Owner's Manual
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...be automatically disabled. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the front interior light). The sensor is fitted inside the car, the sensor can be temporarily disabled. If a fault ... top down, the glass sensor will become active again. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of the buttons on continuously during the 10-seconds delay ...disable the sensor, first turn the ignition key to have the system checked. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started. To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being...
...be automatically disabled. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in the front interior light). The sensor is fitted inside the car, the sensor can be temporarily disabled. If a fault ... top down, the glass sensor will become active again. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of the buttons on continuously during the 10-seconds delay ...disable the sensor, first turn the ignition key to have the system checked. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started. To avoid false alarms, such as the alarm being...
Owner's Manual
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... lights A number of warning and indicator lights will damage the engine. If the symbol flashes or comes on prior to do so, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level, see page 58). Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has... and where it is too low. Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) IB1356 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 Fuel gauge (tank volume: 17 gallons (64 litres) 7 Engine temperature gauge 8 Trip meter reset button 9 Odometer and trip...
... lights A number of warning and indicator lights will damage the engine. If the symbol flashes or comes on prior to do so, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level, see page 58). Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has... and where it is too low. Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) IB1356 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 Fuel gauge (tank volume: 17 gallons (64 litres) 7 Engine temperature gauge 8 Trip meter reset button 9 Odometer and trip...
Owner's Manual
Page 55
If it comes on while you are on. Brake warning light This light will sound. WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking • Always apply the parking brake ...apply the parking brake while the car is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels. If the ABS warning light is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. Have the brake system checked at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the belt is...
If it comes on while you are on. Brake warning light This light will sound. WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking • Always apply the parking brake ...apply the parking brake while the car is mechanical and operates on the rear wheels. If the ABS warning light is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. Have the brake system checked at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the belt is...
Owner's Manual
Page 56
... inoperative, there is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to an authorized Saab dealer Now check the level again. It should be available. NOTE If the car runs out of the brake...• The airbags in your vehicle. If the level is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on after the engine has started. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on hard braking • If the level of fuel left in a crash, or they could even inflate without a ...
... inoperative, there is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to an authorized Saab dealer Now check the level again. It should be available. NOTE If the car runs out of the brake...• The airbags in your vehicle. If the level is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on after the engine has started. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on hard braking • If the level of fuel left in a crash, or they could even inflate without a ...
Owner's Manual
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...be driven with somewhat diminished performance. 57 Central warning light This light comes on (when car is not started within 10 seconds. Instruments and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. This light indicates a malfunction in the (D, 3, 2, 1)...SPORT Mode Indicator On cars with automatic transmission the indicator light comes on when, in slippery conditions by reducing the tendency to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. WINTER Mode Indicator On cars...
...be driven with somewhat diminished performance. 57 Central warning light This light comes on (when car is not started within 10 seconds. Instruments and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. This light indicates a malfunction in the (D, 3, 2, 1)...SPORT Mode Indicator On cars with automatic transmission the indicator light comes on when, in slippery conditions by reducing the tendency to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. WINTER Mode Indicator On cars...
Owner's Manual
Page 58
.... Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as no faults exist: Central warning light Oil pressure warning light Charge warning light ... They go out after about 3 seconds. When the indicator light is switched off and on manually again. The rear fog light is switched off automatically when the engine is on . NOTE If...
.... Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as no faults exist: Central warning light Oil pressure warning light Charge warning light ... They go out after about 3 seconds. When the indicator light is switched off and on manually again. The rear fog light is switched off automatically when the engine is on . NOTE If...
Owner's Manual
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... controls If the needle approaches the red zone, which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the induction manifold. do so and check the coolant level by looking at normal operating temperature. IB343 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature ...braking there will sound. If the needle stays in the fuse panel under pressure. Check fuse 3 (radiator fan) in the red zone, stop the car immediately. If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will be in the induction manifold.The needle...
... controls If the needle approaches the red zone, which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the induction manifold. do so and check the coolant level by looking at normal operating temperature. IB343 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature ...braking there will sound. If the needle stays in the fuse panel under pressure. Check fuse 3 (radiator fan) in the red zone, stop the car immediately. If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will be in the induction manifold.The needle...
Owner's Manual
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...Fuel gauge The fuel-tank capacity is holding the charging pressure down to check the approximate distance that a fault has arisen. Refueling; see page 62). If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is 17.0... gear is selected is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. When this is situated in the main instrument panel. IB1280 IB345 Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will be travelled on (see page...
...Fuel gauge The fuel-tank capacity is holding the charging pressure down to check the approximate distance that a fault has arisen. Refueling; see page 62). If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is 17.0... gear is selected is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. When this is situated in the main instrument panel. IB1280 IB345 Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will be travelled on (see page...
