2000 SAAB 9-3 steering wheel

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.
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Audio System controls on steering wheel
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109 Saab 9-3 Audio System
Installation of car phone
(option)
Provision has been made on certain vari-
ants of the Saab 9-3 for the installation of a
hands-free car phone.
Installation must be done by an authorized
Saab dealer.
A car-phone cradle is available as an acces-
sory.
Your Saab dealer has details of which
phones are suitable for the installation.
Provision for hands-free phone (Con-
vertible, only if Saab 9-3 Audio System is
fitted)
 Car phone connects to car’s circuitry.
 Coaxial cable for external antenna is pre-
run.
 Microphone for hands-free phone use
incorporated in overhead panel at front
(not Convertible).
 Audio System mute functions when
phone activated.
 Phone conversation amplified through
Audio System speakers. "TELEPHONE" appears on the SID when
phone is in use.
 Volume level for ongoing conversation
can be adjusted by volume controls on
steering wheel or on audio-system mod-
ule. See also ”Volume-preset mode”,
page 104.
 If the sound is a bit fuzzy, adjust by means
of the volume control on the
phone set
.
 Phone battery is charging when ignition is
ON and phone in its cradle.
Please refer to the instructions supplied with
the phone for details of how to make and
receive calls.
OnStar System (US Only Option)
Your car may be equipped with OnStar, a
vehicle telematics system for communica-
tion and navigation. Please consult the sep-
arate owner’s manual for OnStar provided
in your document organizer.
WARNING
To prevent crashes while using a cell
phone:
 Do not use the cell phone in distracting
traffic situations. Turn it off if traffic is
heavy.
 Dial sensibly, at a stoplight or safely off
the road.
 Consider installing hands-free or
speaker phone.
 Avoid stressful and intense phone
conversations.NOTEThe A-pillar area (area beside the wind-
shield) and the headlining of your Saab
contain padding designed to reduce head
injuries. No modifications to these areas
should be made unless done by your
authorized Saab dealer.
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111 Interior equipment, trunk
Interior equipment,
trunkSeats ................................. 112
Steering-wheel adjust-
ment ................................ 118
Electrical windows ........... 119
Sunroof (option) ............... 120
Interior lighting................. 121
Cup holder ........................ 122
Ashtrays (accessory)....... 123
Glove compartment ......... 123
Rear-view mirrors ............ 124
Trunk, Coupé and 5-door 125
Tools and spare wheel .... 130
Manually opening the fuel
filler door ........................ 131
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112 Interior equipment, trunkSeatsThe following seat adjustments can be
made to achieve a comfortable driving
position:
• Height (driver´s seat).
Legroom.
 Backrest rake angle.
 Lumbar support.
 Head-restraint height.
We recommend that adjustments to the
driver’s seat be performed in the following
order:
1 Height.
2 Legroom.
3 Backrest rake angle.
Lastly, adjust the steering wheel (see
page 118). Side airbags (SRS)See page 27.
Height adjustment, driver’s seat 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.
Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and
slide the seat to the desired position.
WARNING
Never adjust the driver’s seat except
when the car is stationary.
WARNING
Check that the seat is locked in the new
position - if not, it may move while the car
is being driven. If the fore-and-aft setting
of the seat has not been locked, it could
result in injury to the occupant in the event
of an accident.
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IB801
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118 Interior equipment, trunkElectrically heated front seats
(option on some model vari-
ants/markets)Both front seats incorporate heating for the
seat cushion and backrest. It is switched on
and off using the buttons on the instrument
panel.
The heating is thermostatically controlled. It
comes on when the temperature of the seat
cushion goes below 79°F (26°C) and turns
off when it reaches 97°F (36°C).
Shut off the heating once the seat is warm.
Electrically heated seat cushions
in the rear seat
(option on some model variants /
markets) Electrically heated seat cushions for the two
outer seats in the back are available as an
option.
The ON/OFF control button for the cushion
heating is located on the back of the center
console.
The warming-up time varies with the tem-
perature outside. You can also switch the
heat off by means of the button.
The button has an integral indicator that is
illuminated when the heating is on.
Steering-wheel
adjustmentThe steering wheel can be positioned
fore-and-aft by pulling the lever to the left.
