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No sparks, fla-
mes or smo-
king.

Buckle up

Use protective
goggles

Airbag

Keep out of
reach of
children.

Never place a
rear-facing
child seat in
this seat.

Battery acid
contains
sulfuric acid.

Electric
windows

Refer to the
Owner’s
Manual.

Deactivating
of rear window
switches

Risk of
explosive gas.

Central
locking, lock

Central
locking,
unlock

Trunk
lid/tailgate,
opening

Headlights

Windshield
wipers

Direction
indicators

Windshield
washers

Parking lights

Defroster

Hazard
warning lights

Rear window
heating

Front fog
lights

Ventilation fan

Rear fog
light

Coolant
temperature

Radiator fan

Battery
charging

Fuel

Foot brake

Coolant level

Engine oil
pressure

ABS brakes

Examples of symbols that can be found in your car

Summary of Contents for 2005 9-5

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: ...1 Saab 9 5 Audio System 83 Interior equipment and trunk 105 Starting and driving 131 Car care and technical information 181 Customer Assistance and Information 245 Specifications 251 Index 265 Saab Au...

Page 4: ...ion of the manual and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Ser vice Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular...

Page 5: ...151 Front fog lights___________ 70 Ashtrays accessory ___________ 117 Cigarette lighters accessory ____ 118 Saab Information Display SID ___ 61 Night panel___________________ 65 Clock _______________...

Page 6: ...______ 157 Fuel ________________________ 254 b Tires pressure ________________ 261 Wheels and tires ______________ 260 Braking______________________ 152 Driving in cold weather__________ 159 Compact s...

Page 7: ...riving in hot weather __________ 160 Driving in cold weather _________ 159 Parking _____________________ 179 Steering wheel adjustment _ 106 Airbag _________________ 28 Power steering fluid_______ 191...

Page 8: ...____ 191 Steering technical data ___ 259 Wipers and washers______ 71 Washers_______________ 196 Washer jets ____________ 196 Jump starting _________________ 174 Battery ______________________ 192 Char...

Page 9: ...any time IB336 A C system Refrigerant at high pressure Do not loosen or remove the A C system fittings before discharging the A C system Improper service methods may cause personal injury System to b...

Page 10: ...e wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 7 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross sequence CANADA USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed...

Page 11: ...indow switches Risk of explosive gas Central locking lock Central locking unlock Trunk lid tailgate opening Headlights Windshield wipers Direction indicators Windshield washers Parking lights Defroste...

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

Page 13: ...11 Safety Seats ________________ 12 Head restraint _________ 15 Safety belts ___________ 16 Child safety ___________ 21 Airbag________________ 28 IB1740 Safety...

Page 14: ...room 3 seat tilt angle 4 backrest rake angle Lastly adjust the steering wheel see page 106 Side airbags see page 32 Head restraint see page 15 Height To raise the seat lift the lower control straight...

Page 15: ...r con trol forward or back Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust ment of the lumbar support WARNING The backrest should be upright during dri ving so that the safety belt airbag an...

Page 16: ...red in a preset button adjust the seat andmirrors as before and save the new settings by pressing M and the appropriate preset button To facilitate reversing the passenger side door mirror can be tilt...

Page 17: ...limiting the backward movement of the head The SAHR is a mechanical system actua ted by body weight The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint The...

Page 18: ...nds for 6 seconds or until the driver fastens his belt Safety belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners and force limiters These are activated in the even...

Page 19: ...rs of age must always be seated in a child seat Saab recom mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10 Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car s...

Page 20: ...belt anchorage points are on the seat the belt buckle follows the movement of the seat during seat adjust ment To release the belt press the red button on the belt buckle as illustrated See page 235 f...

Page 21: ...e lap strap The lap strap should lie low over the hips The diagonal part should lie as far in on the shoulder as possible To release the belt press the red button on the belt lock See page 235 for the...

Page 22: ...and particularly battery acid Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water The belt should be replaced ifwebbing becomes frayed contaminated or damaged It is essential to replace the e...

Page 23: ...emselves or others At gas stations take the keys from the car while filling the tank Never allow children to climb on top of or under cars Always look for children before back ing your car out of a ga...

Page 24: ...ldren in the car Make sure that it is possible to fit a child res traint in accordance with the manufacturer s child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instruc...

Page 25: ...back just above the attachment bars to faci litate installing the child restraint The label contains a circle and a rearward facing child restraint 1 Place the child restraint on the seat cushion 2 P...

Page 26: ...raint by means of the lower anchorages ISOFIX or the safety belts as descri bed in the child restraint mounting ins truction 4 Route the tether under the headrest 5 Attach the tether to the anchorage...

Page 27: ...elt orlower anchorages ISOFIX as described in the child restraint mounting instruction on the previous page 8 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the bac...

Page 28: ...the car 2 To activate the locking function move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked CHILD SEAT item 1 in the figure in order to activate the locking function 3 Secure t...

Page 29: ...instructions on the use of this child res traint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash WARNING A special accessory is available for lock ing the ce...

Page 30: ...the dri ver s and passenger sides are used Situa tions can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates It is also possible for only the seatbelt pre tensioners to be activated and for the...

Page 31: ...airbag inflates deflates To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absor bing material These areas must not be modified in any way...

