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Starting and driving

Ignition switch ________

150

Steering wheel lock ____

151

Starting the engine ____

152

Important considerations

for driving __________

153

Refueling ____________

156

Engine Break-in Period _

160

Manual transmission___

161

Automatic

transmission

______

162

Cruise Control ________

169

Braking ______________

170

All-wheel drive (XWD)

173

Traction Control System

(TCS) ______________

173

Electronic Stability

Program ESP

______

175

Parking brake_________

177

Parking_______________

177

Saab Parking

Assistance

________

180

Economical driving _____

183

Driving in cold weather__

185

Driving in hot climates __

187

Towing a trailer

______

188

Driving with a roof rack

load ________________

192

Driving with a load _____

192

Driving with the trunk lid

open________________

193

Driving in deep water ___

193

Towing the car_________

193

Jump starting _________

197

For long trips __________

199

Starting and driving

Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars

(can depend on model variant, engine variant,
market specification, options or accessories).

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Summary of Contents for 9-3

Page 1: ...y 11 Security 47 9 3 Convertible 61 Instruments and controls 81 Interior equipment 117 Starting and driving 149 Car care 201 Customer Assistance and Information 277 Technical data 283 Index 297 93_US_...

Page 2: ...e Guide an Infotainment System manual tire warran tiesand U S customers adealerdirectory with Roadside Assistance Program infor mation Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retai...

Page 3: ...____ 90 Speedometer ________________ 87 Tachometer __________________ 87 Temperature gauge____________ 88 Turbo gauge _________________ 88 Warning and indicator lights _____ 82 Saab Information Displa...

Page 4: ..._ 192 Roof load ____________________ 192 Hood _______________________ 202 Washing the engine bay_________ 267 Central locking __________ 48 Child safety locks ________ 52 Lock buttons____________ 48 T...

Page 5: ...______ 12 Child seats __________________ 24 Folding down the rear seat ______ 136 Rear seat____________________ 136 Seat adjustment ______________ 18 Seat heating _________________ 114 Upholstery care...

Page 6: ..._____ 214 Oil grade and viscosity__________ 286 Engine description ____________ 203 Engine technical data __________ 286 Important considerations for driving 153 Wash wipe stalk switch____ 103 Washer...

Page 7: ...pping up __________ 208 Engine technical data __________ 286 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 153 Engine oil checking level________ 208 Battery ______________________ 214 Jump...

Page 8: ...y of the battery Warning labels 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 in...

Page 9: ...adlight requires replacement This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS Children can be killed or seriously injured by the air bag The back seat is the safest p...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...traints ________ 23 Child safety ___________ 24 Airbag________________ 32 Safety 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification optio...

Page 12: ...the speed exceeds 15 mph The text Use your seat belt is lit on the Saab Information Display SID and the symbol will flash If the belt is not fastened then an audible signal will come on after 30 secon...

Page 13: ...harply 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 for children up to the a...

Page 14: ...ety belts have their lower anchorage points on the seats The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is adjusted Refer to page 266 for how to check the func tion of the safety belts cleaning et...

Page 15: ...safe restraint Raise the belt guide by pushing it upward to the desired position To lower it depress the catch release button while lowering the guide Check that the guide locks in its new position S...

Page 16: ...pretensioners and force limiters The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side on crash The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in ques t...

Page 17: ...release the belt See page 266 for the checking of belt function cleaning etc WARNING Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised see page 136 If cargo ha...

Page 18: ...ht Lastly adjust the position of the steering wheel see page 118 Electrically adjustable front seats 3 See page 20 Electric heating front seats 3 See pages 114 Height adjustment 3 Lift the lever to ra...

Page 19: ...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 of a crash WARNING The backrest s...

Page 20: ...e front section of the front lever Legroom adjustment Adjust the legroom with the front lever WARNING The seats are actuated by powerful motors Bear this in mind when adjust ing the seat and make sure...

Page 21: ...d 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 operated driver s seat can always be adjus...

Page 22: ...umbar support is not included by the memory function 2 Press and hold the M button and then press one of the preselect buttons 1 2 or 3 A chime will sound to confirm that the settings have been saved...

Page 23: ...SAHR does not normally need to be replaced or repaired after a rear end crash The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to a number of positions Raising grasp the head restraint on...

Page 24: ...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 carbon monoxide poisoning...

Page 25: ...hild restraints designed for and equipped with LATCH attachments The LATCH system consists of top tether and lower anchorages In this vehicle LATCH is installed at the two outboard seat ing positions...

Page 26: ...exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion Lower anchorages in the rear seat SportSedan and SportCombi Lower anchorages in the rear seat Convertible Lower a...

Page 27: ...straint attachment arms are properly attached to the bars 7 Attach the top tether strap to the in car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions see page 28 and 30 8 Pull the child...

Page 28: ...f the lower anchor ages or the safety belts as described in the child restraint installation instruction 4 Lower the headrest and route the tether over it 5 Attach the tether to the anchorage 2 in ill...

Page 29: ...nt in the rear seat 4 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the lower anchor ages or the safety belts as described in the child restraint installation instruction 5 Lower the headre...

Page 30: ...ruction 4 Attach the tether to the anchorage 5 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 6 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that th...

Page 31: ...straint according to the installation instruction of the restraint 3 Pull out the belt completely until it stops Then let the belt slowly pull in the slack Clicking sound indicates that the lock funct...

Page 32: ...ata from the central sensor in the control module the control moduledetermineswhetherornotto inflate the airbags The control module also controls whether other components of the airbag system are to b...

Page 33: ...ne of the airbags inflates It is also possible for only the safety belt pretensioners to be activated and for the airbags to remain unin flated If only Stage I is activated at the moment of impact Sta...

