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Customer Assistance and Information

Maintenance schedule __ 262
Owner assistance ______ 264
Reporting Safety Defects

(USA) _______________ 265

Reporting Safety Defects

to the Canadian
government__________ 265

Vehicle Data Collection

and Event Data
Recorder ____________ 266

Customer Assistance and Information

Summary of Contents for 2004 9-3 Remote Starter

Page 1: ...Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollh ttan Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 10 Security 39 9 3 Convertible 53 Instruments and controls 73 Interior equipment 115 Starting and driving 139 Car care 191 Cust...

Page 2: ...which contains important 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 c...

Page 3: ..._ 79 Tachometer __________________ 78 Temperature gauge____________ 80 Turbo gauge _________________ 80 Warning and indicator lights _____ 74 Ashtray _____________________ 126 Cigarette lighter ______...

Page 4: ...___ 182 Roof load ____________________ 182 Hood _______________________ 192 Washing the engine bay_________ 249 Central locking __________ 40 Child safety locks ________ 44 Lock buttons____________ 40...

Page 5: ...anual transmission _____ 152 Child seats _____________ 21 Folding down the rear seat _ 134 Rear seat ______________ 134 Safety belts _____________ 11 Seat adjustment _________ 16 Seat heating ________...

Page 6: ...___ 202 Jump starting _________________ 187 Changing engine oil____________ 197 Engine description ____________ 193 Engine technical data __________ 270 Important considerations for driving 144 Oil gr...

Page 7: ...es 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...

Page 8: ...TRAINTS 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 whe...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...10 Safety Safety belts ___________ 11 Seats ________________ 16 Head restraints ________ 20 Child safety ___________ 21 Airbag________________ 28 Safety...

Page 11: ...at 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 belt...

Page 12: ...is jerked or withdrawn sharply the car tilts the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat Saab recom mends the use of a child seat...

Page 13: ...unc tion of the safety belts cleaning etc Belt height adjustment Sport Sedan The belt guide on the door pillar for the front safety belts can be set at different heights The front belt guide in the Co...

Page 14: ...y belt slightly to absorb the body s kinetic energy as gradually as possi ble Convertible The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters The pretensioners are activ...

Page 15: ...d button on the buckle to release the belt See page 248 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 rais...

Page 16: ...adjustments to the driver s seat be performed in the following order 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Lastly adjust the position of the steering wheel see page 116 Ele...

Page 17: ...umbar support by turning the knob WARNING Check that the seat is locked in the new position If not it may move while the car is being driven and it could result in injury to the occupant in the event...

Page 18: ...t 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 ad...

Page 19: ...g 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 crash WARNING The legroom of the electrically...

Page 20: ...pped with Saab Active Head Restraints SAHRs These reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind The SAHR is a mechanical system actu atedby bodyweight The mechanism isbuilt into the top...

Page 21: ...ote control out of 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 car out of a garage or drive way To avoi...

Page 22: ...p tethers for CHildren is a US Canadian safety stan dard for a uniform method of fitting child restraints without using the standard safety belts Only certain child restraints are equipped to utilize...

Page 23: ...23 Safety Lower anchorages ISOFIX in the rear seat Sport Sedan Lower anchorages ISOFIX in the rear seat Convertible...

Page 24: ...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 re...

Page 25: ...by means of the lower anchor ages ISOFIX or the safety 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...

Page 26: ...n instruction 4 Attach the tether to the anchorage 5 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 6 Pull the child restraint to make a second check t...

Page 27: ...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 indi...

Page 28: ...ssenger airbag system compensates for safety belt usage and the force of the crash at the moment of impact Note The sensor reacts differently depending on whether or not the front safety belts on the...

Page 29: ...urtains Sport Sedan and roll over bars Convertible 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 syste...

Page 30: ...n Sport Sedan only 5 Sensors in front bumper 6 Sensor side impact protection 7 Sensor side impact protection Sport Sedan only 8 Electronic control module and central sensor SDM Accessories and other e...

Page 31: ...s 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 t...

Page 32: ...US INJURY can occur Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches 140 cm can be killed by the airbag The BACK SEATistheSAFESTplace for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as...

Page 33: ...side impact protectionsensors oneon each side of the car These are located at rear of the sills Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as in addition to being a hazard to passengers...

