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Owner’s Manual

Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan M2003

© Saab Automobile AB 2002

Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden

Printed in Sweden

Safety

 10

Security

 37

Instruments and controls

 53

Interior equipment

 97

Starting and driving  121

Car care  171

Maintenance and owner assistance  229

Technical data  235

Index  251

Summary of Contents for 2003 9-3 Remote Starter

Page 1: ...e AB 2002 Service Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollhättan Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 10 Security 37 Instruments and controls 53 Interior equipment 97 Starting and driving 121 Car care 171 Maintenance and owner assistance 229 Technical data 235 Index 251 ...

Page 2: ...ant warranty information and speci fies the regular maintenance to be carried out Also included is a Quick Reference Guide an Infotainment System manual tire warranties and U S customers a dealer directory with Roadside Assistance Pro gram information Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to incorpo rate modifications and to alter specifications during produc...

Page 3: ..._ 61 Temperature gauge____________ 60 Warning and indicator lights _____ 54 Tachometer __________________ 59 Odometer and trip meter________ 59 Ashtray _____________________ 108 Cigarette lighter _______________ 108 Saab Information display SID ___ 64 Profiler ______________________ 64 Clock _______________________ 69 Replacing wiper blades ___ 186 Washers and wipers______ 76 Washer fluid ________...

Page 4: ... ___ 161 Roof load ____________________ 161 Hood _______________________ 172 Washing the engine bay_________ 218 Trunk lock______________ 41 Central locking __________ 38 Lock buttons____________ 38 Child safety locks ________ 42 Front lights _____________ 190 Direction indicators_______ 75 Changing bulbs _________ 188 Headlight levelling Bi Xenon _______________ 73 Dipswitch ______________ 72 Hea...

Page 5: ... gears _________ 133 Rear seat _________________ 116 Child seats ________________ 21 Safety belts ________________ 11 Folding down the rear seat ____ 116 Upholstery care ____________ 217 Seat adjustment ____________ 16 Seat heating _______________ 83 92 Interior lighting changing bulbs ___ 197 Interior light switches ___________ 105 Sunroof _____________________ 102 Break In Period _______________...

Page 6: ...___________ 168 Engine description ____________ 173 Changing engine oil____________ 177 Engine oil checking level topping up ______________ 176 Oil grade and viscosity__________ 238 Engine technical data __________ 238 Important considerations for driving 125 Wash wipe stalk switch____ 76 Topping up fluid _________ 186 Washer jets ____________ 187 Washer fluid ____________ 186 Power steering______...

Page 7: ...IR No sparks flames or smoking Flush eyes immediatly with water Do not tip battery Do not open battery KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN 000 12102 EP Shield eyes explosive gases can cause blindness or injury Get medical help fast Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY P N 53 52 000 12V 700A 125min SAE 12V 700A 70Ah EN Saab Automobile AB 53 53 057 Manufactured by Tudor S...

Page 8: ...e front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS USA CANADA Jack Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up JACKING INSTRUCTION 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park 2 Fit top of jack into ...

Page 9: ...window switches Risk of explosive gas Central locking lock Central locking unlock Trunk lid opening Headlights Windshield wipers Direction indicators Windshield washers Parking lights Defroster Hazard warn ing lights Rear window heating Front fog lights Cabin fan Rear fog light Coolant tem perature Radiator fan No charge to battery Fuel Foot brake Coolant level Engine oil pressure ABS brakes Examp...

Page 10: ...10 Safety Safety belts ___________ 11 Seats ________________ 16 Head restraints ________ 20 Child safety ___________ 21 Airbag________________ 26 Safety ...

Page 11: ...eat passenger is reminded to buckle up by the Saab Information Display SID WARNING Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic Safety belts must be worn at all times by all occupants Child safety see page 21 Check that the locking tongue is prop erly locked in the belt lock In the event of a crash a rear seat passengers not wearing a s...

Page 12: ...er freedom of movement The retractor locks up auto matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply the car tilts the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car s standardthree pointbelts Makesure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat If it is a booster seat cush ion may be necessary WARNING P...

Page 13: ...sted Refer to page 217 for how to check the func tion of the safety belts cleaning etc Belt height adjustment The belt guide on the door pillar for the front safety belts can be set at different heights Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as pos sible without rubbing against the neck To avoid chafing in the case of a short person the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch a f...

Page 14: ...safety belt in question is in use The safety belt pretensioners are not acti vated if the car rolls over The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by slacken ing the safety belt slightly to absorb the body s kinetic energy as gradually as possi ble WARNING If the car is involved in a crash ...

Page 15: ...to release the belt See page 217 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc WARNING Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised see page 116 If a cargo has to be placed on a seat it must be properly secured with the safety belt This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a crash which could cause personal injury C...

Page 16: ...c heating front seats option See pages 83 and 92 Height adjustment driver s seat Lift the lever to raise the seat The lever is spring loaded to return to its neutral posi tion Repeated lifting of the lever will increase the height in steps Press down the lever to lower the seat Repeated downward presses of the lever will lower the seat in steps Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of ...

Page 17: ...e backrest Lumbar support Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving so that the safety belt airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash in particular a rear end collision Adjusting the backrest ...

Page 18: ...ight of the seat with the rear section of the front lever Adjust the angle of the seat with the front section of the front lever Legroom adjustment Adjust the legroom with the front lever WARNING The seats are actuated by powerful motors Bear this in mind when adjust ing the seat and make sure that noth ing gets caught and damaged Ensure that nothing can be trapped behind the seat when adjusting i...

Page 19: ...ments can be made When a front door is open all seat settings can be adjusted for up to 20 minutes The memory also includes the door mirror settings Storing and restoring settings 1 Adjust the seat and the door mirrors The lumbar support is not included by the memory function 2 Press and hold the M button and then press one of the preselect buttons 1 2 or 3 A chime will sound to confirm that the s...

Page 20: ...ckward movement of the head The SAHR is a mechanical system actu atedby bodyweight The mechanism isbuilt into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint Therefore the SAHR does not normally need to be replaced or repaired after a rear end crash The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to a number of positions Raising grasp the head restraint on both si...

Page 21: ...ear and hurt themselves or others At gas stations take the remote control from the car while filling the tank Never allow children to climb on top of or under motor vehicles Always look for children before back ing your motor vehicle out of a garage or driveway To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning never let a car idle in the garage Supervise young children around buckets of water while washing your ...

Page 22: ...y belts Only certain child restraints are equipped to utilize the LATCH system The LATCH system is installed in the car to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for and equipped with LATCH attachments The LATCH system consists of top tether and lower anchorages also called ISOFIX In this vehicle LATCH is installed at the two outboard seating positions in the rear seat and there is...

Page 23: ...n 6 Follow the child restraint instructions to confirm that both restraint attachment arms are properly attached to the bars 7 Attach the top tether strap to the in car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions 8 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that the restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap Only use the belt sup...

Page 24: ...y belts as described in the child restraint installa tion instruction 4 Lower the headrest and route the tether over it 5 Attach the tether to the anchorage 2 in illustration 6 Close the cover to the middle position 3 in illustration 7 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 8 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that the restraint...

Page 25: ...child restraint in the back seat 2 Route the belt in the restraint according to the installation instruction of the restraint 3 Pull out the belt completely until it stops Then let the belt slowly pull in the slack Clicking sound indicates that the lock function is in work 4 Pull the shoulder belt tight to secure the child restraint in position 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on th...

Page 26: ...eacts differently depending on whether or not the front safety belts on the driver s and passenger sides are used Sit uations can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates If the force of the impact is small the airbag needs only to inflate to Stage I to provide optimum protection If the seat is positioned far forward the person occupying the seat is fairly short only Stage I is activ...

Page 27: ...sioners side airbags and inflat able curtains Which airbag system components are deployed depends on a number of factors such as the force of the crash and the angle of impact If the airbag system registers forces equiv alent to a high speed crash airbags inflated to Stage II the inflatable curtains will also be activated see page 32 If the airbags are deployed the positive terminal of the battery...

Page 28: ...ctronic control module and central sensor 6 Sensor side airbags and inflatable curtains 7 Side airbag 8 Sensor side airbags and inflatable curtains 9 Inflatable curtain 10 Passenger airbag 11 Inflatable curtain 12 Sensors in front bumper Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of a crash ...

Page 29: ...es to anything you might have in your mouth such as a pipe for instance Some components of the airbag will be warm for a short time In some circumstances the airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates deflates Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering wheel center padding If the airbag warning light remains on after the car has been started or comes on w...

Page 30: ...heSAFESTplace for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the airbag ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front seat passenger Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a crash The glove compartment must be closed while travelling An open glo...

Page 31: ...nsioners on both sides are deployed Keep feet on the floor never put feet up on the dash on the seat or out of the window Do not carry anything in your lap WARNING This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra seat cover should be fitted Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either Never place...

Page 32: ...ead rested against the side window The inflat able curtain is designed to inflate between the window and the head Resting the head against the window could prevent the inflatable curtain from providing the intended protection Hang only light clothes from the hooks on the rear seat courtesy handles The items of clothing must not contain heavy or sharp objects Do not use wire coat hangers Do not pos...

