Owner's Manual
Page 7
...8226; Keep battery upright • Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing • In the event of R134a. Do not undo or remove any connections in even after engine has been switched off. Refrigerant: 770 g of an accident, flush affected area promptly with SAE J639. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil... SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10. The A/C system complies with water and seek medical help. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF ...
...8226; Keep battery upright • Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing • In the event of R134a. Do not undo or remove any connections in even after engine has been switched off. Refrigerant: 770 g of an accident, flush affected area promptly with SAE J639. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil... SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10. The A/C system complies with water and seek medical help. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF ...
Owner's Manual
Page 36
...key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is immobilized. Each time the key is verified, the engine can be secured by repeating the procedure for the sound of the buttons on the top of the...hood is open or if the ignition switch is activated. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of ten seconds will be enabled again by the alarm ... a fault is detected in the front interior light). In this case, you turn off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is in the transmitter) "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" will once ...
...key is inserted in the ignition, a signal is immobilized. Each time the key is verified, the engine can be secured by repeating the procedure for the sound of the buttons on the top of the...hood is open or if the ignition switch is activated. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of ten seconds will be enabled again by the alarm ... a fault is detected in the front interior light). In this case, you turn off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is in the transmitter) "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" will once ...
Owner's Manual
Page 55
...unsatisfactory. If the ABS warning light is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Brake warning light This light will sound. WARNING • Always apply ...the parking brake when parking • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key • Do not apply the parking brake while the...
...unsatisfactory. If the ABS warning light is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Brake warning light This light will sound. WARNING • Always apply ...the parking brake when parking • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key • Do not apply the parking brake while the...
Owner's Manual
Page 60
..., the turbo-compressor produces an overpressure in the induction manifold. Under low load and while the engine is braking there will be in the middle of the scale when the engine is safe to do not remove the cap. If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and... the car as soon as it is at the level visible through the plastic tank - Check fuse 3 (radiator fan) in the red zone, stop the engine. The needle should not enter the red zone, since a monitoring system sets limits to heed this warning may result in personal injury. If the needle...
..., the turbo-compressor produces an overpressure in the induction manifold. Under low load and while the engine is braking there will be in the middle of the scale when the engine is safe to do not remove the cap. If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and... the car as soon as it is at the level visible through the plastic tank - Check fuse 3 (radiator fan) in the red zone, stop the engine. The needle should not enter the red zone, since a monitoring system sets limits to heed this warning may result in personal injury. If the needle...
Owner's Manual
Page 63
... 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. • If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. 1 This message cannot be removed by pressing CLEAR for switches and other instruments illumination will be cleared from the display.... Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with the specification of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Press...
... 4 gallons (15 liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. • If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. 1 This message cannot be removed by pressing CLEAR for switches and other instruments illumination will be cleared from the display.... Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with the specification of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Press...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
...eight seconds, until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a chime sounds. The message should be removed by pressing CLR for about four seconds, while the SID checks are being performed. Reset by ... W will be displayed by pressing CLR once. 68 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear to the left of the text on the display. When a... SID varies with the specification of priority. The number of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). It will appear on current speed) Programmed values for at least...
...eight seconds, until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a chime sounds. The message should be removed by pressing CLR for about four seconds, while the SID checks are being performed. Reset by ... W will be displayed by pressing CLR once. 68 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear to the left of the text on the display. When a... SID varies with the specification of priority. The number of messages that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). It will appear on current speed) Programmed values for at least...
Owner's Manual
Page 71
... switch. Headlights The headlights come on automatically when the ignition switch is in Canada: Daytime Running Lights must be disconnected as they go off the engine and remove fuse No. 15 (see page 73). Instruments and controls 71 Switches Daytime running lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on when...
... switch. Headlights The headlights come on automatically when the ignition switch is in Canada: Daytime Running Lights must be disconnected as they go off the engine and remove fuse No. 15 (see page 73). Instruments and controls 71 Switches Daytime running lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on when...
Owner's Manual
Page 128
IB090 Switch off the engine and set the parking brake before loading or unloading long objects. 128 Interior equipment, trunk IB853 Removing the parcel shelf 1 Open the trunk lid. 2 Unhook the rubber ties. 3 Lift the rear parcel shelf and pull it away from the guide pins in ...
IB090 Switch off the engine and set the parking brake before loading or unloading long objects. 128 Interior equipment, trunk IB853 Removing the parcel shelf 1 Open the trunk lid. 2 Unhook the rubber ties. 3 Lift the rear parcel shelf and pull it away from the guide pins in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 134
...position Gear lever is operative. The key number is in the center console located between OFF and LOCK before you can remove the key, the car must turn it . For cars with automatic transmission, select the Parking (P) position and turn... electrical system is not locked (manual transmission). Restarting the starter motor is not running. When you can only be removed when the gear lever is unsuccessful, you must be illuminated. If starting is in this plastic tab since it springs... LOCK position. Do not leave the key in the ON position while the engine is prevented.