Page 34: ...s in front bumper 6 Sensor side impact protection 7 Sensor side impact protection SportSedan and SportCombi 8 Electronic control module and central sensor SDM Accessories and other equipment must not...

Page 35: ...uth such as a pipe for instance Some components of the airbag will be warm for a short time In some cir cumstances the airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates de...

Page 36: ...WAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the airbag Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on th...

Page 37: ...of the pas senger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front pas senger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of...

Page 38: ...a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manuf...

Page 39: ...ntered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that p...

Page 40: ...re met such as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and at which point on the car s side the impact occurs WARNING This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra seat...

Page 41: ...sensors on each side of the car one at the rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of each C pillar Convertible The Convertible has two side impactprotectionsensors oneon eachside of the car...

Page 42: ...window The inflat able curtain is designed to inflate between the window and the head Resting the head against the window could prevent the inflatable curtain from providing the intended pro tection...

Page 43: ...ndows will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air...

Page 44: ...nd ceiling covering for the roof mounted side impact airbag Do not open or break the airbag coverings Servicing the airbag system The airbag system must be inspected as part of the normal service prog...

Page 45: ...se the dis tance between you and the airbag For short drivers special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force to be fas...

Page 46: ...le or no ventilation for several min utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes Avoid as much as pos sible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin irritation If you s...

Page 47: ...ocking ________ 48 Car alarm _____________ 56 Security 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depend on model variant engine variant market specification options or accessories 93_US_MY...

Page 48: ...r car When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch this code is checked If the code is incorrect the car will not start The car is supplied with two remote con trols It is possible to...

Page 49: ...twice Hold and press the buttonmore than 2 seconds Locks all doors _ _ Unlocks driver s door SportSedan The other doors are unlocked SportCombi The other doors and tail gate are unlocked Comfort openi...

Page 50: ...control may cause interference to the remote con trol signal In this case retry from another angle and aim at the receiver located by the steering wheel If remote unlocking should fail to work 1 Remo...

Page 51: ...unk lid is unlocked and slightly opened when the button on the remote control oron the inside of the driver s door is pressed once SportCombi The tailgate is unlocked not opened whenthe buttononthe re...

Page 52: ...ond time will unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate The button on the passenger door works in the same way except that this first unlocks the passenger door During this operation the rear doors...

Page 53: ...you contact a Saab dealer see page 293 Checking the number of remote controls To check the number of remote controls that are programmed for the car 1 Insert the remote control into the ignition swit...

Page 54: ...g 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 slot and turn the key to sp...

Page 55: ...e ignition switch If the car has a car alarm this will be silenced The remote control and receiver unit are now synchronized Immobilizer The remote control contains an electronic code that is unique t...

Page 56: ...per second for 11 seconds Check that the doors hood and trunk lid are closed If the signal persists contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified Locking the trunk lid SportSedan If...

Page 57: ...Switching off the alarm if tripped If the alarm has been triggered direction indicatorsflashingandhornsounding itcan be turned off by pressing one of the buttons on the remote control or if you are s...

Page 58: ...ons on one of the front doors Overview of functions Locking arming Direction indicators flash once Unlocking disarming Direction indicators flash twice Unlocking disarming trunk lid Direction indicato...

Page 59: ...hange of status of immobilizer system valid remote control inserted or removed from ignition switch Double flashes for 3 seconds SID message Reason action Key not accepted Contact service Error when r...

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Page 61: ...raints ________ 74 Safety belts rear seat Convertible __________ 75 Rollover Pop up Bars ___ 76 Electric windows_______ 77 Interior lighting ________ 79 Unlocking the trunk lid manually ____________ 8...

Page 62: ...form on the soft top Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top Under no circumstances should anything be put into the stowage space of the soft top under the soft top cover since...

Page 63: ...ep 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 folding the soft top Check that the soft to...

Page 64: ...and hold the soft top button 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...

Page 65: ...ft 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 93_US_MY09 book Page 65 Tuesday...

Page 66: ...on until the soft top is fully raised and the soft top cover closed Completed raising is indi cated by a chime If there is a malfunc tion a text message will be shown on the SID Refer to page 71 Do no...

Page 67: ...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 93_US_MY09 book Page 67 Tuesday April 15 2008 10...

Page 68: ...ou stand on either side of the car and perform steps 3 6 and 9 10 together 3 Unlock the soft top cover by pressing forward the two wire catches one on the left and one on right hand side 4 Close the t...

Page 69: ...hes Using the tool the lug wrench and the Allen key turn clockwise to open the catches Stand in the rear seat and raise the soft top Pull it towards the windshield This operation requires 7 2 ft 2 2 m...

Page 70: ...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 roughly 1 4 turn counter clockwise on the...

Page 71: ...continuously for more than 3 minutes Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to cool down Move goods away from soft top storage area Move the object hindering soft top operation Operation at low t...

Page 72: ...t top operation Complete soft top operation before driving Complete soft top operation Close trunk Close the trunk lid Driver seat unlocked The backrest is not locked Raise the backrest fully to locke...

Page 73: ...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 while the seat is moved back Release the handle...

Page 74: ...ackrest where it is con nected to the head restraint In the event of a rear end crash the body is forced back against the backrest This in turn causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward...

Page 75: ...n the lap belt part The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt Refer to page 266 for how to check the func tion of the safety be...

Page 76: ...Up Bars Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it The Rollover Pop Up Bars have pow erful springs that rapidly ext...

Page 77: ...b dealer NOTICE To avoid the risk of damage to the soft top do not operated the soft top while the bars are extended WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos ing the side windows May cause seri...

