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Page 1: ...Saab 900 Owner s Manual M 1994 SPAS...

Page 2: ...optional Turn signal high beam stalk Horn contacts Main instrument panel Ignition key Windshield washer stalk Cabin fan Air temperC3 ture control Air distribution c ontrol Hazard warninfT Rear windo...

Page 3: ...Saab Automobile AB 1992 Service Support Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden Printed by Vastergotlands Tryckeri AB Skara 1 Owner s Manual Saab 900 1994...

Page 4: ...ew mirrors 37 Power windows 38 Audio equipment 38 Saab Anti Theft Security System 39 Doors locks and luggage compartment Doors and locks 44 Central locking system 44 Sedan and Convertible trunk 45 Hat...

Page 5: ...pearance care 88 Rust prevention 91 Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 94 Owner assistance 95 Reporting safety defects 96 Vehicle maintenance program 97 Specifications General 102 E...

Page 6: ...warning NOTE Indicates the potential for damage to your Saab if you do not follow the directions in the caution Read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time then keep it in the...

Page 7: ...Instruments and controls 5 Instruments and controls Instruments 6 Warning and indicator lights 7 Lighting switches 10 Wiper and washer controls 13 Climate control system 14...

Page 8: ...ure gauge indicates the tem perature of the engine coolant After the ini tial warming up period the needle should generally indicate normal running tempera ture If the needle repeatedly approaches the...

Page 9: ...ect against excessive pressure which could damage the engine Tachometer and clock The tachometer indicates the speed of the engine in thousands of revolutions per minute The RPM range for economical o...

Page 10: ...g light does not the anti lock braking system will deactivate and the ve hicle will revert to a standard braking sys tem without the benefit of the anti lock fea tures The anti lock brake system shoul...

Page 11: ...III Low fuel warning light This lamp will glow continuously when the quantity of gasoline in the fuel tank is less than approximately 2 5 3 1 U S gallons 10 12 liters Refuel at your next oppurtu nity...

Page 12: ...switch positions provide the following combina tions with the ignition switch in the on po sition Headlights and parking lights Switch for headlights parking lights SG 910 and optional daytime running...

Page 13: ...h parking lights may be restricted Amber colored lenses are available as an extra cost alter native where preferred or required See your Saab dealer for details WARNING In fog or driving conditions wi...

Page 14: ...panel lighting is switched on and off with the headlight switch Separate dimmer controls are supplied for the instru ment lighting and control lighting Interior illumination The interior illumination...

Page 15: ...r blades periodically and replace them when worn for safer driving SG 878 The windshield washer pump will operate as long as the lever is held toward the steer ing wheel If the lever is pulled when in...

Page 16: ...he defroster is operated for a long period of time when the rear window is dry Do not use abrasive cleansers on the in side of the rear window which may dam age the electrical continuity of the grid A...

Page 17: ...onally and have individual thumb wheel shut off switches 0 Off 1 Fan switch 2 Temperature control 3 Air distribution control 2 Air vents 1 Defroster vents 2 Side vents 1 3 Central panel vents unheated...

Page 18: ...ir control valve which automat ically adjusts the idle regardless of the engine load The compressor is a cy cling clutch type Run the air conditioner a few minutes occasionally during the winter to en...

Page 19: ...air distribution control and adjust the center panel vent to suit Ale modulation For maximum cooling engage both the AlC and recirculation switches and select the seven o clock po sition on the air d...

Page 20: ...nts open Floor vents open Central panel vent closed Maximum air flow for rapid cooling All panel vents fully open Floor vents closed The fan runs automatically at max imum speed All panel vents fully...

Page 21: ...Supplementary Restraint System Convertible top operation instructions Ashtrays Cigarette lighter Glove compartment Sun visors vanity mirror Magazine pockets Sunroof Rear view mirrors Power windows Aud...

Page 22: ...cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Also an unlatched seat may move during a collision and contribute to personal injuries The front seat backrest must always be in an upright position du...

Page 23: ...To raise grasp both sides of the cushion and pull upwards To lower press down on the top center of the cush ion A system of detents will secure the cushion at the desired height For the best protectio...

Page 24: ...stem WARNING SG1130 Seat belts properly worn reduce the risk of serious occupant injury in an accident or emergency maneuver Belt type re straints are provided at all seating posi tions Use them for y...

Page 25: ...ce and or sever ity of injury in an accident WARNING Pregnant women should use the belt as described above paying special attention to applying the lap portion of the belt as low and snug over the hip...