Page 34: ...cts Do not use wire coat hangers Do not position a sun visor or similar item in the area that would be filled by the inflatable curtain To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash the...

Page 35: ...The inflatable curtains deploys into the window area between the front and rear roof pillars If the airbag system registers forces equiv alent to a high speed frontal crash Stage II for the steering...

Page 36: ...our vehicle WARNING Under no circumstances should any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag s electri cal circuitry During any welding both battery cables must be disconne...

Page 37: ...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 forwa...

Page 38: ...he air bag Always use seat belts and child restraints What should I do if the AIR BAG warning light comes on If the warning light is on it means that a fault has been detected in the system The airbag...

Page 39: ...39 Security Doors ________________ 40 Central locking ________ 40 Car alarm _____________ 48 Security...

Page 40: ...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 tw...

Page 41: ...on changing the battery refer to page 46 Button Pressed once Pressed twice Hold and press the buttonmore than 2 s Locks all doors and trunk lid Unlocks driver s door The other doors are unlocked and t...

Page 42: ...terference 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 ke...

Page 43: ...uttons on the doors 2 Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key see page 42 The car is now locked but the car alarm will remain inactive Trunk lid Opening The trunk lid isunlocked...

Page 44: ...re doors open the interior lighting will be switched off auto matically after20 minutes This is to prevent the battery from running flat Also if the car has electrically adjustable seats these will ce...

Page 45: ...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 within 15 seconds 3 The Saab Informat...

Page 46: ...e of the remote control Avoid leaving finger prints on the faces 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 t...

Page 47: ...car alarm this will be tripped 2 Open the door and insert the remote control into the ignition switch If the car has a car alarm this will be silenced The remote control and receiver unit are now syn...

Page 48: ...es constantly It will then start to flash once every 3 seconds The LED is located on the dashboard If a door or the trunk lid is open when the car is locked with the remote control the LED will flash...

Page 49: ...ng 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 t...

Page 50: ...re 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...

Page 51: ...10 cycles or until you press one of the remote control buttons or turn the remote control ON in the ignition switch Remote control Normal range 5 16 yds 5 15 metres In favorable conditions the range c...

Page 52: ...mmobilizer system 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...

Page 53: ...D warnings and messages __________ 63 Easy entry __________ 65 Head restraints _______ 66 Safety belts rear seat Convertible _________ 67 Roll over protection ____ 68 Electric windows_______ 69 Interi...

Page 54: ...car and mildew to form on the soft top Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top On no accountshould anything beput into the stowage space of the soft top under the soft top cove...

Page 55: ...p during opening due to the pinch hazard Keep children out of reach Do not operate the soft top while there are bystanders close to the car Make sure that the soft top cover has locked properly after...

Page 56: ...or soft top operation height min 7 2 ft 2 2 m behind car min 2 5 cm 2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is fully folded and the soft top cover raised Completed folding is indi cate...

Page 57: ...57 9 3 Convertible 3 Soft top folded 4 The soft top cover is closed 1 Rear window raised Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered 2 The soft top cover is opened a 7 2 ft 2 2 m b 2 5 cm...

Page 58: ...2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is fully raised and the soft top cover closed Completed raising is indi cated by a chime If there is a malfunc tion a text message will be shown...

Page 59: ...59 9 3 Convertible 1 The soft top cover is opened 2 The soft top is raised 3 The soft top cover is closed 4 The rear window is lowered a 7 2 ft 2 2 m b 2 5 cm...

Page 60: ...e If there are two of you it is easiest if you stand on either side of the car and perform steps 3 6 and 9 10 together 3 Unlock the soft top cover by pressing forward the two wire catches one on the l...

Page 61: ...he rear seat and pry off the cover with the screw driver Using the tool turn clockwise to open the catches Stand in the rear seat and raise the soft top Pull it towards the windshield This operation r...

Page 62: ...he rear window to the soft top cover Sit in the rear seat and insert the tool the same tool as used to lock the soft top to the windshield rail into the hexagonal hole in the soft top mecha nism Turn...

Page 63: ...erheated Allow to cool Remove cargo carrier to operate soft top Open trunk Move goods away from top storage area Move the object hindering soft top operation Soft top may be damaged if operated at low...

Page 64: ...t top obstructed Clear obstacles and try again Open close soft top completely to open trunk Complete soft top operation Open close soft top completely before driving Complete soft top operation Close...

