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Index

Door handles

____________________42

Door mirrors

___________________125

Doors, locks & luggage compartment

_41

Drive belt

______________________263

Drive belt, alternator

_____________211

Drive belts, length

_______________263

Driver’s seat, programmable

________14

Driving at night

_________________186

Driving in hot weather

____________181

Driving with a load

_______________187

ESP

__________________________176

Electric heating seat

______________15

Electric heating, front seats

_________15

Electric windows

________________131

Electrical system, technical data

____263

Electrically heated rear seat

________15

Electronic Stability Program, ESP

___176

Electronic starting interlock

_________43

Emergency operation of sunroof

____133

Emission control systems

_________201

Engine bay, 3.0t V6

______________200

Engine bay, 4-cyl

_______________199

Engine bay, cleaning

_____________245

Engine number

_________________269

Engine oil, grade

________________261

Engine, description

_________ 202

203

Engine, technical data

____________260

Engine, temperature gauge

________63

Engine-oil level, checking

_________203

Expansion tank, coolant

__________206

Fault codes, Audio System

________109

Flat spot, tire

___________________241

Fluid level, automatic transmission

__205

Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan

____139

Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon

___142

Frequently asked questions on airbag

Front fog lights

__________________74

Frost warning

___________________66

Fuel

__________________________158

Fuel consumption

________________65

Fuel filler door

__________________150

Fuel gauge

_____________________63

Fuel grade

_____________________260

Fuse box under hood

____________230

Fuse panel

____________________226

Fuses

________________________226

Garage door opener

_____________126

Gearbox number

________________269

Gearbox oil, checking

____________205

Gearbox, technical data,

__________264

Glove compartment

______________136

Handbrake

_____________________195

Hazard warning lights

_____________74

Head restraint

___________________16

Headlight flasher

_________________71

Headlights

_____________________ 71

Holidaying abroad

______________ 248

Hood

________________________ 198

Horn

_________________________ 124

Ignition switch

_________________ 152

Immobilizer

____________________ 43

Indicator and warning lights

________ 56

Indicator lights

__________________ 56

Instrument illumination

___________ 73

Instruments and controls

__________ 55

Integral child seat

_______________ 31

Interior equipment

______________ 123

Interior lighting

_________________ 134

Interior rearview mirror

__________ 125

Jack

_________________________ 239

Key

__________________________ 42

Key to chassis number

__________ 270

Key, remove

__________________ 152

LATCH (child safety)

_____________ 24

Labels

_________________________ 8

Leather upholstery, care of

_______ 243

Light horn

_____________________ 71

Summary of Contents for 2003 9-5 2.3 Turbo Ecopower

Page 1: ...Audio System 89 OnStar Telematics 111 Interior equipment and trunk 123 Starting and driving 151 Car care and technical information 197 Maintenance and owner assistance 253 Specifications 257 Index 27...

Page 2: ...of the manual and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular ma...

Page 3: ...fog lights___________ 74 Ashtrays accessory ___________ 135 Cigarette lighters accessory ____ 136 Saab Information Display SID ___ 65 Night panel___________________ 69 Clock _______________________ 7...

Page 4: ...oring___________ 178 Fuel ________________________ 260 b Tires pressure ________________ 268 Wheels and tires ______________ 267 Braking______________________ 172 Driving in cold weather__________ 179...

Page 5: ...___ 161 Driving in hot weather __________ 181 Driving in cold weather _________ 179 Parking _____________________ 195 Steering wheel adjustment _ 124 Airbag _________________ 33 Power steering fluid__...

Page 6: ...______ 260 Power steering fluid_______ 208 Steering technical data ___ 265 Wipers and washers______ 75 Washers _______________ 213 Washer jets ____________ 213 Jump starting _________________ 191 Batt...

Page 7: ...Brake and clutch fluid___________ 207 Brake system _________________ 265 Brake pads___________________ 265 Jump starting _________________ 191 Battery ______________________ 209 Charging replacing the...

Page 8: ...at high pressure Always drain the A C system before undoing any connections Failure to follow prescribed procedures can result in injury System to be serviced by autho rized personnel only See Worksho...

Page 9: ...l bolts completely and remove wheel 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 8 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order See illustration Observe max speed limit for s...

Page 10: ...e a rear facing child seat in this seat Risk of explosive gas Headlights Windshield wipers Direction indicators Windshield washers Parking lights Defroster Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Fr...

Page 11: ...11 Safety Safety Seats 12 Head restraint 16 Safety belts 17 Child safety 23 Airbag 33 IB1740...

Page 12: ...3 seat tilt angle 4 backrest rake angle Lastly adjust the steering wheel see page 124 Side airbags see page 36 Head restraint see page 16 Height To raise the seat lift the lower control straight up To...

Page 13: ...er control forward or back Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust ment of the lumbar support WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving so that the safety belt airbag and...

Page 14: ...been saved To recall the programmed settings press the appropriate preset button whereupon the seat and mirrors will be adjusted auto matically To change the settings stored in a preset button adjust...

Page 15: ...ption Both front seats have adjustable and ther mostat controlled heating of the seat cush ion and backrest available as an option Heating is adjustable in three stages In position 0 it is turned off...

Page 16: ...or lowered and is adjustable in various positions Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up Lowering press the catch on theleft hand side ofthe attaching point and press...

Page 17: ...belt In addition an audi ble signal sounds for 6 seconds or until the driver fastens his belt WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants Child safety see page 23 Check that th...

Page 18: ...belt tight particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn Refrain from tiltingthebackrestmorethan necessary as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright...

Page 19: ...ighten the lap belt part Then grip the belt at the shoulder pull it out and without letting go allow the slack to be taken up by the reel Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder Because the...

Page 20: ...elt grasp it at chest height pull it out and without letting go allow the slack to be taken up by the reel Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant...

