Owner's Manual
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... 63 Turn signal and lane change indicator _____ 65 Cruise control _____ 166 Wipers and washers _____ 68 Rear wiper_____ 69 Washer fluid _____ 203 Replacing wiper blades __ 203 Front fog lights _____ 66 Audio system _____ 81 Steering-wheel controls____ 98 Seat heating controls _____ 123 Ventilated front seats _____ 123 Ashtrays _____ 130 Cigarette lighter _____ 130 IB1080 Audio system steering-wheel controls _____ 98 Climate control system: automatic _____ 70 Air conditioning...
... 63 Turn signal and lane change indicator _____ 65 Cruise control _____ 166 Wipers and washers _____ 68 Rear wiper_____ 69 Washer fluid _____ 203 Replacing wiper blades __ 203 Front fog lights _____ 66 Audio system _____ 81 Steering-wheel controls____ 98 Seat heating controls _____ 123 Ventilated front seats _____ 123 Ashtrays _____ 130 Cigarette lighter _____ 130 IB1080 Audio system steering-wheel controls _____ 98 Climate control system: automatic _____ 70 Air conditioning...
Owner's Manual
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... _____ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads _____ Rearview mirrors _____ 176 176 250 125 Hood _____ 188 Engine compartment: washing __ 233 Light switches _____ 63 Changing bulbs _____ 205 • Tail lights _____ 208 • Stop lights _____ 208 Front lights _____ 63 Headlight switch _____ 63 High/low beam control stalk _____ 63 Turn signal & lane change indicators ___ 65 Headlight wipers _____ 68 Changing bulbs _____ 205 Driving with a trailer...
... _____ Mounting holes for roof rack ____ Maximum loads _____ Rearview mirrors _____ 176 176 250 125 Hood _____ 188 Engine compartment: washing __ 233 Light switches _____ 63 Changing bulbs _____ 205 • Tail lights _____ 208 • Stop lights _____ 208 Front lights _____ 63 Headlight switch _____ 63 High/low beam control stalk _____ 63 Turn signal & lane change indicators ___ 65 Headlight wipers _____ 68 Changing bulbs _____ 205 Driving with a trailer...
Owner's Manual
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5 Interior Steering-wheel adjustment 124 Airbag (SRS) _____ 26 Power steering _____ 199 Audio system steering-wheel controls ____ 98 Interior lighting _____ 67 Sunroof _____ 128 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 212 Internal rearview mirror _____ 125 Door mirrors _____ 125 Sun visors_____ 130 Seat adjustment _____ 120 Seat heating _____ 123 Ventilated front seats _____ 123 Safety belts _____ 12 Child seats _____ 19 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 134 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _____ 137...
5 Interior Steering-wheel adjustment 124 Airbag (SRS) _____ 26 Power steering _____ 199 Audio system steering-wheel controls ____ 98 Interior lighting _____ 67 Sunroof _____ 128 Interior lighting: changing bulbs __ 212 Internal rearview mirror _____ 125 Door mirrors _____ 125 Sun visors_____ 130 Seat adjustment _____ 120 Seat heating _____ 123 Ventilated front seats _____ 123 Safety belts _____ 12 Child seats _____ 19 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 134 Folding down the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon _____ 137...
Owner's Manual
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... 172 Coolant: checking/changing __ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 IB583 Ignition system _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 148 202 254 152 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets _____ 204 Important considerations for driving _____ 151 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 252 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 158 159 256 256 Jump starting...
... 172 Coolant: checking/changing __ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 IB583 Ignition system _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 148 202 254 152 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets _____ 204 Important considerations for driving _____ 151 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 252 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Manual transmission oil _____ Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 158 159 256 256 Jump starting...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving in cold climate ____ 172 Coolant: checking/changing _ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 IB585 Ignition system _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 148 202 254 152 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets _____ 204 Important considerations for driving _____ 151 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 252 Automatic transmission _____ 159 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 256 Jump starting _____ 183 Battery...
... Driving in cold climate ____ 172 Coolant: checking/changing _ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 IB585 Ignition system _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 148 202 254 152 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 68 Washer fluid: topping-up __ 204 Washer jets _____ 204 Important considerations for driving _____ 151 Turbo unit _____ 189 Engine: technical data _____ 252 Automatic transmission _____ 159 Automatic-transmission fluid ____ 256 Jump starting _____ 183 Battery...
Owner's Manual
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.... 8 Lower car. For more information see your Owner's Manual before securing loads. Use vehicle support stands. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of a collision. length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your owner´s manual. 10 Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to lift. 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up. 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so that car begins...
