Saab 1987 900 Owner'S Manual Download Page 41

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Summary of Contents for 1987 900

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Page 2: ...Fog light switch optional TWll signal high beam stalk HCJrn contacts Main instrumentpanel Ignition key on floor at shift console Windshield washer stalk Cabin fan Air temperature control Air distribu...

Page 3: ...a Trollhattan Sweden Introduction 1 OWner s Manual Saab 900 1987 Instruments and controls 3 Interior equipment 13 Doors locks and luggage compartment 23 Startingand driving 29 Technical description 41...

Page 4: ...rtation and distribution of Saab automobiles spare parts and accessories in the Unites States are handled exclusively by Saab Scania of America Inc headquar tered in Orange Connecticut The company als...

Page 5: ...Instruments and controls 3 InstruIIlents and controls Warning and indicator lights 5 Combination instrument 6 Lighting switches 7 Wiper and washer controls 9 Climate control system 9...

Page 6: ...Switch optional fog lights 15 Control for high low beam turn signals and cruise control 900S Turbo 15A Rheostat control illumination 16 Horn control 17 Clock adjustment knob 18 Reset button for trip...

Page 7: ...w when the rear window defroster is switched on The light will au tomatically extinguish after about 7 12 mi nutes to prevent unnecessary temperature loading of the rear glass SHIFT UPl Shift indicato...

Page 8: ...ter and trip meter The odometer records the distance in miles and the trip meter in miles and tenths The reset button for the trip meter is loca ted in the lower section of the meter Push to reset Pre...

Page 9: ...eadlights and parking lights are automatically turned offifthe ignition key is turned to the L position The parking lights can be operated alo ne if the switch is moved to the inter mediate position e...

Page 10: ...obstruct other vehicles as a result ofan accident breakdown etc The switch flashes red when in use Instrument panel lighting The instrument panel lighting is switched on and off with the ignition key...

Page 11: ...t the adjustable ball nozzles can be turned to the desired position The driver s side jet is equipped with two ball nozzles while the passenger side has one ball nozz le Climate control system Ventila...

Page 12: ...w minutes occa sionally during the winter to ensure proper compressor seal lubrication WARNING The AC system contains freon gas under pressure Do not loosen or undo the AC system hoses Escaping gas ma...

Page 13: ...e recirculation flap to recirculate the air inside the car This fea ture is intended for use when maximum cooling is required or to avoid exhaust fumes being drawn into the ventilation sys tem when th...

Page 14: ...ntering the car Floor vents open Maximum aI r flo d W lor rapI coolmg All I vents fully Th pane open IS posItIOn automaticall ngages fourth fan speed and closes the fresh Y mtake aIr All panel vents f...

Page 15: ...Interior equipment 13 Interior equiplllent Seats Seat belts Interior aIllenities Sunroof Rear view mirrors Power windows Audio equipment 14 16 19 20 20 21 21...

Page 16: ...ustments should be made before driving off Disengaging the legroom adjustment lever while driving allows the seat to move in such a way as to possibly affect vehicle control Legroom adjustment Release...

Page 17: ...well clear ofthe locking mechanism on both sides at the base of the backrest when moving the backrest to the up right position Interior equipment 15 Headrest cushions 900S and Turbo models have remova...

Page 18: ...he belt to its stored posi tion NOTE Pregnant women should use the belt as described above paying special attention to applying the lap portion of the belt as low and snug over the hips as possible Wh...

Page 19: ...r s seat belt is fastened whichever occurs first Passive seat belt system Passive seat belt system some 900S The front seats of some Saab 900 variants are equipped with a passive seat belt sys tem The...

Page 20: ...nition is on the belt will not return to the for ward position thus allowing the driver to open the door for better visibility while backing up The belt on the passenger side will start moving towards...

Page 21: ...p it at the two orange squares and pull upward When refitting ensure that the tray clicks securely into position To remove the other ashtrays in cluding the front tray on Turbos and other models with...

Page 22: ...roof push the handle forward until the panel locks in the closed position Electrically driven sunroof Turbo The control switch for the electrically dri ven sunroof is located on the forward con sole...

Page 23: ...ereo sound system featuring a Saab Clarion electronic AMlFM Stereo Re ceiver Cassette player and an automatic re tracting antenna The 900 has a 20 watt rated unit with integral amplifier The 900S and...

Page 24: ...type ofequipment Do not leave cassettes in direct sunlight or store them in the car under hot or extreme cold conditions In extremely cold weather re frain from playing a cassette until the in terior...

Page 25: ...Doors locks and luggage compartment 23 Doors locks and luggage cOIllpartInent Doors 24 Trunk 25 Cargo space expansion 26 Hood 26 Saab Guard alarm 27...

