Saab 2007 9-3 Remote Starter Owner'S Manual Download

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Owner’s Manual

Saab 9-3 M2007

© Saab Automobile AB 2006

Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden

Printed in Sweden

Safety

Security

9-3 Convertible

Instruments and controls

Interior equipment

117

Starting and driving

149

Car care

201

Customer Assistance and Information

273

Technical data

279

Index

299

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Summary of Contents for 2007 9-3 Remote Starter

Page 1: ...Trollh ttan Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 11 Security 47 9 3 Convertible 61 Instruments and controls 81 Interior equipment 117 Starting and driving 149 Car care 201 Customer Assistance and Informat...

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

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_________ 261 Central locking __________ 48 Child safety locks ________ 52 Lock buttons____________ 48 T...

Page 5: ...eats ________________ 24 Folding down the rear seat ____ 136 Rear seat__________________ 136 Safety belts ________________ 12 Seat adjustment ____________ 18 Seat heating _______________ 113 Upholster...

Page 6: ...rting _________________ 198 Engine description ____________ 202 Engine technical data __________ 283 Important considerations for driving 154 Oil grade and viscosity__________ 284 Topping up fluid ___...

Page 7: ...7 Oil grade and viscosity__________ 284 Engine technical data __________ 283 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 154 Engine oil checking level________ 207 Battery ________________...

Page 8: ...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 be serviced by qualif...

Page 9: ...eat belts and child restraints Jack Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground Never crawl underneath...

Page 10: ...l locking lock Central locking unlock Trunk lid opening Headlights Windshield wipers Direction indicators Windshield washers Parking lights Defroster Hazard warn ing lights Rear window heating Front f...

Page 11: ...raints ________ 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 option...

Page 12: ...al reminder when the speed exceeds 15 mph The text Use your seatbelt 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 o...

Page 13: ...ply 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 age...

Page 14: ...y belts have their lower anchorage points on the seats The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is adjusted Refer to page 260 for how to check the func tion of the safety belts cleaning etc...

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 Sa...

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: ...lease the belt See page 260 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc WARNING Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised see page 136 If cargo has...

Page 18: ...t 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 113 Height adjustment 3 Lift the lever to rai...

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 sh...

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: ...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 adjuste...

Page 22: ...mbar 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 T...

Page 23: ...lowered to a number of positions The front seat head restraints must be set at a height where at least one notch is visible on the rear of the head restraint stem pole In thisposition the vertical di...

Page 24: ...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 neve...

Page 25: ...s Top tethers for CHildren is a US Canadian safety stan dard for a uniform method of fitting child restraints without using the standard safety belts Only certain child restraints are equipped to util...

Page 26: ...xposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion Lower anchorages in the rear seat Sport Sedan and SportCombi Lower anchorages in the rear seat Convertible Lower an...

Page 27: ...traint 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 r...

Page 28: ...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 illu...

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: ...uction 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 the...

Page 31: ...raint 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 functio...

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

Page 33: ...e driver s and passenger sides are used Situations can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates It is also possible for only the safety belt pretensioners to be activated and for the air...

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

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

Page 36: ...ren 12 and under or shorter than 59 inches 150 cm can be killed by the airbag The BACK SEATistheSAFESTplace for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible fro...

Page 37: ...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 a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s fro...

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 manufa...

Page 39: ...centered 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...

Page 40: ...are 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: ...nsors 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 impact protectionsensors oneon each side 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 protection Ha...

Page 43: ...dows 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 airb...

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: ...en you and the airbag Forshort drivers special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force to be fast enough to protect an...

Page 46: ...r 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 suffer from asthma the i...

Page 47: ...cking ________ 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_M 0...

Page 48: ...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 h...

Page 49: ...Pressed twice Hold and press the buttonmore than 2 s Locks all doors Unlocks driver s door Sport Sedan 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 Remov...

Page 51: ...ng Sport Sedan The trunk lid is unlocked and slightly opened when the button on the remote controlor on theinside of the driver s door is pressed once SportCombi The tailgate is unlocked not opened wh...

Page 52: ...nd 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 r...

Page 53: ...you contact a Saab dealer see page 295 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 switc...

Page 54: ...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 spl...

Page 55: ...o the 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 uniq...

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 Sport Sedan If...

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

Page 58: ...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 indicators f...

