Owner's Manual
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6 Engine bay Changing engine oil_____ Engine: description _____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for driving Oil grade and viscosity_____ 278 278 278 7 278 203 199 270 150 270 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 205 Driving in hot climates _____ 183 Radiator_____ ... Turbo gauge _____ 210 210 151 272 257 272 84 Changing a fuse _____ Fuse table _____ Fuses _____ Relays _____ 227 232 227 232 Engine oil: checking level __ 202 Topping-up fluid _____ Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ 211 100 211 212 Automatic transmission _____...
6 Engine bay Changing engine oil_____ Engine: description _____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for driving Oil grade and viscosity_____ 278 278 278 7 278 203 199 270 150 270 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 205 Driving in hot climates _____ 183 Radiator_____ ... Turbo gauge _____ 210 210 151 272 257 272 84 Changing a fuse _____ Fuse table _____ Fuses _____ Relays _____ 227 232 227 232 Engine oil: checking level __ 202 Topping-up fluid _____ Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ 211 100 211 212 Automatic transmission _____...
Owner's Manual
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... AB 53 53 057 700 CCA (SAE) 12102-EP • Flush eyes immediatly with SAE J639. BATTERIE SANS ENTRETIEN-P/N 53 52 000 Saab Automobile AB 53 53 085 GARDER HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) 12103-EP Manufactured by ... 700 CCA (SAE) 12103-EP 000 • Éviter les étincelles et les flammes. Coolant: Never open when engine hot! Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR CLEAR CLAIR OK LOW BAS DANGER/POISON • No sparks, flames or smoking. •...
... AB 53 53 057 700 CCA (SAE) 12102-EP • Flush eyes immediatly with SAE J639. BATTERIE SANS ENTRETIEN-P/N 53 52 000 Saab Automobile AB 53 53 085 GARDER HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS 12V/700A/125min(SAE) 12V/700A/70Ah (EN) 12103-EP Manufactured by ... 700 CCA (SAE) 12103-EP 000 • Éviter les étincelles et les flammes. Coolant: Never open when engine hot! Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK / NOIR CLEAR CLAIR OK LOW BAS DANGER/POISON • No sparks, flames or smoking. •...
Owner's Manual
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... of children Battery acid contains sulphuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Cabin fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes Electronic Stability Program
... of children Battery acid contains sulphuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Cabin fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes Electronic Stability Program
Owner's Manual
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... car may still be driven with care but the performance of the engine will come on if the engine oil pressure is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Oil pressure low. The following message is on while you are driving, stop immediately in the fuel or ignition system... more serious faults from arising. NOTICE Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Engine malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Turn off the engine and check the oil level (see page 150). While your car and create unsafe driving conditions...
... car may still be driven with care but the performance of the engine will come on if the engine oil pressure is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Oil pressure low. The following message is on while you are driving, stop immediately in the fuel or ignition system... more serious faults from arising. NOTICE Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Engine malfunction. Contact Saab dealer. Turn off the engine and check the oil level (see page 150). While your car and create unsafe driving conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... can vary between markets.) English French German Italian Spanish Swedish Unit Metric Imperial US Speed Scale Illum. 0-160 mph 0-90 mph Service Info Service Data Oil quality: xxx %. Service Type Time for main service Reset Service Ind. xxxx days to Profiler. 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial. 3 Press in the...
... can vary between markets.) English French German Italian Spanish Swedish Unit Metric Imperial US Speed Scale Illum. 0-160 mph 0-90 mph Service Info Service Data Oil quality: xxx %. Service Type Time for main service Reset Service Ind. xxxx days to Profiler. 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial. 3 Press in the...
Owner's Manual
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This is normally done at the dealer in NIGHTPANEL mode. The number of the speedometer to new engine oil. Service Type: The type of units. Unit Select the desired group of service that is required is shown here. Language 95 Select the desired language.... Speed Scale Illum. Instruments and controls Explanation of the oil is shown here. 100% is equivalent to be reset here. Reset Service Ind.: The service indicator can vary between markets. Select the proportion of ...
This is normally done at the dealer in NIGHTPANEL mode. The number of the speedometer to new engine oil. Service Type: The type of units. Unit Select the desired group of service that is required is shown here. Language 95 Select the desired language.... Speed Scale Illum. Instruments and controls Explanation of the oil is shown here. 100% is equivalent to be reset here. Reset Service Ind.: The service indicator can vary between markets. Select the proportion of ...
