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Page 1: ...1 1974 OWNER S MANUAL AND WARRANTIES iMPORTANT OPERA TlNG SAFETY AND r 1AINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 2: ...turn on the ignition for your first drive Saab cars are quality products designed and built to satisfy exacting demands as to safety durability performance and handling characteristics But no car can...

Page 3: ...ON PAGE I Warranty 4 II Taking Delivery 7 III Starting and Driving 8 IV Controls and Features 14 V Power Plant 27 Driveline and Electrical Systems VI Service and Maintenance 44 VII Technical Data 59 V...

Page 4: ...s Datasaab D 22 is a civil computer which is used for both ad ministrative and technical scienUfic computer applications The most recent addition to the company s aircraft product line IS the Saab 37...

Page 5: ...f the first compan ies in the world to depart from the traditional assembly line system Instead the final assembly of Saab 99 engines is done by teams of three or four persons able to decide among the...

Page 6: ...Scania of America Inc and installed upon it in the process of delivery are warranted by Saab Scania of America Inc to be free from defects in material and workmanship except tires which are separately...

Page 7: ...ab automobile Your selling dealer has the primary responsibility for performing the service and warranty work on your car and values you as a customer You should contact him promptly if there are any...

Page 8: ...IEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATEVER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or any guarantee agreement or representation b...

Page 9: ...I_ MIIO l allUlI OllIlOOo _ U 0 I111 IC1I t f ffi 17 1 t 11 l1li C vtt o UNDER HOOD_ ENGINE DP ERATIHIIi AND HOT u OCu IU e CMl IMP ORTANT EMISSIO N CDNTRDL CHECkS rn ltoJoOlllOlO OI IU c DECAL SP ECl...

Page 10: ...er is seated he must properly fasten his seat belt see Seat Belts on page 26 3 Any seated front passenger must also properly fasten his seat belt 4 The engine can now be started Do not place heavy obj...

Page 11: ...e only two proper clutch positions for driving either out pedal fully depressed or in pedal released It is a bad habit to drive with a slipping clutch or with the foot resting on the clutch pedal as t...

Page 12: ...her gear is automatic as soon as the engine reaches maximum R P M for the gear engaged or when the pedal is eased up WINTER SLIPPERY ROAD DRIVING TECHNIQUE To be able to drive a Saab in a safe way req...

Page 13: ...e handbrake Rear End Skid But what if the car is in fact skidding what then A natural reaction is to put a foot quickly on the brake pedal Avoid it instead use just enough throttle so that the front w...

Page 14: ...and oncoming traffic throw up mud or snow over the windshield especially when the outside temperature is around the freezing pOint It is important that wiper blades not be worn out A work ing windshie...

Page 15: ...The same applies for down gradients so as to obtain maximum engine braking effect 4 When towing a trailer avoid gradients of 15 or more as in such conditions the weight on the front driving wheels is...

Page 16: ...l 12 Ventilation control for front seat floor 13 Headlight and parking light switch I 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 19 14 Spare switch forcarswith fuel injected engines or choke with warning light for cars with...

Page 17: ...ing position The key is spring loaded so that it will return to the K position NOTE To ensure that the car isn t left unlocked there will be a buzzer activated if the door is opened with the key left...

Page 18: ...blue light is shown when the headlights are on high beam Combination Instrument Speedometer and odometer Charge indicator light If the light glows yellow the alternator is not charging Fuel warning l...

Page 19: ...d warning When the tangent switch is in the operating position all four direction indicator lights flash Simultaneously The warning system should only be used if the car is in a position where it is l...

Page 20: ...mpensates for variations in air velocity and in water temperature so as to maintain the incoming air at a constant temperature corresponding to the control setting Maximum heat is obtained if the knob...

Page 21: ...and front side window defroster 2 Thermostat regulated heat control 3 Air flow to floor area 4 Fresh air flow 5 Flow direction Maximum windshield defrosting effect is obtained with the fan operating a...

Page 22: ...d make sure that the container is free from dirt Use suitable anti freeze in cold weather If the washer jets are blocked the holes can be cleaned and adjusted with a pin or similar tool If the jets ar...

Page 23: ...krest forward 2 Door Models Push down catch 4 and drop the backrest forward Backrest angle adjustment The backrest angle can be infinitely adjusted between driving and resting position with knob 3 For...

Page 24: ...provided in the tool kit The seat can then be lifted out REAR VIEW MIRRORS The interior rear view mirror can be deflected to avoid glare by operation of the control button underneath it The exterior...

Page 25: ...nd on edge behind the front seats Pull the backrest forward and down It is also possible to bed down in the cargo space In the 2 door model the following rearrangements can be made to gain additional...

Page 26: ...cal position The doors are fitted with safety lock buttons Door lock left hand door unlock 2 lock Inside of door 2 door model 1 Window crank 2 Inside door handle 3 Door lock button Inside of door 4 do...