Page 26: ...rear ward and let it spring back to the vertical position To unlock Give the key a quarter turn for ward and let it spring back to the vertical position Door lock left hand door 1 Unlock 2 Lock Child...

Page 27: ...ill lock the rear lid Doors locks and luggage compartment 25 Trunk The sedan trunk lid is unlatched by pressing the release lever rearward The key lock is located in the lid face directly above the re...

Page 28: ...lded down or the parcel shelf re moved In addition do not obstruct outward vision or the ability to exit the vehicle Never allow passengers to ride in the cargo area Hood The hood release handle is lo...

Page 29: ...that the car has been tampered with 3 The red light emitting diode LED mounted in the left front speaker grille will flash approximately every 4 se conds telling would be thieves your car is alarmed T...

Page 30: ...28 Doors locks and luggage compartment...

Page 31: ...instructions Turbo models 31 Gear selector lever 32 Gear changing 33 Cruise control 34 Steering characteristics 35 Running in 36 Braking 36 Parking 36 Catalytic converter precautions 37 Economical dri...

Page 32: ...eturn to Running position when key is released Should the engine stall or fail to start the key must be turned to the P position before the starter can again be actuated On autOlnatic transmission car...

Page 33: ...p pre vent breakdown of the oil If the engine is very hot the radiator fan may cut in and continue to run for a while after the engine has been switched off Special instructions Turbo models General i...

Page 34: ...iving to allow time for the turbocharger to coast down from high rpm before oil pressure at the bearing is depleted For the same reason don t rev tIle engine immediately before switching it off Perman...

Page 35: ...ever gently but firmly and with a slight barely perceptible pause in neutral NOTE The gear selector must be in reverse in order to remove the ignition key WARNING Reverse gear is not synchronized Befo...

Page 36: ...and third gears cannot be engaged when the lever is in position 1 N In position N Neutral no gear is enga ged The starter contact is operative in this position The handbrake should be applied when th...

Page 37: ...will return to the previously selected cruis ing speed Temporary deceleration The cruise control system ceases to function automatically ifthe brake or clutch pedal is depressed To resume the constan...

Page 38: ...d The brake system is power as sisted but the added power from this is only available when the engine is run ning It requires a considerably greater force on the pedal to brake the car when the engine...

Page 39: ...heel align ment and tire pressures are correct Selecting shift points to maintain engine speeds within the economy range shown on the tachometer face will also aid in obtain ing maximum fuel economy S...

Page 40: ...he safety chains provided with the trailer 3 If the car has an automatic transmis sion position 1 should be selected for climbing steep grades in order to best utilize the torque available from the en...

Page 41: ...front wheels must be lifted off the ground 5 An engine with automat c transmis ion cannot be started by towmg or pushmg Starting and driving 39 Towing by commercial tow truck The Saab 900 may not be t...

Page 42: ...40 Starting and driving...

Page 43: ...chnical description 41 Technical description Engine 42 Exhaust emission control systems 43 Turbocharger and APe system with intercooler 46 Cruise control system 47 Air cleaner 48 Fuel pump and filter...

Page 44: ...h have two intake valves and two exhaust valves per cylinder for greater vol umetric efficiency A single camshaft and two valves per cylinder are used on 8 valve engines The engine block is cast iron...

Page 45: ...l dashpot automatic transmission 8 valve and all 16 valve D Decel fuel shut off manual transmis sion 8 valve E Lambda control system 8 valve F Catalytic converter I Exhaust emission control systems Th...

Page 46: ...ans mission only 8 valve A solenoid operated air by pass valve redu ces air flow in the air flow sensor lowering the fuel distributor plunger interrupting fuel flow during deceleration The solenoid is...

Page 47: ...ch is to be replaced at 60 000 miles These models do not have the reminder lamp F Three way catalyst The catalytic converter contains a special platinum and rhodium coated dual seg ment substrate whic...

Page 48: ...the speed and load of the engine A charge pressure regulator wastegate which is regulated by an electrically modulated pressure signal from the APC system con trols the flow of exhaust gases to the tu...

Page 49: ...el being used A control unit receives signals from a knocking sensor on the engine block from a Hall sensor in the distributor and from the fuel injection system The control unit compares the signals...

Page 50: ...e filter should be changed as specified in the maintenance schedule Air cleaner The air cleaner is located on the left hand side in the front part ofthe engine compart ment The cleaner cartridge is re...

Page 51: ...ster cable connections Alternator Ignition system Wipers and washers Headlights bulbs and fuses Wheels and tires Engine and AC troubleshooting Appearance care Rust prevention Owner assistance Maintena...