Page 33: ...the door Bear this in mind for example if someone is sleeping in the car The inflat able curtain comes down from the headlin ing and covers a large portion of the side windows Prohibited seating position Inflated inflatable curtain Inflated inflatable curtain ...

Page 34: ...th a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the frontal airbag system The module records infor mation about the readiness of the system whenthesystemcommandsairbaginflation anddriver s safety beltusageat deployment or in a near deployment crash The module also records speed engine rpm brake and throttle data etc Servicing the airbag system The airbag system must be ins...

Page 35: ...s very quickly and power fully in order to protect an adult before they are thrown forward in a serious frontal crash How do I position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate Don t have your seat too far forward Recline the seat back to increase the dis tance between you and the airbag Forshort drivers special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer Airbags infl...

Page 36: ...emember the noise of the inflation at all all they remember is the noise of the crash Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed Definitely not Children 12 and under or shorter than55 inches 140 cn can be killed by the airbag The back seat is the safest place for chil dren Never put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air b...

Page 37: ...37 Security Doors ________________ 38 Central locking ________ 38 Car alarm _____________ 46 Manually opening the fuel filler door ________ 52 Security ...

Page 38: ... electronic code that is unique to your car When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch this code is checked If the code is incorrect the car will not start The car is supplied with two remote con trols It is possible to have up to five remote controls programmed for the car at any one time If one is lost a replacement should be obtained as soon as possible Contact your Saab deale...

Page 39: ...er to page 44 Button Pressed once Pressed twice Hold and press the button 2 s Locks all doors fuel filler door and trunk lid Comfort closing see page 100 Unlocks driver s door and fuel filler door The other doors are unlocked and the trunk lid switch is enabled Comfort opening see page 99 Unlocks and slightly opens trunk lid Checks number of remote con trols see page 43 Turns on exterior and cabin...

Page 40: ... car that uses the same frequency as the remote control may cause interference to the remote con trol signal In this case retry from another angle and aim at the receiver located by the steering wheel If remote unlocking should fail to work 1 Remove the traditional key from the remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse of the remote control This key only fits the front left hand door 2 ...

Page 41: ...doors 2 Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key see page 40 The car is now locked but the car alarm will remain inactive Trunk lid Opening The trunk lid is unlock and slightly opened when the button on the remote control or driver s door is pressed once The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm The movement sensor in the cabin will be disarmed Closing The t...

Page 42: ...he car is left with one or more doors open the interior lighting will be switched off auto matically after 20 minutes This is to prevent the battery from running flat Also if the car has electrically adjustable seats these will cease to operate Child safety locks The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are activated by means of a catch next to the door latch Insert a screwdriver o...

Page 43: ...ber of remote controls that are programmed for the car 1 Insert the remote control into the ignition switch and turn it to ON 2 Press the button on the remote control 3 The Saab Information Display SID will now display the number of remote controls that are programmed for your car and which of these 1 5 is in the ignition switch Example of SID message NOTICE The trunk release handle was not design...

Page 44: ...s of the battery 1 Press the emblem on the reverse of the remote control to remove the traditional key 2 Insert the tip of the key into the small slot and turn the key to split the remote control WARNING Keep the battery and other small compo nents of the remote control out of reach of children NOTICE The electronics of the remote control are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Incor rect handlin...

Page 45: ...n switch If the car has a car alarm this will be silenced The remote control and receiver unit are now synchronized Immobilizer The remote control contains an electronic code that is unique to your car When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch this code is checked and the LED double flashes for 3 seconds If the code is correct the car can be started Each time you remove the remo...

Page 46: ...a passer by as an attempted break in The alarm is armed11 seconds after the car has been locked by remote control During the delay period the LED shines constantly It will then start to flash once every 3 seconds The LED is located on the fascia If a door or the trunk lid is open when the car is locked with the remote control the LED will flash 3 times per second for 11 seconds Check that the door...

Page 47: ...ripped If the alarm is triggered the following alarm signals will be set off all direction indicators flash for 5 minutes the horn sounds for 30 second intervals with 10 second breaks max 10 cycles The signals can vary between markets and due to legal and insurance require ments Switching off the alarm if tripped If the alarm has been triggered direction indicatorsflashing andhornsounding it can b...

Page 48: ...the INFO dial 4 Select Door alarm only 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the INFO dial The movement and tilt sensors will be reac tivated automatically the next time you start the car You can activate the sensors man ually before the engine is started as described above NOTICE It is possible to inadvertently deacti vate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car if the button on the key ...

Page 49: ...s Press and hold the button on the remote control for more than 2 seconds or if you are sitting in the car Press and hold the or button on one of the front doors for more than 2 seconds To switch off the alarm Press one of the remote control buttons or if you are sitting in the car the or buttons on one of the front doors Full theft alarm The alarm will be triggered if a window is smashed and some...

Page 50: ...the ignition switch Movement sensor The movement sensor trips the alarm if it regis ters a movement in the cabin Remote control Normal range 5 16 yds 5 15 metres In favorable conditions the range can be signif icantly greater Remote control battery Normal life approx 4 years Change the battery when the SID displays Remote control battery low Replace battery See Changing the key battery page 44 Car...

Page 51: ... valid remote control inserted or removed from ignition switch Double flashes for 3 s SID message Reason action Key not accepted Contact Saab dealer Error when remote control inserted into ignition switch Remote control battery low Replace battery Battery needs replacing See page 44 X standard key Y valet key Key No Z Check of the number of remote controls programmed for your car See page 43 Alarm...

Page 52: ... the fascia see page 201 If this fuse has blown or the new fuse blows the fuel filler door can be opened as follows 1 Open the hatch on the right hand side of the trunk 2 Loosen the two screws do not unscrew them fully Lift up the screws and press them out of their keys The fuel filler door can now be opened as usual Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified Lock motor for fuel...

Page 53: ...ments ___________ 59 Information display main instrument panel_ 62 Saab Information Display SID ________________ 64 Switches _____________ 72 Wipers and washers ____ 76 Manual climate control system______________ 79 Automatic climate control system ACC __ 84 Instruments and controls ...

Page 54: ...ault arises in the antilock brake system The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation Antilock braking warning Antilock brake malfunction Contact Saab dealer Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Speedometer 3 Turbo gauge 4 Fuel gauge 5 Engine temperature gauge 6 Information display 7 Trip meter reset button...

Page 55: ... oil pressure can cause serious engine damage Oil pressure low Make a safe stop Turn off engine Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illuminated Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light indi cates an engine related problem While your car may be able to be driven with the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light illuminated limp home mode you are advised to have your car service...

Page 56: ...level is still normal you may drive the car with considerable cau tion to the nearest Saab dealer to have the brake system checked The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution EBD This distrib utes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels in such a way as to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of the car s load If a fault arises in the EBD function the and ...

Page 57: ...warning light WARNING Always apply the parking brake when parking see page 148 Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving Airbag warning light Airbag malfunction Contact Saab dealer WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly One or mo...

Page 58: ...or down a steep hill Changing up a gear when the symbol comes on does however improve fuel econ omy Make it a habit to shift up when the symbol lights up Autochecking of lights main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should come on when the ignition switch is turned to ON They should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault free self di...

Page 59: ...elled in miles on U S vehicles and on Cana dian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres and the trip meter in miles and tenths kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles Reset button The reset button is positioned immediately to the left of the speedometer Ignition ON Press once resets the trip meter Ignition OFF Press once enables you to read the odometer and trip meter Pre...

Page 60: ...der heavy engine loads choose the highest possible gear ratio and the lowest possible engine speed and avoid shifting down Ifthe needle repeatedly enters the redzone stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and check the coolant level see page 179 NOTICE If the needle despite the above action enters the red zone stop the car in a suit able place and allow the engine to idle If the needle contin...

Page 61: ...le repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is limiting the boost pressure you should contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible When the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph 230 km h acceleration is limited by reducing the boost pressure The pres sure gauge then moves towards the middle of the white field indicating a drop in engine power...

Page 62: ...splay Cars with automatic transmission The odometer and trip meter readings are shown on the left hand side of the display Various information and faults are displayed in the center of the display The selected gear position is shown on the right hand side of the display This symbol comes on when a message or warning is displayed on the Saab Informa tion Display SID The currentgear position is disp...

Page 63: ...144 andElectronic Stability Program ESP on page 146 TCS or ESP indicator certain variants only WARNING 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 144 146 TCS OFF or ESP OFF indicat...

Page 64: ...time you start the car You can adjust the settings of several of the car s systems such as the clock alarm and climate control system These are known as Profiler Profiler Adjustments can be made with the control unit situated between the main instrument panel and the audio system This is called Profiler 1 Activate Profiler by pressing the CUSTOMIZE button 2 Turn the INFO dial until the appropriate...

Page 65: ...ettings Air Distribution A C Mode Dual Single Zone Default Settings System Settings page 70 Language Unit Speed Scale Illum Service Info WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s attention can otherwise easily be distracted from the road Temp Outdoor temperature D T E Estimated range distance to empty fuel tank Fuel Ø Average f...