Page 78: ...dow button on the passenger door The illuminated switch will change color from green to amber deactivated Calibrating front electric windows with pinch protection 3 The window lifts should be calibrat...

Page 79: ...oor 2 Turn off the cabin lighting with the center button see illustration This is canceled when the ignition switch is turned to position ON or when the car is locked with the remote control Glove box...

Page 80: ...paintwork 3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked Spoiler on trunklid 3 Wind deflector 3 A wind deflect...

Page 81: ..._______________ 89 Switches _____________ 97 Wipers and washers ____ 103 Automatic climate control system ACC __ 107 Instruments and controls 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depe...

Page 82: ...ge is shown on the Saab Information Display SID The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation See also page 170 Antilock braking warning Antilock brake malfunc Contact service...

Page 83: ...agnostic system can deter mine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel Charge warning light Battery not charging Make a safe stop Warning tire pressure Tire p...

Page 84: ...ndicates when the brake fluid level is too low see page 212 The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID For safety reasons stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid se...

Page 85: ...es on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system see also page 32 The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID This light will come on for about four sec on...

Page 86: ...Saab Information Display SID If so have the system checked at a Saab dealer See also Electronic Stability Program ESP on page 175 Indicator fuel NOTICE If the car runs out of fuel air can be drawn in...

Page 87: ...meter The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute A protective function interruption of the fuel supply limits the engine speed within the red zone Speedometer U S...

Page 88: ...e 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 Under certain barometric conditi...

Page 89: ...of fuel is left in the tank a warning light on the main instrument panel comes on Because of the fuel remaining in the tank the amount of fuel required to fill the tank may be less than the specified...

Page 90: ...eter and trip meter The odometer records the distance trav elled in miles on U S vehicles and on Cana dian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres and the trip meter in miles and tenths kilom...

Page 91: ...y set Speed Speed W preset to 55 mph 90 km h 2 Press and hold the SET button until given audible confirmation 3 Use the steeringwheel controlstoselect the value Press CLR to reset the value 4 Press th...

Page 92: ...ing the CLR button The word ON on the right hand side of the display indicates when the speed warning function is active An audible alarm will sound if the set speed is exceeded Disengagethefunctionwi...

Page 93: ...button The distance and the calculated time of arrival is now displayed The time of arrival is updated during the journey based on the average speed since Dist was set The speed of the car must exceed...

Page 94: ...press SET button once OFF is shown in the display Press SET button again to activate the function 4 Select alarm time using the steering wheel controls 5 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET butto...

Page 95: ...INTERMEDIATE MAIN MAIN INTERMED Reset Service Ind YES NO TCS page 173 ON OFF ESP page 175 ON OFF Rain Sensor The sensitivity has three levels Park Assistance The Park Assistance can be shut off by cho...

Page 96: ...rvice type main service continues unaffected This means that once a service has been carried out the counter may show e g 47 even though a service has just been carried out The percentage refers then...

Page 97: ...AUTO position Cars with automatic transmission DRL or low beam which depends on the amount of daylight comes on when the gear selec tor is moved out of the P position The light goes out when the igni...

Page 98: ...en DRL and low beam Low beam comes on when the igni tion switch is in the ON position Headlight levelling 3 Cars with xenon headlights are equipped with an automatic headlight levelling sys tem which...

Page 99: ...on the main instrument panel shows when the high beam is on Headlight flasher To flash your headlights pull the control stalk half way towards the steering wheel The high beam will remain on until yo...

Page 100: ...ed off when the engine is switched off When the car is next started the fog lights will have to be switched back on manually by pressing the fog light switch If the engine is restarted within 30 secon...

Page 101: ...t consists of one bulb Acquaint yourself with the legal provi sions governing the use of rear fog light Turn signal lane change indicators The stalk switch has an intermediate spring loaded position t...

Page 102: ...for accessory 3 This button can be used for accessories such as extra lights Back Up The back up lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on WA...

Page 103: ...s 1 Switch off the engine and remove the remote control 2 Activate the wipers within the next 16 seconds by pressing the stalk switch down When the ignition is next switched on the wipers will return...

Page 104: ...and SID will show Washers Activate the washers by pulling the stalk switch towards the steering wheel When the washers are operated the wipers will make 3 4 or 5 sweeps depending on how long the wash...

Page 105: ...rmation 3 Select Rain Sensor 4 Press the SET button 5 Select the sensitivity 6 Confirm this selection by pressing the SET button Go back modify using the CLR button The sensitivity of the sensor is al...

Page 106: ...e home position The wiper makes 3 sweeps after the washing has finished If the speed of the car is below 25 mph 40 km h when the washing has finished the wiper makes an extra sweep after 5 seconds to...

Page 107: ...dows and the moonroof 3 should be shut The air vents in the fascia must be open The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and fin...

Page 108: ...in the front floor vents Blended air temperature sensors 2 located in the outer panel vents Note If the sun sensor is covered the ACC system will not be able to regulate the cabin climate as intended...

Page 109: ...perature can be set to between 61 79 F 16 26 C The selected temperature is not the actual air temperature but corresponds to the com fort level normally experienced at that tem perature after allowanc...

Page 110: ...blue LED The driver s side selection controls air distri bution and the recirculation status The tem perature can be adjusted on the passenger side MAX cooling produces Max cooling effect A C compres...

Page 111: ...Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one click causes the system to resume any manual selec tions The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled manually Deactivate the heating as...

Page 112: ...on of rear window door mirror heating The defroster function remains engaged until another selection is made Heating of the rear window door mirrors will however deactivate after a set time period Two...

Page 113: ...l determined by the system Start in warm weather The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents at high fan speed and will activate the A C compressor unless the AC OFF switch ha...