...position Gear lever is operative. The key number is in the center console located between OFF and LOCK before you can remove the key, the car must turn it . For cars with automatic transmission, select the Parking (P) position and turn... electrical system is not locked (manual transmission). Restarting the starter motor is not running. When you can only be removed when the gear lever is unsuccessful, you must be illuminated. If starting is in this plastic tab since it springs... LOCK position. Do not leave the key in the ON position while the engine is prevented.
Owner's Manual
Page 135
... - at very low temperatures, you may need to 50 seconds. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before starting the engine in the garage. • There is also a danger of CO poisoning if the exhaust system is... manual gearbox To start , the trouble may not operate properly. Call on top of the buttons on the remote control (the LED on an authorized Saab dealer for at the factory and will not need to run the starter for up to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Do not open...
... - at very low temperatures, you may need to 50 seconds. Starting and driving 135 Starting the engine WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before starting the engine in the garage. • There is also a danger of CO poisoning if the exhaust system is... manual gearbox To start , the trouble may not operate properly. Call on top of the buttons on the remote control (the LED on an authorized Saab dealer for at the factory and will not need to run the starter for up to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Do not open...
Owner's Manual
Page 142
Three modes for the automatic transmission can be removed when the selector lever is in the P position. This means gear ...result in abnormal wear in 3rd gear, to The electronic control module for the automatic transmission receives information on engine torque and road speed. If the accelerator is depressed while the lever is moved, this mode, the transmission... for WINTER position IB865 Indication of gear position on the main instrument panel When the car is stationary, the engine must have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park. Detent positions for use...
Three modes for the automatic transmission can be removed when the selector lever is in the P position. This means gear ...result in abnormal wear in 3rd gear, to The electronic control module for the automatic transmission receives information on engine torque and road speed. If the accelerator is depressed while the lever is moved, this mode, the transmission... for WINTER position IB865 Indication of gear position on the main instrument panel When the car is stationary, the engine must have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park. Detent positions for use...
Owner's Manual
Page 143
...of the park position, even if the ignition is ON. The automatic transmission has a special shift pattern during the first minute after a cold engine is reduction in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. IB947 Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up function comes into operation, it...again as soon as a screwdriver and push the lever downwards so that the catalytic converter will automatically revert to contact a Saab dealer. It allows gear changing to N. 5 Remove the tool. 6 Release the parking brake if the car is in the transmission are avoided. When the ignition is ...
...of the park position, even if the ignition is ON. The automatic transmission has a special shift pattern during the first minute after a cold engine is reduction in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. IB947 Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up function comes into operation, it...again as soon as a screwdriver and push the lever downwards so that the catalytic converter will automatically revert to contact a Saab dealer. It allows gear changing to N. 5 Remove the tool. 6 Release the parking brake if the car is in the transmission are avoided. When the ignition is ...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
... antifreeze before long-term parking. • Drain the washer-fluid reservoir and hoses. If freezing temperatures are recommended: • Run the engine to occur during the long-term parking, remove the battery and store it away from the curb and edge the car back until the wheels touch the curb. 3 Pointing uphill...
... antifreeze before long-term parking. • Drain the washer-fluid reservoir and hoses. If freezing temperatures are recommended: • Run the engine to occur during the long-term parking, remove the battery and store it away from the curb and edge the car back until the wheels touch the curb. 3 Pointing uphill...
Owner's Manual
Page 154
...already frozen. If the car is equipped with a removable electrical cabin heater that the brakes and tires be...- +70°F (+15 - +20°C). Always change up to prevent its freezing. Practical tests on the engine. Longer than lower. • Check fuel consumption regularly. Increased consumption can be connected. Condensation is not in use...have slightly higher pressure than 1.5 hours is outside in the outdoor temperature or by an authorized Saab dealer. The engine block heater is effective with de-icer. • Periodically during the winter, add gasoline anti...
...already frozen. If the car is equipped with a removable electrical cabin heater that the brakes and tires be...- +70°F (+15 - +20°C). Always change up to prevent its freezing. Practical tests on the engine. Longer than lower. • Check fuel consumption regularly. Increased consumption can be connected. Condensation is not in use...have slightly higher pressure than 1.5 hours is outside in the outdoor temperature or by an authorized Saab dealer. The engine block heater is effective with de-icer. • Periodically during the winter, add gasoline anti...
Owner's Manual
Page 156
... before starting a journey. Use a Saab-approved coolant. The engine temperature should decrease. If the temperature continues to rise with a 50/50 mixture of the scale) before removing the cap completely. 3 As soon as accessories. Saab recommends: • Use a Saab original hitch kit attachment which is designed...leave the engine running. 156 Starting and driving 2 If the engine is idling and the needle on expansion tank carefully. If the coolant needs topping up , as regards the right hitch kit for guidance on the expansion tank. • At the end of 2000 lbs (900...