Page 26: ...w seat manufacturer s in stallation and use instructions and obey all warnings supplied with the infant and child safety seats Failure to follow each of these manufacturer warnings and in structions f...

Page 27: ...used Lap shoulder belts in other seats may be used if the lap belt portion fits snugly and low on the hips and the shoulder belt does not contact or rest in front of the face chin neck or throat Tocki...

Page 28: ...ose loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses Supplementary Restraint System All Saab 900 models are equipped with...

Page 29: ...t the seat belt properly positions the driver dur ing the airbag inflation the driver s seat should always be adjusted to provide a view of the instrument cluster Second safety belts provide occupant...

Page 30: ...space must not be used as a storage space Before driving the car make sure that the top is either properly secured to the wind shield header on both sides or that it is in the fully lowered position...

Page 31: ...klight be left in a horizontal position against the edge at the back seat backrest 1 Apply the parking brake The parking brake must be applied to complete an electrical circuit allowing the top to ope...

Page 32: ...level as the black metal strip pas 3 In the same way in stall the left boot side panel Fitting the boot side panel SG767 NOTE Check that the inner headliner fabric is not between the boot side panels...

Page 33: ...G 928 WARNING Keep hands well clear of the hinges and linkage when raising the top To avoid in jury keep hands clear of the windshield header Do not raise the top with passen gers in the rear seat are...

Page 34: ...ve inside the trunk The valve is located on the right side at the extreme front of the trunk behind the forward trunk lining WARNING Keep hands well clear of the hinges and linkage when raising the to...

Page 35: ...id damage to the backlight and the top com ponents this space must not be used as a storage space Note that the backlight must be either raised and secured with the zipper or com pletely lowered into...

Page 36: ...to the backlight never store hard or sharp objects behind the back seat when the backlight is open Raising the backlight 1 Unlatch the top at the header to loosen the tension of the top 2 Lift the bac...

Page 37: ...e lighter To use the cigarette lighter push it into the holder It will spring back as soon as it is hot Do not touch a hot element Use care when operating extra electrical devices that utilize the lig...

Page 38: ...n sunroof The sunroof is operated by the ROOF switch on the center console The sunroof can be opened fully or partially As soon as the switch is released the sunroof is locked in position To open the...

Page 39: ...ly heated to defog or demist in inclement weather The mirror heating elements op erate in conjunction with the rear window defroster Depress the switch in the center of the in strument panel to activa...

Page 40: ...900 models are equipped with a four speaker stereo sound system featur ing a Saab Clarion electronic AM FM Ste reo Receiver Cassette player and an auto matic retracting antenna In addition certain mo...

Page 41: ...ote control transmitter a central lock actuating motor a siren and a valet switch mounted under the right front passenger seat A light emitting diode LED which signals infor mation about the system is...

Page 42: ...for keys may result in damage to the transmitter Arming and disarming the Anti Theft system The control unit is factory preset to the ac tive arming mode which requires the use of the remote transmitt...

Page 43: ...en is sounding when the panic mode is activated the starter remains functional It is therefore possible to start the car and drive away while the siren is sounding Valet mode The valet mode permits th...

Page 44: ...42 Interior equipment...

Page 45: ...Doors locks and luggage compartment 43 Doors locks and luggage compartment Doors and locks 44 Central locking system 44 Saab 900 Sedan trunk with central locking 46 Cargo space expansion 47 Hood 48...

Page 46: ...ter turn rearward and let it spring back to the vertical position To unlock Give the key a quarter turn forward and let it spring back to the vertical position Child safety locks The rear doors of the...

Page 47: ...button on the center console Sedan and Convertible trunk The sedan trunk lid is unlatched by press ing the release lever rearward The key lock is located in the lid face directly above the release le...

Page 48: ...odels 1 To unlock 2 To lock anr SG 889 Catch rear window shelf SG 899 Luggage compartment On hatchback models the rear shelf can be removed and placed on the floor in the lug gage compartment The lugg...

Page 49: ...seat belts are orderly Reinstall head rest cushions securely Seat back latch WARNING Secure all cargo or luggage when loading the car especially with the rear seat folded or with the rear window shel...

Page 50: ...ss the leading edge of the hood down slightly and pull the safety catch The hood will then spring up and can be tilted forward without effort Hood release handle Hood safety catch SG 902 To close the...

Page 51: ...engine 50 Break in period 52 Gear selector lever 52 Gear changing 53 Braking 55 Parking 56 Catalytic converter precautions 56 Cruise control 57 Economical driving 58 Driving in winter weather 58 Driv...