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

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Page 61: ...belts rear seat Convertible _________ 75 Rollover Pop up Bars ___ 76 Electric windows_______ 77 Interior lighting ________ 78 Unlocking the trunk lid manually ____________ 79 Placing two golf bags in...

Page 62: ...w to form on the soft top Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top On no accountshould anything beput into the stowage space of the soft top under the soft top cover since this c...

Page 63: ...eep 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 t...

Page 64: ...fully folded and the soft top cover raised Completed folding is indi cated by a chime If there is a malfunc tion a text message will be shown on the SID Refer to page 71 Do not press any of the butto...

Page 65: ...t 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_M 07 book Page65 W ednes d...

Page 66: ...ated by a chime If there is a malfunc tion a text message will be shown on the SID Refer to page 71 Do not press any of the buttons on the same section of the instrument panel as the soft top switch w...

Page 67: ...onvertible 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_M 07 book Page67 W ednes day Apr i l12 2006...

Page 68: ...ere are two of you it is easiest if you stand on either side of the car and perform steps 3 6 and 9 10 together 3 Unlock the soft top cover by pressing forward the two wire catches one on the left and...

Page 69: ...he cover is fitted on the covering in between the catches Using the tool turn clockwise to open the catches Stand in the rear seat and raise the soft top Pull it towards the windshield This operation...

Page 70: ...n 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 te...

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

Page 73: ...e and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its previous position Repositioning seats without memory 1 Tip the backrest back but not to its normal position 2 Raise and hold the handle until t...

Page 74: ...ldistancebetween the top of the seat back and the head restraint should be greater than 30 mm when measured at the rear See page 23 Under no circumstances should the front seat head restraint be force...

Page 75: ...r as possible Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt Refer to page 260 for how to check the func tion of the safety belts cleaning etc For how to secure loads on the rear seat ref...

Page 76: ...ars are supplemental to the safety belts They are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them Rollover Pop Up Bars deploy with great force and you could be injured if your arm or other...

Page 77: ...page 119 Deactivating the passenger door window button With the button on the driver s door you can deactivate the window button on the passenger door The illuminated switch will change color from gre...

Page 78: ...l light ing and courtesy lighting in the doors The light switches are located in the roof con sole The cabin lighting comes on When a door is opened and the ignition is OFF When the remote control is...

Page 79: ...off automatically after 20 min to prevent the battery from running flat For changing bulbs refer to page 232 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locking sy...

Page 80: ...llustration 3 Put in the second bag in the same way as the first but lie it on its narrow side see illustration Spoiler on trunklid 3 Wind deflector 3 A wind deflector is available as an acces sory Fo...

Page 81: ...______________ 89 Switches _____________ 97 Wipers and washers ____ 101 Automatic climate control system ACC __ 106 Instruments and controls 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all cars can depen...

Page 82: ...e 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 M...

Page 83: ...l NOTICE Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is on Low oil pressure can cause serious engine damage Oil pressure low Make a safe stop Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illu...

Page 84: ...owing message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID For safety reasons stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid see page 211 If the level is normal depress the brake pedal firmly two...

Page 85: ...tially 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 onds when the igni...

Page 86: ...sage is shown on the Saab Information Display SID If so have the system checked at a Saab dealer See also Electronic Stability Program ESP 3 on page 175 Indicator fuel NOTICE If the car runs out of fu...

Page 87: ...eter 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 s...

Page 88: ...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 conditio...

Page 89: ...shown on the SID warnings indications trip computer information and information from the car s Infotainment System Selected gear is shown on the left hand side of the display When gears are selected...

Page 90: ...tres and the trip meter in miles and tenths kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles xx Reset button The reset button is positioned immediately to the left of the speedometer Press onc...

Page 91: ...2 Press and hold the SET button until given audible confirmation 3 Usethe steering wheelcontrols to select the value Press CLR to reset the value 4 Press the SET button to finish setup Using DIST as a...

Page 92: ...l given audible confirmation 3 Adjust the speed using the steering wheel controls 4 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET button Go back modify using the CLR button The word ON on the right hand sid...

Page 93: ...tton 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 1...

Page 94: ...dible signal The previously time set is now shown Press SET button If ON is shown and the alarm time is to be activated press SET button once OFF is shown in the display Press SET button again to acti...

Page 95: ...FULL ALARM DOOR ONLY Park Assistance page 180 ON OFF Alarm Clock page 94 ON OFF Language ENGLISH UK ENGLISH US FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL SVENSKA Speed Scale Illum 0 160 mph 0 90 mph Speed Scal...