Page 66: ... Ø Trip Dist used as trip meter 2 Press and hold the CLEAR button for approx 1 second The selected function will now be reset Resetting the trip computer 1 Select one of the functions using the INFO dial Fuel Ø Speed Ø D T E Arriv Trip Dist used as trip meter 2 Press and hold the CLEAR button approx 3 seconds until audible confir mation is given Speed warning This value is preset to 55 mph 90 km h...

Page 67: ...ng value for the trip meter will be the last distance set for the Dist function Example The Dist function is set to 100 miles After the count down has reached 0 miles Dist will act as a trip meter beginning at 100 miles Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained When will I arrive if I know how far I have to drive and know what my average speed will be This function sh...

Page 68: ...al until given audible confirmation 3 Turn the INFO dial to set the year 4 Press the INFO dial 5 Turn the INFO dial to set the month 6 Press the INFO dial 7 Turn the INFO dial to set the day 8 Confirm the setting by pressing the INFO dial Night Panel To 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 ...

Page 69: ...ng the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select Speed Scale Illum Select 0 160 mph or 0 90 mph Clock Settings can be made from Profiler 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select Clock Alarm using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select Set Clock 5 Select Manual Explanation of setting the clock System Settings Speed Scale Illum 0 160 mph 0 90 mph Clock Alarm Set Clock Manua...

Page 70: ...ting the alarm time System Settings Under this heading you can make system settings such as change the display lan guage units and service information 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select the desired heading using the INFO dial 5 Press in the INFO dial Clock Alarm Set Alarm Alarm 00 00 Set Alarm on Alarm on Al...

Page 71: ...for intermediate service Time for main and intermediate service Time for main service Reset Service Ind Are you sure Yes No Language Select the desired language The num ber of languages can vary between markets Unit Select the desired group of units Speed Scale Illum Select the proportion of the speedo meter to be illuminated in Night Panel mode Service Info Service Data Theapproximateconditionoft...

Page 72: ...ts see page 74 Low beam headlights are turned on when the ignition switch is turned to ON and turned off when the switch is turned back to LOCK High low beam To switch between high and low beam pull the control stalk all the way towards the steering wheel Headlight switch must be ON The symbol on the main instrument panel shows when the high beam is on Headlight flasher To flash your headlights pu...

Page 73: ...n or signs on the button above the NIGHT PANEL button Headlight levelling cars with Bi Xenon headlights Cars with Bi Xenon headlights are equipped with an automatic headlight level ling system with self calibrates each time the vehicle is started If a fault arises in the automatic headlight levelling system the headlights will be angled down to avoid daz zling drivers in oncoming traffic Adjust yo...

Page 74: ...ons governing the use of rear fog lights Front fog lights The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility These are automatically turned off when the engine is switched off When the car is next started the fog lights will have to be switched back on manually by pressing the fog light switch If the engine is restarted within 30 seconds the front fog lights will remain on Acquaint yourself wi...

Page 75: ...mate control panel When the button is pressed all the direction indicators and the symbol in the button flash simultaneously If an indicator bulb breaks the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled Hazard warning lights should only be used if because of an accident or breakdown the car constitutes a hazard to other road users WARNING Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to...

Page 76: ...o leave the wipers positioned vertically on the windshield proceed as follows 1 Switch off the engine and remove the remote control 2 Activate the wipers within the next 16 seconds by pressing the stalk switch down When the ignition is next switched on the wipers will return to their home position Washers Activate the washers by pulling the stalk switch towards the steering wheel When the washers ...

Page 77: ...last washed The headlight washers are not activated at speeds in excess of 125 mph 200 km h Rain sensor option The rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers The sensor is located on the windshield beside the rearview mirror The system varies the frequency of wiping between single sweeps and continuous wiping depending on the amount of pre cipitation Washer fluid level low Refill WAR...

Page 78: ...elect Rain Sensor using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select the sensitivity by turning the dial 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the INFO dial The sensitivity of the sensor is also affected by the amount of daylight The sensor is somewhat more sensitive at night This adjustment is automatic Explanation of sensor sensitivity Rain Sensor High Medium Low High The sensor is set to high...

Page 79: ...he performance of the A C sys tem all windows and the sunroof should be shut To reduce potential misting on the insides of the windows the glass should be cleaned with a quality glass cleaner How often this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is if there are smokers in the car the windows will need to be cleaned more fre quently The output of air is controlled by the fan speed Temper...

Page 80: ...severe cold On starting with a cold engine set the fan speed to 2 or 3 and select maximum heat and defroster to heat the cabin and demist the wind shield as quickly as possible When the engine is warmer and the temperature gauge starts to rise fan setting 4 may be chosen Once the windshield is clear the air distribution control should be turned to If the rear seat passengers desire more warmth to ...

Page 81: ...81 Instruments and controls Defroster Panel Floor Defroster panel and floor Winter defroster Winter comfort setting Summer overcast Summer sunny Settings for various weather conditions ...

Page 82: ...gets too hot the A C compressor will be turned off and the follow ing message will be shown on the Saab Information Display SID Condensation water When the A C compressor is on the incom ing air is dehumidified The resulting con densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked The ...

Page 83: ...ng sharp objects on the parcel shelf to avoid damaging the heating element The seatcushionsand backrests ofthe front seats are heated Seat heating is thermostatically controlled It can be switched on when the seat temper ature is below 102 F 39 C and is switched off at temperatures above 105 F 41 C Switch off the seat heating once the seat is warm Electrically heated rear window external mirrors E...

Page 84: ...esire To optimize the performance of the air con ditioning system all windows and the sun roof should be shut The air vents in the fascia must be open The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required it is heated To reduce potential misting on the insides of the windows the glass should be cleaned with a qualit...

Page 85: ...d at that temperature after allowance has been made for the airflow relative humidity solar radiation and so on currently prevailing inside the car The most usual temperature setting is between 66 74 F 19 23 C depending on personal preference and what clothing is worn Change the temperature setting in 2 F 1 C steps Make sure the air vents are open when cooling the cabin in warm weather Settings wh...

Page 86: ...vered the ACC system will not be able to regulate the cabin climate as intended especially in strong sunshine Condensation water When the A C compressor is on the incom ing air is dehumidified The resulting con densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked The warmer the ambient...

Page 87: ...he car the outside air temperature is between 32 F and 40 F 0 and 5 C the A C compressor is switched on Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual air distribution selections When the engine is started the ACC system will be in AUTO mode provided that no air distribution set tings are programmed under Profiler see page 93 The A C compressor must be turned on and off manually with the AC bu...

Page 88: ...g and fan speed will increase Defroster The A C compressor will be switched on if it was previously disengaged the air distribution will switch to Defroster and the fan speed will increase 6 bars on the display out of a maximum of 8 When the system is switched OFF The fan and A C compressor are switched off The temperature control is set to 0 heat The current air distribution setting is retained R...

Page 89: ...stribution When defroster is chosen all the front windows are demisted High fan speed The air is directed to the defroster vents Normal temperature control Recirculation OFF Rear window and door mirror heating ON The system will remain in defroster mode until the or button is pressed The following three buttons for air distribution can be selected indi vidually or in combination Press the button o...

Page 90: ...90 Instruments and controls Shown below are several examples of air distribution Panel Floor front and rear Windshield floor front and rear Panel floor front and rear ...

Page 91: ...as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity or when passengers are perspiring heavily or wearing wet clothes The following mea sures are recommended if such problems should occur 1 Select and set the temperature to 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 Windshield panel floor front and rear ...

Page 92: ...ated Heating is thermostatically controlled Heating is controlled manually but can also be automatic Refer to Profiler on page 93 Three heating levels are available Pressing the button once will turn the heating on atfull power Press the button again to reduce the heating One press of the button the thermostat cuts out at 107 F 42 C Two presses ofthe button the thermostat cuts out at 98 F 37 C Thr...

Page 93: ...C Mode Dual Single Zone or Default Settings by turning the dial 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the INFO dial Once you have adjusted the ACC system settings under Profiler CUSTOMIZE will appear on the ACC display Climate System Rear Defroster Auto Manual Heated Seats Auto Manual Fan Settings High speed Medium speed Low speed Air Distribution Auto Manual Windshield Panel Floor A C Mode Auto A ...

Page 94: ... if the heat ing is turned off automatically by the system Manual See Electric heating front seats option on page 92 This is one of the Default Settings Fan Settings High speed This selection give a slightly higher fan speed than Medium speed though with continued automatic regulation Medium speed Normal automatic fan speed This is one of the Default Settings Low speed This selection give a slight...

Page 95: ...ra ture is above 41 F 5 C The A C will be off the next time the engine is started Dual Single Zone Dual zone Individual temperature setting for each zone see page 85 The sys tem saves the settings when the engine is switched off This is one of the Default Settings Single zone Common temperature setting when the engine is started If the temper aturesettingforthepassengerzone is changed the system w...

Page 96: ...96 Instruments and controls This page has been left blank ...

Page 97: ...nt _________ 98 Electric windows______ 99 Sunroof _____________ 102 Interior lighting _______ 105 Cup holder___________ 107 Ashtray______________ 108 Storage compartments_ 109 Rearview mirrors______ 110 Trunk _______________ 116 Interior equipment ...

