2001 SAAB 9-3 key

76 Instruments and controlsCourtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the headlights to
remain on low beam for about 30 seconds
after the driver’s door has been closed.
To activate this function,
 Switch off the ignition and remove the key
 Open the driver’s door
 Pull the high/low beam control stalk
towards the steering wheel like you are
flashing the high beam, see page 75. The
low beam headlights will now come on
immediately after the driver’s door has
been closed (within 30 seconds) and will
remain on for about 30 seconds.
Turn signal & lane change indicatorsTo switch on the indicators, move the stalk
up or down.
The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a
right or left turn, and the indicators are can-
celled automatically (stalk returns to off
position) after most turns.
The stalk also has an intermediate,
spring-loaded position that is useful for sig-
nalling when changing lanes or passing.
The respective indicator lights on the instru-
ment panel flash at the same frequency as
the indicators
Hazard warning lightsWhen this button is pressed, all the turn
signal & lane change indicators and a
symbol in the button flash simultaneously. If
the ignition is on, both indicator lights on the
instrument panel will also flash.
If the hazard warning lights are left on for
some time, the flasher frequency will be
reduced to save the battery.
Hazard warning lights should only be used
if, because of an accident or breakdown, the
car constitutes a hazard to other road users.
102
IB1595
Turn signal & lane change indicators 1 Right turn signal indicators
2 Left turn signal indicators
IB749
ProCarManuals.com

90 Instruments and controlsCalibrationIf the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will
recalibrate automatically.
Manual calibration:
1 Start the engine.
2 Press + at the same time. The ACC display flashes
once to indicate that calibration and self-testing have started.
During calibration the display indicates the figure 0 or the fault codes
(01-23) that have been found.
Calibration and self-testing takes about 30 seconds.
Programming IThe manual selections you have made can be saved so that the
ACC system always starts up on these selections every time the
ignition is switched on. But notice that the ignition must have been
off for at least 10 minutes before you try out the saved setting.
1 Select the desired settings.
2 Press + at the same time.
(The ACC background lighting flashes to confirm that the informa-
tion has been stored.)
Example:
If you want the ACC system to distribute the air to the dash vents
from the start, proceed as follows:
1 Start the engine.
2 Press the button .
3 Press and at the same time.
4 Shut off the key.
5 The system will memorize this new program 10 minutes after the
key is shut off.Cancelling program I A saved setting is deleted only by pressing + at the
same time.
(The ACC display flashes to confirm that deletion has been
effected.)
ProCarManuals.com

95 Saab 9-3 Audio System
Quick guide to the Saab 9-3
Audio System Radio, see page 98
On
To switch the system ON, press the volume but-
ton. The last settings used will be activated.
If the Audio System is switched on when the igni-
tion key is not in the switch, the system will auto-
matically be switched off after one hour has
elapsed since a control button on the radio was
last pressed.
Off
To switch the system OFF, press the volume but-
ton or remove the ignition key.
VOL
To adjust the volume, rotate the VOL control.
BAL
To adjust the balance between the left and right
channels, pull out and turn the VOL control.
BAS
Press to release the button, and adjust the bass
level. Lock the setting by pushing the button in.
TRE
Press to release the button, and adjust the tre-
ble. Lock the setting by pushing the button in.
FAD
Press to release the button, and adjust the bal-
ance between the front and rear sets of speak-
ers. Lock the setting by pushing the button in.
VOL
BAL ON
PULL PUSH
TREFAD BAS
Preset station buttons
Press once: play the preset station.
Press and hold briefly: store a new station.
Auto tuning
To u c h : SEEK.
Press and hold briefly: manual tuning.
Press SEEK once: frequency display
To u c h : AS (AutoStore) ON/OFF.
Press and hold briefly: automatic tuning and
storing of the 6 strongest stations in the area in
which you are currently driving.
To u c h : change frequency band.
Press once: Mute ON/OFF (on CD tuner only).
Press once: activate Weather Band
2 13
5 46SEEKASSEARCHRADIOBAND
ProCarManuals.com

97 Saab 9-3 Audio System
Sound controls ON/OFF The Audio System will come on:
• When the volume control is pressed.
 When the ignition is switched ON, if the
Audio System was on when the ignition
key was last removed.
The Audio System will be switched off:
 When the volume control is pressed.
 When the ignition key is removed.
 One hour after the ignition was switched
OFF, if the ignition key has not been
removed.
 When one hour has elapsed since a con-
trol button was pressed if the Audio
system was switched on when the
ignition key was not in the switch. VOL - Volume
BAL - Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust
the balance between the left and right
speakers. When the control is released, it
reverts to the volume function.
BAS - Bass
TRE - Treble Rotate clockwise to increase the level and
counter-clockwise to reduce it.
The Bass and Treble controls must be
pressed first to release them.FAD - Fader The fader control adjusts the balance
between the front and rear sets of speakers.
The Fader control must be pressed first to
release it.
IB1163
ProCarManuals.com

