cruise control SAAB 9-3 2007 Owners Manual

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Instrument panelChanging bulbs __________ 219
Front fog lights___________ 99
Headlight levelling ________ 97
High/low beam __________ 98
Parking lights____________ 97
Rear fog light ____________ 99Cruise Control ___________ 169
Direction indicators _______ 100
High/low beam control stalk 98
Fuel gauge __________________ 89
Odometer and trip meter ________ 90
Speedometer ________________ 87
Tachometer __________________ 87
Temperature gauge ____________ 88
Turbo gauge _________________ 88
Warning and indicator lights _____ 82
Saab Information Display (SID) ___ 89Ashtray _____________________ 134
Cigarette lighter _______________ 134
Replacing wiper blades ___ 217
Washers and wipers ______ 101
Washer fluid ____________ 218Automatic climate control __ 106
Car care and maintenance _ 268
Hazard warning lights_____ 100
Seat heating, ACC _______ 113
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86 Instruments and controlsThis light comes on when there is less than
about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel left in the
tank.
This light indicates that the headlights or
parking lights are on.
This light comes on when the system is
engaged.This symbol lights up when the system is
operative.
Operation of the ESP
® indicates reduced
cohesion between the tires and the road,
and that extra care should be taken by the
driver.This symbol lights up when the system is
disengaged using the ESP
® button.
If there is a malfunction, the symbol cannot
be turned off by pressing the ESP
® button.
The following message is shown on the
Saab Information Display (SID):
If so, have the system checked at a Saab
dealer.
See also Electronic Stability Program
(ESP
®)3 on page 175.
Indicator, fuel
NOTICE
If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn
in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause
the catalytic converter to be damaged by
overheating.
Headlight and parking
light indicator
Cruise control indicator
light
ESP
® indicator
ESP
® OFF indicatorWARNING
The system improves ride comfort and
safety during normal driving. It must
however not be regarded as a system
to enable the driver to maintain higher
speeds. The same precautions as
normal for safe cornering and driving
on slippery roads must be adopted (see
pages 173/ 175).
Stability control failure.
Contact service.
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149 Starting and driving
Ignition switch ________ 150
Steering wheel lock ____ 152
Starting the engine ____ 152
Important considerations
for driving __________ 154
Refueling ____________ 157
Engine Break-in Period _ 161
Manual transmission___ 162
Automatic
transmission3______ 163
Cruise control ________ 169
Braking ______________ 170
Traction Control System
(TCS) ______________ 173
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®)3___ 175
Parking brake_________ 177
Parking ______________ 177
Saab Parking
Assistance3________ 180 Economical driving _____ 183
Driving in cold weather__ 185
Driving in hot climates __ 187
Towing a trailer3______ 188
Driving with a roof rack
load ________________ 192
Driving with a load _____ 194
Driving with the trunk lid
open________________ 194
Driving in deep water ___ 194
Driving at night ________ 195
Towing the car _________ 195
Jump starting _________ 198
For long trips __________ 200
Starting and driving
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155 Starting and driving
Limp-homeThe engine management system has a
diagnostic feature that checks a number of
internal functions. If a fault is detected in the
throttle valve, the engine management
system will set the throttle system to the
limp-home mode. This means:
idling control will be poor (uneven idling
since regulated by ignition and fuel
supply)
engine performance will be reduced
the cruise control will not function
the capacity of the A/C compressor will be
limited.
If the diagnosis function detects a fault in the
engine management system, the light
"Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" in
the instrument panel will come on (see
page 83). Have the car checked at a work-
shop as soon as possible. We recommend
that you contact a Saab dealer.
Important considerations with
catalytic convertersThe catalytic converter is an emission con-
trol device incorporated in the car’s exhaust
system. It consists of a metal canister with a
honeycomb insert, the cells of which have
walls coated in a catalytic layer (precious
metal alloy).
To ensure that the catalytic converter con-
tinues to function properly, and also to avoid
damage to the converter and its associated
components, the following points must be
observed:
NOTICEIf "Engine malfunction (CHECK
ENGINE)" warning light starts to flash
(indicating that the engine is misfiring and
the catalytic converter can be damaged),
ease off the accelerator slightly. The light
should go out or start to shine constantly.
If the light continues to flash despite
easing off the accelerator, you may
continue to drive the car but at the mini-
mum throttle permitted by the current traf-
fic situation. Have the car checked as
soon as possible. We recommend that
you contact a Saab dealer.