Page 98: ...to lock the steering wheel in position When returning the release lever to its locked position you may need to adjust the position of the steering wheel slightly to allow the lock mechanism to engage cor rectly Steering wheel lock see page 123 Horn signal Activate the horn by pressing one of the three areas shown above on the steering wheel pad WARNING Only adjust the steering wheel while the car ...

Page 99: ... open or when the button is released Automatic opening Press the button all the way down and release it Comfort opening option Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the sunroof Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and sun roof start to open approx 2 s WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos ing the side windows Risk of serious or fatal ...

Page 100: ...e closed and door mirrors retracted takes roughly 2 s The doors must be shut Confirmation that closing has finished is provided by the direction indicators which flash once No confirmation indicates that closing was not possible This may be due to a door being open or a window requiring calibration Pinch protection On certain model variants the electric win dows are equipped with pinch protection ...

Page 101: ...ectric windows must be calibrated for the pinch protection to work Fully open and close the windows at least twice You will hear a chime after successful calibration Deactivating the rear window switches The in the driver s door deactivates the window switches in the rear doors The illuminated switch will change colour from green to orange deactivated WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the window...

Page 102: ...o the comfort position To open the sunroof further release the control and then once again press it rearward Automatic opening Slide the control rearward to the second position and release it The sunroof will open to the comfort position To open the sunroof further slide the control rearward a second time WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos ing the electric sunroof Risk of serious or f...

Page 103: ...lly from the ventilation position you must first close it slide the control forward You can then slide the control rearward to open the sun roof The sunroof incorporates an interior man ual sliding sun blind Comfort opening option Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the sunroof Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and sun roof start to open a...

Page 104: ... question 3 Close the sunroof with the button on the roof console The pinch protection will be operative the next time the sunroof is operated Emergency operation of the sunroof In an emergency such as if there is an elec trical failure the sunroof can be operated with a screwdriver Remove the lens from the roof console Use a screwdriver to press in the pin in the slot in the center of the motor s...

Page 105: ... light switch is in the mid position the lighting is switched off automatically roughly 20 seconds after the last door is closed or when the ignition is switched ON The lighting dims gradually until off If a door is left open and the light switch is in position 2 or 3 and the ignition is OFF the interior lighting will be switched off automat ically after 20 minutes to save the battery The glove co...

Page 106: ...ting comes on when the cover is raised Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed If the trunk lid is left open the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat Sun visor with vanity mirror ...

Page 107: ...lder should not be used to hold cups made of china or glass as these can cause personal injury in the event of a crash Use only paper mugs plastic bottles or aluminium cans Avoid spillage particularly of hot drinks NOTICE Take care not to spill any liquid on the audio system when using the cup hold ers Soft drinks in particular can cause malfunctions Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center conso...

Page 108: ...cket in the stor age compartment under the armrest between the front seats to charge a mobile phone for example There is a recess on each side of the compartment which will accept a lead so that you can close the lid without damaging the charger lead WARNING The maximum output of the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W 20 A The rating ofthe socketin the compartment between the seats is the same Over...

Page 109: ...lling An open glove compart ment door could cause personal injury in the event of a crash Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air cars with ACC only This allows the storage of chocolate and chilled drinks for example Storage compartment between front seats Open the glove compartment with the button on the left of the moulding Storage pocket on front edge of seats Storage pocket on bac...

Page 110: ...age 18 Manual retraction The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked The mirrors can also be retracted manually Thiscan be useful when parking in tight spaces such as on the car deckofa ferry Remembertoreturnthe door mirrors to their normal positions before driving off Reversing position On certain model variants the passenger side mirror glass can be angled down to facilitate reversing ...

Page 111: ...detects for example if the car following has not dimmed its headlights The rearview mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver This dark ening is stepless The mirror returns to its normal state when the strong light source diminishes The autodimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear view mirror NOTE Towing a trailer ca...

Page 112: ...ntrol and the desired button on the rear view mirror at the same time 4 The LED will now start to flash slowly at first and then rapidly The rapidly flash ing LED indicates that programming is complete and that you can release the buttons The remote control may stop transmitting during programming If so continue to hold the button on the rearview mirror and release and press the button on the remo...

Page 113: ...s to open You can of course still use your original garage door opener even if you have pro grammed the garage opener in the rearview mirror Garage doors with rolling security codes Garage doors with rolling security codes manufactured after 1996 can be identified as follows Read the instruction manual for the garage door Programming the garage opener in the rearview mirror seems to be successful ...

Page 114: ...st accept any interference received including inter ference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device mus...

Page 115: ...sure a correct bearing 1 Study the illustrations to determine the correct zone 2 Press and hold button 5 until ZONE is shown in the display on the mirror 6 s The zone number is now also shown 3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number There are 15 zones from which to choose Once the correct zone is selected release the button and wait 4 seconds The compass will now display the bearing C...

Page 116: ...sure that it locks properly in place and that the seatbelt does not get caught If the left hand backrest is not properly locked in position the follow ing message is displayed on the SID equivalent message displayed for right hand backrest Trunk Release Handle see page 118 Emergency opening of the narrow backrest see page 119 Rear left seat backrest unlocked WARNING Never driver the car if the bac...

Page 117: ...nd unlock the lock Alternatively you can unlock the hatch from the trunk WARNING Keep hands well clear of all moving parts Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash See also page 162 When folding the backrest back upright make sure that it is locked corre...

Page 118: ...y heavy bags on the floor Place smaller and lighter bags on top Secure heavy and bulky items using the four lashing eyes provided in the trunk This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash Secure small items if the backrest is folded down Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury The rear seat mus...

Page 119: ...r 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat Emergency opening of the narrow backrest The narrow section of the backrest can be opened in an emergency if the car is without electricity not possible to open trunk lid and you need to access the trunk for a warn ing triangle for example Remove the cover and depress the yellow lever forward Tools and spare wheel see page 212 Cover over emerge...

Page 120: ...120 Interior equipment This page has been left blank ...

Page 121: ...144 Electronic Stability Program ESP ______ 146 Parking brake_________ 148 Parking ______________ 148 Economical driving_____ 153 Driving in cold weather__ 155 Driving in hot climates __ 156 Towing a trailer ________ 157 Driving with a roof rack load ________________ 161 Driving with a load _____ 162 Driving with the trunk lid open________________ 163 Driving in deep water ___ 163 Driving at night...

Page 122: ...on The remote control can be removed regardless of the position of the gear lever OFF position Parts of the electrical system are operative Do not leave the remote control in the OFF position with the engine not running as this could cause the battery to run flat in a matter of hours Cars with automatic transmission The gear lever is not locked See also page 135 ON position The entire electrical s...

Page 123: ...started 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 40 The car is now locked but the alarm is inactive Starting the engine Steering wheel locked Pull out key turn steering wheel Try again Steering lock malfunc Make a safe stop Contact Saab deale...

Page 124: ...cing the engine or loading it heavily before it has warmed up Do not drive away before the warning and indicator lights have gone out The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed 1 Make sure the parking brake is applied 2 Depress the clutch pedal but do not touch the accelerator 3 Start...

Page 125: ...high altitude the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen Aprotective function interruptionofthe fuel supply limits the engine speed 2 Stopping the engine Do not rev the engine immediately before switching it off stop the engine when it is idling 3 Regulating the charging pressure The system is optimized for AON 90 One of the advantage...

Page 126: ... 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 NOTICE If the engine sounds strange there is a malfunction Contact a Saab dealer immediately The use of fuel with too low ...

Page 127: ...ry grass or other combustible material The catalytic converter gets very hot and could there fore start a fire Never drive off if the engine is misfiring If you bump start the car when the engine is already at normal working temperature the engine must start to run on all cylin ders Abort bump starting if the engine fails to start immediately Failure to strictly follow these instructions can resul...

Page 128: ...ations If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used the maximum levels approved by Saab are 5 by volume of methanol or 10 by volume of ethanol The most common type of ether used is MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether of which fuel may contain a maximum of 15 by volume WARNING Gasoline fumes are highly explosive Therefore never smoke while refueling never use gasoline for any purpose other than as ...

Page 129: ... fuel filler door see page 52 The most effective way to prevent conden sation forming in the tank and thus avoid possible running problems is to keep the tank full Refer to page 155 for information regarding gasoline anti freeze NOTICE Do not overfill Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is needed when the temperature rises Tighten fuel filler cap NOTICE Fill to maximum ...

Page 130: ...s which help in reducing pollution from all motor vehicles provided that the follow ing blending percentages are met by such fuels Up to 10 ethanol by volume with corro sion inhibitors Up to 15 MTBE by volume methyl tertiary butyl ether Up to 5 methanol by volume with an equal amount of a suitable co solvent and added corrosion inhibitors Other less common fuel additives used by some gasoline deal...

Page 131: ...ut don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accel erating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy con stant knock that means you have a problem NOTICE Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above or the use of methanol blended gasoline without suitable co solvents and corrosion inhibitors can da...

Page 132: ...ethylcyclopen tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT Saab does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to y...

Page 133: ...ipped with a manual transmission have a Shift up light on the instrument panel The light begins to work after the vehicle is warmed up and provides you with a good indication when to shift to a higher gear It is not necessary or recommended to follow the shift up recommendations in all driving conditions for example when driv ing in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill grades However shifting wit...