Page 32: ...or 6 Side airbag 7 Front sensors IB1743 Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of a crash IB417 Moment of impact...

Page 33: ...be killed by the airbag The BACKSEATis the SAFESTplace for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTR...

Page 34: ...any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated air bag For optimum protection sit upright in the seat with your safety belt correctly fastened The sensors for the side airbags are fitte...

Page 35: ...age 55 The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or oth ers have your vehicle serviced right away ifthe airbag...

Page 36: ...parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sen sing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicl...

Page 37: ...irbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times Do not sit too close to the airbag it...

Page 38: ...short lived and will not damage your hearing For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflati...

Page 39: ...37 Security Doors ________________ 38 Central locking ________ 38 Car alarm _____________ 44 IB446 Security...

Page 40: ...e up to four keys for a car at one time If you loose one key you should have this replaced as soon as possible by contac ting your Saab dealer When the new key is programmed into the system the missin...

Page 41: ...on switch and turn it to the ON position The car can now be started Contact your local Saab dealer to have the system checked and repaired NOTICE The key contains delicate electronics Do not expose it...

Page 42: ...ve when the car is locked from the outside using the remote control The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door If the car is left with the doors open the inte rior light...

Page 43: ...ry voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Infor mation Display SID will issue the following message Remote control battery low Replace battery Press the CLEAR button on the SID...

Page 44: ...the direc tion indicators flashing three times The trunk lid switch on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked Locking The trunk lid release is locked automatically when closed Trunk R...

Page 45: ...he button on the key The button on the centre console The key in the driver s door When vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph 4 km h Electronic starting interlock immobilizer Each time the key is removed from t...

Page 46: ...k lid tailgate and hood may still be opened without the alarm being trigge red The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on continuously during this period at the end of which it will s...

Page 47: ...from the alarm function If it is then closed a new delay period of ten seconds will start and the door or trunk or hood will once again be secured by the alarm system As usual the LED will be on conti...

Page 48: ...he alarm period Panic function In the car alarm system there is a feature called Panic function To activate panic function Push and hold one of the buttons on the key for 2 seconds Or if you are sitti...

Page 49: ...canbesubstantiallymore than this in ideal conditions range can vary gre atly depending on the position of the car and its surroundings If the key is not working it may be because the code signal has...

Page 50: ...ated Flashes twice at three seconds intervals Fault in a switch serving doors hood or trunk lid Flashing instead of being on continuously during delay period SID message Reason action Theft protection...

Page 51: ...erence that may cause undesired opera tion Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with RSS 2...

Page 52: ...50 Security This page has been left blank...

Page 53: ...ts ___________ 58 Saab Information Display SID ________________ 61 Switches _____________ 67 Automatic climate control ACC _______________ 73 AUTO ECON OFF AUTO F C F C ECON OFF CLEAR CLEAR SET VOL TR...

Page 54: ...can activate the central warning light and alarm Airbag system Low oil pressure in engine Parking brake is on when car is moving Brake fluid level low Fault detected in ABS system Electronic brake fo...

Page 55: ...ion properly the battery will not be char ged the A C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be lost This light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fl...

Page 56: ...fety reasons stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid see page 189 If the level is normal depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times Now check the level again If the level is still n...

Page 57: ...eployment of the airbags in crashes less severe than intended To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start yo...

Page 58: ...lity will be reduced If a door has not been closed properly the pictogram will indicate the door concerned or tailgate This light will come on in cars with automatic transmission when the S SPORT butt...

Page 59: ...ation is occurring i e when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road surface to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for The driver can also sense that the engine...

Page 60: ...y cut out function in the fuel system prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6 000 rpm Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled in miles on U S vehicles and o...

Page 61: ...on see page 55 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel see page 61 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the tempe ra...

Page 62: ...t part of the red zone without indicating that there is a fault If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is holding the ch...

Page 63: ...ollowing functions and use the button to scroll back up through the func tions Use the button to scroll through the following functions WARNING It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be chan...

Page 64: ...the value press CLEAR to reset 4 Press SET to record the value Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and dis tance driven since last r...

Page 65: ...t 20 minutes will be displayed The trip computer will include any stops in the calculation of the estimated time of arrival Press Dist and the distance remaining to the destination will be displayed i...

Page 66: ...be reset simultaneously Estimated range on remaining fuel function based on a fuel consumption of 28 mpg Average fuel consumption Average speed Arrival time function based on current speed Programmed...

Page 67: ...r controls will be dimmed Note All indicator and warning lights together with the display of CHECK messa ges will operate as normal except Out door temperature see page 62 The following conditions wil...

Page 68: ...Press or to select the requi red units 3 Touch SET 4 Press or to select the requi red language 5 Touch SET Clock Set the clock by means of the two buttons under the digital clock on the left of the di...

Page 69: ...ng light or headlight position low beam posi tion only to operate the fog lights see page 70 Theheadlightscomeonautomaticallywhen the ignition is ON and go off when the igni tion switch is turned to t...

Page 70: ...e for this function can be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer Rear fog light Press the button to switch on the rear fog light which will only come on if the head lights are on The rear fog light...

Page 71: ...h on the turn signals lane change indicators move the stalk up or down The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn and the indicators are can celled automatically stalk returns t...