Page 96: ...sistance can be shut off by choosing OFF Alarm Clock Setting of alarm clock is possible Language Select the desired language The number of languages can vary between markets Speed Scale Illum Select t...

Page 97: ...to ON and turned off when the switch is turned back to LOCK Headlight levelling 3 Cars with xenon headlights are equipped with an automatic headlight levelling sys tem which self calibrates each time...

Page 98: ...ghts and back up lights to remain on for about30 seconds after thedriver sdoor has been closed To activate this function 1 After turning off the engine remove the remote control 2 Open the driver s do...

Page 99: ...Rear fog light To turn on the rear fog light press the rear fog light button on the instrument panel The headlights or front fog lights must be on The rear fog light is automatically turned off when t...

Page 100: ...utton is pressed all the direction indicators and the symbol in the button flash simultaneously If an indicator bulb breaks the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled Hazard warning...

Page 101: ...if they are still active Wipers and washers Windshield wipers Position 1 is a spring loaded position that will produce a single sweep of the wipers In position 2 you can set the delay period for inter...

Page 102: ...in order to prioritize the windshield The following message is displayed on the SID Headlight washers 3 The headlights are washedat thesame time as the windshield if the headlights are on The headlig...

Page 103: ...ield with this reference value If the stalk switch is left in the AUTO position when the engine is switched off when the engine is next started it must first be moved to the 0 or 3 position and then b...

Page 104: ...Go back modify using the CLR button The sensitivity of the sensor is also affected by the amount of daylight The sensor is somewhat more sensitive at night This adjustment is automatic Explanation of...

Page 105: ...l returns to the home position The wiper makes 3 sweeps after the washing has finished If the speed of the car is below 40 km h when the washing has finished the wiper makes an extra sweep after 5 s t...

Page 106: ...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 finally if required it is heated The...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...erature 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 allowance...

Page 109: ...blue LED The driver s side selection controls air dist ribution and the recirculation status The temperature can be adjusted on the pas senger side MAX cooling produces Max cooling effect A C compress...

Page 110: ...ulation can be selected manually Heating 3 of the front seats is deactivated Pressing AUTO button will put the system into auto matic mode Reactivation by turning the fan control clockwise one click c...

Page 111: ...n 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 112: ...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 has...

Page 113: ...ts ofthe front seats are heated Heating is thermostatically controlled The heating has two effect steps We do not recommend prolonged use of the higher level for people with sensitive skin Heating is...

Page 114: ...dows are open in a hot humid climate turning the air conditioning on manually can cause con densation to form on cold surfaces such as the air ducts Settings Some of the functions of the ACC system ca...

Page 115: ...l standard 3 arrows high 1 arrow low The selected heating setting is saved when the engine is switched off Note The symbol on the ACC panel goes out if the heat ing is turned off automatically by the...

Page 116: ...ction can be made at a workshop We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer The A C compressor can be on even when the soft top is folded down The A C compressor can be set to operate as when the soft...

Page 117: ...rior lighting ________ 131 Cup holder 3 __________ 132 Power Outlet 3 ________ 134 Storage compartments__ 134 Trunk ________________ 136 Interior equipment 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in all...

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

Page 120: ...ng 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 win...

Page 121: ...pt 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 Thiscanbe useful when parking in tight spaces such as on the car deckofa ferry Remembertoreturnthe door mi...

Page 123: ...ar following has not dimmed its headlights The rearview mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver This dark ening is stepless The mirror returns to its normal...

Page 124: ...n the ignition ON 2 Press and hold the two outer buttons buttons one and three releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 secon...

Page 125: ...r of the button may vary by manufacturer Note There are 30 seconds in which to ini tiate step nine 9 Return to the vehicle and firmly press hold for two seconds and release the programmed button Repea...

Page 126: ...ginning with Program ming step 3 Opening a garage door To operate simply press and release the programmed button Activation will now occurforthe traineddevice i e garagedoor opener gate operator secur...

Page 127: ...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: ...mfort 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...

Page 129: ...ally 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 forwar...

Page 130: ...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: ...from the ignition switch The lighting goes out When the car is locked When the ignition is turned on Approx 20 s after closing all doors The lights are dimmed out gradually If a door is left open and...

