alarm SAAB 9-3 2008 User Guide

92 Instruments and controlsResetting a single function
1 Select the function you wish to reset
using the steering wheel controls, or
.
FuelØ
SpeedØ
Tr i p (Dist used as trip meter)
2 Press and hold the CLR button for
approx. 1 second.
The selected function will now be reset.
Resetting the trip computer
Press and hold the CLR button (approx.
3 seconds) until audible confirmation is
given.
The following functions will be rest:
FuelØ
SpeedØ
D.T.E. (the value is reset to the distance
possible on the remaining fuel if fuel
consumption is 10l/100 km, lower
consumption means a longer possible
distance)
Tr i p (Dist used as trip meter)Speed warning
This value is preset to 55 mph (90 km/h).
The value can be set to between 0 and
150 mph (0 and 250 km/h).
1Select Speed W using the steering
wheel controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3 Adjust the speed using the steering
wheel controls.
4 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
Go back/modify using the CLR-button.
The word ON on the right-hand side of the
display indicates when the speed warning
function is active.
An audible alarm will sound if the set speed
is exceeded.
Disengage the function with the CLR button.
Re-engage the function using the SET but-
ton.Calculating the arrival time
(When will I arrive if I know how far I have to
drive?)
This function should be used before starting
out a journey.
To calculate the arrival time, the distance
must first be given.
1Select Dist using the steering wheel
controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3 Set the distance to the destination using
the steering wheel controls.
4 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
The calculated arrival time will now appear
on the right-hand side of the display.
If you take a break, this time will be added to
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94 Instruments and controlsUnder Settings you can choose whether
the entire speedometer scale (0–160 mph)
or only part of the scale (0–90 mph) should
be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL mode.
1Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3Select Speed Scale Illum.
4 Press the SET button.
5Select 0–160 mph or 0–90 mph.
6 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
Alarm1Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3Select Alarm Clock using the steering
wheel controls.
ON or OFF is displayed.
If OFF is shown and the alarm time is to
be set, press SET button (do not keep
held in) and wait for the audible signal.
The previously time set is now shown.
Press SET button.
If ON is shown and the alarm time is to
be activated, press SET button once,
OFF is shown in the display. Press SET
button again to activate the function.
4 Select alarm time using the steering
wheel controls.
5 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
Go back/modify using the CLR-button.
When the alarm sounds push one of the left
steering wheel controls.
SettingsUnder this heading you can select for exam-
ple language and units.
1Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
2 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
3 Select heading using the steering wheel
controls.
4 Press the SET button.
5 Select using the steering wheel controls.
6 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET
button.
Select EXIT once you have made the
desired settings.
Settings
Speed Scale Illum.
0–160 mph0–90 mph
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95 Instruments and controls
The number of systems that are displayed
on the SID depends on the car’s equipment
level. The list shown below includes the
systems that can be found in your car.Rain Sensor, page 103.
HIGHMEDIUMLOW
Theft Alarm, page 56.
FULL ALARMDOOR ONLY
Park Assistance, page 182.
ONOFF
Alarm Clock, page 94.
ONOFF
Language.
ENGLISH UKENGLISH USFRANCAISDEUTSCHITALIANOESPANOLSVENSKA
Speed Scale Illum.
0–160 mph0–90 mph
Speed Scale Sel.
BOTH SCALESONLY MPH SCALE
Unit
METRICUSIMPERIAL
Climate System, page 115.Next Service: xx%.
INTERMEDIATEMAIN
Time for Service.
INTERMEDIATEMAINMAIN & INTERMEDReset Service Ind?
YES NO
TCS, page 175.
ONOFF
ESP, page 177.
ONOFF
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96 Instruments and controlsExplanation of the various selections under
Settings.Resetting the service indication
Reset the service indication in accordance
with the following:
1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, the engine must be switched off.
2Select Settings using the steering
wheel controls, or .
3 Press and hold the SET button until
given audible confirmation.
4Select Time for Service.
5 Press the SET button.
6 To the question Reset Service Ind?
select YES (Press CLR button to undo).
ClockAdjustments can be made in the Infotain-
ment system.
See separate Manual. Rain Sensor
The sensitivity has three levels.
Park Assistance
The Park Assistance can be shut off by
choosing OFF.
Alarm Clock
Setting of alarm clock is possible.
Language
Select the desired language. The num-
ber of languages can vary between
markets.
Speed Scale Illum.
Select the proportion of the speedo-
meter to be illuminated in NIGHT-
PANEL mode.
Speed Scale Sel.
Select if both scales or just mph-scale
shall be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL
mode.Unit
Select the desired group of units.
Next Service: xx%
Displayed percentage is approximately
equivalent to the condition of the
engine oil. 100% is equivalent to new
engine oil. The type of service that is
required is also shown here.