Page 72: ...ard warning lights are left on for some time the flasher frequency will be reduced to save the battery Hazard warning lights should only be used if the car constitutes a hazard to other road users Rev...

Page 73: ...The headlight washers are of the high pres sure type which means that other parts of the car may become wet if you activate the washers while the car is stationary Rain sensing wipers if equipped The...

Page 74: ...omatically selects the appropriate mode The sensor is more sensitive at night The function of the rain sensor is impaired by dry snow Rear window wiper 9 5 SportWagon The rear window wiper and washer...

Page 75: ...hind the rear bumper The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required heated The filter is a combined particle a...

Page 76: ...red In winter for instance the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting The flow of air through the panel vents can be controlled individually for each vent by means of...

Page 77: ...n etc currently prevailing inside the car The most usual temperature setting is 64 76 F 18 24 C depending on perso nal preference and what clothing is worn To allow the system time to adjust chan gesi...

Page 78: ...A C compressor is switched off Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual selections Pressing AUTO a second time will result in all the automatically selected settings being displayed When the...

Page 79: ...0 C see Program ming I and II on pages 79 and 80 Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling but it can also be switched on off manually Although recirculation does not substantially...

Page 80: ...switched ON The defroster function will continue to operate until a new selection is made although the heating for the rear window and door mirrors will be switched off automatically after 2 10 minut...

Page 81: ...uired in order to reach the desired temperature As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system Programming I Manual sele...

Page 82: ...ess than 6 mph 10 km h andwill be switched off when the speed has risen above 20 mph 30 km h but not if the ECON mode has beenprogrammedaccording to Programming II To prevent misting this func tion is...

Page 83: ...ion has been completed the number of fault codes if any stored in the system will appear in the tempera ture display on the left The fault codes themselves will be shown in the temperature display on...

Page 84: ...vere cold coupled with high relative humi dity or when passengers are perspiring heavily or wearing wet clothes The following measures are recommended if such problems should occur 1 Select AUTO and 7...

Page 85: ...ols ________ 87 Radio ________________ 88 Cassette player ________ 90 CD player _____________ 93 CD changer ___________ 95 Programmable functions 99 Steering wheel controls _ 100 Security lock _______...

Page 86: ...center speaker further enhances the overall sound image and one in each door The Prestige system Harman Kardon has nine speakers 9 5 Sport Wagon has eight speakers three mounted in the fascia the cen...

Page 87: ...BAS Press to release the button and adjust the bass level Lock the setting by pushing the button in TRE Press to release the button and adjust the tre ble Lock the setting by pushing the button in FAD...

Page 88: ...y passage search or Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once a chime will sound Switches between Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search TRACK Press SEEK mid segment hold briefly a chime will sound...

Page 89: ...hour has elapsed since a con trol button on the Audio System was last pressed after the ignition key was remo ved VOL Volume BAL Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the balance betw...

Page 90: ...button for more than a second to store the currently tuned station During this time the radio will be mute The sound will return as soon as the station has been stored Tuning 2 Automatic seek tuning P...

Page 91: ...ore mode is ON the AS indicator will show at the bottom of the display Press and hold in the AS SEARCH button for more than a second to initiate a search for the six strongest stations Each time the s...

Page 92: ...ther side of the tape press The deck will automatically change the play back direction when the end of the tape is reached be it during playback fast forward rewind or music search Dolby noise reducti...

Page 93: ...ss once to cancel fast forward Press and hold mid segment briefly to switch to music search Fast rewind WIND is performed in the same way as fast forward Auto music search Blank skip To switch the Bla...

Page 94: ...adsinside the cassetteplayer to maintain good reproduction and to prevent unneces sary wear To reset the playing time meter 1 Remove the current tape 2 Load the cleaning tape and play it for the requi...

Page 95: ...cancel playback press the eject RADIO or TAPE button Track search 1 Press or repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing once will restart playback from the beginning of the current t...

Page 96: ...f each track on the disc press and hold mid seg ment The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled For instance if you started SCAN while playing the first trac...

Page 97: ...icture Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover To select the CD changer If the Audio System is in the RADIO or TAPE mode press the CD RDM button twice If th...

Page 98: ...track on the first CD when the CD changer is selected and the following will appear on the display Selecting CDs 1 When the CD changer is operating the radio preset buttons work for the six CDs in the...

Page 99: ...iated withthetime and track showing on the display e g If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds therapidplay willbeevenfaster Rapid play stops when the button is rele ased Fast track search...

Page 100: ...ine A message similar to the follo wing will appear on the display The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the beginning of the first track on each CD and lasts for 8 seconds After the first track...

Page 101: ...s volume setting 9 and that for TEL VOL is volume setting 14 the highest volume set ting is 30 Maximum START VOL TEL VOL To change the volume setting Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as...

Page 102: ...efault setting Steering wheelcontrols To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving most of the functions can be operated using the integral remote controls on the steering wheel...

Page 103: ...the following will appear on the dis play If a CD changer has been installed it will also have been security coded If the security code for the CD changer does not match when thechanger is selected th...

Page 104: ...________________ 200 W 150 W at 1 THD total har monic distortion and 13 5 V Radio module Radio system _______________ PLL dual synthesizer tuner Number of presets FM ______________________ 3 x 6 AM __...