Set the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion and return the lever to the locked status. Horn signalThe horn is operated by pressing at the
outer edges of the airbag module in the
center of the steering wheel.
WARNING
For safety reasons, you should adjust the
steering wheel only while the car is sta-
tionary.
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IB267
IB811
Lever for steering-wheel adjustment
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150 Starting and drivingABS brakesABS (Antilock Braking System) modulates
the brake pressure to the respective
wheels. Wheel sensors detect if a wheel is
about to lock, and the control module
reduces the pressure to that wheel and then
increases it once more until the tendency is
detected again.
The brake system is equipped with an Elec-
tronic Brake-force Distribution device
(EBD), which distributes the brake pressure
between the front and rear wheels in such a
way as to achieve optimum braking perfor-
mance regardless of the car’s speed and
load.
The ABS system has a built-in diagnostic
function which will switch on the ABS warn-
ing light if a fault is detected in the system
(see page 56). The ABS system will not reduce the braking
distance on loose gravel or on snow or ice
but, because the wheels cannot lock up,
some steering control is retained.
When the ABS system is working, i.e. mod-
ulation of the brake pressure is in progress,
the brake pedal will pulsate and a ticking
noise will be heard. All this is perfectly nor-
mal.
Press the pedal down hard (you cannot
press too hard) and steer the car to safety. Do not release the brake pedal before the
car has come to a halt or the danger is
past!
This is critical.
If the road is slippery, the ABS system will
operate even when only light pressure is
applied to the pedal. This means that you
can brake gently to test the condition of the
road and adapt your driving accordingly.
It is well worth practising the use of ABS
brakes on a skid pad or other suitable facil-
ity.
WARNING
 The additional safety afforded by the
ABS system is not designed to allow
drivers to drive faster but to make
normal driving safer.
 To stop as quickly as possible, without
loss of directional stability, whether
the road surface is dry, wet or slippery,
press the brake pedal down hard
without letting up (do not pump the
pedal), declutching simulta-
neously, and steer the car to safety.
IB877
ABS braking - confirmation that the sys-
tem is operating
IB878
Braking with ABS - evasive steering
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167 Car care
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Hood release handle ....... 168
Engine .............................. 168
Engine bay ....................... 169
Engine oil ......................... 172
Transmission fluid .......... 173
Coolant ............................. 174
Brake- clutch fluid and
brake pads ..................... 176
Power steering ................ 177
Battery .............................. 177
Drive belt .......................... 179
Wipers and washers ....... 179
Wiper blades .................... 179
Changing bulbs ............... 181
Fuses ................................ 187
Wheels.............................. 192
Safety belts ...................... 199 Upholstery and trim ......... 200
Textile carpeting .............. 200
Engine bay ........................ 201
Washing ............................ 201
Waxing and polishing ...... 202
Touching up the paint ..... 202
Anti-corrosion treatment . 203
Recovery and/or recycling
of automotive materials. 205
Air conditioning (A/C
system) ........................... 207 Car care
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177 Car care
Power steeringCheck the level of the power-steering fluid
in the reservoir regularly, in accordance with
the service program.
The wheels should point forward during the
check.
Clean around the cap before it is
unscrewed.
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick. To
check the fluid level, first screw the cap on
fully again and then remove. The level
should be between the MAX and MIN marks
on the dipstick when the oil temperature is
about 68°F (+20°C). If the oil is colder the oil
level can be lower, and in higher tempera-
tures the level can be higher, both of which
are acceptable.
Top up with power-steering fluid CHF 11S
(part number 3032380).
BatteryThe liquid level in the car battery must be
checked at regular intervals.
Tap water contains salts and minerals that
accelerate the corrosion of the battery elec-
trodes, which can shorten the life of the bat-
tery.
WARNING
 Work on the battery may entail an
explosion hazard, since the battery
gives off hydrogen which forms an
explosive mixture with the oxygen in
the air.
For this reason, always avoid sparks
or open flames when working near the
battery.
 The battery contains corrosive sulphu-
ric acid. Always wear a face mask or
goggles when working on the battery.
 If battery acid gets into the eyes or
splashes the skin or clothing, wash the
affected area liberally with water.
If acid gets into the eyes or a large
quantity makes contact with the skin,
seek medical help. NOTENever use tap water to top up the battery.
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Power-steering fluid reservoir
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