2007 SAAB 9-3 roof

264 Car care8 If spots are still visible, repeat the treat-
ment on these spots as before. Press
lightly with the brush to prevent damag-
ing the material. Do not use the brush
excessively. This can irreparably
damage the material. Do not repeat the
treatment more than twice.
9 When the soft top has fully dried, it must
be waterproofed immediately. Only use
the recommended waterproofing agent.
Follow the instructions on the packa-
ging.
10 To obtain even and optimum water-
proofing, the car must be closed for
24 hours after treatment. Do not touch
the material and do not place any
objects on it.
Waxing and polishingDo not wax a new car during the first three
or four months. In fact, there is no need to
polish the car before the paintwork has
started to dull through oxidation. Other than
in exceptional cases, do not use abrasive
polishes containing a cutting agent on a new
car. Always wash the car thoroughly before
waxing or polishing.Touching up the paintDamaged paintwork should be treated as
soon as it is discovered: the longer it is left,
the greater the risk of corrosion. The anti-
corrosion warranty does not cover corrosion
resulting from untreated defects.
Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is
usually extensive and can only be properly
restored by professionals.
However, you can repair small scratches
and stone chip damage yourself. The nec-
essary tools and materials, such as primer,
touch-up paint and brushes, are available
from a workshop. We recommend that you
contact a Saab dealer.
In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork,
where the metal has not been exposed and
an undamaged layer of paint remains,
touch-up paint can usually be applied
directly, after any dirt has been scraped
away using a pointed knife.If corrosion has already set in, such as the
result of stone-chip damage, use a pointed
knife to scrape off all surface rust. If possi-
ble, the damaged area should be taken
back to the bare metal. The metal should
then be primed with two thin coats of primer
applied by brush.
After the primer has dried, apply several thin
layers of topcoat until the surface of the
repaired area is flush with the surrounding
paintwork.
Stir both primer and touch-up paint thor-
oughly before use and allow each coat to
dry before applying the next.
Two-coat enamelAs the name implies, two-coat enamel is
applied in two operations. The first coat, the
base color, contains the pigment, metal
flakes and binder. The second coat consists
of a clear enamel, which provides the final
gloss for the paintwork and protects the
base from moisture and environmental con-
taminants.
Touch-up stone-chip damage as follows:
1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area.
2 Then apply the primer, base color and
finally, the clear enamel. To achieve the
best finish, apply two or three coats of
primer.
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265 Car care
Anti-corrosion
treatmentThe entire car undergoes a series of anti-
corrosion processes during production.
These include electrophoretic priming,
PVC-based coating to protect against stone
chip damage and corrosion, and treatment
of body cavities and members with thin,
penetrating rustproofing oil.
In addition, most body panels, such as the
hood, doors and floor pan are galvanized.
The anti-corrosion treatment on some parts
of the car is constantly exposed to wear and
prone to damage. This applies particularly
to the underside of the car and inside the
wheel arches, where grit, road salt and the
like that are thrown up can give rise to cor-
rosion where the underseal has worn away.
The extent of this obviously depends on the
conditions in which the car is used.
Accordingly, make it a habit to hose the
underside of the car often and to inspect the
condition of the underseal. The anti-corro-
sion warranty does not relieve the car owner
of the need to carry out normal maintenance
to the rustproofing and to make good any
damage.Use a hose to clean the underside of the car
thoroughly. After it has dried, use a brush or
spray to apply a viscous anti-corrosion
agent to any worn or damaged areas, to
prevent the onset of corrosion.
Even after the anti-corrosion warranty has
expired, it makes good sense to continue to
maintain the rustproofing.
Seams in the body, especially those in the
doors and trunk lid, are particularly vulnera-
ble to corrosion from the outside, caused by
grit and salt thrown up from the road, and to
corrosion from the inside, largely as a result
of condensation. Keep the seams clean and
at the first sign of any rust, apply a thin, pen-
etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab
dealer will be pleased to give you further
advice.