Page 105: ...pos sible the system is equipped with two FM antennas so called FM diversity NOTICE Refrain from placing hard or sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf to avoid damaging the antenna leads Do not use s...

Page 106: ...OnStar a vehicle telematics communications sys tem Please consult the separate OnStar Owner s Manual for system details NOTICE Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault If you are a...

Page 107: ...iew mirrors_______ 107 Electric windows_______ 113 Sunroof ______________ 114 Interior lighting ________ 116 Sun visors ____________ 117 Ashtrays______________ 117 Glove compartment ____ 118 Cup holde...

Page 108: ...esteeringwheeltothedesired position and then raise the lever The lever should lock with a click Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the cen...

Page 109: ...e page 14 Cars equipped with a programmable dri ver s seat also have the ability to angle the passenger s mirror down when reversing e g for a better view of the curb 1 Select reverse 2 Press the tiny...

Page 110: ...to pre vent potential harm or damage When programming the garage opener you may be operating a garage door or gate operator Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage Do not use the garage...

Page 111: ...ors and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 4 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Pro gramming section 5 After the indicator light changes from a slow...

Page 112: ...accepted by the garage opener The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly Proceed with Programming step five to complete Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage ope...

Page 113: ...er This dar kening is stepless The mirrors return to their normal states when the strong light source diminishes The auto dimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the re...

Page 114: ...e correct zone 2 Press and hold button 5 until ZONE is shown in the display on the mirror 6 seconds The zone number setting now is also shown 3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number Ther...

Page 115: ...Front windows Lift the front of the switch Rear windows Lift the back of the switch The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when the window is fully closed or when the switch is releas...

Page 116: ...also be switched off Sunroof if equipped The sunroof is operatedby the switchon the overhead panel above the rearview mirror The sunroof can be opened partially or fully WARNING Bear in mind the pinc...

Page 117: ...ior manual sliding sun blind After the car has been waxed the sunroof may squeak or squeal on opening to the ventilation position If this shouldoccur fully open the sunroof and using washer fluid wash...

Page 118: ...ithdrawn from the ignition switch When the switch on the overhead panel is in the mid position the lighting is switched off automatically 30 seconds after the last door has been closed or when the ign...

Page 119: ...re is also one in the back of the center console Front ashtray 1 To open the ashtray push gently on the center upper part of the front and rele ase to allow it to spring out 2 Close the ashtray in the...

Page 120: ...a mobile phone when the ignition is ON Glove compartment The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning ACC system Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks co...

Page 121: ...119 Interior equipment and trunk IB436 IB437 IB439 IB441 IB438 On the back of the front seats Center armrest for rear seat On leading edge of front seats Console between front seats In the doors...

Page 122: ...rs provided may vary between models WARNING The cup holder should not be used to hold cupsmade of china glassor hard plastic as these can cause injury in the event of a crash Use only for paper cups o...

Page 123: ...backrest WARNING Rear seat passengers should always ensure that the head restraint is raised and in proper position for the seats to be occupied Keep hands well clear of all moving parts Never place...

Page 124: ...3 Secure small items if the backrest is folded down or the load through hatch is open Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury Do not exceed the load capacity of...

Page 125: ...ore loading or unloading long items switch off the engine and apply the handbrake This averts the danger of the car moving off suddenly if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gea...

Page 126: ...the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest 4 Fold the narrow section right of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle on the right hand side 5...

Page 127: ...hen handling moving parts of the seating Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be...

Page 128: ...e the elastic floor net acces sory and elastic side net accessory when the rear seat is folded down These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy not for the anchoring of loads If possible a...

Page 129: ...d to keep light objects tidy not for anchoring The floor net should be attached to the cargo bolts that are mounted on the Cargo Tracks Place the tie down eyes as far for ward and as far back as possi...

Page 130: ...are folded 1 Remove the front covers from the roof 2 Fasten the attachments at the top of the net to the two attachment points in the roof 3 Wrap each strap around the tube run ning under the rear edg...

Page 131: ...wheels WARNING To avoid personal injury take note of the following Do not leave children unsupervised when the sliding floor is drawn out Be aware of the risk of pinching when handling the sliding flo...

Page 132: ...the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor 2 Fold down the support wheels 3 Laydowntheslidingfloorandmakesure that it is locked in its lower position Trunk Release Handle There is a glow in the dark...

Page 133: ...conomical motoring __ 157 Driving in cold weather_ 159 Driving in hot weather _ 160 Towing a trailer _______ 161 Driving with a roof rack load_________________ 166 Driving at night ________ 168 Drivin...

Page 134: ...s hazard warning lights and interior lighting all work OFF position Gear lever no longer locked Certain electrical circuits operational ON position All electrical circuits working Do not leave the key...

Page 135: ...inks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch If dirt or liquid gets into it the switch may not operate properly WARNING Always remove the key before leaving the car Alwaysapplythe parking brake bef...

Page 136: ...dandisrunningsmoothly at very low temperatures you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds Wait 20 30 seconds before running the star ter again to give the battery time to reco ver Note On ca...

Page 137: ...e cruise control system and limits the capacity of the A C compressor If the limp home mode is in operation Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light on see below and the outside temper ature is close to...

Page 138: ...asoline with a lower octane rating although not lower than AON 87 However engine perfor mance will fall slightly and heavy load ingand laboringshouldbeavoided For optimum performance use the recom men...

