Owner's Manual
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... _____ Spare wheel _____ Tools _____ Lighting _____ 125 125 128 130 130 183 Tires & Rims_____ 192 / 227 Driving in cold weather _____ 154 Brakes and braking _____ 149 Compact spare wheel _____ 195 Changing a wheel _____ 196 Fuel filler door _____ 138 Refuelling _____ 138 Fuel grade _____ 224 Fuel gauge...
... _____ Spare wheel _____ Tools _____ Lighting _____ 125 125 128 130 130 183 Tires & Rims_____ 192 / 227 Driving in cold weather _____ 154 Brakes and braking _____ 149 Compact spare wheel _____ 195 Changing a wheel _____ 196 Fuel filler door _____ 138 Refuelling _____ 138 Fuel grade _____ 224 Fuel gauge...
Owner's Manual
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... starting _____ 162 IB733 Washer fluid _____ 180 Topping up _____ 172 Engine oil: changing _____ 172 Oil grade, viscosity _____ 223 Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ ABS brakes _____ 227 176 176 149 Warning labels _____ 7 V.I.N. 6 Engine bay: turbo Engine: description _____ 168 Engine oil, level control and topping...
... starting _____ 162 IB733 Washer fluid _____ 180 Topping up _____ 172 Engine oil: changing _____ 172 Oil grade, viscosity _____ 223 Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ ABS brakes _____ 227 176 176 149 Warning labels _____ 7 V.I.N. 6 Engine bay: turbo Engine: description _____ 168 Engine oil, level control and topping...
Owner's Manual
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...WL9 Warning for pinch risk due to movable parts when beam is in the event of a collision. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in unlocked position. See your Owner's Manual before securing loads. 50 10 111 USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. •... Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag. • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. Use the jack only on firm, level ground. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. • Max. length 6 ft. (2 metres). jack load: 2200 lbs....
...WL9 Warning for pinch risk due to movable parts when beam is in the event of a collision. An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in unlocked position. See your Owner's Manual before securing loads. 50 10 111 USA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. •... Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag. • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for the Saab 9-5 and 9-3. Use the jack only on firm, level ground. Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap. • Max. length 6 ft. (2 metres). jack load: 2200 lbs....
Owner's Manual
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9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in the sequence shown by half a turn, using the tool in the toolkit. 6 Wind up the jack until the car just ... it and prying it is to be positioned on the jack. Tighten the wheel bolts in before driving away. WL16 IB963 USE 1 Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear; IB934 Keep hands away from moving parts of injury. The door can not be a risk of the convertible top...
9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in the sequence shown by half a turn, using the tool in the toolkit. 6 Wind up the jack until the car just ... it and prying it is to be positioned on the jack. Tighten the wheel bolts in before driving away. WL16 IB963 USE 1 Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear; IB934 Keep hands away from moving parts of injury. The door can not be a risk of the convertible top...
Owner's Manual
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... the top of the thighs. Sit correctly before putting the belt on the shoulder but visit an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as possible across the hips, so that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against...crushed together in the event of an accident. • For most of the time a safety belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are activated in on • Refrain from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. • Check to reduce the forward movement of a severe frontal ...
... the top of the thighs. Sit correctly before putting the belt on the shoulder but visit an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING If two people share a belt, they risk injury by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as possible across the hips, so that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against...crushed together in the event of an accident. • For most of the time a safety belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are activated in on • Refrain from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen. • Check to reduce the forward movement of a severe frontal ...
Owner's Manual
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...the parking brake when parking • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key • Do not apply the parking brake while ...when the parking brake is slack or broken, battery charging will come on and a chime will sound. Have the brake system checked ...brake on, will also come on together with if the battery is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir, see page 176. Brake warning light This light will be inoperative because of brake...and switch off the engine. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 55 Warning charging This light comes on together ...
...the parking brake when parking • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key • Do not apply the parking brake while ...when the parking brake is slack or broken, battery charging will come on and a chime will sound. Have the brake system checked ...brake on, will also come on together with if the battery is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir, see page 176. Brake warning light This light will be inoperative because of brake...and switch off the engine. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 55 Warning charging This light comes on together ...