Page 65: ...2 Tip the backrest forward 3 The seat now moves to its foremost position Repositioning 1 Tip the backrest back to its normal position 2 Raise and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its pr...

Page 66: ...ard and upward thus lim iting the backward movement of the head The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to a number of positions Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and...

Page 67: ...be as far in on the shoulder as possible Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt Refer to page 248 for how to check the func tion of the safety belts cleaning etc For how to secure...

Page 68: ...ack manually A catch by each roll bar must first be released The soft top cannot be operated while the roll bars are extended 1 Release the catch and press the roll bar forcibly down until it locks in...

Page 69: ...protection option The window lifts should be calibrated if auto matic closing does not work or if the battery has been disconnected The pinch protec tion will not work if the windows are not calibrate...

Page 70: ...1 Open the driver s door 2 Turn off the cabin lighting with the center button see illustration This is canceled when the ignition switch is turned to position ON or when the car is locked with the rem...

Page 71: ...traditional key out of the remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse see page 46 2 Carefully prise off the round cover using your nails a credit card or similar so as not to damage the pai...

Page 72: ...art by inserting the narrow end of the first bag to the right 2 Lie down the bag Turn the bag so that it lies on its widest side and slide it for ward in under the soft top storage see illustration 3...

Page 73: ...ents ___________ 78 Information display main instrument panel_ 81 Saab Information Display SID ________________ 83 Switches _____________ 91 Wipers and washers ____ 95 Manual climate control system___...

Page 74: ...ke 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 C...

Page 75: ...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 engin...

Page 76: ...ab 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 a...

Page 77: ...ways apply the parking brake when parking see page 167 Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving Airbag warning light Air...

Page 78: ...ed to ON They should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault free self diagnosis of each system or function Instruments Tachometer The tachometer displays the engin...

Page 79: ...les 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 tri...

Page 80: ...The turbo gauge indicates the air volume used for combustion which is equivalent to the engine load At low loads and when the engine is used for braking the needle will move within the white zone Unde...

Page 81: ...e power and consequently the car s speed Fuel gauge When less than about 2 5 gallons 10 litre of fuel is left in the tank a warning light on the main instrument panel comes on Refueling see page 147 I...

Page 82: ...stem is operative Operation of the TCS or ESP indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road and that extra care should be taken by the driver The car is equipped as standard with TCS and E...

Page 83: ...he left of the first message Each message will be displayed for 10 seconds Press the CLEAR button to acknowledge a SID message If you acknowledge a mes sage but do nothing about it the message will be...

Page 84: ...Fan Settings Air Distribution A C Mode Dual Single Zone Default Settings System Settings page 89 Language Unit Speed Scale Illum Service Info WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings b...

Page 85: ...ial to change the value Press CLEAR to reset the value 4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup Using DIST as a trip meter 1 Select Dist using the INFO dial 2 Press and hold the CLEAR button for approx 1...

Page 86: ...take a break this time will be added to the previously calcu lated arrival time Similarly you can check the distance left by selecting Dist After the distance to destination has decreased to zero Dist...

Page 87: ...l 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...

Page 88: ...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...

Page 89: ...rm 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 Syste...

Page 90: ...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 gro...

Page 91: ...ned to ON and turned off when the switch is turned back to LOCK Headlight levelling cars with Bi Xenon headlights Cars with Bi Xenon headlights are equipped with an automatic headlight level ling syst...

Page 92: ...n allows the low beam head lights and back up lights to remain on for about30 seconds after thedriver sdoor has been closed To activate this function 1 After turning off the engine remove the remote c...

Page 93: ...itched off When the car is next started the rear fog light will have to be switched back on manually by press ing the rear fog light switch If the engine is restarted within 30 seconds the rear fog li...

Page 94: ...ons in the car such as the direction indicators parking assistance and seatbelt reminders come from the same sound source the car s sound system If two or more of these func tions are active simultane...

Page 95: ...km h the wipers will make an addi tional sweep after roughly 8 seconds When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart 1 litre the headlight washers are deactivated This is in order to prioritize the...

Page 96: ...the stalk switch is left in the AUTO position when the engine is switched off when the engine is next started it must first be moved to the 0 or 3 position and then back to AUTO to reactivate the sen...

Page 97: ...ction 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 sens...

Page 98: ...e 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...

Page 99: ...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 warm...

