Saab 2005 9-3 Remote Starter Owner'S Manual Download Page 11

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No sparks,
flames or
smoking

Buckle up

Refer to
the Owner’s
Manual

Airbag

Shield eyes

Never place a
rear-facing
child seat in
this seat

Keep out of
reach of
children

Electric
windows

Battery acid
contains sul-
phuric acid

Deactivating
of rear window
switches

Risk of
explosive gas

Central
locking, lock

Central
locking,
unlock

Trunk lid,
opening

Headlights

Windshield
wipers

Direction
indicators

Windshield
washers

Parking lights

Defroster

Hazard warn-
ing lights

Rear window
heating

Front fog
lights

Cabin fan

Rear fog light

Coolant tem-
perature

Radiator fan

No charge to
battery

Fuel

Foot brake

Coolant level

Engine oil
pressure

ABS brakes

Electronic
Stability
Program

Example of symbols that can be found in your car

Summary of Contents for 2005 9-3 Remote Starter

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...Guide found in your car which contains some quick reference concerning safety issues Make sure you keep this Reference Guide readily available for all occupants to review Replacement and or additiona...

Page 3: ...Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollh ttan Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 11 Security 41 9 3 Convertible 55 Instruments and controls 77 Interior equipment 121 Starting and driving 145 Car care 197 Cust...

Page 4: ...which contains impor tant warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out Also included is a Quick Reference Guide an Infotainment System manual tire warran tiesand U S c...

Page 5: ...83 Tachometer __________________ 82 Temperature gauge____________ 84 Turbo gauge _________________ 84 Warning and indicator lights _____ 78 Ashtray _____________________ 132 Cigarette lighter _______...

Page 6: ...ng holes for roof carriers ___ 188 Roof load ____________________ 188 Hood _______________________ 198 Washing the engine bay_________ 252 Central locking __________ 42 Child safety locks ________ 46...

Page 7: ...smission _____ 158 Child seats ________________ 22 Folding down the rear seat ____ 140 Rear seat__________________ 140 Safety belts ________________ 12 Seat adjustment ____________ 17 Seat heating ___...

Page 8: ...__ 208 Jump starting _________________ 193 Changing engine oil____________ 203 Engine description ____________ 199 Engine technical data __________ 270 Important considerations for driving 150 Oil gra...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...ack as possible from the airbag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS USA CANADA Jack Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains Vehicle must be level and jack must be...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...10 This page has been left blank...

Page 13: ...11 Safety Safety belts ___________ 12 Seats ________________ 17 Head restraints ________ 21 Child safety ___________ 22 Airbag________________ 29 Safety...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 Convertible is no...

Page 17: ...elt 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 activate...

Page 18: ...ed button on the buckle to release the belt See page 251 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 rai...

Page 19: ...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 122 Elec...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...th Saab ActiveHeadRestraints SAHRs Theseare designed to 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 t...

Page 24: ...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 avoid ca...

Page 25: ...op 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 26: ...24 Safety Lower anchorages ISOFIX in the rear seat Sport Sedan Lower anchorages ISOFIX in the rear seat Convertible...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...t of the child restraint 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...

Page 29: ...d restraint installa tion 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...

Page 30: ...2 Route the belt in the restraint according to the installation instruction of the restraint 3 Pull out the belt completely until it stops Then let the belt slowly pull in the slack Clicking sound in...

Page 31: ...in a crash Using this information and data from the central sensor in the control module the control moduledetermines whetherornotto inflate the airbags The control module also controls whether other...

Page 32: ...the front safety belts on the driver s and passenger sides are used Situations can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates It is also possible for only the safety belt pretensioners to...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...ERIOUS 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 Si...

Page 36: ...the rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of each C pillar Convertible The Convertible has two side impact protectionsensors oneon each side of the car These are located at the rear of the...

Page 37: ...ects 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 38: ...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 39: ...the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to repla...

Page 40: ...service program but oth erwise may be regarded as maintenance free Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners WARNING Under no circumstances should any modifications be made that affect th...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...he airbag 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 43: ...41 Security Doors ________________ 42 Central locking ________ 42 Car alarm _____________ 50 Security...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...age 48 Button Pressed once Pressed twice Hold and press the buttonmore than 2 s Locks all doors and trunk lid Convertible also fuel filler door Unlocks driver s door Convertible also fuel filler door...