NOTICEUse only unleaded gasoline. Leaded
gasoline is detrimental to the catalyst and
oxygen sensor and will seriously impair
the function of the catalytic converter.
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169 Starting and driving
Cruise control(Cruise control system)
For safety reasons (brake system func-
tion), the brakes must be applied once
when the engine has started, before the
cruise control system can be activated.
The following message is shown on the SID:
The system has the following functions:
1 ON: engaged
2 OFF: disengaged
3 SET/+: sets the speed and increases
the set speed
4 SET/ –: sets the speed and decreases
the set speed
5 RESUME: re-engages the system at the
set speed
The CRUISE indicator light in the main
instrument panel comes on when the switch
is slid to ON. If you switch off the engine
while the cruise control is ON, the system
will be ON the next time the engine is
started.
To set the desired speed1 Slide the switch to ON.
2 Move the thumbwheel up to SET/+ or
SET/– when the car has reached the
desired speed (above 15 mph (25 km/
h)).To increase the preset speedYou can increase the speed in any of
the following ways:
Accelerate to the desired speed. Jog the
control to SET/+ or SET/–.
Jog the control to SET/+ to increase the
speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) (when cruise
control already engaged).
Hold the control in the SET/+ position until
the desired speed is reached (when
cruise control already engaged).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control system in
wet or icy conditions, in dense traffic or on
winding roads.
Tap brakes lightly
before using cruise ctrl.
Cruise control switches
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170 Starting and drivingTo reduce the preset speedYou can reduce speed in any of the follow-
ing ways:
Brake to the desired speed. Jog the
control to SET/+ or SET/–.
Jog the control to SET/– to reduce the
speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Hold the control in the SET/– position until
the desired speed is reached.Temporary increase in speedAccelerate, without shifting down (manual
transmission), to exceed the set speed such
as for overtaking. When you release the
accelerator, the car will return to the set
speed.To disengage the system
temporarilySlide the switch to the left towards OFF, but
only as far as to disengage the cruise con-
trol. Allow the switch to spring back.
To re-engage the systemSlide the switch to RESUME. The car will
return to the previously set speed. Vehicle
speed must exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).To disengage the systemThe system will be disengaged:
As soon as the brake or clutch pedal is
depressed (cars with manual transmis-
sion).
When the switch is slid towards OFF. See
also heading "To disengage the system
temporarily".
When the switch is slid to OFF.
When the TCS/ESP
® system is opera-
tive.
When position N is selected (cars with
automatic transmission).
BrakingIt is good practice to try your brakes period-
ically while driving. This is particularly
important when driving in heavy rain, on
roads with a lot of surface water, in snow or
in salty slush. In such conditions a slight
delay in the braking effect may be noticed.
To minimize this delay, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly now and again. This
should also be done after the car has been
washed, and in extremely damp weather.
To avoid the brakes becoming overheated,
such as when negotiating long descents
with a drop of several hundred yards (hun-
dred metres), select a low gear to utilize the
braking effect of the engine. If the car has
automatic transmission, select 1st or 2nd
gear.
You can help to prolong the life of the brakes
by thinking ahead and braking harder over
short periods, rather than braking more
moderately over long stretches.
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174 Starting and drivingTCS indicatorWhen the remote control is turned to the ON
position, the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds
while the system performs self-diagnosis.
The light comes on when the TCS is
operative, that is when one of the wheels
has lost its grip.
The fact that the TCS is operative indicates
that the limit for grip has been exceeded and
that the driver must exercise greater care.
Turning the TCS offThe TCS is switched on automatically when
the engine is started.
You can switch the system off manually with
the TCS button , whereupon the
light will come on. The TCS cannot be
switched off if the car is travelling faster than
35 mph (60 km/h).
It may be necessary to switch off the system
if the car has become bogged down, for
instance. Press TCS to switch it on again.If a fault is detected in the ABS, the TCS will
be switched off automatically.
The following message is shown on the SID:
The cruise control system (if active) will
automatically be disengaged if the TCS is
operative.
Traction control failure.
Contact service.
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176 Starting and drivingESP
® OFF
lights up if:
a fault has been detected and the system
has therefore been switched off
the system has been switched off
manually
ESP
® indicator light
When the remote control is turned to the ON
position, the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds
while the system performs self-diagnosis.
The light comes on for a short period of
time when the ESP
® system is operative.
