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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_____..._____ Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____ Spark plugs _____ 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 _____...
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_____..._____ Simple troubleshooting (A/C, ACC) _____ Spark plugs _____ 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 _____...
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...for service. Time for main and intermediate service. 94 Instruments and controls System Settings Language (The number of languages can make system settings, such as change the display language, units and service information. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to service. xxxx days to Profiler. 2 Select System Settings using... 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 %. Time for main service Reset Service Ind. Yes No System Settings Under this heading you sure?
...for service. Time for main and intermediate service. 94 Instruments and controls System Settings Language (The number of languages can make system settings, such as change the display language, units and service information. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to service. xxxx days to Profiler. 2 Select System Settings using... 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 %. Time for main service Reset Service Ind. Yes No System Settings Under this heading you sure?
Owner's Manual
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...heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is made to fade! Following this, the next higher gear will change down change patterns are descending long or steep hills to use the braking effect of the fluid. Overheating can also cause the transmission ... the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down . WARNING Remember to spare the brakes. The adaptive gear change is strained, for overtaking. High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can cause the brakes to optimize acceleration, e.g. Starting and driving Lock-up The transmission's torque converter has...
...heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is made to fade! Following this, the next higher gear will change down change patterns are descending long or steep hills to use the braking effect of the fluid. Overheating can also cause the transmission ... the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down . WARNING Remember to spare the brakes. The adaptive gear change is strained, for overtaking. High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can cause the brakes to optimize acceleration, e.g. Starting and driving Lock-up The transmission's torque converter has...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ___ Wiper blades _____ Changing bulbs _____ 198 199 201 202 204 204 205 206 207... 208 210 211 211 213 Fuses _____ Tires _____ Compact spare _____ Changing a tire _____ Safety belts _____ Upholstery and trim ____ Textile carpeting _____ Engine bay_____ Washing _____ Waxing and polishing ___ Touching up the paint___ Anti-...
... 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 ___ Wiper blades _____ Changing bulbs _____ 198 199 201 202 204 204 205 206 207... 208 210 211 211 213 Fuses _____ Tires _____ Compact spare _____ Changing a tire _____ Safety belts _____ Upholstery and trim ____ Textile carpeting _____ Engine bay_____ Washing _____ Waxing and polishing ___ Touching up the paint___ Anti-...
Owner's Manual
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... care During the Break-in abnormal oil consumption. The level must not be below the MIN mark on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil between the MIN and MAX marks is equivalent to 1.0 qt (1.0 l). NOTICE Change of oil. If the oil level is low, the following message...operating temperature. 3 Take the dipstick out and wipe it be higher than normal. Oil filler cap and dipstick NOTICE Too high oil level can damage the engine. The distance between services. Saab 9-3 Aero: The engine oil level is checked each time the engine is normal for 2-5 minutes. Recommended...
... care During the Break-in abnormal oil consumption. The level must not be below the MIN mark on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil between the MIN and MAX marks is equivalent to 1.0 qt (1.0 l). NOTICE Change of oil. If the oil level is low, the following message...operating temperature. 3 Take the dipstick out and wipe it be higher than normal. Oil filler cap and dipstick NOTICE Too high oil level can damage the engine. The distance between services. Saab 9-3 Aero: The engine oil level is checked each time the engine is normal for 2-5 minutes. Recommended...
Owner's Manual
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... hot when the engine has been running. • Do not spill oil on level ground. 1 Unscrew the drain plug in laboratory animals. For oil volumes and grades, refer to the service program. Engine oil and oil filter should be changed according to "Technical data". The car must stand on hot parts of... the engine as the oil may be hot. 2 Refit the drain plug with a new washer. 3 Change the oil filter once the engine oil has drained (see page 204). 4 Fill with soap and water. • Keep oil out of reach of all used oil and oil filters at least 10 minutes. Dispose ...
