fuse box SAAB 9-3 2001 Owners Manual
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6Engine bayWarning labels  ___________  7
V.I.N. number  __________  253
Engine number  _________  253
Gearbox number  ________  253
Color coding  ___________  253Ignition system  _________  250
Drive belt  ______________  203
Alternator _____________  203
Spark plugs  ____________  250
Catalytic converter  ______  156
Simple fault tracing 
(A/C, ACC)  ____________  232Turbo-compressor ________  67
Pressure gauge __________  67
Important considerations 
for driving  _____________  154
Technical data: engine  ___  247Manual transmission  __________  197
Automatic transmission  ________  197
Transmission oil  ______________  197
Gearbox: technical data ________  250
Battery _____________________  201
Battery charge  _______________  201
Jump starting  ________________  187IB1624
Engine: description  ____________ 194
Engine oil, level control 
and topping up  _______________ 196
Engine oil: changing  ___________ 196
Oil grade_____________________ 247
Washer fluid  ___________  205
Topping up with fluid  _____  205
Washer jets  ___________  205
Wiper/washer control stalk  _  78
Steering servo  _______________  201
Fluid checking 
and topping up  ______________  201
Coolant, checking 
and topping up  ________  198
Coolant, changing  ______  199
Temperature gauge  ______  67
Driving in hot weather ____  179
Driving in cold weather ___  177Fuse panels  ___________  212
Changing a fuse  ________  212
Table of fuses  __________  214
Relays _______________  216
Brake system  ________________  251
Brake fluid  __________________  200
Brake pads __________________  200
ABS brakes  _________________  170
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190 Starting and drivingDriving 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.Points to bear in mind when driving with a 
compact spare wheel:
 The car’s ground clearance is reduced 
with the compact spare fitted.
 Only one compact spare wheel may be 
used at any time.
 Take care not to hit the curb.
 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 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.
 Check the coolant and power steering 
fluid levels. Check also for leaks.
 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 36.
 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 dealer.
A general rule is that all heavy loads must 
be well secured in the luggage compart-
ment, see page  148.
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193 Car care
1 Engine-oil dipstick 
2 Brake-fluid reservoir 
3 Power-steering fluid reservoir 
4 Fuse box 
5 Coolant reservoir 
6 MAXI fuses 
7 Washer-fluid reservoir 
8Battery 
9Drive belt 
10 Air filter 
Engine bay
IB1625
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213 Car care
MAXI 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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258 IndexEEconomical motoring
 ____________ 176
Electrical system, technical data
 ____ 250
Electrical window
 _______________ 136
Electrically adjustable seats
 _______ 133
Electrically heated front seats ______ 135
Electrically heated rear seat
 _______ 135
Electrically heated rear window _____ 83
Electronic starting interlock
 _________ 37
Emergency opening, fuel filler door
 _ 150
Emergency operation of the soft top, 
Convertible
 ____________________ 52
Emergency operation of the sunroof
 _ 138
Emission control systems
 _________ 194
Engine bay
 ____________________ 193
Engine bay, cleaning
 _____________ 226
Engine break-in period _______ 161
, 176
Engine number
 _________________ 253
Engine oil, changing
 _____________ 196
Engine oil, checking _____________ 196
Engine oil, grade
 ________________ 247
Engine oil, volume _______________ 247
Engine variants
 _________________ 249
Engine, description ______________ 194
Engine, technical data ____________ 247
FFault codes, Audio System
 ________ 115
Flat spot
 ______________________ 224Folding the soft top, Convertible
 _____ 49
For long trips
 ___________________ 190
Front fog lights __________________ 77
Fuel filler door, emergency opening
 _150
Fuel gauge
 _____________________ 68
Fuel grade _____________________ 249
Fueling
 _______________________ 157
Fuel-tank capacity
 _______________ 249
Fuse table
 _____________________ 214
Fuses
 ________________________ 212
GGearbox number
 ________________ 253
Gearbox oil, checking
 ____________ 197
Gearbox oil, grade
 _______________ 250
General particulars ______________ 244
General safety instructions, Convertible
 48
Glove compartment
 ______________ 141
HHandbrake
 _____________________ 174
Hazard warning lights
 _____________ 76
Head restraint
 ___________________ 18
Headlight flasher _________________ 75
Hood
 _________________________ 192
Horn signal
 ____________________ 137
IIf the car does not start
 ___________ 153
Ignition switch
 __________________ 152
Immobilizer
 _____________________ 37
Important considerations concerning 
cars with catalytic converters
 _____ 156
Important considerations for driving
 _ 154
Indicator lights
 ___________________ 60
Instrument lighting
 ________________ 78
Integrated booster seat
 ____________ 26
Interior equipment
 _______________ 129
Interior lighting
 __________________ 139
Interior lighting, Convertible
 _________ 58
Interior rearview mirror
 ___________ 143
JJump starting
 ___________________ 187
KKey
 ___________________________ 36
Key, removing
 __________________ 152
LLATCH (child safety)
 ______________ 21
Labels and plates
 _______________ 253
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