light SAAB 9-3 2000 Repair Manual

165 Starting and driving
Driving considerations
with compact spare
wheel/tire fitted The following should be observed when the
compact spare wheel (T115/70 R16) is
installed:
The compact spare is light and easy to
handle when changing the wheel. Do not
drive farther than necessary with the com-
pact spare fitted – the maximum life of the
wheel is only just over 2000 miles
(3,500 km). Have the standard wheel
repaired and reinstalled as soon as possi-
ble.
The car’s ground clearance is reduced with
the compact spare fitted. Note that only one
compact spare wheel may be used at any
time. Take care not to hit the curb and do not
fit snow chains. Leave the wheel cover off,
so that the warning text is readily visible.
For long tripsBefore starting off on a long journey, it is
advisable to have your car inspected over
by your Saab dealer.
Obtain a few important items to take along
on your journey such as spare bulbs, wiper
blades, fuses, a Poly-Vee-belt and the like.
You can check some points yourself before-
hand:
 Make sure that the engine is in good con-
dition.
 Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the
engine or gearbox/transmission.
 Inspect the Poly-Vee-belt and replace it if
it shows any signs of wear.
 Check the battery charge.
 Check the tires for tread pattern and air
pressure, including the compact spare
wheel.
 Take an extra car key/remote control and
keep it separate, see also page 30.
 Check the brakes.
 Check all bulbs.
 Check for the presence of the tool kit and
the jack in the car.
WARNING
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) as the
tire can overheat and adversely affect the
handling of the car.
The tire should be inflated to 60 psi
(420 kPa).
NOTETo avoid damaging a punctured alloy
wheel this can be placed outside up in the
spare-wheel well but only while driving to
the closest workshop.
A general rule is that all heavy loads must
be well secured in the luggage compart-
ment, see page 129.
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171 Car care
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery)All hydrocarbons formed when refuelling
will be recovered by the car and not
released into the atmosphere. The hydro-
carbons are absorbed in an evaporative
emission canister. When the engine is sub-
sequently started, the evaporative emission
canister is gradually purged as air is sucked
into it through a shut-off valve. The hydro-
carbon/air mixture passes through the evap
canister purge valve and into the engine
where it is burned. "Refueling", see page
138.
NOTEThe Trionic engine management system
continuously monitors the operation of
these systems and has on-board diag-
nostic capabilities (OBD II). If the CHECK
ENGINE light in the main instrument illu-
minates, the Trionic ECM has detected a
problem. The car will continue to operate,
but performance may be diminished. You
should have your car checked by a Saab
dealer as soon as possible.
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180 Car careHeadlight wipers 1 Lift the wiper arm off the headlight.
2 Detach the wiper blade by pulling it
laterally from the wiper arm.
3 Fit the new blade by sliding it into the
retainer on the wiper arm and pressing it
firmly home.
WasherThe reservoir holds 5 quarts (4.7 litres).
When the SID message "WASHER FLUID
LEVEL LOW" appears there is about
1.5 quarter (1.4 litres) left.
Fill with quality washer fluid, available from
your Saab dealer and follow the instructions
on the package to reduce the risk of freez-
ing.
If the reservoir is run dry and the car has a
rear-window wiper, then after refilling you
cannot wash the rear window until you have
first washed the windscreen.
Washer jetsThe washer jets, which are adjustable, can
be cleaned with a pin if necessary.
The jet for rear-window washing is located
in the right-hand part of the high-mounted
brake light.
IB902
IB899
Washer-fluid reservoir
IB900
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Changing bulbs Headlight 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the light units.
2 Unplug the connector.
3 Unhook the spring clip by pushing it forward and then to the side.
4 Remove the bulb.
5 Insert the new bulb, without touching the glass with your fingers.
Line it up so that the three lugs fit into the corresponding slots in
the reflector and secure it with the spring clip.IMPORTANT! When changing bulbs, use the same type of bulb,
(e.g. Long-life).
Headlight aiming, see page 208.
Parking lights The parking-light bulb is fitted in the same light unit as the headlight
bulb.
1 Remove the bulb holder from the lamp unit.
2 Then take the bulb out of the holder.
WARNING
Before changing a bulb in the engine bay, switch off the engine
to avoid the danger of fingers and hands being injured by
moving parts.
The radiator fan can cut in even when the engine is switched off. NOTESwitch off the ignition before changing a bulb, to avoid possible
short-circuiting. NOTEDo not fit bulbs with a rating above 60/55W, since the headlight
reflector and the wiring of the car are not designed for a higher
wattage.
Do not touch the glass of the bulbs with your fingers. The oil on
your skin can shorten the life of the bulb.
IB903
1 Headlight bulb
2 Parking-light bulb
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182 Car careFront turn signal bulb To change the bulb, the complete lamp unit has to be removed.
1 Loosen the screw (1). There is no need to remove it completely.
2 Carefully remove the complete lamp unit.
3 Grasp the two plastic tabs and turn the bulb holder counterclock-
wise.
4 Pull the bulb holder out of the lamp unit and change the bulb.
5 Check that the new bulb is firmly in place and has good contact.
6 When mounting the lamp unit, see that the two guide lugs on the
rear edge of the unit come inside the edge of the body panel.