Page 52: ...damaged I Running posltlon The entire electrical system including ignition is operative p L er Starting position The switch is spring loaded to return to Running position when the key is released Sho...

Page 53: ...event it from flooding Avoid repeated short crank ing cycles in quick succession as this can have a negative effect on starting ability Opening the throttle slightly as the engine begins to run may he...

Page 54: ...s cylinder walls and bearings need time to bed in to obtain uniform wear resistant surfaces If a new engine is driven too hard this gradual process of wearing in will not be possible and the life of t...

Page 55: ...ill with the engine running the gear le ver should be in neutral and the clutch pedal released In all shifts move the lever gently but firmly and with a slight barely perceptible pause in neutral NOTE...

Page 56: ...normal forward driving Whichever of the three forward gears best matches the speed and load on the engine is automatically engaged 2 Position 2 gives automatic changing be tween first and second gears...

Page 57: ...ous country with de scents of thousands of feet you should uti lize the braking power of the engine by se lecting a lower gear WARNING It is advisable to check the brakes occa sionally when driving to...

Page 58: ...a loss of fuel economy but could also damage the catalytic converter See also the informa tion about the importance of using the cor rect spark plugs on p 78 of the Car care and Technical information...

Page 59: ...ed Move the switch to the ON position Accel erate to the desired cruising speed mini mum speed 25 mph 40 km h and then press the SET SPEED button WARNING Do not engage the cruise control in dense traf...

Page 60: ...ter tires are other factors that may increase fuel consumption Maintaining your car according to the rec ommended maintenance schedule will help you get maximum fuel economy Be sure the engine is tun...

Page 61: ...pact tire may affect the vehicle shandling characteristics and ex treme driving maneuvers should be avoided The compact tire is not intended for regular use and should be replaced with the proper full...

Page 62: ...d grades of 15 or more as in such conditions the weight on the front driving wheels is so low that they may lose traction and stop the car When driving with a trailer on very long hills you can help t...

Page 63: ...g by commercial tow truck NOTE Do not tow your Saab 900 with sling type tow trucks You will sustain spoiler and possible cooler damage with these types Only use wheel lift types or flat bed when towin...

Page 64: ...reater distances the front wheels must be placed on wheel dollies Do not tow an automatic transmission equipped car at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h Be sure all transmission fluids have been topp...

Page 65: ...bocharger and APe system 68 Fuel 69 Engine oil 69 Transmission oil 71 Engine coolant 72 Steering 73 Brakes ABS 74 Battery 76 Booster cable connections 76 Generator alternator 77 Ignition systems 77 Wi...

Page 66: ...ls are powered by a liquid cooled four cylinder in line engine The engine is integrated with the clutch gearbox and differential into a lightweight power unit that occupies a minimum of space Engine F...

Page 67: ...red to keep the filament at the con stant temperature relationship the system is able to determine the mass of the intake air This information together with informa tion on engine coolant temperature...

Page 68: ...in the combination instru ment will light up See your Saab dealer as soon as possible NOTE The Check engine light may also indi cate other types of fuel ignition or emis sion control system malfunctio...

Page 69: ...cleaner and Turbo inlet 6 Turbo charger 4 2 6 SG 572 Car care and technical information 67 Evaporative emission system A sealed fuel system is used to prevent the emission into the atmosphere of vapor...

Page 70: ...fore important to the service life of the unit The turbocharger is cooled by coolant from the engine cooling system APe boost pressure control system The APC boost pressure control system consists of...

Page 71: ...ant additives Use of gasoline alcohol blends Gasoline ethanol blends gasohol have sufficient octane rating and are safe to use in Saab engines if the blend does not exceed 10 by volume may cause warm...

Page 72: ...ine and transmis sion drain plugs Do not operate the en gine with the oil fill cap removed or loosely installed Oil spilled over the engine cre ates a fire hazard Changing the engine oil and filter NO...

Page 73: ...echnical information 71 The clutch fluid is supplied from the brake fluid reservoir Automatic transmission The dipstick has different markings for hot and cold oil levels Check the oil level as follow...

Page 74: ...aximum heat 2 Loosen the pressure cap on the expan sion tank SG 269 WARNING The cooling system is a pressurized sys tem Always open the filler cap on the ex pansion tank carefully releasing any vapour...

Page 75: ...ecommendations and is available at Saab dealers Car care and technical information 73 Thermostat A special 3 way thermostat is used in all engines If it becomes necessary to replace a thermostat a gen...

