Owner's Manual
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To find a specific item, use the overviews given on driving and caring for any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc., your Saab. 2 WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. at 1-800-9559007 or email them at 1-800-263-1999. Enjoy the road ahead! Introduction This manual provides...
To find a specific item, use the overviews given on driving and caring for any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc., your Saab. 2 WARNING WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not approved by Saab Automobile AB. at 1-800-9559007 or email them at 1-800-263-1999. Enjoy the road ahead! Introduction This manual provides...
Owner's Manual
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... Trunk _____ Lighting _____ Folding down the rear seat _ Load-through hatch_____ Spare wheel _____ Tools _____ 116 194 116 117 119 119 Towing_____ 164 Towing hook eyes _____ 164 Towing a trailer _____ 157 Braking _____ Tires _____ Tire pressure _____ Tire pressure monitor _____ Wheels _____ Changing wheels_____ Spare wheel _____ Winter driving _____ 141 206 245 207 243 214 212 155 Fuel grade _____ Fuel gauge _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel...
... Trunk _____ Lighting _____ Folding down the rear seat _ Load-through hatch_____ Spare wheel _____ Tools _____ 116 194 116 117 119 119 Towing_____ 164 Towing hook eyes _____ 164 Towing a trailer _____ 157 Braking _____ Tires _____ Tire pressure _____ Tire pressure monitor _____ Wheels _____ Changing wheels_____ Spare wheel _____ Winter driving _____ 141 206 245 207 243 214 212 155 Fuel grade _____ Fuel gauge _____ Economical motoring _____ Fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... mirror _____ Vanity mirror _____ Door mirrors_____ 111 106 110 Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ Interior light switches _____ Sunroof _____ 197 105 102 Airbag _____ 26 Steering wheel adjustment _ 98 Steering _____ 242 Airbag_____ Child seats _____ Safety belts _____ Safety belt care _____ Child safety locks _____ 26 21 11 217 42 Fuses _____ 199 Glove compartment _____ 109 Storage compartments____ 109 Electric windows _____ 99 Automatic transmission ___ 134 Manual transmission _____ 133 Changing gears _____ 133 Rear seat...
... mirror _____ Vanity mirror _____ Door mirrors_____ 111 106 110 Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ Interior light switches _____ Sunroof _____ 197 105 102 Airbag _____ 26 Steering wheel adjustment _ 98 Steering _____ 242 Airbag_____ Child seats _____ Safety belts _____ Safety belt care _____ Child safety locks _____ 26 21 11 217 42 Fuses _____ 199 Glove compartment _____ 109 Storage compartments____ 109 Electric windows _____ 99 Automatic transmission ___ 134 Manual transmission _____ 133 Changing gears _____ 133 Rear seat...
Owner's Manual
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... changed. 3 Crank jack so that tire clears ground. This label is not loose. 7 Lower vehicle. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is only found on level ground only. Long loads: Always secure load to lift. 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 5 Raise vehicle so that vehicle begins to prevent it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTION USA 1 Set parking brake...
... changed. 3 Crank jack so that tire clears ground. This label is not loose. 7 Lower vehicle. Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel. 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is only found on level ground only. Long loads: Always secure load to lift. 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts one-half turn. 5 Raise vehicle so that vehicle begins to prevent it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTION USA 1 Set parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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... car No sparks, flames or smoking Refer to the Owner's Manual Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat Electric windows Deactivating of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid, opening Direction indicators Windshield washers No charge to battery Fuel Shield eyes Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Keep out of reach of children Battery acid contains sulphuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog...
... car No sparks, flames or smoking Refer to the Owner's Manual Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers Coolant temperature Radiator fan Airbag Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat Electric windows Deactivating of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid, opening Direction indicators Windshield washers No charge to battery Fuel Shield eyes Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Keep out of reach of children Battery acid contains sulphuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog...
