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Owner’s Manual

Saab 9-3 M2008

© Saab Automobile AB 2007

Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden

Safety

11

Security

47

9-3 Convertible

61

Instruments and controls

81

Interior equipment

119

Starting and driving

151

Car care

203

Customer Assistance and Information

279

Technical data

285

Index

303

93_US_M08.book  Page 1  Friday, May 11, 2007  11:37 AM

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Страница 1: ...AB Trollh ttan Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 11 Security 47 9 3 Convertible 61 Instruments and controls 81 Interior equipment 119 Starting and driving 151 Car care 203 Customer Assistance and Infor...

Страница 2: ...ide an Infotainment System manual tire warran tiesand U S customers adealerdirectory with Roadside Assistance Program infor mation Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain th...

Страница 3: ...______ 90 Speedometer ________________ 87 Tachometer __________________ 87 Temperature gauge____________ 88 Turbo gauge _________________ 88 Warning and indicator lights _____ 82 Saab Information Disp...

Страница 4: ...___ 194 Roof load ____________________ 194 Hood _______________________ 204 Washing the engine bay_________ 267 Central locking __________ 48 Child safety locks ________ 52 Lock buttons____________ 48...

Страница 5: ...lts __________________ 12 Child seats __________________ 24 Folding down the rear seat ______ 138 Rear seat____________________ 138 Seat adjustment ______________ 18 Seat heating _________________ 114...

Страница 6: ...ry charge ________________ 216 Oil grade and viscosity__________ 290 Engine description ____________ 205 Engine technical data __________ 289 Important considerations for driving 156 Wash wipe stalk s...

Страница 7: ..._ 205 Engine oil topping up __________ 210 Engine technical data __________ 289 Important considerations for driving ___________________ 156 Engine oil checking level________ 210 Battery _____________...

Страница 8: ...efrigerant 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 qualified pers...

Страница 9: ...ds Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS Children can be killed or seriously injured by the...

Страница 10: ...ng lock Central locking unlock Trunk lid opening Headlights Windshield wipers Direction indicators Windshield washers Parking lights Defroster Hazard warn ing lights Rear window heating Front fog ligh...

Страница 11: ...estraints ________ 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 opt...

Страница 12: ...en 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 on after 30 sec...

Страница 13: ...sharply 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...

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

Страница 15: ...es 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...

Страница 16: ...th 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...

Страница 17: ...release the belt See page 266 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 138 If cargo...

Страница 18: ...ight Lastly adjust the position of the steering wheel see page 120 Electrically adjustable front seats 3 3 3 3 See page 20 Electric heating front seats 3 3 3 3 See pages 114 Height adjustment 3 3 3 3...

Страница 19: ...knob 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 backr...

Страница 20: ...th the 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...

Страница 21: ...irbag and 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...

Страница 22: ...lumbar 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 save...

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

Страница 24: ...r while filling the tank Never allow children to climb on top of or under motor vehicles Always look for children before back ing your car out of a garage or drive way To avoid carbon monoxide poisoni...

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

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

Страница 27: ...restraint 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 chil...

Страница 28: ...of 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 i...

Страница 29: ...int 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 headr...

Страница 30: ...struction 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...

Страница 31: ...restraint 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 fun...

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

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

Страница 34: ...ors in front bumper 6 Sensor side impact protection 7 Sensor side impact protection SportSedan and SportCombi 8 Electronic control module and central sensor SDM Accessories and other equipment must no...

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

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

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

Страница 38: ...if 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 man...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 sea...

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

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

Страница 43: ...windows 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 a...

Страница 44: ...and 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 pr...

Страница 45: ...ween you and the airbag For short drivers special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force to be fast enough to protect...

Страница 46: ...for several min utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes Avoid as much as pos sible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin irritation If you suffer from asthma the...

Страница 47: ...locking ________ 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_...

Страница 48: ...our 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 t...

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

Страница 50: ...te 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 Re...

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

Страница 52: ...econd 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 door...

Страница 53: ...hat you contact a Saab dealer see page 299 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 s...

Страница 54: ...ving 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...

Страница 55: ...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 unique...

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

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

Страница 58: ...ttons 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 indica...

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

Страница 60: ...60 Security This page has been left blank 93_US_M08 book Page 60 Friday May 11 2007 11 37 AM...

Страница 61: ...ety 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...