Page 114: ...een switched off for more than 2 hours or if the battery has been discon nected Programming A number of functions can be customized under Settings see page 115 Tips before contacting a dealer We recom...

Page 115: ...UM SPEED LOW SPEED A C Mode AUTO OFF Default Settings Are you sure YES NO Rear Defroster AUTO The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled automatically This is one of the Default Settings MA...

Page 116: ...ressor 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 The A C will be off the next time the engine is started if the...

Page 117: ...terior lighting ________ 131 Cup holder 3 __________ 133 Power Outlet 3 ________ 134 Storage compartments__ 134 Trunk ________________ 136 Interior equipment 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in a...

Page 118: ...position When returning the release lever to its locked position you may need to adjust the position of the steering wheel slightly to allow the lock mechanism to engage cor rectly Steering wheel loc...

Page 119: ...d the moonroof Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional moonroof start to open approx 2 seconds During comfort opening of the windows moonroof 3 and sof...

Page 120: ...ing the pinch protec tion If dirt ice or similar create so much resis tance that the pinch protection cuts in the window cannot be closed the pinch protec tion can be temporarily disengaged and the wi...

Page 121: ...t raised the whole time and for approx 1 second after the window has closed 5 Open the window fully the button must be kept depressed the whole time and for approx 1 second after the window has fully...

Page 122: ...e door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked The mirrors can also be retractedmanually Thiscan beusefulwhen parking in tight spaces such as on the car deckofa ferry Rememberto return the door m...

Page 123: ...door or gate to pre vent potential harm or damage When programming the garage opener you may be operating a garage door or gate operator Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage Do not us...

Page 124: ...nd do not repeat step two to program a second and or third hand held transmit ter to the remaining two buttons 3 Position the end of your hand held trans mitter 1 3 inches 5 14 cm away from the button...

Page 125: ...onds of transmission which may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the sa...

Page 126: ...ng a garage door To operate simply press and release the programmed button Activation will now occur forthe trained device i e garage door opener gate operator security system entry door lock home off...

Page 127: ...y the illustrations to determine the correct zone 2 Press and hold button 5 until ZONE is shown in the display on the mirror 6 s The zone number is now also shown 3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change...

Page 128: ...position To open the moonroof further slide the control rearward a second time Moonroof without automatic opening Slide the control rearward to position 1 see illustration The moonroof will stop when...

Page 129: ...ly Press the control once more to open the moonroof to its ven tilation position If you wish to open the moonroof fully from the ventilation position you must first close it slide the control forward...

Page 130: ...e the moonroof with the button on the roof console The pinch protection will be operative the next time the moonroof is operated Emergency operation of the moonroof In an emergency such as if there is...

Page 131: ...om the ignition switch The lighting goes out When the car is locked When the ignition is turned on Approx 20 seconds after closing all doors The lights are dimmed out gradually If a door is left open...

Page 132: ...utomatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat Floor mats Press the loose mat down over the two floor brackets Then check that the mat is firmly secured WARNING Secure the loos...

Page 133: ...hina or glass as these can cause personal injury in the event of a crash Use only paper mugs plastic bottles or aluminium cans Avoid spillage particularly of hot drinks NOTICE Take care not to spill a...

Page 134: ...ors cars with Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System do not have storage com partments in the rear doors WARNING The maximum output of the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W 20 A The rating ofthe socke...

Page 135: ...admit cold air This allows the storage of chocolate dur ing hot weather for example Storage compartment between front seats Storage pocket on front edge of seats 3 Storage pocket on back of seats 3 93...

Page 136: ...orward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash See also page 192 When folding the backrest back upright make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides This i...

Page 137: ...lling 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 place and that the safety belt does n...

Page 138: ...e handle There is a lock on the rear side of the hatch Use this to lock or unlock the hatch To lock Open the hatch and lock the lock Close the hatch The hatch is now locked To unlock Fold down the wid...

Page 139: ...n the floor Place smaller and lighter bags on top Secure heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided in the trunk This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake...

Page 140: ...car is without electricity not possible to open trunk lid and you need to access the trunk for a warn ing triangle for example Remove the cover and depress the yellow lever forward Tools and spare wh...

Page 141: ...right hand backrest WARNING Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash Never leave...

Page 142: ...e heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided in the trunk This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash Secure small items i...

Page 143: ...off if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle WARNING Always secure the load firmly for example using the middle...

Page 144: ...at Never stack cargo so high that any part of the cargo lies above the edge of the backrest if a cargo guard 3 is not being used Always tie down the cargo so that it cannot be thrown forward during he...

Page 145: ...r the car s center of gravity An object weighing 55 lbs 25 kg cor responds to a weight of 2200 lbs 1 000 kg in a front end collision at 32 mph 50 km h Adjust the car s load passengers and luggage so t...

Page 146: ...e roof 2 Snap the net s upper fasteners into the two front attachment points in the roof 3 Lengthen the straps with the enclosed extra straps Secure the hooks in the two outer eyes furthest back on th...

Page 147: ...r floor and secure the net s hooks in the folded up floor Cargo net floor mounted SportCombi 1 Upper bracket Make sure that the rubber bands are not twisted 2 Lower anchorage point Cargo net floor mou...

Page 148: ...ts into the luggage compartment and to avoid stretch ing in over the luggage compartment to reach the cargo guard 1 Open the tailgate 2 Press the rear lip of the cargo guard down e g with an elbow The...

Page 149: ...ke_________ 177 Parking_______________ 177 Saab Parking Assistance 3 ________ 180 Economical driving_____ 183 Driving in cold weather__ 185 Driving in hot climates __ 187 Towing a trailer 3 ______ 188...