Page 139: ...gine it is important that it runs on all cylinders If it is misfiring allow it to idlefor up to five minutesto give it time to settle and run smoothly If after this time the engine still fails to run...

Page 140: ...Fuel 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 f...

Page 141: ...d gasoline anti freeze to the fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system The fuel door has a built in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel door Slide the white ring on the cap int...

Page 142: ...ers at www autoalli ance org fuel_charter htm Gasoline meet ing these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline California F...

Page 143: ...at contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can cor rode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be cove red under your warra...

Page 144: ...g as much as possible during this period Gear changing Manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed The gear positions are marked on the gear lever Before reverse R...

Page 145: ...is to be engaged the car must be at a standstill with the accelerator fully released Lift the reverse lock out collar and push the gear lever firmly to the right in neutral before easing it into rever...

Page 146: ...hrot tle angle is altered to provide more power at the same throttle setting The transmission also changes up later than in Normal mode to provide higher performance In this mode the SPORT indicator w...

Page 147: ...pressed at the same time as the gear selector catch detent is pressed in Shift Lock override Check fuse No 1 see page 213 If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery you do not have to co...

Page 148: ...overheat thefollowingmessagewillappear on the SID Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop In this event stop the car in a suitable place switch off the engine and open the hood Wait for several minutes then...

Page 149: ...Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 161 Towing Towing of carswith automatic transmission see page 171 Descending hills If the speed of the...

Page 150: ...nd or 3rd to reduce the risk of wheel spin When descending hills you should select a low gear to increase the braking effect of the engine and thus spare the brakes Manual gear selections are shown on...

Page 151: ...xpec tedly To prevent the engine and transmission from becoming hotter than necessary select N for stops other than brief ones e g if stuck in a traf fic jam The normal drive position D is recommended...

Page 152: ...r caravan and to prevent over heating the transmission oil The adaptive gear change function is also selected automatically when the transmission oil becomes too hot to protect the transmission itself...

Page 153: ...You can also increase the speed of the car using the SET button Press it once to increase the speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h or hold it in and release when the desired speed is reached Temporary increase in...

Page 154: ...ssion When the ESP system is operative for more than 1 second Braking To avoid the brakes becoming overheated e g when negotiating long descents with a drop of several hundred feet select a low gear t...

Page 155: ...tify this touch the brake pedal periodically to dry the brakes out The same applies after the car has been washed or when the weather is very humid Avoid parking the car with wet brakes Before parking...

Page 156: ...ard All this is perfectly nor mal Press the pedal down hard you cannot press too hard and steer the car to safety Donotrelease the brake pedalbefore the car has come to a halt or the danger has passed...

Page 157: ...steering wheel position and braking pressure The values provided by these sensors are used to calculate the actual direction of the car If this direction does not agree with that intended by the driv...

Page 158: ...When the ignition key is turned to the ON position the lamp is lit for about four seconds while the system undergoes a self test Turning ESP off The system can be turned off manually with the ESP butt...

Page 159: ...riven short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km do not give the engine enough time to reach normal temperature Strong winds can also affect fuel con sumption How to read the graph above If fuel consumption w...

Page 160: ...in a high gear because of the higher engine speed for a given roadspeed Alwayschange upto a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use the highest gear as much as pos sible Check the air...

Page 161: ...to dispel any condensation in the fuel tank which could freeze and cause problems in the system Keep the tank well filled to reduce the risk of condensation forming If the car is parked outside in fre...

Page 162: ...Specifications see page 260 Consult your Saab dealer for details of approved tire chains Driving in hot weather Always check the coolant level before starting ajourney The level should be just below t...

Page 163: ...or your car WARNING Exercise care when opening the hood if the engine is overheated Never remove the expansion tank cap com pletely when the engine is hot The cooling system is pressurized hot coolant...

Page 164: ...he hill and therefore apply only to short periods Recommendations for driving in hilly terrain The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather i e approximate...

Page 165: ...er asthe temperature of the engine increases Gear change pattern is altered A C compressor is switched off Engine torque is reduced The following message will be displayed on the SID if the transmissi...

Page 166: ...r trailer increases the strain on the car Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and camper or trailer Make sure all wheel bolts are properly tightened Make sure that the equipment...

Page 167: ...mum load on the towbar ball is 5 to 7 of the trailer weight with a maximum permissible tongue weight of 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg Notethatthisloadmust beaddedtothetotal load for the car If this now exceeds...

Page 168: ...igh tening to protect the paintwork during assembly 2 Open all the doors Fold back the rubber strip and find the fixing holes 3 Start on the left hand side of the car Restthecarriercarefullyacross the...

Page 169: ...markings on the cross mem bers to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier 3 Place the cross members on the roof rails on their respective sides of the center supports The cross memb...

Page 170: ...Heavy meals have a tendency to induce tiredness Driving with a load The driving characteristics of the car are affected by the way it is loaded Place heavy loads as far forward and as low as possible...

Page 171: ...bar 2 psi Neverreduce thepressureofahottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Underinflated tires wear more quickly than slightly overinflated tires If a...

Page 172: ...ground clearance is reduced The car must not be driven with more than one compact tire at a time Avoid driving against a curb Do not use snow chains Do not fit the wheel cover this would con ceal the...