... before starting a journey. Use a Saab-approved coolant. The engine temperature should decrease. If the temperature continues to rise with a 50/50 mixture of the scale) before removing the cap completely. 3 As soon as accessories. Saab recommends: • Use a Saab original hitch kit attachment which is designed...leave the engine running. 156 Starting and driving 2 If the engine is idling and the needle on expansion tank carefully. If the coolant needs topping up , as regards the right hitch kit for guidance on the expansion tank. • At the end of 2000 lbs (900...
Owner's Manual
Page 164
... to a major metal part with a good ground on your skin, flush the area with a good ground. Be sure the electrolyte in your new Saab has filler caps. Add distilled or boiled water if the level is there. Discharged batteries will get it to explode. You can build up under...an explosion. Use a flashlight if you should know. Do not get a short that could get it probably needs service. 12 Remove the cables in your eyes or on the engine of the good battery. If you don't, explosive gas could be blinded. 164 Starting and driving WARNING 5 Check that the jumper...
... to a major metal part with a good ground on your skin, flush the area with a good ground. Be sure the electrolyte in your new Saab has filler caps. Add distilled or boiled water if the level is there. Discharged batteries will get it to explode. You can build up under...an explosion. Use a flashlight if you should know. Do not get a short that could get it probably needs service. 12 Remove the cables in your eyes or on the engine of the good battery. If you don't, explosive gas could be blinded. 164 Starting and driving WARNING 5 Check that the jumper...
Owner's Manual
Page 172
... properly after it off . Make sure that the cap of the dipstick is screwed on level ground with a new washer. 5 Add new oil. Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level. The level must be carried out on the dipstick, but nor should be changed in the bottom... check the oil level in abnormal oil consumption. Drain plug Oil changing The engine oil must not be above the MAX mark. Take care, as the oil may be hot. 2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew and remove the oil filter. 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it be below the MIN...
... properly after it off . Make sure that the cap of the dipstick is screwed on level ground with a new washer. 5 Add new oil. Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level. The level must be carried out on the dipstick, but nor should be changed in the bottom... check the oil level in abnormal oil consumption. Drain plug Oil changing The engine oil must not be above the MAX mark. Take care, as the oil may be hot. 2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew and remove the oil filter. 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it be below the MIN...
Owner's Manual
Page 175
Use only Saab-approved coolant. 6 Add the coolant slowly to the expansion tank. NOTE Always mix the antifreeze with caution if the radiator is boiling when you open the drain cock, which is located on the inside of the radiator facing the engine bay. 3 Remove the filler cap on the tank. 8 Check the ...filler cap when the radiator is hot, loosen the expansion-tank filler cap a little to release the pressure. Loosen the cap carefully, and let the engine cool before removing the cap. • The cooling system is pressurized - hot coolant and vapor can escape when the filler cap is added, the...
Use only Saab-approved coolant. 6 Add the coolant slowly to the expansion tank. NOTE Always mix the antifreeze with caution if the radiator is boiling when you open the drain cock, which is located on the inside of the radiator facing the engine bay. 3 Remove the filler cap on the tank. 8 Check the ...filler cap when the radiator is hot, loosen the expansion-tank filler cap a little to release the pressure. Loosen the cap carefully, and let the engine cool before removing the cap. • The cooling system is pressurized - hot coolant and vapor can escape when the filler cap is added, the...
Owner's Manual
Page 181
... danger of fingers and hands being injured by pushing it up so that the three lugs fit into the corresponding slots in even when the engine is switched off the ignition before changing a bulb, to the side. Car care 181 Changing bulbs WARNING Before changing a bulb in the same light... unit as the headlight bulb. 1 Remove the bulb holder from the back of bulb, (e.g. NOTE Switch off . The oil on your fingers. NOTE Do not fit bulbs with a rating above 60...
... danger of fingers and hands being injured by pushing it up so that the three lugs fit into the corresponding slots in even when the engine is switched off the ignition before changing a bulb, to the side. Car care 181 Changing bulbs WARNING Before changing a bulb in the same light... unit as the headlight bulb. 1 Remove the bulb holder from the back of bulb, (e.g. NOTE Switch off . The oil on your fingers. NOTE Do not fit bulbs with a rating above 60...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
...handle to raise the wheel clear of the four jacking points (front or rear) located beneath the sills. Saab 9-3 Viggen: The front and rear jacking points are located behind covers that must be applied to the standard ...Car care 197 Position for jack When it just begins to lift the car. Jacking points for sequence. Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel. 7 Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in... the sill and that the base of the engine subframe. Tighten the studs enough for the studs and wheel to be placed under the rear floor. IB1311...
...handle to raise the wheel clear of the four jacking points (front or rear) located beneath the sills. Saab 9-3 Viggen: The front and rear jacking points are located behind covers that must be applied to the standard ...Car care 197 Position for jack When it just begins to lift the car. Jacking points for sequence. Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel. 7 Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in... the sill and that the base of the engine subframe. Tighten the studs enough for the studs and wheel to be placed under the rear floor. IB1311...