Page 52: ...ines and fuel systems providing that the ratio of methanol to gasoline does not exceed 5 and that the blend contains a cosol vent such a TEA in amounts equal to the methanol to gasoline percentage ble...

Page 53: ...tenance 51 Skid plate removed to showengine oil drain plug manual Skid plate removed to showengine oil drain plug automatic 2 If necessary remove the air intake pipe use special driver Torx T25 Turbo...

Page 54: ...k is performed with the selector lever still in the P position engine running Gra duations are provided for cold oil 104 F and hot oil 194 F Note that at very low temperatures the oil level can theref...

Page 55: ...cheduled maintenance 53 Checking the coolant level The expansion tank is transparent to facili tate checking ofthe coolant level The level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the tank When nece...

Page 56: ...Corrosion protec tion may be depleted even though the coo lant gives adequate anti freeze protection and has an acceptable alkaline pH level of 7 5 11 When preparing a new coolant solu tion mix the re...

Page 57: ...be replaced Check the thickness of the Car care and scheduled maintenance 55 brake linings regularly as specified in the maintenance schedule Use only original asbestos free Saab replacement pad sets...

Page 58: ...nformation is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Code ofFederal Regulations Part 575 Con sumer Information as it pertains to Saab automobiles Procedures estabilished by the National H...

Page 59: ...ains diluted sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive Should the acid come into contact with your eyes skin or clothing rinse im mediately with water Call a doctor if acid gets in your eyes Batteries...

Page 60: ...belts be maintained To tighten slack belts slacken nut 1 and pull the alternator outwards by means oftensioning nut 2 When correctly tensioned there will be approximately 0 2 in 5 mm move ment in eith...

Page 61: ...ner at one end engages the recess in the blade rubber Replacement blades are also available as a complete insert Washers The reservoir holds 6 5 U S quarts Fill up with suitable anti freeze washer flu...

Page 62: ...r anti clockwise Pull the bulb holder out ofthe fitting and change the bulb Make sure that the new bulb is securely fitted and making good contact Front combination lamp 1 Parking light corner light 2...

Page 63: ...essible from the back of the panel The bulb for headlight switch illumination is located within the switch Fuses The fuses are housed in the fuse box lo cated on the left hand side of the engine compa...

Page 64: ...Lowbeam RH 15 Low beam LH 15 Parking lights RH tail light RH number plate illumination glove compartment ashtray and instrument illumination 10 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Parking light LH tail lightLH...

Page 65: ...safety The tubeless radial tires and wheels supplied with the Saab 900 have been specially selected for the diffe rent models and are major factors contribu ting to its exceptional roadholding and st...

Page 66: ...r Traction ABC Temperature ABC All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear r...

Page 67: ...car install the jack in one of the jacking points front or rear located underneath the sill beams see illustration If a garage jack is used the lifting heads must be located under the reinforced parts...

Page 68: ...r corroded connections low vol tage leads to coil D Engine oil filler cap or dipstick not sea ted admitting excess air through crank case vent system E Fuel iqjection system in need of adjust ment 3 S...

Page 69: ...one the AC system will have been switched offautomatical ly Check the fuses for the fans and com pressor Routine AC maintenance and servicing 1 The air conditioning system should be checked every spri...

Page 70: ...be clea ned with an engine detergent and then hosed with hot water Cover the distributor and brake master cylinder reservoir and air inlet opening before washing the engine NOTE If you use a high pre...

Page 71: ...g Refer also to the terms and conditions ofthe Perforation Warranty described in the warranty book let 1 Wash the car frequently and wax at least twice a year Under adverse conditions where there IS a...

Page 72: ...d Suite 550 Marietta GA 30067 404 423 0150 SG 673 Western Region 20 000 Mariner Ave Suite 500 Torrance CA 90509 213 214 0094 Central Region 10415 United Parkway Schiller Park IL 60176 312 671 4920 Ser...

Page 73: ...ne by your Saab dealer at no charge except for fluids and oil filter which are to be paid for by the Saab owner provi ded this service is performed no earlier than 800 miles and no later than 1500 mil...

Page 74: ...rvice point Striped PDI Break in service Lt blue Interme diate oil and filter change Dk blue Oil change safety inspection Black Major ser vice Two change ofaddress cards are pro vided at the end of th...

Page 75: ...scheduled maintenance 73 Where miles or months are shown perform at whichever limit is reached first Int Oil FilterChg Every 3 750 Mi or 6 Mos X Every 30 000 miles X Every 30 000 miles 1 X Every 30 00...

