Owner's Manual
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6 Engine compartment Warning labels _____ V.I.N. number _____ Engine number _____ Gearbox number _____ Color code_____ 7 280 280 280 280 Engine _____ Checking the oil level _____ Changing engine oil_____ Engine oil, specification _____ 203 204 204 273 Braking_____ ABS brakes _____ Brake and clutch fluid_____ Brake system _____ Brake pads_____ 168 169 208...
6 Engine compartment Warning labels _____ V.I.N. number _____ Engine number _____ Gearbox number _____ Color code_____ 7 280 280 280 280 Engine _____ Checking the oil level _____ Changing engine oil_____ Engine oil, specification _____ 203 204 204 273 Braking_____ ABS brakes _____ Brake and clutch fluid_____ Brake system _____ Brake pads_____ 168 169 208...
Owner's Manual
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A/C system Refrigerant at any time. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Get medical help fast. • Do not tip battery. 7 Warning labels Radiator fan Radiator fan may cause personal injury. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. The A/C system complies with water. Charge: 825 g of R134a. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. System...
A/C system Refrigerant at any time. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Get medical help fast. • Do not tip battery. 7 Warning labels Radiator fan Radiator fan may cause personal injury. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. The A/C system complies with water. Charge: 825 g of R134a. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. System...
Owner's Manual
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... seat. Refer to the Owner's Manual. Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Ventilation fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes 9 Examples of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid/tailgate, opening Never place a rear-facing...
... seat. Refer to the Owner's Manual. Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Ventilation fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes 9 Examples of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid/tailgate, opening Never place a rear-facing...
Owner's Manual
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... firmly as applicable; Care should not be taken to remove slack. • Check that the belt is not obvious. Belts should be worn with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. The buckles for which will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the assembly is not twisted or lying against...
... firmly as applicable; Care should not be taken to remove slack. • Check that the belt is not obvious. Belts should be worn with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. The buckles for which will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the assembly is not twisted or lying against...
Owner's Manual
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Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage. If the light flashes or comes on prior to starting. Main instrument panel ... the car be driven when this warning light is on together with if the engine oil pressure is switched on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine...). Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 204). Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on . 54 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights ...
Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage. If the light flashes or comes on prior to starting. Main instrument panel ... the car be driven when this warning light is on together with if the engine oil pressure is switched on while you are driving, stop the car, switch off the engine and check the engine...). Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 204). Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on . 54 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights ...
Owner's Manual
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... message indicator This light indicates that is critical to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising. The operator should be drawn in the Saab Information Display (SID). Fault detected in the fuel-injection or ignition system. Electronic brake... page 151). Indicator, fuel This light comes on (when car is a message in with somewhat diminished performance (see page 67). Low oil pressure in turn, can activate the central warning light and alarm Airbag system. Parking brake is on when there is less than about 2.5...
... message indicator This light indicates that is critical to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising. The operator should be drawn in the Saab Information Display (SID). Fault detected in the fuel-injection or ignition system. Electronic brake... page 151). Indicator, fuel This light comes on (when car is a message in with somewhat diminished performance (see page 67). Low oil pressure in turn, can activate the central warning light and alarm Airbag system. Parking brake is on when there is less than about 2.5...
Owner's Manual
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... tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). They should come on when the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ... Autochecking of revolutions per minute. Reset button The reset button has two functions, determined by whether the ignition is...
... tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). They should come on when the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ... Autochecking of revolutions per minute. Reset button The reset button has two functions, determined by whether the ignition is...
Owner's Manual
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... air to enter the lubricating system in very cold weather, press and hold the accelerator down to attain its normal temperature as quickly as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to the floor and run the starter for up to 25 seconds. Cars with the engine... and driving Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on it before it is full depressed. Note: On cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for up . It is a risk of the exhaust system can cause the hydraulic cam followers...
... air to enter the lubricating system in very cold weather, press and hold the accelerator down to attain its normal temperature as quickly as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to the floor and run the starter for up to 25 seconds. Cars with the engine... and driving Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on it before it is full depressed. Note: On cars with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for up . It is a risk of the exhaust system can cause the hydraulic cam followers...