Page 150: ...the remote control in the OFFpositionwiththeenginenotrunning as this could cause the battery to run flat in a matter of hours Cars with automatic transmission The gear lever is not locked See also pa...

Page 151: ...heard when the steering wheel lock locks and unlocks If the car is parked with one front wheel touching the curb for example you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly when you insert the remote...

Page 152: ...e engine Let the ignition switch spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly Allow the engine to idle for about 10 seconds Do not apply full throttle for at least 3 minutes a...

Page 153: ...tions high outside temperature and or high altitude the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen Aprotectivefunction interruptionofthe fue...

Page 154: ...you contact a Saab dealer Important considerations with catalytic converters The catalytic converter is an emission con trol device incorporated in the car s exhaust system It consists of a metal can...

Page 155: ...tch off the engine to avoid serious damage to the catalytic converter We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for advice Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material The catalytic...

Page 156: ...mediately NOTICE Do not overfill 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 se...

Page 157: ...d See Service Engine Light also known as CHECK ENGINE on page 83 If the fuel cap has been left off or is improp erly installed the following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID WARNIN...

Page 158: ...you might damage your engine A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If you ar...

Page 159: ...rom forming allowing your emission control system to work prop erly You should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet...

Page 160: ...vailability 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 bearings need time to obtain u...

Page 161: ...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 the gear kn...

Page 162: ...ed WARNING Depressthe brake pedal when shifting the selector lever from P or N The car must be at a standstill before P R or N is selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lev...

Page 163: ...ons The transmission control module senses the engine load vehicle speed and temperature of the transmission A suitable gear change pattern is then selected automatically to avoid unneces sary gear ch...

Page 164: ...ion e g for overtaking Following this the next higher gear will be selected at the optimum engine speed unless you ease off the accelerator before reaching this Driving in hilly country with a heavy l...

Page 165: ...and 5th gears are available Select 2nd gear when driving at low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds 2nd gear must be selected manually Select 5th gear manually or move the selector lever to D see pa...

Page 166: ...ar is to be moved immediately otherwise it should remain on Check fuse 6 in the engine bay fuse box If the fuse is OK the battery may be dead Contact a workshop to have the problem checked and rectifi...

Page 167: ...e selector lever from the neutral position N In neutral the transmission isdisengaged fromthe engine The engine can be started but make sure the parking brake is on to prevent unexpected movement To p...

Page 168: ...ample 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 Ifthe road surface isslippery you may wish to start off i...

Page 169: ...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 thumb wheel up to SET or SET when the car has reached the desired...

Page 170: ...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 position N is selected cars with...

Page 171: ...riving in heavy rain through water collected on the road in snow on a wet road sur face or in salty slush In such condi tions the brakes may take longer than normal to take effect To rectify this touc...

Page 172: ...release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger is past The above is critical If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to th...

Page 173: ...ave limited func tionality or be completely disabled in some cases i e the car switches to front wheel drive Contact a workshop for information We recommend that you contact an authorised Saab dealer...

Page 174: ...n switch is turned to the ON position the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds while the system performs self diagnosis The light comes on when the TCS is operative that is when one of the wheels has lost...

Page 175: ...the intentions of the driver and whether the ESP system should be engaged If this direction does not agree with that intended by the driver calculated from the steering wheel position the ESP system i...

Page 176: ...m off The ESP is switched on automatically when the engine is started It may be necessary to switch off the system if the car has become bogged down for instance The ESP system is always engaged durin...

Page 177: ...r starts off the following message will appear on the SID Parking WARNING Always apply the parking brake when you park the car If the car is to be left parked for a long time refer to page 179 Always...

Page 178: ...thing packages and bags attract thieves Do not leave small objects such as CDs sunglasses and coins visible If possible park in a well lit conspicu ous parking space Thieves strike whenever and wher e...

Page 179: ...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 park ing brake OFF Convertible If the car is stored the soft top...

Page 180: ...ystem 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 safety belt reminder is s...

Page 181: ...ide 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 The...

Page 182: ...istance 4 Press the SET button 5 Select ON or OFF 6 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET button Explanation of ON and OFF Parking assistance malfunction Service Parking assistance sensor interferen...

Page 183: ...ne has started from cold will be 23 5 mpg 12 l 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 16 l 100 km at outside temp of 32 F 0 C increase of 60 14 mpg 20 l 100 km at outside temp of...

Page 184: ...ion as do unpaved roads and driving in hilly country the amount of fuel saved driving downhill is less than the additional amount required to climb the hill Engine block heater 3 If block heater is in...

Page 185: ...e 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 line anti freeze when refueling...

Page 186: ...steer in the same direction as the movement of the rear of the car Driving with tire chains 3 Snow chains must only be fitted to the wheel and tire dimensions that Saab recommends in Technical data on...

Page 187: ...ing 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 middle of the scale before switching o...

Page 188: ...hed off In which case remember not to load the battery for too long so that it is discharged and pre vents the car from starting There is also accessto powerin thecaravan during a journey the caravan...

Page 189: ...allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out The selector lever should be in position P NOTICE Only use a towbar that has been approved for your car We recom mend that you entrust towbar i...

Page 190: ...rties 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 should be loaded so that the load on the towball is 11...

Page 191: ...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 rear view mirrors provide the best possible rearward vision Make su...

Page 192: ...cs drag fuel economy may suffer when driving with a roof rack NOTICE Place the heaviest load as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk Secure the load to the lashing eyes see page 139 Heavy l...

Page 193: ...servo does not operate when the engine is off Much greater pressure than normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal Nor does the steering servo operate when the engine is off The st...