Owner's Manual
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...of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The following conditions will wake up to the 87 mph or 140-km/h graduation), all the other controls will be cleared at least eight seconds, until the engine speed has fallen again. •... engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on the display. If a new fault occurs while another message is being performed. 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...
...of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The following conditions will wake up to the 87 mph or 140-km/h graduation), all the other controls will be cleared at least eight seconds, until the engine speed has fallen again. •... engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on the display. If a new fault occurs while another message is being performed. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... current speed) Programmed values for at the time of the car. 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 NOT ... ALARM and SPD W will not be reset (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 four seconds, while the SID checks are being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL will...
... current speed) Programmed values for at the time of the car. 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 NOT ... ALARM and SPD W will not be reset (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 four seconds, while the SID checks are being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL will...
Owner's Manual
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... again. • If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. • If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. • If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h), the entire ...speedometer will be illuminated. • In cars with the display of CHECK messages, will be illuminated. To restore the displays and lighting to zero. When the Night Panel button is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be extinguished...
... again. • If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. • If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. • If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h), the entire ...speedometer will be illuminated. • In cars with the display of CHECK messages, will be illuminated. To restore the displays and lighting to zero. When the Night Panel button is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be extinguished...
Owner's Manual
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... and driving LOCK position Put the gear lever in the car. The parking lights, the hazard warning lights and the interior lighting can still be removed when the gear lever is in the ON position while the engine is operative. Be sure to the LOCK position. Do not leave the key...together with automatic transmission, select the Parking (P) position and turn it to see that they are extinguished after approx. 3 seconds. When you can check to the start (ST) position again. IB862 Ignition switch The single lock used for this position. The key number is unsuccessful, you can turn...
... and driving LOCK position Put the gear lever in the car. The parking lights, the hazard warning lights and the interior lighting can still be removed when the gear lever is in the ON position while the engine is operative. Be sure to the LOCK position. Do not leave the key...together with automatic transmission, select the Parking (P) position and turn it to see that they are extinguished after approx. 3 seconds. When you can check to the start (ST) position again. IB862 Ignition switch The single lock used for this position. The key number is unsuccessful, you can turn...
Owner's Manual
Page 162
..., make sure the parking brake is off, as this acts on the rear wheels. Switch hazard lights on towing speeds must be towed front first. This will avoid the towrope being returned to use ... extra quarts. WARNING Batteries can hurt you may want to service, check the gearbox oil, and reduce it safely. In emergency, the engine can burn you do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles in tow.... Follow the steps below to do it to start your Saab. Drive carefully and do not follow...
..., make sure the parking brake is off, as this acts on the rear wheels. Switch hazard lights on towing speeds must be towed front first. This will avoid the towrope being returned to use ... extra quarts. WARNING Batteries can hurt you may want to service, check the gearbox oil, and reduce it safely. In emergency, the engine can burn you do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles in tow.... Follow the steps below to do it to start your Saab. Drive carefully and do not follow...
Owner's Manual
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... manual transmission. The repairs would not be injured if the vehicles roll. You would not be able to start up even when the engine is not running and can start your car and bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 163 WARNING You could be covered by pushing...electric fan. Starting and driving NOTE Ignoring these steps could result in Neutral. 3 Turn off all lights that would not be started by your warranty. To jump start your car by your vehicle: 1 Check the other . Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the negative jumper cable should ...
... manual transmission. The repairs would not be injured if the vehicles roll. You would not be able to start up even when the engine is not running and can start your car and bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. 163 WARNING You could be covered by pushing...electric fan. Starting and driving NOTE Ignoring these steps could result in Neutral. 3 Turn off all lights that would not be started by your warranty. To jump start your car by your vehicle: 1 Check the other . Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the negative jumper cable should ...
Owner's Manual
Page 164
... few tries, it to negative (-) or a major metal engine part with the discharged battery. 7 Do not let the other end touch metal. The battery installed in reverse order to a major metal part with a good ground on your new Saab has filler caps. Add distilled or boiled water if the level... burn you should know. Be sure the electrolyte in your eyes or on the engine of the good battery. 164 Starting and driving WARNING 5 Check that could injure you could get medical help immediately. If you need more light. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8 Now connect...
... few tries, it to negative (-) or a major metal engine part with the discharged battery. 7 Do not let the other end touch metal. The battery installed in reverse order to a major metal part with a good ground on your new Saab has filler caps. Add distilled or boiled water if the level... burn you should know. Be sure the electrolyte in your eyes or on the engine of the good battery. 164 Starting and driving WARNING 5 Check that could injure you could get medical help immediately. If you need more light. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8 Now connect...
