Owner's Manual
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...control stalk 71 Turn signal & lane change indicators _____ 72 Headlamp wipers _____ 180 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Taillights _____ 183 Stop lights _____ 183 Light switches _____ 71 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Central locking _____ Interior locking buttons ____ Trunk lock _____ Child safety lock catch ____ ...trailer _____ 156 Trunk lid lock _____ Lowering the rear seat ____ Trunk _____ 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 _____...
...control stalk 71 Turn signal & lane change indicators _____ 72 Headlamp wipers _____ 180 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Taillights _____ 183 Stop lights _____ 183 Light switches _____ 71 Changing bulbs _____ 181 Central locking _____ Interior locking buttons ____ Trunk lock _____ Child safety lock catch ____ ...trailer _____ 156 Trunk lid lock _____ Lowering the rear seat ____ Trunk _____ 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 _____...
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5 Interior Internal rearview mirror _____ 124 Door mirrors _____ 124 Vanity mirror _____ 122 Interior lighting switch _____ 121 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 185 Power steering _____ 226 Steering-wheel adjustment 118 Airbag _____ 22 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety-belt care _____ 199 Airbag ... 119 Sunroof _____ 120 Convertible _____ 42 Ignition switch _____ 134 Starting the engine _____ 135 Engine break-in period _____ 140 Parking _____ 151 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 154 Gear changing _____ 141 Manual transmission ____ 141 Automatic transmission __ 141 IB1353
5 Interior Internal rearview mirror _____ 124 Door mirrors _____ 124 Vanity mirror _____ 122 Interior lighting switch _____ 121 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 185 Power steering _____ 226 Steering-wheel adjustment 118 Airbag _____ 22 Safety belts _____ 12 Safety-belt care _____ 199 Airbag ... 119 Sunroof _____ 120 Convertible _____ 42 Ignition switch _____ 134 Starting the engine _____ 135 Engine break-in period _____ 140 Parking _____ 151 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 154 Gear changing _____ 141 Manual transmission ____ 141 Automatic transmission __ 141 IB1353
Owner's Manual
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... also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate. • Never attach anything you are driving, have in your seat as far back as a pipe, for a short time. The steering...a second impact occurring in the same incident. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could result in injury...generator that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. Safety Operation of the airbag in a front-end collision. 23 WARNING Moment of impact. ...
... also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate. • Never attach anything you are driving, have in your seat as far back as a pipe, for a short time. The steering...a second impact occurring in the same incident. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could result in injury...generator that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly, it will be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. Safety Operation of the airbag in a front-end collision. 23 WARNING Moment of impact. ...
Owner's Manual
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... SID to prevent a dead battery. Changing the battery of the remote control in the event of an accident. IB843 After changing the battery you are driving will reduce the likelihood of: • Children, in the remote control falls below a predetermined level the SID will be operated from a door bursting open , the...
... SID to prevent a dead battery. Changing the battery of the remote control in the event of an accident. IB843 After changing the battery you are driving will reduce the likelihood of: • Children, in the remote control falls below a predetermined level the SID will be operated from a door bursting open , the...
Owner's Manual
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...seconds after the engine has started. 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... meter This symbol comes on while you are driving, stop as soon as possible and where it is too low...
...seconds after the engine has started. 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... meter This symbol comes on while you are driving, stop as soon as possible and where it is too low...
Owner's Manual
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... before removing the ignition key • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is on (see page 176. WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Have the brake system checked at the same time, the... broken, battery charging will come on while you are on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. If it comes on and a chime will also come on together with the parking brake on, will sound. The light will show when the parking brake is moving (see page 179). The parking brake is...
... before removing the ignition key • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is on (see page 176. WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Have the brake system checked at the same time, the... broken, battery charging will come on while you are on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. If it comes on and a chime will also come on together with the parking brake on, will sound. The light will show when the parking brake is moving (see page 179). The parking brake is...
Owner's Manual
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...in the tank. If the level is turned to the Start or Drive position. It should be available. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you may drive the car, with will still be towed to an authorized Saab dealer For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of... without the ABS function will come on after the engine has started. If the level is still normal, you start your vehicle. Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to yourself or others, have the brake system checked.