Time for Service.
When it is time for service the required
service type is displayed.
INTERMEDIATE
MAIN
MAIN & INTERMED
A service indication must only be
reset after the service has been
performed.
TCS/ESP
Select whether the system shall be on
or off. The car has either TCS or ESP.
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154 Starting and drivingSteering wheel lockThe steering wheel lock is electronic. The
lock engages when the remote control is
removed from the ignition and unlocks when
the remote control is inserted. A click can be
heard when the steering wheel lock locks
and unlocks.
If the car is parked with one front wheel
touching the curb, for example, you may
need to turn the steering wheel slightly
when you insert the remote control to allow
the steering wheel lock to unlock. If you do
not succeed on first attempt you must
remove the remote control before trying
again. Turn the steering wheel and insert
the remote control into the ignition switch.
If the steering wheel lock does not disen-
gage it will not be possible to turn the remote
control in the ignition switch.
The following message is shown on the SID:If a fault arises affecting the steering wheel
lock, the following message will be
displayed on the SID:
If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while
the remote control is in the ignition switch,
this may prevent the removal of the remote
control or prevent the car from being
restarted once the engine has been
switched off.
If you have to leave the car, lock the car by
pressing down the lock buttons on the
doors. Lock the front left door from outside
with the traditional key (see page 50). The
car is now locked but the alarm is inactive.
Starting the engine
Pull out key, turn
steering wheel. Restart.
Steering lock malfunc.
Make a safe stop.
WARNING
When starting the engine:
–Sit down in the driver’s seat.
–Depress the clutch pedal fully (M/T). If
the gear lever is not in the neutral posi-
tion, the clutch pedal must be fully
depressed or the car will jump for-
wards or backwards, which may
cause a crash.
–Never start the car from outside the
vehicle, e.g. through a window that is
down. This could lead to serious per-
sonal injury.
Cars with automatic transmission:
select position P to remove the ignition
key. The key can only be removed in
this gear position.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless,
odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to
the danger of CO – always open the
garage doors before starting the
engine in the garage.
Do not rest or sleep in the car when
parked with the engine running. There
is a risk of depressing the accelerator
which could lead to engine damage.
There is also a danger of CO poison-
ing if the exhaust system is leaking.
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257 Car care
Winter tiresWinter (snow) tires are recommended for
winter climates where the majority of your
driving will be done on snow and ice. Winter
tires should be fitted to all four wheels to
maintain a proper balance. Your Saab
dealer can advise you of to the correct size
tire for your car (if different from the original
size) and also supply Saab approved winter
tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims.
Winter tires normally use a different speed
rating compared to summer/all season tires.
Make sure not to exceed the stated speed
rating on the tires you use.
Make sure that wheels with sensors for tire
pressure monitoring are fitted during
replacement if the car has automatic tire
pressure monitoring.Tire date codeTires should be regarded as perishable
goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes
progressively harder, and the roadholding
ability of the tires diminishes. This is partic-
ularly true on winter tires.
Tires have a code that specifies their date of
manufacture. The first two digits denote the
week number and the last two digits the year
followed by a filled triangle.
Automatic tire pressure
monitoring systemThe system consists of a sensor in each
wheel and a receiver. The sensors are
located inside the tire in direct connection
with the air pressure valves.
Make sure that wheels with sensors for tire
pressure monitoring are fitted during
replacement if the car has automatic tire
pressure monitoring.Tire pressure information is transmitted
wirelessly to the receiver.
The system checks the tire pressures when
speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h).
The system is self-programming which
means that the wheels can be shifted
around without any need for adjustment.
The spare wheel has no sensor. The system
will trigger a warning/alarm because of that.
The sensor batteries last for 10 years or
around 160 000 km. The battery cannot be
replaced. The whole sensor must be
replaced.
WARNING
The system is an aid to the driver. The
driver always has the responsibility that
the tires have the correct air pressure.
For optimum safety, economy and com-
fort tire pressures should be checked reg-
ularly even if the automatic tire pressure
monitoring has not alarmed.
NOTETire replacement must take place with
great care to avoid damaging the sensors
that are built together with the valves.
Remove the rear side first.
Start to remove the tire opposite the
valve.
During removal the tire machine must
not come closer than ±10° from the
valve.
During fitting, start 20° after the valve
and finish 20° before the valve.
Do not inflate the tire with pressure
higher than 102 psi (700 kPa).
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258 Car careThe system does not warn if the tire pres-
sure is too high.If the tire pressure decreasesIf the tire pressure decreases to 6 psi
(41 kPa) below the recommended pressure
then a warning is shown on the SID as to
which tires are affected.