Page 76: ...plied to the brake pedal to apply the brakes when the engine is switched off e g if the car is being towed or if a failure occurs in the hy draulic pump Three brake warning lights are incorporated int...

Page 77: ...facilitate checking of the fluid level Note that the level must be checked with the ignition switched on The level should be between the MAX and MIN marks Use only recommended brake fluid Over a perio...

Page 78: ...e negative lead of the battery WARNING The battery contains diluted sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive Should the liquid come into contact with the eyes skin or clothes wash immediately with ple...

Page 79: ...en by two V belts from the crankshaft pulley It is important that the correct tension of the V belts be main tained To tighten slack belts slacken nut 1 and pull the generator outwards by means of ten...

Page 80: ...Never pull directly on the wire Install spark plugs carefully to avoid damage to the threads in the Iuminum cyli nder head The firing or der IS 1 3 4 2 cylinder number 1 is closest to the firewall Wip...

Page 81: ...s The reservoir holds 4 9 U S quarts 4 7 li ters Fill up with suitable antifreeze washer fluid Plain water will freeze in the winter The spray nozzles consist of rotatable balls To adjust the directio...

Page 82: ...l headlight aiming equipment is required to do the job properly Replacing headlight bulb Turn the black bayonet ring counter clockwise to release the holder Change the bulb Carefully insert the new bu...

Page 83: ...s and convertibles the rear lamp cluster bulbs are accessible from inside the Car care and technical information 81 trunk compartment Remove the trim panel beneath the trunk sill and pull back the tru...

Page 84: ...ompartment Fuses for the ABS system are housed in the fuse and relay panel on the right hand side Fuse box SG1035 of the engine compartment There is also a fuse panel on the left hand side underneath...

Page 85: ...ectrical connections can cause damage to other vehicle sys tems Tire wear A car s tires and wheels are components vital to motoring safety The tubeless radial tires and wheels supplied with the Saab 9...

Page 86: ...ntain a proper balance Your Saab dealer can advise you as to the correct size tire for your car if different from the original size and also supply Saab approved win ter tires pre mounted on steel rim...

Page 87: ...ences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are A S C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea sured under controlled cond...

Page 88: ...cted slightly and extreme driving ma neuvers should be avoided Do not ex ceed 50 mph 80 km h If the compact spare tire must be replaced it should be replaced with the same type designed for the narrow...

Page 89: ...e spoke asymmetric wheels fitted to certain models are marked L for left and R for right These markings indicate the side of the car the wheels should be mounted on in order to maintain a consis tent...

Page 90: ...moderate speed The compressor is lubricated by a special oil which circulates with the refrigerant NOTE The air conditioning will not cycle on be low 38 F 3 C If repairs or adjustments to the AlC sys...

Page 91: ...n water to remove all traces of soap You must be careful to rinse any cleaner off the body paint as it may cause streaks if allowed to dry on the painted surfaces If further cleaning is required after...

Page 92: ...rpose Wet stains such as oil or softdrinks should be dried up immediately with an absorbing pa per or similar material Then apply a stain remover Plastic surfaces can be easily cleaned with lukewarm w...

Page 93: ...y b Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general purpose dish washing detergent and water c Rinse car thoroughly with clean water d After washing check and clear al...

Page 94: ...92 Car care and technical information...

Page 95: ...Maintenance and owner assistance 93 Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 94 Owner assistance 0 95 Reporting safety defects 96 Vehicle maintenance program 97...

Page 96: ...a First Service at 5 000 miles 8 000 km followed by services at every 10 000 miles 16 000 km thereafter e g at 15 000 25 000 35 000 miles 24 000 40 000 56 000 km etc NOTE The First Service will be do...

Page 97: ...d to be necessary as a result of the safety inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary ex cept as covered under an applicable Saab warr...

Page 98: ...Cars USA Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHT...

Page 99: ...resistance 0 E Spark plugs E E a a 0 0 g 0 0 8 o O D ON M U U D U s s co_ 1 9 1 1 10 I 111 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 For vehicles certified for sale and registered in California these are the minimum require...

Page 100: ...lamp and fog lamp alignment R Head fog brake tail turn signal backup and marker lamps Transmission R Automatic transmission change fluid and clean filter b R Gearbox oil level manual and automatic R F...

Page 101: ...ines and hoses R Brake fluid level and renewal max 2 year intervals R Power steering fluid level R Front wheel alignment camber caster and toe in E 00 0 0 o co 1 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c Check wheel alignm...