Page 21: ...er the hips The diagonal part should lie as far in on the shoulder as possible To release the belt press the red button on the belt lock See page 243 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc WA...

Page 22: ...tection afforded to the wearer Care should be taken to avoid contamina tion of the webbing with polishes oils and chemicals and particularly battery acid Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild...

Page 23: ...a car even for a short time Children can suffer heat stroke per haps die in a matter of minutes Children can put the car into gear and hurt themselves or others At gas stations take the keys from the...

Page 24: ...en in the car Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac turer s child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructio...

Page 25: ...attached to the car body for each specially designed LATCH child restraint A small label is located on the seat back just above the outer attachment bars to facilitate installing the child restraint...

Page 26: ...tions supplied with the child restraint The availability of LATCH child restraints may be limited When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufa...

Page 27: ...es ISOFIX or the safety belts as described in the child restraint mounting instruction 4 Route the tether under the headrest 5 Attach the tether to the anchorage 6 Tighten the tether so that the back...

Page 28: ...lt or lower anchorages ISOFIX as described in the child restraint mounting instruction on the previous page 8 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the bac...

Page 29: ...the car 2 To activate the locking function move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked CHILD SEAT item 1 in the figure in order to activate the locking function 3 Secure...

Page 30: ...child restraint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash WARNING A special accessory is available for lock ing the center armrest so that a child sea...

Page 31: ...he seat snug against the backrest Pull out the safety belt smoothly and insert the tongue in the lock Check that it is securely fastened Ensure that the lap strap is positioned low across the hips and...

Page 32: ...not be modified or changed in any way Never leave a child unattended in the car The car s regular head restraint must always be turned 180 back to its orig inal position after the integrated booster s...

Page 33: ...airbags are triggered only by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes They will notbe activated by minor front end impacts rear end or side impacts or by the car rolling over WARNING To r...

Page 34: ...ning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash See page 58 IB417 Moment of impact The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via...

Page 35: ...elt pretensioners for both front safety belts 3 Steering wheel with integral airbag 4 Passenger airbag 5 Side airbag sensor 6 Side airbag 7 Front sensors IB1743 Accessories and other equipment must no...

Page 36: ...ich are fitted in the front doors sense the rise in pressure caused by the door panel being pressed in during an WARNING Never secure a rear facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped...

Page 37: ...he seat with your safety belt correctly fastened The sensors for the side airbags are fitted in the front doors We advise against doing any work on the doors that could affect the moisture barrier in...

Page 38: ...s safety belt usage at deploy ment or in a near deployment crash The module also records speed engine rpm brake and throttle data etc AIR BAG warning light AIRBAG servicing The AIRBAG must be inspect...

Page 39: ...ag to inflate Don t have your seat too far forward Recline the seat back to increase the distance between you and the airbag For short drivers special accessory pedal extensions are available through...

Page 40: ...e throat and eyes Avoid as far as possi ble getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin irritation If you suffer from asthma the incident may bring on an attack in which case you should follo...

Page 41: ...41 Security Security Doors 42 Central locking 42 Car alarm 48 IB446...

Page 42: ...eys are supplied with the car It is pos sible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car If one is lost contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement NOTE For this reason...

Page 43: ...n the driver s door Remote unlocking 2 Press once on the control the driver s door is unlocked Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors The hazard warning lights will flash twice and the ho...

Page 44: ...symbol side of the switch once To unlock the driver s door press the switch once To unlock all doors press the switch twice This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside using th...

Page 45: ...Infor mation Display SID will issue the following message REPLACE KEY BATTERY Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid ma...

Page 46: ...direc tion indicators flashing three times The trunk lid switch on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked Locking The trunk lid release is locked automatically when closed Trunk Rele...

Page 47: ...le is protected by a cover plate that can be removed carefully as illus trated Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators flashing three times If the alarm is activated the car is lock...

Page 48: ...left open when the car is locked the LED on the fascia will flash three times per second for ten seconds to indicate this Check to ensure that all the doors plus trunk lid tailgate and hood are closed...

Page 49: ...until DOORALARMONLY appears on the Saab Information Display SID and a chime sounds The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes or the glass sensor will become active again The glass senso...

Page 50: ...panic function Push and hold one of the buttons on the key for 2 seconds Or if you are sitting inside the car push the LOCK switch on the center console for 2 seconds These actions will trigger the al...

Page 51: ...s the alarm To disable the sensor see page 49 Key The range of the key is normally 5 10 yds 5 10 metres althoughit canbesubstantiallymore than this in ideal conditions range can vary greatly depending...

Page 52: ...three sec onds intervals Fault in a switch serving doors hood or trunk lid Flashing instead of being on continuously during delay period SID message Reason action SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a fault...

Page 53: ...erence that may cause undesired oper ation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with RSS 2...

Page 54: ...54 Security This page has been left blank...

Page 55: ...nd controls Indicator and warning lights 56 Instruments 62 Saab Information Display SID 65 Switches 71 Automatic climate control ACC 77 ECON OFF F C ECON OFF CLEAR SET IB1939 VOL TRE BAL ON FAD BAS PU...

Page 56: ...the engine oil pressure is dangerously low If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving stop the car switch off the engine and check the engine oil level see page 203 NOTICE Under no circum...

Page 57: ...n the reser voir see pages 207 If the ABS warning light is on at the same time the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault see Anti lock brake warning page 58 Parking brake warning light This...

Page 58: ...r with will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system The light will come on for about three sec onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position I...

Page 59: ...hed performance see page 155 Indicator fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2 5 gallons 10 liters of fuel left in the tank WARNING An illuminated Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indi...

Page 60: ...e reduced Indicator open door If a door has not been closed properly the pictogram will indicate the door concerned or tailgate Indicator SPORT mode automatic transmission This light will come on in c...

