Owner's Manual
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... 217 218 Power steering _____ 199 Steering fluid: grade _____ 199 Temperature gauge _____ 55 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in winter_____ 172 Coolant: checking/changing __ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 IB583 Ignition system _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 148 202 254...
... 217 218 Power steering _____ 199 Steering fluid: grade _____ 199 Temperature gauge _____ 55 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 Driving in winter_____ 172 Coolant: checking/changing __ 196 / 197 Cooling-system capacity _ 252 IB583 Ignition system _____ Drive belts _____ Spark plugs _____ Catalytic converter _____ 148 202 254...
Owner's Manual
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... Power steering _____ 199 Steering fluid: grade _____ 199 Engine temperature gauge _ 55 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 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...
... Power steering _____ 199 Steering fluid: grade _____ 199 Engine temperature gauge _ 55 Driving in hot weather ____ 173 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...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel left in the middle of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). The remainder of the scale will be in the tank. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in... highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down to 87 mph (140 km/h). The fuel gauge shows the amount of the coolant. If the needle approaches the red zone, which can be illuminated if the speed of the scale when the engine is down . Fuel gauge Fuel...
... fuel left in the middle of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). The remainder of the scale will be in the tank. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load, drive in... highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down to 87 mph (140 km/h). The fuel gauge shows the amount of the coolant. If the needle approaches the red zone, which can be illuminated if the speed of the scale when the engine is down . Fuel gauge Fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... is hot, open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is holding the charging pressure down, you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. IB344 The pressure in the red zone, stop the car immediately, let the engine idle. Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the ...air volume for combustion, which is a fault. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the SID will move within the white zone. At higher loads and during heavy acceleration, the needle will be...
... is hot, open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is holding the charging pressure down, you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. IB344 The pressure in the red zone, stop the car immediately, let the engine idle. Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the ...air volume for combustion, which is a fault. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the SID will move within the white zone. At higher loads and during heavy acceleration, the needle will be...
Owner's Manual
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... 209 208 204 196 37 45 45 162 154 242 1 This message will operate as normal, except "Outdoor temperature (Frost warning)", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). This message can be dimmed. It will appear to the 87-mph or 140-km/h graduation), all the other ...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 FILLER CAP TIME FOR SERVICE 1) 61 Night panel To improve...
... 209 208 204 196 37 45 45 162 154 242 1 This message will operate as normal, except "Outdoor temperature (Frost warning)", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). This message can be dimmed. It will appear to the 87-mph or 140-km/h graduation), all the other ...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 FILLER CAP TIME FOR SERVICE 1) 61 Night panel To improve...
Owner's Manual
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...is pressed, the system selections will also be switched off if the ignition is turned ON. For further information, please consult your Saab dealer (see page 261). To switch off . Afterheater, V6-engine cars The afterheater enables a comfortable temperature to be maintained inside... the car even after the engine has stopped, although the coolant temperature must be at least 104°F (40°C) for about a second, until a chime is sounded and the following appears on ...
...is pressed, the system selections will also be switched off if the ignition is turned ON. For further information, please consult your Saab dealer (see page 261). To switch off . Afterheater, V6-engine cars The afterheater enables a comfortable temperature to be maintained inside... the car even after the engine has stopped, although the coolant temperature must be at least 104°F (40°C) for about a second, until a chime is sounded and the following appears on ...
Owner's Manual
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172 Starting and driving • Check the anti-freeze in the engine coolant, see page 58. For further information on all wheels. Remember that the rear of winter tires and snow chains. If winter tires are slippery that ... important when the roads are fitted, the same type must be fitted. Keep the tank well filled to advise you on snow and ice. Your Saab dealer will warn you should check the following: • That the wiper blades have built up melts, then add gasoline anti-freeze when filling up...
172 Starting and driving • Check the anti-freeze in the engine coolant, see page 58. For further information on all wheels. Remember that the rear of winter tires and snow chains. If winter tires are slippery that ... important when the roads are fitted, the same type must be fitted. Keep the tank well filled to advise you on snow and ice. Your Saab dealer will warn you should check the following: • That the wiper blades have built up melts, then add gasoline anti-freeze when filling up...
Owner's Manual
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...releasing the pressure and any vapor before removing the cap completely. 3 As soon as necessary, ideally with a 50/50 mixture of Saab-approved coolant and water. Consult your Saab dealer for the fitting of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it off the engine. The level should only ...as possible. If the needle on the temperature gauge continues to indicate normal temperature (roughly midway, in hot weather • Always check the coolant level before stopping the engine. If only water is available, use that the chains do not contact the wheel-arch liner at full lock. ...
...releasing the pressure and any vapor before removing the cap completely. 3 As soon as necessary, ideally with a 50/50 mixture of Saab-approved coolant and water. Consult your Saab dealer for the fitting of a journey, if the engine has worked hard, allow it off the engine. The level should only ...as possible. If the needle on the temperature gauge continues to indicate normal temperature (roughly midway, in hot weather • Always check the coolant level before stopping the engine. If only water is available, use that the chains do not contact the wheel-arch liner at full lock. ...
