Engine SAAB 9-3 2002 Owner's Manual
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72 Instruments and controlsCalculating the requisite average speed: 
1 Press   to select DIST.
2 Hold the SET button for two seconds.
3  Set the distance to be covered using   
or .
4  Press SET to store settings.
5  Press   to select ARRIV.
6  Hold the SET button for two seconds.
7  Set the desired arrival time using   or 
. 
8  Press SET to display the average speed 
you need to maintain to arrive at the 
desired time. 
At the beginning of a journey, the SPD Ø 
and ARRIV functions will display current 
values. If values are set during the journey, 
the new values will be displayed after a 
delay of about 10 seconds.Resetting values 
To reset the values, press CLR for at least 
four seconds. 
The following functions will be reset 
simultaneously: 
 Estimated range on remaining fuel 
(function based on a fuel consumption of 
28 mpg) 
 Average fuel consumption 
 Average speed 
 Arrival time (function based on current 
speed) 
Programmed values for DIST, ALARM and 
SPD Ø will not be reset (see the respective 
function). 
CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will 
appear on the display for about four sec-
onds, while the SID checks are being per-
formed. 
When a CHECK message is generated 
while the car is being driven, a chime will 
sound, INFO DISPL will illuminate on the 
main instrument panel, and the message 
will appear on the SID. The number of mes-
sages that can be displayed by the SID 
varies with the specification of the car. 
If more than one CHECK message has 
been generated, the 
+ symbol will appear to 
the left of the text on the display. The mes-
sages appear in order of priority. 
If a new fault occurs while another message 
is being displayed, the message relating to 
the new one will appear for 10 seconds, 
after which the display will return to the ear-
lier one. 
Press CLR once to acknowledge a mes-
sage, whereupon it will be cleared from the 
display. It will not be displayed again before 
the ignition has been switched off and then 
on again. 
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73 Instruments and controls
The following CHECK messages may be 
displayed: 1) This message will be displayed approximately 
600 miles (1,000 km) before the next sched-
uled service is due, or when 365 days have 
elapsed since the last service. The message 
should be cleared at the time of that service 
(see the Saab Warranties & Service Record 
Booklet). 
This message can also be deleted by first 
briefly pressing the CLR button, then depress-
ing it a second time for at least eight seconds 
until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a 
chime sounds. The message can only be 
deleted when it is shown on the SID. 
Night panelTo improve night-driving conditions inside 
the car, the Night Panel mode can be 
selected. In this mode, the amount of infor-
mation displayed is reduced, and only the 
most important instruments and displays 
will be illuminated. 
When the Night Panel button is pressed, 
only the speedometer will be illuminated (up 
to the 87-mph or 140-km/h graduation), all 
the other instruments illumination will be 
extinguished and their needles moved to 
zero. Both the SID and the ACC displays will 
be extinguished and the backlighting for 
switches and other controls will be dimmed. 
Note: All indicator and warning lights, 
together with the display of CHECK mes-
sages, will operate as normal. The following conditions will wake up the 
respective displays in the Night-Panel 
mode: 
 Setting of the Audio System, SID or ACC 
(display comes on for ten seconds). 
 CHECK message generated in the SID. 
 High engine revs cause the rev counter to 
be illuminated until the engine speed has 
fallen again. 
 If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 
4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be 
illuminated. 
 If the engine temperature rises above nor-
mal, the temperature gauge will be illumi-
nated. 
 If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph 
(135 km/h), the entire speedometer will 
be illuminated. 
 In cars with automatic transmission, if the 
selector lever is moved from D to position 
3, 2 or 1, the selector indication on the 
main instrument panel will be illuminated. 
