay period.Comes on for 10 seconds.
Car immobilized but not locked.
Car alarm not activated.Flashes twice at three sec-
onds intervals.
Fault in a switch serving doors, hood
or trunk lid.Flashing (instead of being
on continuously) during
delay period.
SID message Reason/action
SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a faulty sensor or siren.
Have the car checked by an autho-
rized Saab dealer.
KEY NOT ACCEPTED Fault in key transmitter or in igni-
tion-switch receiver. Turn ignition
switch to ON and press one of the
buttons on the remote control. Start
the engine.
Have the car checked by an autho-
rized Saab dealer.
REPLACE KEY BATTERY Fit a new battery in the remote con-
trol.
DOOR ALARM ONLY Window-glass sensor is disabled.
FULL THEFT ALARM Window-glass sensor is included in
circuit.
 REMOTE KEY
 TRANSPONDRTurn the ignition key to position ON
and then press the button for open-
ing the trunk lid. SID displays the
number of remote controls and
transmitters (transponders) coded to
the car.
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105 Saab 9-3 Audio System
Steering-wheel
controls To facilitate use of the Audio System and to
promote safer driving, most of the functions
can be operated using the integral remote
controls on the steering wheel. Control functions: NXT (NEXT):
RADIO mode: preselect buttons
1⇒2⇒ ... ⇒6⇒1⇒ ...
TAPE mode: Play other side of tape.
CD mode: Inoperative.
CD-changer mode: Change CD in the
magazine 1⇒2⇒ ... ⇒6⇒1⇒ ...
<< SEEK >>:
RADIO mode: Auto/manual seeking.
TAPE mode: Music search/Fast forward or
rewind.
CD/CD-changer mode: Track
change/Rapid play.SRC (SOURCE)
Press repeatedly to switch between
RADIO ⇒TAPE or CD ⇒(CD changer) ⇒
RADIO ⇒ ...
VOL +/–:
Volume adjust.
Security lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec-
tronic security lock. The special code is
unique to the car in which the Audio System
is fitted.
Each time the Audio System is switched on,
a check is made to ensure that the codes
match.
If not, the following will appear on the
display:
If a CD changer has been installed, it will
also have been security coded.
If the security code for the CD changer does
not match when the changer is selected, the
following will appear on the display:
If a CD changer is to be installed or if you
wish to move the main audio-system
module and/or CD changer to another car
(Saab 9-3), you
must
consult an authorized
Saab dealer so that the modules can be
given the correct security codes.
IB945
Audio System controls on steering wheel
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125 Interior equipment, trunk
Trunk, Coupé and 5-doorTrunk lid lockUnlock the trunk lid by pressing the lower button on the remote trans-
mitter, by pressing the remote release button on the driver’s door or
by using the key. The alarm horn sounds three times and the lights
flash when the trunk is released with the remote control.
Programming features, see page 231.
Lowering the entire rear seatTo lower the rear seat, the front seats must be moved forward if they
are in the most rearward position. The seat back must be almost ver-
tical.
1 Flip up the seat bottom by pulling the loops located between the
backrest cushions and seat cushions.
2 Rest the seat cushions on edge just behind the front seats.
3 Release the entire backrest cushion, including the belt beam, by
pressing in the latch in the handle on the left (driver’s) side. After
this has been done, the fact that the belt beam has been
released is indicated by the red "warning tabs" popping up on the
right and left sides of the beam. For increased load capacity with
the backrest cushion down, remove the rear seat head restraints
(5).
WARNING
When the back seat has been put back in place, make certain that
the belt beam is locked firmly on both sides (the red warning tabs
must go down). This is vital since the upper anchorages for the
safety belts are located in the belt beam. The belts will not
restrain a rear seat occupant if the belt beam is not properly
latched.
When the entire rear seat has been lowered, you must remove the
rear window shelf. Otherwise it could come loose and cause per-
sonal injury during a collision.
IB850
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135 Starting and driving
If the car does not startIf the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears
on the SID when the engine refuses to start,
the trouble may be a fault in the transponder
of the key or in the receiver of the ignition
switch. Proceed as follows:
• Turn the key back to the LOCK position.
 Turn the key to the ON position.
 Press one of the buttons on the remote
control (the LED on top of the dash stops
flashing).
 Start the engine.
Try the other key. If it works, the trouble is in
the first key.
Call on an authorized Saab dealer for
inspection and correction.