Page 194: ...permanent towing eye at the rear under the bumper If the car is equipped with a towbar this can be used instead of the towing eye WARNING Make sure that the towing eye is screwed in tightly It has a...

Page 195: ...mission If the car is towed with all four wheels on the ground then there are no technical limitations for speed and distance If both front wheels or both rear wheels have been raised and if the law p...

Page 196: ...on page 197 Vehicle recovery If the car has to be transported on a flatbed truck or similar it must be securely strapped down There are attachment points for this purpose on the underside of the car...

Page 197: ...d up A spark could ignite this gas that collects around the battery Therefore always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the battery The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid Always wea...

Page 198: ...few tries it probably needs service Note If the current in the low battery is too low it might be necessary to wait several minutes with the cables connected before you can start the engine with the...

Page 199: ...battery clamp from the positive terminal before connecting the unit to the battery For long trips Before starting off on a long journey it is advisable to have your car inspected by your Saab dealer...

Page 200: ...200 Starting and driving This page has been left blank 93_US_MY09 book Page 200 Tuesday April 15 2008 10 30 AM...

Page 201: ...Tires _________________ 240 Automatic tire pressure monitoring system____ 253 Compact spare ________ 256 Changing a tire ________ 258 Safety belts ___________ 266 Upholstery and trim ____ 266 Textile...

Page 202: ...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 catch upwards and raise the hood When you close the hood you should drop it from a h...

Page 203: ...2 camshafts per bank The camshafts are driven via a chain trans mission The engine is equipped with a turbo whose turbine collects exhaust pres sure from both banks of cylinders To obtain optimum per...

Page 204: ...nit By processing all of this information the Tri onic system can control fuel injector open ing duration ignition timing and turbo charger boost pressure to provide excellent engine performance while...

Page 205: ...when refueling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere The hydrocarbons are absorbed in an evaporative emission canis ter When the engine is subsequently started theevaporati...

Page 206: ...ant 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 4 cyl engine 93_US_7carcare_MY09 fm Pag...

Page 207: ...reservoir 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse box 6 Washer fluid reservoir 7 Oil filler cap 8 Engine oil dipstick Engine bay V6 engine 93_US_7carcare_MY09 fm Page...

Page 208: ...engine The engine oil level is checked each time the engine is started If the oil level is low the following message appears on the SID If this occurs the oil level must be checked first If the level...

Page 209: ...micals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Keep oil out of reach of children Do not touch the turbocharger or exhaust manif...

Page 210: ...e affected Even if the coolant is flushed from the system and replaced with life time coolant life time properties are no longer retained and the coolant must then be drained and replaced at regular i...

Page 211: ...ed Saab dealer If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine until warm so that the thermostat opens Top up the tank again as necessary V6 engine The expansion tank is not trans...

Page 212: ...ate due to normal brake pad wear topping up is not necessary If the brake fluid should require chang ing this must be carried out at a Saab dealer We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer The foot...

Page 213: ...n the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is about 68 F 20 C If the oil is colder the level will be lower and at a higher tempera tures the level will be higher Top up with CHF 11S or CHF 202 p...

Page 214: ...tra equipment is fitted such as a mobile phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days WARNING When working on the battery highly explosive gas can build up A spark could ignite this gas t...

Page 215: ...damage can occur to the car s electrical system if a battery or alterna tor lead is disconnected while the engine is running Exercise special care when removing and fitting the positive cable so as n...

Page 216: ...blade out and diagonally up Fitting the wiper blade 1 Align the wiper arm s guide lug in the blade s corresponding slot 2 Move the blade in towards the wiper arm until the two catches grip the blade...

Page 217: ...ll with a mixture of washer fluid and water as recommended by the table on the packaging to reduce the risk of freezing and to ensure effective cleaning see also page 104 Washer jets The washer jets w...

Page 218: ...are broken then this is indicated in the SID If a stop light bulb fails SportSedan If a stop light bulb fails the adjacent taillight will act as a stop light to ensure traffic safety Change the broken...

Page 219: ...witched on a very high voltage activates the xenon gas The lamps soon reach full intensity Cars with xenon headlights have automatic levelling The levelling system is comprised of two sensors one on t...

Page 220: ...the holder from the reflector 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until it locks 4 Refit the cover over the...

Page 221: ...the holder from the reflector 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until it locks 4 Refit the cover over the...

Page 222: ...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 reflector and twist it clockwise...

Page 223: ...through the headlight lens when fitting the bulb Check that the new bulb is firmly seated Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the battery box 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe...

Page 224: ...g lights Side marker lights and parking lights con sists of LEDs We recommend that you con tact a Saab dealer if they need changing SportSedan If a stop light bulb fails the adjacent taillight will ac...

Page 225: ...es the bulb holder 3 Carefully remove the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing Change the bulb 4 Refit the bulb holder Press the bulb holder home so that the plastic lug snaps into place Tail...

Page 226: ...roken bulb The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting 3 Fit the new bulb 4 Refit the bulb holder and the cover Reversing lights and rear fog light SportSedan Removing the trunk lid trim 1 Remove the two sc...

Page 227: ...ving the trunk lid trim 1 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the center of each rivet no more than 3 mm Pull out the rivets by taking hold of the rivet s collar You can use the button on the han...

Page 228: ...he front edge 2 Fit the new bulb Dome light Convertible 1 Pull down the rear edge of the light fitting 2 If the center bulb needs replacing open the hatch over the bulbs Pull the bulb out of the bulb...

Page 229: ...he lens and tighten the two screws Glove box lighting 3 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 Hatch opened f...

Page 230: ...small screwdriver 3 Fit the new bulb 4 Refit the baffle by first fitting its tab in its bracket between the contact plates Hold it in place and move the other side down 5 Insert the connector side fir...

