Owner's Manual
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... help. Supplied with the following engine variants: • 2.3t Ecopower. • 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. • 3.0t Ecopower. Since the policy at the back of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to meet special legal requirements in the manual are not approved by Saab Automobile AB can damage other parts...
... help. Supplied with the following engine variants: • 2.3t Ecopower. • 2.3 Turbo Ecopower. • 3.0t Ecopower. Since the policy at the back of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorporate modifications and to meet special legal requirements in the manual are not approved by Saab Automobile AB can damage other parts...
Owner's Manual
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3 Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights _____ Speedometer _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge _____ Engine temperature gauge _____ 46 53 52 53 53 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 54 Night panel _____ 59 Clock _____ 60 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 51, 147 Parking lights _____ 61 High/low...
3 Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights _____ Speedometer _____ Odometer and trip meter _____ Fuel gauge _____ Engine temperature gauge _____ 46 53 52 53 53 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 54 Night panel _____ 59 Clock _____ 60 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 51, 147 Parking lights _____ 61 High/low...
Owner's Manual
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... 211 221 Roof-rack load _____ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads _____ Rearview mirrors _____ 155 155 226 108 Hood _____ 166 Engine compartment: washing __ 210 Front lights _____ 61 Headlight switch _____ 61 High/low beam control stalk _____ 61 Direction indicators _____ 62 Headlamp wipers...
... 211 221 Roof-rack load _____ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads _____ Rearview mirrors _____ 155 155 226 108 Hood _____ 166 Engine compartment: washing __ 210 Front lights _____ 61 Headlight switch _____ 61 High/low beam control stalk _____ 61 Direction indicators _____ 62 Headlamp wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... Safety belt care _____ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in winter _____ Parking _____ 110 130 131 137 151 150 162
... Safety belt care _____ 207 Glove compartment _____ 113 Manual transmission ____ 137 Automatic transmission __ 138 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Break-In period_____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in winter _____ Parking _____ 110 130 131 137 151 150 162
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... _____ 235 Gearbox number _____ 235 Color code _____ 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 ...control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 137 138 232 232 Jump ...
... _____ 235 Gearbox number _____ 235 Color code _____ 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 ...control stalk _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 137 138 232 232 Jump ...
Owner's Manual
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...Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing _ 174 / 175 Cooling-system ... _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177...
...Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses _____ Relays _____ 192 192 194 195 Power steering _____ 176 Steering fluid: grade _____ 176 Engine temperature gauge _ 53 Driving in hot weather ____ 151 Driving in cold climate ____ 150 Coolant: checking/changing _ 174 / 175 Cooling-system ... _ 65 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 181 Washer jets _____ 181 Important considerations for driving _____ 132 Turbo unit _____ 167 Engine: technical data _____ 228 Automatic transmission _____ 138 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 232 Jump starting _____ 177 Battery _____ 177 Battery charge _____ 177...
Owner's Manual
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... medical help KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN IB1081 WL36 IB336 Radiator fan The radiator fan can result in even after engine has been switched off. 8 Warning labels WARNING Refrigerant under high pressure Charge: 875 g R134a Compressor oil: 145cc PAG oil ND-8 alt...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. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual. for correct procedures. System to follow prescribed procedures can cut in injury...
... medical help KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN IB1081 WL36 IB336 Radiator fan The radiator fan can result in even after engine has been switched off. 8 Warning labels WARNING Refrigerant under high pressure Charge: 875 g R134a Compressor oil: 145cc PAG oil ND-8 alt...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. See Workshop Service Manual for instructions consult workshop manual. for correct procedures. System to follow prescribed procedures can cut in injury...
Owner's Manual
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... the glass sensor will be on the SID. The glass sensor will become active again. The sensor can be started . If a fault is verified, the engine can also be excluded from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is sent to have the system checked. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is... signal is detected in the ignition, a signal is activated. Each time the key is removed from the alarm function. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver.
... the glass sensor will be on the SID. The glass sensor will become active again. The sensor can be started . If a fault is verified, the engine can also be excluded from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is sent to have the system checked. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is... signal is detected in the ignition, a signal is activated. Each time the key is removed from the alarm function. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to the receiver.
Owner's Manual
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...every third second. KEY NOT ACCEPTED SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Probably a fault in the remote control, see page 35. Start the engine. Window-glass sensor disabled. Deactivation. Comes on the remote control. REPLACE KEY BATTERY DOOR ALARM ONLY FULL THEFT ALARM • REMOTE KEY •... siren. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per second for 10 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Alarm not activated. Turn the ignition key to ON and press the unlock button on for 10 seconds. Comes on for 10 seconds...
...every third second. KEY NOT ACCEPTED SID message SERVICE THEFT ALARM Reason/action Probably a fault in the remote control, see page 35. Start the engine. Window-glass sensor disabled. Deactivation. Comes on the remote control. REPLACE KEY BATTERY DOOR ALARM ONLY FULL THEFT ALARM • REMOTE KEY •... siren. Door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per second for 10 seconds. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Alarm not activated. Turn the ignition key to ON and press the unlock button on for 10 seconds. Comes on for 10 seconds...
Owner's Manual
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...the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 52). 90 160 30 40 100 110 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on . Under normal conditions, these should go out a few... 220 240 130 150 140 8 7 6 5 IB1339 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Fuel gauge 6 Engine temperature gauge 7 Trip meter reset button 8 Odometer and trip meter NOTE Under no circumstances must the car be driven when the warning light is on...
...the light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 52). 90 160 30 40 100 110 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on . Under normal conditions, these should go out a few... 220 240 130 150 140 8 7 6 5 IB1339 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Fuel gauge 6 Engine temperature gauge 7 Trip meter reset button 8 Odometer and trip meter NOTE Under no circumstances must the car be driven when the warning light is on...