Surface treatment composition1 Body panel
2 Zinc (certain components only) 7.5 µm
3 Phosphate coating 3 –5 µm
4 Cathodic ED 23 µm
5 Intermediate coat 35 µm
6 Metallic base/solid base 11 µm
7 Clear enamel 45 µm
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281 Technical data
Curb weight
(i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res-
ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel):
Sport Sedan ______________________ 3210–3570 lbs.
(1455–1620 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 3510–3840 lbs.
(1590–1740 kg)
SportCombi_______________________ 3300–3690 lbs.
(1495–1675 kg)
Gross vehicle weight (GVW):
Sport Sedan ______________________ 4140–4510 lbs.
(1880–2045 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 4350–4620 lbs.
(1975–2095 kg)
SportCombi_______________________ 4230–4630 lbs.
(1920–2100 kg)
Maximum axle load:
Sport Sedan, front _________________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg)
Sport Sedan, rear __________________ 2230 lbs. (1010 kg)
Convertible, front __________________ 2540 lbs. (1150 kg)
Convertible, rear ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg)
SportCombi, front __________________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg)
SportCombi, rear __________________ 2230 lbs. (1010 kg)
Weight distribution:
Curb weight + driver (150 lbs. (68 kg)),
front/rear, Sport Sedan and SportCombi approx. 60/40 %
GVW, front/rear, Sport Sedan and Sport-
Combi ___________________________ approx. 50/50 %Maximum roof load, Sport Sedan and Sport-
Combi ___________________________ 220 lbs. (100 kg)
Maximum load in trunk, Sport Sedan, Con-
vertible and SportCombi _____________ 175 lbs. (80 kg)
The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed:
Sport Sedan and SportCombi ________ 926 lbs. (420 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 776 lbs. (352 kg)
Maximum combined weight of driver and
passengers ______________________
Sport Sedan and SportCombi (5x150 lbs.) 750 lbs. (340 kg)
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299 Index
Index
AABS brakes
____________________ 173
ACC
_________________________ 107
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 120
Air filter
_______________________ 211
Airbag
_________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes, Sport Sedan
_____ 141
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 267
Antilock braking system __________ 173
Anti-spin
______________________ 175
Ashtrays ______________________ 136
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 89
Autodimming
_______________ 125
, 126
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 107
Automatic closing of moonroof
_____ 131
Automatic closing of windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 122
Automatic transmission
___________ 165
BBattery
_______________________ 215
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 163
Before towing a trailer
____________ 193
Belt height, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi
____________________ 14
Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 289Brakes
________________________ 172
Braking _______________________ 172
Bulb changing
__________________ 221
Bulb table
_____________________ 235
Buying new tires
________________ 246
CCabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 80
Cabin lighting, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 133
Calibrating front electric windows
with pinch protection
_____________ 80
Calibration of windows, Sport Sedan
and SportCombi
_______________ 123
Car alarm
______________________ 58
Car transport ___________________ 199
Care of air conditioning
___________ 270
Cargo guard
___________________ 150
Cargo guard, SportWagon
________ 150
Cargo net, SportCombi
___________ 147
Change of address notification
_____ 276
Changing a tire
_________________ 259
Changing bulbs _________________ 221
Changing the battery, remote control
_56
Changing wiper blades
___________ 219
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 55
Checks before towing a trailer
_____ 193
Child safety
_____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 54
Child seats
_____________________ 24Cigarette lighter
_________________ 136
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 263
Cleaning upholstery
______________ 262
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 70
Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 66
Clutch interlock
_________________ 164
Comfort opening of moonroof
______ 131
Comfort opening of windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 121
Compact spare
_________________ 256
Compact spare wheel fitted, driving
with
_________________________ 257
Compass
______________________ 129
Convertible _____________________ 63
Convertible, washing
_____________ 264
Coolant
_______________________ 211
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 278
Cruise control
__________________ 171
Cup holder