Page 76: ...ires Clean and inspect for cuts burns or abrasions Replace any damaged wires Check resistance ofignition wires and replace if necessary Distributor cap and rotor Replace Check and adjust ignition timi...

Page 77: ...Mos X Turbo 3 X X Every 30 000 miles every 60 000 miles 16 valve engines X Every 30 000 miles X Every 60 000 miles and whenever the vehicle is relocated for a prolonged period ofoperation at a differ...

Page 78: ...afety check Inspect components electrical cables fuel hoses and all connections for wear damage and or deterioration Tighten any loose connections and or replace any damaged components Exhaust system...

Page 79: ...ic tranSlllission Gearbox oil level Check add as necessary Adjust automatic transmission gear selector control cable and retighten X cover bolts under gearbox Differential oil Change X Differential oi...

Page 80: ...r fans Correct as necessary Headlights Check for proper aiming ifnecessary adjust per state requirements as applicable Chassis Suspension Tighten bolts which hold control arms to body and rear axle mo...

Page 81: ...nes and brake components for damage due to road hazards or driving conditions Replace any damaged components Check rubber bellows for inner and outer drive shaftjoints and rubber boots for balljoints...

Page 82: ...ock m echanism Test drive vehicle and check overall condition noting especially the function ofbrakes and clutch Check general engine performance NOTE See footnote 4 below Break In Service 1 000 Mi X...

Page 83: ...ions 81 Specifications General Engine Fuel supply system Cooling system Drive belts Transmission Brake system Suspension heels and tires Electrical system Identification numbers 82 83 84 85 85 85 86 8...

Page 84: ...rb weight at gross vehicle weight rating Trunkvolwne SAE Hatchback Hatchback parcel shelfremoved Sedan Vehicle capacity weight five persons and 180 lb luggage except Conv Max roofrack load except Conv...

Page 85: ...30 mm 0 006 0 012 0 35 0 55 mm 0 014 0 020 2500 100 RPM Decel fuel shutoff manual Oil capacity including filter Recommended gasoline fuel 16 6 U S gal capacity Adjust plunger to contact throttle leve...

Page 86: ...95 FUbs at 3000 SPG option 9 0 1 1 3 4 2 Bosch Hall Effect Electonic breakerless Ignition advance Spark plug gap Engine idling speed in neutral A C off Valve lifter type Dashpot adjustment Engine oil...

Page 87: ...oil Alt SAE EP75 API GL 4or5 Single dry plate with spring loadedhub Gear ratios total transmission ratios x primary ratio 1st gear 2nd gear 3rdgear 4th gear 5th gear Reverse Final Drive Ratio Automat...

Page 88: ...free Coil springs 180mm 7 1 170mm 6 7 Shock absorbers Type Stabilizerbars 900S Turbo Maximum working stroke fitted to car Front Rear Steering Steering gear Wheel turns lock to lock Power steering Oil...

Page 89: ...86H 195 60VR15 T115 70D15 Recommended pressure Normalload Fullload Ft Rear 29 30 30 32 30 32 60 PSI Ft lRear 32 33 35 36 35 36 Electrical system Voltage Battery capacity Starter capacity Alternator m...

Page 90: ...ator lights Glass fitting Charging 2 0W 1 Exterior lighting Oil pressure 1 2W 1 Headlamps Sylvania 9004 DOT 70 50 W 2 Brakes lAW 1 Front parking lights 5W 67 2 Din ction indicators 1 2W 2 Front turn s...

Page 91: ...tion num bers V LN in all correspondance concer ning your vehicle Transmission number automatic transmission Transmisson number manual transmission Vehicle Identification Number V I N Engine number S...

Page 92: ...Emission control systems 57 Emission systems maintenance 57 program Belt tension alternator Brakes Brake fluid Break in service 36 54 86 Engine 55 Engine oil 71 Evaporative emission control Bulbs cha...

Page 93: ...evention Relays Seat belts Seat adjustment Seat heating Service and maintenance Service record retention Shift indicator light Spark plugs Specifications Starting and driving Sunroof 26 76 69 62 16 14...

Page 94: ...0S SF CC Manual SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 or SAE EP 75 API GL 4 or GL 5 Automatic Type F M2C33F Do not use Dexron ATF Final Drive Automatic SAE EP 80 API GL 4 or GL 5 Saabbrand coolant BASF G 105 mixed wi...

Page 95: ...tion coil 4 Alternator 15 Air flow meter 16 valve 5 Brake fluid reservoir Fuel distributor 8 valve 6 Coolant tank 16 Intercooler Turbo only 7 Engine oil dipstick filter 17 Cruise control vacuum hole p...

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