To restore the displays and lighting to the 
normal mode, press the Night-Panel button.  Display shows:  See
page
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE   202
FRONT LIGHT FAILURE   200
REAR LIGHT FAILURE   202
FOG LIGHT FAILURE   203
WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW  199
TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP  151
FILL COOLANT FLUID   192
KEY NOT ACCEPTED   45
REPLACE KEY BATTERY   45
SERVICE THEFT ALARM   45
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING  159
TIME FOR SERVICE 
1)
 230
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75 Instruments and controls
SwitchesThe parking lights and daytime running 
lights come on automatically when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
Note to owners in the U.S.: If you do not 
want Daytime Running Lights, this feature 
can be disconnected: switch off the engine 
and remove fuse No. 15 (see page 208).
Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Run-
ning Lights must not be disconnected as 
they are a Canadian Federal legal require-
ment.
The parking lights can be switched on 
regardless of the position of the ignition 
switch. Do not use parking lights when driv-
ing. 
Note:
The lighting switch must be in parking or 
headlight position to operate the rear fog 
light (see page 77).The headlights come on when the ignition 
switch is in the OFF, ON or START posi-
tions. Note that they go off again when the 
ignition switch is turned to LOCK. 
High/low beam To switch from high to low beam, move the 
control stalk towards the steering wheel to 
position 2. When the high beam is on, it is 
shown by an indicator light in the main 
instrument panel.Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, move the control 
stalk towards the steering wheel to 
position 1. The high beam will remain on 
until you release the switch. 
Daytime running lights
Parking lights
Headlights
IB745
Light switches
1 Headlight flasher 
2 High/low beam 
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77 Instruments and controls
 Back-UpThe back-up lights come on automatically 
when reverse gear is engaged or selected 
with the ignition switched on. 
Rear fog lightYour Saab is equipped with one rear fog 
light and this is located on the driver´s side 
in the rear taillight housing.
Press the button to switch on the rear fog 
light, which will only come on if the head-
lights or front fog lights are on.
The rear fog light will go off automatically 
when the engine is switched off. When the 
fog light is next needed, it will have to be 
switched on manually again. 
Make sure you are familiar with the appli-
cable provincial/state law regarding the 
use of rear fog light. 
Front fog lightsPress the button to switch on the fog lights 
fitted in the front spoiler. These should be 
used in poor visibility. They will only operate 
on low beam and switch off automatically on 
high beam.
Make sure you are familiar with the appli-
cable provincial/state law regarding the 
use of fog lights.
WARNING
Switch on the hazard flashers if the car 
has to be left at the roadside on account 
of a crash, engine trouble or a flat tire.
If you carry a warning triangle or flares, 
they should be set up along side of the 
road 300 ft. (100 m) behind your vehicle. 
If the car is not clearly visible (e.g. over 
the brow of a hill or bridge), place the tri-
angle/flare even further back. 
WARNING
In poor visibility, avoid following the tail 
lights of the vehicle in front. If the vehicle 
stops suddenly, you may be unable to 
avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to 
yourself and others. 
IB750
IB751
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83 Instruments and controls
The button is located on the climate-control 
panel. An LED in the button is lit as long as 
heating is on. 
Switch off the heating as soon as the rear 
window is clear. It will go off automatically 
after about 10 minutes.
If the battery voltage is lower than 12 V the 
heating will be switched off earlier so that 
the battery can get the benefit of the alterna-
tor charge. 
Avoid placing sharp objects on the rear 
parcel shelf; the heater elements may suffer 
damage if such objects touch the rear win-
dow. Do not switch the heating on until you 
have started the engine. 
Recommended settings in 
severe cold On starting with a cold engine, set the fan 
switch to position 2 and select defrost to 
heat the cabin and defrost the windshield as 
quickly as possible. 
When the engine is warm enough for the 
reading of the temperature gauge to start 
rising, fan setting 3 may be chosen. Once 
the windshield is clear, the air-distribution 
control should be shifted two steps to the 
left. 
The warm-up time of the engine depends on 
the kind of driving. Town driving in high gear 
with a low RPM requires a longer warm-up 
time than highway driving with a higher 
RPM. 
Do not use position 4 on the fan switch, as 
this is mainly intended to provide rapid cool-
ing in hot weather. 