Page 100: ...100 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 101: ...t is recommended to switch off the air condi tioning to save fuel Also if the air condition ing is on condensation may form on cold surfaces such as the floor air ducts Condensation water When the A C...

Page 102: ...placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf to avoid damaging the heating element Convertible The rear window heating is not turned on if the soft top is folded down The seatcushionsand backrests ofthe...

Page 103: ...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...

Page 104: ...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...

Page 105: ...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...

Page 106: ...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...

Page 107: ...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 th...

Page 108: ...ter 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 ai...

Page 109: ...109 Instruments and controls Shown below are several examples of air distribution Windshield Panel Floor front and rear Windshield floor front and rear...

Page 110: ...al 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 Sele...

Page 111: ...if the battery has been disconnected Programming A number of functions can be customized under Profiler see page 112 Further cus tomizations can be made at a Saab dealer Tips before contacting a Saab...

Page 112: ...rts to the AUTO mode and the previous set temperature Note When the soft top or all the windows are open in a hot humid climate turning the air conditioning on manually can cause con densation to form...

Page 113: ...the Default Settings Manual The rear window and door mirror heating is switched on with the button on ACC panel Convertible The rear window heating cannot be turned on when the soft top is folded Heat...

Page 114: ...ngs A C off A C compressor OFF see also page 106 The A C compressor can be activated temporarily by pressing the AC or AUTO button while on the road and if the outside temperature is above 41 F 5 C Th...

Page 115: ..._________ 116 Electric windows______ 117 Sunroof optional _____ 120 Interior lighting _______ 123 Cup holder___________ 124 Power Outlet _________ 126 Storage compartments_ 126 Rearview mirrors______...

Page 116: ...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...

Page 117: ...down and release it Comfort opening option certain variants only Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the sunroof Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the w...

Page 118: ...ain model variants the electric win dows are equipped with pinch protection This is activated if something gets trapped between the window pane and door frame when the window is closed The window will...

Page 119: ...ndow is operated Calibration After a loss of battery power or if the auto matic closing feature does not work the electric windows must be calibrated for the pinch protection to work Fully open and cl...

Page 120: ...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 op...

Page 121: ...n the control The sunroof will then close automatically Press the control once more to open the sunroof to its ventilation position If you wish to open the sunroof fully from the ventilation position...

Page 122: ...the window in 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 eme...

Page 123: ...e control is removed from the ignition switch The lighting goes out When the car is locked When the ignition is turned on Approx 20 s after closing all doors The lights are dimmed out gradually If a d...

Page 124: ...fascia in the center console compartment between the front seats and rear seat cushion The cup holder between the seats can be raised if you wish to use the compartment for storage WARNING The cup ho...

Page 125: ...125 Interior equipment Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart ment between front seats certain variants only Cup holder in rear seat cushion...

Page 126: ...storage compartments in the rear seat armrest below the front ash tray and in the doors WARNING The maximum output of the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W 20 A The rating ofthe socketin the compartme...

Page 127: ...it cold air cars with ACC only This allows the storage of chocolate and chilled drinks for example Storage compartment between front seats Storage pocket on front edge of seats certain variants only S...

Page 128: ...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 Reme...

Page 129: ...etects 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 m...

Page 130: ...n the ignition ON 2 Press and hold the two outer buttons buttons one and three releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 secon...

Page 131: ...e vehicle and firmly press hold for two seconds and release the programmed button Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rol...

Page 132: ...y system entry door lock home office lighting etc For convenience the hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time Autodimming Pressbutton5brieflytoswitch autodimming onor off When...

Page 133: ...ure 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 b...

Page 134: ...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...

Page 135: ...wered 1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle in the trunk 2 Fold the backrest forward Note When returning the backrest to its upright position make sure that it locks properly in plac...

Page 136: ...he rear side of the hatch Use this to lock or unlock the hatch The position of the lock is designed to prevent unautho rized persons from accessing the trunk from inside the cabin To lock Open the hat...

Page 137: ...e 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...

Page 138: ...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 pos...

Page 139: ...tability Program ESP ______ 165 Parking brake_________ 167 Parking ______________ 167 Saab Parking Assistance 170 Economical driving_____ 173 Driving in cold weather__ 175 Driving in hot climates __ 1...

Page 140: ...tch If dirt or liquid gets into it the switch may not operate properly If snow from clothing falls into the ignition switch and melts the ignition switch can seize freeze Brush snow off clothing befor...