Page 132: ...between the front seats and rear seat cushion Sport Sedan and SportCombi The cup holder between the seats can be raised if you wish to use the compartment for storage WARNING The cup holder should not...

Page 133: ...equipment Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart ment between front seats 3 Cup holder in rear seat cushion 3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi 93_US_M 07 book Page133 W ednes day Apr i l1...

Page 134: ...ompartments below the front ashtray and in the doors WARNING The maximum output of the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W 20 A The rating ofthe socketin the compartment between the seats is the same Ov...

Page 135: ...ld air 3 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 Card hol...

Page 136: ...objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash See also page 194 When folding...

Page 137: ...ing 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 not...

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: ...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 s...

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 whe...

Page 141: ...on the follow ing message is displayed on the SID equivalent message displayed for right hand backrest WARNING Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increas...

Page 142: ...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 if...

Page 143: ...ff 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 s...

Page 144: ...t 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 hea...

Page 145: ...the car s center of gravity An object weighing 55 lbs 25 kg corresponds 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 that...

Page 146: ...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 the...

Page 147: ...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 moun...

Page 148: ...nto 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 car...

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

Page 150: ...he only position in which the remote control can be removed Cars with manual transmission The remote control can be removed regardless of the position of the gear lever NOTICE Take care not to spill d...

Page 151: ...ative Donot leave the remote control inthe ON position when the engine is not running Turn the remote control to the OFF position to disconnect the electrical system When you turn the remote control t...

Page 152: ...e the engine has been switched off If you have to leave the car lock the car by pressing down the lock buttons on the doors Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key see page 50 T...

Page 153: ...t on the brake pedal Note Once the engine has started the brake pedal will sink This is perfectly normal 3 Start the engine Let the remote control spring back as soon as the engine has started and is...

Page 154: ...fall slightly and heavy load ing and laboring should be avoided For optimum performance use the recom mended grade of fuel The maximum boost pressure is regu lated according to the tendency of the en...

Page 155: ...the car s exhaust system It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer precious metal alloy To ensure that the catalytic converter c...

Page 156: ...dry grass or other combustible material The catalytic converter gets very hot and could there fore start a fire Never drive off if the engine is misfiring If you bump start the car when the engine is...

Page 157: ...attendant Leave the area immediately 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...

Page 158: ...ffective way to prevent conden sation forming in the tank and thus avoid possible running problems is to keep the tank full Refer to page 185 for information regarding gasoline anti freeze WARNING If...

Page 159: ...little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is con sidered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher oc...

Page 160: ...Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission con...

Page 161: ...ility 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 uniform...

Page 162: ...nadvisable 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 knob NOTICE When re...

Page 163: ...d WARNING Depress the brake pedalwhen shifting the selector lever from P or N The car must be at a standstill before P R or Nis selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever...

Page 164: ...at tern for the first few minutes after a cold start so that the catalytic converter reaches its working temperature more quickly Thermal transmission protection The transmission has built in protecti...

Page 165: ...ding hills If the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hill despite the acceler ator being released the control module will change down If you desire more powerful engine braking manual...

Page 166: ...brake 2 Lift up the rubber mat in the storage compartment ahead of the selector lever 3 Under the floor of the storage compart ment is a yellow plastic lever Use a thin tool such as a screwdriver to p...

Page 167: ...selector lever from the neutral position N In neutral thetransmission is disengaged from the engine The engine can be started but make sure the parking brake is on to prevent unexpected movement To pr...

Page 168: ...mple of when you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking to enable you to remain in a low gear for an extended period of time If the road surface is slippery you maywish to start off i...

Page 169: ...ontrol is ON the system will be ON the next time the engine is started To set the desired speed 1 Slide the switch to ON 2 Move the thumbwheel up to SET or SET when the car has reached the desired spe...

Page 170: ...ion 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 opera tive When position N is selected cars with...

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

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

Page 173: ...oth of the wheels would lose their grip were the car not equipped with the TCS e g When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing with the front wheels on different surfaces e g one slippery and one dr...

Page 174: ...ly when the engine is started You can switch the system off manually with the TCS button whereupon the light will come on The TCS cannot be switched off if the car is travelling faster than 35 mph 60...

Page 175: ...pres sure The values provided by these sensors are used to calculate the actual direction of the car the intentions of the driver and whether the ESP should be engaged If this direction does not agre...

