2009 SAAB 9-3 service reset

82 Instruments and controls
Warning and indicator
lightsThe warnings and indications that can be
shown depend on the engine variant and
equipment level.
This warning light illuminates when a fault
arises in the antilock brake system.
The following message is shown on the
Saab Information Display (SID):
The brake system will continue to function
but without ABS modulation. See also
page 170.
Antilock braking warningAntilock brake malfunc.
Contact service.
Main instrument panel1 Tachometer
2 Speedometer
3 Turbo gauge
4 Fuel gauge5 Engine temperature gauge
6 Information display
7 Trip meter reset button
Main instrument panel
U.S. shown, Canada similar
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Explanation of the various selections under
Settings.
Park Assistance, page 180.
ONOFF
Alarm Clock, page 94.
ONOFF
Language.
ENGLISH UKENGLISH USFRANCAISDEUTSCHITALIANOESPANOLSVENSKA
Speed Scale Illum.
0–160 mph0–90 mph
Speed Scale Sel.
BOTH SCALESONLY MPH SCALE
Unit
METRICUSIMPERIAL
Climate System, page 115.Next Service: xx%.
INTERMEDIATEMAIN
Time for Service.
INTERMEDIATEMAINMAIN & INTERMEDReset Service Ind?
YES NO
TCS, page 173.
ONOFF
ESP, page 175.
ONOFF
Rain Sensor
The sensitivity has three levels.
Park Assistance
The Park Assistance can be shut off by
choosing OFF.
Alarm Clock
Setting of alarm clock is possible.
Language
Select the desired language. The num-
ber of languages can vary between
markets.
Speed Scale Illum.
Select the proportion of the speedo-
meter to be illuminated in NIGHT-
PANEL mode.
Speed Scale Sel.
Select if both scales or just mph-scale
shall be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL
mode.
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Resetting the service indication
Reset the service indication in accordance
with the following:
1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the engine must be switched off.
2Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
3 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
4Select Time for Service.
5 Press the SET button.
6 To the question Reset Service Ind?
select YES (Press CLR button to undo).ClockAdjustments can be made in the Infotain-
ment system.
See separate Manual. Unit
Select the desired group of units.
Next Service: xx%
The SID includes two mutually inde-
pendent counters, one for the main
service and one for the intermediate
service. When a service is carried out,
e.g. intermediate service, the counter is
reset for the intermediate service. The
counter for the other service type, main
service, continues unaffected. This
means that once a service has been
carried out, the counter may show e.g.
47% even though a service has just
been carried out. The percentage
refers, then, to the other service type.
MAIN
Main services are carried out at specific
meter settings. This interval varies
depending on market and engine var-
iant. Contact a workshop for more infor-
mation. We recommend that you con-
tact an authorised Saab workshop.INTERMEDIATE
The intermediate service, on the other
hand, is carried out depending on the
number of cold starts and the climate
conditions in which the car is driven, for
example. This is why the interval for
this type of service varies.
MAIN & INTERMED
A combined service is carried out when
the counters of both service types are
close to one another.
Time for Service.
A service indication must only be reset
after the service has been performed.
TCS/ESP
Select whether the system shall be on
or off. The car has either TCS or ESP.
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Car care
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and a half (1.5) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The rela-
tive performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre-
sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled condi-
tions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance. Warn-
ing: The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics. Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C, representing
the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to dis-
sipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temper-
ature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
BalanceThe wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give
you the longest tire life and best overall per-
formance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel bal-
ancing are not needed. However, if you
notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pull-
ing one way or the other, the alignment may
need to be reset. If yo u notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road,
your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
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274 Car carecompressor uses a lubricant that circu-
lates with the coolant.
Note
The A/C system cannot be switched on
when the outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C). Turn on the A/ C system when the car
is standing in a warm place. Simplest is to
always have the A/C button pressed in. The
A/C system will then cu t in automatically
when the outside temperature is high
enough.
Headlight aimingThe vehicle has a visual optical headlight
aiming system equippe d with vertical
aiming device. The aim has been preset at
the factory and should normally not need
further adjustments.
If your headlights are damaged in a crash,
the headlight aim may be affected. If you
believe your headlights need to be
re-aimed, we recommend that you take it to
your Saab dealer for service. However, it is
possible for you to re-aim your headlights as
described in the following procedure. To check the aim, the vehicle should be
properly prepared as follows:
 The vehicle shall be placed so that the
headlights are 25 ft (7.6 m) from a light
colored wall or other flat surface. The
aiming area should be darkened, this will
improve your ability to see the beam of the
low beam headlight being aimed.
An optical headlamp aimer can also be
used and will than replace the wall.
 The vehicle must have all four wheels on a perfectly level surface which is level all
the way to the wall or other flat surface.
 The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat
surface.
 The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel tank full, and one person or 160 lbs.
(75 kg) on the drivers seat.
 The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlight
aiming is being done.
 The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to it.
 Tires should be inflated to the prescribed pressure.
 Close all doors.
 Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen- sion.
Headlight aiming is done with the vehicle
low beam lamps. The high beam lamps will
WARNING
Before checking/adjusting the headlight
aiming, switch off the engine to avoid
danger of fingers and hands being injured
by moving parts.
The radiator fan can start up even when
the engine is switched off.NOTICETo make sure that your headlights are
aimed properly read all instructions
before beginning. Failure to follow these
instructions could cause damage to
headlight parts or a not correctly aimed
headlight.
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