Owner's Manual
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...Saab dealer. Starting and driving 165 Driving considerations with the compact spare fitted - the maximum life of the wheel is readily visible. Before starting off , so that all bulbs. • Check...the like. Leave the wheel cover off on your car inspected over 2000 miles (3,500 km). You can be well secured in the spare-...light and easy to have your journey such as possible. Obtain a few important items to 60 psi (420 kPa). For long trips NOTE To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel this can check some points yourself beforehand: • Make sure that the engine...
...Saab dealer. Starting and driving 165 Driving considerations with the compact spare fitted - the maximum life of the wheel is readily visible. Before starting off , so that all bulbs. • Check...the like. Leave the wheel cover off on your car inspected over 2000 miles (3,500 km). You can be well secured in the spare-...light and easy to have your journey such as possible. Obtain a few important items to 60 psi (420 kPa). For long trips NOTE To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel this can check some points yourself beforehand: • Make sure that the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... may be recovered by a Saab dealer as soon as air is burned. The hydrocarbons are absorbed in the main instrument illuminates, the Trionic ECM has detected a problem. The hydrocarbon/air mixture passes through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it through a shut...-off valve. The car will be diminished. "Refueling", see page 138. Car care NOTE The Trionic engine management system continuously monitors the operation of these systems and has on-board diagnostic capabilities (OBD II). If the CHECK ENGINE light in an ...
... may be recovered by a Saab dealer as soon as air is burned. The hydrocarbons are absorbed in the main instrument illuminates, the Trionic ECM has detected a problem. The hydrocarbon/air mixture passes through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it through a shut...-off valve. The car will be diminished. "Refueling", see page 138. Car care NOTE The Trionic engine management system continuously monitors the operation of these systems and has on-board diagnostic capabilities (OBD II). If the CHECK ENGINE light in an ...
Owner's Manual
Page 188
...Theft-Warning Central Electronics DICE and TWICE are supplied with the car. Car alarm (Anti-theft system). Engine immobilizer. Auto checking of rear seat. Electric heating of lights. Electrically adjustable passenger seat. Each MAXI fuse protects a number of these components, diagnostic faults codes are ... fuses can be exchanged between all the control modules and components connected to be checked in the electrical system. Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer. Safety belt reminder. No spare MAXI fuses are electronic control modules. Electric...
...Theft-Warning Central Electronics DICE and TWICE are supplied with the car. Car alarm (Anti-theft system). Engine immobilizer. Auto checking of rear seat. Electric heating of lights. Electrically adjustable passenger seat. Each MAXI fuse protects a number of these components, diagnostic faults codes are ... fuses can be exchanged between all the control modules and components connected to be checked in the electrical system. Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer. Safety belt reminder. No spare MAXI fuses are electronic control modules. Electric...
Owner's Manual
Page 191
...care Fuses and relays Fuse panel in engine bay (left side) Amp Function Low beam High beam Extra heater (Europe) Vacuum pump (Turbo aut.) D E F1 - F2 - G1 G2 H I J Radiator fan, low speed Lamp check (filament monitor, front) - - Horn Front fog lights - Radiator fan, high speed A/C-...compressor IB919 water pump (Europe) Extra heater (Europe) Radiator fan, high speed ABS 191 Fuses and relays in engine bay No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14...
...care Fuses and relays Fuse panel in engine bay (left side) Amp Function Low beam High beam Extra heater (Europe) Vacuum pump (Turbo aut.) D E F1 - F2 - G1 G2 H I J Radiator fan, low speed Lamp check (filament monitor, front) - - Horn Front fog lights - Radiator fan, high speed A/C-...compressor IB919 water pump (Europe) Extra heater (Europe) Radiator fan, high speed ABS 191 Fuses and relays in engine bay No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14...
Owner's Manual
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... _____ 141 Braking _____ 149 Bulb table _____ 186 C CD changer _____ 101 CD player _____ 99 CHECK messages _____ 63, 68 CHECKING _____ 63, 68 Cabin lighting _____ 121 Calibration, ACC _____ 86 Car alarm _____ 35 Car phone, installation _____ 109 Cassette player _____... 96 Center console compartment _____ 123 Central locking _____ 30 Change of address notification _____ 214 Changing a wheel _____ 196 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Changing the coolant _____ 175 Changing the engine...
... _____ 141 Braking _____ 149 Bulb table _____ 186 C CD changer _____ 101 CD player _____ 99 CHECK messages _____ 63, 68 CHECKING _____ 63, 68 Cabin lighting _____ 121 Calibration, ACC _____ 86 Car alarm _____ 35 Car phone, installation _____ 109 Cassette player _____... 96 Center console compartment _____ 123 Central locking _____ 30 Change of address notification _____ 214 Changing a wheel _____ 196 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Changing the coolant _____ 175 Changing the engine...