Page 61: ...ndicator TCS ESP option certain models only TheTCS ESPindicatorlightis located in the tachometer and will be illuminated when TCS ESP regulation is occurring i e when there is insufficient traction be...

Page 62: ...cut out function in the fuel system prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6 200 rpm Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled in miles on U S vehicles and on...

Page 63: ...on see page 59 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel see page 65 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper at...

Page 64: ...art of the red zone without indicating that there is a fault If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is holding the charg...

Page 65: ...ion Use the button to scroll through the following functions Use the button to scroll through the following functions WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the...

Page 66: ...he value press CLEAR to reset 4 Press SET to record the value Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and dis tance driven since last res...

Page 67: ...20 minutes will be displayed The trip computer will include any stops in the calculation of the estimated time of arrival Press DIST and the distance remaining to the destination will be displayed in...

Page 68: ...distance to be covered 3 Press to select ARRIV 4 Set the desired arrival time 5 Press SET to display the average speed you need to maintain to arrive at the desired time At the beginning of a journey...

Page 69: ...should be cleared at the time of that service see the Saab Warranties Service Record Booklet This message can also be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLEAR button then depressing it a second tim...

Page 70: ...ation on the main instrument panel will be illuminated To restore the displays and lighting to the normal mode press the Night Panel button Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units C...

Page 71: ...e the fog lights see page 74 Headlights Theheadlightscomeonautomaticallywhen the ignition is ON and go off when the igni tion switch is turned to the LOCK position The parking lights however can be on...

Page 72: ...e for this function can be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer Rear fog light Press the button to switch on the rear fog light which will only come on if the head lights are on The rear fog light...

Page 73: ...ch on the turn signals lane change indicators move the stalk up or down The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn and the indicators are can celled automatically stalk returns...

Page 74: ...the button flash simultaneously If the ignition is on both indicator lights on the instrument panel will also flash If the hazard warning lights are left on for some time the flasher frequency will b...

Page 75: ...ew mirror The system varies between single sweeps of the windshield and continuous wiping depending on how much water or snow there is on the windshield Activate the system by lifting the control stal...

Page 76: ...stalk has two additional switches ON OFF and The ON position provides intermittent wip ing The position provides washing and wiping After a few sweeps the wiper stops or reverts to intermittent wipin...

Page 77: ...the rear bumper 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 heated The filter is a combined particle and ch...

Page 78: ...In winter for instance the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting The flow of air through the panel vents can be controlled individually for each vent by means of th...

Page 79: ...radiation etc currently prevailing inside the car The most usual temperature setting is 64 76 F 18 24 C depending on per sonal preference and what clothing is worn It is recommended that changes in th...

Page 80: ...C compressor is switched off Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual selections Pressing AUTO a second time will result in all the automatically selected settings being displayed When the...

Page 81: ...0 C see Program ming I and II on pages 83 and 84 Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling but it can also be switched on off manually Although recirculation does not substantially...

Page 82: ...witched ON The defroster function will continue to operate until a new selection is made although the heating for the rear window and door mirrors will be switched off automatically after 2 10 minutes...

Page 83: ...uired in order to reach the desired temperature As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system Programming I Manual sele...

Page 84: ...5 C Recirculation will be switched on if the speed of the car is less than 6 mph 10 km h and will be switched off when the speed has risen above 20 mph 30 km h but not if the ECON mode has beenprogra...

Page 85: ...this time and for about 3 seconds after the operation has been completed the number of fault codes if any stored in the system will appear in the tempera ture display on the left The fault codes them...

Page 86: ...severe cold coupled with high relative humidity or when passengers are perspir ing heavily or wearing wet clothes The following measures are recommended if such problems should occur 1 Select AUTO and...

Page 87: ...EATER ACTIVATED After five seconds the SID will indicate how much heat is available 0 100 To switch off the heater 1 Press the OFF button on the ACC panel The heater will also be switched off if the i...

Page 88: ...88 Instruments and controls This page has been left blank...

Page 89: ...System Quick guide to the Saab 9 5 Audio System 91 Sound controls 93 Radio 94 Cassette player 96 CD player 99 CD changer 101 Programmable functions 105 Steering wheel controls 106 Security lock 106 Te...

Page 90: ...eakers three mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhances the overall sound image and one in each door The Prestige system harman kardon has nine speakers 9 5 Sport Wagon has eight speake...

Page 91: ...nd turn the VOL control BAS Press to release the button and adjust the bass level Lock the setting by pushing the button in TRE Press to release the button and adjust the tre ble Lock the setting by p...

Page 92: ...sage search or Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once a chime will sound Switches between Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search TRACK Press SEEK mid segment hold briefly a chime will sound Scan...

Page 93: ...r has elapsed since a con trol button on the Audio System was last pressed after the ignition key was removed VOL Volume BAL Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the balance between t...

Page 94: ...quencies or for lower frequencies Manual tuning To switch to the manual tuning function press or and release quickly a chime will sound and the M indicator will appear on the display The function wil...

Page 95: ...selected before the AS mode was activated The AS mode can also be used in the AM band WB Weather Band 5 Press the WB button to select the Weather Band mode The radio will automatically search for the...

Page 96: ...tically change the play back direction when the end of the tape is reached be it during playback fast forward rewind or music search Dolby noise reduction 3 Press TAPE DOLBY to switch on Dolby NR B C...

Page 97: ...ss once to cancel fast forward Press and hold mid segment briefly to switch to music search Fast rewind WIND is performed in the same way as fast forward Auto music search Blank skip To switch the Bla...

Page 98: ...ds inside the cassette player to maintain good reproduction and to prevent unneces sary wear To reset the playing time meter 1 Remove the current tape 2 Load the cleaning tape and play it for the requ...

Page 99: ...utton Track search 1 Press or repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track Thus to play the preceding track press twi...