Page 27: ...od lock handle is located under the instrument panel next to the inner left wheel housing Toopen the hood proceed as follows 1 Pull the handle under the instrument panel The hood Will then open to the...

Page 28: ...ock during severe braking or when the vehicle is climbing or descending steep grades If the driver or front passenger does not have his seat belt fastened a buzzer will sound and a red warning lamp on...

Page 29: ...case ventilation The clutch is mounted at the front end of the trans mission forming an integral assembly 011 filter cap Engine oil Check the oil level at regular intervals after the engine has been s...

Page 30: ...eater control to maximum heat 2 Loosen the pressure cap on the expansion tank 3 see illustration 3 Open the radiator drain cock 13 which is located towards the bottom of the radiator on the left hand...

Page 31: ...sorbs the vapor from the tank when the engine is not running The charcoal is purged when the engine is run ning This is achieved by fresh air which is sucked through to the air cleaner The fuel filter...

Page 32: ...ansmission comprises Oil filling and level plug manual transmission Drain plugs manual transmission 1 Engine 2 Transmission a primary gear section delivering power from the engine to the gearbox The c...

Page 33: ...needs topping up the engine must be Idled again before the oil level is rechecked Use a nylon rag lint free paper or chamois leather to wipe off the dipstick do not use rags that may leave debris on t...

Page 34: ...switch instrument panel illumination 17 Switch light 18 Instrument panel light 19 Glove compartment and heater control lights 20 Ignition switch 21 Ignition switch relay 22 Fuse box 23 Direction indi...

Page 35: ...ting element with thermostat 68 Handbrake or gear selector contact 69 Seat contact passenger seat 70 Belt contact driver 71 Belt contact passenger 72 Warning light belt warning system 80 Buzzer belt w...

Page 36: ...34 L 5 98 ml G 11d d 4 Door Models Saab 99 u L f c D ENGINE...

Page 37: ...9IeIlDOI 107 59 58 0 0 ___Ill U 01l I S 4056 r g 8 60 Special details of S 315 aut wiring diagram f omatic transmission or cars w ith Special details of S 3155 aab 99 EMS wiring diagram S 35...

Page 38: ...ghting relay 9 Headlight dimmer flasher switch 10 Light switch 11 High beam 12 Low beam 13 Front parking light 14 Taillight 15 License plate light 16 Rheostat switch instrument panel illumination 17 S...

Page 39: ...light forward 52 Ignition switch light 53 Interior lighting switch 54 Door switch interior lighting 55 Trunk light 56 Trunk light switch 57 12 pole connector 58 8 pole connector 59 2 pole connector 60...

Page 40: ...38 Saab 99 2 Door and 4 Door Models CARBURETED ENGINE SJ J q I...

Page 41: ...L A44 58 S9 MI 46 j 105 28 r 14 rr 30 32 15 sa 0 75 39...

Page 42: ...cable must be disconnected The battery is one of the most important components of the car and should be given the most careful attention Check the electrolyte level at least once a month in winter and...

Page 43: ...crews and remove the glass Change the bulb and check that the new one is securely fitted and makes good contact Wipe off the lamp assembly and replace the glass making sure that it fits tightly Fuses...

Page 44: ...Saab 99 EMS 165SR15 with steel cord When a tubeless tire suffers a puncture the air usually escapes very slowly as the internal pressure tends to seal the hole in the synthetic rubber Fitting and rep...

Page 45: ...ment pOint and crank it down until it touches the ground 2 Before lifting make sure that the upturned edge of the head of the jack is engaged inside the flange of the side member see illustration and...

Page 46: ...regulations in effect at its time of manufacture Uncontrolled vehicles discharge pollutants into the air through the engine exhaust fuel vents and crankcase vents Through careful design of the intern...

Page 47: ...en the bolts for the rear axle cross bar 9 Tighten the bolts that hold the control arms to the body front and the bolts that hold the spring links to the body rear 10 Tighten the exhaust pipe flange b...

Page 48: ...x oil level Transmission autom 1 e gearbox oil level 2 CheCk the differenti oil level 3 J2I 1 differential oit Electrical system 1 Check the battery electrolyte level Tighten cable terminals and greas...

Page 49: ...ake lines and hoses tightness of master cylinder and wheel brake cylinders and also the screw caps Change brake fluid after about 24 000 miles or after two years 6 Remove the wheels and check the thic...

Page 50: ...and hinges throttle control and en gine hood lock mechanism 2 Test drive car on road and check its overall condition especially the func tion of brakes and clutch EMISSION SYSTEMS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE...

Page 51: ...ck cooling system hoses and connections for leaks Replace hoses If necessary Check coolant level and anti freeze contents 7 Replace engine coolant 8 Check clean and adjust the spark plugs replace if n...

Page 52: ...s burns abrasions and punctures Check resistance of ignition wires re place if necessary 15 Replace air cleaner insert 16 Replace fuel filter Fuel Injection Engine Only 17 Check fuel system cap tank l...