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

Страница 63: ...Keep 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 65: ...Soft 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_M08 book Page 65 Friday...

Страница 66: ...i 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 buttons on the same section of the instrument panel as the soft top switc...

Страница 67: ...3 Convertible 1 The soft top cover is opened 2 The soft top is raised 3 The soft top cover is closed 4 The rear window is lowered a 7 2 ft 2 2 m b 2 5 cm 93_US_M08 book Page 67 Friday May 11 2007 11 3...

Страница 68: ...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 one on right hand side 4 Close the...

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

Страница 70: ...it in the rear seat and insert the tool the same tool as used to lock the soft top to the windshield rail into the hexagonal hole in the soft top mecha nism Turn roughly 1 4 turn counter clockwise on...

Страница 71: ...ed 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...

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

Страница 73: ...handle while the seat is moved back Release the handle when the seat has been moved to the required position Repositioning seats without memory 1 Tip the backrest back but not to its normal position 2...

Страница 74: ...ment of the head The front head restraints can be raised and lowered to a number of positions the rear has two positions Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up Lowering...

Страница 75: ...der as possible Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt Refer to page 266 for how to check the func tion of the safety belts cleaning etc For how to secure loads on the rear seat r...

Страница 76: ...Up Bars 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 o...

Страница 77: ...to page 121 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...

Страница 78: ...all lighting and courtesy lighting in the doors The light switches are located in the roof console The cabin lighting comes on When a door is opened and the ignition is OFF When the remote control is...

Страница 79: ...off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat For changing bulbs refer to page 234 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locki...

Страница 80: ...stration 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 3 3 3 Wind deflector 3 3 3 3 A wind deflector is available as an acce...

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

Страница 82: ...sage is shown on the Saab Information Display SID The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation See also page 172 Antilock braking warning Antilock brake malfunc Contact servic...

Страница 83: ...em can deter mine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the Charge warning light Battery not charging Make a safe stop...

Страница 84: ...low see page 214 The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID For safety reasons stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid see page 214 If the level is normal depress...

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

Страница 86: ...the Saab Information Display SID If so have the system checked at a Saab dealer See also Electronic Stability Program ESP on page 177 Indicator fuel NOTE If the car runs out of fuel air can be drawn i...

Страница 87: ...hometer 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...

Страница 88: ...the 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 cond...

Страница 89: ...reshownon 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...

Страница 90: ...res and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles Reset button The reset button is positioned immediately to the left of the speedometer Press once to resets the trip meter the igni tion shall be in p...

Страница 91: ...alues 1 Select one of the functions using the steering wheel controls or Dist preset to 100 miles 100 km if not previously set Speed Speed W preset to 55 mph 90 km h 2 Press and hold the SET button un...

Страница 92: ...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 side of the display indicates w...

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

Страница 94: ...audible 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 a...

Страница 95: ...NLY Park Assistance page 182 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 Scale Sel BOTH SCALES...

Страница 96: ...F Alarm Clock Setting of alarm clock is possible Language Select the desired language The num ber of languages can vary between markets Speed Scale Illum Select the proportion of the speedo meter to b...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 108: ...ed 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 intend...

Страница 109: ...emperature 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 allowa...

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

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

Страница 112: ...tion 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 T...

Страница 113: ...vel 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...

Страница 114: ...estsofthe 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...

Страница 115: ...soft top or all the windows 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 functio...

Страница 116: ...mbol 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 t...

Страница 117: ...nction 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 sof...

Страница 118: ...118 Instruments and controls This page has been left blank 93_US_M08 book Page 118 Friday May 11 2007 11 37 AM...

Страница 119: ...rior lighting ________ 133 Cup holder 3 3 3 3 __________ 134 Power Outlet 3 3 3 3 ________ 136 Storage compartments__ 136 Trunk ________________ 138 Interior equipment 3 Asterisk means equipment not f...

Страница 120: ...in 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 l...

Страница 121: ...ws and the moonroof Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional moonroof start to open approx 2 seconds During comfort opening of the windows moonroof 3 an...

Страница 122: ...overriding 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 an...

Страница 123: ...kept 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 ful...

Страница 124: ...door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked The mirrors can also be retractedmanually Thiscan beusefulwhen parking in tight spaces such as on the car deckofa ferry Rememberto return the door mi...

Страница 125: ...ing door or gate to pre vent potential harm or damage When programming the garage opener you may be operating a garage door or gate operator Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage Do no...