Owner's Manual
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... safety belts in the rear seat as in the front seats. Driver seat safety belt reminder The stresses imposed on if the driver has not buckled up. The front seat passenger is properly locked in the belt lock. • In the event of studies show that it is switched on, the safety belt reminder in the main instrument panel will be worn at all times by the Saab Information Display (SID). Safety 11 Safety belts WARNING...
... safety belts in the rear seat as in the front seats. Driver seat safety belt reminder The stresses imposed on if the driver has not buckled up. The front seat passenger is properly locked in the belt lock. • In the event of studies show that it is switched on, the safety belt reminder in the main instrument panel will be worn at all times by the Saab Information Display (SID). Safety 11 Safety belts WARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... the airbag to wear a safety belt if airbags are removed. square on function of the body in the same incident. So there is scrapped or any welding, both battery cables must be disconnected and covered. • Before quick drying paint in the vicinity of the electronic control module, the module's grounding points and wiring must be covered. • Airbags and safety belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled conditions...
... the airbag to wear a safety belt if airbags are removed. square on function of the body in the same incident. So there is scrapped or any welding, both battery cables must be disconnected and covered. • Before quick drying paint in the vicinity of the electronic control module, the module's grounding points and wiring must be covered. • Airbags and safety belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... by overheating. Changing up . NOTICE If the car runs out of each system or function. cars only) This symbol can cause the catalytic converter to ON. Make it a habit to a higher gear when this symbol lights up (US-spec. Shift-up , such as when driving in cars with the fuel, which, in the tank. They should go out after about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of lights, main instrument panel The warning...
... by overheating. Changing up . NOTICE If the car runs out of each system or function. cars only) This symbol can cause the catalytic converter to ON. Make it a habit to a higher gear when this symbol lights up (US-spec. Shift-up , such as when driving in cars with the fuel, which, in the tank. They should go out after about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of lights, main instrument panel The warning...
Owner's Manual
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... of the ignition switch. Do not use the parking lights alone while driving. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, pull the control stalk half-way towards the steering wheel. (Headlight switch must be turned on when the ignition switch is turned to ON and turned off . 72 Instruments and controls Switches Lights off The car's exterior lights are off when the switch is turned back to LOCK. Parking lights The parking lights can be used in combination with the front fog lights (see...
... of the ignition switch. Do not use the parking lights alone while driving. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, pull the control stalk half-way towards the steering wheel. (Headlight switch must be turned on when the ignition switch is turned to ON and turned off . 72 Instruments and controls Switches Lights off The car's exterior lights are off when the switch is turned back to LOCK. Parking lights The parking lights can be used in combination with the front fog lights (see...
Owner's Manual
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... with a quality glass cleaner. Control panel: manual climate control 1 2 3 4 5 Temperature Fan speed Air distribution Seat heating, front right seat Recirculation 6 7 8 9 Rear window/door mirror heating Hazard warning lights Air conditioning (A/C) Seat heating, front left seat Temperature control Fan The output of the windows, the glass should be shut. The incoming air is treated in the parcel shelf. and finally, if required, it passes through a filter; if there are smokers in the car, the windows will need to be done...
... with a quality glass cleaner. Control panel: manual climate control 1 2 3 4 5 Temperature Fan speed Air distribution Seat heating, front right seat Recirculation 6 7 8 9 Rear window/door mirror heating Hazard warning lights Air conditioning (A/C) Seat heating, front left seat Temperature control Fan The output of the windows, the glass should be shut. The incoming air is treated in the parcel shelf. and finally, if required, it passes through a filter; if there are smokers in the car, the windows will need to be done...
Owner's Manual
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... electrical system are operative. Ignition switch The ignition switch is not locked. Cars with automatic transmission: Move the gear lever to steer the car. If dirt or liquid gets into it impossible to P. If the engine fails to run flat in P or N) when the remote control is turned to this could cause the battery to start, the remote control must be operated again. starter position The starter motor operates (automatic transmission: selector lever must first be turned...