Starting the engineDo not run the starter motor for more than
25 seconds at a time. Wait 20-30 seconds
before running the starter again, to give the
battery time to recover.
Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy
load on it before it has warmed up. Let the
engine idle for at least 10 seconds and then
drive away as long as the engine oil warning
light has gone out to enable the engine to
attain its normal temperature as quickly as
possible.
It is possible for air to enter the lubricating
system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter
change, or if the car has been stored for
some time. This air can cause the hydraulic
cam followers to emit a ticking noise, which
can persist for up to 15 minutes after start-
ing. Although this is quite normal and does
not indicate any malfunction, it is advisable
not to exceed 3,000 rpm before the noise
has disappeared. The hydraulic cam lifters are completely
service free; the valve clearance is set up at
the factory and will not need any subse-
quent adjustment.
Starting the engine The engine has an automatic choke and
should be started as follows:
Cars with manual gearbox
To start the engine the clutch pedal must
be fully depressed.
1 Depress the clutch pedal but do not
touch the accelerator.
2 Start the engine. Let the ignition key
spring back as soon as the engine has
started and is running smoothly – at very
low temperatures, you may need to run
the starter for up to 50 seconds.
Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do
not open the throttle wide for at least
2-3 minutes after starting.
Cars with automatic transmission
The selector lever must be in the P or N
position.
1 Keep your foot on the brake pedal.
2 Start the engine. Let the ignition key
spring back as soon as the engine has
started and is running smoothly – at very
low temperatures, you may need to run
the starter for up to 50 seconds.
Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Do
not open the throttle wide for at least
2–3 minutes after starting.
WARNING
 Always remove the key before leaving
the car.
 Always apply the parking brake before
removing the ignition key.NOTETake care not to spill drinks or to drop
crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or
liquid gets into it, the switch may not
operate properly.
WARNING
 Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless,
odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to
the danger of CO – always open the
garage doors before starting the
engine in the garage.
 There is also a danger of CO poison-
ing if the exhaust system is leaking.
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154 Starting and driving Driving in a low gear results in higher fuel
consumption than in a high gear because
of the lower engine speed for a given road
speed. Always change up to a higher gear
as soon as traffic conditions allow and use
the highest gear as much as possible.
 Check the air pressure in the tires once a
month. Incorrect pressures increase tire
wear. It is better to have slightly higher
pressure than lower.
 Check fuel consumption regularly.
Increased consumption can indicate that
something is wrong and that the car
needs to be checked by an authorized
Saab dealer.
Practical tests on the roads have demon-
strated that substantial savings in fuel con-
sumption can be made if the above advice
is heeded.Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption, as do
unpaved roads and driving in hilly country
(the amount of fuel saved driving downhill is
less than the additional amount required to
climb the hill).
Engine block heater (standard
equipment in Canada, accessory in
U.S.)The following are just some of the benefits
to the car and the environment of using an
engine block heater:
 Lower fuel consumption.
 Reduced wear on the engine.
 Inside of car warms up faster.
 Exhaust emissions substantially reduced
over short runs.
The engine block heater is effective with
outside temperatures up to +60 – +70°F
(+15 – +20°C). The warmer it is outside, the
shorter the time the heater need be con-
nected. Longer than 1.5 hours is unneces-
sary.
If the car is equipped with a removable elec-
trical cabin heater that is not in use, this
should be stored in the luggage compart-
ment.
Driving in cold weatherBefore starting a journey in cold weather
you should check the following:
 That the wiper blades have not become
frozen to the windshield/glass.
 Brush any snow away from the air intake
for the heater system (opening between
hood and windshield).
 It may be advisable to lubricate the
door-lock cylinder (use molybdenum
disulphide, MoS
2) to prevent its freezing.
If the lock has frozen, take care not to
break the key (or use the remote control)
– heat it first or spray it with de-icer.
 Periodically during the winter, add gaso-
line anti-freeze to the fuel to dispel any
condensation in the fuel tank which could
freeze and cause problems in the system.
Keep the tank well filled to reduce the risk
of condensation forming.
If the car is parked outside in freezing
weather, fuel additives (gasoline
anti-freeze) will not do any good as it
cannot remove water that has already fro-
zen. Park the car in a warm place so that
any ice that may have built up melts, then
add gasoline anti-freeze when filling up
the tank. Condensation is caused by
changes in the outdoor temperature or by
the car being parked alternately in a
garage and outside.