Operation of the ESP® indicates reduced
cohesion between the tires and the road,
and that extra care should be taken by the
driver during continued driving.
Turning ESP
® system off
The system can be turned off manually with
the ESP
® button , whereupon the
light will come on. The car must be trav-
elling slower than 35 mph (60 km/h). The
TCS is also disengaged.
The ESP® is always engaged during brak-
ing, even if it has been switched off manu-
ally with the ESP
® button.If a fault is detected in the system, the
following message will be displayed on
the SID:
The cruise control system (if active) will
automatically be disengaged if the ESP
® is
operative.
Stability control failure.
Contact service.
NOTICEChanges to the chassis, such as a
change of wheels, shock absorbers or
springs, could affect the function of the
ESP
® system.
Always consult a workshop before chang-
ing any chassis components. We recom-
mend that you contact a Saab dealer.
ESP
® button
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296 Technical dataWarning and indications that can
be shown on the SIDWhich warnings and indications that can be
shown depends on engine variant and car
specification.
Symbol Text
Antilock brake malfunc.
Contact service.
Brake malfunction.
Make a safe stop.
Brake fluid level low.
Make a safe stop.
Release park brake.
Oil pressure low.
Make a safe stop.
Low engine oil level.
Fill oil now.
Reduced engine power.
Contact service.
Limited performance.
Coolant level low.
Refill.
Hot engine. Make a
safe stop. Idle engine.
Airbag malfunction.
Contact service.
Gearbox malfunction.
Limited performance.
Gearbox too hot. Make a
safe stop. Open hood.
Battery not charging.
Make a safe stop.
Headlight levelling
malfunction.
Tap brakes lightly
before using cruise ctrl.
Traction control failure.
Contact service.
Stability control failure.
Contact service.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Key not accepted.
Contact service.
Remote control battery
low. Replace battery.
Number of keys:
Active key number:
Steering lock malfunc.
Make a safe stop.
Pull out key, turn
steering wheel. Restart.
Theft protection failure.
Contact service.
Alarm tripped during
last arming period.
Rear left seat
backrest unlocked.
Rear right seat
backrest unlocked.
Parking assistance
malfunction. Service.
Parking assistance
sensor interference.
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299 Index
Index
AABS brakes
____________________ 173
ACC
_________________________ 107
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 120
Air filter
_______________________ 211
Airbag
_________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes, Sport Sedan
_____ 141
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 267
Antilock braking system __________ 173
Anti-spin
______________________ 175
Ashtrays ______________________ 136
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 89
Autodimming
_______________ 125
, 126
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 107
Automatic closing of moonroof
_____ 131
Automatic closing of windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 122
Automatic transmission
___________ 165
BBattery
_______________________ 215
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 163
Before towing a trailer
____________ 193
Belt height, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi
____________________ 14
Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 289Brakes
________________________ 172
Braking _______________________ 172
Bulb changing
__________________ 221
Bulb table
_____________________ 235
Buying new tires
________________ 246
CCabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 80
Cabin lighting, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 133
Calibrating front electric windows
with pinch protection
_____________ 80
Calibration of windows, Sport Sedan
and SportCombi
_______________ 123
Car alarm
______________________ 58
Car transport ___________________ 199
Care of air conditioning
___________ 270
Cargo guard
___________________ 150
Cargo guard, SportWagon
________ 150
Cargo net, SportCombi
___________ 147
Change of address notification
_____ 276
Changing a tire
_________________ 259
Changing bulbs _________________ 221
Changing the battery, remote control
_56
Changing wiper blades
___________ 219
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 55
Checks before towing a trailer
_____ 193
Child safety
_____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 54
Child seats
_____________________ 24Cigarette lighter
_________________ 136
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 263
Cleaning upholstery
______________ 262
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 70
Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 66
Clutch interlock
_________________ 164
Comfort opening of moonroof
______ 131
Comfort opening of windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 121
Compact spare
_________________ 256
Compact spare wheel fitted, driving
with
_________________________ 257
Compass
______________________ 129
Convertible _____________________ 63
Convertible, washing
_____________ 264
Coolant
_______________________ 211
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 278
Cruise control
__________________ 171
Cup holder
_____________________ 134
DDate codes, tires
________________ 256
Deactivating rear windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi
_____ 123
Deactivating the passenger door
window button, Convertible
________ 79
Deactivating the rear window
switches
_____________________ 123
Deep water, driving through
_______ 196
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 253
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