_____________________ 134
DDate codes, tires
________________ 256
Deactivating rear windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi
_____ 123
Deactivating the passenger door
window button, Convertible
________ 79
Deactivating the rear window
switches
_____________________ 123
Deep water, driving through
_______ 196
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 253
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300 IndexDetermining correct load, tires
_____ 255
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101
Direction indicators
______________ 101
Dome light, Convertible
__________ 232
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 231
Donor battery, boost starting
______ 200
Door handles
___________________ 50
Door mirrors
___________________ 124
Drive belt
______________________ 218
Drive belt, length
________________ 287
Driver’s seat with memory
_________ 21
Driving at night
_________________ 197
Driving in cold climates
___________ 187
Driving in deep water
____________ 196
Driving in hot climates ____________ 189
Driving techniques
______________ 185
Driving with a compact wheel fitted
_ 257
Driving with a heavy load on hilly
roads
________________________ 167
Driving with a load
______________ 196
Driving with a roof load ___________ 194
Driving with the trunk lid open
______ 196
EEDR (Event Data Recorders)
______ 278
ESP, anti-skid system
____________ 177
Easy entry, Convertible ____________ 75
Economical motoring
____________ 185
Electric engine heater ____________ 186
Electric heating, front seats
_______ 114
Electric windows
________________ 121Electric windows, Convertible
_______ 79
Electrical system, technical data ____ 286
Electrically adjustable seats
________ 20
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
__ 177
Electronic steering wheel lock
______ 154
Emergency opening of the narrow
backrest, Sport Sedan
__________ 142
Emergency operation of the
moonroof
_____________________ 132
Engine bay, cleaning
_____________ 263
Engine heater
__________________ 186
Engine immobilizer
_______________ 57
Engine management system
______ 205
Engine number
_________________ 293
Engine oil, checking
_____________ 209
Engine oil, grade
________________ 284
Engine oil, volume _______________ 285
Engine temperature gauge
_________ 90
Engine, description
______________ 204
Engine, technical data ____________ 283
Engines
_______________________ 286
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
______ 278
Extra electrical socket
____________ 136
FFacilitating entry to rear seat,
Convertible
____________________ 75
Factors affecting fuel consumption
__ 185
Filler cap
______________________ 160
Filling a portable fuel container
_____ 161
Filling up
______________________ 159Flat spots, tires
_________________ 245
Floor jack
______________________ 260
Folding down the rear seat
backrest, SportCombi
___________ 143
Folding down the rear seat,
Sport Sedan
__________________ 138
Front fog lights __________________ 101
Front towing eye ________________ 197
Fuel container
__________________ 161
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 91
Fuel grade _____________________ 285
Fuel information
_________________ 161
Functions, car alarm
______________ 60
Fuse panel in luggage compartment
_ 239
Fuse table
_____________________ 238
Fuses
_________________________ 236
GGDO, garage door opener
_________ 126
Gearbox number
________________ 293
General safety instructions,
Convertible
____________________ 64
Glove box
_____________________ 136
Glovebox lighting
________________ 233
HHandbrake
_____________________ 179
Hazard warning lights
____________ 102
Head restraint, Convertible
_________ 76
Head restraints
__________________ 23
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301 Index
Headlight flasher
________________ 100
Headlight levelling ________________ 99
Headlights
______________________ 99
Hood
_________________________ 204
Horn _________________________ 120
Horn button
____________________ 120
IIf a tire goes flat
________________ 250
Ignition switch
__________________ 152
Immobilizer
_____________________ 57
Important considerations for driving
_ 156
Important information, petrol-engined
cars with catalytic converters
_____ 157
Indicator lights
___________________ 84
Inflation, tires __________________ 243
Information about fuel
____________ 161
Instrument illumination, adjusting
___ 100
Interior lighting, Convertible
________ 80
Interior lighting, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 133
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 125
Intermittent malfunctioning, central
locking
_______________________ 52
JJump starting
__________________ 200
KKey
___________________________ 50
Kick-down
_____________________ 166
LLATCH (child safety)
______________ 25
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 251
Labels and plates, location
________ 293
Lashing eyes, Sport Sedan ________ 141