.... 8 Lower car. For more information see your Owner's Manual before securing loads. Use vehicle support stands. JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of a collision. length: 6" 6 inches (2 m) See your owner´s manual. 10 Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to lift. 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up. 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 6 Raise car so that car begins...
Owner's Manual
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... Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries. Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must be made unless done so by all car occupants. FASTEN BELTS Safety-belt reminder WARNING Adjustments of the car to traffic is properly locked in certain states it is dangerous for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens the safety belt. The A-pillar area (area beside the windshield) and the headlining of an accident, the rear-seat passengers...
... Saab contain padding designed to reduce head injuries. Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must be made unless done so by all car occupants. FASTEN BELTS Safety-belt reminder WARNING Adjustments of the car to traffic is properly locked in certain states it is dangerous for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens the safety belt. The A-pillar area (area beside the windshield) and the headlining of an accident, the rear-seat passengers...
Owner's Manual
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... your lap. 28 Safety WARNING • Children 12 and under can be killed by the door panel being a hazard to passengers, this pressure rise. Inflation of the airbag in front of the seat as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the seat or to sit on the car's side the impact occurs. Both airbags will be commanded based...
... your lap. 28 Safety WARNING • Children 12 and under can be killed by the door panel being a hazard to passengers, this pressure rise. Inflation of the airbag in front of the seat as the force and angle of the impact, the speed of the seat or to sit on the car's side the impact occurs. Both airbags will be commanded based...
Owner's Manual
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... of ten seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or hood) will start the car if you can be activated if the driver's door is open , or when children or petsare left open or if the ignition switch is removed from the key). If a fault is detected in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will be excluded from the alarm function. If, on the...
... of ten seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or hood) will start the car if you can be activated if the driver's door is open , or when children or petsare left open or if the ignition switch is removed from the key). If a fault is detected in the glass sensor, "SERVICE THEFT ALARM" will be excluded from the alarm function. If, on the...
Owner's Manual
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Check the alternator drive belt (see page 185. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is on the rear wheels. If the ABS warning light is moving. The parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 185). Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking, see page 202...
Check the alternator drive belt (see page 185. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Do not apply the parking brake while the car is on the rear wheels. If the ABS warning light is moving. The parking brake is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (see page 185). Have the brake system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking, see page 202...
Owner's Manual
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... overcome this, select position 2 to drive the car (see page 161). The transmission then starts in the transmission. Instruments and controls Automatic transmission, fault indicator On a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in 3rd gear. When the car is started (see page 169). IMPORTANT: the Traction Control System is automatically engaged every time the engine is moving you can also sense...
... overcome this, select position 2 to drive the car (see page 161). The transmission then starts in the transmission. Instruments and controls Automatic transmission, fault indicator On a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in 3rd gear. When the car is started (see page 169). IMPORTANT: the Traction Control System is automatically engaged every time the engine is moving you can also sense...
Owner's Manual
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... warning)", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for at the time of the car. The number of messages that service (see page 58. The following messages may be displayed: Message FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIGHTEN FUEL...
... warning)", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for at the time of the car. The number of messages that service (see page 58. The following messages may be displayed: Message FRONT LIGHT FAILURE REAR LIGHT FAILURE FOG LIGHT FAILURE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW FILL COOLANT FLUID REPLACE KEY BATTERY KEY NOT ACCEPTED SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIGHTEN FUEL...
Owner's Manual
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.... The rear fog light will now come on low beam for brake lights. The low beam headlights will go off automatically when the engine is next needed, it should not be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. When the fog light is switched off the ignition and remove the key • Open the driver's door • Pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you...
.... The rear fog light will now come on low beam for brake lights. The low beam headlights will go off automatically when the engine is next needed, it should not be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. When the fog light is switched off the ignition and remove the key • Open the driver's door • Pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you...
Owner's Manual
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... Ignition switch ...Starting the engine ...Important considerations for driving ...Refueling ...Engine Break-In Period ...Gear changing ...Cruise control ...Braking ...Traction Control System. Economical motoring...Driving in cold weather ... 148 149 151 154 157 158 166 167 169 170 172 Driving in hot weather ...Towing a trailer...Driving with a roof rack load ...Driving with a load ...Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted ...Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open ...Driving in deep water ...Towing the car ... 173 174 176 179 Jump starting ...Parking brake ...Parking...
... Ignition switch ...Starting the engine ...Important considerations for driving ...Refueling ...Engine Break-In Period ...Gear changing ...Cruise control ...Braking ...Traction Control System. Economical motoring...Driving in cold weather ... 148 149 151 154 157 158 166 167 169 170 172 Driving in hot weather ...Towing a trailer...Driving with a roof rack load ...Driving with a load ...Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted ...Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open ...Driving in deep water ...Towing the car ... 173 174 176 179 Jump starting ...Parking brake ...Parking...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition lock. Be alert to remove the ignition key. If this gear position. • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. If dirt or liquid gets into it, the switch may cause an accident. - WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before starting the engine: - If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" is shown on the remote control...