7 Insert the lamp unit in towards the headlight and see that the
front bracket comes under the screw. Tighten the screw (1).
Side-mounted turn signal1 Slide the lens forward so that its rear part can be pulled out.
2 Change the bulb.
3 When refitting, make sure that the groove in the spring engages
the edge of the body panel and that the rubber gasket is correctly
positioned.
IB904
1 Retaining screw
2 Turn signal bulb
IB906
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Front fog light / cornering lights1 Slightly turn the bulb holder counter-
clockwise.
2 Unplug the connector.
3 Remove the bulb.
Stop lights, taillights and direction
indicators 1 Open the door in the trunk upholstery.
2 Press aside the plastic tab that secures
the bulb holder.
3 Carefully pull the entire bulb holder out
of the lamp unit. Replace the dead bulb.
4 When the bulb holder is being refitted,
check that its plastic catches snap into
place.
WARNING
Never crawl under a car that is
supported only by a jack use axle stands;
for further information about jacking up
the car, see page 197.
IB1127
1
2
IB955
Rear light clusters 1 Direction indicators
2 Tail lights/stop lights
3 Reversing lights
4 Rear fog light
5 High-mounted stop light
IB907
Front fog lights and cornering lights1 Front fog light
2 Cornering light
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184 Car careReversing lights and rear fog light 1 Open the hatch on the inside of the
trunk.
2 Press down the plastic tab that secures
the bulb holder.
3 Carefully pull the entire bulb holder out
of the lamp unit. Replace the dead bulb.
4 When refitting the bulb holder, fit it in first
at the lower edge. Then push the bulb
holder in so that the plastic tab snaps
into place.
Dome light, front 1 Insert a screwdriver on one side and pry
gently upwards. Remove the cover lens.
2 Change the bulb.
Dome light, rear 1 Remove the entire overhead panel:
ease out the trailing end of the dome
light first, and then both front edges.
2 Change the bulb.
IB908
IB909
IB968
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Reading lamps, 9-3 Convertible Detach the whole lamp unit by inserting a
screwdriver into the notch and carefully
prying the lamp unit out. Pull the bulb holder
out of its bracket and change the bulb.
Replace the bulb holder in its bracket and
refit the entire lamp unit. Other lightingIf any other bulbs need changing, you are
advised to take the car to an authorized
Saab dealer.
IB914
Reading lamps, rear seat (Convertible)
IB913
License plate lighting (the glass is held in
place by two screws)
IB912
Trunk light (detach the whole lamp unit
with a screwdriver applied at one edge)
IB910
Glove-compartment lighting (detach the
whole lamp unit with a short screwdriver
applied at the lower edge)
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186 Car care
Bulb tableNo. Wattage Cap
1 60/55 P 43t-38 Headlight
2 55 P 14.5s Front fog light
3 1,2 W 2 x 4.6d Ashtray; cigarette lighter; warning
light for safety belts
4 21 BA 15s Rear fog light; reversing light
5 21/5 BAY 15d Stop/taillight
6 PY 21 yel BAU 15s Direction indicator, front/rear
7 5 BA9 Reading lamps, rear (Coupé and
5-door)
8 10 SV 8.5 Dome light; trunk; glove compart-
ment
95 W 2.1 x
9.5d Side indicators; license plate light-
ing; parking lights; reading lamps,
front; reading lamps, rear (Convert-
ible) NOTEDo not change any bulbs with ones of another wattage: only use
what is stated.
IB1330
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188 Car careMAXI fusesThe MAXI fuses are housed in the fuse box
under the hood. These fuses can be
checked in the same way as the other fuses.
The MAXI fuses are designed to protect the
car’s electrical system from being dam-
aged. Each MAXI fuse protects a number of
electrical circuits and functions and there-
fore has a higher rating (amperage) than the
standard fuses. No spare MAXI fuses are
supplied with the car.
DICE / TWICEDICE = Dashboard Integrated Central Elec-
tronics
TWICE = Theft-Warning Central Electronics
DICE and TWICE are electronic control
modules.
DICE controls, among other things:
 Front lights and interior lighting.
 Instrument illumination.
 Intermittent wiper operation.
 Electric heating of rear window and door
mirrors.
TWICE controls, among other things:
 Central locking.
 Car alarm (Anti-theft system).
 Engine immobilizer.
 Auto checking of lights.
 Electric heating of rear seat.
 Safety belt reminder.
 Electrically adjustable passenger seat.The DICE and TWICE control modules are
linked to a data bus, which is basically an
information carrier that allows information to
be exchanged between all the control mod-
ules and components connected to the bus.
If a fault occurs in any of these components,
diagnostic faults codes are set in the rele-
vant control module, which enhances fault
diagnosis at the Saab dealer.
The scan tool connector for fault diagnosis
is located under the instrument panel on the
drivers side.
NOTEIf a MAXI fuse blows, it means that there
is a major fault in the electrical system.
Have the car checked without delay by an
authorized Saab dealer.
IB920
MAXI fuse for soft-top system
(Convertible)
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