Fault diagnosis and care of A/C sys-
tem, see page  226. Electrically heated rear 
window/external mirrors
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89 Instruments and controls
Starting in cold weather: The automatic 
climate control system selects the defroster 
position, max. heating and low fan speed to 
begin with. 
As the engine temperature rises, the fan 
speed is increased and air is routed towards 
the floor.
As the temperature inside the car nears the 
selected value, both the fan speed and the 
heat will be decreased to a level determined 
by the system. 
Starting in hot weather: The automatic cli-
mate control system selects air to the panel 
vents and high fan speed. Recirculation is 
switched on about 30 seconds after starting 
if the selected cabin temperature is mark-
edly lower than the actual temperature. 
Unless the ECON button has been 
depressed, the A/C compressor is always 
switched on at outside temperatures above 
32°F (0°C) in order to cool and dehumidify 
the incoming air, unless the ECON button 
has been depressed. 
As the temperature inside the car nears the 
selected value, the fan speed will be 
decreased to a value determined by the 
system. 
Action to be taken in special types of 
weather Normally, misting and icing problems on the 
windows do not occur other than in extreme 
situations, e.g. when you are driving in 
heavy rain or severe cold in combination 
with high air humidity or when those travel-
ling in the car are sweaty and wet. If you 
have trouble with misting or icing in such 
cases we suggest the following counter-
measures: 
1 Select   and temperature 70°F 
(21°C). 
2 Select  . If this is not enough ... 
3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not 
enough ... 
4 Select a higher temperature. 
Air to the rear side windows is supplied by 
the floor ducts. To demist these windows 
you should therefore select a defroster/floor 
combination by pressing both buttons at the 
same time. 
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90 Instruments and controlsCalibrationIf the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will 
recalibrate automatically.
Manual calibration:
1 Start the engine. 
2 Press   +   at the same time. The ACC display flashes 
once to indicate that calibration and self-testing have started. 
During calibration the display indicates the figure 0 or the fault codes 
(01-23) that have been found. 
Calibration and self-testing takes about 30 seconds. 
Programming IThe manual selections you have made can be saved so that the 
ACC system always starts up on these selections every time the 
ignition is switched on. But notice that the ignition must have been 
off for at least 10 minutes before you try out the saved setting. 
1 Select the desired settings. 
2 Press   +   at the same time. 
(The ACC background lighting flashes to confirm that the informa-
tion has been stored.) 
Example: 
If you want the ACC system to distribute the air to the dash vents 
from the start, proceed as follows: 
1 Start the engine. 
2 Press the button  .
3 Press   and   at the same time.
4 Shut off the key.
5 The system will memorize this new program 10 minutes after the 
key is shut off.Cancelling program I A saved setting is deleted only by pressing    +  at the 
same time.
(The ACC display flashes to confirm that deletion has been 
effected.) 
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91 Instruments and controls
Programming II It is also possible to customize the ACC system to adapt to driving 
and weather conditions. Programming and cancellation of programming is carried out by 
holding the appropriate button down until the corresponding symbol 
has flashed 4 times, an audible signal has sounded and the follow-
ing text for the desired function has appeared in the SID. 
Make sure the ignition is ON. 
Example: 
If you want to control the switching on and off of the heating for the 
rear window and the door mirrors manually, hold the   button 
depressed until the symbol has flashed 4 times, an audible signal 
has sounded and the following text has appeared in the SID.
 
SID shows: 
ACC: MANUAL
RDEFR CTRL
Once a function has been recorded under ”Programming II”, it will 
remain in the system until you cancel the program. 
AUTO will still show on the display after a function has been saved 
in ”Programming II”. 
Additional programming features, see page  245. Function  Operation in AUTO mode 
after Programming II Standard operation in 
AUTO mode 
The A/C compressor is not 
switched on until the out-
side temperature goes 
above +55°F (+13°C).
– This function can be used 
to save fuel, since the A/C 
compressor will not be in 
action for so long a time.