Page 134: ... transmission could be damaged WARNING Depress the brake pedalwhen shifting the selector lever from P or N The car must be at a standstill before P R or Nis selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of P If the car is still moving when a drive position is subse quently selected this could cause a crash or damage the automatic trans mission Never park the car with...

Page 135: ...ed increases in transmission temperature Certain variants use a special change pat tern for the first few minutes after a cold start so that the catalytic converter reaches its working temperature more quickly Thermal transmission protection The transmission has built in protection against overheating This protection is pro vided by the control module which changes gear change patterns 1 If the te...

Page 136: ...s strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads To avoid the transmission fluid overheating always drive with the selector lever in the D posi tion The adaptive gear change patterns are then active High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can also cause the transmission fluid to overheat Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid Towing Towing of cars with automatic tr...

Page 137: ...t is a yellow plastic lever Use a thin tool such as a screwdriver to press and hold the plastic lever while moving the selector lever from P to N 4 Remove the tool 5 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately otherwise it should remain on Check fuse 6 in the engine bay fuse box If the fuse is OK the battery may be dead Contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rect...

Page 138: ...press the brake pedal to move the selector lever from the neutral position N In neutral thetransmission is disengaged from the engine The engine can be started but make sure the parking brake is on to prevent unexpected movement To prevent the engine and transmission becoming hotter than necessary select N for long stops with the engine running e g when stuck in a traffic jam At traffic lights lea...

Page 139: ...hen you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking to enable you to remain in a low gear for an extended period of time If the road surface is slippery you may wish to pull off in 2nd or 3rd to reduce the risk of wheel spin When descending steep hills you should select a low gear to increase the braking effect of the engine and thus spare the brakes Manual gear selections are displaye...

Page 140: ...the engine while the cruise control is ON the system will be ON the next time the engine is started To set the desired speed 1 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 speed You can increase the speed in any of the following ways Accelerate to the desired speed Jog the control to SET or SET ...

Page 141: ...al is depressed cars with manual transmis sion When the switch is slid to To disengage the system temporarily When the switch is slid to OFF When the TCS ESP system is operative When position N is selected cars with automatic transmission Braking It 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 surfa...

Page 142: ... time especially when driving in heavy rain through water collected on the road in snow on a wet road surface or in salty slush In such condi tions the brakes may take longer than normal to take effect To rectify this touch the brake pedal periodically to dry the brakes out The same applies after the car has been washed or when the weather is very humid Avoid parking the car with wet brakes Before...

Page 143: ...ssary steer to safety Do not release the brakepedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger is past The above is critical If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to the brake pedal This means that the driver can brake gently to test the condi tion of the road and adapt their driving accordingly It is well worth practising the use of ABS ...

Page 144: ... front wheels and the road surface is so low that one or both of the wheels would lose their grip were the car not equipped with the TCS e g When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing with the front wheels on different surfaces e g one slippery and one dry the TCS functions like an electronic differ ential lock making sure that both wheels rotate at the same speed When the car is pulling away o...

Page 145: ...S is switched on automatically when the engine is started You can switch the system off manually with the TCS button whereupon the light under the speedometer will come on The TCS cannot be switched off if the car is trav elling 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 detect...

Page 146: ... acceleration steering wheel position and braking pres sure The values provided by these sensors are used to calculate the actual direction of the car the intentions of the driver and whether the ESP should be engaged If this direction does not agree with that intended by the driver calculated from the steering wheel position the ESP is engaged The ESP improves the driver s chances of retaining co...

Page 147: ...ver Turning ESP system off The system can be turned off manually with the ESP button whereupon the light under the speedometer will come on The car must be travelling slower than 35 mph 60 km h The TCS is also disengaged The ESP is always engaged during braking even if it has been switched off manually with the ESP button If a fault is detected in the system the following message will be displayed...

Page 148: ... parked for a long time refer to page 150 Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control Do not use the parking brake while driving Grasp the parking brake lever in such a way that no fingers get trapped when you release the parking brake Release park brake WARNING Never leave children or pets unat tended in the car In warm sunny weather the temperature inside the car can reach ...

Page 149: ...ect visible in the car Clothing packages and bags attract thieves Do not leave small objects such as CDs sunglasses and coins visible If possible park in a well lit conspicu ous parking space Thieves strike whenever and wher ever they are given the opportunity 1 Downhill with curb Turn the wheels toward the curb and edge the car forwards until the wheel lightly touches the curb 2 Uphill with curb ...

Page 150: ...s a few times Fill the fuel tank to prevent condensation forming in it Top up the coolant and check the anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the parking brake OFF If necessary use wheel chocks Disconnect the negative battery lead If frost is likely to occur during the storage period remove the battery and store it in a frost free p...

Page 151: ...r is too small The system is activated automatically when reverse is engaged or selected When the sensors detect an object within the moni tored area pulses of sound will be heard The frequency of these pulses increases as the car comes closer to the object When the distance to the object is less than 1 ft 30 cm a continuous tone will be heard When an object is approximately 3 ft 90 cm from the ca...

Page 152: ...rs are located in the black trim on the rear bumper The system can be switched off using Profiler 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select Park Assistance using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select SPA on or SPA off 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the INFO dial Explanation of SPA on and SPA off NOTICE The sensors must be kept clean to func tion well Ice snow and dirt...

Page 153: ...fter the engine has started from cold will be 23 5 mpg 12 l 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 16 l 100 km at outside temp of 32 F 0 C increase of 60 14 mpg 20 l 100 km at outside temp of 4 F 20 C increase of 100 It is clear from the diagram that both dis tance driven and outside temperature have a significant impact on fuel consumption after a cold start If the car is nor...

Page 154: ... Practical road tests have demonstrated that substantial savings in fuel consumption can be made if the above advice is followed Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption as do unpaved roads and driving in hilly country the amount of fuel saved driving downhill is less than the additional amount required to climb the hill Engine block heater standard equipment in Canada accessory in U S ...

Page 155: ...ndensation is caused by temperature fluctuations either in the outside temper ature alone or when the car is alternately parked outdoors and in a garage The car is equipped with tires designed to provide optimum grip on both wet and dry roads although this has been achieved at the expense of somewhat reduced grip on snow and ice For regular driving on snow and ice we therefore recommend that winte...

Page 156: ...on the temperature gauge falls wait until a normal temperature is shown about in the middle of the scale before switching off the engine If the coolant needs to be topped up carefully unscrew the expansion tank cap Fill as required with a mixture of 50 antifreeze and 50 clean water Use an antifreeze approved by Saab 3 Have the car s cooling system checked at a Saab dealer WARNING Do not drive at s...

Page 157: ...aab towbar that is designed and tested for your Saab Contact your Saab dealer for advice on which towbar is designed for your car WARNING Do not drive with a trailer on inclines steeper than 15 The load on the drive front wheels will be so low that the wheels can start to spin and prevent further progress In addition the car s parking brake may not always be sufficient to hold the car and trailer ...

Page 158: ...ed A C compressor is switched off Max engine torque is reduced The following message will be displayed on the SID if the transmission fluid becomes too hot If this message appears stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out The selector lever should be in position P When continuing your journey manually select a low gear in which the engi...

Page 159: ...ler makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination As regards two wheel trailer concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible The trailer should be loaded so that the load on the towball is 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg Note that this load must be included in the total load for the car If this now exceeds the specified load capacity the load in...

Page 160: ...red Make sure that the trailer s jockey wheel is raised and locked Check the distribution of the load so that the car and trailer are well balanced Check that the rearview mirrors provide the best possible rearward vision Make sure the trailer s safety cable is correctly attached Driving considerations Always take extra care when towing a trailer as the car s handling will be different and its bra...

Page 161: ...ers on the roof of the car 2 Inserta screwwithwasherinto eachroof carrier foot Fit a seal onto each screw 3 The roof carriers are marked front and back 4 Bolt the roof carriers to the brackets in the roof 5 Check that the roof carriers are firmly mounted WARNING A roof load will affect the car s center of gravity and aerodynamics Be aware of this when cornering and driv ing in crosswinds Adjust yo...

Page 162: ...load and speed of the car see page 245 The tire pressures given apply to cold tires that is tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature The tire pressure increases approximately 4 psi 27 kPa as the tires become warm e g during highway driving When the temper ature of the tires changes by 50 F 10 C the tire pressure will change 2 psi 13 kPa Neverreduce thepressure ofa hottire...

Page 163: ... likely to be greater at night than during the day Do not stare at the headlights of oncom ing vehicles Avoid driving at night if you have poor eyesight Night vision deteriorates with age Keep your car s headlights windows and mirrors clean Also if you wear glasses make sure they are clean Make sure you are well rested before starting a long journey Take a break every other hour Only eat light mea...

Page 164: ...vier than the vehicle on tow Never allow passengers to ride in the car when it is on tow Always seek professional help if the car needs to be recovered The ignition switch must be in the ON position if the car is moved with the engine not running The steering wheel lock disengages when the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch if the battery has sufficient charge WARNING Make sure th...