... ignition lock. Be alert to remove the ignition key. If this gear position. • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. If dirt or liquid gets into it, the switch may cause an accident. - WARNING • Always remove the key before leaving the car. • Always apply the parking brake before starting the engine: - If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" is shown on the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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... car when parked with automatic transmission 1 The selector lever must be started as the engine has started and is set up to 15 minutes after starting (e.g. Wait 20-30 seconds before the noise has disappeared. Cars with the engine running. It is advisable not to exceed 3,000 rpm before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. 150 Starting and driving Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine...
... car when parked with automatic transmission 1 The selector lever must be started as the engine has started and is set up to 15 minutes after starting (e.g. Wait 20-30 seconds before the noise has disappeared. Cars with the engine running. It is advisable not to exceed 3,000 rpm before running the starter again, to give the battery time to recover. 150 Starting and driving Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... the cabin fan on at its highest speed setting. If you must be sucked into the cabin. The engine will be affected. Driving in deep water NOTE Do not drive in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to handle when changing the wheel. Water can be used at idling speed. Note that only one compact spare wheel may also be damaged if water enters the intake system...
... the cabin fan on at its highest speed setting. If you must be sucked into the cabin. The engine will be affected. Driving in deep water NOTE Do not drive in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to handle when changing the wheel. Water can be used at idling speed. Note that only one compact spare wheel may also be damaged if water enters the intake system...
Owner's Manual
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... by your Saab's service needs. Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is always good advice! NOTE The Check-up -to-date Saab service manuals and parts and technical service bulletins from Saab and are equipped and trained to ensure the proper emission control systems function, safety and reliability of a Check -up , see page 194. Additional maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is not...
... by your Saab's service needs. Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is always good advice! NOTE The Check-up -to-date Saab service manuals and parts and technical service bulletins from Saab and are equipped and trained to ensure the proper emission control systems function, safety and reliability of a Check -up , see page 194. Additional maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is not...
Owner's Manual
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...-engine cars _____80 Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance _____230 Air distribution, ACC _____75 Airbag _____26 Alarm _____41 Alarm functions _____44 Alarm signals _____ 41, 44 Alternator _____202 Alternator drive belt _____ 202, 255 Alternator rating _____254 Anticorrosion treatment _____234 Antidazzle rear-view mirror _____126 Ashtrays _____130 Audio System _____81 Audio System, quick guide _____83 Autochecking of lights on starting ____54 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____70 Automatic transmission, technical data _____256 B Battery _____199 Battery charging/replacing...
...-engine cars _____80 Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis and maintenance _____230 Air distribution, ACC _____75 Airbag _____26 Alarm _____41 Alarm functions _____44 Alarm signals _____ 41, 44 Alternator _____202 Alternator drive belt _____ 202, 255 Alternator rating _____254 Anticorrosion treatment _____234 Antidazzle rear-view mirror _____126 Ashtrays _____130 Audio System _____81 Audio System, quick guide _____83 Autochecking of lights on starting ____54 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____70 Automatic transmission, technical data _____256 B Battery _____199 Battery charging/replacing...
Owner's Manual
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...Rear-seat head restraints _____18 Rear-view mirror, antidazzle _____126 Rearview mirrors _____125 Reclamation _____236 Refuelling _____154 Relay panel _____218 Remote control _____34 Remote-control battery, changing ____37 Remove the key _____148 Reporting safety defects _____244 Reprogramming of systems _____261 Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____199 Rev counter _____54 Reversing lights _____66 Roof load _____176 Running-in _____170 N Night Panel _____61 O Oil capacity, engine _____252 Oil change, engine _____194 Oil specification _____252 OnStar _____107 Outdoor temperature _____57 Owner...
...Rear-seat head restraints _____18 Rear-view mirror, antidazzle _____126 Rearview mirrors _____125 Reclamation _____236 Refuelling _____154 Relay panel _____218 Remote control _____34 Remote-control battery, changing ____37 Remove the key _____148 Reporting safety defects _____244 Reprogramming of systems _____261 Reservoir, power-steering fluid _____199 Rev counter _____54 Reversing lights _____66 Roof load _____176 Running-in _____170 N Night Panel _____61 O Oil capacity, engine _____252 Oil change, engine _____194 Oil specification _____252 OnStar _____107 Outdoor temperature _____57 Owner...
