Owner's Manual
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..., 154 Jack _____ 203 Fuel gauge _____ 53 Fuel filler flap _____ 134 Refueling _____ 134 Fuel economy _____ 149 Fuel grade _____ 228 Brakes and braking _____ Winter driving _____ Wheels and tires _____ Wheel changing _____ Spare wheel _____ Wheel and tire specifications ____ IB580 146 150 198 203 154...
..., 154 Jack _____ 203 Fuel gauge _____ 53 Fuel filler flap _____ 134 Refueling _____ 134 Fuel economy _____ 149 Fuel grade _____ 228 Brakes and braking _____ Winter driving _____ Wheels and tires _____ Wheel changing _____ Spare wheel _____ Wheel and tire specifications ____ IB580 146 150 198 203 154...
Owner's Manual
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... 235 Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192...
... 235 Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192...
Owner's Manual
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... 235 Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192...
... 235 Engine: description _____ Engine oil level: checking _____ Engine oil: changing _____ Engine oil specification _____ 170 171 172 229 Brakes and braking _____ ABS brakes _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ 146 146 175 233 233 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192...
Owner's Manual
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for correct procedures. Moving belt WL3 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Une methode Muile de compresseur de service erronee peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. Failure to follow prescribed procedures can ... personnel only. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. Consulter le manuel de service. Refrigerant: 875 g of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil The A/C system complies with SAE J639. WL2 WL35 Ne pas desserrer les connexions du systeme A/C Charge: 875 g R134a...
for correct procedures. Moving belt WL3 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Une methode Muile de compresseur de service erronee peut causes des lesions. 145cc PAG oil ND-8 ou L'ENTRETIEN DOIT ETRE FAIT PAR UN PERSONNAL SAAB oil 4319752 QUALIFIE. Failure to follow prescribed procedures can ... personnel only. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. Consulter le manuel de service. Refrigerant: 875 g of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil The A/C system complies with SAE J639. WL2 WL35 Ne pas desserrer les connexions du systeme A/C Charge: 875 g R134a...
Owner's Manual
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...loads. length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your owner´s manual. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to lift. 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up . Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). Max. IB989 Jack - Jack is not loose. 8 Lower car. IB336 ...Jack (Text printed on jack) Use on Saab 9-5 & 9-3.Use on firm and level ground. - Never crawl underneath car when it...
...loads. length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your owner´s manual. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to lift. 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up . Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). Max. IB989 Jack - Jack is not loose. 8 Lower car. IB336 ...Jack (Text printed on jack) Use on Saab 9-5 & 9-3.Use on firm and level ground. - Never crawl underneath car when it...
Owner's Manual
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The retractor locks up automatically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs. • Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by being crushed together in the event ...
The retractor locks up automatically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a collision occurs. • Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by being crushed together in the event ...
Owner's Manual
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... the lap strap. See page 207 for all three rear-seat passengers. Then grip the diagonal part of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a possible collision, which could cause personal injury. • Check that it must be placed on the rear seat IB415 IB??? To release the belt...
... the lap strap. See page 207 for all three rear-seat passengers. Then grip the diagonal part of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a possible collision, which could cause personal injury. • Check that it must be placed on the rear seat IB415 IB??? To release the belt...
Owner's Manual
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... assistance for the steering will be inoperative because of brake failure! The parking brake is on (see page 179). This light will show when the parking brake is mechanical and operates on . Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If it comes on while you are on... the rear wheels. Danger of a fault (see pages 175 / 176). Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 47 Warning, charging...
... assistance for the steering will be inoperative because of brake failure! The parking brake is on (see page 179). This light will show when the parking brake is mechanical and operates on . Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. If it comes on while you are on... the rear wheels. Danger of a fault (see pages 175 / 176). Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 47 Warning, charging...
Owner's Manual
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...in the ABS system. For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid (see page 58). Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be towed to an authorized... light and alarm: • Airbag system. • Low oil pressure in engine. • Parking brake is on hard braking. • If the level of the rear wheels locking up on (when car is moving). • Brake fluid level low. • Fault detected in the reservoir is below the MIN mark, the car...
...in the ABS system. For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid (see page 58). Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be towed to an authorized... light and alarm: • Airbag system. • Low oil pressure in engine. • Parking brake is on hard braking. • If the level of the rear wheels locking up on (when car is moving). • Brake fluid level low. • Fault detected in the reservoir is below the MIN mark, the car...
Owner's Manual
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... engine-related problem. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g., apply the brakes, disengage transmission, turn , can cause the catalytic converter to be mistaken for rear light. Indicator, rear fog light This light shows when the rear fog...