Page 100: ...of each track on the disc press and hold mid seg ment The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled For instance if you started SCAN while playing the first tra...

Page 101: ...ee picture Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover To select the CD changer If the Audio System is in the RADIO or TAPE mode press the CD RDM button twice I...

Page 102: ...selected and the following will appear on the display Selecting CDs 1 When the CD changer is operating the radio preset buttons work for the six CDs in the magazine Press the button for the correspon...

Page 103: ...display e g If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds the rapidplay will beeven faster Rapid play stops when the button is released Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once to switch bet...

Page 104: ...zine A message similar to the follow ing will appear on the display The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the beginning of the first track on each CD and lasts for 8 seconds After the first trac...

Page 105: ...OL TEL VOL To change the volume setting Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Adjust the volume Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row...

Page 106: ...lume adjust Security lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec tronic security lock The special code is unique to the car in which the Audio System is fitted Each time the Audio System is switche...

Page 107: ...0 W at 1 THD total har monic distortion and 13 5 V Radio module Radio system _______________ PLL dual synthesizer tuner Number of presets FM ______________________ 3 x 6 AM ______________________ 2 x...

Page 108: ...pos sible the system is equipped with two FM antennas so called FM diversity NOTICE Refrain from placing hard or sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf to avoid damaging the antenna leads Do not use...

Page 109: ...a vehicle telematics communications and navigation system Please consult the sep arate chapter in this owner s manual page 111 NOTICE Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault If yo...

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Page 111: ...r bag deployment 114 Emergency services 114 Roadside assistance 115 Stolen vehicle tracking 115 Accident Assist 115 OnStar Med Net 115 Hands free communication 115 The OnStar Premium Services Plan 115...

Page 112: ...bscriber website For a complete explanation of these addi tional services please see pages 116 120 and 121 NOTE In order for OnStar to operate the car audio system must be switched on OnStar is Easy I...

Page 113: ...ons link and seamless inte gration into your Saab This system allows the OnStar advisors to pinpoint your Saab s location precisely This way advisors can provide you with a range of helpful services t...

Page 114: ...IN just call the OnStar Cen ter For security reasons we will send your PIN to you in the mail The OnStar Directions and Connections Plan The OnStar Safe and SoundPlan is part of the Directions and Con...

Page 115: ...ar advisor is easy and hands free Simply press the OnStar but ton and a small microphone picks up your voice while the OnStar advisor talks to you through your stereo speakers Note Audio system must b...

Page 116: ...on you never have to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road The ease of the hands free communication service allows you to enjoy an even greater level of safety security and convenien...

Page 117: ...ponse from the system was Ready this command will exit voice recognition Placing a Call There are three ways to place a call 1 By using a particular number say DIAL 2 By using a stored nametag say CAL...

Page 118: ...site For more infor mation about the OnStar subscriber web site please see page 121 Automatic Replenishment If you run out of units during a call your call will be terminated and you will be connected...

Page 119: ...ou must turn security OFF before calls can be made Volume Control The volume of the audio portion of Personal Calling is controlled with your steering wheel volume controls or with the radio volume kn...

Page 120: ...w features and categories to the Virtual Advisor The following general categories will give you an overview of the types of information avail able to you For complete up to date cate gories you can go...

Page 121: ...onstar com and then click on the OnStar subscriber link The OnStar Sub scriber website is a secured site that is password protected You will be required to provide your OnStar account number and perso...

Page 122: ...e required to by the legal process or in such cases where you have provided it for billing purposes or you have requested a hotel res ervation are sending flowers etc Having this information on file w...

Page 123: ...eel adjustment 124 Rearview mirrors 125 Electric windows 131 Sunroof 132 Interior lighting 134 Sun visors 135 Ashtrays 135 Glove compartment 136 Cup holders 138 Trunk 139 Spare wheel and tools 149 Fue...

Page 124: ...steering wheel to the desired position and then raise the lever The lever should lock with a click Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the...

Page 125: ...e page 14 Cars equipped with a programmable driver s seat also have the ability to angle the passenger s mirror down when revers ing e g for a better view of the curb 1 Select reverse 2 Press the tiny...

Page 126: ...way of a moving door or gate to pre vent potential harm or damage When programming the garage opener you may be operating a garage door or gate operator Do not use the garage opener with any garage do...

Page 127: ...lowly after 20 seconds 3 Hold the garage door remote control 3 7 cm from the rearview mirror and press the button on the remote control 4 Reprogramming is complete when the LED starts to flash rapidly...

Page 128: ...mpleted The LED will flash slowly at first and then rapidly The rapidly flashing LED indicates that programming is complete and that you can release the buttons NOTICE Switch off the power supply to t...

Page 129: ...on door mirrors The system is activated when the for ward facing sensor detects that it is dark outside and the rear facing sensor detects For example if the car following has not dimmed its headlight...

Page 130: ...ermine the correct zone 2 Press and hold button 5 until ZONE is shown in the display on the mirror 6 s The zone number setting now is also shown 3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number T...

Page 131: ...close Front windows Lift the front of the switch Rear windows Lift the back of the switch The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when the window is fully closed or when the switch is r...

Page 132: ...also be switched off Sunroof Option in Canada The sunroof is operated by the switch on the overhead panel above the rearview mirror The sunroof can be opened partially or fully WARNING Bear in mind t...

Page 133: ...terior man ual sliding sun blind After the car has been waxed the sunroof may squeak or squeal on opening to the ventilation position If this should occur fully open the sunroof and using washer fluid...

Page 134: ...drawn from the ignition switch When the switch on the overhead panel is in the mid position the lighting is switched off automatically 30 seconds after the last door has been closed or when the igniti...

Page 135: ...here is also one in the back of the center console Front ashtray 1 To open the ashtray push gently on the center upper part of the front and release to allow it to spring out 2 Close the ashtray in th...