Page 173: ...30 cm and do not drive faster than 3 4 mph Water can otherwise be suckedintothe engine Theenginewill be seriously damaged if water enters the intake system WARNING Remember that the brake servo does...

Page 174: ...e used instead of the towing eye WARNING Make sure that the towing eye at the front is screwed in tightly The towing eye is only designed for usewhenthe carisbeingtowed on the road It must not be used...

Page 175: ...ransported farther than that summon a tow truck A flat bed tow truck is the pre ferred method to tow Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage Cars with automatic transmission The car ca...

Page 176: ...this gas that collects around the battery Therefore always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the bat tery The battery contains corrosivesulfuric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles...

Page 177: ...l NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure...

Page 178: ...the following rules must be followed when charging the battery or jump starting the car If the charger or starter unit can be set to differentvoltages 6V 12V 18V 24V 12V must be selected Follow the ma...

Page 179: ...tangular post The system is activated automatically when reverse is engaged or selected When the sensors detect an object within the monito red area the SID will display the text PARK ASSIST and pulse...

Page 180: ...system is also always activated when the ignition key is turned to ON Pressing a SID button briefly will not disen gage the system the display will simply show the previously selected function Ice sn...

Page 181: ...the temperature inside the car can reach 160 180 F 70 80 C Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users Do not park on dry grass or other com bustible materia...

Page 182: ...ck the anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the parking brake OFF Disconnect the negative battery lead If frost is likely to occur du...

Page 183: ...ts ___________ 194 Wipers and washers ___ 195 Changing bulbs_______ 197 Fuses _______________ 211 Tires _________________ 217 Compact spare tire _____ 230 Air conditioning ACC __ 234 Safety belts ____...

Page 184: ...od downward a little bit at the same time The hood can now be lifted right up To close the hood release it from a height of about 8 in 20 cm Do not press down on it In cold weather when the mechanism...

Page 185: ...t 9 6 8 1 2 4 3 5 7 IB3637 Engine compartment 1 Engine oil dipstick filler cap 2 Reservoir brake clutch fluid 3 Fuse box 4 Expansion tank coolant 5 Washer fluid filler cap 6 Battery 7 Turbo unit 8 Ign...

Page 186: ...rol system On Board diagnostic OBD II system Emission control systems The systems for controlling emissions to the atmosphere require regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the...

Page 187: ...sumption ORVR Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery Hydrocarbon vapors formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not rele ased into the atmosphere The hydrocar bons are absorbed in a evaporati...

Page 188: ...parts of the engine The transmission located on the right vie wed from the front is integrated with the engine All models have front wheel drive Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oil...

Page 189: ...ange of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently see page 246 WARNING Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri ous skin disorders Avoid prolonged skin...

Page 190: ...in the expansion tank Top up as necessary with equal parts of clean water and Saab approved coolant If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine to normal tempera ture and top...

Page 191: ...and replaced with life time coolant life time pro perties are no longer retained and the coo lant must then be drained and replaced at regular intervals Brake and clutch fluid Checking the fluid level...

Page 192: ...uthorized Saab dealer Itisnotpossibletodetect throughabnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether brake pads are worn and need replacing It is therefore essential that brake pads be checked re...

Page 193: ...erature is about 70 F 20 C If theoil iscolder the level can be lower and in higher temperatures the level can be higher both of which are acceptable Top up with Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S Air filter...

Page 194: ...charged battery can be left for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipment is fit ted such as a car phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days WAR...

Page 195: ...ve terminal on the battery and the inlet manifold on the engine always disconnect the negative battery lead first and reconnect it last NOTICE If boost charging never use anything but a 12 volt charge...

Page 196: ...The belt tension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner See also page 53 Warning charging WARNING Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running Always st...

Page 197: ...atic carwash as thesesometimesleaveawaxcoatingonthe windshield If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Changing the windshield wiper blades Lift the wiper arm off the windshield 1...

Page 198: ...he SID the reservoir is down to about 1 quart 1 liter of fluid Add at least 50 of washer fluid to water to prevent freezing and for effective cleaning WARNING Take care not to spill washer fluid conce...

Page 199: ...during braking WARNING Before changing a bulb in the engine bay switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts The radiator fan can start up even when the en...

Page 200: ...lity to the left hand headlight remove the battery cover Release the two clips along the long sides of the cover 2 Unplug the connector 3 To remove the spring clip push it in and then move it to the r...

Page 201: ...spring clip push it in and then move it to the right 4 Remove the bulb 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers insert the new bulb Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb correctly...

Page 202: ...t bulb cars with xenon low beam The parking light bulb is next to the bulb for xenon low beam 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit 2 Take hold of the lamp leads and pull out the bulb hol...

Page 203: ...grip the bulb holder and twist counterclockwise 2 Unplug the connector 3 Change the bulb Refit in the reverse order WARNING Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack Always use axle st...

Page 204: ...the bulb and twist it counter clockwise 6 Fit the new bulb and check that it is cor rectly seated To re install the lamp unit 1 Align the catch with the recess in the lamp housing holder 2 Press the...

Page 205: ...s a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 4 Change the bulb IB516 IB1791 1 2 3 2 3 5 6 4 1 4 IB1792 1 1 2 3 2 6 4 4 5 2 2 3 Rear light clusters 9 5 SportWagon 1 Direction ind...