... engine-related problem. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g., apply the brakes, disengage transmission, turn , can cause the catalytic converter to be mistaken for rear light. Indicator, rear fog light This light shows when the rear fog...
Owner's Manual
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... displayed, the message relating to acknowledge a message, whereupon it will not be displayed: Message FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE TEST BRAKE LIGHTS FILL COOLANT FLUID REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP TIME FOR SERVICE 2) 1) Resetting values...
... displayed, the message relating to acknowledge a message, whereupon it will not be displayed: Message FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE TEST BRAKE LIGHTS FILL COOLANT FLUID REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP TIME FOR SERVICE 2) 1) Resetting values...
Owner's Manual
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Depress the brake pedal. 2 This message will be displayed approximately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is reduced, and only the most important instruments and ... Panel button is moved from D to be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on the main instrument panel will operate as normal, except "Frost warning", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is pressed, only the speedometer will be...
Depress the brake pedal. 2 This message will be displayed approximately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is reduced, and only the most important instruments and ... Panel button is moved from D to be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on the main instrument panel will operate as normal, except "Frost warning", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is pressed, only the speedometer will be...
Owner's Manual
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Interior equipment and trunk 103 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. IB1161 WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of the lumbar support. IB402 Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. IB403 Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or an accident.
Interior equipment and trunk 103 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. IB1161 WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of the lumbar support. IB402 Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. IB403 Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or an accident.
Owner's Manual
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... moving parts. • Never place heavy objects on the respective courtesy handle to release it. 4 Fold down the backrest. 3 4 WARNING • Rear-seat passengers should brake suddenly or be folded independently.
... moving parts. • Never place heavy objects on the respective courtesy handle to release it. 4 Fold down the backrest. 3 4 WARNING • Rear-seat passengers should brake suddenly or be folded independently.
Owner's Manual
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... items using the four tie down or the trunk pass-through hatch is open, even small items can be thrown around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in the trunk. Interior equipment and trunk WARNING • Place heavy items closest to their normal position.
... items using the four tie down or the trunk pass-through hatch is open, even small items can be thrown around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in the trunk. Interior equipment and trunk WARNING • Place heavy items closest to their normal position.
Owner's Manual
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... (2 metres) in as possible. Items should not weigh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor be carried inside the trunk. See the label on hard braking. • Do not exceed the load capacity of the car moving off the engine and apply the handbrake. WARNING • Anchor the load securely (e.g.
... (2 metres) in as possible. Items should not weigh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor be carried inside the trunk. See the label on hard braking. • Do not exceed the load capacity of the car moving off the engine and apply the handbrake. WARNING • Anchor the load securely (e.g.
Owner's Manual
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... folding the rear seat so that no one is injured by raising the opening handle. 5 Adjust the front seat for the outer seating positions should brake suddenly or be put in their respective belt clips near the back rest to prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to...
... folding the rear seat so that no one is injured by raising the opening handle. 5 Adjust the front seat for the outer seating positions should brake suddenly or be put in their respective belt clips near the back rest to prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to...
Owner's Manual
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.... against cargo displacement in this position. These nets are locked. 121 WARNING • The driving characteristics of the car can be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a collision. • Unsecured and heavy cargo can intrude into the passenger compartment during hard... braking, sudden avoidance maneuvers and in the event of loads. • If possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load because ...
.... against cargo displacement in this position. These nets are locked. 121 WARNING • The driving characteristics of the car can be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a collision. • Unsecured and heavy cargo can intrude into the passenger compartment during hard... braking, sudden avoidance maneuvers and in the event of loads. • If possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load because ...
Owner's Manual
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IB1217 Attaching the cargo net to prevent objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy braking or in the event of a collision. • Take extra care when tipping the wide section of the rear seat forwards if the car has a pull-...
IB1217 Attaching the cargo net to prevent objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy braking or in the event of a collision. • Take extra care when tipping the wide section of the rear seat forwards if the car has a pull-...
Owner's Manual
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.../tire fitted ...Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open ...Driving with a roof rack load ...Driving with a load ...Towing the car ...Jump starting ... 151 152 Parking brake ...Parking... 162 162 154 154 155 157 158 160 Starting and driving 129 Starting and driving IB597 Ignition switch ...Starting the engine ...Important considerations for...
.../tire fitted ...Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open ...Driving with a roof rack load ...Driving with a load ...Towing the car ...Jump starting ... 151 152 Parking brake ...Parking... 162 162 154 154 155 157 158 160 Starting and driving 129 Starting and driving IB597 Ignition switch ...Starting the engine ...Important considerations for...