Page 231: ...inserting in the front edge of the lamp housing and then pressing in the rear edge Courtesy floor lighting 3 1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Insert the...

Page 232: ...llow 21 Direction indicator rear 8 4157 K 32 cp Daytime Running Light cars with xenon light 9 R10W 10 Rear dome lighting courtesy lighting 3 glove box lighting trunk lighting Convertible 10 R5W 5 Lice...

Page 233: ...following should be heeded We recommend that you always con sult an Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in the elec trical system being damaged...

Page 234: ...wn as MAXI fuses These are designed to protect the car s electrical system from being damaged Each MAXI fuse protects a number of electrical circuits and functions and therefore has a higher rating am...

Page 235: ...t door 9 10 Dash fuse panel 10 30 Trailer socket 3 electrical socket in storage compart ment between seats 3 11 10 Data link connection diagnostics 12 15 Interior lighting incl glove box 13 10 Accesso...

Page 236: ...g left seat 3 16 15 Seat heating right seat 3 17 7 5 Auto dimming rear view mirror 3 rain sensor 3 18 15 Moonroof 3 19 20 7 5 XM radio 3 TMC tuner 3 21 7 5 Saab Parking Assistance SPA 3 control module...

Page 237: ...ht rear fog light left reversing light license plate lighting trunk lighting trailer lights 27 10 Convertible Lumbar support electrically adjustable front seat 3 28 15 Telematics 3 29 Trunk fuse panel...

Page 238: ...arking light front right turn signal left and right side turn signal right high beam left low beam front left fog light 3 17 30 Windshield wiper motor low speed 18 30 Windshield wiper motor high speed...

Page 239: ...dow 3 R11 Ignition 15 R12 Windshield wipers high low speed R13 R14 Washer fluid pump headlights 3 R15 R16 No Amp Function 1 Air pump secondary air 3 2 20 Fuel pump preheated oxygen sensors lambda prob...

Page 240: ...o 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 approximately 4 psi 28 kPa When the t...

Page 241: ...be rotated every 10 000 miles 16 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for...

Page 242: ...ppear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around th...

Page 243: ...ations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car s directional stability steering and brak ing in both wet and dry conditions The wheels and tires have been carefully matched tothe c...

Page 244: ...Criteria TPC standards NOTICE Wide wheels and tires with side walls that are too low can Be damaged in potholes etc Cause springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings to be overloaded...

Page 245: ...the generation of heat and its ability to dis sipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the t...

Page 246: ...p aim bumper height vehi cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a tire on page 258 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheel...

Page 247: ...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 acceler ator pedal Get the vehi...

Page 248: ...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 performance factors treadwear traction and...

Page 249: ...ximum 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 for a tire size of...

Page 250: ...er brakes power windows power seats radio and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and t...

Page 251: ...mber of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat mul tiplied by 150 pounds 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 250 Occupant Distribution Designated seat ing positions Outward Facing Sidewall The sid...

Page 252: ...ng Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passe...

Page 253: ...in direct connec tion with the air pressure valves Make sure that wheels with sensors for tire pressure monitoring are fitted during replacement if the car has automatic tire pressure monitoring The...

Page 254: ...tion Replace the defective wheel The fault message can remain for up to 10 minutes after restarting the car Then it disappears if the tire pressure is correct Check adjust the pressure in the other ti...

Page 255: ...ions for the tire machine as well Do not fit the tire tool in an area 10 from the valve Start removing opposite the valve Remove the rear side first Fitting a tire Fit the tire with a tire machine It...

Page 256: ...access to the tools and spare tire The screwdriver handle has a button for removing plastic rivets This type of rivet must be removed when changing the light bulb in the trunk lid see page 226 Your S...

Page 257: ...SportCombi with subwoofer Position the loudspeaker on the left hand side before the spare wheel is removed The arrow on the loudspeaker must point forwards when the loudspeaker is fitted in the spare...

Page 258: ...tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor and secured in place with the retaining nut WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without...

Page 259: ...ersonal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper locationbeforeraisingthevehicle and raise the vehicle only far enough off theground sothereisenough roomfor the spar...

Page 260: ...w ice or sim ilar Wind up the jack until it just begins to lift the 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...

Page 261: ...ghtening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lb 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lb 110 Nm We advise against using wheels with large ventilation slots in winter as the brake com ponents are then more exposed to...

Page 262: ...he gear lever for example as the engine must be idling when the tire is repaired There is other wise a risk of personal injury Do not use the repair kit if the damage to the tire is larger than 0 16 i...

Page 263: ...slightly larger damage If a punctured tire is to be repaired Allow the engine to idle The compressor will consume some energy Apply the handbrake Turn on the hazard warning light Position the warning...

Page 264: ...2 volt socket cigarette lighter in the car 10 Start the compressor 11 While the canister of sealant empties approx 30 seconds the gauge on the compressor will briefly show a pressure of up to 87 psi 6...

Page 265: ...buted evenly around the tire 19 Stop after approximately 6 miles 10 km or 10 minutes whichever occurs first and check the tire pressure To do so connect the air hose on the compressor directly to the...

Page 266: ...leather upholstery The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appear ance and to provide it with a protective film Discolor at ion caused by dust and wear mainly...

Page 267: ...hould be lukewarm Remove any bird droppings 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...

Page 268: ...handles max pressure of 100 bar and not closer than 8 in 20 cm On the upper part of the car tax pres sure of 100 bar and not closer than 32 in 80 cm Do not use any drying chemicals or water proofing...

Page 269: ...oams Never use a wire brush 5 Then rinse the soft top with warm water and brush using a soft brush in the direc tion of the vehicle until all foam has disappeared Brush carefully to prevent damaging t...