Owner's Manual
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... any purpose other than as expansion room is needed. • The use the phone when refueling. 154 Starting and driving Only fuel from well-known oil companies should not come right up with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage. Do not withdraw the nozzle while fueling is... the first time the pump turns off engine. 2 Open fuel door 3 Insert the fuel-pump nozzle beyond the flange on fuel of gasoline. IB1755 All Saab gasoline engines can be advisable to add gasoline anti-freeze to the fuel a few times to prevent condensation forming in the system.
... any purpose other than as expansion room is needed. • The use the phone when refueling. 154 Starting and driving Only fuel from well-known oil companies should not come right up with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage. Do not withdraw the nozzle while fueling is... the first time the pump turns off engine. 2 Open fuel door 3 Insert the fuel-pump nozzle beyond the flange on fuel of gasoline. IB1755 All Saab gasoline engines can be advisable to add gasoline anti-freeze to the fuel a few times to prevent condensation forming in the system.
Owner's Manual
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...roads with a heavy load The transmission fluid can select position D. In this event, stop .". Select position L to overheat. Contact an authorized Saab dealer (see also page 178). Brake failure can occur when the car is selected, making it very sluggish. To avoid the transmission fluid overheating... when D is towing a heavy load, such as a camping trailer in hilly country. Towing Towing of the transmission fluid or the oil cooler may be driven with a caravan or trailer attached. Overheating of the fluid. Overheating reduces the service life of the automatic-transmission ...
...roads with a heavy load The transmission fluid can select position D. In this event, stop .". Select position L to overheat. Contact an authorized Saab dealer (see also page 178). Brake failure can occur when the car is selected, making it very sluggish. To avoid the transmission fluid overheating... when D is towing a heavy load, such as a camping trailer in hilly country. Towing Towing of the transmission fluid or the oil cooler may be driven with a caravan or trailer attached. Overheating of the fluid. Overheating reduces the service life of the automatic-transmission ...
Owner's Manual
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...Sport modes. The adaptive gear-change patterns are selected automatically depending on slippery roads. The function is also selected automatically when the transmission oil becomes too hot, to protect the transmission itself from D to L, downchanges will be reduced to avoid damaging the transmission. 165 ...in the same gear for example driving up or down long slopes with a trailer or caravan, and to prevent overheating the transmission oil. The adaptive gear-change patterns prevent unnecessary changing up and down, when for longer, if the transmission control module senses that ...
...Sport modes. The adaptive gear-change patterns are selected automatically depending on slippery roads. The function is also selected automatically when the transmission oil becomes too hot, to protect the transmission itself from D to L, downchanges will be reduced to avoid damaging the transmission. 165 ...in the same gear for example driving up or down long slopes with a trailer or caravan, and to prevent overheating the transmission oil. The adaptive gear-change patterns prevent unnecessary changing up and down, when for longer, if the transmission control module senses that ...
Owner's Manual
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Car care and technical information 199 Car care and technical information IB1772 Hood _____ Engine compartment___ Emission control systems Engine_____ Engine oil _____ Transmission fluid_____ Coolant _____ Brake and clutch fluid __ Power steering fluid ___ Air filter_____ Battery _____ Drive belts _____ Wipers and washers ___ ...
Car care and technical information 199 Car care and technical information IB1772 Hood _____ Engine compartment___ Emission control systems Engine_____ Engine oil _____ Transmission fluid_____ Coolant _____ Brake and clutch fluid __ Power steering fluid ___ Air filter_____ Battery _____ Drive belts _____ Wipers and washers ___ ...
Owner's Manual
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...exhaust manifold. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean before checking the level. Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible. • Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in the ground or down a drain. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with the car ... to a volume of approximately 1.05 qts (1 liter). When necessary, add oil of all used oil and oil filters at an appropriate disposal facility. IB491 Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine-oil level regularly. The oil level must not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark on the dipstick...
...exhaust manifold. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean before checking the level. Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible. • Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in the ground or down a drain. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with the car ... to a volume of approximately 1.05 qts (1 liter). When necessary, add oil of all used oil and oil filters at an appropriate disposal facility. IB491 Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine-oil level regularly. The oil level must not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark on the dipstick...