Page 176: ...ned off manually with the ESP button whereupon the light will come on The car must be trav elling slower than 35 mph 60 km h The TCS is also disengaged The ESP is always engaged during brak ing even i...

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: ...hing 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 ev...

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 parking brake OFF Convertible If the car is stored the soft top sh...

Page 180: ...utomatically when reverse is engaged or selected Audible confirmation is given and the following text is shown on the SID If a warning message such as the seatbelt reminder isshownontheSIDwhenreverse...

Page 181: ...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 system indi cates if the d...

Page 182: ...stance 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 interferenc...

Page 183: ...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 4 F 20 C increase o...

Page 184: ...ealer Practical road tests have demonstrated that substantial savings in fuel consumption can be made if the above advice is followed Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption as do unpaved...

Page 185: ...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: ...teer 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: ...he 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 off th...

Page 188: ...nd pre vents the car from starting There is also access to power in the caravan during a journey the caravan battery can be charged for example Also if the car has SPA this is deactivated automaticall...

Page 189: ...e 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 installa tion to an authorised Saab worksho...

Page 190: ...ties 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 110...

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 rearview mirrors provide the best possible rearward vision Make sure...

Page 192: ...ur covers on the roof of the car 2 Insertascrewwithwasherintoeach roof carrier foot Fit a seal onto each screw 3 The roof carriers are marked front and back 4 Bolt the roof carriers to the brackets in...

Page 193: ...cross members must be positioned so that the tailgate can be opened fully without hitting the roof box 4 Using your thumb press the bracket so that it lies snugly against the outside of the roof rail...

Page 194: ...roof box even if there is room for more Ensure that the tire pressure is correct slight overinflation is preferable to underinflation The braking distance of a loaded car is always greater Keep your d...

Page 195: ...required to operate the brake pedal Nor does the steering servo operate when the engine is off The steering will therefore be much heavier than usual The towing vehicle should always be heavier than...

Page 196: ...op edge of the cover Then click in the lower edge one corner at a time Rear towing eye The car has a permanent towing eye at the rear under the bumper If the car is equipped with a towbar this can be...

Page 197: ...described under Jump starting on page 198 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...

Page 198: ...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 sulphu ric acid Always we...

Page 199: ...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 l...

Page 200: ...ry 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 Obtain...

Page 201: ...9 Fuses ________________ 234 Tires _________________ 241 Compact spare ________ 254 Changing a tire ________ 257 Safety belts ___________ 260 Upholstery and trim ____ 260 Textile carpeting _______ 261...

Page 202: ...e the speed of the crankshaft They produce forces and torques that are opposed to those generated by the pistons and connecting rods The effect occurs twice in each revolution of the engine coun terac...

Page 203: ...engine The Saab Trionic engine management system is a unique Saab development that combinessequentialmultiportfuelinjection electronic distributorless ignition and turbo charger boost pressure contro...

Page 204: ...canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut off valve The hydrocar bon air mixture passes through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is burned Refueli...

Page 205: ...olant 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_M 07 book Page205...

Page 206: ...uid resrvoir 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_M 07 book Page206 W...

Page 207: ...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 is too low...

Page 208: ...henever possible Used engine oil contains chemicals 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 D...

Page 209: ...ed 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 intervals WARNING To ensure reliable ope...

Page 210: ...ised Saab workshop 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 tr...

Page 211: ...e recommend that you contact a Saab dealer The foot brake and parking brake are self adjusting It is not possible todetect through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether the brake pads a...

Page 212: ...tely and then remove it again The oil level should lie between 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 tu...

Page 213: ...lways avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the battery The battery contains corrosive sulphu ric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets int...

Page 214: ...ted such as a mobile phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days NOTICE If boost charging never use anything but a 12 volt charger see page 198 Do not connect the battery termi nals and...

Page 215: ...ry disconnect switch has tripped do not reset it until you have visu ally inspected the car s electrical system If there are visible signs of damage have the car checked at a workshop before resetting...

Page 216: ...ted automatically by the belt tensioner WARNING Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running Always stop the engine before inspecting the drive belt The radiator fan is electric...

Page 217: ...ndshield 1 Press in the catch 1 2 Pull the complete wiper blade down wards so that it comes away from the wiper arm Slide the entire blade out from the arm Rear window SportCombi 1 Detach the blade fr...

Page 218: ...Fill 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 102 Washer jets The washer jet...

