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72 9-3 Convertible8 Sit in one of the front seats and lock the
soft top to the windshield rail. Use the lug
wrench and the Allen key. Turn roughly
1/4 turn counterclockwise. Check that
the soft top is properly locked in place by
pressing up the front edge. The soft top
must not move upward.9 Lift up the rear window fully and hold it
there. Close the soft top cover. It is not
possible to lock the soft top cover after
manual raising.
10 Press down the rear edge of the soft top
as far as possible towards the soft top
cover.11 Now lock the rear window to the soft top
cover. Sit in the rear seat and insert the
tool (the same tool as used to lock the
soft top to the windshield rail) into the
hexagonal hole in the soft top mecha-
nism. Turn roughly 1/4 turn, counter-
clockwise on the right had side of the
soft top and clockwise on the left-hand
side. Look at the soft top cover when
locking the rear window. The rear
window must make a tight seal against
the soft top cover.
The soft top system must be checked and
rectified without delay. We recommend that
you contact a Saab dealer.
NOTICETo avoid damaging the paintwork on the
soft top cover and the trunk lid, take care
when closing the soft top cover.Closing the soft top cover
Rear window locked to soft top cover
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Cause Suitable action
Soft top front not locked.
Try again.Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to
the windshield. Move the car so that it is standing level if on
a steep slope.
Press the soft top button to fold the soft top
slightly. Fold the soft top again.
Soft top power pack
overheated.
Allow to cool.This message appears if the soft top is operated
continuously for more than 3 minutes.Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to
cool down.
Open trunk.
Move goods away from
top storage area.Move the object hindering soft top operation.
Soft top may be
damaged if operated
at low temperature.Displayed if the soft top is folded at temperatures
below 23°F (–5°C).
Only manual
operation possible.
Contact Saab dealer.
Soft top cover not locked.
Try again.
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Battery low. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow
soft top operation.
Soft top obstructed.
Clear obstacles and
try again.
Open/close soft top
completely to open trunk.Complete soft top operation.
Open/close soft top
completely before drivingComplete soft top operation.
Close trunk. Close the trunk lid.
Driver seat unlocked. The backrest is not locked. Raise the backrest fully to locked position, see
page 75.
Passenger front seat
unlocked.The backrest is not locked. Raise the backrest fully to locked position, see
page 75.
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Glove boxThe glove box lighting comes on when the
compartment is opened and goes out when
it is closed.
For changing bulbs, refer to page 243.Sun visorAn illuminated vanity mirror is provided on
the inside of the sun visors. The lighting
comes on when the cover is raised and goes
out when it is closed.Trunk lightingThe trunk lighting comes on and goes out
when the trunk lid is opened and closed.
If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be
switched off automatically after 20 min to
prevent the battery from running flat.
For changing bulbs, refer to page 245.
Unlocking the trunk lid
manuallyIf the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central
locking system, it can be unlocked
manually.
1 Take the traditional key out of the remote
control by pressing the emblem on the
reverse (see page 56).
2 Carefully prise off the round cover using
your nails, a credit card or similar so as
not to damage the paintwork.
3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional
key.
We recommend that you contact a Saab
dealer to have the central locking system
checked.
Unlocking the trunk lid manually
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82 9-3 ConvertiblePlacing two golf bags
in the trunkThere is sufficient space in the trunk of the
Convertible for two golf bags. Proceed as
follows.
1 Start by inserting the narrow end of the
first bag to the right.
2 Lie down the bag. Turn the bag so that it
lies on its widest side and slide it
forward, in under the soft top storage
(see illustration).
3 Put in the second bag in the same way
as the first, but lie it on its narrow side
(see illustration).
Spoiler on trunklid3
Wind deflector3A wind deflector is available as an acces-
sory. Follow the fitting instructions supplied
with the wind deflector carefully.CargoWing3
WARNING
Some models have a spoiler on the trunk-
lid. Avoid getting fingers and hands
trapped between the spoiler and rear
fender when closing the trunklid.NOTICEIf play arises in any part of the
CargoWing, contact a workshop immedi-
ately to have this corrected. We recom-
mend that you contact a Saab dealer. If
such play is not eliminated, the
CargoWing may come loose while driv-
ing.
Position of first golf bag
Position of second golf bag
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127 Interior equipment
Steering wheel
adjustment __________ 128
Electric windows _______ 129
Rearview mirrors_______ 132
Sunroof 3 _____________ 138
Interior lighting ________ 141
Cup holder 3 __________ 142
Power Outlet 3 _________ 144
Storage compartments __ 144
Trunk ________________ 146
Interior equipment
3Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars
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142 Interior equipmentSun visorIlluminated vanity mirrors are provided on
the sun visors. The lighting comes on when
the cover is raised.
Trunk lightingThe trunk lighting is switched on and off
when the trunk lid is opened and closed.
If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be
switched off automatically after 20 minutes
to prevent the battery from running flat.
Cup holder3Cup holders are provided in the fascia, in
the center console compartment between
the front seats and rear seat cushion (Sport
Sedan and SportCombi). The cup holder
between the seats can be raised if you wish
to use the compartment for storage.
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used to
hold cups made of china or glass as
these can cause personal injury in the
event of a crash.
Use only paper mugs, plastic bottles
or aluminium cans.
Avoid spillage, particularly of hot
drinks.NOTICETake care not to spill any liquid on the
audio system , the ignition switch or the
like when using the cup holders. Soft
drinks in particular can cause malfunc-
tions.
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146 Interior equipmentTrunkFolding down the rear seat, Sport SedanConvertible: The rear seat cannot be folded.
WARNING
Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into
position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the
event of heavy braking or a crash.
Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During
sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk
can climb to 160–180°F (70–80°C). Small children are very
susceptible to heat stroke.
Keep hands well clear of all moving parts.
Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always
a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing
injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a
crash. See also page 204.
When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is
locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the
center safety belt is mounted in the backrest.
When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is
locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since other-
wise objects in the trunk could force their way into the cabin
during heavy breaking or a crash.
Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to
a suitable height before riding in the car.
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