Lashing eyes, SportCombi ________ 146
Laying the car up
_______________ 181
Leather upholstery, cleaning
_______ 263
Lighting in luggage compartment,
Convertible
____________________ 81
Limp-home
____________________ 157
Limp-home, automatic transmission
_167
Load carriers, roof
_______________ 194
Load indices, tires _______________ 252
Loading your vehicle _____________ 253
Load-through hatch, Sport Sedan
___ 140
Load-through hatch, SportCombi ___ 145
Locking a car with flat battery
_______ 53
Locks
__________________________ 50
Long-term parking
_______________ 181
Luggage compartment
___________ 138
Luggage compartment lighting,
Convertible
____________________ 81
Luggage compartment lighting,
Sport Sedan ______________ 134
, 142Luggage compartment lighting,
changing
_____________________ 233
MMAXI fuses
____________________ 237
Main instrument panel
_____________ 84
Main/dipped beam
_______________ 100
Maintenance schedule
___________ 274
Manual gear selection ____________ 170
Manual gearbox
_________________ 164
Manual tripping of car alarm
________ 60
Materials used in the car,
reclamation
___________________ 269
Memory, driver’s seat
_____________ 21
Messages on SID, Convertible
______ 73
Milometer
_______________________ 92
Moonroof ______________________ 130
Mug holder ____________________ 134
NNew tires, buying
________________ 246
Night driving
___________________ 197
Number plate lighting, changing
____ 233
OORVR
________________________ 206
Oil capacity, engine
______________ 285
Opening handles
_________________ 50
Opening the soft top, Convertible
____ 66
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302 IndexOutside mirrors
_________________ 124
Owner assistance _______________ 276
PPanic function, car alarm
__________ 60
Park Brake Shift Lock
____________ 166
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary
override
______________________ 168
Parking
_______________________ 179
Parking aid ____________________ 182
Parking brake __________________ 179
Parking on a hill ________________ 180
Pinch protection, electric windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi
_____ 122
Pinch protection, moonroof
________ 132
Plates and labels, location ________ 293
Polishing and waxing
____________ 266
Poly-V-belt
____________________ 218
Portable fuel container
___________ 161
Position lights
___________________ 99
Power steering fluid, checking
_____ 214
Power steering fluid, grade
________ 288
Pressure gauge
_________________ 90
Pressure, tires
__________________ 243
Profiles, customized settings
_______ 96
QQuality grading, tires
_____________ 247
Quick guide, remote control
________ 51
RRain sensor
____________________ 104
Raising the soft top manually,
Convertible ____________________ 70
Reading lights, Convertible
_________ 80
Rear fog light
___________________ 101
Rear seat, folding down, SportCombi
143
Rear seat, safety belts
____________ 17
Rear seats, folding down,
Sport Sedan
__________________ 138
Rear towing eye ________________ 198
Rear windows, deactivating,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi
_____ 123
Rearview mirrors
________________ 124
Recommendations for automatic
transmission, towing a trailer
_____ 191
Recommendations for manual
gearbox, towing a trailer
_________ 192
Recommended snow chains _______ 290
Refueling
______________________ 159
Remote control
__________________ 50
Remote locking malfunction
________ 52
Replacement, wheel
_____________ 249
Reporting safety defects __________ 277
Rev counter
_____________________ 89
Reversing lights
________________ 102
Rollover Pop-up Bars, Convertible
___ 78
Roof carriers, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi without roof rails
_____ 194
Roof carriers, SportCombi with roof
rails
_________________________ 195Roof lighting, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 133
Roof lighting, changing
___________ 231
Running-in
_____________________ 163
SSAHR, head restraint
_____________ 23
SDM
_________________________ 278
SID
___________________________ 91
SPA __________________________ 182
Saab Information Display
__________ 91
Saab Parking Assistance _________ 182
Safety belts
_____________________ 12
Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan
and SportCombi
________________ 17
Seatbelts
_______________________ 12
Seatbelts in rear seat, Convertible
___ 77
Seatbelts, care
_________________ 262
Seatbelts, checking
______________ 262
Seats
__________________________ 18
Securing a load
_________________ 141
Sentronic, manual gear selection
___ 170
Service costs
___________________ 275
Service information
______________ 276
Service intervals
________________ 274
Service record retention
__________ 275
Signalling, horn
_________________ 120
Ski hatch, Sport Sedan
___________ 140
Ski hatch, SportCombi ____________ 145
Spare wheel
___________________ 256
Speed ratings, tires
______________ 252
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