Page 219: ...hen possible All rear light bulbs are of the same type and rated 21 W with the exception of the license plate lighting which is rated 5 W Wrong bulb fitted If a low or main beam bulb of too high a rat...

Page 220: ...f two sensors one on the front suspension and one on the rear suspension and a control unit by the engine bay fuse box Headlight alignment is adjusted automati cally to the car s load to prevent dazzl...

Page 221: ...ulb 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 u...

Page 222: ...ulb 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 u...

Page 223: ...he headlight 2 Withdraw the bulb holder from the lamp unit 3 Fit the new bulb 4 Refit the cover over the rear of the head light Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the battery box...

Page 224: ...r pipe to the front edge of the battery box 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe 7 Refit the battery cover and hose Side mounted turn signal bulbs 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward so that its rear end...

Page 225: ...djusted using a screwdriver inserted through the hole in the lower grille adjacent to the lens Side marker lights 1 Slide the lens rearward so that its front part can be pulled out 2 Fit the new bulb...

Page 226: ...ights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light left hand side 5 High mounted stop light Taillights Convertible 1 Turn signals 2 Taillights stop lights 3 Reversing lights 4 Rear fog light left hand side 5 H...

Page 227: ...using Change the bulb 4 Refit the bulb holder Press the bulb holder home so that the plastic lug snaps into place Stop lights taillights and turn signal bulbs Convertible 1 Remove the cover 2 Carefull...

Page 228: ...r unit from the lamp housing Change the bulb 3 Refit the bulb holder Press the lug so that it snaps into place To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the center of the rivets 2 Fit the trim in place o...

Page 229: ...ck the rivets in place by pressing the center buttons in until flush with the collar Dome light front Sport Sedan and SportCombi 1 Pull down the rear edge of the lens 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Insert the g...

Page 230: ...bulbsneeds replacing turn the light fitting round Change the bulb from the reverse of the lighting fitting The bulb has a bayonet fitting 3 Position the front edge of the light fitting and press the f...

Page 231: ...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 Trunk lighting Sport Sedan The lamp fitting is located unde...

Page 232: ...the new bulb The bulb is secured in the holder 3 Start by 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 fi...

Page 233: ...lighting courtesy lighting 3 glove box lighting trunk lighting Convertible 6 R5W 5 License plate lighting trunk lighting Sport Sedan 7 T4W 4 Reading light rear 8 WY5W W5W 5 Side mounted turn signal y...

Page 234: ...he following should be heeded We recommend that you allways consult an Saab dealer before modify ing or adding any electrical equip ment Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being dama...

Page 235: ...known as MAXI fuses These are designed to protect the car s electrical system from being damaged Each MAXI fuse protects a number of electrical circuits and functions and therefore has a higher rating...

Page 236: ...0 Dash fuse panel 10 30 Trailer socket 3 electrical socket in storage com partment between seats 3 11 10 Data link connection diagnostics 12 15 Interior lighting incl glove box 13 10 Accessories 14 20...

Page 237: ...2 13 14 15 15 Seat heating left seat 3 16 15 Seat heating right seat 3 17 7 5 Autodimming rearview mirror 3 rain sensor 3 18 15 Moonroof 3 19 20 7 5 XM radio 3 TMC tuner 3 21 7 5 Saab Parking Assistan...

Page 238: ...light rear fog light left reversing light license plate light ing trunk lighting trailer lights 27 10 Convertible Lumbarsupport electricallyadjustable front seat 3 28 15 Telematics 3 29 Trunk fuse pan...

Page 239: ...headlights 3 16 30 Front right parking light front right turn signal left and right side turn signal right high beam left low beam front left fog light 3 17 30 Windshield wiper motor low speed 18 30...

Page 240: ...window 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 p...

Page 241: ...ssures apply to cold tires i e tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature Tire pressure increases as the tires become warm e g during highway driving by approximately 4 psi 28...

Page 242: ...ld 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 f...

Page 243: ...ll appear 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 aroun...

Page 244: ...nations 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 matchedto the...

Page 245: ...C 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 affect the...

Page 246: ...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...

Page 247: ...lamp aim bumper height vehi cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a tire on page 257 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Using the wrong replacement wh...

Page 248: ...fic 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 v...

Page 249: ...ial The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on the performance factors treadwear...

Page 250: ...Rating The maximum speed that a tire is certified to carry a load Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a...

Page 251: ...ower 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...