Страница 126: ...and do not repeat step two to program a second and or third hand held transmit ter to the remaining two buttons 3 Position the end of your hand held trans mitter 1 3 inches 5 14 cm away from the butt...

Страница 127: ...seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the...

Страница 128: ...Opening a garage door To operate simply press and release the programmed button Activation will now occur forthe trained device i e garage door opener gate operator security system entry door lock ho...

Страница 129: ...dy 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 chang...

Страница 130: ...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...

Страница 131: ...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...

Страница 132: ...Close 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 the...

Страница 133: ...from the ignition switch The lighting goes out When the car is locked When the ignition is turned on Approx 20 seconds after closing all doors The lights are dimmed out gradually If a door is left ope...

Страница 134: ...rtment 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 sho...

Страница 135: ...or 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_M08 book Page 135 Friday May 11 200...

Страница 136: ...orage compartments 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 thecompartment between the seats is the s...

Страница 137: ...o admit cold air This allows the storage of chocolate dur ing hot weather for example Storage compartment between front seats Storage pocket on front edge of seats 3 Storage pocket on back of seats 3...

Страница 138: ...avy 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 196 When fold...

Страница 139: ...pulling 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...

Страница 140: ...the 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 w...

Страница 141: ...on 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...

Страница 142: ...he 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...

Страница 143: ...sition 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 inc...

Страница 144: ...ure 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...

Страница 145: ...g off if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle WARNING Always secure the load firmly for example using the middl...

Страница 146: ...seat 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...

Страница 147: ...alter the car s center of gravity An object weighing 55 lbs 25 kg cor responds to a weight of 2200 lbs 1 000 kg in a front end collision at 32 mph 50 km h Adjust the car s load passengers and luggage...

Страница 148: ...in the 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...

Страница 149: ...lower 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 floo...

Страница 150: ...objects into the luggage compartment and to avoid stretch ing in over the luggage compartment to reach the cargo guard 1 Open the tailgate 2 Press the rear lip of the cargo guard down e g with an elb...

Страница 151: ...__________ 179 Saab Parking Assistance 3 3 3 3________ 182 Economical driving_____ 185 Driving in cold weather__ 187 Driving in hot climates __ 189 Towing a trailer 3 3 3 3 ______ 190 Driving with a r...

Страница 152: ...is the 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 NOTE Take care not to spill...

Страница 153: ...operative Do not leave the remote control in the ON position when the engine is not running Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to disconnect the electrical system When you turn the ignition...

Страница 154: ...ce 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...

Страница 155: ...foot 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 ignition switch spring back as soon as the engine has started and...

Страница 156: ...htly 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 engine to kn...

Страница 157: ...in 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 convert...

Страница 158: ...on 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...

Страница 159: ...tation attendant Leave the area immediately NOTE 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 l...

Страница 160: ...p has been left off or is improperly installed See Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE on page 83 The most effective way to prevent conden sation forming in the tank and thus avoid possible running proble...

Страница 161: ...wise you might damage your engine A 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...

Страница 162: ...ming allowing your emission control system to work prop erly You should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S En...

Страница 163: ...availability 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...

Страница 164: ...smoothly It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as this can increase the wear on the gearbox Before reverse R can be engaged you must lift the ring underneath the gear kno...

Страница 165: ...damaged WARNING Depressthe brake pedal when shifting the selector lever from P or N The car must be at a standstill before P R or N is selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move t...

Страница 166: ...of the transmission A suitable gear change pattern is then selected automatically to avoid unneces sary gear changes and undesired increases in transmission temperature Certain variants use a special...

Страница 167: ...heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads To avoid the transmission fluid overheating always drive with the se...

Страница 168: ...verride of Park Brake Shift Lock 1 Apply the parking 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 pla...

Страница 169: ...the selector lever from the neutral position N In neutral the transmission isdisengaged fromthe engine The engine can be started but make sure the parking brake is on to prevent unexpected movement To...

Страница 170: ...example of when you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking to enable you to remain in a low gear for an extended period of time Ifthe road surface isslippery you may wish to start off...

Страница 171: ...se control is ON the system will be ON the next time the engine is started To set the desired speed 1 Slide the switch to ON 2 Move the thumbwheel up to SET or SET when the car has reached the desired...

Страница 172: ...s sion When the switch is slid towards OFF See also heading To disengage the system temporarily When the switch is slid to OFF When the TCS ESP system is operative When position N is selected cars wit...