Page 165: ...pe being jerked violently Cars with automatic transmission Always observe the speed limit for vehicles on tow Whatever the speed limit the car must not be towed at speeds exceeding 30 mph 50 km h nor for a distance of more than 30 miles 50 km If the car needs to be transported over a longer distance a tow truck or flatbed truck must be called out The engine cannot be started by towing or pushing t...

Page 166: ... purpose on the underside of the car The attachment points are oblong hole that have been reinforced to cope with the stresses that arise during this type of transport Transporting the car NOTICE If a car with sports lowered chassis is transported for example on a flat bed truck take extra care not to damage the spoiler and or underbody Attachment points for anchorage straps ...

Page 167: ...ced The car must not be driven with more than one compact spare wheel at a time Avoid driving against the curb Do not use snow chains Do not fit the wheel cover this would conceal the warning text WARNING Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h The tire can overheat affecting the car s roadholding Tire pressure refer to page 243 The spare wheel or punctured wheel must be stowed under the trunk floor and secu...

Page 168: ...tery Therefore always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the battery The battery contains corrosive sulphu ric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes onto skin or clothing wash the affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quan tity makes contact with the skin seek medical help N...

Page 169: ...cable to the discharged battery s negative terminal 10 Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the discharged battery If it does not start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they do not touch each other or any other metal NOTICE If you leave y...

Page 170: ...ints yourself before hand Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the engine or gearbox transmission Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels Check also for leaks Inspect the drive belt poly V belt and replace if it shows any signs of wear Check the battery charge Check the tires for tread pattern and air pressure including the compact spare wheel Take an extra remote control and keep it s...

Page 171: ..._ 185 Wipers and washers ___ 186 Wiper blades _________ 186 Changing bulbs _______ 188 Fuses ________________ 199 Wheels _______________ 206 Compact spare wheel ___ 212 Changing a wheel ______ 214 Safety belts ___________ 217 Upholstery and trim ____ 217 Textile carpeting _______ 218 Engine bay____________ 218 Washing______________ 218 Waxing and polishing___ 219 Touching up the paint___ 219 Anti ...

Page 172: ...nd is stopped by a safety catch at the front edge 3 Press the lever of the catchupwards and raise the hood When you close the hood you should drop it from a height of about 8 inches 20 cm without slamming it To provide better access to the engine bay the hood can be opened further Lift the hood towards the windshield once it has been opened as described above Hood release catch plate Hood release ...

Page 173: ...s Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet all applicable emission control standards The engine family and appropriate tune up specifications are iden tified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender These engine families meet applicable EPA Federal Standards California State Stan dards andCanadianFederalStandardsand are equipped with the following systems sequential multi...

Page 174: ...ery All hydrocarbons formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere The hydrocarbons are absorbed in an evaporative emission canis ter When the engine is subsequently started theevaporativeemission canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut off valve The hydrocarbon air mixture passes through the evap canis ter purge valve and into...

Page 175: ...175 Car care 1 Oil filler cap 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse box 6 Washer fluid reservoir 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine oil dipstick Engine bay ...

Page 176: ... following mes sage will be displayed on the SID The distance between the MIN and MAX marks is equivalent to 1 0 qt 1 0 l Top up as necessary with oil of the recom mended grade see page 238 Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to avoid run ning problems During the Break in Period approx 3 000 miles or 5 000 km and when driving at high speeds or with a trailer...

Page 177: ...il Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level WARNING Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri ous skin disorders The risk of cancer cannot be ruled out Avoid prolonged skin contact when ever possible Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water after any contact Keep oil out of reach of children Do not touch the turbocharger or exhaust ma...

Page 178: ... a new filter 4 Check the seal in the cap Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the O ring 5 Screw on the cap The correct tightening torque is 25 Nm 18 lbf ft Air filter Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program Automatic transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program WARNING To ensure reliable operation...

Page 179: ...LT COLD mark on the expansion tank boundary between the upper and lower sections of the tank see illustration Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab approved antifreeze and clean water If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine to normal temper ature and top up again as necessary WARNING Proceed with caution if the radiator is boiling when you open the hood Never rem...

Page 180: ...r The MAX level in the reservoir corresponds to the amount of brake fluid required with new brake pads If the fall in fluid level is moderate due to normal brake pad wear topping up is not necessary If the brake fluid should require chang ing this must be carried out at a Saab dealer NOTICE If the cooling system needs topping up mix the antifreeze with the appropriate quantity of drinking water or...

Page 181: ...oint directly forwards during this check Clean round the cap before unscrewing it Wipe the dipstick To check the level screw down the cap completely and then remove it again The oil level should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is about 68 F 20 C If the oil is colder the level will be lower and at a higher tempera tures the level will be higher both of which are acceptabl...

Page 182: ...plosive gas can build up A spark could ignite this gas that collects around the battery Therefore always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the battery The battery contains corrosive sulphu ric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes onto skin or clothing wash the affected area liberally with water If acid gets...

Page 183: ...r starting If extra equipment is fit ted such as a mobile phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days NOTICE If boost charging never use anything but a 12 volt charger Do not connect the battery termi nals and incorrectly Serious damage can occur to the car s electrical system if a battery or alterna tor lead is disconnected while the engine is running Exercise special care when remo...

Page 184: ...tbelt pre tensioners are detonated WARNING If the battery disconnect switch has tripped do not reset it until you have visu ally inspected the car s electrical system If there are visible signs of damage have the car checked at a Saab dealer before resetting the disconnect switch NOTICE Exercise special care when removing and fitting the positive cable so as not to damage the battery disconnect sw...

Page 185: ...compressor function The belt tension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner WARNING Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running Always stop the engine before inspecting the drive belt The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off NOTICE Serious damage can be done to the car s electrical system if an alternator lead ...

Page 186: ...s leave a wax coating on the windshield If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades To fit new blades 1 Press in the catch 1 2 Pull the complete wiper blade down wards so that it comes away from the wiper arm Slide the entire blade out from the arm Washers The reservoir capacity is 5 5 qts 5 2 litres WARNING Take care not to spill washer fluid concen trate onto hot surfaces Washer ...

Page 187: ...mixture of Saab washer fluid and water as recommended by the table on the packaging to reduce the risk of freezing and to ensure effective cleaning see also page 76 To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car recirculation can be acti vated temporarily while washing the wind shield This function can be programmed contact a Saab dealer Washer jets The washer jets which are adjustable...

Page 188: ...e type and rated 21 W with the exception of the license plate lighting which is rated 5 W Wrong bulb fitted If a dipped or main beam bulb of too high a rating is fitted a bulb failure message will be shown on the SID a too high wattage bulb can damage the reflector If the following message is displayed but the bulb shines it is most likely that an incorrect bulb has been fitted Note When changing ...

Page 189: ...tic levelling The level ling system comprises two sensors one on the frontsuspension and one on the rearsuspension and a control unitby the engine bay fuse box Headlight alignment is adjusted automatically to the car s load to prevent dazzling drivers in oncoming traffic If a fault is detected in the system the following message will be dis played on the SID WARNING Bi Xenon headlights are high te...

Page 190: ... counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until it locks 4 Refit the cover over the rear of the headlight Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front of the battery box 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe 7 Refit the battery cover NOTICE Do not fi...

Page 191: ... counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until it locks 4 Refit the cover over the rear of the headlight Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front of the battery box 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe 7 Refit the battery cover NOTICE Do not fi...

Page 192: ...side the hose running along the side of the battery cover 2 Release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe 4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box Both sides 1 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it 2 The bulb also has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist i...

Page 193: ...groove in the spring engages the plastic edge Front fog lights 1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing Lower the air shield 2 Remove the protective cover Release the two spring clips securing the bulb 3 Unplug the connector 4 Change the bulb Try not to touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers The height of the beam can be adjusted using a screwdriver inserted through the hole in the lower ...

Page 194: ...Lift the plastic lug on the lamp housing that secures the bulb holder 3 Carefully remove the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing Change the bulb 4 Refit the bulb holder Press the bulb holder home so that the plastic lug snaps into place If a brake light bulb fails the adjacent tail light will act as a brake light to ensure traffic safety Change the broken bulb when pos sible Tail lights ...

Page 195: ...ets Changing bulbs 1 Press down the plastic lug on the bulb holder 2 Carefully remove the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing Change the bulb 3 Refit the bulb holder Press the lug so that it snaps into place To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the center of the rivets 2 Fit the trim in place on the trunk lid 3 Fit the rivets Lock the rivets in place by pressing the center buttons in u...

Page 196: ...new bulb License plate lighting 1 Undo the two screws and remove the lens 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Make sure the seal on the lens is correctly seated 4 Refit the lens and tighten the two screws Glove compartment lighting 1 Remove the lamp housing using a short screwdriver 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Fit the lamp fitting first and then insert the connector ...

Page 197: ...d 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Fit the lamp fitting first and then insert the connector Courtesy floor lighting 1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Fit the lamp fitting first and then insert the connector Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing we rec ommend that you visit a Saab dealer ...

Page 198: ...ction indicator front rear 5 R10W 10 Rear dome lighting courtesy lighting glove compartment lighting 6 R5W 5 License plate lighting trunk lighting 7 T4W 4 Reading light rear 8 WY5W W5W 5 Side mounted turn signal yellow parking lights front dome lighting NOTICE Only fit lamps of the specified rating Lamps of the wrong wattage could damage the wiring harness and electronics ...