... electrical system are operative. Ignition switch The ignition switch is not locked. Cars with automatic transmission: Move the gear lever to steer the car. If dirt or liquid gets into it impossible to P. If the engine fails to run flat in P or N) when the remote control is turned to this could cause the battery to start, the remote control must be operated again. starter position The starter motor operates (automatic transmission: selector lever must first be turned...
Owner's Manual
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... switched off. If you do not succeed on the doors. If the steering wheel lock does not disengage it will be displayed on the SID: Steering wheel locked. If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while the remote control is inserted. through a window that is not in the neutral position, the clutch pedal must remove the remote control before starting the engine: - This could lead to remove the ignition key. Pull out key, turn the remote control...
... switched off. If you do not succeed on the doors. If the steering wheel lock does not disengage it will be displayed on the SID: Steering wheel locked. If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while the remote control is inserted. through a window that is not in the neutral position, the clutch pedal must remove the remote control before starting the engine: - This could lead to remove the ignition key. Pull out key, turn the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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... the ram-air effect that it time to the catalytic converter. Abort bump starting if the engine fails to start a fire. • Never drive off the engine to avoid serious damage to settle and run with catalytic converter 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor 3 Catalytic converter NOTICE If the car runs out of power or performance. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions. 127 Engine management system with the car on a rolling road or dynamometer...
... the ram-air effect that it time to the catalytic converter. Abort bump starting if the engine fails to start a fire. • Never drive off the engine to avoid serious damage to settle and run with catalytic converter 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor 3 Catalytic converter NOTICE If the car runs out of power or performance. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions. 127 Engine management system with the car on a rolling road or dynamometer...
Owner's Manual
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... 5 Interior lighting incl. brake light switch; clutch pedal switch Cigarette lighter Cabin fan Airbag control module Yaw sensor (cars with ESP) - 201 Fuse panel in storage compartment between seats 11 15 Data link connection (diagnostics) 22 23 24 25 26 27 automatic climate control (ACC) 5 7.5 Control module in driver's door Manual climate control; control panel, Infotainment System Control module in front doors; manual climate control; fan Headlight levelling switch Hands-free; manual climate control; Amp. Park Brake Shift Lock (automatic transmission) 6 7.5 Brake light...
... 5 Interior lighting incl. brake light switch; clutch pedal switch Cigarette lighter Cabin fan Airbag control module Yaw sensor (cars with ESP) - 201 Fuse panel in storage compartment between seats 11 15 Data link connection (diagnostics) 22 23 24 25 26 27 automatic climate control (ACC) 5 7.5 Control module in driver's door Manual climate control; control panel, Infotainment System Control module in front doors; manual climate control; fan Headlight levelling switch Hands-free; manual climate control; Amp. Park Brake Shift Lock (automatic transmission) 6 7.5 Brake light...
Owner's Manual
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... changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. Changing a wheel WARNING • The car jack is on a firm, level surface. It must be taken if the car is designed solely for several years exclusively with alloy wheels. use the jack on a road. • Apply the parking brake and leave the car in the trunk. Automatic transmission: move the selector lever to the P position. • Ensure that everybody is out of a crash...
... changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. Changing a wheel WARNING • The car jack is on a firm, level surface. It must be taken if the car is designed solely for several years exclusively with alloy wheels. use the jack on a road. • Apply the parking brake and leave the car in the trunk. Automatic transmission: move the selector lever to the P position. • Ensure that everybody is out of a crash...
Owner's Manual
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... most knowledgeable service professionals. TIME FOR MAJOR SERVICE will be done by the engine management system which calculates service intervals based on the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is required along with an Inspection Service at a maximum of 2 years. Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that an oil/filter change is due for specific components when the car is always...
... most knowledgeable service professionals. TIME FOR MAJOR SERVICE will be done by the engine management system which calculates service intervals based on the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is required along with an Inspection Service at a maximum of 2 years. Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that an oil/filter change is due for specific components when the car is always...
