"CrsMis" <christopher.c.moreau@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:aa24ac8e-5f67-4da1-afda-bc9bdec490a5@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> We just (today) purchased a 2000 9-3 SE Hatchback, automatic. It
> has 91K on it but we only paid $4k (+/-cost). Its actually our 1st
> CAR (not truck or van) in years, and 1st Saab ever. It's in great
> shape, only a few minor things as expected from a used car (cosmetic,
> clicking in engine, worn buttons). This was not from a Saab dealer,
> so not certified, but I do know (and trust) the used car dealer--in as
> far as he wouldn't purposefully sell us a bad car. The down side is
> that it has no manual, thus the questions- (until I can buy a
> replacement manual).
Most of the below you can simply try... :)
> 1) It has an alarm system, I have no idea how to turn it off should it
> start beeping/fla****ng. The fob doesn't seem to work the alarm
> system. I'm paranoid as I've never had or needed an alarm. (Maine is
> 'generally' safe.)
It's linked with the central / double locking. On the fob, one press
locks,
the second activates the deadlocks and sets the alarm. One push unlocks.
You can set the car up such that you have dual zone unlocking, i.e. one
push
unlocks the drivers door and the second push unlocks the other three
doors.
> 2) What's the difference between "S****t", "Winter", and neither with
> the transmission?
This changes how the transmission behaves. In "Winter" mode it starts off
in third gear to reduce wheelspin. As NGU has suggested, in "S****t" mode
the transmission is far more aggressive.
The 9-3 uses an adaptive transmission with three or four ****ft programs,
depending on the engine in question.
> 3) How do you use the wipers on the lights?
Wash the windscreen.
> 4) Is it really 2x as much for maintenance/parts as "regular" cars?
Yes, using main dealers. But there are ways to reduce the costs.
> 4a) Does it need 'hi-test' or supreme gasoline?
Depends on the donk. In UK specification the higher boost donks prefer
higher octane fuel.
> 5) What is the 'on/off' toggle between the window controls inbetween
> the seats?
It activates or otherwise the rear door switches.
> 6) How do I set the date on the dash?
I believe you need to press both buttons down with the car switched off.
But remind me and I'll dig out my manual.
> 7) How do I change the rest of the data on tha display (besides the
> time-I iured that out)?
Use the up and down buttons on the SID.
> 8) What's D.T.E. in that display with MPH?
(Estimated) Distance To Empty.
> ENOUGH! --they said....
>
> It's really a cool car. We have 4 kids (and a caravan to haul
> them around)-so I can commute with this, or she can take them to
> school-so shouldn't be more than 5 pple in the Saab anyway. She goes
> 6 miles r/t and I go 45 miles backroads r/t daily, so we're gonna test
> to see which is cheaper to run, and I get that. My expectation
> (hope!) is the the 2000 Saab does better than the 2005 Dodge Gr
> Caravan. (-Turbo baby!!)
>
> Thanks in advance for any answers, advice, suggestions, input anyone
> has to offer.
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The DervMan
www.dervman.com
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