Page 141: ...ld cause the battery to run flat in a matter of hours Cars with automatic transmission The gear lever is not locked See also page 154 ON position The entire electrical system is operative Do not leave...

Page 142: ...tarted 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 143: ...or N position 2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal Note Once the engine has started the brake pedal will sink This is perfectly normal 3 Start the engine Let the remote control spring back as soon as t...

Page 144: ...ne performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided For optimum performance use the recommended grade of fuel The maximum boost pressure is regu lated according to the t...

Page 145: ...dealer If the engine fails to start in severe cold or if the battery is flat the car can be bump started manual transmission only or started using jump leads to a donor battery However as soon as you...

Page 146: ...ult in damage to the catalytic con verter and associated components and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions NOTICE If the car runs outof gas air may be drawn in with the fuel which in...

Page 147: ...on type of ether used is MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether of which fuel may contain a maximum of 15 by volume Refueling 1 Switch off the engine 2 Open the filler cap located in the right hand rear fen...

Page 148: ...s a built in fuel cap holder slot located on the fuel door Slide the white ring on the cap into the slot NOTICE Do not overfill Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is neede...

Page 149: ...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...

Page 150: ...t 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 st...

Page 151: ...thylcyclopen 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 use...

Page 152: ...can increase the wear on the gearbox There are two manual gearbox versions a 5 speed gearbox and a 6 speed gearbox Reverse gear on the 6 speed gearbox is to the left of 1st gear Raise the ring under...

Page 153: ...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 b...

Page 154: ...d 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...

Page 155: ...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 a...

Page 156: ...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 ca...

Page 157: ...ress 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...

Page 158: ...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 maywish to start off in 2nd or 3rd to...

Page 159: ...he 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...

Page 160: ...l 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 sele...

Page 161: ...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...

Page 162: ...sary 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 ligh...

Page 163: ...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...

Page 164: ...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 of...

Page 165: ...celeration 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 sho...

Page 166: ...er 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...

Page 167: ...ar starts off the following message will appear on the SID Parking WARNING Always apply the parking brake when you park the car If the car is to be left parked for a long time refer to page 169 Always...

Page 168: ...bject 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 Thieve...

Page 169: ...nsation 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 Convertible If the...

Page 170: ...too small The system is activated automatically when reverse is engaged or selected Audible confirmation is given and the following text is shown on the SID If a warning message such as the seatbelt r...

Page 171: ...ing straight back The system indi cates if the distance to the wall decreases again Cars with trailer hitch If the car has a ttrailer hitch and its wiring is correctly connected to the car s electrics...

Page 172: ...ation of SPA on and SPA off Park Assistance SPA on SPA off SPA on Saab Parking Assistance is activated automatically when reverse is engaged The system warns of objects behind the car If a trailer is...

Page 173: ...ter 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 outs...

Page 174: ...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...

Page 175: ...ce so that any ice that may have built up melts then add carbu retor spirit when refueling Condensation is caused by temperature fluctuations either in the outside temper ature alone or when the car i...

Page 176: ...ction If you get into a rear wheel skid steer in the same direction as the movement of the rear of the car Driving with tire chains Snow chains must only be fitted to the wheel and tire dimensions tha...

Page 177: ...tinues to rise with the engine idling the engine must be switched off 2 If the engine is idling and the needle on the temperature gauge falls wait until a normal temperature is shown about in the midd...

Page 178: ...this is deactivated automatically if a trailer is hitched up and correctly connected to the Saab genuine trailer socket Saab recommendations Use a genuine Saab trailer hitch that is designed and teste...

Page 179: ...l 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 engine speed is about 3 500 rpm until the incline eases see p...

Page 180: ...iler makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination With a two wheel trailer concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible The trailer sh...

Page 181: ...rs 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 b...

Page 182: ...rs 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 r...

Page 183: ...loaded car is always greater Keep your distance from the vehicle in front Do not exceed the car s permissible gross vehicle weight or axle load see page 268 Roof loads can negatively affect telecom m...

Page 184: ...han normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal Nor does the steering servo operate when the engine is off The steering will therefore be much heavier than usual The towing vehicle sh...

Page 185: ...as a permanent towing eye at the rear under the bumper If the car is equipped with a towbar this can be used instead of the towing eye Towing the car Engage neutral automatic transmission move the sel...