Owner's Manual
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... any additional service and repairs. This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. • Most trips include extensive idling (frequent stop-and-go traffic). • Most trips are for documenting extra engine oil and filter changes, one for extra automatic transmission fluid services necessary for severe service conditions, one for brake fluid changes and one for all shop work orders for coolant flushes. The Warranties and Service Record...
... any additional service and repairs. This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. • Most trips include extensive idling (frequent stop-and-go traffic). • Most trips are for documenting extra engine oil and filter changes, one for extra automatic transmission fluid services necessary for severe service conditions, one for brake fluid changes and one for all shop work orders for coolant flushes. The Warranties and Service Record...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving with the compact spare wheel _____ 167 C Cabin lighting _____ 105 Car alarm _____ 46 Car transport _____ 166 Care of air conditioning _____ 225 Change of address notification ____ 232 Changing bulbs _____ 188 Changing engine oil _____ 177 Changing the battery, remote control 44 Changing wheels _____ 214 Changing wiper blades _____ 186 Checking the number of remote controls _____ 43 Checks before towing a trailer ____ 160 Child safety _____ 21 Child safety locks, rear doors _____ 42 Child seats...
... Driving with the compact spare wheel _____ 167 C Cabin lighting _____ 105 Car alarm _____ 46 Car transport _____ 166 Care of air conditioning _____ 225 Change of address notification ____ 232 Changing bulbs _____ 188 Changing engine oil _____ 177 Changing the battery, remote control 44 Changing wheels _____ 214 Changing wiper blades _____ 186 Checking the number of remote controls _____ 43 Checks before towing a trailer ____ 160 Child safety _____ 21 Child safety locks, rear doors _____ 42 Child seats...
Owner's Manual
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... Power steering fluid, checking _____ 181 Power steering fluid, grade _____ 242 Pressure gauge _____ 61 Profiles, customized settings _____ 64 Puncture, changing wheels _____ 214 O ORVR _____ 174 Oil capacity, engine _____ 239 Opening handles _____ 38 Opening the fuel filler flap manually _ 52 Owner assistance _____ 232 Q Quick guide, remote control _____ 39 R Rain sensor _____ 77 Rear fog light _____ 74 Rear seats, folding down _____ 116 Rear towing eye _____ 165 Rear window heating _____ 83 Rearview mirrors...
... Power steering fluid, checking _____ 181 Power steering fluid, grade _____ 242 Pressure gauge _____ 61 Profiles, customized settings _____ 64 Puncture, changing wheels _____ 214 O ORVR _____ 174 Oil capacity, engine _____ 239 Opening handles _____ 38 Opening the fuel filler flap manually _ 52 Owner assistance _____ 232 Q Quick guide, remote control _____ 39 R Rain sensor _____ 77 Rear fog light _____ 74 Rear seats, folding down _____ 116 Rear towing eye _____ 165 Rear window heating _____ 83 Rearview mirrors...
Owner's Manual
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... Trolley jack _____ 215 Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC ____ 224 Turbo gauge _____ 61 Tyre date code _____ 212 Tyre markings _____ 209 Tyre pressure _____ 207 Tyre pressure monitoring, automatic 207 Tyre sizes _____ 243 Tyres _____ 206 Remote control _____ 38 Remote locking malfunction _____ 40 Reporting safety defects _____ 233 Rev counter _____ 59 Reversing lights _____ 76 Roof lighting _____ 105 Roof lighting, changing _____ 196 Running-in...
... Trolley jack _____ 215 Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC ____ 224 Turbo gauge _____ 61 Tyre date code _____ 212 Tyre markings _____ 209 Tyre pressure _____ 207 Tyre pressure monitoring, automatic 207 Tyre sizes _____ 243 Tyres _____ 206 Remote control _____ 38 Remote locking malfunction _____ 40 Reporting safety defects _____ 233 Rev counter _____ 59 Reversing lights _____ 76 Roof lighting _____ 105 Roof lighting, changing _____ 196 Running-in...