Page 136: ...gnition is ON Glove compartment The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning ACC system Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks cool etc Slide the cover tow...

Page 137: ...nk IB436 IB437 IB439 IB440 IB441 IB438 On the back of the front seats Center armrest for rear seat At bottom of door pillars adjacent to front seat backrests On leading edge of front seats Console bet...

Page 138: ...rs provided may vary between models WARNING The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china glass or hard plastic as these can cause injury in the event of a crash Use only for paper cups...

Page 139: ...he respective backrest to release it 4 Fold down the backrest WARNING Rear seat passengers should always ensure that the head restraint is raised and in proper position for the seats to be occupied Ke...

Page 140: ...ugh hatch is open Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see page 258...

Page 141: ...re loading or unloading long items switch off the engine and apply the handbrake This averts the danger of the car moving off suddenly if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear...

Page 142: ...the cushion and the backrest A small pad will open up first Con tinue pulling the loop until the entire rear seat cushion is raised 4 Fold the narrow section right of the backrest forward by raising...

Page 143: ...olded backrest Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the seating Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying about an...

Page 144: ...ar seat is folded down These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy not for the anchoring of loads If possible avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load because...

Page 145: ...light objects tidy not for anchoring The floor net should be attached to the cargo bolts that are mounted on the Car goTracks Place the tie down eyes as far forward and as far back as possible on the...

Page 146: ...this purpose Removing the cargo net storage cas sette 1 Fold down the entire rear seat see page 142 2 Push the cassette to the right WARNING The cargo in the luggage compart ment must be anchored prop...

Page 147: ...eels WARNING To avoid personal injury take note of the following Do not leave children unsupervised when the sliding floor is drawn out Be aware of the risk of pinching when handling the sliding floor...

Page 148: ...the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor 2 Fold down the support wheels 3 Laydown thesliding floor andmake sure that it is locked in its lower position Trunk Release Handle There is a glow in the d...

Page 149: ...derneath the trunk There is also room for a spare bulb kit accessory Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted see page 188 WARNING Stow all tools carefully away after use so that th...

Page 150: ...art by checking fuse 25 see page 228 A thin cable on the right hand side in the trunk is connected to the catch for the filler door To open the door pull the yellow plas tic arrow on the end of the ca...

Page 151: ...175 Electronic Stability Program ESP 176 Economical motoring 178 Driving in cold weather 179 Driving in hot weather 181 Towing a trailer 181 Driving with a roof rack load 185 Driving at night 186 Dri...

Page 152: ...s hazard warning lights and interior lighting all work OFF position Gear lever no longer locked Certain electrical circuits operational ON position All electrical circuits working Do not leave the key...

Page 153: ...rop crumbs over the ignition switch If dirt or liquid gets into it the switch may not operate properly WARNING Always remove the key before leaving the car Always apply the parking brake before removi...

Page 154: ...to engage when the ignition key is turned to the start position make sure the clutch pedal is full depressed Misposi tioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch pedal may affect starting...

Page 155: ...o boost pressure The Trionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine management system designed to achieve optimum driv ability under differing driving conditions The system makes adjustm...

Page 156: ...ponents the following points must be observed Have the car serviced regularly in accor dance with the service program The fuel and ignition systems are particularly important in this context Always be...

Page 157: ...iately Failure to follow these directions could result in the catalytic converter and associ ated components being damaged and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions 3 0t V6 When starting...

Page 158: ...tank is full Fuel tank capacity 18 5 US gal 70 liters Screw on the filler cap and keep turning until it has clicked at least three times The most effective way to prevent conden sation forming in the...

Page 159: ...percentages are met by such fuels Up to 10 ethanol by volume with corro sion inhibitors Up to 15 MTBE by volume methyl ter tiary butyl ether Up to 5 methanol by volume with an equal amount of a suita...

Page 160: ...concentrations of methanol than listed above or the use of methanol blended gasoline without suitable co solvents and corrosion inhibitors can damage your car s fuel system leading to the need for rep...

Page 161: ...e the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for...

Page 162: ...ly to the right before easing it back into reverse Shift up indicator for improved fuel economy U S models only Cars equipped with a manual transmission have a Shift up light on the instrument panel T...

Page 163: ...If the accelerator is depressed while the lever is moved this will result in abnormal wear in the transmission WARNING Make it a habit to keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position to...

Page 164: ...to matic transmission will automatically revert to Normal mode see page 170 Adaptive gear change pattern is a trans mission function in the Normal and Sport modes which matches gear changing to curren...

Page 165: ...ission fault indicator light appears on the main instrument panel the system has detected a fault in the auto matic transmission or its control module see page 61 This also means that the Limp home mo...

Page 166: ...er see also page 181 Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads To avoid the trans...

Page 167: ...ry you may wish to pull off in 2nd or 3rd to reduce the risk of wheel spin When descending hills you should select a low gear to increase the braking effect of the engine and thus spare the brakes Man...

Page 168: ...expect edly To prevent the engine and transmission from becoming hotter than necessary select N for stops other than brief ones e g if stuck in a traf fic jam The normal drive position D is recommende...

Page 169: ...ne speed and the car remains in the same gear for longer if the transmission control module senses that the load has not decreased These gear change patterns pre vent unnecessary changing up and down...

Page 170: ...indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 165 The Winter mode facilitates pulling away and driving on icy roads Third gear is selected auto matically for pulling away to reduce wheelspin Win...

Page 171: ...To set the desired speed Move the switch to ON Accelerate to the desired speed minimum speed 25 mph 40 km h and press SET To increase the preset speed Accelerate to the desired speed and press SET You...

Page 172: ...dal is depressed When the switch is moved to CANCEL When the switch is moved to OFF When the engine is switched off When the selector lever is moved to posi tion N cars with automatic transmission Whe...

Page 173: ...y 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 parking an...