Owner's Manual
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...of brake failure! The parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 162). Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. ... come on and a chime will come on together with if the battery is on the rear wheels. If the belt has broken, the engine may be lost. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 47 Warning, charging This light will sound. Check the alternator drive belt (see ...
...of brake failure! The parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 162). Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. ... come on and a chime will come on together with if the battery is on the rear wheels. If the belt has broken, the engine may be lost. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light 47 Warning, charging This light will sound. Check the alternator drive belt (see ...
Owner's Manual
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... the airbag system. Now check the level again. Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to the ON position and the engine is a danger of the brake fluid (see page 58). It should be towed to yourself or others, have the brake... system checked. Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to an authorized Saab dealer. Any of brake fluid in the ...
... the airbag system. Now check the level again. Airbag warning light This light together with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to the ON position and the engine is a danger of the brake fluid (see page 58). It should be towed to yourself or others, have the brake... system checked. Conventional braking without a crash. • To help avoid injury to an authorized Saab dealer. Any of brake fluid in the ...
Owner's Manual
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...page 61). Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to have been drawn in with the "Engine malfunction" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are on (see page 145). Indicator, fuel This light comes on...active (see page 62). This light indicates a malfunction in turn off . Instruments and controls 49 Engine malfunction WARNING An illuminated "Engine malfunction" indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. Indicator, open door Indicator, cruise control This light shows when the cruise-control system ...
...page 61). Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to have been drawn in with the "Engine malfunction" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are on (see page 145). Indicator, fuel This light comes on...active (see page 62). This light indicates a malfunction in turn off . Instruments and controls 49 Engine malfunction WARNING An illuminated "Engine malfunction" indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. Indicator, open door Indicator, cruise control This light shows when the cruise-control system ...
Owner's Manual
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In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. Indicator, WINTER-mode This light shows when the WINTER mode has been selected in cars with automatic transmission (see page 140... deselected automatically when the selector lever is still possible to help prevent wheelspin on an icy road. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. 50 Instruments and controls Fault indicator, automatic transmission On a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is on, ...
In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. Indicator, WINTER-mode This light shows when the WINTER mode has been selected in cars with automatic transmission (see page 140... deselected automatically when the selector lever is still possible to help prevent wheelspin on an icy road. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. 50 Instruments and controls Fault indicator, automatic transmission On a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is on, ...
Owner's Manual
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... the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and driving on when the Traction Control System is switched off by an authorized Saab dealer. The indicator light also goes on page 147. 51 TCS modulation in progress The TCS indicator light is located in the Traction ...to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of speed. IMPORTANT: the Traction Control System is automatically engaged every time the engine is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is indicated, have the system checked by means of the TCS button.
... the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and driving on when the Traction Control System is switched off by an authorized Saab dealer. The indicator light also goes on page 147. 51 TCS modulation in progress The TCS indicator light is located in the Traction ...to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of speed. IMPORTANT: the Traction Control System is automatically engaged every time the engine is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is indicated, have the system checked by means of the TCS button.
Owner's Manual
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...IB1279 IB340 1 Cars with automatic transmission Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). Odometer and trip meter The...meter. • When the ignition is in kilometres, and the trip meter in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm. The following lights light up the display for an instant. A safety cut-out... the ignition is ON, the button will bring up until the engine is switched on prior to enter the broken red zone on U.S. IB341 The needle may be viewed.
...IB1279 IB340 1 Cars with automatic transmission Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). Odometer and trip meter The...meter. • When the ignition is in kilometres, and the trip meter in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm. The following lights light up the display for an instant. A safety cut-out... the ignition is ON, the button will bring up until the engine is switched on prior to enter the broken red zone on U.S. IB341 The needle may be viewed.
Owner's Manual
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...Speedometer (U.S. When this is down . Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the scale when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main...speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in very hot weather or when the engine is at normal operating temperature. The remainder of the scale will sound. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). If the needle approaches the red zone, ...
...Speedometer (U.S. When this is down . Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the scale when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main...speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in very hot weather or when the engine is at normal operating temperature. The remainder of the scale will sound. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). If the needle approaches the red zone, ...
Owner's Manual
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... SID will display the message "FILL COOLANT FLUID". Selector lever indication (Automatic transmission) The position of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open the cap of the selector lever is indicated on the main instrument panel. The over-pressure in the cooling-system can...be changed only when the car is stationary. 54 NOTE Instruments and controls Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display (SID) The SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip-computer functions (Saab Car Computer, SCC) The SID display is also used by looking at the level visible ...
... SID will display the message "FILL COOLANT FLUID". Selector lever indication (Automatic transmission) The position of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open the cap of the selector lever is indicated on the main instrument panel. The over-pressure in the cooling-system can...be changed only when the car is stationary. 54 NOTE Instruments and controls Trip computer SID (Saab Information Display (SID) The SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip-computer functions (Saab Car Computer, SCC) The SID display is also used by looking at the level visible ...
Owner's Manual
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Press SET to turn it will be cancelled when the engine is switched off the function. Once 100 miles (160 km) has been covered, the DIST will continue to beep for one second (year starts to ...
Press SET to turn it will be cancelled when the engine is switched off the function. Once 100 miles (160 km) has been covered, the DIST will continue to beep for one second (year starts to ...
Owner's Manual
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58 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for at least four seconds. The number of messages that can be displayed: Message FRONT LIGHT FAILURE ...
58 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for at least four seconds. The number of messages that can be displayed: Message FRONT LIGHT FAILURE ...