Page 252: ...ormal occupant weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat mul tipled by 150 pounds 68 kg See on page 251 Occupant Distribution Designated seat ing positions Outward Facing Sidewall T...

Page 253: ...t 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 passengers that will be r...

Page 254: ...iangle Compact spare The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus tained a puncture The maximum life of the tire is only...

Page 255: ...pare tire at a time Avoid driving against the curb Do not use snow chains Do not fit the wheel cover this would conceal the warning text WARNING Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h The tire can overheat affe...

Page 256: ...256 Car care SportCombi SportCombi with subwoofer 93_US_M 07 book Page256 W ednes day Apr i l12 2006 9 30AM...

Page 257: ...car jack is designed solely for use in changing a tire or fitting snow chains It must not be used to support the car during repair work or servicing Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a...

Page 258: ...the less you wish to remove the wheel cover take hold of the outer edge and pull it straight out Remove the plastic wheel bolt covers Loosen the wheel bolts half a turn 3 Wind the jack to raise the w...

Page 259: ...sible We rec ommend that you contact a Saab dealer Driving with tire chains 3 see page 186 NOTICE Do not overtighten the bolts using a impact wrench not only can this damage the wheels but it can also...

Page 260: ...with lukewarm soapy water When using a stain remover always work from the outside towards the centre to avoid leaving a ring If a soiled ring or spot should remain it can usually be removed using luke...

Page 261: ...rthed grounded must not be used out of doors Engine bay The engine bay should be cleaned with an engine decreasing and rinsed with hot water The headlights must be covered over Do not use a pressure w...

Page 262: ...er is used be heedful of the following recommendations on the lower part of the car not higher than the door handles max pressure of 100 bar and not closer than 8 in 20 cm on the upper part of the car...

Page 263: ...oft brush in the direc tion of the vehicle until all foam has disappeared Brush carefully to prevent damaging the material 6 Dry the soft top using a clean chamois leather or a cloth that does not lea...

Page 264: ...stone chip damage yourself The nec essary tools and materials such as primer touch up paint and brushes are available from a workshop We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer In the case of minor f...

Page 265: ...warranty does not relieve the car owner ofthe need to carry out normal maintenance to the rustproofing and to make good any damage Use a hose to clean the underside of the car thoroughly After it has...

Page 266: ...let 1 Wash the car frequently and wax at least twice a year Under adverse conditions where there is a rapid buildup of dirt sand or road salt wash your car at least once a week After extreme exposure...

Page 267: ...ed Major body damageshouldberepairedimmediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti corro sion material Repairs of this type are the owner s responsibility and are not cove...

Page 268: ...elt should be inspected under the regular service program Clean away dirt and insects from the condenser and radiator to prevent clog ging When washing the car use the hose to spray the radiator and c...

Page 269: ...ws The vehicle shall be placed so that the headlights are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface The aiming area should be darkened this will improve your ability to see the beam...

Page 270: ...eadlight levelling system must first do a refer ence run before aiming Start the engine and let the headlights do a reference run Turn off the engine but leave the low beam on Cars with halogen lights...

Page 271: ...adlight aimer device at the intersection of the two markers on the headlight lens Then followtheinstructionsin the optical headlight aimer instruction manual and point 1 2 5 and 6 in this instruction...

Page 272: ...272 Car care This page has been left blank 93_US_M 07 book Page272 W ednes day Apr i l12 2006 9 30AM...

Page 273: ...g Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________ 277 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ___________ 278 Customer Assistance and Information 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted in...

Page 274: ...ice message will illuminate on theSaab InstrumentDisplay SID whenthe car is due for regular maintenance There are three different messages that will appear TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that...

Page 275: ...essary maintenance has been done HOW THE SERVICE RECORD IS ORGA NIZED The service record is comprised of a series of coupons on which to record services as they are performed There are additional coup...

Page 276: ...e Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1 800 263 1999 A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada Canadian or U S travel...

Page 277: ...TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehi cle safety from http...

Page 278: ...sed 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 279: ...287 Manual transmission ___ 287 Automatic transmission _ 288 Suspension ___________ 288 Steering ______________ 288 Brake system__________ 289 Wheels and tires _______ 290 Plates and labels_______ 293...

Page 280: ...vehicles sold in Canada Permissible load in addition to the driver GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded The precise curb weight of the vehicle an...