Page 174: ...this is perfectly nor mal Press the pedal down hard you cannot press too hard and steer the car to safety Donotrelease the brake pedalbefore the car has come to a halt or the danger is past That is c...

Page 175: ...ls on different sur faces e g one slippery and one dry The TCS then functions like an electronic dif ferential lock When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing on a slippery road in which case the T...

Page 176: ...rwise be difficult to handle How the ESP system works The Electronic Stability Program can help to prevent the car from skidding by braking one or several wheels independently of the driver The engine...

Page 177: ...faster than 35 mph 60 km h The ESP is always operative during brak ing even if it has been switched off manu ally WARNING When driving normally ESP will help to improve the stability of the car This...

Page 178: ...will be 23 5 mpg 12l 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 16l 100 km at outside temp of 32 F 0 C increase of 60 14 mpg 20l 100 km at outside temp of 4 F 20 C increase of 100 As...

Page 179: ...ter needs to be connected Longer than 1 5 hours is unnecessary If the car is equipped with a removable electrical cabin heater that is not in use this should be stored in the luggage compart ment Driv...

Page 180: ...tires age It may therefore be necessary to change them before they reach the legal wear limit as they gradually lose their friction properties The best response if the car gets into a front wheel skid...

Page 181: ...nt mixture checked as soon as possible 3 As soon as possible have the cooling system checked by an authorized Saab dealer Towing a trailer Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are availa...

Page 182: ...cooling system in hot weather i e approximately 104 F 40 C WARNING When towing a trailer do not attempt to negotiate a hill having a gradient in excess of 15 The weight distribu tion over the front w...

Page 183: ...page 168 Do not drive continuously with the WINTER mode selected in hilly country when you are towing a trailer as this will increase fuel con sumption and risk overheating the transmis sion Driving c...

Page 184: ...load on the towbar ball is 5 to 7 of the trailer weight with a maximum permissible tongue weight of 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg Note that this load must be added to the total load for the car If this now exc...

Page 185: ...e fixing holes Make sure that the rubber strip comes inside the plastic cover on the carrier Repeat the procedure with the other car rier 4 Close the doors on the left hand side of the car gently to h...

Page 186: ...il Pull the spacers down slightly on the inside of the roof rail 5 Center the roof carriers so that they pro trude equally on both sides 6 Tighten the roof carriers by hand Ensure that the tightening...

Page 187: ...d speed of the car see page 268 or the tire pressure label on page 269 The tire pressures given apply to cold tires that is tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature The tire...

Page 188: ...g with the trunk lid tailgate partly or fully open since exhaust fumes can be drawn into the cabin If you must drive with the trunk lid tailgate open all windows and the sunroof if fitted must be clos...

Page 189: ...n the vehicle on tow Never allow passengers to ride in the car being towed Always seek professional help if the car needs to be towed NOTICE If a car with a sport lowered chassis is transported for ex...

Page 190: ...permissible towing speed is 30 mph 50 km h unless the legal limit is lower The longest permissible towing dis tance is 30 miles 50 km If the car has to be transported farther than that summon a tow t...

Page 191: ...hood and locate the battery Find the positive and negative termi nals on the battery WARNING Batteries can cause injury They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain g...

Page 192: ...er 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 WARNING An electric fan can...

Page 193: ...to the object When the distance to the object is less than 12 in 30 cm a continuous tone will be heard When an object is approximately 3 feet 90 cm from the car the sound pulses change character mark...

Page 194: ...iously selected function Ice snow and dirt can affect the sensitivity of the sensors In such cases a continuous tone will sound warning the driver that the system cannot measure the distance to an obj...

Page 195: ...weather the temperature inside the car can reach 160 180 F 70 80 C Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users Do not park on dry grass or other com bustible...

Page 196: ...e anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the park ing brake OFF Disconnect the negative battery lead If frost is likely to occur during...

Page 197: ...Power steering fluid 208 Air filter 208 Battery 209 Drive belts 211 Wipers and washers 212 Changing bulbs 214 Fuses 226 Wheels 232 Compact spare wheel 236 Flat spotting 241 Air conditioning ACC 242 Sa...

Page 198: ...ing the hood at the same time The hood can now be lifted right up To close the hood release it from a height of about 8 in 20 cm Do notpress down on it In cold weather when the mechanism is stiff the...

Page 199: ...IB1773 Engine compartment 4 cyl engine 1 Engine oil dipstick filler cap 2 Reservoir brake clutch fluid 3 Fuse box 4 Expansion tank coolant 5 Washer fluid filler cap 6 Battery 7 Dipstick automatic tra...

Page 200: ...3 IB1774 Engine compartment 6 cyl 3 0t V6 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Reservoir brake clutch fluid 4 Fuse box 5 Expansion tank coolant 6 Washer fluid filler cap 7 Battery 8 Dipstic...

Page 201: ...gement system is a unique Saab development that combinessequentialmultiportfuelinjection electronic distributorless ignition and turbo charger boost pressure control into one sys tem The Trionic engin...

Page 202: ...ter model is a transverse 4 cylin der in line engine with twin overhead cam shafts and 4 valves per cylinder This engine is equipped with balance shafts that reduce engine vibration to a minimum The b...

Page 203: ...ssive oil consumption The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 1 05 qts 1 liter When necessary add oil of the recom mended grade via the dips...

Page 204: ...w washer 5 Fill with new engine oil Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level NOTICE Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently 5000 mile intervals 8 000 km...

Page 205: ...vel should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick Top up as necessary with Saab 3309 automatic transmission fluid mineral oil based adding it through the dipstick pipe The distance between t...

Page 206: ...as a reddish color and should not be mixed with other types of coolant Saab Original coolant should be used all year round Only use coolant approved by Saab Note If incorrect coolant is used or added...

Page 207: ...aler It is not possible todetect through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether brake pads are worn and need replacing It is therefore essential that brake pads be checked regularly as s...