Page 46: ...as the remote control may cause interference to the remote con trol signal In this case retry from another angle and aim at the receiver located by the steering wheel If remote unlocking should fail t...

Page 47: ...uttons on the doors 2 Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key see page 44 The car is now locked but the car alarm will remain inactive Trunk lid Opening The trunk lid isunlocked...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...ed for the car 1 Insert the remote control into the ignition switch and turn it to ON 2 Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds within 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to...

Page 50: ...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 the small...

Page 51: ...as a 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...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...d the trunk lid are closed and you lock the car with the remote control What trips the alarm The alarm will be tripped if a door the hood or the trunk lid is opened somebody tries to hotwire the car S...

Page 54: ...econds or if you are sitting in the car Press and hold the or button on one of the front doors for more than 2 seconds To switch off the alarm Press one of the remote control buttons or if you are sit...

Page 55: ...s 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 can be si...

Page 56: ...lizer 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 into...

Page 57: ...__________ 65 Easy entry __________ 67 Head restraints _______ 68 Safety belts rear seat Convertible _________ 69 Rollover Pop up Bars ___ 70 Electric windows_______ 71 Interior lighting ________ 72 U...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...tton until the soft top is fully folded and the soft top cover raised Completed folding is indi cated by a chime If there is a malfunc tion a text message will be shown on the SID Refer to page 65 Do...

Page 61: ...59 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 62: ...Completed raising is indi cated by a chime If there is a malfunc tion a text message will be shown on the SID Refer to page 65 Do not press any of the buttons on the same section of the instrument pa...

Page 63: ...61 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 64: ...nk one from either side 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 wir...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...soft top is operated continuously for more than 3 minutes Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to cool down Open trunk Move goods away from top storage area Move the object hindering soft top op...

Page 68: ...mpletely to open trunk Complete soft top operation Open close soft top completely before driving Complete soft top operation Close trunk Close the trunk lid Driver seat unlocked The backrest is not lo...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...nt forward 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 si...

Page 71: ...be as far in on the shoulder as possible Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt Refer to page 251 for how to check the func tion of the safety belts cleaning etc For how to secur...

Page 72: ...as in moderate to severe crashes in which the airbags deploy Rollover Pop Up Bars are supplemental to the safety belts They are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them Rollover Pop...

Page 73: ...the electric win dows refer to page 123 Deactivating the passenger door window button With the button on the driver s door you can deactivate the window button on the passenger door The illuminated s...

Page 74: ...ing lights footwell light ing and courtesy lighting in the doors The light switches are located in the roof con sole The cabin lighting comes on When a door is opened and the ignition is OFF When the...

Page 75: ...left open the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 min to prevent the battery from running flat For changing bulbs refer to page 225 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid i...

Page 76: ...n the two screws do not unscrew them fully Lift up the screws and press them out of their key hole slots Contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked Placing two golf bags in the t...

Page 77: ...WARNING Some models have a spoiler on the trunk lid Avoid getting fingers and hands trapped between the spoiler and rear fender when closing the trunklid NOTICE If play arises in any part of the Carg...

Page 78: ...76 9 3 Convertible This page has been left blank...

Page 79: ...nts ___________ 82 Information display main instrument panel_ 85 Saab Information Display SID ________________ 87 Switches _____________ 96 Wipers and washers ____ 100 Manual climate control system___...

Page 80: ...ut without ABS modulation This light comes on when the battery is not being charged by the alternator If the light comes on during driving stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine Check the...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...nearest Saab dealer to have the brake system checked The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution EBD This distrib utes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels in such a...

Page 83: ...en parking see page 173 Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving Airbag warning light Airbag malfunction Contact Saab de...

Page 84: ...when the ignition switch is turned to ON They should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault free self diagnosis of each system or function Instruments Tachometer T...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...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 153 I...

Page 88: ...when the system 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 TCS standard equipment ESP certain...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...Fan Settings Air Distribution A C Mode Dual Single Zone Default Settings System Settings page 94 Language Unit Speed Scale Illum Service Info WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings...