...in the tank. If the level is turned to the Start or Drive position. It should be available. WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you may drive the car, with will still be towed to an authorized Saab dealer For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of... without the ABS function will come on after the engine has started. If the level is still normal, you start your vehicle. Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to yourself or others, have the brake system checked.
Owner's Manual
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... and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to spin the ...wheels. SPORT Mode Indicator On cars with automatic transmission the indicator light comes on when, in slippery conditions by again depressing the SPORT button; Quit Sport mode by reducing the tendency to your car serviced at an authorized Saab...
... and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to spin the ...wheels. SPORT Mode Indicator On cars with automatic transmission the indicator light comes on when, in slippery conditions by again depressing the SPORT button; Quit Sport mode by reducing the tendency to your car serviced at an authorized Saab...
Owner's Manual
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... selector lever to drive the car (see page 144). Even if the fault persists, it is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the SID. 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 ... Autochecking of lights, main instrument...
... selector lever to drive the car (see page 144). Even if the fault persists, it is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the SID. 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 ... Autochecking of lights, main instrument...
Owner's Manual
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... the red zone, which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the induction manifold. If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will then move within the white zone. Normally the needle should be...
... the red zone, which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the induction manifold. If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will then move within the white zone. Normally the needle should be...
Owner's Manual
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The number of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for ten seconds). • CHECK message generated in ... 174 138 39 39 39 144 212 63 Night Panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be displayed by pressing CLEAR once. Reset by pressing CLEAR. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with the specification of CHECK messages, will appear on the display for...
The number of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for ten seconds). • CHECK message generated in ... 174 138 39 39 39 144 212 63 Night Panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be displayed by pressing CLEAR once. Reset by pressing CLEAR. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with the specification of CHECK messages, will appear on the display for...
Owner's Manual
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... °C US miles mph US gallons °F 12 hours 12 hours 12 hours CHECK messages can be selected. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated. To restore the...System, SID or ACC (display comes on the main instrument panel will be illuminated. Instruments and controls Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be displayed in six language options: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian and Spanish.
... °C US miles mph US gallons °F 12 hours 12 hours 12 hours CHECK messages can be selected. Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated. To restore the...System, SID or ACC (display comes on the main instrument panel will be illuminated. Instruments and controls Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be displayed in six language options: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian and Spanish.
Owner's Manual
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... feature can be disconnected: switch off again when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Do not use parking lights when driving. Note that they are a Canadian Federal legal requirement. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 1. Headlights ...
... feature can be disconnected: switch off again when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Do not use parking lights when driving. Note that they are a Canadian Federal legal requirement. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, move the control stalk towards the steering wheel to position 1. Headlights ...
Owner's Manual
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...the warnings and indicators in reverse gear (manual gearbox cars) or the Parking (P) position (cars with the keys. The parking lights, the hazard warning lights and the interior lighting can remove the key, the car must turn the key to see that you turn the key back to a position between...the LOCK position. If starting is not running. The key number is prevented. Do not leave the key in this position. 134 Starting and driving LOCK position Put the gear lever in this position. They are functioning properly. When you can only be illuminated. Start position (ST) The...
...the warnings and indicators in reverse gear (manual gearbox cars) or the Parking (P) position (cars with the keys. The parking lights, the hazard warning lights and the interior lighting can remove the key, the car must turn the key to see that you turn the key back to a position between...the LOCK position. If starting is not running. The key number is prevented. Do not leave the key in this position. 134 Starting and driving LOCK position Put the gear lever in this position. They are functioning properly. When you can only be illuminated. Start position (ST) The...
Owner's Manual
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...for some time. Try the other key. Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started as the engine oil warning light has gone out to enable the engine to emit a ticking noise, which can cause the hydraulic cam followers to attain its normal temperature as ...after starting . NOTE Take care not to spill drinks or to start If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears on an authorized Saab dealer for about 10 seconds. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before...
...for some time. Try the other key. Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started as the engine oil warning light has gone out to enable the engine to emit a ticking noise, which can cause the hydraulic cam followers to attain its normal temperature as ...after starting . NOTE Take care not to spill drinks or to start If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears on an authorized Saab dealer for about 10 seconds. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before...
