2008 SAAB 9-3 Owners Manual

297 Technical data
Plates and labelsWhen contacting your Saab dealer it may
sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s
vehicle identification, engine and gearbox
numbers.
1 V.I.N. number and barcode, inside wind-
shield
2 Gearbox number
3 Engine number
4USA: Tire information label can be found
on the B-pillar. See also page 254.
Canada: Label for tire pressure and color
codes (trim and body)
5 V.I.N. label and certification label.
USA: V.I.N. label also includes color
codes for trim and body
6 Chassis number (stamped on body).93_US_M08.book Page 297 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM
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298 Technical data1 Region ________Y = Northern Europe
2 Country _______S = Sweden
3 Manufacturer ___3 = Saab Automobile AB
4 Product line ____F = 9-3
5 Model series ___B = 9-3 Linear
D = 9-3 Arc
F = 9-3 Aero6 Body version ___4 = 4-door
7 = Conver tible
5 = 5-door
7 Gearbox _______5 = 5-speed manual
6 = 6-speed manual
9 = 5-speed automatic
1 = 6-speed automatic
8Engine variant__Y = 2.0 Turbo
U = V6 engine
9 Check digit _____0-9 or X
10 Model year ____8 = 2008
11 Factory _______1 = Trollhättan
6 = Graz
12 Serial number __000001-999999 Position: 1234567891011 12
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Vehicle identifi-
cation number:Y S 3 F D 4 9 Y X 8 1 016584
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299 Technical data
Customized systemsSeveral of the systems in your Saab can be
customized to better suit your individual
needs. Contact your Saab dealer
Central locking system
Some functions are governed by legal
requirements and cannot therefore be
reprogrammed.
We recommend that you consult a Saab
dealer for further information.
Listed below are a number of examples of
programmable functions.
Audible confirmation of arming/disarming
the car alarm.
Automatic unlocking when car stopped
and remote control removed from the igni-
tion switch.
Trunk lid locked when car driven off or
30 seconds after being shut.Courtesy Headlamp Feature
The length of time the lights are on.
Whether the reversing light or tail lights
should come on as well as the dipped
beam.
Automatic Climate System (ACC)
Convertible: A/C compressor not
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300 Technical dataWarning and indications that can
be shown on the SIDWhich warnings and indications that can be
shown depends on engine variant and car
specification.
Symbol Text
Antilock brake malfunc.
Contact service.
Brake malfunction.
Make a safe stop.
Brake fluid level low.
Make a safe stop.
Release park brake.
Oil pressure low.
Make a safe stop.
Low engine oil level.
Fill oil now.
Reduced engine power.
Contact service.
Limited performance.
Coolant level low.
Refill.
Hot engine. Make a
safe stop. Idle engine.
Airbag malfunction.
Contact service.
Gearbox too hot. Make a
safe stop. Open hood.
Battery not charging.
Make a safe stop.
Headlight levelling
malfunction.
Cornering headlights
malfunction
Tap brakes lightly
before using cruise ctrl.
Traction control failure.
Contact service.
Stability control failure.
Contact service.
Turn on the lights.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Rain sensor malfunc.
Contact service.
Key not accepted.
Contact service.
Remote control battery
low. Replace battery.
Number of keys:
Active key number:
Steering lock malfunc.
Make a safe stop.
Pull out key, turn
steering wheel. Restart.
Theft protection failure.
Contact service.
Alarm tripped during
last arming period.
Rear left seat
backrest unlocked.
Rear right seat
backrest unlocked.
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301 Technical data
Parking assistance
malfunction. Service.
Parking assistance
sensor interference.
Close doors.
Left brake light failure
Left high beam failure.
Left low beam failure.
Rear fog light failure.
Right brake light failure.
Right high beam failure.
Right low beam failure.
High mounted stop
light failure.
Left front turn signal
failure.
Left rear turn signal
failure.
Right front turn signal
failure.
Right rear turn signal
failure.
Right side-mounted
turn signal failure.
Left side-mounted
turn signal failure.
Left front position
light failure.
Right front position
light failure.
Left front fog light
failure.
Right front fog light
failure.
Left reversing light
failure.
Right reversing light
failure.
License plate light
failure.
Left rear taillight
failure.
Right rear taillight
failure.
Right side day-time
running light failure.
Left side day-time
running light failure.
Tire pressure low,
rear left. Check tires.
Tire pressure low,
rear right. Check tires.
Tire pressure low,
front right. Check tires.
Tire pressure low,
front left. Check tires.
Low tire pressure rear
left. Make a safe stop.
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302 Technical data
Low tire pressure rear
right. Make a safe stop.
Low tire pressure front
right. Make a safe stop.
Low tire pressure front
left. Make a safe stop.
Tire pressure system
failure. Contact service.
Time for service.