Page 91: ...eed Arriv 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation 3 Turn the INFO dial to change the value Press CLEAR to reset the value 4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup Using DIST as a...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...ge the value 2 Press the INFO dial once after each setting time year month and day to confirm the value Once you have selected the day press the INFO dial to finish setting and update the clock Press...

Page 95: ...st In order to use this function the car s radio must be tuned to a FM station known to transmit a time signal Saab has no control over the level of RBDS informa tion or the content being transmitted...

Page 96: ...4 Select the desired heading using the INFO dial 5 Press in the INFO dial System Settings Language The number of languages can vary between markets English French German Italian Spanish Swedish Unit M...

Page 97: ...p of units Speed Scale Illum Select the proportion of the speedo meter to be illuminated in NIGHT PANEL mode Service Info Service Data Theapproximateconditionoftheoil is shown here 100 is equivalent t...

Page 98: ...turned to ON and turned off when the switch is turned back to LOCK Headlight levelling cars with xenon headlights Cars with xenon headlights are equipped with an automatic headlight levelling sys tem...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...ther road users Back Up The back up lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on Button for accessory Sport Sedan This button can be used for acc...

Page 102: ...re are 5 delay periods from which to choose ranging from 2 to 15 seconds The wipers always return to their home posi tion when the ignition is turned off To leave the wipers positioned vertically on t...

Page 103: ...mph 200 km h Rain sensor option The rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers The sensor is located on the windshield beside the rearview mirror The system varies the frequency of wipi...

Page 104: ...OMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select Rain Sensor using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select the sensitivity by turning the dial 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the INFO dial The sen...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...speed to 2 or 3 and select maximum heat and defroster to heat the cabin and demist the wind shield as quickly as possible When the engine is warmer and the temperature gauge starts to rise fan settin...

Page 107: ...105 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 108: ...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 compressor is on t...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...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 111: ...nce has been made for the airflow relative humidity solar radiation and so on currently prevailing inside the car The most usual temperature setting is between 66 74 F 19 23 C depending on personal pr...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...114 Instruments and controls Shown below are several examples of air distribution Windshield Panel Floor front and rear Windshield floor front and rear...

Page 117: ...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 118: ...if the battery has been disconnected Programming A number of functions can be customized under Profiler see page 117 Further cus tomizations can be made at a Saab dealer Tips before contacting a Saab...

Page 119: ...s 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 o...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...ngs A C off A C compressor OFF see also page 111 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 122: ...120 Instruments and controls This page has been left blank...

Page 123: ...______ 122 Electric windows_______ 123 Sunroof ______________ 126 Interior lighting ________ 129 Cup holder____________ 130 Power Outlet __________ 132 Storage compartments__ 132 Rearview mirrors_____...

Page 124: ...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 125: ...s only Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the sunroof Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional sunroof start to open approx 2 s During...

Page 126: ...d The window will stop and lower slightly Temporary overriding the pinch protec tion If dirt ice or similar create so much resis tance that the pinch protection cuts in the pinch protection can be tem...

Page 127: ...pen and close the windows at least twice You will hear a chime after successful calibration Deactivating the rear window switches The in the driver s door deactivates the window switches in the rear d...

Page 128: ...he sunroof will open to the comfort position To open the sunroof further slide the control rearward a second time Sunroof without automatic opening Slide the control rearward to position 1 see illustr...

Page 129: ...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 you must first close it sl...

Page 130: ...ating 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...

Page 131: ...he remote 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 graduall...

Page 132: ...scia in the center console compartment between the front seats and rear seat cushion Sport Sedan The cup holder between the seats can be raised if you wish to use the compart ment for storage WARNING...

Page 133: ...131 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 Sport Sedan...

Page 134: ...additional 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 t...

Page 135: ...n glove box to admit 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 Stora...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...ensor detects for example if the car following has not dimmed its headlights The rearview mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver This dark ening is steples...

Page 138: ...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 seconds an...

Page 139: ...the 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 r...

Page 140: ...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 141: ...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 142: ...oving 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 S...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...e 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 hatc...

Page 145: ...ill avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash Secure small items if the backrest is folded down Small items can also be thrown around inside...

Page 146: ...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 147: ...tability Program ESP ______ 171 Parking brake_________ 173 Parking ______________ 173 Saab Parking Assistance 176 Economical driving_____ 179 Driving in cold weather__ 181 Driving in hot climates __ 1...