Page 199: ... risk of short circuiting and or fire breaking out in the electrical system the following should be heeded Always consult an Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating than specified see page 201 The color of the fuse indi cates its amperage If the same fuse ...

Page 200: ...es The car also has a number of large fuses known as MAXI fuses These are designed to protect the car s electrical system from being damaged Each MAXI fuse protects a number of electrical circuits and functions and therefore has a higher rating amper age than the standard fuses No spare MAXI fuses are supplied with the car NOTICE If a MAXI fuse blows there is a major fault in the electrical system...

Page 201: ...l module in passenger front door 9 10 Fascia fuse panel 10 30 Trailer socket electrical socket in storage compart ment between seats 11 15 Data link connection diagnostics 12 15 Interior lighting incl glove compartment 13 30 Accessories 14 20 Radio sound system I control panel Infotainment System 15 30 Control module in driver s door 16 17 18 7 5 Manual climate control fan 19 20 7 5 Headlight leve...

Page 202: ...eat heating right seat 17 7 5 Autodimming rearview mirror rain sensor tire pressure monitoring 18 15 Sunroof 19 7 5 Telematics OnStar 20 7 5 DVD player navigation system 21 7 5 Saab Parking Assistance SPA control module in rear doors 22 30 Amplifier sound system III 23 24 10 Movement sensor CD changer in trunk accessory 25 30 Electrically adjustable driver s seat with memory 26 30 Right hand stop ...

Page 203: ...hout memory R 2 Ignition 15 R 3 R 4 Rear window heating R 5 R 6 R 7 Trunk lid earth ground R 8 R 9 R10 R11 No Amp Function 1 2 10 Engine control module automatic transmission con trol module 3 20 Horn 4 10 Engine control module battery disconnect switch 5 6 10 Selector lever automatic transmission 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 204: ...eater auxiliary heater 20 10 Headlight levelling 21 22 30 Washer fluid pump windshield 23 24 20 Extra lights 25 20 Amplifier sound system II 26 30 Front left turn signal front left parking light front right fog light right low beam left high beam 27 37 MAXI Relays R 1 Washer fluid pump windshield R 2 R 3 R 4 R 5 Extra lights R 6 Horn R 7 R 8 Starter motor R 9 Windshield wipers ON OFF R10 R11 Ignit...

Page 205: ...XI Secondary air injection pump certain models 2 20 Fuel pump preheated oxygen sensors lambda probe 3 10 A C compressor 4 30 Main relay Relays 1 Secondary air injection pump 2 A C compressor 3 Preheated oxygen sensors lambda probe 4 Main relay engine ECM EVAP injectors ...

Page 206: ...t possible way just because it can be fitted to the car To ensure that the speedometer is as accu rate as possible it should be reprogrammed if wheels of a different dimension are fitted Contact a Saab dealer NOTICE Always consult your Saab dealer before changing the car s wheels or tires on your Saab Wide wheels and tires with side walls that are too low can be damaged in potholes etc cause sprin...

Page 207: ...screw it and fit a new one Note Remember to adjust the tire pressure if you change the load in the car or intend to cruise at a speed that is substantially differ ent from normal Automatic tire pressure monitoring option certain variants only The pressure monitoring system consists of a sensor in each wheel a detector in each wheel housing and a receiver The sensors are located inside the wheels d...

Page 208: ...he sensor units to be replaced The system does not warn if a tire is overin flated If the tire pressure drops If the tire pressure drops 0 3 bar 4 psi below the recommended pressure the SID will issue a warning as to which tire is affected Adjust the tire pressure as soon as possible If the tire pressure continues to drop the SID will issue a warning alarm when the pressure is 0 6 bar 9 psi below ...

Page 209: ...ore wheels lying flat or hanging never standing upright Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of 195 65 R15 91H Tire pressure system failure Contact Saab dealer WARNING When fitting just one new pair of tires these should be fitted to the rear wheels as these are more critical to the direc tional stability of the car e g on ...

Page 210: ...rades can be found where applica ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul der and maximum section width For exam ple Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as...

Page 211: ...present higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Wear indicators The tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth treadless strips across the width which become visible when only 2 32 1 6 mm of tread remains As soon as the indicators become visible new tires should be fitted without delay Make sure you are familiar with the legal limit f...

Page 212: ...are wheel Compact spare The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel Its use is only permitted when a standard wheel has sustained a puncture The maximum life of the wheel is only just over 2 000 miles 3 500 km Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h with the compact spare fitted The tire pressure should be 60 psi 420 kPa Put the punctured wheel in the spare wheel well under the trun...

Page 213: ... the light bulb in the trunk lid see page 195 Your Saab is equipped with a trip computer and you can use its Speed warning func tion to monitor driving speed since you must not exceed 50 mph 80 km h NOTICE To avoid damaging an alloy wheel with a flat tire this can be placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driv ing to the closest workshop A general rule is that all heavy loads mus...

Page 214: ...position Ensure that everybody is out of the car before jacking it up Never start the engine while the car is jacked up If possible make sure the jack is standing on a firm level surface The jack should be stored correctly under the carpeting in the trunk If it lies loose in the car it could thrown forward and cause personal injury in the event of a crash or if the car rolls over Do not use the ja...

Page 215: ...k until it just begins to lift the car 3 It is not necessary to remove the wheel cover If none the less you wish to remove the wheel cover take hold of the outer edge and pull it straight out Loosen the wheel bolts half a turn 4 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of the ground Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel 5 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces between the wheel and...

Page 216: ...ion the speedometer can be reprogrammed to ensure it is as accurate as possible Contact a Saab dealer Driving with tire chains see page 156 NOTICE Do not overtighten the bolts using a impact wrench not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car s toolkit When refitting a wheel cover make sure that the valve protrudes throu...

Page 217: ...placed Safety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes oil or chemi cals If the belts get dirty wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced Upholstery and trim To remove fluff and hairs from the seats door armrests and headlining use a vacuum cleaner a moist lint free cloth or a clothes brush Remove spots and dirt using a cloth moistened with lukewarm s...

Page 218: ...ant and rinsed with hot water The headlights must be covered over Do not use a pressure washer Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or sol vent when carrying out repairs or mainte nance Saab recommends the use of envi ronmentally friendly degreasants Washing The bodywork must be washed frequently When the car is new the body should be washed by hand using plain cold water and a clean soft brush t...

Page 219: ...e risk of corrosion The anti corrosion warranty doesnotcovercorrosion resulting from untreated defects Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals However you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself The nec essary tools and materials such as primer touch up paint and brushes are available from your Saab dealer In t...

Page 220: ... members with thin penetrating rustproofing oil In addition most body panels such as the hood doors and floor pan are galvanized The anti corrosion treatment on some parts of the car is constantly exposed to wear and prone to damage This applies particularly to the underside of the car and inside the wheel arches where grit road salt and the like that are thrown up can give rise to cor rosion wher...

Page 221: ... on the bottom of the car and promote rusting Areas of the country with high humidity have a greater potential for rust problems espe cially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air Industrial pollution fallout may also damage paint and promote rust ing Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting Refer also to the terms and conditions ...

Page 222: ...ed Major body damageshouldberepairedimmediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti corro sion material Repairs of this type are the owner s responsibility and are not covered under warranty Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary Pay particular attention to the fenders and wheel housings which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel etc If the composition h...

Page 223: ...PA 16 Direction indicator lamp lens PMMA 17 Front spoiler PP EPDM 18 Front bumper shell PP EPDM core expanded PP 19 Washer fluid reservoir PE 20 Grille ABS 21 Fan shroud PP 22 Scuttle panel finisher PC ASA 19 20 22 21 1 2 3 4 18 17 16 15 14 12 13 11 7 10 9 8 6 5 ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ASA Acrylonitrile styrene acrylic plastic EPDM Ethylene propylene rubber PA Polyamide plastic PC Poly...

Page 224: ... air distribution are correctly set see Manual climate control system on page 79 b Check that the condenser in front of the radiator has not become clogged with dirt and insects c Make sure that the compressor drive belt does not slip see page 185 d Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor see page 201 WARNING All repairs and adjustments to the A C system must be carried out at a Sa...

Page 225: ...eatly diminish its cooling capacity Applicable to the manual climate control system During cold months the air condi tioning should be switched on once or twice a month and run for 5 10 minutes during highway driving once the engine is warm This action saves the gaskets in the compressor from being spoiled The compressor uses a lubricant that circu lates with the coolant Note The A C system cannot...

Page 226: ... a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should be placed so it is per pendicular to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel tank full and one person or 160 lbs 75 kg on the drivers seat The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped whileheadlight aiming is being done The vehicle should not...

Page 227: ...ethedistancefrom the groundto the aim marker No 1 on each lens Subtract 2 inches 4 At the wall or other flat surface measure from the ground to the recorded dis tance see point4 and drawa horizontal line the width of the vehicle 1 Wall or garage door 2 25 ft 7 6 m between wall and headlight lens 3 Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens 4 Same measurement as...