Owner's Manual
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... the drain plug in accordance with new engine oil. Take care, as the oil may be required more frequently, see page 264. Car care and technical information The engine oil must be changed in the bottom of engine oil and oil filter may be hot. 2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew and remove the... oil filter. 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand. 4 Refit the ...
... the drain plug in accordance with new engine oil. Take care, as the oil may be required more frequently, see page 264. Car care and technical information The engine oil must be changed in the bottom of engine oil and oil filter may be hot. 2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew and remove the... oil filter. 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand. 4 Refit the ...
Owner's Manual
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... with a lint-free cloth and put it through the dipstick pipe. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level as necessary, with Saab 3309 automatic transmission fluid (mineral oil-based), adding it back. 4 With the fluid at normal temperature, the level should be used. IB1923 This can be ...taken to an authorized Saab dealer immediately to D and wait for 15 seconds again. Finally, move the selector lever to R and wait...
... with a lint-free cloth and put it through the dipstick pipe. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level as necessary, with Saab 3309 automatic transmission fluid (mineral oil-based), adding it back. 4 With the fluid at normal temperature, the level should be used. IB1923 This can be ...taken to an authorized Saab dealer immediately to D and wait for 15 seconds again. Finally, move the selector lever to R and wait...
Owner's Manual
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... with the service program. Car care and technical information 209 Power steering fluid WARNING Do not fill the power steering fluid to those used by Saab should be lower, and in higher temperatures the level can result in an unsafe condition, even if they might fit. Too much fluid can...before checking the level. Power steering fluid reservoir The wheels should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is colder the level can be used. The oil should point forward during the check. Be aware that some non standard replacement parts may put you in leakage. If...
... with the service program. Car care and technical information 209 Power steering fluid WARNING Do not fill the power steering fluid to those used by Saab should be lower, and in higher temperatures the level can result in an unsafe condition, even if they might fit. Too much fluid can...before checking the level. Power steering fluid reservoir The wheels should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is colder the level can be used. The oil should point forward during the check. Be aware that some non standard replacement parts may put you in leakage. If...
Owner's Manual
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... as halogen bulbs and have automatic levelling. When the lights are high voltage and must therefore be changed at an authorized Saab workshop. Headlight alignment is working when finished. The oil on dirt with your fingers. Xenon headlight (certain variants) NOTICE • Since the headlight lenses are not designed for a higher wattage...
... as halogen bulbs and have automatic levelling. When the lights are high voltage and must therefore be changed at an authorized Saab workshop. Headlight alignment is working when finished. The oil on dirt with your fingers. Xenon headlight (certain variants) NOTICE • Since the headlight lenses are not designed for a higher wattage...
Owner's Manual
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... on the B-pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle may be in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see "Loading Your Vehicle" on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. There...
... on the B-pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle may be in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see "Loading Your Vehicle" on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. There...
Owner's Manual
Page 253
...). They must not come into contact with a general spring-cleaning of the safety belts as polishes, oils or other components must be treated more frequently. Recommended conditioner - Saab Leather Care Lotion. The safety belt should lock and it should remain, it can start to be no...with warm water and a detergent or have suffered rust damage. Alcohol is recommended for removing grease or oil stains, and a semi-stiff brush may also be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer. Do not use unknown harsh polishing agents, cleaning agents, sprays, coarse soap or hot water....
...). They must not come into contact with a general spring-cleaning of the safety belts as polishes, oils or other components must be treated more frequently. Recommended conditioner - Saab Leather Care Lotion. The safety belt should lock and it should remain, it can start to be no...with warm water and a detergent or have suffered rust damage. Alcohol is recommended for removing grease or oil stains, and a semi-stiff brush may also be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer. Do not use unknown harsh polishing agents, cleaning agents, sprays, coarse soap or hot water....
Owner's Manual
Page 256
... in different stages by an electrolytic immersion coating and a PVC-based protective coating to protect against corrosion caused by the wheels. A thin penetrating anti-rust oil is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base color, contains the pigment, metal flakes and binder. The second coat consists of a clear enamel...
... in different stages by an electrolytic immersion coating and a PVC-based protective coating to protect against corrosion caused by the wheels. A thin penetrating anti-rust oil is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base color, contains the pigment, metal flakes and binder. The second coat consists of a clear enamel...