Page 148: ...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 149: ...d cause the battery to run flat in a matter of hours Cars with automatic transmission The gear lever is not locked See also page 160 ON position The entire electrical system is operative Do not leave...

Page 150: ...ted 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 pa...

Page 151: ...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 152: ...laboring should be avoided For optimum performance use the recom mended grade of fuel The maximum boost pressure is regu lated according to the tendency of the engine to knock Short lived knocking is...

Page 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...el should not come right up the filler pipe as room for expansion is needed for when the temperature rises The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage Clean fuel from...

Page 156: ...r three clicks Make sure you fully install the cap The most effective way to prevent conden sation forming in the tank and thus avoid possible running problems is to keep the tank full Refer to page 1...

Page 157: ...wise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is con sidered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If...

Page 158: ...be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from formi...

Page 159: ...nty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Engine Break in Period Pistons cylinder bores and bearing...

Page 160: ...n release it smoothly It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as this can increase the wear on the gearbox Before reverse R can be engaged you must lift the ring underneath...

Page 161: ...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 162: ...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 163: ...lly roads To avoid the transmission fluid overheating always drive with the selector lever in the D posi tion The adaptive gear change patterns are then active High air temperatures or a faulty oil co...

Page 164: ...a yellow plastic lever Use a thin tool such as a screwdriver to press and hold the plastic lever while moving the selector lever from P to N 4 Remove the tool 5 Release the parking brake if the car is...

Page 165: ...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 166: ...r change An example of when you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking to enable you to remain in a low gear for an extended period of time If the road surface is slippery you maywish...

Page 167: ...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 168: ...d cars with manual transmis sion When the switch is slid towards OFF See also heading To disengage the system temporarily When the switch is slid to OFF When the TCS ESP system is operative When posit...

Page 169: ...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 170: ...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 171: ...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 172: ...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 173: ...al acceleration steering wheel position and braking pres sure The values provided by these sensors are used to calculate the actual direction of the car the intentions of the driver and whether the ES...

Page 174: ...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 175: ...rake is applied when the car 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 tim...

Page 176: ...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 177: ...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 178: ...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 remin...

Page 179: ...gside a wall If the distance between an object and a corner sensor does not change for 2 seconds for example if you are reversing alongside a wall the system will switch to monitoring straight back Th...

Page 180: ...INFO dial 4 Select SPA on or SPA off 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the INFO dial Explanation of SPA on and SPA off Parking assistance malfunction Contact Saab dealer Parking assistance sensor i...

Page 181: ...r 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 outsid...

Page 182: ...ractical 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 a...

Page 183: ...rature is below zero gasoline anti freeze is of little use as it cannot remove water that has already frozen Park the car in a warm place so that any ice that may have built up melts then add gaso lin...

Page 184: ...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 185: ...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 186: ...has SPA 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 a...

Page 187: ...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 188: ...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 189: ...d Make sure that the trailer s jockey wheel is raised and locked Check the distribution of the load so that the car and trailer are well balanced Check that the rearview mirrors provide the best possi...

Page 190: ...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 191: ...the permissible load of the roof box even if there is room for more Ensure that the tire pressure is correct slight overinflation is preferable to underinflation The braking distance of a loaded car...

Page 192: ...than 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 s...

Page 193: ...over Start by inserting the top edge of the cover Then click in the lower edge one corner at a time Rear towing eye The car has a permanent towing eye at the rear under the bumper If the car is equipp...

Page 194: ...the engine can be started as described under Jump starting on page 193 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 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ...nt electrical shorting Take care that they do not touch each other or any other metal Using a battery charger starter unit To avoid damaging the car s electrical system and electronics the following r...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...210 Wipers and washers ___ 211 Wiper blades _________ 211 Changing bulbs _______ 213 Fuses ________________ 227 Tires _________________ 234 Compact spare ________ 246 Changing a tire ________ 248 Saf...

Page 200: ...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 h...

Page 201: ...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 202: ...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 203: ...201 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 204: ...e engine is started If the oil level is low the following message appears on the SID Recommended oil grade see page 270 Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to a...

Page 205: ...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 206: ...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 207: ...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 208: ...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 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ...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 193 Do not connec...

Page 212: ...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 213: ...e 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 S...