Page 228: ...vertical aiming screws simultaneously in the same direction indicated on the headllight until the hori zontal cut off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall 7 If an optical headlight aimer device is used follow point 1 and 2 and center the lens of the optical headlight aimer device at the intersection of the two markers on the headlight lens Then followtheinstructionsin t...

Page 229: ... owner assistance Maintenance schedule __ 230 Owner assistance ______ 232 Reporting Safety Defects U S A _____________ 233 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________ 233 Maintenance and owner assistance ...

Page 230: ...vice at 30 days A time for service message will illuminate on the Saab Instrument Display SID when the car is due for regular maintenance There are twi different messages that will appear TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that an oil filter change is required along with several inspections This mes sage is set by the engine management system which calculates service intervals based on severa...

Page 231: ...ions to record extra oil changes Service record retention It is the owner s responsibility to retain ser vice records If possible you should keep copies of all shop work orders for all service and repairs whenever performed As indi cated in the new car and emission control system warranties it is important to docu ment that all necessary maintenance has been done HOW THE SERVICE RECORD IS ORGA NIZ...

Page 232: ...nsult the Warranties and Ser vice Record Booklet which accompanies this Owner s Manual It also contains owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance If the booklet is lost or misplaced a new one may be ordered through a Saab dealer or by contacting Saab In the U S there is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Cars USA Inc The toll free number to call from all 50 states ...

Page 233: ... Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department ofTransportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada and believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport ...

Page 234: ...234 Maintenance and owner assistance ...

Page 235: ..._____________ 240 Engines ______________ 240 Electrical system_______ 240 Drive belt _____________ 240 Manual transmission ___ 241 Automatic transmission _ 241 Suspension ___________ 242 Steering ______________ 242 Brake system__________ 242 Wheels and tires _______ 243 Plates and labels_______ 246 Technical data ...

Page 236: ...ts incl driver __________ 5 Turning circle Measured at vehicle extremities _______ 37 4 ft 11 4 m Curb to curb ______________________ 35 4 ft 10 8 m Permissible load in addition to the driver GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded The precise curb weight of the vehicle weight ready for driving driver á 154 lbs 70 kg and load capacity are specifie...

Page 237: ... loads must not be exceeded Note that if some accessories e g towbar CD changer are fitted the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these When carrying a load in the trunk make sure that it is lashed down securely particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down Trailer Trailer with brakes___________________ Max 3500 lbs 1588 kg Trailer without brakes ________________ M...

Page 238: ... are tested and approved in accordance with the GM standard for long life oils Such gasoline engine oils are given the designa tion GM LL A 025 The requirements are the same for diesel oils though these are given the designation GM LL B 025 To ensure optimum engine performance with regard to lu brication the ability to dissolve residues and the neutrali sation of combustion products in the oil for...

Page 239: ...vided into three or four diesel grades where grades 2 and 3 diesel 4 normally encompass products comprising semi and fully synthetic components In the same way as in the API system gasoline and diesel en gine specifications are combined for products that can be used in both types of engine For example a grade designation could be ACEA A2 B2 or ACEA A3 B3 B4 Viscosity The viscosity of oil is classi...

Page 240: ...on ratio__________________ 9 5 1 2 0 Turbo Ecopower Rating EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 210 hp 147 kW Maximum torque EEC at 2500 rpm ____ 221 ft lb 300 Nm Compression ratio__________________ 9 5 1 Voltage ___________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ____________________ 60 or 70 Ah Starter motor_______________________ 1 8 kW Alternator rating ____________________ 140 A 14 V Firing order _____...

Page 241: ...30 43 45 Type _____________________________ Electronically controlled 5 speed fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter planetary gears and integral final drive Lock up function in selector positions 3 4 and 5 Selector lever positions_______________ P R N D M Oil capacity total____________________ 7 6 qts 7 2 litres Oil type ___________________________ Saab 3309 Clutch type _________________...

Page 242: ...th vacuum servo unit Diago nally split circuits ventilated discs on front wheels some variants also have ventilated rear discs EBDfunction see page 142 Handbrake ________________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid_________________________ To DOT 4 Do not use DOT 5 Disc diameter 2 0t Front ____________________________ 11 22 in 285 mm Rear ____________________________ 10 94 in 278 mm Total fric...

Page 243: ...____ 205 50R1793QRF M S Compact spare Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16 Tire _____________________________ 125 80 R16 97 M or 125 85 R16 97 M Pressure _________________________ 4 2 bar 60 psi Maximum life______________________ 2200 miles 3500 km Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph 80 km h NOTICE Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains Max permissible speed with snow cha...

Page 244: ...0t 2 0 Turbo Summer tires 215 60 R15 94 H x 215 55 R16 93 H x 215 50 R17 91 W or 225 45 R17 91 W x x 225 45 R18 91 W x x Winter snow tires 195 65 R15 91 Q x 195 65 R15 95 Q RF x 205 55 R16 91 Q x x 215 55 R16 93 Q x x 205 50 R17 93 Q RF x x Wheel sizes 6 5 x 15 6 5 x 16 x x 7 x 17 x x 7 5 x 18 accessory x x ...

Page 245: ...30 41 280 33 230 41 280 195 65 R15 95 Q RF 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 33 230 41 280 33 230 41 280 205 55 R16 91 Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 32 220 39 270 32 220 39 270 215 55 R16 93 Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 32 220 39 270 32 220 39 270 205 50 R17 93 Q RF 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 33 230 38 260 33 230 38 260 Spare wheel 125 80 R16 97 ...

Page 246: ...the car s vehicle identification engine and gearbox numbers 1 Modification identity plate in the spare wheel compartment 2 V I N number and barcode inside wind shield 3 Gearbox number 4 Engine number 5 Label for tire pressure and color codes trim and body 6 Certification label 7 Chassis number stamped on body ...

Page 247: ...version ___ 4 4 door 7 Gearbox _______ 5 5 speed manual 6 6 speed manual 9 5 speed automatic 8 Engine variant __ S 2 0t Y 2 0 Turbo 9 Check digit_____ 0 9 or X 10 Model year ____ 3 2003 11 Factory _______ 1 Trollhättan 12 Serial number __ 000001 999999 Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Vehicle identifi cation number Y S 3 F D 4 5 S X 3 1 016584 1 2 3 4 5 6 identification codes for certain chassi...

Page 248: ...matic unlocking when car stopped and remote control removed from the igni tion switch Trunk lid locked when car driven off or 30 s after being shut Length of audible and visual acknowl edgements Possibility to have the trunk lid unlocked when doors unlocked yes no Central locking relocks the car automati cally if a door or the trunk lid is not opened yes no If the car has an alarm this is rearmed ...

Page 249: ...arbox too hot Make a safe stop Open hood to cool down Battery not charging Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer A C off due to high engine temperature Headlight levelling malfunction Contact Saab dealer Tap brakes lightly before using cruise control Traction control failure Contact Saab dealer Stability control failure Contact Saab dealer Washer fluid level low Refill Key not accepted Contact Saab...

Page 250: ...failure Left front turn signal failure Left rear turn signal failure Right front turn signal failure Right rear turn signal failure Left rear position light failure Right rear position light failure Tire pressure system failure Contact Saab dealer Tire pressure low rear left Check tires Tire pressure low rear right Check tires Tire pressure low front right Check tires Tire pressure low front left ...

Page 251: ...anging engine oil ____________ 177 Changing the battery remote control 44 Changing wheels ______________ 214 Changing wiper blades __________ 186 Checking the number of remote controls ________________ 43 Checks before towing a trailer ____ 160 Child safety ____________________ 21 Child safety locks rear doors ______ 42 Child seats ____________________ 21 Cigarette lighter ________________ 108 Cle...

Page 252: ...er flap emergency opening __ 52 Fuel gauge ____________________ 61 Fuel grade ____________________ 240 Functions car alarm _____________ 50 Fuse panel in luggage compartment 202 Fuse table ____________________ 201 Fuses _______________________ 199 G GDO garage door opener _______ 112 Garage door opener ____________ 112 Gear selector indicator automatic transmission __________ 62 Gearbox number ___...

Page 253: ..._________ 174 Oil capacity engine _____________ 239 Opening handles ________________ 38 Opening the fuel filler flap manually _ 52 Owner assistance ______________ 232 P Panic function car alarm _________ 49 Park Brake Shift Lock ___________ 135 Park Brake Shift Lock temporary override ____________ 137 Parking ______________________ 148 Parking aid ___________________ 151 Parking brake ____________...

Page 254: ...un visor _____________________ 106 Sunroof ______________________ 102 Switches ______________________ 72 T TCS _________________________ 144 Technical data _________________ 236 Textile carpeting cleaning _______ 218 Tightening torque wheels ________ 216 Tools and spare wheel __________ 212 Touching up paintwork __________ 219 Towbar ______________________ 157 Towbar load __________________ 159 To...

Page 255: ...__________ 219 Wear indicators tyres ___________ 211 Wheel change _________________ 214 Wheels ______________________ 206 Wheels and tyres sizes _________ 243 Windscreen washers ____________ 76 Windscreen wipers ______________ 76 Wing mirrors __________________ 110 Winter driving _________________ 155 Wiper blades __________________ 186 Wipers ________________________ 76 ...

Page 256: ...256 Notes ...

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