133 Interior equipment, trunk
Electrically adjustable front seats
(certain variants)Both seats can be operated from outside
when one of the front doors is opened, to
improve access to the car.
For safety reasons, if the door is closed, the
seat can only be adjusted when the ignition
is ON.
Note, that both front seats can be adjusted
up to 30 seconds after the door has been
closed.
Height Raise the seat by lifting the front switch bar
straight up.
Lower the seat by pushing the front switch
bar down.
The same switch bar can be used to adjust
the height of the front and rear edges of the
seat independently by moving half of the
switch in the direction desired.
Legroom adjustment For power seats, slide the switch bar for-
ward or rearward to the desired position.
WARNING
The seats are actuated by powerful
motors. Bear this in mind when adjusting
the seat, and make sure that nothing gets
caught and damaged.
Bear in mind that children can be injured
if they play with the electrically-operated
seats.
Always remove the ignition key when you
leave the car to prevent personal injury
caused by the electrically adjustable
seats, for example, due to children play-
ing.
IB807
IB806
ProCarManuals.com

136 Interior equipment, trunkElectrical windows The electric window motors are equipped
with overload protection. If this protection
should trip, wait several seconds before
operating the electric windows again.To open Press the window symbol on the button.
The switches for the front windows have a
third position for automatic opening of the
window. Press the switch down all the way
to lower the window completely.
To cancel automatic lowering of the win-
dow, lift the switch briefly.
To close Lift the symbol side of the button.
The actuating motor will be switched off
automatically when the window is fully
closed or when the switch is released.
WARNING
 Bear in mind the pinch hazard when
the side windows are being raised.
Make sure that all passengers keep
their heads, hands and fingers clear of
the window openings before you begin
raising the windows. Serious personal
injury may otherwise be caused.
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car to avoid the danger of
injury arising from unattended children
operating the windows.
IB245
1 Control, sunroof (soft top operation, Convertible)
2 Window switches, front
3 Control for disengaging the window switches at the rear
IB829
Extra button for the rear window operator
ProCarManuals.com

138 Interior equipment, trunkSunroof (option)
The sunroof is operated electrically using
the ROOF control on the center console.
The sunroof can be opened completely or
partially. As soon as you release the control
the sunroof stops.
1 If you wish to open the sunroof all the
way from the closed position, proceed
as follows:
 To open: slide the control rearward.
 To close: slide the control forward and
hold it forward until all movement of the
sunroof stops, indicating it is fully
closed.
2 You also have the option of opening the
rear edge of the sunroof from the closed
position for the purpose of ventilation.
 To open: slide the control forwards.
 To close: slide the control rearwards. But you must release the control after each
position so as to shift between the two
functions.
The sunroof also has an inner sun blind that
slides by hand.
Emergency operation of the sunroofThe sunroof can be operated manually with
a screwdriver, e.g. in the case of an electri-
cal fault. Slide back the cover on the roof
console. Insert a screwdriver into the slot in
the center of the motor shaft and turn
Turn clockwise to open the sunroof.
Turn counterclockwise if the sunroof is open
at the rear edge.
WARNING
 Bear in mind the pinch hazard when
operating the sunroof. Make sure that
all passengers keep their heads,
hands and fingers clear of the opening
before operating the sunroof. Serious
personal injury may otherwise be
caused.
Always remove the ignition key when
you leave the car to prevent personal
injury caused by the sunroof, for
example, due to children playing.
IB830
IB831
ProCarManuals.com

139 Interior equipment, trunk
Interior lightingThe interior lighting consists of one dome
light in the front and one in the back. The
switch for the interior lighting is on the over-
head panel next to the rearview mirror.
When the switch is in the mid-position
(door-activated), the interior lighting will
come on:
 When the car is unlocked from outside.
 When any door is opened with the ignition
off.
 When the ignition key is withdrawn from
the switch.The lighting goes out about 12 seconds
after the doors are closed or when the igni-
tion is turned on, provided that the switch is
in the mid-position.
If the doors are left open and the switch is in
position 2 or 3 with the ignition off, the inte-
rior lighting is turned off automatically after
20 minutes to preserve battery life.
The sun visors are equipped with vanity mir-
rors. On certain model variants, the sun
visors are fitted with vanity lighting, which
turns on when the cover is lifted.
9-3 Convertible: see page 58.
Trunk lightingThe trunk lighting is switched on and off
when you open and close the trunk, if the
switching button is set to ON. The lighting
can also be switched on and off using the
button on the light.
IB832
1 Interior lighting is off
2 Lighting comes on when a door is opened
3 Interior lighting on continuously
IB951
Rear-seat lighting 1 Reading lights
2 Dome light
ProCarManuals.com