Page 214: ...fluid and water as recommended by the table on the packaging to reduce the risk of freezing and to ensure effective cleaning see also page 100 To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the ca...

Page 215: ...ype 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 sho...

Page 216: ...lling The levelling system is comprised of two sensors one on the front suspension and one on the rear suspension and a control unit by the engine bay fuse box Headlight alignment is adjusted automati...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...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 219: ...the cover from the rear of the headlight 2 Withdraw the bulb holder from the lamp unit 3 Fit the new bulb 4 Refit the cover over the rear of the head light Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the...

Page 220: ...Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the battery box 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe 7 Refit the battery cover and hose Side mounted turn signal bulbs 1 Slide the lamp fitting...

Page 221: ...height of the beam can be adjusted using a screwdriver inserted through the hole in the lower grille adjacent to the lens Side marker lights 1 Slide the lens rearward so that its front part can be pu...

Page 222: ...e 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 th...

Page 223: ...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 224: ...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 225: ...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 226: ...o screws Glove box 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 Sport...

Page 227: ...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 228: ...ront rear 5 R10W 10 Rear dome lighting courtesy lighting glove box lighting trunk lighting Con vertible 6 R5W 5 License plate lighting trunk lighting Sport Sedan 7 T4W 4 Reading light rear 8 WY5W W5W...

Page 229: ...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 230: ...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 231: ...30 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 light...

Page 232: ...ted brake light 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 18 15 Sunroof 19 7 5 Telematics OnStar 20 7 5 DVD p...

Page 233: ...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 234: ...t 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 motor high spee...

Page 235: ...R 9 Windshield wipers ON OFF R10 R11 Ignition 15 R12 Windshield wipers high low speed R13 R14 Washer fluid pump headlights R15 R16 No Amp Function 1 2 20 Fuel pump preheated oxygen sensors lambda pro...

Page 236: ...e 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 highway driving by approx...

Page 237: ...act 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 certain that all wheel nuts are...

Page 238: ...Treadwear indicators The tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth treadless strips across the width which become visible when only 2 32 1 6 mm of tread remains As soon as the indicators...

Page 239: ...ed 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 tir...

Page 240: ...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 241: ...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 242: ...o 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 foot from the...

Page 243: ...tire Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on the performanc...

Page 244: ...peed 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 given below f...

Page 245: ...centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflatio...

Page 246: ...stantially 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 a...

Page 247: ...argo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu lated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer...

Page 248: ...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 tire in the...

Page 249: ...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 250: ...osite end of the vehicle The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a tire or fitting snow chains It must not be used to support the car during repair work or servicing Never crawl under a ca...

Page 251: ...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 252: ...grammed to ensure it is as accurate as possible Contact a Saab dealer Driving with tire chains see page 182 NOTICE Do not overtighten the bolts using a impact wrench not only can this damage the wheel...

Page 253: ...s left by liquids such as soft drinks or thin oil must be removed at once with an absorbent material such as kitchen towel ling Then clean with a stain remover White spirit is recommended for removing...

Page 254: ...without delay as these can discolor the paintwork and prove difficult to polish out Lay a wad of wet paper on the patch of dirt and leave it for a minute or so It will then be easy to wash off the di...

Page 255: ...twork should be treated as soon as it is discovered the longer it is left the greater the risk of corrosion The anti corrosion warranty doesnotcovercorrosion resulting from untreated defects Paintwork...

Page 256: ...uring production These include electrophoretic priming PVC based coating to protect against stone chip damage and corrosion and treatment of body cavities and members with thin penetrating rustproofin...

Page 257: ...on the bottom of the car and promote rusting Areas of the country with high humidity have a greater potential for rust problems espe cially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air Indust...

Page 258: ...d Major body damageshouldberepairedimmediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti corro sion material Repairs of this type are the owner s responsibility and are not cover...

Page 259: ...e the hose to spray the radiator and condenser located in front of the radiator from both sides both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay Do not use a pressure washer Caution Do no...

Page 260: ...n optical headlamp aimer can also be used and will than replace the wall The vehicle must have all four wheels on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface...

Page 261: ...ght levelling system must first do a refer ence run before aiming Start the engine and let the headlights do a reference run Turn off the engine but leave the low beam on Cars with halogen lights Turn...