Owner's Manual
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... For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir is below the MIN mark, the car should go out after you start your vehicle. It should be towed to an authorized Saab dealer If the level is still normal, you start your vehicle,... (10 litre) of fuel, air can cause the catalytic converter to have been drawn in with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to be available. Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to the Start or Drive position. Airbag warning light This light together with and ...
... For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir is below the MIN mark, the car should go out after you start your vehicle. It should be towed to an authorized Saab dealer If the level is still normal, you start your vehicle,... (10 litre) of fuel, air can cause the catalytic converter to have been drawn in with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to be available. Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to the Start or Drive position. Airbag warning light This light together with and ...
Owner's Manual
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... to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Cruise Control indicator light The symbol is lit when cruise control is moving). • Brake fluid level low. • Fault detected in engine. • Parking brake is on the gear-lever knob. Instruments and... you press the WINTER button on when, in any system that is critical to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g., apply the brakes, disengage transmission, turn off the ignition etc.). In SPORT mode, the transmission remains longer in the fuel-injection or ignition system. This light...
... to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Cruise Control indicator light The symbol is lit when cruise control is moving). • Brake fluid level low. • Fault detected in engine. • Parking brake is on the gear-lever knob. Instruments and... you press the WINTER button on when, in any system that is critical to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g., apply the brakes, disengage transmission, turn off the ignition etc.). In SPORT mode, the transmission remains longer in the fuel-injection or ignition system. This light...
Owner's Manual
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... the car immediately. It contains hot coolant under pressure. The needle will then enter the orange zone. Under low load and while the engine is braking there will be in the fuse panel under the hood, see page 191. Normally the needle should be vacuum in the highest gear possible, keep...
... the car immediately. It contains hot coolant under pressure. The needle will then enter the orange zone. Under low load and while the engine is braking there will be in the fuse panel under the hood, see page 191. Normally the needle should be vacuum in the highest gear possible, keep...
Owner's Manual
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...and the message will appear on the SID. If more than one . The following CHECK messages may be displayed: Display shows: TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 1) BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP KEY NOT ACCEPTED...driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be removed by the SID varies with the display of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The number of CHECK messages, will operate as normal. When a CHECK message is generated while the car is ...
...and the message will appear on the SID. If more than one . The following CHECK messages may be displayed: Display shows: TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 1) BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP KEY NOT ACCEPTED...driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be removed by the SID varies with the display of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The number of CHECK messages, will operate as normal. When a CHECK message is generated while the car is ...
Owner's Manual
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... will not be reset (see the respective function). 1 This message cannot be cleared at the time of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). 68 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for about... for at least eight seconds, until "SERVICE" appears on again. The following CHECK messages may be displayed: Display shows: TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 1) BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP FILL COOLANT FLUID KEY...
... will not be reset (see the respective function). 1 This message cannot be cleared at the time of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). 68 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for about... for at least eight seconds, until "SERVICE" appears on again. The following CHECK messages may be displayed: Display shows: TEST BRAKE LIGHTS 1) BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP FILL COOLANT FLUID KEY...
Owner's Manual
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... WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a collision. 113 Center armrest Certain models have a foldable center armrest that is attached to provide stepless adjustment of the lumbar support.
... WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a collision. 113 Center armrest Certain models have a foldable center armrest that is attached to provide stepless adjustment of the lumbar support.
Owner's Manual
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.... 2 Fold the backrest to rear seat adjustment. Manually adjusted front seat, Coupé and Convertible versions 1 Release lever, tipping backrest forward 2 Activation of injury during braking or in a collision. Lock the front to the upright position. Both the backrest and the whole seat must be locked in its forward position. The...
.... 2 Fold the backrest to rear seat adjustment. Manually adjusted front seat, Coupé and Convertible versions 1 Release lever, tipping backrest forward 2 Activation of injury during braking or in a collision. Lock the front to the upright position. Both the backrest and the whole seat must be locked in its forward position. The...
