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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; trunk
lighting, Convertible
6 R5W 5 License plate lighting; trunk lighting,
Sport Sedan
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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Trunk 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
Trunk fuse panel, Sport Sedan
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26 30 Right-hand stop light; rear left turn signal; left taillight;
rear fog light; left reversing light; license plate light-
ing; trunk lighting; trailer lights
27 10Convertible: Lumbar support, electrically adjustable
front seat
28 - -
29 - -
Trunk fuse panel, Convertible
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227 Car careFuse panel in engine bayNo. Amp. Function
1--
2 10 Engine control module; automatic transmission con-
trol module
320Horn
4 10 Engine control module; battery disconnect switch
5--
6 10 Selector lever, automatic transmission
7--
8--
9--
10 - -
11 - -
12 - -
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
–37MAXI
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Fuse panel in front of battery
Relays
R 1 Washer fluid pump, windshield
R2 -
R3 -
R4 -
R 5 Extra lights
R6 Horn
R7 -
R8 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 -
No. Amp. Function
160
MAXISecondary air injection pump (certain models)
2 20 Fuel pump; preheated oxygen sensors (lambda
probe)
310A/C compressor
430Main relay
Relays
1 Secondary air injection pump
2 A/C-compressor
3 Preheated oxygen sensors (lambda probe)
4 Main relay, engine (ECM/EVAP/injectors)
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Changing a tire
WARNING
The car jack is designed solely for use
in changing a tire 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 of the wheel bolts if the car has
been driven for several years exclu-
sively with alloy wheels.
If steel wheels are being installed, the
bolt hole threads in the brake hubs
should be cleaned before the thinner
steel wheels are fitted. It may other-
wise not be possible to achieve the
correct clamping force, despite tight-
ening the wheel bolts to the correct
torque.
WARNING
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
you or other people. You and they could
be badly injured. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the
vehicle from moving:
1 Set the parking brake firmly.
2 Put the shift lever in PARK (P) (auto-
matic transmission;
engage 1st gear (manual transmis-
sion).
3 Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t
move, you can put blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire on
the other side of the vehicle, at the oppo-
site end.
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Upholstery and trimTo remove fluff and hairs from the seats,
door armrests and headlining, use a
vacuum cleaner, a moist lint-free cloth, or a
clothes brush. Remove spots and dirt using
a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy
water.
When using a stain remover, always work
from the outside towards the centre to avoid
leaving a ring. If a soiled ring or spot should
remain, it can usually be removed using
lukewarm soapy water or water alone.
Spots left by liquids, such as soft drinks or
thin oil, must be removed at once with an
absorbent material, such as kitchen towel-
ling. Then clean with a stain remover.
White spirit is recommended for removing
grease and oil stains. A medium stiff brush
may also be used.
Cleaning and caring for leather
upholsteryThe principal reason for treating leather
upholstery is to maintain its elegant appear-
ance and to provide it with a protective film.
Discolouration caused by dust and wear
mainly affects the lighter shades, although
this is not detrimental to the leather, indeed,
the patina resulting from use is often consid-
ered desirable in leather. But if the leather is
allowed to become too grubby, it can start to
look shabby.
The leather upholstery should be cleaned
and reconditioned twice a year in conjunc-
tion with spring and autumn inspections. In
very warm, dry climates the leather may
need more regular reconditioning. Recom-
mended conditioner – Saab Leather Care
Lotion.
Do not use unknown harsh polishing
agents, cleaning agents, sprays, coarse
soap or hot water.
Textile carpetingTextile carpeting should be vacuum
cleaned regularly. Carpeting can also be
cleaned using a brush or sponge and carpet
shampoo.
For safety reasons, vacuum cleaners that
are not earthed (grounded) must not be
used out of doors.Engine bayThe engine bay should be cleaned with an
engine degreasant and rinsed with hot
water. The headlights must be covered
over. Do not use a pressure washer. Avoid
spraying electrical components and con-
nectors.
Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or sol-
vent when carrying out repairs or mainte-
nance. Saab recommends the use of envi-
ronmentally-friendly degreasants.
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250 Car careWashingThe bodywork must be washed frequently.
When the car is new, the body should be
washed by hand using plain cold water and
a clean, soft brush through which the water
flows. Automatic carwashes should be
avoided when the car is new.
After 5–6 months the paintwork will have
hardened. To facilitate cleaning, a suitable
detergent can be added to the water, which
should be lukewarm.
Remove any bird droppings without delay,
as these can discolour the paintwork and
prove difficult to polish out. Lay a wad of wet
paper on the patch of dirt and leave it for a
minute or so. It will then be easy to wash off
the dirt.Use a soft cloth moistened with white spirit
to remove splashes of tar or asphalt. Do not
use strong cleaners, as these can dry out
the paintwork.
The underside of the car also needs wash-
ing regularly, and this should be done extra
thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the
underside of the car by hand if the car is usu-
ally washed in an automatic car wash with-
out special facilities for underbody cleaning.
Never wash or leave the car to dry in the
sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather
immediately after washing to avoid smears
and streaks.Clean the inside of window glass using a
proprietary window cleaner. This is particu-
larly important when the car is new, as
upholstery and trim have a tendency to
sweat a little at first.
Keep the glass well polished, as this helps
to prevent misting.
Clean the outside of the windows with Saab
washer fluid. This is especially important if
the car has been washed in an automatic
car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is
used that can contaminate the windshield
and impair the performance of the wipers.
NOTICEDo not use alcohol-based cleaners on the
plastic lenses of the front or rear lights, as
these can cause a crackling effect on the
lenses.
The door mirrors should be folded in
before the car enters an automatic car
wash.
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