Page 208: ...erature is about 70 F 20 C If the oil is colder the level can be lower and in higher temperatures the level can be higher both of which are acceptable Top up with Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S Air filt...

Page 209: ...taking the car for a long run A car with a standard equipment specifica tion and a fully charged battery can be left for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipmen...

Page 210: ...r of short circuiting between the positive terminal on the battery and the inlet manifold on the engine always disconnect the negative battery lead first and reconnect it last NOTICE Never reverse the...

Page 211: ...s critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner See also page 57 Warning charging WARNING Keep hands and clothing well clear of drive belts when engine is running Always stop engine bef...

Page 212: ...c car wash as these sometimes leave a wax coating on the windshield If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Changing the windshield wiper blades Lift the wiper arm off the windshie...

Page 213: ...on the SID the reservoir is down to about 1 quart 1 liter of fluid Add at least 50 of washer fluid to water to pre vent freezing and for effective cleaning WARNING Take care not to spill washer fluid...

Page 214: ...justed during braking WARNING Before changing a bulb in the engine bay switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts The radiator fan can start up even when...

Page 215: ...ibility to the left hand headlight remove the battery cover Release the two clips along the long sides of the cover 2 Unplug the connector 3 To remove the spring clip push it in and then move it to th...

Page 216: ...spring clip push it in and then move it to the right 4 Remove the bulb 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers insert the new bulb Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb correctly...

Page 217: ...e lamp leads and pull out the bulb holder The lamp leads are rein forced to facilitate changing bulbs 3 Change the bulb Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb cor rectly Front fog lights...

Page 218: ...nd twist it counter clockwise 6 Fit the new bulb and check that it is cor rectly seated To re install the lamp unit 1 Align the catch with the recess in the lamp housing holder 2 Press the lamp housin...

Page 219: ...you must first release the trim at the foot of the trunk This involves removing the handle and the three trim fasteners studs 1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the tailgate 2 Using the peg in the...

Page 220: ...anel by carefully pushing in the two clips one at the time 2 Release the bulb holder which is retained by a clip at either end 3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back 4 Push in the new bulb 5 Refit t...

Page 221: ...wise one quarter turn 3 Remove the two screws securing the light cluster to the body 4 Pull the light cluster rearwards and angle it outwards it is seated quite firmly 5 Release the fastener from the...

Page 222: ...ver Loading lighting 9 5 Wagon 1 Pull down the glass cover at the outer edge 2 Bend one ofthe contacts so thatthe bulb can be removed 3 Change the bulb On refitting insert the connector end of the lam...

Page 223: ...hts doors and floor and luggage compartment lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver carefully into the slot in the end of the lamp fitting Ease the fitting off to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend out one of the...

Page 224: ...nt illumination 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb 3 Fit the new bulb...

Page 225: ...fog lamp cornering lamp 4 P21 5W 21 5 Stop tail lamp 5 P21W 21 Direction indicator front rear 6 R10W 10 Dome light courtesy lights glove compartment luggagecompartment 7 R5W 5 Safety belt reminder 8...

Page 226: ...ng out in the electrical system the following advice should be heeded Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in the el...

Page 227: ...per operation Electric heating of rear window and door mirrors Cooling fans TWICE controls among other things Central locking Car alarm Anti theft system Engine immobilizer Autochecking of lights Elec...

Page 228: ...ransmission 13 20 Audio System amplifier 14 30 Ignition system engine 15 20 Fuel pump 16 20 DICE direction indicators 16B 17 20 Engine management system main instrument DICE TWICE 18 40 Door mirror he...

Page 229: ...Direction indicator switch 34 30 Cigarette lighter front rear 35 15 Daytime running light 36 30 Electric windows left 37 30 Windshield wipers rain sensor 38 30 Electric heating front seats 39 20 Limp...

Page 230: ...12 15 High beam headlight right 13 15 Low beam headlight right 14 30 Radiator fan high speed 15 15 Fog lights front spoiler 16 30 Wiper rear headlight washers 17 15 Horn 18 Function 1 Bulb test head...

Page 231: ...1 Car care and technical information 12 Horn 13 Extra lights accessory 14 High beam headlight 15 Low beam headlight 16 17 Windshield wipers IB1798 Location of wallet for spare bulbs and fuses accessor...

Page 232: ...60 increase the tire pressure by 3 psi 20 kPa for rough roads with potholes to minimize the risk of rim damage Neverreduce thepressure ofa hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase...

Page 233: ...m the original size and also supply Saab approved winter tires Tire quality grading cars sold in U S New tires must be graded and labeled in accordance with new Federal regulations Standard tests are...

Page 234: ...nces in road character istics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under contr...

Page 235: ...evels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods As thetires age the rubber becomes progressively harder and th...

Page 236: ...th the jack front towrope attachment eye and toolkit is stowed away underneath a panel in the lug gage compartment floor The jack handle is kept in a cover beside the spare wheel If you need to change...

Page 237: ...selector to the P position Ensure that everybody is out of the car before jacking it up Never start the engine while the car is jacked up The jack must stand on a firm level surface Stow the jack in...

Page 238: ...osition for jack IB1838 IB1553 Positioning the jack The collapsible jack handle is stowed in a cloth bag by the spare wheel With the help of your foot extend the handle as illustrated IB1554 Jack loca...

Page 239: ...ealer A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously A jack stand must then be applied under neath the front of the engine subframe at the fixing point for t...

Page 240: ...eel to be seated correctly 7 Lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts to the correct torque in the sequence shown opposite pairs Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80...

Page 241: ...o that experienced when the wheels need bal ancing Flat spots of this type disappear once the tires get hot again usually after 10 15 miles 20 25 km of driving at cruis ing speed WARNING Grit salt and...