Страница 173: ...iving in heavy rain through water collected on the road in snow on a wet road sur face or in salty slush In such condi tions the brakes may take longer than normal to take effect To rectify this touch...

Страница 174: ...t release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger is past The above is critical If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to...

Страница 175: ...at ing with the front wheels on different surfaces e g one slippery and one dry the TCS functions like an electronic differ ential lock making sure that both wheels rotate at the same speed The system...

Страница 176: ...TCS is switched on automatically when the engine is started It may be necessary to switch off the system if the car has become bogged down for instance If a fault is detected in the ABS the TCS will b...

Страница 177: ...calculate the actual direction of the car the intentions of the driver and whether the ESP system should be engaged If this direction does not agree with that intended by the driver calculated from t...

Страница 178: ...stem off The ESP is switched on automatically when the engine is started It may be necessary to switch off the system if the car has become bogged down for instance The ESP system is always engaged du...

Страница 179: ...car 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 181 Alway...

Страница 180: ...othing 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...

Страница 181: ...up the coolant and check the anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the park ing brake OFF Convertible If the car is stored the soft to...

Страница 182: ...The system is activated automatically when reverse is engaged or selected Audible confirmation is given and the following text is shown on the SID If a warning message such as the safety belt reminder...

Страница 183: ...gside a wall If the distance between an object and a corner sensor does not change for 2 seconds for example if you are reversing alongside a wall the system will switch to monitoring straight back Th...

Страница 184: ...ssistance 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 interfer...

Страница 185: ...gine has started from cold will be 23 5 mpg 12 l 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 16 l 100 km at outside temp of 32 F 0 C increase of 60 14 mpg 20 l 100 km at outside temp o...

Страница 186: ...contact a Saab dealer 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 consumpti...

Страница 187: ...ine 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 refueli...

Страница 188: ...steer in the same direction as the movement of the rear of the car Driving with tire chains 3 3 3 3 Snow chains must only be fitted to the wheel and tire dimensions that Saab recommends in Technical d...

Страница 189: ...ling the engine must be switched off 2 If the engine is idling and the needle on the temperature gauge falls wait until a normal temperature is shown about in the middle of the scale before switching...

Страница 190: ...scharged and pre vents the car from starting There is also accessto powerin thecaravan during a journey the caravan battery can be charged for example Also if the car has SPA this is deactivated autom...

Страница 191: ...message has gone out The selector lever should be in position P NOTE Only use a towbar that has been approved for your car We recom mend that you entrust towbar installa tion to an authorized Saab dea...

Страница 192: ...perties 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...

Страница 193: ...er 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 s...

Страница 194: ...the four covers on the roof of the car 2 Insertascrewwithwasherintoeachroof carrier foot Fit a seal onto each screw 3 The roof carriers are marked front and back 4 Bolt the roof carriers to the bracke...

Страница 195: ...itted the 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...

Страница 196: ...he 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 you...

Страница 197: ...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...

Страница 198: ...inserting the top edge of the cover Then click in the lower edge 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 used i...

Страница 199: ...l transmission Always observe the speed limit for vehicles on tow There are no speed limit nor for dis tance Vehicle recovery If the car has to be transported on a flatbed truck or similar it must be...

Страница 200: ...uild 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 Alway...

Страница 201: ...er a 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...

Страница 202: ...t the battery clamp from the positive terminal before connecting the unit to the battery For long trips Before starting off on a long journey it is advisable to have your car inspected by your Saab de...

Страница 203: ...__ 237 Tires _________________ 244 Automatic tire pressure monitoring system____ 257 Compact spare ________ 260 Changing a tire ________ 262 Safety belts ___________ 266 Upholstery and trim ____ 266 T...

Страница 204: ...2 The hood moves to the half locked posi tion and is stopped by a safety catch at the front edge 3 Press the lever of the catch upwards and raise the hood When you close the hood you should drop it fr...

Страница 205: ...inder 2 camshafts per bank The camshafts are driven via a chain trans mission The engine is equipped with a turbo whose turbine collects exhaust pres sure from both banks of cylinders To obtain optimu...

Страница 206: ...ion discharge unit By processing all of this information the Tri onic system can control fuel injector open ing duration ignition timing and turbo charger boost pressure to provide excellent engine pe...