Page 102: ...N _ C U l ID Service I1 I 121 1 3 1 14 1 151 1 6 1 171 lsi 1 9 1 1 10 I 111 I Body R Door hinges stops and locks R Latches for the top Convertible grease as necessary R Airbag system check after 10 ye...

Page 103: ...ine cooling system 104 Electrical system 105 Fuses and relays 105 Replacement bulbs 107 Manual transmission 108 Specifications 101 Automatic transmission 108 Brake system 108 Suspension 109 Power stee...

Page 104: ...Turning radius 220 5 5 6m Curb weight U S models 2727 3108 lb Canadian models 1280 1420 kg Gross vehicle weight rating U S models 3660 3890 lb Canadian models 1650 1775 kg Weight distribution At curb...

Page 105: ...at 6000 133 fUb 180 Nm at 2900 RPM 10 1 1 1 3 4 2 Specifications 103 Ignition system Ignition advance Spark plug gap Engine idling speed in neutral A C off Valve lifter type Recommended gasoline fuel...

Page 106: ...Bar 185 at 5500 201 Ft Ibs 273 Nm at 2800 Premium fuel 18 0 U S gallons 68 I HOPE High density polyethylene Fuel pump Fuel filter Type Location Engine cooling system Engine coolant volume including h...

Page 107: ...18 mm 0 024 0 028 0 6 mm 0 7 mm Specifications 105 Fuses and relays nnnnnnnnnn 22 23 24 25 2627 28 2930 31 UU UUUU UUUU I n n n n nnnn 14151617 18 192021 UUUU UUUU 8G08 BABBBB8a Fuse box in engine co...

Page 108: ...ove compartment and ashtray 24 Spare 25 Radiator cooling fan 26 Horn 27 Hazard warning lights 28 Clock 29 Spare 30 Fuel pump 31 Brake lights Heated oxygen sensor wire Ame era le 10 10 15 15 15 15 10 1...

Page 109: ...Indicator lights 4 Interior lighting on Convertibles a 15 A fuse protecting the central locking 10 Charging 2 0W 5 Radio 20 Oil pressure 1 2W 6 Electric antenna 20 Brakes 1 4W 7 Power windows front 3...

Page 110: ...pecifications mineral based oils only 2 Hydraulic clutch 2 2 Automatic transmission 2 Type 2 2 Selector positions 2 Oil volume automatic transmission 2 Grade of oil for automatic transmission fluid 2...

Page 111: ...mm 10 15 258 mm 21 7 in2 140 cm2 11 1 in2 72 cm2 Asbestos free Mechanical acting on rear discs Coil springs 7 1 180 mm 6 7 170 mm High pressure gas 3 8 96 mm 6 2 158 mm 19 mm front 27 mm rear Power st...

Page 112: ...ire pressures front rear cold tires 1 3 occupants 0 100 mph 0 160 km h Max load 0 100 mph 0 160 km h Max load 100 130 mph 160 210 km h Compact spare All Wheel bolt tightening torque 5 1 2 J x 15 FHA s...

Page 113: ...dentification num bers V I N in all correspondance concern ing your vehicle Engine number Specifications 111 BOOY COL 198 CfP t IO eeeee TRIM COLOl6 F33 SAAB Color and Vehicle Identification Number V...

Page 114: ...ger window mirror 14 Dimensions 102 Dipstick automatic transmission 71 Dipstick engine oil 69 Door locks 44 Economical driving 58 Electrical system 105 Emission control systems 64 Engine 64 103 Engine...

Page 115: ...icator light 9 Spark plugs 77 105 Specifications 102 Starting and driving 50 Sunroof 36 T emperature gauge 6 Tire chains 58 Tire changing 85 Tire pressure 110 Tire pressures 110 Tire replacement 87 Ti...

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Page 118: ...hrottle switch may be out of adjust ment If so this should be performed by a Saab dealer 4 Improper idle speed too fast or too slow a Electrical connections to the automatic idle control valve may be...

Page 119: ...4 or GL 5 Automatic Ford spec M2C 33F G Final Drive Automatic SAE EP 80 API GL 4 or GL 5 or SAE 10W 30 Engine coolant Saab brand coolant BASF G 48 mixed with clean fresh water minimum 50 glycol in mix...

Page 120: ...Saab Automobile AS Trollhattan Sweden c 0 3 f c 0 0 a i 2 0 0 E l D f g It It 0 o t 0 z C c Q 1J 5 I I I I I I...

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