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Trunk lightingThe lamp fitting is located under the parcel
shelf.
1 Remove the lamp fitting by pulling down
one end.
2 Fit the new bulb.
3 Fit the lamp fitting first and then insert
the connector.
Courtesy/floor lighting1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting
using a screwdriver.
2 Fit the new bulb.
3 Fit the lamp fitting first and then insert
the connector.
Other bulbsIf any other bulbs need changing, we rec-
ommend that you visit a Saab dealer.
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Bulb tableNo. Designation Watt-
age
1 H7 55 Headlight
2 H3 55 Front fog lights
3 P21W 21 Taillights; rear fog light; brake lights;
reversing lights
4 PY21W 21 Direction indicator, front/rear
5 R10W 10 Rear dome lighting; courtesy lighting;
glove compartment lighting
6 R5W 5 License plate lighting; trunk lighting
7 T4W 4 Reading light, rear
8 WY5W/W5W 5 Side-mounted turn signal (yellow);
parking lights; front dome lightingNOTICEOnly fit lamps of the specified rating. Lamps of the wrong wattage
could damage the wiring harness and electronics.
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201 Car care
Fuse panel in end of fasciaNo. Amp. Function
1 15 Steering wheel lock
2 5 Steering column unit; ignition switch
3 10 Hands-free; cabin CD changer; SID
4 10 Main instrument unit; manual climate control;
automatic climate control (ACC)
5 7.5 Control module in front doors; Park Brake Shift Lock
(automatic transmission)
6 7.5 Brake light switch
7 20 Fascia fuse panel; fuel filler door
8 30 Control module in passenger front door
9 10 Fascia fuse panel
10 30 Trailer socket; electrical socket in storage compart-
ment between seats
11 15 Data link connection (diagnostics)
12 15 Interior lighting incl. glove compartment
13 30 Accessories
14 20 Radio, sound system I; control panel,
Infotainment System
15 30 Control module in driver’s door
16 - -
17 - -
18 7.5 Manual climate control; fan
19 - -
20 7.5 Headlight levelling switch
21 7.5 Hands-free; brake light switch; manual climate
control; clutch pedal switch
22 30 Cigarette lighter
23 40 Cabin fan
24 7.5 Airbag control module
25 - -
26 5 Yaw sensor (cars with ESP)
27 - -
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202 Car careTrunk fuse panel, left-hand sideNo. Amp. Function
1–5 MAXI -
6 30 Control module in left rear door
7 30 Control module in right rear door
820Trailer
9--
10 30 Left-hand brake light; rear right turn signal; right tail
light; right reversing light; high-mounted brake light;
trailer lights
11 - -
12 - -
13 - -
14 - -
15 15 Seat heating, left seat
16 15 Seat heating, right seat
17 7.5 Autodimming rearview mirror; rain sensor; tire
pressure monitoring
18 15 Sunroof
19 7.5 Telematics (OnStar)
20 7.5 DVD player (navigation system)
21 7.5 Saab Parking Assistance (SPA); control module in
rear doors
22 30 Amplifier, sound system III
23 - -
24 10 Movement sensor; CD changer in trunk (accessory)
25 30 Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory
26 30 Right-hand stop light; rear left turn signal; left tail
light; rear fog light; left reversing light; license plate
lighting; trunk lighting; trailer lights
27 - -
28 - -
29 - -
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13 - -
14 - -
15 30 Washer fluid pump, headlights
16 30 Front right parking light; front right turn signal; left and
right side turn signal; right high beam; left low beam;
front left fog light
17 30 Windshield wiper motor, low speed
18 30 Windshield wiper motor, high speed
19 20 Parking heater; auxiliary heater
20 10 Headlight levelling
21 - -
22 30 Washer fluid pump, windshield
23 - -
24 20 Extra lights
25 20 Amplifier, sound system II
26 30 Front left turn signal; front left parking light; front right
fog light; right low beam; left high beam
27
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Relays
R 1 Washer fluid pump, windshield
R2 -
R3 -
R4 -
R 5 Extra lights
R6 Horn
R7 -
R 8 Starter motor
R 9 Windshield wipers ON/OFF
R10 -
R11 Ignition +15
R12 Windshield wipers, high/low speed
R13 -
R14 Washer fluid pump, headlights
R15 -
R16 -
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212 Car careTire date codeTires should be regarded as perishable
goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes
progressively harder, and the roadholding
ability of the tires diminishes. This is partic-
ularly true on winter tires.
Tires have a code that specifies their date of
manufacture. The first two digits denote the
week number and the last two digits the
year.
Accordingly, a date code of 3701 signifies
that the tire was manufactured in week 37,
2001.
Compact spare wheelCompact spareThe compact spare is light and easy to
handle when changing the wheel. Its use is
only permitted when a standard wheel has
sustained a puncture. The maximum life of
the wheel is only just over 2,000 miles
(3,500 km).
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with the
compact spare fitted.
The tire pressure should be 60 psi
(420 kPa). Put the punctured wheel in the
spare wheel well under the trunk floor.
Driving with the compact spare wheel, see
page 167.
Have the standard wheel repaired and refit-
ted as soon as possible.
WARNING
The spare wheel or punctured wheel
must be stowed under the trunk floor, and
secured in place with the retaining nut.
Date code
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The spare wheel, the tools and the jack with
its crank are carried under a panel in the
trunk.
Fold the carpeting forward to ease access to
the tools and spare wheel.
The screwdriver handle has a "button" for
removing plastic rivets. This type of rivet
must be removed when changing the light
bulb in the trunk lid (see page 195).Your Saab is equipped with a trip computer
and you can use its "Speed warning" func-
tion, to monitor driving speed since you
must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
NOTICETo avoid damaging an alloy wheel with a
flat tire, this can be placed outside up in
the spare-wheel well but only while driv-
ing to the closest workshop.
A general rule is that all heavy loads must
be well secured in the luggage compart-
ment (see page 118).
Spare wheel (under trunk floor)
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214 Car careChanging a wheel
WARNING
The car jack is designed solely for use
in changing a wheel or fitting snow
chains. It must not be used to
support the car during repair work
or servicing.
Never crawl under a car that is
supported only by a jack.
Special care must be taken if the car is
on a slope - use wedge-shaped wheel
chocks!
Position chocks, one ahead and one
behind, the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the one to be changed.
Switch on the hazard warning lights if
the car is on a road.
Apply the parking brake and leave the
car in gear (1st or reverse). Automatic
transmission: move the selector lever
to the P position.
Ensure that everybody is out of the car
before jacking it up.
Never start the engine while the car is
jacked up.
If possible, make sure the jack is
standing on a firm, level surface.
The jack should be stored correctly
under the carpeting in the trunk. If it
lies loose in the car, it could thrown
forward and cause personal injury in
the event of a crash or if the car rolls
over.
Do not use the jack on a car other than
your Saab 9-3.
Grit, salt and rust can clog the inner
threads if the car has been driven for
several years exclusively with alloy
wheels.
If steel wheels are now fitted, the bolt
hole threads in the brake hubs should
be cleaned before the thinner steel
wheels are fitted. It may otherwise not
be possible to achieve the correct
clamping force, despite tightening the
wheel bolts to the correct torque.
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