Owner's Manual
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.... The following time limits are driving on the capacity of the cooling system in the main instrument panel. approximately 86°F (30°C). Rises in coolant temperature are based on these characteristics, see page 163). 175 Do not drive continuously with automatic transmission, select position 1 when ascending or descending steep hills...
.... The following time limits are driving on the capacity of the cooling system in the main instrument panel. approximately 86°F (30°C). Rises in coolant temperature are based on these characteristics, see page 163). 175 Do not drive continuously with automatic transmission, select position 1 when ascending or descending steep hills...
Owner's Manual
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... brakes a few times. • Fill the fuel tank with a fabric tarpaulin - Long-term parking If the car is not going to be put up the coolant and check the antifreeze before long-term parking. • Drain the washer-fluid reservoir and hoses. • Wash and wax the car. Leave the parking...
... brakes a few times. • Fill the fuel tank with a fabric tarpaulin - Long-term parking If the car is not going to be put up the coolant and check the antifreeze before long-term parking. • Drain the washer-fluid reservoir and hoses. • Wash and wax the car. Leave the parking...
Owner's Manual
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engine ...Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6)...Emission control systems Engine...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid...Coolant ...Brake and clutch fluid ...Power steering fluid ...Battery ... 188 189 190 191 192 193 195 196 198 199 199 Drive belts ...Wipers and washers ...Changing ...
engine ...Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6)...Emission control systems Engine...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid...Coolant ...Brake and clutch fluid ...Power steering fluid ...Battery ... 188 189 190 191 192 193 195 196 198 199 199 Drive belts ...Wipers and washers ...Changing ...
Owner's Manual
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190 Car care and technical information Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Engine-oil dipstick Engine-oil filler cap Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank, coolant Washer-fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid Ignition discharge module Reservoir, power-steering fluid 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 IB576
190 Car care and technical information Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Engine-oil dipstick Engine-oil filler cap Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank, coolant Washer-fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid Ignition discharge module Reservoir, power-steering fluid 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 IB576
Owner's Manual
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...engine families meet all of these systems and have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as : • Intake manifold pressure. • Intake air temperature. • Crankshaft position. • Engine coolant temperature. • Throttle position and • The oxygen content of the...regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the ignition discharge unit. Car care and technical information Engine families Saab cars imported into one system. By processing all applicable emission control standards. NOTE The Trionic engine management systems continuously ...
...engine families meet all of these systems and have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as : • Intake manifold pressure. • Intake air temperature. • Crankshaft position. • Engine coolant temperature. • Throttle position and • The oxygen content of the...regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the ignition discharge unit. Car care and technical information Engine families Saab cars imported into one system. By processing all applicable emission control standards. NOTE The Trionic engine management systems continuously ...
Owner's Manual
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...freezing in reduced anticorrosion protection. Always mix the antifreeze with coolant containing a 50% concentration of a combined antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor. When the engine is cold, the coolant must not lie over time, but Saab-approved coolant can escape when the filler cap is transparent to the ...SID, check the level of fluid in the service program and use only Saab-approved coolant - other makes may need changing more frequently and may damage the system. NOTE IB1338 Coolant expansion tank Coolant The cooling system is added, run the engine to allow full circulation....
...freezing in reduced anticorrosion protection. Always mix the antifreeze with coolant containing a 50% concentration of a combined antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor. When the engine is cold, the coolant must not lie over time, but Saab-approved coolant can escape when the filler cap is transparent to the ...SID, check the level of fluid in the service program and use only Saab-approved coolant - other makes may need changing more frequently and may damage the system. NOTE IB1338 Coolant expansion tank Coolant The cooling system is added, run the engine to allow full circulation....
Owner's Manual
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...This will take about two minutes to the required strength in a suitable container. Car care and technical information Changing the coolant (Usually carried out as part of the Saab original service by an authorized Saab dealer) 1 If the engine is just below the MAX mark on the tank. 7 Check the... coolant again after a few days and top up as necessary. 197 Radiator draincock IB498 Use only Saab-approved coolant. 5 Add the coolant slowly to normal temperature. Top up the coolant, as necessary, until the level is hot, open the expansion-...
...This will take about two minutes to the required strength in a suitable container. Car care and technical information Changing the coolant (Usually carried out as part of the Saab original service by an authorized Saab dealer) 1 If the engine is just below the MAX mark on the tank. 7 Check the... coolant again after a few days and top up as necessary. 197 Radiator draincock IB498 Use only Saab-approved coolant. 5 Add the coolant slowly to normal temperature. Top up the coolant, as necessary, until the level is hot, open the expansion-...
Owner's Manual
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... up if necessary. The cleaning is advisable to have been marked to identify the precise nature of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels. Apply the new coating thinly, as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a Poly-V-belt and the like. It may ...run off or fall off when dry. Obtain a few important items to learn that the refrigerant used in the Saab 9-5's ACC systems (R134a) contains neither CFCs nor any signs of hard wear. • Check the battery charge. • Check the tires for tread ...