Страница 207: ...drocarbons formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere The hydrocarbons are absorbed in an evaporative emission canis ter When the engine is subsequently st...

Страница 208: ...Coolant 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_M08 book Page 2...

Страница 209: ...fluid reservoir 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse box 6 Washer fluid reservoir 7 Oil filler cap 8 Engine oil dipstick Engine bay V6 engine 93_US_M08 book Page 20...

Страница 210: ...The engine oil level is checked each time the engine is started If the oil level is low the following message appears on the SID If this occurs the oil level must be checked first If the level is too...

Страница 211: ...s 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 Do not touch the turbocharger or exhaust...

Страница 212: ...will be affected Even if the coolant is flushed from the system and replaced with life time coolant life time properties are no longer retained and the coolant must then be drained and replaced at re...

Страница 213: ...thorized Saab dealer If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine until warm so that the thermostat opens Top up the tank again as necessary V6 engine The expansion tank is not...

Страница 214: ...moderate due to normal brake pad wear topping up is not necessary If the brake fluid should require chang ing this must be carried out at a Saab dealer We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer The...

Страница 215: ...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 tures the level will be higher Top up with CHF 11S or CH...

Страница 216: ...s avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the bat tery The battery contains corrosive sulphu ric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into t...

Страница 217: ...fit ted such as a mobile phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days NOTE If boost charging never use anything but a 12 volt charger see page 200 Do not connect the battery termi nals an...

Страница 218: ...f the battery disconnect switch has tripped do not reset it until you have vis ually inspected the car s electrical sys tem If there are visible signs of damage have the car checked at a workshop befo...

Страница 219: ...djusted 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 elec...

Страница 220: ...wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Windshield 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 ou...

Страница 221: ...e deactivated This is in order to prioritize the windshield The following message is displayed on the SID Headlight washers are only available on certain markets Fill with a mixture of washer fluid an...

Страница 222: ...ist of LEDs If approx 3 4 of the LEDs on one side are broken then this is indicated in the SID If a stop light bulb fails SportSedan If a stop light bulb fails the adjacent taillight will act as a sto...

Страница 223: ...hts are switched on a very high voltage activates the xenon gas The lamps soon reach full intensity Cars with xenon headlights have automatic levelling The levelling system is comprised of two sensors...

Страница 224: ...thdraw the holder from the reflector 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until it locks 4 Refit the cover ov...

Страница 225: ...thdraw the holder from the reflector 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until it locks 4 Refit the cover ov...

Страница 226: ...st the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clo...

Страница 227: ...ok in through the headlight lens when fitting the bulb Check that the new bulb is firmly seated Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the battery box 6 Refit the washer fluid filler...

Страница 228: ...nd parking lights Side marker lights and parking lights con sists of LEDs We recommend that you con tact a Saab dealer if they need changing SportSedan If a stop light bulb fails the adjacent tailligh...

Страница 229: ...secures the bulb holder 3 Carefully remove the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing Change the bulb 4 Refit the bulb holder Press the bulb holder home so that the plastic lug snaps into place...

Страница 230: ...the broken bulb The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting 3 Fit the new bulb 4 Refit the bulb holder and the cover Reversing lights and rear fog light SportSedan Removing the trunk lid trim 1 Remove the...

Страница 231: ...Removing the trunk lid trim 1 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the center of each rivet no more than 3 mm Pull out the rivets by taking hold of the rivet s collar You can use the button on th...

Страница 232: ...s of the front edge 2 Fit the new bulb Dome light Convertible 1 Pull down the rear edge of the light fitting 2 If the center bulb needs replacing open the hatch over the bulbs Pull the bulb out of the...

Страница 233: ...t the lens and tighten the two screws Glove box lighting 3 3 3 3 1 Remove the lamp housing using a short screwdriver 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Insert the connector side first when refit ting the lamp Hatch...

Страница 234: ...th a small screwdriver 3 Fit the new bulb 4 Refit the baffle by first fitting its tab in its bracket between the contact plates Hold it in place and move the other side down 5 Insert the connector sid...

Страница 235: ...by inserting in the front edge of the lamp housing and then pressing in the rear edge Courtesy floor lighting 3 3 3 3 1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver 2 Fit the new bulb 3 In...

Страница 236: ...21 Direction indicator rear 8 4157 K 32 cp Daytime Running Light cars with xenonlight 9 R10W 10 Rear dome lighting courtesy lighting 3 glove box lighting trunk lighting Convertible 10 R5W 5 License p...