Page 206: ...sh in the button in the center of the studs 3 Remove the studs Changing bulbs 1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug and the electrical connection and with draw the lamp holder 2 The bulb has a bay...

Page 207: ...ng in the two clips one at the time 2 Release the bulb holder which is retai ned by a clip at either end 3 Withdraw the bulb gently straight back 4 Push in the new bulb 5 Refit the bulb holder 6 Repla...

Page 208: ...seated quite firmly 5 Release the fastener from the body Reinsert the fastener into the groove in the light cluster Press in the fastener until you hear a click 6 Take out the bulb holder by twisting...

Page 209: ...move the cover 3 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it slightly counterlockwise 4 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 5 Change the bulb 6 Check that the new bulb is working Reassembly 1...

Page 210: ...lb 3 Change the bulb On refitting make sure that the spring in the lamp fitting engages the edge of the ope ning in the body panel Courtesy lights front doors and floor and luggage compartment lightin...

Page 211: ...end first and then both front edges 2 Fit the new bulb Glove compartment illumination 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out to gain access to the bulb...

Page 212: ...lamp 4 P21 5W 21 5 Stop tail lamp 5 PY21W 21 Direction indicator rear 6 R10W 10 Dome light courtesy lights glove compartment luggage compartment 7 R5W 5 Safety belt reminder 8 Xenon w9U 6 Reading ligh...

Page 213: ...t in the electrical system the following advice should be heeded Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in the electri...

Page 214: ...iper operation Electric heating of rear window and door mirrors Cooling fans TWICE controls among other things Central locking Car alarm Anti theft system Engine immobilizer Autochecking of lights Ele...

Page 215: ...passenger seat 12 7 5 Automatic transmission 13 20 Audio System amplifier 14 30 Ignition system engine 15 20 Fuel pump 16 20 DICE direction indicators 16B OnStar if equipped 17 20 Engine management s...

Page 216: ...ed front seats 33 7 5 Direction indicator switch 34 30 12 volt socket cigarette lighter front rear 35 15 Daytime running light 36 30 Electric windows left 37 30 Windshield wipers 38 30 Electric heatin...

Page 217: ...on L2 Trunklid Amp Function 1 40 Radiator fan high speed 2 40 ABS ESP 3 30 ABS ESP 4 7 5 Load angle sensor cars with xenon headlights 5 15 Heater 6 10 A C car alarm siren 7 15 Bulb test 8 9 20 Headlig...

Page 218: ...15 Fog lights front spoiler 16 30 Wiper rear 17 15 Horn 18 Function 1 Bulb test head light high beam flasher 2 Headlight washer 3 Front fog lights 4 Wiper rear 9 5 SportWagon 5 6 7 Rain sensor 8 Radi...

Page 219: ...see page 261 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 highway d...

Page 220: ...on 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 onthe Tire Loading Information label Make certain tha...

Page 221: ...the damage 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 Assoon as the...

Page 222: ...tc cause springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings can be overloaded cause the wheels to come into contact with chassis and body components can affect the function of the Elec tron...

Page 223: ...itions of their 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...

Page 224: ...parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Make sure tires with Tire Pressure Monitors are fitted as replacement tires on cars with this syste...

Page 225: ...then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blow out 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 remo...

Page 226: ...h sides of the 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...

Page 227: ...rtified 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 siz...

Page 228: ...ees 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 kilopascal kPa before a tire have built up heat from driving S...

Page 229: ...aid at substantially 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 t...

Page 230: ...uggage and cargo 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...

Page 231: ...holding ability of the tires diminishes This is particu larly true on winter tires Tires now have a date code marking for the year of manufacture The first two digits denote the week number and the tw...

Page 232: ...l well under the luggage compartment floor Have the standard tire repaired and refitted as soon as possible see also page 170 The spare tire together with the jack front towrope attachment eye and too...

Page 233: ...re on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains It must not be used to support the car during repair work or...

Page 234: ...lector totheP position and apply the parking brake 2 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the recess in the sill Make sure that the jack fully engages the recess in the sill a...

Page 235: ...rque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm NOTICE When refitting wheel covers where applicable make sure that the valve protrudes through the marked hole in the wheel cover...

Page 236: ...not break any connections or undo A C system components Escaping refrigerant gas can cause visual impairment or other injury NOTICE The A C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant Refrigeran...

Page 237: ...radiator to prevent clogging When washing the car use the hose to spraytheradiator andcondenser located forward of the radiator from both sides both from the front of the car and from inside the engi...

Page 238: ...ipal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appea rance and to provide it with a protective film Discoloration caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades alth...

Page 239: ...Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usu ally washed in an automatic car wash wit hout special facilities for underbody clea ning Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun but wip...

Page 240: ...ated defects Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals However you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself The nec...

Page 241: ...paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con taminants Touch up stone chip damage as follows 1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area 2 Apply the primer base color and finally the e...

Page 242: ...ad salts used for de icing will collect on the bottom of the car and promote rusting Areasof the countrywithhighhumidityhave great potential for rust problems especially where salt is used on roads or...

Page 243: ...are not covered under warranty 4 Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary Pay particular atten tion to the fenders and wheel housings which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel etc If th...