Owner's Manual
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... the clutch pedal must lift the ring underneath the gear-lever knob. It is warmed up " light on the gear lever. The light begins to work after the vehicle is inadvisable to drive with a manual transmission have your hand resting on the gear lever, as this could cause an ...• Never park the car with the selector lever in overreving and possible damage to follow the shift-up recommendations in all driving conditions, for example, when driving in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill grades. To change gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it into reverse...
... the clutch pedal must lift the ring underneath the gear-lever knob. It is warmed up " light on the gear lever. The light begins to work after the vehicle is inadvisable to drive with a manual transmission have your hand resting on the gear lever, as this could cause an ...• Never park the car with the selector lever in overreving and possible damage to follow the shift-up recommendations in all driving conditions, for example, when driving in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill grades. To change gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it into reverse...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel economy, is the default setting when the engine is moved, this mode, the transmission starts in the transmission. The SPORT indicator light is moved. In this will result in abnormal wear in 3rd gear, to The electronic control module for the automatic transmission can be ... lever out of the selector lever is in Normal mode. see page 147). The ignition key can be moved between certain positions. 142 Starting and driving P R N D 3 2 1 IB1280 Selector lever 1 Catch 2 Button for SPORT position 3 Button for selector movement The detent button on the selector lever has ...
... fuel economy, is the default setting when the engine is moved, this mode, the transmission starts in the transmission. The SPORT indicator light is moved. In this will result in abnormal wear in 3rd gear, to The electronic control module for the automatic transmission can be ... lever out of the selector lever is in Normal mode. see page 147). The ignition key can be moved between certain positions. 142 Starting and driving P R N D 3 2 1 IB1280 Selector lever 1 Catch 2 Button for SPORT position 3 Button for selector movement The detent button on the selector lever has ...
Owner's Manual
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...be started , but first ensure that the parking brake is at a complete standstill. To prevent the engine and transmission from the engine. The normal drive position (D) is determined by the throttle (accelerator) position and the speed of the car. Position 3 is recommended on , to prevent the car... (up and down ) between 1st and 2nd gear will give the gear time to engage (car starts to position 2 at traffic lights. 145 D The Drive position (D) is recommended in a traffic jam. The detent-release button must be pressed before touching the accelerator. Always apply the parking brake...
...be started , but first ensure that the parking brake is at a complete standstill. To prevent the engine and transmission from the engine. The normal drive position (D) is determined by the throttle (accelerator) position and the speed of the car. Position 3 is recommended on , to prevent the car... (up and down ) between 1st and 2nd gear will give the gear time to engage (car starts to position 2 at traffic lights. 145 D The Drive position (D) is recommended in a traffic jam. The detent-release button must be pressed before touching the accelerator. Always apply the parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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...switch to the desired speed and press SET/+. To increase the preset speed Accelerate to RES/-. When the system is ON, the CRUISE indicator light will appear on the main instrument panel and will effect a gradual reduction in and release when the desired speed is reached. Press it ...in speed until the button is released. 148 Starting and driving Temporary increase in dense traffic or on winding roads • To prevent the system being activated inadvertently, set the control to OFF when you...
...switch to the desired speed and press SET/+. To increase the preset speed Accelerate to RES/-. When the system is ON, the CRUISE indicator light will appear on the main instrument panel and will effect a gradual reduction in and release when the desired speed is reached. Press it ...in speed until the button is released. 148 Starting and driving Temporary increase in dense traffic or on winding roads • To prevent the system being activated inadvertently, set the control to OFF when you...
Owner's Manual
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... i.e. If the road is slippery, the ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on the ABS warning light if a fault is past! 150 Starting and driving ABS brakes WARNING • The additional safety afforded by the ABS system is not designed to allow drivers to...test the condition of the brake pressure is equipped with ABS - When the ABS system is retained. modulation of the road and adapt your driving accordingly. IB878 The ABS system has a built-in diagnostic function which distributes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels in progress, ...
... i.e. If the road is slippery, the ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on the ABS warning light if a fault is past! 150 Starting and driving ABS brakes WARNING • The additional safety afforded by the ABS system is not designed to allow drivers to...test the condition of the brake pressure is equipped with ABS - When the ABS system is retained. modulation of the road and adapt your driving accordingly. IB878 The ABS system has a built-in diagnostic function which distributes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels in progress, ...