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303 Index
Index
AABS brakes
____________________ 173
ACC
_________________________ 108
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 120
Air filter
_______________________ 211
Airbag
_________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes, SportSedan
______ 141
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 271
Antilock braking system __________ 173
Anti-spin
______________________ 175
Ashtrays ______________________ 136
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 87
Autodimming
_______________ 125
, 126
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 108
Automatic closing of moonroof
_____ 131
Automatic closing of windows, SportSedan
and SportCombi
_______________ 122
Automatic transmission
___________ 165
Automatic transmission, sport mode
_167
BBattery
_______________________ 216
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 163
Before towing a trailer
____________ 193
Belt height, SportSedan and
SportCombi
____________________ 14Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 295
Brakes
________________________ 172
Braking _______________________ 172
Bulb changing
__________________ 222
Bulb table
_____________________ 236
Buying new tires
________________ 247
CCabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 78
Cabin lighting, SportSedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 133
Calibrating front electric windows with
pinch protection
________________ 78
Calibration of windows, SportSedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 123
Car alarm
______________________ 56
Car transport ___________________ 199
Care of air conditioning
___________ 274
Cargo guard
___________________ 150
Cargo guard, SportWagon
________ 150
Cargo net, SportCombi
___________ 147
Change of address notification
_____ 282
Changing a tire
_________________ 262
Changing bulbs _________________ 222
Changing the battery, remote control
_54
Changing wiper blades
___________ 220
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 53
Checks before towing a trailer
_____ 193
Child safety
_____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 52Child seats
______________________ 24
Cigarette lighter
_________________ 136
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 267
Cleaning upholstery
______________ 266
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 68
Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 64
Clutch interlock
_________________ 164
Comfort opening of moonroof
______ 131
Comfort opening of windows,
SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 121
Compact spare
_________________ 260
Compact spare wheel fitted, driving
with
_________________________ 260
Compass
______________________ 129
Convertible _____________________ 61
Convertible, washing
_____________ 268
Coolant
_______________________ 212
Cornering headlights
______________ 99
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 284
Cruise control
__________________ 171
Cup holder
_____________________ 134
DDate codes, tires
________________ 257
Deactivating rear windows,
SportSedan and SportCombi
_____ 123
Deactivating the passenger door
window button, Convertible
________ 77
Deactivating the rear window
switches
_____________________ 123
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304 IndexDeep water, driving through
_______ 196
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 254
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 256
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101
Direction indicators
______________ 101
Dome light, Convertible
__________ 232
Dome light, SportSedan __________ 232
Donor battery, boost starting
______ 200
Door handles
___________________ 48
Door mirrors
___________________ 124
Drive belt
______________________ 219
Drive belt, length
________________ 293
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
_260
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
EEasy entry, Convertible
____________ 73
EDR (Event Data Recorders)
______ 284
ESP®
________________________ 177
Economical motoring
____________ 185
Electrical system, technical data
____ 292Electrically adjustable seats
________ 20
Electric engine heater
____________ 186
Electric heating, front seats
________ 115
Electric windows
________________ 121
Electric windows, Convertible
_______ 77
Electronic Stability Program
_______ 177
Electronic steering wheel lock ______ 154
Emergency opening of the narrow
backrest, SportSedan
___________ 142
Emergency operation of the moonroof
132
Engine bay, cleaning
_____________ 267
Engine heater
__________________ 186
Engine immobilizer
_______________ 55
Engine management system
______ 206
Engine number
_________________ 299
Engine oil, checking
_____________ 210
Engine oil, grade
________________ 290
Engine oil, volume _______________ 291
Engine temperature gauge
_________ 88
Engine, description
______________ 205
Engine, technical data ____________ 289
Engines
_______________________ 292
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
______ 284
Extra electrical socket
____________ 136
FFacilitating entry to rear seat,
Convertible
____________________ 73
Factors affecting fuel consumption
__ 185
Filler cap
______________________ 160
Filling a portable fuel container
_____ 161Filling up
______________________ 159
Flat spots, tires
_________________ 246
Floor jack
______________________ 263
Folding down the rear seat backrest,
SportCombi
___________________ 143
Folding down the rear seat,
SportSedan ___________________ 138
Front fog lights __________________ 100
Front towing eye ________________ 197
Fuel container
__________________ 161
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 89
Fuel grade _____________________ 291
Fuel information
_________________ 161
Functions, car alarm
______________ 58
Fuse panel in luggage compartment
_240
Fuse table
_____________________ 239
Fuses
_________________________ 237
GGDO, garage door opener
_________ 126
Gearbox number
________________ 299
General safety instructions,
Convertible
____________________ 62
Glove box
_____________________ 136
Glovebox lighting
________________ 233
HHandbrake
_____________________ 179
Hazard warning lights
____________ 102
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