Page 53: ...gine Only 24 Check the ca IIj r orvacuum pis ton and diaphrag lace diaphragm if necessary and re leni damper oil Carbureted Engine Only 25 Check idle speed and CO HC contents Extra oil and oil filter...

Page 54: ...ched on before stopping automatically b Check whether the cable terminals are properly plug ged into the pressure transmitter located forward on the left wheel housing the coolant temperature transmit...

Page 55: ...obtained or none at all check whether the ignition cables are properly plugged into the distributor and ignition coil Check the low voltage con nections to the ignition coil e Take off the distributor...

Page 56: ...touch up paint Touch up in the standard Saab colors can be purchased from your Saab dealer Washing The car should be washed frequently When it is new it should be washed by hand using only cold water...

Page 57: ...car and partly due to settlement of the underseal in bodywork joInts If the above recommendations are carried out in good time then subsequent rustproofing need only be carried out every two or three...

Page 58: ...ot be used due to space require ments as they will damage the disc brakes Use ordinary snow chains instead these can be fitted to both the front and rear wheels Be careful when driving with snow chain...

Page 59: ...ca Saab Drive P O Box 697 Orange Connecticut 06477 att n Consumer Relations Department telephone number 203 795 5671 Besureto provide the following information Your name address and telephone number C...

Page 60: ...and chassis number in all correspondence concerning your car Engine number J C0 113 J SAAB S Color code and chassis number signs ChassIs number punched In car body 2 door model under back seat cushio...

Page 61: ...m 209 Max torque at 3700 rev min 167 Nm 123 ft lb WEIGHT Compression ratio 8 7 1 Curb weight 1120 1200 kg 2470 2650 lb Gross vehicle weight rating Number of cylinders 4 Cylinder bore 90 0 mm 3 543 2...

Page 62: ...ffiring cyl 1 farthest to the rear of the engine 1 3 4 2 Engine idling speed Cars with manual transmission 850 rev min Cars with automatic transmission 800 rev min Oil volume 3 5 liters 4 US quarts FU...

Page 63: ...utomatic transmission B O Ilters B 5 US quarts Grade of oi l Type A or Dextron Oil volume final drive 1 25 liters 1 3 US quarts Grade of oil EP oil SAE 75 or BO in accor dance with API GL 5 Torque rat...

Page 64: ...sion elements front Cars sold in California Same as 99 EMS and rear coil springs Total spring compressionl elongation Front 160 mm 6 33 TIRE PRESSURES Cars without air conditioning Light load front an...

Page 65: ...on Ignition advance light rear 4W S7 2 Basic setting 4 BTDC 800 RPM Dome light 10W Cartridge blub POWER STEERING Trunk light 5W Cartridge Grade of oil ATF type A or Dextron bulb Heater control LIGHT B...

Page 66: ...k In bag with crank handle Tool kit in bag comprising Adjustable wrench Combination pliers Philips screwdriver Screwdriver Socket wrench for wheel nuts Socket wrench for spark plugs Socket screw key f...

Page 67: ...ic transmission 31 Bedding down 23 Dipstick engine 27 Brake Fluid Grade 62 Direction indicator control 14 17 Break in 8 Door locks 24 Brakes 41 Drain cocks coolant 29 Braking 12 Drain plugs Carburetor...

Page 68: ...uge 16 Jack 43 Fuel pump 29 Fuel systm description 29 61 Keys 15 Fuel tan k capacity 61 Kick down 62 Fuses 41 Light bulbs 41 63 Gear positions automatic transmission 20 Lights 32 Gear Positions manual...

Page 69: ...ation and heating controls 18 Ventilator fan switch 14 Service and Record retention 6 Warning and indicator lights 14 Shock absorbers 63 Warning signal hazard switch 16 Slippery roads driving on 10 Wa...

Page 70: ...mp Mileage 68 CUSTOMER PAID Regular Service EMISSION MAIN c TENANCE Stamp C SERVICE 0 E Date D Mileage REGULAR E MAIN TENANCE 0 SERVICE Stamp 0 0 Date D Mileage EXTRA OIL Stamp CHANGE Mileage EMISSION...

Page 71: ...en MAIN s TENANCE C Stamp 0 SERVICE E Date 0 C Mileage en REGULAR en REGULAR en REGULAR MAIN E TENANCE 0 Stamp 0 SERVICE q Date CO Mileage E MAIN O TENANCE 0 SERVICE Stamp 0 Date N Mileage E MAIN TEN...

Page 72: ...CHANGE Mileage 70 en J C 0 E N t en G E TENANCE 0 0 SERVICE 0 N t EXTRA Stamp OIL Stamp CHANGE Mileage I rh I f t A G 2 J C s EMISSION en MAIN J C TENANCE Stamp 0 SERVICE E CO Date t Mileage en REGUL...

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