Page 281: ...___________________ 2310 lbs 1050 kg SportCombi front __________________ 2480 lbs 1125 kg SportCombi rear __________________ 2230 lbs 1010 kg Weight distribution Curb weight driver 150 lbs 68 kg fron...

Page 282: ...ut brakes ________________ Max 1000 lbs 450 kg Recommended towball load ___________ 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg See also page 190 Maximum theoretical towing speed trailer with brakes _______________________...

Page 283: ...ne ______________________ 3 386 86 mm V6 engine ________________________ 2 945 74 8 mm Swept volume 4 cyl engine ______________________ 122 cu in 1 998 l V6 engine ________________________ 170 cu in 2...

Page 284: ...ap proved for your engine Service should be done according to the recommended service intervals to optimize your engine s function through out its entire life Saab Automobile AB will not take respons...

Page 285: ...After the service your service personnel will reset the service in dicator It is important to reset the service indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service Oil capacity including filte...

Page 286: ...ngine ________________________ 1 4 kW Alternator rating 4 cyl engine with manual gearbox _____ 120 A 14 V 4 cyl engine with automatic gearbox ___ 140 A 14 V V6 engine ________________________ 155 A 14...

Page 287: ..._ Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential Oil type for topping up _______________ Saab MTF 0063 Oil capacity 5 speed _________________________ 1 9 qts 1 8 l to level plug 6 speed 2 8...

Page 288: ...___________ Hydraulic plate clutches brake bands and one way couplings Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in top gear 5 speed__________________________ 18 31 29 49 6 speed__________________________ 33 41 53 6...

Page 289: ..._________ 11 22 in 285 mm Front 3 ________________________ 11 81 in 300 mm Rear ____________________________ 10 94 in 278 mm Rear 3 ________________________ 11 42 in 290 mm Total friction area of brak...

Page 290: ...________________________ 235 45 R17 94 Q M S Spare wheel 3 Compact spare Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16 Tire _____________________________ 125 85 R16 99 M Pressure_________________________ 4...

Page 291: ...s 30 mph 50 km h Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16 NOTICE Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted for reasons stated on page 245 Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or ag...

Page 292: ...240 41 280 235 45 R17 94Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 36 250 42 290 36 250 42 290 Compact spare 3 125 85 R16 99 M Max 50 80 60 420 60 420 Spare wheel 3 215 55 R16 93V When the car has th...

Page 293: ...s 1 V I N number and barcode inside wind shield 2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA Label for color codes trim and body Tire information label can be found on the B pillar See also page 251 Canada...

Page 294: ...__ 5 5 speed manual 6 6 speed manual 9 5 speed automatic 1 6 speed automatic 8 Engine variant __ Y 2 0 Turbo U V6 engine 9 Check digit_____ 0 9 or X 10 Model year ____ 7 2007 11 Factory _______ 1 Trol...

Page 295: ...amples 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 locked when...

Page 296: ...mited performance Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop Open hood Battery not charging Make a safe stop Headlight levelling malfunction Tap brakes lightly before using cruise ctrl Traction control failure...

Page 297: ...e Right front turn signal 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 lig...

Page 298: ...298 Technical data This page has been left blank 93_US_M 07 book Page298 W ednes day Apr i l12 2006 9 30AM...

Page 299: ...______ 270 Cargo guard ___________________ 150 Cargo guard SportWagon ________ 150 Cargo net SportCombi ___________ 147 Change of address notification _____ 276 Changing a tire _________________ 259 C...

Page 300: ...heater __________________ 186 Engine immobilizer _______________ 57 Engine management system ______ 205 Engine number _________________ 293 Engine oil checking _____________ 209 Engine oil grade ____...

Page 301: ...e ____________________ 81 Limp home ____________________ 157 Limp home automatic transmission _ 167 Load carriers roof _______________ 194 Load indices tires _______________ 252 Loading your vehicle _...

Page 302: ...Recommendations for manual gearbox towing a trailer _________ 192 Recommended snow chains _______ 290 Refueling ______________________ 159 Remote control __________________ 50 Remote locking malfunct...

Page 303: ...ar indicators ____________ 246 Trip computer ___________________ 92 Trip meter ______________________ 92 Troubleshooting A C and ACC _____ 269 Trunk lid driving when open _______ 196 Trunk lid opening...

Page 304: ...304 Notes Notes 93_US_M 07 book Page304 W ednes day Apr i l12 2006 9 30AM...

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