Owner's Manual
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During sunny weather the temperature in the cabin/luggage compartment can be thrown forward and cause personal injury during heavy braking or in the event of the rear seat WARNING • If the head restraints have been removed, they must be stored safely so that they ...cannot be thrown about and injure someone while braking or in a collision. • Do not ride in the rear seat without having remounted the head restraints, and making sure they are properly locked in...
During sunny weather the temperature in the cabin/luggage compartment can be thrown forward and cause personal injury during heavy braking or in the event of the rear seat WARNING • If the head restraints have been removed, they must be stored safely so that they ...cannot be thrown about and injure someone while braking or in a collision. • Do not ride in the rear seat without having remounted the head restraints, and making sure they are properly locked in...
Owner's Manual
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... it away from the guide pins in the backrest so that you can carry long narrow objects. Switch off the engine and set the parking brake before loading or unloading long objects. IB090 Load opening (trunk pass through) A load opening is risk that you will inadvertently bump the gear/selector lever...
... it away from the guide pins in the backrest so that you can carry long narrow objects. Switch off the engine and set the parking brake before loading or unloading long objects. IB090 Load opening (trunk pass through) A load opening is risk that you will inadvertently bump the gear/selector lever...
Owner's Manual
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... be turned on the light housing. IB854 This will go off using the button on and off after having the load thrown about during heavy braking or during a collision and causing personal injury. Place the load as far in the center rear safety belt. Trunk lighting To the left in the...
... be turned on the light housing. IB854 This will go off using the button on and off after having the load thrown about during heavy braking or during a collision and causing personal injury. Place the load as far in the center rear safety belt. Trunk lighting To the left in the...
Owner's Manual
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Cruise Control ...Braking ...Parking ...Economical motoring ...134 135 136 140 141 141 141 148 149 151 153 Driving in cold weather ...Driving in hot weather ...Towing a trailer ...Driving ...
Cruise Control ...Braking ...Parking ...Economical motoring ...134 135 136 140 141 141 141 148 149 151 153 Driving in cold weather ...Driving in hot weather ...Towing a trailer ...Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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... functioning properly. Turn the key to the LOCK position to see that they are extinguished after approx. 3 seconds. Automatic transmission: gear lever is locked until brake pedal is now locked. The gear lever is depressed. OFF position Gear lever is not running.
... functioning properly. Turn the key to the LOCK position to see that they are extinguished after approx. 3 seconds. Automatic transmission: gear lever is locked until brake pedal is now locked. The gear lever is depressed. OFF position Gear lever is not running.
Owner's Manual
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...hydraulic cam followers to recover. NOTE Take care not to spill drinks or to start If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears on an authorized Saab dealer for up . the valve clearance is leaking. Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Try the other key. If it is ...and correction. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before the noise has disappeared. Call on the SID when the engine refuses to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. If the car does not...
...hydraulic cam followers to recover. NOTE Take care not to spill drinks or to start If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears on an authorized Saab dealer for up . the valve clearance is leaking. Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. Try the other key. If it is ...and correction. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before the noise has disappeared. Call on the SID when the engine refuses to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. If the car does not...
Owner's Manual
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...Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above, or the use of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible. The symbol illuminates when less than for repairs which are not covered by an authorized Saab dealer. In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other than approximately ...the fuel filler cap is driven largely under stop-and-go conditions or about 300 miles (500 km) of fuel remains in new brake pads New brake pads take time to notice a problem with the fuel low level indicator illuminated. 140 Starting and driving NOTE The engine control module (...
...Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above, or the use of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible. The symbol illuminates when less than for repairs which are not covered by an authorized Saab dealer. In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other than approximately ...the fuel filler cap is driven largely under stop-and-go conditions or about 300 miles (500 km) of fuel remains in new brake pads New brake pads take time to notice a problem with the fuel low level indicator illuminated. 140 Starting and driving NOTE The engine control module (...