Page 244: ...t aim may be affected If you believe your headlights need to be re aimed we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service however it is possiblefor youto re aim your headlightsas describe...

Page 245: ...and locate the vertical aiming device 2 Locate the marker on the lens 3 Measurethedistancefromthegroundto the aim marker on each lens Subtract 2 inches if the vehicle is equip ped with halogen lamps r...

Page 246: ...surface 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the horizontal cut off of the headlight is alig ned with the horizontal line on the wall NOTICE Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve...

Page 247: ...and Information Maintenance schedule __ 246 Owner assistance ______ 247 Reporting Safety Defects U S A ______________ 248 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government __________ 248 Vehicle Dat...

Page 248: ...ance schedule prescribes a service at every 15 000 miles 24 000 km thereafter 15 000 30 000 45 000 miles 24 000 48 000 72 000 km etc Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil andfilter isr...

Page 249: ...Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary e...

Page 250: ...s similar complaints it mayopenaninvestigation and if itfindsthat a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in indivi...

Page 251: ...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 th...

Page 252: ...250 Customer Assistance and Information This page has been left blank...

Page 253: ...________ 255 Engine variants ________ 256 Electrical system_______ 257 Drive belts ____________ 257 Manual gearbox________ 258 Automatic transmission_ 258 Suspension ___________ 259 Steering _________...

Page 254: ...39 0 ft 11 9 m Number of seats incl driver _________ 5 Specified track applies to wheel sizes 6 x 15 6 5 x 16 Permissible load in addition to driver GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle...

Page 255: ...and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded Note that if some accessories e g towbar CD changer are fitted the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these When carrying a load in the lug...

Page 256: ...aab approved antifreeze Coolant capacity ___________________ 7 8 qts 7 4 litres Fuel tank capacity ____________ 18 5 gal 70 litres For optimum performance Saab recommends _______________ 2 3t 185 hp L...

Page 257: ...imize your engine s function through out its entire life Saab Automobile AB will not take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to neg lecting to meet above mentioned requirements At your...

Page 258: ...rvice your service personnel will reset the service indicator It is important to reset the service indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service Oil capacity incl filter on changing ____...

Page 259: ...___________________ 140 A 14 V Firing order _______________________ 1 3 4 2 Spark plugs 2 3t ____________________________ NGK BCPR 6ES 11 Electrode gap ____________________ 0 0141 in 1 05 mm 2 3T and...

Page 260: ...h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 27 29 43 47 Type _____________________________ Electronically con trolled 5 speed fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter plane tary gear set and integral final driv...

Page 261: ...11S Footbrake ABS ____________________ Hydraulic dual circuit brake sys tem Diagonally split circuit with vac uum servo unit Disc brakes front and rear EBD see page 152 Handbrake _____________________...

Page 262: ...Wheel___________________________ 4 x 16 Tire_____________________________ T115 70 R16 Pressure_________________________ 60 psi 420 kPa Maximum life _____________________ 2 200 miles 3500 km Maximum sp...

Page 263: ...pers 0 100 0 160 240 35 240 35 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 260 38 260 38 215 55 R16 93 Q Winter tire All variants 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 240 35 240 35 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 260 38 260 38 225 45 R17 94 Q XL RF...

Page 264: ...N number inside windshield 2 Certification label 3 Gearbox number 4 Engine number 5 USA Labelfor colorcodes trim andbody Tire information label can be found on the B pillar See also page 226 Canada L...

Page 265: ...de airbags H 9 5 Aero with driver s and passenger side airbags 6 Body version _____ 4 5 4 door 5 door 7 Gearbox __________ 5 Manual 5 speed 9 Automatic 5 speed 8 Engine variant _____ A E G 2 3T 2 3t 2...

Page 266: ...door temperature display can be adjusted Miscellaneous Select the on time for heated rear seat Additional sweep of the wipers after windshield washer function ON or OFF Courtesy Headlight Feature on t...

Page 267: ...___________ 241 Before towing a camper or trailer ___ 164 Belt guide ______________________ 16 Boost starting using jump leads ____ 174 Brake and clutch fluid ____________ 189 Brake fluid reservoir __...

Page 268: ..._________ 184 Engine bay ____________________ 183 Engine bay cleaning _____________ 238 Engine number _________________ 262 Engine oil grade ________________ 255 Engine description ______________ 186...

Page 269: ...data ____ 258 Maxi fuses _____________________ 212 Milometer ______________________ 58 Motoring abroad ________________ 241 N New tires buying _______________ 219 Night Panel _____________________ 65...

Page 270: ...ls ___________ 170 Spark plugs ____________________ 257 Speedometer ________________58 59 Starting in cold weather ACC _______ 79 Starting in hot weather ACC _______ 79 Steering wheel adjustment _____...

Page 271: ...ntilated front seats _____________ 14 Viscosity engine oil _____________ 254 W Warning labels ___________________ 7 Warning light AIR BAG ___________ 33 Warning lights ___________________ 52 Washers _...

Page 272: ...270 Notes Notes...

Page 273: ...271 Notes...

Page 274: ...272 Notes...

Page 275: ...allow the coolant level to fall below the MIN mark on the expansion tank Top up as necessary with a mix ture of equal parts Saab Anti freeze and water 4 Washer fluid 5 Battery 6 Power steering fluid...

Page 276: ...free paper 2004 03 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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