Adjust the pressure as soon as possible.
If the tire pressure continues to decrease
then an alarm is shown on the SID when the
pressure has decreased to 23 psi (159 kPa)
which is the lowest permitted pressure for
the tire.An alarm is also received when leakage is
greater than 3 psi/min. (20 kPa/min.).
Reduce speed (avoid heavy braking and
significant steering wheel movement) and
stop the car as soon as possible at a suita-
ble location. Replace the defective wheel.
The fault message can remain for up to
10 minutes after restarting the car. Then it
disappears if the tire pressure is correct.
Check/adjust the pressure in the other tires
when a fault message is shown.
Note that the tire pressure can decrease
without a puncture. The pressure could
decrease around 3 psi (20 kPa) during a three month period. The outside tempera-
ture could also affect tire pressure.
If the system has triggered a low pressure
warning or alarm then the tire pressure must
be adjusted to the recommended pressure
in order to put out the warning or alarm.
For further information on tire air pres-
sure, see page 244.
Allow 10 minutes for the system to recog-
nize the wheel/sensors positions after fitting
a new set of tires. During this period no low
pressure warning or alarm can be triggered.
Tire pressure low,
front right. Check tires.
Low tire pressure rear
left. Make a safe stop.
Valve with sensor
Valve without sensor
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299 Technical data
Customized systemsSeveral of the systems in your Saab can be
customized to better suit your individual
needs. Contact your Saab dealer
Central locking system
Some functions are governed by legal
requirements and cannot therefore be
reprogrammed.
We recommend that you consult a Saab
dealer for further information.
Listed below are a number of examples of
programmable functions.
Audible confirmation of arming/disarming
the car alarm.
Automatic unlocking when car stopped
and remote control removed from the igni-
tion switch.
Trunk lid locked when car driven off or
30 seconds after being shut.Courtesy Headlamp Feature
The length of time the lights are on.
Whether the reversing light or tail lights
should come on as well as the dipped
beam.
Automatic Climate System (ACC)
Convertible: A/C compressor not
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300 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 too hot. Make a
safe stop. Open hood.
Battery not charging.
Make a safe stop.
Headlight levelling
malfunction.
Cornering headlights
malfunction
Tap brakes lightly
before using cruise ctrl.
Traction control failure.
Contact service.
Stability control failure.
Contact service.
Turn on the lights.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Rain sensor malfunc.
Contact service.
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.
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303 Index
Index
AABS brakes
____________________ 173
ACC
_________________________ 108
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 120
Air filter
_______________________ 211
Airbag
_________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes, SportSedan
______ 141
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 271
Antilock braking system __________ 173
Anti-spin
______________________ 175
Ashtrays ______________________ 136
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 87
Autodimming
_______________ 125
, 126
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 108
Automatic closing of moonroof
_____ 131
Automatic closing of windows, SportSedan
and SportCombi
_______________ 122
Automatic transmission
___________ 165
Automatic transmission, sport mode
_167
BBattery
_______________________ 216
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 163
Before towing a trailer
____________ 193
Belt height, SportSedan and
SportCombi
____________________ 14Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 295
Brakes
________________________ 172
Braking _______________________ 172
Bulb changing
__________________ 222
Bulb table
_____________________ 236
Buying new tires
________________ 247
CCabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 78
Cabin lighting, SportSedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 133
Calibrating front electric windows with
pinch protection
________________ 78
Calibration of windows, SportSedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 123
Car alarm
______________________ 56
Car transport ___________________ 199
Care of air conditioning
___________ 274
Cargo guard
___________________ 150
Cargo guard, SportWagon
________ 150
Cargo net, SportCombi
___________ 147
Change of address notification
_____ 282
Changing a tire
_________________ 262
Changing bulbs _________________ 222
Changing the battery, remote control
_54
Changing wiper blades
___________ 220
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 53
Checks before towing a trailer
_____ 193
Child safety
_____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 52Child seats
______________________ 24
Cigarette lighter
_________________ 136
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 267
Cleaning upholstery
______________ 266
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 68
Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 64
Clutch interlock
_________________ 164
Comfort opening of moonroof
______ 131
Comfort opening of windows,
SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 121
Compact spare
_________________ 260
Compact spare wheel fitted, driving
with
_________________________ 260
Compass
______________________ 129
Convertible _____________________ 61
Convertible, washing
_____________ 268
Coolant
_______________________ 212
Cornering headlights
______________ 99
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 284
Cruise control
__________________ 171
Cup holder
_____________________ 134
DDate codes, tires
________________ 257
Deactivating rear windows,
SportSedan and SportCombi
_____ 123
Deactivating the passenger door
window button, Convertible
________ 77
Deactivating the rear window
switches
_____________________ 123
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