User manual SAAB 9-3 2000

[. . . ] 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2000 Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System Interior equipment, trunk Starting and driving Car care Maintenance and owner assistance Technical data Index 11 29 41 53 89 111 133 167 211 219 233 © Saab Automobile AB 1999 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 2 NOTE NOTE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice. If you have any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions or the like, your Saab dealer will be pleased to help. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB The fitting of accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB can damage other parts of the car. [. . . ] This is vital since the upper anchorages for the safety belts are located in the belt beam. The belts will not restrain a rear seat occupant if the belt beam is not properly latched 4 Lower the entire backrest cushion by pulling this same handle (item 3) forward. IMPORTANT: When you replace the belt beam using the handle (item 3), you must verify that it is properly locked and that the two red "warning tabs" go down (thereby indicating that locking has taken place properly). 5 To increase the volume, the rear head restraints can be removed before the backrest cushion is lowered. WARNING Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During sunny weather the temperature in the cabin/luggage compartment can climb to 160-180°F (70-80°C). Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke. Interior equipment, trunk To provide more flexibility, the rear seat is divided so that you can lower the narrower (right) part separately. 1 Tilt the seat cushion forward by pulling the loop located between the backrest and the seat cushion. 3 Release the right backrest cushion by means of the latch on the belt beam's right side just behind the head restraint. IMPORTANT: When you replace the right backrest cushion, make certain that it is properly locked. 127 Warning tabs IB852 IB1308 128 Interior equipment, trunk IB853 Removing the parcel shelf 1 Open the trunk lid. 3 Lift the rear parcel shelf and pull it away from the guide pins in the front edge of the shelf support. Load opening (trunk pass through) A load opening is provided in the backrest so that you can carry long narrow objects. Switch off the engine and set the parking brake before loading or unloading long objects. Otherwise, there is risk that you will inadvertently bump the gear/selector lever and the car could start moving. 2 Open the cover by lifting the locking handle. IB090 Interior equipment, trunk WARNING Load opening: Always secure a load properly. You can, for example, use the hip strap in the center rear safety belt. This will reduce the risk of having the load thrown about during a collision and causing personal injury. This will reduce risk of having them thrown about during heavy braking or during a collision and causing personal injury. When the backrest is lowered, narrow objects can also be thrown around and cause injury. To retain the car's safe normal handling characteristics, you must be careful not to exceed its maximum load capacity, (see page 220). 129 WARNING · Never place any objects on top of the rear parcel shelf. In the event of a collision, unsecured cargo may present a safety hazard and cause personal injuries to vehicle occupants. · Do not obstruct outward vision or the ability to exit the vehicle when loading the vehicle. · When the rear seat backrest is placed upright after having been folded forward, ensure that all rear safety belts are accessible and properly routed. · Make sure that tire pressures are properly adjusted in accordance with altered vehicle weight (refer to tire pressures in the Specifications section of this manual). Tie downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk. [. . . ] The offset of the rims must not exceed 42 mm. Front-wheel angles: Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim ____ Viggen __________________________ 1. 5±0. 5 mm 1. 3±0. 3 mm Technical data Plates and labels In contacts with your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car's chassis, engine and gearbox numbers. On certain model variants, the plate is located on the right-hand door pillar. 10 Spark ignition system information (Canada only) 229 4728473 US CANADA IB1368 230 Technical data position: VIN: IB541 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ||||||||||| | Y S 3 D F 5 8 K 7 Y 2 005543 |||||| 1 2 3 4 5 6 = identification codes for certain chassis details 1 - Region ____________ Y = Northern Europe S = Sweden 3 = Saab Automobile AB D = 9-3 D = 9-3 S with driver's and passenger's airbag F = 9-3 SE with driver's and passenger's airbag P = 9-3 Viggen with driver's and passenger's airbag 6 - Body version ___ 2 - Country _______ 3 - Manufacturer ___ 4 - Product line ____ 5 - Model series ___ 3 = Coupé (3-door) 5 = 5-door 7 = Convertible 5 = Manual 5-speed 8 = Automatic 4-speed G = 2. 3 Turbo Viggen H = 2. 0 Turbo (185 bhp) K = 2. 0 Turbo (205 bhp) 0-9 or X Y = 2000 2 = Trollhättan 7 = Nystad 000001-999999 7 - Gearbox _______ 8 - Engine variant __ 9 - Check digit ____ 10 - Model year _____ 11 - Factory ________ 12 - Serial number __ Technical data Several of the systems in your Saab car may be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Car alarm/central locking system: · The level of the siren when locking/ unlocking, HIGH or LOW. [. . . ]