Page 270: ...a pointed knife If corrosion has already set in such as the result of stone chip damage use a pointed knife to scrape off all surface rust If possi ble the damaged area should be taken back to the bar...

Page 271: ...e particularly vulnera ble to corrosion from the outside caused by grit and salt thrown up from the road and to corrosion from the inside largely as a result of condensation Keep the seams clean and a...

Page 272: ...Water can collect in these areas and remain for prolonged periods Dry any wet areas including the floor mats Have leaks repaired as soon as possi ble Use touch up paint to repair small scratchesormin...

Page 273: ...ser 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 not hose down the radia tor and condenser whi...

Page 274: ...our ability to see the beam of the low beam headlight being aimed An optical headlamp aimer can also be used and will than replace the wall The vehicle must have all four wheels on a perfectly level s...

Page 275: ...ng 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 on the low...

Page 276: ...tion of the two markers on the headlight lens Thenfollowtheinstructionsintheoptical headlight aimer instruction manual and point 1 2 5 and 6 in this instruction NOTICE Do not cover a headlight directl...

Page 277: ...ng Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________ 281 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ___________ 282 Customer Assistance and Information 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in...

Page 278: ...mplex automobiles should only be entrusted to the most knowledgeable service professionals A Saab dealer is your best choice SERVICE INTERVALS A time for service message will illuminate on the Saab In...

Page 279: ...s 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 performed There are additional coupons for documenting e...

Page 280: ...call the Saab Customer Assistance Center 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 Canada Canadian or U S...

Page 281: ...6 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehi cle safety from http...

Page 282: ...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 these on board systems do not...

Page 283: ...____________ 287 Electrical system_______ 287 Brake system__________ 287 Wheels and tires _______ 288 Plates and labels_______ 292 Technical data 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can...

Page 284: ...ive models ____________ approx 4 8 122 mm V I N label on vehi cles sold in U S A V I N label on vehicles sold in Canada Permissible load in addition to the driver GVW minus curb weight The maximum per...

Page 285: ...__________________ 2430 lbs 1100 kg Maximum axle load all wheel drive models SportSedan front __________________ 2600 lbs 1180 kg SportSedan rear __________________ 2380 lbs 1080 kg SportCombi front _...

Page 286: ...towing speed trailer without brakes_____________________ National restrictions apply When towing a trailer increase the pressure of the rear tires by 20 kPa 3 psi The above speed and weight restricti...

Page 287: ...aximum torque SAE at 2500 4000 rpm 221 ft lb 300 Nm 2 8 V6 Rating SAEat 5500 rpm_____________ 280 hp 206 kW Maximum torque front wheel drive SAE at 1800 5000 rpm __________________ 262 ft lb 355 Nm Ma...

Page 288: ...Wheel ___________________________ 4x16 Tire _____________________________ 125 85 R16 99 M Pressure_________________________ 420 kPa 60 psi Maximum life _____________________ 2200 miles 3500 km Maximu...

Page 289: ...ed on page 244 Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden This particularly applies to cars with 17 and 18 wheels Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm NOTICE...

Page 290: ...5 45 R17 94 V 3 3 Summer tires 235 45 R18 94 Y 3 3 Winter snow tires 215 55 R16 93 Q 3 3 215 60 R16 95 Q 3 3 225 55 R16 95 Q 3 3 215 50 R17 95 Q RF XL 3 225 50 R17 94 Q 3 Wheel sizes 6 5x16 3 3 7 5x17...

Page 291: ...100 0 160 35 240 41 280 35 240 41 280 215 50 R17 95 Q RF XL 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 42 290 42 290 42 290 42 290 225 50 R17 94 Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 36 250 42 29...

Page 292: ...d barcode inside wind shield 2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA Tire information label can be found on the B pillar See also page 250 Canada Label for tire pressure and color codes trim and body 5...

Page 293: ...r of examples of programmable functions Audible confirmation of arming disarming the car alarm Automatic unlocking when car stopped and remote control removed from the igni tion switch Trunk lid locke...

Page 294: ...ormance Coolant level low Refill Hot engine Make a safe stop Idle engine Airbag malfunction Contact service Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop Open hood Battery not charging Make a safe stop Headlight l...

Page 295: ...gnal failure Right rear turn signal failure Right side mounted turn signal failure Left side mounted turn signal failure Left front position light failure Right front position light failure Left front...

Page 296: ...Make a safe stop Low tire pressure rear right Make a safe stop Low tire pressure front right Make a safe stop Low tire pressure front left Make a safe stop Tire pressure system failure Contact servic...

Page 297: ...__ 56 Car transport ___________________ 196 Care of air conditioning ___________ 273 Cargo guard ___________________ 148 Cargo guard SportWagon ________ 148 Cargo net SportCombi ___________ 145 CHECK...

Page 298: ..._______ 267 Engine heater __________________ 184 Engine immobilizer _______________ 55 Engine management system ______ 204 Engine number _________________ 292 Engine oil checking _____________ 208 Eng...

Page 299: ...______________ 79 Limp home ____________________ 154 Limp home automatic transmission _ 165 Load carriers roof _______________ 192 Load indices tires _______________ 249 Loading your vehicle _________...

Page 300: ...mote control __________________ 48 Remote locking malfunction ________ 50 Replacement wheel _____________ 246 Reporting safety defects __________ 281 Rev counter _____________________ 87 Reversing lig...

Page 301: ...k lid driving when open _______ 193 Trunk lid opening ________________ 51 Turbo gauge ____________________ 88 U Uniform tire quality grading ________ 244 Upholstery care _________________ 266 Upholste...

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