Page 186: ...the engine can be started as described under Jump starting on page 187 Vehicle recovery If the car has to be transported on a flatbed truck or similar it must be securely strapped down There are attac...

Page 187: ...the car s roadholding Tire pressure refer to page 275 The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor and secured in place with the retaining nut NOTICE To avoid damaging a allo...

Page 188: ...and it could save your radio 4 Open the hood and locate the battery Find the positive and negative termi nals on the battery NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle t...

Page 189: ...ing a battery charger starter unit To avoid damaging the car s electrical system and electronics the following rules must be followed when charging the battery or jump starting the car If the charger...

Page 190: ...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...

Page 191: ..._ 206 Wiper blades _________ 206 Changing bulbs _______ 208 Fuses ________________ 222 Automatic tire pressure monitoring __________ 229 Tires _________________ 231 Compact spare tire _____ 243 Changi...

Page 192: ...y 1 Pull the release handle 2 The hood moves to the half locked posi tion and 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...

Page 193: ...ft front inner fender These engine families meet applicable EPA Federal Standards California State Stan dards andCanadianFederalStandardsand are equipped with the following systems sequential multipor...

Page 194: ...aining low emissions and fuel consumption ORVR Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery All hydrocarbons formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere The hydrocarbon...

Page 195: ...195 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 196: ...see page 270 Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to avoid run ning problems Recommended oil grade see page 270 Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properl...

Page 197: ...o normal temperature and check the oil level WARNING Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri ous skin disorders Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible Used eng...

Page 198: ...new filter 4 Fit a new O ring 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...

Page 199: ...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...

Page 200: ...wear 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 necessa...

Page 201: ...eels should point 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...

Page 202: ...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 ba...

Page 203: ...ng 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 see page 187 Do not connec...

Page 204: ...belt 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 dama...

Page 205: ...tion 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 inspecti...

Page 206: ...the wind shield 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...

Page 207: ...and water as recommended by the table on the packaging to reduce the risk of freezing and to ensure effective cleaning see also page 95 To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car reci...

Page 208: ...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 sh...

Page 209: ...evelling The level ling system is comprised of two sensors one on the front suspen sion and one on the rear suspension and a control unit by the engine bay fuse box Headlight alignment is adjusted aut...

Page 210: ...f the headlight 2 Twist the bulb holder 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 refle...

Page 211: ...f the headlight 2 Twist the bulb holder 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 refle...

Page 212: ...ide 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 fro...

Page 213: ...roove 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...

Page 214: ...the groove in the spring engages the plastic edge of the bumper trim Taillights Sport Sedan 1 Turn signals 2 Taillights stop lights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light left hand side 5 High mounted s...

Page 215: ...the bulb 4 Refit the bulb holder Press the bulb holder home so that the plastic lug snaps into place Stop lights taillights and turn signal bulbs Convertible 1 Remove the cover 2 Carefully remove the...

Page 216: ...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...

Page 217: ...n place on the trunk lid 3 Fit the rivets Lock the rivets in place by pressing the center buttons in until flush with the collar Dome light front Sport Sedan 1 Pull down the rear edge of the lens 2 Fi...

Page 218: ...lb holder If one ofthe outer bulbsneeds replacing turn the light fitting round Change the bulb from the reverse of the lighting fitting The bulb has a bayonet fitting 3 Position the front edge of the...

Page 219: ...rews Glove compartment lighting certain variants only 1 Remove the lamp housing using a short screwdriver 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Insert the connector side first when refit ting the lamp Trunk lighting S...

Page 220: ...nector side first when refit ting the lamp Courtesy floor lighting certain variants only 1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Insert the connector side first...

Page 221: ...rear 5 R10W 10 Rear dome lighting courtesy lighting glove compartment lighting trunk lighting Convertible 6 R5W 5 License plate lighting trunk lighting Sport Sedan 7 T4W 4 Reading light rear 8 WY5W W...

Page 222: ...sk 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...

Page 223: ...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 f...

Page 224: ...Control module in passenger front door 9 10 Dash fuse panel 10 30 Trailer socket electrical socket in storage compart ment between seats 11 10 Data link connection diagnostics 12 15 Interior lighting...

Page 225: ...ght trailer lights 11 12 13 14 15 15 Seat heating left seat 16 15 Seat heating right seat 17 7 5 Autodimming rearview mirror rain sensor tire pressure monitoring 18 15 Sunroof 19 7 5 Telematics OnStar...