Owner's Manual
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... plugs and the performance of highway driving. If this gradual process of bedding-in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by your authorized Saab dealer for brief instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other fuel not recommended... MMT. Never use of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you plan on . During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do not exceed 5,000 rpm.
... plugs and the performance of highway driving. If this gradual process of bedding-in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by your authorized Saab dealer for brief instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km). In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other fuel not recommended... MMT. Never use of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you plan on . During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do not exceed 5,000 rpm.
Owner's Manual
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... roads. Overheating can also cause the transmission fluid to fade! Kick-down When the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down . High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can cause the brakes to overheat. To avoid the transmission fluid overheating, always drive with the selector lever in hilly country with automatic transmission...
... roads. Overheating can also cause the transmission fluid to fade! Kick-down When the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down . High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can cause the brakes to overheat. To avoid the transmission fluid overheating, always drive with the selector lever in hilly country with automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual
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...;C). • The car is particularly important when the roads are not allowed in some countries. Use molybdenum-sulphide oil (MoS2). If the car is parked outside temperature alone or when the car is alternately parked outdoors and in... from the heating system air intakes between the hood and the windshield. • If necessary, inject oil into the locks to prevent them from freezing and causing interruptions in the fuel supply. For regular driving... driving off, make driving safer on snow and ice. Your Saab dealer will prevent condensation water in the fuel tank from freezing.
...;C). • The car is particularly important when the roads are not allowed in some countries. Use molybdenum-sulphide oil (MoS2). If the car is parked outside temperature alone or when the car is alternately parked outdoors and in... from the heating system air intakes between the hood and the windshield. • If necessary, inject oil into the locks to prevent them from freezing and causing interruptions in the fuel supply. For regular driving... driving off, make driving safer on snow and ice. Your Saab dealer will prevent condensation water in the fuel tank from freezing.
Owner's Manual
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You can check some points yourself beforehand: • Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the tool kit and jack in the car. Check also for leaks. • Inspect the drive belt (poly-V-belt) and ... as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a drive belt (poly-V-belt) and the like. 196 Starting and driving For long trips Before starting off on your Saab dealer.
You can check some points yourself beforehand: • Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the tool kit and jack in the car. Check also for leaks. • Inspect the drive belt (poly-V-belt) and ... as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a drive belt (poly-V-belt) and the like. 196 Starting and driving For long trips Before starting off on your Saab dealer.
Owner's Manual
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Car care 197 Car care Hood _____ Engine _____ Engine bay _____ Engine oil _____ Air filter_____ Transmission fluid ____ Coolant _____ Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads_____ Power steering_____ Battery _____ Drive belt _____ Wipers and washers ___ ...
Car care 197 Car care Hood _____ Engine _____ Engine bay _____ Engine oil _____ Air filter_____ Transmission fluid ____ Coolant _____ Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads_____ Power steering_____ Battery _____ Drive belt _____ Wipers and washers ___ ...
Owner's Manual
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... the MIN and MAX marks is equivalent to 1.0 qt (1.0 l). Fill oil now. It is therefore often necessary to top up the oil to consume a certain amount of engine oil and oil filter may be higher than normal. Saab 9-3 Aero: The engine oil level is checked each time the engine is low, the following message appears on...
... the MIN and MAX marks is equivalent to 1.0 qt (1.0 l). Fill oil now. It is therefore often necessary to top up the oil to consume a certain amount of engine oil and oil filter may be higher than normal. Saab 9-3 Aero: The engine oil level is checked each time the engine is low, the following message appears on...
Owner's Manual
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...prolonged skin contact whenever possible. • Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in the bottom of the sump and leave the oil to drain into the ground or down a drain. Used engine oil is warm. Engine oil and oil filter should be changed according to "Technical data". The... oil should be drained when the engine is particularly flammable. • ...
...prolonged skin contact whenever possible. • Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in the bottom of the sump and leave the oil to drain into the ground or down a drain. Used engine oil is warm. Engine oil and oil filter should be changed according to "Technical data". The... oil should be drained when the engine is particularly flammable. • ...
Owner's Manual
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... tightening torque is 25 Nm (18 lbf. Air filter WARNING To ensure reliable operation, only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Automatic transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program. Have paper towelling or a rag at hand to the O-ring. 5 Screw on the cap...