Страница 237: ...m the following should be heeded We recommend that you always con sult an Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in the elec trical system being da...

Страница 238: ...es 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 rat...

Страница 239: ...9 10 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...

Страница 240: ...ting 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 Assistance SPA 3 control modul...

Страница 241: ...aillight 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...

Страница 242: ...ght 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 Windshield wiper motor high...

Страница 243: ...rear 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 la...

Страница 244: ...pply 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 kPa When...

Страница 245: ...hould 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 Tim...

Страница 246: ...will 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 aro...

Страница 247: ...combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car s directional stability steering and brak ing in both wet and dry conditions The wheels and tires have been carefully matched t...

Страница 248: ...mance Criteria TPC standards NOTE 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 overlo...

Страница 249: ...e to 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...

Страница 250: ...adlamp aim bumper height vehi cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a tire on page 262 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Using the wrong replacement...

Страница 251: ...raffic 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 th...

Страница 252: ...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 tracti...

Страница 253: ...eed 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 fo...

Страница 254: ...g power 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...

Страница 255: ...The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat mul tipled by 150 pounds 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 254 Occupant Distribution Designated seat ing positions Outward Facing Sidewall Th...

Страница 256: ...mining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and p...

Страница 257: ...inside the tire in direct connection with the air pressure valves Make sure that wheels with sensors for tire pressure monitoring are fitted during replacement if the car has automatic tire pressure m...

Страница 258: ...to 10 minutes after restarting the car Then it disappears if the tire pressure is correct Check adjust the pressure in the other tires when a fault message is shown Note that the tire pressure can dec...

Страница 259: ...instructions for the tire machine as well Do not fit the tire tool in an area 10 from the valve Start removing opposite the valve Remove the rear side first Fitting a tire Fit the tire with a tire mac...

Страница 260: ...peed warning func tion to monitor driving speed since you must not exceed 50 mph 80 km h see page 92 Driving with a compact wheel fitted Observe the following when the compact spare tire is fitted The...

Страница 261: ...is would conceal the warning text NOTE To avoid damaging a alloy wheel of a punctured tire this can be temporarily placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest work...

Страница 262: ...at tire Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change...

Страница 263: ...void personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper locationbeforeraisingthevehicle and raise the vehicle only far enough off theground sothereisenough roomfor th...

Страница 264: ...on snow ice or sim ilar Wind up the jack until it just begins to lift the car 2 It is not necessary to remove the wheel cover If none the less you wish to remove the wheel cover take hold of the outer...

Страница 265: ...olts after twenty or so miles Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lb 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lb 110 Nm We advise against using wheels with large ventilation slots in winter as the brake com p...

Страница 266: ...tened with lukewarm soapy water When using a stain remover always work from the outside towards the center to avoid leaving a ring If a soiled ring or spot should remain it can usually be removed usin...

Страница 267: ...hould be vacuum cleaned regularly Carpeting can also be cleaned using a brush or sponge and carpet shampoo For safety reasons vacuum cleaners that are not earthed grounded must not be used out of door...

Страница 268: ...ations 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 tax pres sure of 100 bar and not closer than 32...

Страница 269: ...a soft 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...

Страница 270: ...and 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 mi...

Страница 271: ...n warranty does not relieve the car owner of the 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 h...

Страница 272: ...ooklet 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 exposu...

Страница 273: ...inted 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 c...

Страница 274: ...ive belt 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...

Страница 275: ...should be properly prepared as follows 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...

Страница 276: ...velling system must first do a refer ence run before aiming Start the engine and let the headlights do a reference run Turn off the engine but leave the low beam on Cars with halogen lights Turn on th...

Страница 277: ...tersection of the two markers on the headlight lens Thenfollowtheinstructionsintheoptical headlight aimer instruction manual and point 1 2 5 and 6 in this instruction NOTE Do not cover a headlight dir...

Страница 278: ...278 Car care This page has been left blank 93_US_M08 book Page 278 Friday May 11 2007 11 37 AM...

Страница 279: ...ting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________ 283 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ___________ 284 Customer Assistance and Information 3 Asterisk means equipment not fitted...

Страница 280: ...rvice message will illuminate on the Saab InstrumentDisplay SID when the car is due for regular maintenance There are three different messages that will appear TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates...