Page 226: ...light rear left turn signal left taillight rear fog light left reversing light license plate light ing trunk lighting trailer lights 27 10 Convertible Lumbarsupport electricallyadjustable front seat...

Page 227: ...30 Front right parking light front right turn signal left and right side turn signal right high beam left low beam front left fog light 17 30 Windshield wiper motor low speed 18 30 Windshield wiper m...

Page 228: ...ition 15 R12 Windshield wipers high low speed R13 R14 Washer fluid pump headlights R15 R16 No Amp Function 1 60 MAXI Secondary air injection pump certain models 2 20 Fuel pump preheated oxygen sensors...

Page 229: ...system The spare wheel does not have a sensor The sensor batteries have an average life of 10 years The batteries cannot be changed but require the sensor units to be replaced The system does not war...

Page 230: ...ssage shown above will be dis played on the SID if a wheel without pressure sensor is fitted e g spare wheel one two three or four pressure sensors are broken or missing two or more detectors are miss...

Page 231: ...car see page 277 The stated tire pressures apply to cold tires i e tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature Tire pressure increases as the tires become warm e g during highwa...

Page 232: ...t front Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make c...

Page 233: ...and also any regulations gov erning the use of winter snow tires Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on you...

Page 234: ...in potholes etc cause springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings to be overloaded affect the function of the Electronic Stability Program ESP The speed and load limits of the tires...

Page 235: ...ir use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service prac tices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grad...

Page 236: ...m only with new Saab original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing...

Page 237: ...tly brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your fo...

Page 238: ...G Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on ee performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resis tance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 235 Maximu...

Page 239: ...to carry Speed Rating The maximum speed that a tire is certified to carry a load Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is gi...

Page 240: ...s are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or...

Page 241: ...tantially 90 degrees to the cen terline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread an...

Page 242: ...lbs 1400 750 5x150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu lated...

Page 243: ...puncture The maximum life of the tire 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 ti...

Page 244: ...e 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 ge...

Page 245: ...and cause personal injury in the event of a crash or if the car rolls over Do not use the jack on a car other than your Saab 9 3 Grit salt and rust can clog the inner threadsofthe wheelboltsifthe car...

Page 246: ...car 2 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 3 Wind...

Page 247: ...rammed to ensure it is as accurate as possible Contact a Saab dealer Driving with tire chains see page 176 NOTICE Do not overtighten the bolts using a impact wrench not only can this damage the wheels...

Page 248: ...ges it should be replaced 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 repla...

Page 249: ...es although this is not detrimental to the leather indeed the patina resulting from use is often consid ered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it can start to loo...

Page 250: ...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 underbody cleaning Never wash or lea...

Page 251: ...or polishing Touching up the paint Damaged paintwork should be treated as soon as it is discovered the longer it is left the greater the risk of corrosion The anti corrosion warranty doesnotcovercorr...

Page 252: ...the next Two coat enamel As the name implies two coat enamel is applied in two operations The first coat the base color contains the pigment metal flakes and binder The second coat consists of a clea...

Page 253: ...to apply a viscous anti corrosion agent to any worn or damaged areas to prevent the onset of corrosion Even after the anti corrosion warranty has expired it makes good sense to continue to maintain t...

Page 254: ...r s underside floor panels wheel wells at least at mid winter and in the spring 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage and arrange for needed repairs promptly After washingorafter heavy rain...

Page 255: ...system is running the intake air is dehumidified The resultant condensa tion that forms on the evaporator is drained off under the car When the car is parked this may result in a small puddle forming...

Page 256: ...a pressure washer Caution Do not hose down the radia tor and condenser while the engine is hot Otherthaninextremely cold weather do not screen the radiator e g with netting as this will greatly dimin...

Page 257: ...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 unlo...

Page 258: ...thedistancefrom 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 li...

Page 259: ...vertical aiming screws simultaneously in the same direction indicated on the headlight until the hori zontal cut off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall 7 If an optical he...

Page 260: ...260 Car care This page has been left blank...

Page 261: ...dule __ 262 Owner assistance ______ 264 Reporting Safety Defects USA _______________ 265 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________ 265 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Record...

Page 262: ...service message will illuminate on the Saab Instrument Display SID when the car is due for regular maintenance There are three different messages that will appear TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indica...

