2006 SAAB 9-3 mirror

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InteriorAirbag _________________ 32
Steering wheel adjustment _ 128
Steering _______________ 302
Interior rearview mirror _________ 133
Vanity mirror _________________ 142
Door mirrors__________________ 132
Airbag_________________ 32
Child safety locks ________ 54
Child seats _____________ 24
Safety belt care _________ 276
Safety belts ____________ 12Glove box ______________ 144
Storage compartments____ 144Automatic transmission ___ 173
Changing gears _________ 172
Manual transmission _____ 172
Child seats ________________ 24
Folding down the rear seat ____ 146
Rear seat__________________ 146
Safety belts ________________ 12
Seat adjustment ____________ 18
Seat heating _______________ 114,
123
Upholstery care _____________ 276
Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 245
Interior light switches ___________ 141
Sunroof _____________________ 138
Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ 144
Break-In Period _______________ 171
Driving in hot/cold climates ______ 195
Ignition switch ________________ 160
Parking brake_________________ 187
Parking _____________________ 187
Starting the engine ____________ 162
Fuses _________________ 247Electric windows _________ 12993U S M 06.book Page 5 Friday, February 18, 2005 1:15 PM
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22 SafetyWhen the ignition is ON, all seat settings
can be adjusted. When the door is open and
before the remote control has been inserted
into the ignition switch, all seat settings can
be adjusted for up to 20 minutes.
The memory also includes the door mirror
settings.
Storing and restoring settings
1 Adjust the seat and the door mirrors.
The lumbar support is not included by
the memory function.
2 Press and hold the M-button and then
press one of the preselect buttons (1, 2
or 3). A chime will sound to confirm that
the settings have been saved.
To recall programmed settings, press and
hold the desired memory button until the
seat and door mirrors adopt their pro-
grammed positions. The memory function
also includes the door mirror settings.
To facilitate reversing, the passenger-side
door mirror can be angled down, refer to
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47 Safety
Are the dust and fumes given off when the
airbag operates at all harmful? Most people who have remained in a car
with little or no ventilation for several min-
utes complained only of minor irritation of
the throat and eyes. Avoid as much as pos-
sible getting dust on your skin as there is a
risk of skin irritation.
If you suffer from asthma, the incident may
bring on an attack, in which case you should
follow the normal procedure advised by
your doctor. It is advisable to consult a
doctor afterwards.
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped VehicleIs there anything I might add to the front or
sides of the vehicle that could keep the air-
bags from working properly?Yes. If you add things that change your vehi-
cle’s frame, bumper system, front end or
side sheet metal or height, they may keep
the airbag system from working properly.
Also, the airbag system may not work prop-
erly if you relocate any of the airbag sen-
sors. If you have any questions about this,
you should contact Saab Customer Assis-
tance before you modify your vehicle. The
phone numbers and addresses for Cus-
tomer Assistance can be found on page
290.
Because I have a disability, I have to get my
vehicle modified. How can I find out whether
this will affect my advanced airbag system?Changing or moving any parts of the front
seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and
diagnostic module or the inside rearview
mirror can affect the operation of the
advanced airbag system. If you have ques-
tions, call Customer Assistance. The phone
numbers and addresses for Customer
Assistance can be found on page 290.
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81 9-3 Convertible
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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107 Instruments and controls
to prioritize the windshield. The following
message is displayed on the SID:
To prevent the smell of washer fluid from
entering the car, recirculation can be acti-
vated automatically while the windshield is
washed. The recirculation symbol will how-
ever not light up. This function is optional;
contact a workshop. We recommend that
you contact a Saab dealer. This automatic
recirculation is the factory default setting as
long as the system is working in full "AUTO"
mode with no customized settings.
Headlight washers3The headlights are washed at the same time
as the windshield if the headlights are on.
The headlights are washed every fifth time
the windshield washers are used or if two
(2) minutes have elapsed since the wind-
shield was last washed.
The headlight washers are not activated at
speeds in excess of 125 mph (200 km/h).
Rain sensor3The rain sensor automatically controls the
windshield wipers. The sensor is located on
the windshield beside the rearview mirror.
The system varies the frequency of wiping
between single sweeps and continuous
wiping, depending on the amount of pre-
cipitation.
Activate the rain sensor by lifting the stalk
switch to the AUTO position. The wipers
make one sweep for reference to see how
much water is on the windshield. In the
future, the sensor compares the amount of
water on the windshield with this reference
value. Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
WARNING
Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is
ON to avoid personal injury when clearing
snow and ice from the windshield.NOTICETurn the rain sensor off before washing
the car in an automatic carwash, to avoid
damaging the windshield wipers.
Control for setting wiper delay
Windshield wipers with rain sensor0OFF
1 Single sweep
2 AUTO - rain sensor engaged
3 Low speed
4 High speed
5 Windshield and headlight washing3
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110 Instruments and controlsManual climate-control
system3Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an
inlet grille at the bottom edge of the wind-
shield. It passes through a filter before
reaching the climate control system and
delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated
via openings in the parcel shelf. It is then led
through outlets on either side of the car
behind the rear bumper.
The incoming air is treated in three stages:
first it passes through a filter; it is then dehu-
midified and cooled; and finally, if required,
it is heated.
To optimize the performance of the A/C sys-
tem, all windows and the sunroof should be
shut.
To reduce potential misting on the insides of
the windows, the glass should be cleaned
with a quality glass cleaner. How often this
will need to be done depends on how clean
the air is - if there are smokers in the car, the
windows will need to be cleaned more fre-
quently.
The output of air is controlled by the fan
speed.
Temperature controlThe temperature of the incoming air can
be infinitely varied using the temperature
control.
Fan
Control panel: manual climate control1 Temperature
2 Fan speed
3 Air distribution
4 Seat heating, front right seat
5 Recirculation6 Rear window/door mirror heating
7 Hazard warning lights
8 Air conditioning (A/C)
9 Seat heating, front left seat
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114 Instruments and controlsThis button is located under the fan speed
control.
Always switch off the heating as soon as the
rear window is free from ice and mist. It will
be turned off automatically after 12 minutes.
Refrain from placing sharp objects on the
parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the heating
element.
Convertible: The rear window heating is
not turned on if the soft top is folded down.The seat cushions and backrests of the front
seats are heated.
The heating is thermostatically controlled
and set at approx. 104°F (40°C).
Switch off the seat heating once the seat is
warm.
Electrically heated rear
window/external mirrors
Electric heating, front
seats3
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119 Instruments and controls
To turn the system OFF, press and hold (or press
repeatedly) the button to reduce the fan speed until
the fan is switched off. Then release the button and
press it once more.
The A/C compressor will now be disengaged. To re-
engage the A/C, press one of the following buttons:

The A/C compressor will be
switched on if it was previously
engaged, and the air distribution
and fan speed will switch to AUTO. Higher fan speed The A/C compressor will be
switched on if it was previously
engaged, the air distribution will return to its previ-
ous setting and fan speed will increase. Defroster The A/C compressor will be
switched on if it was previously
disengaged, the air distribution will switch to
Defroster and the fan speed will increase (6 bars
on the display out of a maximum of 8).
When the system is switched OFF:
 The fan and A/C compressor are switched off.
 The temperature control is set to 0 % heat.
 The current air distribution setting is retained.
 Recirculation can be selected.
The rear window and door mirror heating can be
controlled manually or automatically (refer to
Profiler).
Switch off the rear window and door mirror heating
as soon as the glass is clear. The heating will be
turned off automatically after 12 minutes.
Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel
shelf, to avoid damaging the heating element.
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