 It is particularly important when the roads
are slippery that the brakes and tires be in
good condition.
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165 Starting and driving
Driving considerations
with compact spare
wheel/tire fitted The following should be observed when the
compact spare wheel (T115/70 R16) is
installed:
The compact spare is light and easy to
handle when changing the wheel. Do not
drive farther than necessary with the com-
pact spare fitted – the maximum life of the
wheel is only just over 2000 miles
(3,500 km). Have the standard wheel
repaired and reinstalled as soon as possi-
ble.
The car’s ground clearance is reduced with
the compact spare fitted. Note that only one
compact spare wheel may be used at any
time. Take care not to hit the curb and do not
fit snow chains. Leave the wheel cover off,
so that the warning text is readily visible.
For long tripsBefore starting off on a long journey, it is
advisable to have your car inspected over
by your Saab dealer.
Obtain a few important items to take along
on your journey such as spare bulbs, wiper
blades, fuses, a Poly-Vee-belt and the like.
You can check some points yourself before-
hand:
 Make sure that the engine is in good con-
dition.
 Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the
engine or gearbox/transmission.
 Inspect the Poly-Vee-belt and replace it if
it shows any signs of wear.
 Check the battery charge.
 Check the tires for tread pattern and air
pressure, including the compact spare
wheel.
 Take an extra car key/remote control and
keep it separate, see also page 30.
 Check the brakes.
 Check all bulbs.
 Check for the presence of the tool kit and
the jack in the car.
WARNING
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) as the
tire can overheat and adversely affect the
handling of the car.
The tire should be inflated to 60 psi
(420 kPa).
NOTETo avoid damaging a punctured alloy
wheel this can be placed outside up in the
spare-wheel well but only while driving to
the closest workshop.
A general rule is that all heavy loads must
be well secured in the luggage compart-
ment, see page 129.
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235 Index
Manual climate-control system
______ 76
Manual raising of the soft top,
Convertible
____________________ 46
Manually opening the fuel filler door,
Convertible ____________________ 52
Manually opening the fuel filler door,
Coupé and 5-door
______________ 131
Maxi fuses
_____________________ 188
Memory, driver’s seat
____________ 117
Motoring abroad
________________ 165
NNight Panel
_____________________ 69
OOdometer
______________________ 59
Oil specification
_________________ 223
OnStar
_______________________ 109
Opening handle
_________________ 30
Owner assistance _______________ 213
PPaint touch-up
__________________ 202
Parcel shelf
____________________ 128
Parking
_______________________ 151
Parking brake
__________________ 151Parking lights
___________________ 71
Plates and labels ________________ 229
Power-steering fluid, check
________ 177
Pressure gauge
__________________ 60
Programmable driver’s seat
_______ 117
Programming, ACC
_______________ 86
RRadio
__________________________ 94
Raising the soft top, Convertible
_____ 45
Rear fog light
____________________ 73
Rear seat
_____________________ 125
Rear seat, tipping
_______________ 125
Rear window wiper _______________ 75
Rearview mirrors
________________ 124
Rear-window wiper _______________ 75
Recirculation
____________________ 78
Recycling
_____________________ 205
Refuelling _____________________ 138
Relay table ____________________ 190
Remote control __________________ 30
Remote control battery, changing
____ 32
Reporting safety defects
__________ 214
Rev counter
_____________________ 59
Reversing lights
_________________ 73
Rotating the tires ________________ 193
Running-in
_____________________ 140
SSAHR, head restraint
____________ 114
SID (Side instrument display)
_______ 62
SRS (airbag)
____________________ 22
Safety belts
_____________________ 12
Safety belts, care of
______________ 199
Seat-belt pretensioners
____________ 13
Seats
_________________________ 112
Securing a load
__________________ 33
Service costs
___________________ 213
Service information
______________ 214
Service intervals
________________ 212
Service record retention
__________ 213
Side airbag
_____________________ 27
Side airbags ____________________ 27
Ski hatch
______________________ 128
Snow tires _____________________ 227
Soft-top storage, Convertible
________ 50
Spare wheel
___________________ 130
Speedometer ____________________ 59
Starting the engine
______________ 135
Steering pump oil, grade
__________ 226
Steering-wheel adjustment ________ 118
Sunroof
_______________________ 120
TTachometer
_____________________ 59
Tailgate, opening
_________________ 33
Technical data
__________________ 220
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