In wet weather, however, 
the A/C compressor should 
be on at below 57
°F (14°C) 
as well, since this reduces 
the risk of misting on the 
windows. 
A/C compressor cuts in 
when outside tempera-
ture is above 32°F 
(0°C). 
Rear-window heating can 
only be switched on manu-
ally. The heating will come on 
about five seconds after 
the engine has started if 
the outside temperature 
is below +41°F (+5°C).–The activation time 
depends on the outside 
temperature.
Function  Text displayed on SID 
during programming Text displayed on SID 
when cancelling 
program 
ACC: LO TEMP
A/C CTRL ACC: NORMAL
A/C CTRL 
ACC: MANUAL
RDEFR CTRL ACC: AUTO
RDEFR CTRL 
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115 OnStar - Telematics
Roadside assistance**There’s nothing worse than being stranded 
on the road with car trouble. No matter what 
the problem is (flat tire, out of gas, or engine 
trouble), just call OnStar. They will contact 
the help you need to get you quickly back on 
the road.Stolen vehicle trackingOnStar doesn’t just protect you, it protects 
your Saab, too. If your vehicle is ever stolen, 
just contact OnStar by calling 
1-888-4-ONSTAR. They will put you in 
touch with the authorities and aid them in 
locating your Saab. Ask your insurance car-
rier about possible premium discounts.Accident Assist™Accident Assist™ provides step-by-step 
guidance about what to do in case of a 
crash. Working with leading insurance com-
panies On Star has developed a ”best prac-
tices” list to assist you through most acci-
dent situations. OnStar Accident Assist™ 
can make the process of completing a 
police report and/or insurance claim less 
stressful. 
OnStar Med-Net***OnStar MED-NET securely stores your per-
sonal medical information (e.g., physician’s 
name, emergency contacts, medications, 
chronic conditions) and, in an emergency, 
can quickly send it to a medical facility. This 
important information can help assist with 
diagnosis and treatment. ******There will be no charge for Roadside Assistance as 
long as your vehicle is under warranty.
***Requires activation and additional fee.
****Availability in Canada was undetermined at time of 
pulbication. Please contact your local dealer in Canada.Hands-free communicationTalking to an OnStar advisor is easy and 
hands-free. Simply press the OnStar but-
ton, and a small microphone picks up your 
voice while the OnStar advisor talks to you 
through your stereo speakers. Note: Audio 
system must be switched on. You can even 
adjust the volume to your liking with the 
steering wheel controls or the radio volume 
knob. Your hands remain on the steering 
wheel, while your eyes remain on the road.Being safe on the road is important, but 
there’s more to life than security. There’s liv-
ing. That’s why we have created the OnStar 
Premium Services Plan. It gives you not 
only the important protections of the Safety 
and Security Plan, but also a whole range of 
services which truly change driving from a 
chore to a luxury. All new Saab models 
come with one full year of the OnStar Pre-
mium Services Plan.* * New retail deliveries only.
The OnStar Premium 
Services Plan *Route supportWith OnStar Route Support, an advisor can 
help you find your way, no matter how far off 
course you are. You can get exact street 
directions, or guidance to nearby gas sta-
tions, restaurants, hotels or ATMs.Ride AssistIf you need a lift, anytime of the day or night, 
just call OnStar. They’ll contact transporta-
tion and send it right to you.Information and Convenience ser-
vicesOnStar advisors have access to over five 
million service listings including hotels, res-
taurants, gas stations, dealerships, hospi-
tals, ATMs and airports — more than 250 
service categories in all. OnStar advisors 
can even assist you with hotel and restau-
rant reservations.*All Saab models come with one full year of Premium 
Service. New retail deliveries only.
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141 Interior equipment, trunk
Removing the parcel shelf1 Open the trunk lid. 
2 Unhook the rubber ties. 
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 inadvert-
ently bump the gear/selector lever and the car could start moving.
1 Lower the rear armrest.
2 Open the cover by lifting the locking handle.
IB853
IB090
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