Страница 281: ...l necessary 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...

Страница 282: ...e call the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 263 1999 A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada Canadian or U...

Страница 283: ...236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehi cle safety from htt...

Страница 284: ...n used to improve vehi cle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehi cles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems do n...

Страница 285: ...__ 292 Manual transmission ___ 292 Automatic transmission _ 292 Suspension ___________ 293 Steering ______________ 293 Brake system__________ 293 Wheels and tires _______ 294 Plates and labels_______...

Страница 286: ...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...

Страница 287: ...rear ___________________ 2310 lbs 1050 kg SportCombi front __________________ 2540 lbs 1150 kg SportCombi rear __________________ 2430 lbs 1100 kg Weight distribution Curb weight driver 150 lbs 68 kg...

Страница 288: ...thout brakes ________________ Max 1000 lbs 450 kg Recommended towball load ___________ 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg See also page 192 Maximum theoretical towing speed trailer with brakes _____________________...

Страница 289: ...gine ______________________ 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...

Страница 290: ...s Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs We recommend that you with the help of our skilled service personnel choose your oil from that selection Other oil c...

Страница 291: ...258 ft lb 350 Nm Compression ratio__________________ 10 0 1 Voltage ___________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ____________________ 60 Ah Starter motor 4 cyl engine ______________________ 1 8 k...

Страница 292: ...eed _________________________ Electronically con trolled 5 speed fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter planetary gears and integral final drive Lock up function in selector positions 3 4 and...

Страница 293: ...nally split circuits ventilated discs on front wheels some variants also have ventilated rear discs EBDfunction see page 173 Park brake_________________________ Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid________...

Страница 294: ...snow tires 6 5x16 wheel _____________________ 215 55 R16 93 Q M S 7 5x17 __________________________ 235 45 R17 94 Q M S Spare wheel 3 Compact spare Wheel ___________________________ 4x16 Tire _______...

Страница 295: ...ed is 30 mph 50 km h Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16 NOTE Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted for reasons stated on page 248 Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or...

Страница 296: ...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 Full size spare 3 215 55 R16 93V When the car ha...

Страница 297: ...and barcode inside wind shield 2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA Tire information label can be found on the B pillar See also page 254 Canada Label for tire pressure and color codes trim and body...

Страница 298: ..._____ 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 ____ 8 2008 11 Factory _______ 1 T...

Страница 299: ...ber of examples of programmable functions Audible confirmation of arming disarming the car alarm Automatic unlocking when car stopped and remote control removed from the igni tion switch Trunk lid loc...

Страница 300: ...box too hot Make a safe stop Open hood Battery not charging Make a safe stop Headlight levelling malfunction Cornering headlights malfunction Tap brakes lightly before using cruise ctrl Traction contr...

Страница 301: ...failure Left side mounted turn signal failure Left front position light failure Right front position light failure Left front fog light failure Right front fog light failure Left reversing light failu...

Страница 302: ...rear right Make a safe stop Low tire pressure front right Make a safe stop Low tire pressure front left Make a safe stop Tire pressure system failure Contact service Time for service 93_US_M08 book P...

Страница 303: ...________________ 199 Care of air conditioning ___________ 274 Cargo guard ___________________ 150 Cargo guard SportWagon ________ 150 Cargo net SportCombi ___________ 147 Change of address notificatio...

Страница 304: ...n of the moonroof 132 Engine bay cleaning _____________ 267 Engine heater __________________ 186 Engine immobilizer _______________ 55 Engine management system ______ 206 Engine number _______________...

Страница 305: ...ild safety ______________ 25 Leather upholstery cleaning _______ 267 Lighting in luggage compartment Convertible ____________________ 79 Limp home ____________________ 157 Limp home automatic transmis...

Страница 306: ...portCombi _____ 123 Rearview mirrors ________________ 124 Recommendations for automatic transmission towing a trailer _____ 191 Recommendations for manual gearbox towing a trailer _________ 192 Recomm...

Страница 307: ...ission oil checking ________ 212 Transmission oil grade ___________ 293 Transmission automatic __________ 165 Transmission manual ____________ 164 Transporting the car _____________ 199 Treadwear indi...

Страница 308: ..._______________ 220 Wipers ________________________ 103 X Xenon cornering headlights ________ 99 Xenon headlights _______________ 223 Xenon headlights head light levelling 98 93_US_M08 book Page 308 F...

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