Page 262: ...er the lens of the optical headlight aimer device at the intersection of the two markers on the headlight lens Then followtheinstructionsin the optical headlight aimer instruction manual and point 1 2...

Page 263: ...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 264: ...ce SERVICE INTERVALS A time for service message will illuminate on theSaab InstrumentDisplay SID when the car is due for regular maintenance There are three different messages that will appear TIME FO...

Page 265: ...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 266: ...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 267: ...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 268: ...n This information has been used to improve vehi cle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehi cles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes t...

Page 269: ...___________ 271 Engines ______________ 271 Electrical system_______ 272 Drive belt _____________ 272 Manual transmission ___ 272 Automatic transmission _ 273 Suspension ___________ 273 Steering ______...

Page 270: ..._______________ 69 8 1774 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...

Page 271: ...of driver 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 ex...

Page 272: ...5 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 requirements Servicing Oil changes T...

Page 273: ...ge for service is displayed you need to have the required service done as soon as possible After the service your service personnel will reset the service in dicator It is important to reset the servi...

Page 274: ...T 10G Electrode gap _____________________ 0 9 1 0 mm Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft lb 28 Nm Outside length___________________ 40 472 1028 mm Drive belt Type __________________________ Ful...

Page 275: ..._____________________ 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 29 46 47 Spring type front and rear _____...

Page 276: ...DOT 5 Disc diameter Front ____________________________ 11 14 in 283 mm Front certain variants only ________ 11 81 in 300 mm Rear ____________________________ 10 94 in 278 mm Rear certain variants only...

Page 277: ...____________ 125 85 R16 99 M Pressure _________________________ 420 kPa 60 psi Maximum life______________________ 2200 miles 3500 km Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph 80 km h NOTICE Snow chains...

Page 278: ...xtra Load tire 2 0t 2 0 Turbo All season tires 205 65 R15 94 H x 215 55 R16 93 H x 225 45 R17 94 V RF XL x x Summer tires 225 45 R17 94 W RF XL x x Winter snow tires 205 65 R15 94 Q x 215 55 R16 93 Q...

Page 279: ...1 240 35 240 35 280 41 Winter tires 205 65 R15 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...

Page 280: ...ion 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 Tire information label can be found on the B pil...

Page 281: ...4 door 7 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 ____ 5 2005 11 Factory __...

Page 282: ...nlocking when car stopped and remote control removed from the igni tion switch Trunk lid locked when car driven off or 30 s after being shut Courtesy Headlamp Feature The length of time the lights are...

Page 283: ...nce Contact Saab dealer Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop Open hood to cool down Battery not charging Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer Headlight levelling malfunction Contact Saab dealer Tap brakes...

Page 284: ...eft low beam failure Rear fog light failure Right brake light failure Right high beam failure Right low beam failure High mounted brake light failure Left front turn signal failure Left rear turn sign...

Page 285: ...r blades ___________ 211 Checking the number of remote controls _______________________ 47 Checks before towing a trailer ______ 187 Child safety _____________________ 22 Child safety locks rear doors...

Page 286: ...litating entry to rear seat Convertible ____________________ 67 Factors affecting fuel consumption __ 179 Filler cap ______________________ 154 Filling a portable fuel container _____ 155 Filling up _...

Page 287: ...____ 175 Luggage compartment ___________ 140 Luggage compartment lighting _ 130 144 Luggage compartment lighting Convertible ____________________ 73 Luggage compartment lighting changing _____________...

Page 288: ...f lighting ___________________ 129 Roof lighting changing ___________ 222 Running in _____________________ 157 S SAHR head restraint _____________ 21 SDM _________________________ 266 SID ____________...

Page 289: ...___ 84 U Uniform tire quality grading ________ 238 Upholstery care _________________ 251 Upholstery cleaning _____________ 251 Useful tips on night driving ________ 190 Useful tips on starting _______...

Page 290: ...288 Notes Notes...

Page 291: ...p up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab approved anti freeze and clean water 3 Brake clutch fluid Top up as necessary with DOT 4 brake fluid Do not use DOT 5 fluid 4 Battery 5 Fuse panel 6 Washer f...

Page 292: ...free paper 2004 04 Copyright Saab Automobile AB 2004 All information and illustrations in this manual are based on the specifi cations that were available at the time of printing Model variants tech n...

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