Page 242: ...elt for the compressor should be inspected under the regular service program Clean dirt and insects away from the con denser and radiator to prevent clogging When washing the car use the hose to spray...

Page 243: ...ded for removing grease or oil stains and a semi stiff brush may also be used Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant...

Page 244: ...gularly and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usu ally washed in an automatic car wash with out special facilities for unde...

Page 245: ...orrosion The anti perforation warranty does not cover corrosion resulting from untreated defects Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by profess...

Page 246: ...electrolytic immersion coating and a polyester based protective coating to protect against corro sion caused by stones flung up by the wheels A thin penetrating anti rust oil is also applied in caviti...

Page 247: ...bird droppings If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immedi ately Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrati...

Page 248: ...ck the coolant and power steering fluid levels Check also for leaks Inspect the Poly V belt and replace it if it shows any signs of hard wear Check the battery charge Check the tires for tread pattern...

Page 249: ...Wheel cover PA 15 Direction indicator lamp lens PMMA 16 Washer fluid reservoir PE 17 Front spoiler PP EPDM 18 Front bumper cellular core expanded PP sheathing grille PP EPDM 19 Fan shroud PP 20 Scutt...

Page 250: ...e 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...

Page 251: ...the vehicle is equipped with xenon lamps record this distance 4 At the wall or other flat surface measure from the ground to the recorded dis tance seepoint4 anddrawahorizontal line the width of the...

Page 252: ...being aimed to be seen on the flat surface 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the horizontal cut off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall NOTICE Do not cover a headlig...

Page 253: ...ntenance and owner assistance Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 254 Owner assistance 255 Reporting Safety Defects U S A 256 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government 256...

Page 254: ...thereafter 10 000 20 000 30 000 miles 16 000 32 000 48 000 km etc Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point Use only a Saab approved long lif...

Page 255: ...res Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessar...

Page 256: ...may open an investigation and if itfinds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems betwee...

Page 257: ...al 258 Engine 260 Fuel 260 Engine oil 261 Engine variants 262 Electrical system 263 Drive belts 263 Manual gearbox 264 Automatic transmission 264 Suspension 265 Steering 265 Brake system 265 Wheels an...

Page 258: ...track applies to wheel sizes 6 x 15 6 5 x 16 Gross vehicle weight GVW Maximum train weight GVW max trailer weight Maximum axle load front Maximum axle load rear Permissible load in addition to driver...

Page 259: ...maximum axle 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 luggage...

Page 260: ...r _______________________ 825 rpm 3 0t V6 _________________________ 700 rpm Antifreeze ________________________ Saab approved antifreeze Coolant capacity 4 cylinder _______________________ 7 6 qts 7 4...

Page 261: ...ses SH since 1993 and SJ since 1996 The SJ class fulfils more stringent requirements and has lower phosphorous level A new grade API SL intro duced 2001 fulfils even higher requirements These grade cl...

Page 262: ...fulfils requirements at 212 F 100 C Oil capacity incl filter on changing 4 cylinder _______________________ 4 1 qts 4 0 litres 3 0t V6 _________________________ 4 6 qts 4 5 litres 2 3t Ecopower Ratin...

Page 263: ..._______________________ 1 2 3 4 5 6 Spark plugs 2 3t ___________________________ NGK BCPR 6ES 11 Electrode gap ____________________ 0 0414 in 1 05 mm 2 3 Turbo Aero ___________________ NGK PFR 6H 10 E...

Page 264: ..._______________ Electronically con trolled 5 speed fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter plane tary gear set and integral final drive Lock up function in selectorpositions3 4 and 5 Selector...

Page 265: ...CHF 11S Footbrake ABS ____________________ Hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo unit Diago nally split circuits ventilated discs on front wheels EBD function see page 172 Handbrake _______________...

Page 266: ...195 65 R 15 91 Q X 205 55 R 16 91 Q X X 215 55 R 16 93 Q X X X Wheel sizes 6 x 15 X 6 5 x 16 X X X 7 x 17 X X X 15 wheels must not be fitted to the 2 3 Turbo 3 0t V6 since the size of the brake discs...

Page 267: ...__________ 50 mph 80 km h NOTICE Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and may only be used with the following wheel tire combinations Wheels Tires 6 x 15 _____205 65 R15 6 5 x...

Page 268: ...6 250 36 250 205 55 R16 91 Q Winter tire All variants except 3 0t V6 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 32 220 32 220 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 39 270 39 270 215 55 R16 93 Q Winter tire All variants 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160...

Page 269: ...I N engine and gearbox numbers 1 Modification identity plate 2 V I N number inside windshield 3 Certification label 4 Gearbox number 5 Engine number 6 Tire pressures and color codes body trim label 7...

Page 270: ...rbags H 9 5 Aero with driver s and passenger side airbags 6 Body version _____ 4 5 4 door 5 door 7 Gearbox __________ 5 Manual 5 speed 9 Automatic 5 speed 8 Engine variant _____ E G Z 2 3t 2 3 Turbo 3...

Page 271: ...the on time for heated rear seat Coolant temperature gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Fuel level gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Additional sweep of the wipers after wind shield...

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Page 273: ...clutch fluid ____________207 Brake fluid reservoir _____________207 Brakes technical data ____________265 Bulbs changing _________________214 Bulbs table of __________________225 C CD changer ________...

Page 274: ...ntly asked questions on airbag 39 Front fog lights __________________74 Frost warning ___________________66 Fuel __________________________158 Fuel consumption ________________65 Fuel filler door ____...

Page 275: ...w mirror antidazzle _______129 Rearview mirrors ________________125 Reclamation ___________________248 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission towing a caravan or trailer ________182 Refu...

Page 276: ..._266 Tools _________________________149 Touching in the paintwork _________245 Towbar attachment ______________181 Towbar load ___________________184 Towing the car __________________189 Towing automa...

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