... up if necessary. The cleaning is advisable to have been marked to identify the precise nature of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels. Apply the new coating thinly, as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a Poly-V-belt and the like. It may ...run off or fall off when dry. Obtain a few important items to learn that the refrigerant used in the Saab 9-5's ACC systems (R134a) contains neither CFCs nor any signs of hard wear. • Check the battery charge. • Check the tires for tread ...
Owner's Manual
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... top up . *** Camshaft drive belt replacements (V6) prior to this program. (a.) Engine oil and filter should be performed at least once a year. " ! Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to 100,000 miles will be changed at no charge by an authorized U.S. " " ! " ! " ! ...Service # Engine and engine compartment E Engine oil and filter (a.) R Engine coolant freezing point and level R Engine coolant flush and replace (max. 3-year intervals) R Engine coolant system, hoses and cap R Drive belt, condition R Camshaft drive belt (V6...
... top up . *** Camshaft drive belt replacements (V6) prior to this program. (a.) Engine oil and filter should be performed at least once a year. " ! Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to 100,000 miles will be changed at no charge by an authorized U.S. " " ! " ! " ! ...Service # Engine and engine compartment E Engine oil and filter (a.) R Engine coolant freezing point and level R Engine coolant flush and replace (max. 3-year intervals) R Engine coolant system, hoses and cap R Drive belt, condition R Camshaft drive belt (V6...
Owner's Manual
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...V6 _____ Swept volume: 4-cylinder engine _____ 3.0t V6 _____ Idling speed: 4-cylinder _____ 3.0t V6 _____ Antifreeze _____ Coolant capacity: 4-cylinder _____ 3.0t V6 _____ For optimum performance Saab recommend the following fuel grades: 2.3t _____ AON 90 2.3 Turbo Aero and 3.0t V6 _____ AON 93 *) *) ... is used and the ambient temperature is above 77 - 86°F (25- 30°C) some decrease in (2.962 litres) 825 rpm 700 rpm Saab-approved antifreeze 7.6 qts (7.4 litres) 7.4 qts (7.2 litres) Fuel grade _____ Unleaded gasoline AON 87-93. 252 Engine Specifications Fuel Four cylinders, twin ...
...V6 _____ Swept volume: 4-cylinder engine _____ 3.0t V6 _____ Idling speed: 4-cylinder _____ 3.0t V6 _____ Antifreeze _____ Coolant capacity: 4-cylinder _____ 3.0t V6 _____ For optimum performance Saab recommend the following fuel grades: 2.3t _____ AON 90 2.3 Turbo Aero and 3.0t V6 _____ AON 93 *) *) ... is used and the ambient temperature is above 77 - 86°F (25- 30°C) some decrease in (2.962 litres) 825 rpm 700 rpm Saab-approved antifreeze 7.6 qts (7.4 litres) 7.4 qts (7.2 litres) Fuel grade _____ Unleaded gasoline AON 87-93. 252 Engine Specifications Fuel Four cylinders, twin ...
Owner's Manual
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Saab Information Display: • Outdoor temperature display can manually select the desired settings for heated rear seat. • Coolant temperature gauge adjustment can be increased/decreased. • Fuel level gauge adjustment can be increased/decreased. • Additional sweep ...legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Miscellaneous: • Select the on ). • Telephone volume (if the car is closed, YES or NO. Saab 9-5 Audio System (see page 97): • Maximum starting volume (when the radio is switched on -time for : • Temperature. • Fan ...
Saab Information Display: • Outdoor temperature display can manually select the desired settings for heated rear seat. • Coolant temperature gauge adjustment can be increased/decreased. • Fuel level gauge adjustment can be increased/decreased. • Additional sweep ...legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Miscellaneous: • Select the on ). • Telephone volume (if the car is closed, YES or NO. Saab 9-5 Audio System (see page 97): • Maximum starting volume (when the radio is switched on -time for : • Temperature. • Fan ...
Owner's Manual
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..._____ 34 Change language in SID _____ 62 Change of address notification ____ 244 Changing a wheel _____ 226 Changing bulbs _____ 205 Changing the coolant _____ 197 Changing the wheels round _____ 222 Changing wiper blades _____ 203 Chassis number _____ 259 Chassis number, key to _____ 260 Child ... Clock _____ 61, 62 Colour code, body _____ 259 Colour code, trim _____ 259 Compact spare wheel _____ 225 Condensation, ACC _____ 79 Coolant _____ 196 Coolant, changing _____ 197 Courtesy Headlight Feature _____ 64 Cruise control _____ 166 Cup holder _____ 133 D DICE/TWICE _____ 216 Dampers _____ 256
..._____ 34 Change language in SID _____ 62 Change of address notification ____ 244 Changing a wheel _____ 226 Changing bulbs _____ 205 Changing the coolant _____ 197 Changing the wheels round _____ 222 Changing wiper blades _____ 203 Chassis number _____ 259 Chassis number, key to _____ 260 Child ... Clock _____ 61, 62 Colour code, body _____ 259 Colour code, trim _____ 259 Compact spare wheel _____ 225 Condensation, ACC _____ 79 Coolant _____ 196 Coolant, changing _____ 197 Courtesy Headlight Feature _____ 64 Cruise control _____ 166 Cup holder _____ 133 D DICE/TWICE _____ 216 Dampers _____ 256