... tightening torque is 25 Nm (18 lbf. Air filter WARNING To ensure reliable operation, only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Automatic transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program. Have paper towelling or a rag at hand to the O-ring. 5 Screw on the cap...
Owner's Manual
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...The foot brake and parking brake are worn and need replacing. The oil level should point directly forwards during this check. If the oil is colder, the level will be lower, and at a higher temperatures the level will be changed at a Saab dealer. If any brake fluid is about 68°F (+20°...should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is spilled, the area should only be higher. Clean round the cap before unscrewing it again. Top up with the service program. To ensure optimum brake performance, use only Saab genuine brake pads. Check the level of water as ...
...The foot brake and parking brake are worn and need replacing. The oil level should point directly forwards during this check. If the oil is colder, the level will be lower, and at a higher temperatures the level will be changed at a Saab dealer. If any brake fluid is about 68°F (+20°...should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is spilled, the area should only be higher. Clean round the cap before unscrewing it again. Top up with the service program. To ensure optimum brake performance, use only Saab genuine brake pads. Check the level of water as ...
Owner's Manual
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.../Certification label might look like. Tire Pressure" on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo. 243 This label can only be found on vehicles sold in Canada have the tire information label in pounds...
.../Certification label might look like. Tire Pressure" on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo. 243 This label can only be found on vehicles sold in Canada have the tire information label in pounds...
Owner's Manual
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...anchorage points in the floor. Never make any fraying edges, it should remain, it can start to the safety belts yourself but visit a Saab dealer. They must not have them with lukewarm soapy water. In Upholstery and trim To remove fluff and hairs from use a vacuum cleaner, ...have suffered rust damage. Tightening sequence, wheel bolts Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for removing grease and oil stains. Disco lour at a Saab dealer. Remove spots and dirt using lukewarm soapy water or water alone. Car care 251 Safety belts WARNING If the car...
...anchorage points in the floor. Never make any fraying edges, it should remain, it can start to the safety belts yourself but visit a Saab dealer. They must not have them with lukewarm soapy water. In Upholstery and trim To remove fluff and hairs from use a vacuum cleaner, ...have suffered rust damage. Tightening sequence, wheel bolts Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for removing grease and oil stains. Disco lour at a Saab dealer. Remove spots and dirt using lukewarm soapy water or water alone. Car care 251 Safety belts WARNING If the car...
Owner's Manual
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... thoroughly before applying the next. 254 Car care then be primed with two thin coats of the repaired area is flush with thin, penetrating rustproofing oil. After the primer has dried, apply several thin layers of topcoat until the surface of primer applied by brush. The extent of the underseal. The...
... thoroughly before applying the next. 254 Car care then be primed with two thin coats of the repaired area is flush with thin, penetrating rustproofing oil. After the primer has dried, apply several thin layers of topcoat until the surface of primer applied by brush. The extent of the underseal. The...
Owner's Manual
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Car care Use a hose to clean the underside of any rust, apply a thin, penetrating, anti-corrosion oil. Keep the seams clean and at the first sign of the car thoroughly. Areas of dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at least ..., wash the car immediately. Frequent washing will be washed immediately. • Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to air and moisture. Your Saab dealer will prevent paint damage from the inside, largely as tree sap and bird droppings. If any worn or damaged areas, to penetrate the protective...
Car care Use a hose to clean the underside of any rust, apply a thin, penetrating, anti-corrosion oil. Keep the seams clean and at the first sign of the car thoroughly. Areas of dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at least ..., wash the car immediately. Frequent washing will be washed immediately. • Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to air and moisture. Your Saab dealer will prevent paint damage from the inside, largely as tree sap and bird droppings. If any worn or damaged areas, to penetrate the protective...
Owner's Manual
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... are able, through their franchise agreement, to -date Saab service manuals and parts and technical service bulletins from Saab and are three different messages that will appear: TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that an oil/filter change is required along with several inspections and additional.... Failure to perform scheduled maintenance in a timely manner may result in normal use. Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that an oil/filter change is required along with several inspections. If mileage accumulation does not occur, the ...
... are able, through their franchise agreement, to -date Saab service manuals and parts and technical service bulletins from Saab and are three different messages that will appear: TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that an oil/filter change is required along with several inspections and additional.... Failure to perform scheduled maintenance in a timely manner may result in normal use. Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that an oil/filter change is required along with several inspections. If mileage accumulation does not occur, the ...