Page 263: ...ant to docu ment that all necessary maintenance has been done HOW THE SERVICE RECORD IS ORGA NIZED The service record is comprised of a series of coupons on which to record services as they are perfor...

Page 264: ...9007 In Canada please call the Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1 800 263 1999 A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and...

Page 265: ...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 mo...

Page 266: ...to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety These on board systems are somewhat like the data recorders on many airplanes bu...

Page 267: ...___________ 271 Engines ______________ 271 Electrical system_______ 272 Drive belt _____________ 272 Manual transmission ___ 272 Automatic transmission _ 273 Suspension ___________ 273 Steering ______...

Page 268: ...4 mm Convertible _______________________ 29 1 740 mm Trunk volume SAE Sport Sedan ______________________ 15 0 cu ft 425 l Convertible soft top raised ___________ 12 4 cu ft 352 l Convertible soft top...

Page 269: ...iver and passengers ______________________ Sport Sedan 5x150 lbs ____________ 750 lbs 340 kg Convertible 4x150 lbs _____________ 600 lbs 272 kg WARNING The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be excee...

Page 270: ...Oil fulfilling GM LL A 025 requirements To ensure being able to take advantage of the Saab specified service intervals be sure to select a fully synthetic engine oil fulfilling GM LL A 025 requirement...

Page 271: ...e service indication will come on at or around 15 000 miles or 2 years For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used When the message for service is dis...

Page 272: ...rode gap ______________________ 0 9 1 0 mm Outside length______________________ 40 472 1028 mm Drive belt Type _____________________________ Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential O...

Page 273: ...pe ________________________ Hydraulic plate clutches brake bands and one way couplings Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in top gear 2 0t and 2 0T _____________________ 28 30 46 49 Spring type front and rear...

Page 274: ...use DOT 5 Disc diameter Front ____________________________ 11 22 in 285 mm Front certain variants only ________ 11 89 in 302 mm Rear ____________________________ 10 94 in 278 mm Rear certain variants...

Page 275: ...M Pressure _________________________ 420 kPa 60 psi Maximum life______________________ 2200 miles 3500 km Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph 80 km h NOTICE Snow chains Snow chains must not be f...

Page 276: ...h sport chassis RF XL Reinforced or Extra Load tire 2 0t 2 0 Turbo Summer tires 205 65 R15 94 H x 215 55 R16 93 H x 225 45 R17 94 W RF XL x x Winter snow tires 205 65 R15 94 Q x 205 55 R16 91 Q x x 21...

Page 277: ...35 280 41 205 55 R16 91 Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 240 35 280 41 240 35 280 41 215 55 R16 93 Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 240 35 280 41 240 35 280 41 225 45 R17 94 Q RF...

Page 278: ...quote the car s vehicle identification engine and gearbox numbers 1 V I N number and barcode inside wind shield 2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA Label for color codes trim and body Canada Label...

Page 279: ...4 4 door 2 Convertible 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 ____ 4 2004 11 Factory _...

Page 280: ...nk lid unlocked when doors unlocked yes no Car alarm Listed below are a number of examples of programmable functions Cabin lighting switched on when the car alarm is tripped Panic function can be enab...

Page 281: ...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 u...

Page 282: ...eft 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...

Page 283: ...e _________________ 245 Changing bulbs _________________ 208 Changing engine oil _____________ 197 Changing the battery remote control _ 46 Changing wiper blades ___________ 206 Checking the number of...

Page 284: ...______ 270 Engines _______________________ 271 Event Data Recorder ____________ 266 Extra electrical socket ____________ 126 F Facilitating entry to rear seat Convertible ____________________ 65 Facto...

Page 285: ...______ 169 Luggage compartment ___________ 134 Luggage compartment lighting _124 138 Luggage compartment lighting Convertible ____________________ 70 Luggage compartment lighting changing ____________...

Page 286: ...lighting ___________________ 123 Roof lighting changing ___________ 217 Running in _____________________ 151 S SAHR head restraint _____________ 20 SDM _________________________ 266 SID _____________...

Page 287: ..._____ 183 Trunk lid opening ________________ 43 Turbo gauge ____________________ 80 U Uniform tire quality grading ________ 235 Upholstery care _________________ 249 Upholstery cleaning _____________...

Page 288: ...288 Index Notes...

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