... hot when the engine has been running. • Do not spill oil on level ground. 1 Unscrew the drain plug in laboratory animals. For oil volumes and grades, refer to the service program. Engine oil and oil filter should be changed according to "Technical data". The car must stand on hot parts of... the engine as the oil may be hot. 2 Refit the drain plug with a new washer. 3 Change the oil filter once the engine oil has drained (see page 204). 4 Fill with soap and water. • Keep oil out of reach of all used oil and oil filters at least 10 minutes. Dispose ...
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... filter WARNING To ensure reliable operation, only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Have paper towelling or a rag at hand to the O-ring. 5 Screw on the cap. 204 Car care Changing filter 1 Unscrew the oil filter cap. • Lift the cap slightly and carefully pry apart the ...cap and the filter housing. • Remove the filter cap. 2 Remove the filter. ft). The correct tightening torque is 25 Nm (18 lbf. Apply a small amount of new engine oil to catch...
... filter WARNING To ensure reliable operation, only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Have paper towelling or a rag at hand to the O-ring. 5 Screw on the cap. 204 Car care Changing filter 1 Unscrew the oil filter cap. • Lift the cap slightly and carefully pry apart the ...cap and the filter housing. • Remove the filter cap. 2 Remove the filter. ft). The correct tightening torque is 25 Nm (18 lbf. Apply a small amount of new engine oil to catch...
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The wheels should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is about 68°F (+20°C). To ensure optimum brake performance, use only Saab genuine brake pads. It is not possible to bubble and lift. Top up with the service program. NOTICE Avoid spilling brake ...colder, the level will be lower, and at a Saab dealer. Power steering fluid reservoir Car care The foot brake and parking brake are worn and need replacing. Wipe the dipstick. If the oil is spilled, the area should only be changed at a higher temperatures the level will be higher. Clean...
The wheels should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is about 68°F (+20°C). To ensure optimum brake performance, use only Saab genuine brake pads. It is not possible to bubble and lift. Top up with the service program. NOTICE Avoid spilling brake ...colder, the level will be lower, and at a Saab dealer. Power steering fluid reservoir Car care The foot brake and parking brake are worn and need replacing. Wipe the dipstick. If the oil is spilled, the area should only be changed at a higher temperatures the level will be higher. Clean...
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... of cold starts, mileage driven and elapsed time since the last service. There are three different messages that an oil/filter change is displayed, contact your best choice. Proper maintenance is required along with several inspections. They regularly receive up-to-date...Time for specific components when the car is your Saab Dealer for a service appointment. TIME FOR MAIN SERVICE will appear: TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that is reasonable and necessary to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that an oil/filter change is always a good practice! Today's complex ...
... of cold starts, mileage driven and elapsed time since the last service. There are three different messages that an oil/filter change is displayed, contact your best choice. Proper maintenance is required along with several inspections. They regularly receive up-to-date...Time for specific components when the car is your Saab Dealer for a service appointment. TIME FOR MAIN SERVICE will appear: TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that is reasonable and necessary to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that an oil/filter change is always a good practice! Today's complex ...
Owner's Manual
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...contract. Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be harmful to vary by dealer and location. More frequent oil changes are recommended if your driving habits match this Owner's Manual. There are apt to turbochargers. Additional labor and parts will be ... for severe service conditions, and brake fluid changes. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will also sign and stamp the record with the dealer identification stamp. Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and engine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service...
...contract. Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be harmful to vary by dealer and location. More frequent oil changes are recommended if your driving habits match this Owner's Manual. There are apt to turbochargers. Additional labor and parts will be ... for severe service conditions, and brake fluid changes. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will also sign and stamp the record with the dealer identification stamp. Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and engine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service...
Owner's Manual
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...Servicing/Oil changes: To be done according to the recommended service intervals to meet above mentioned requirements. At your Saab dealers you minimise the tendencies for any damage that selection. You should be able to use recommended service intervals the need to use oil that.... To ensure being able to take responsibility for oil sludge build, by Saab you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil engine oils. Other oil companies also have engine oils approved according to select a fully synthetic engine oil fulfilling GM-LL-A-025 requirements. Cylinder bore_____ Stroke _____...
...Servicing/Oil changes: To be done according to the recommended service intervals to meet above mentioned requirements. At your Saab dealers you minimise the tendencies for any damage that selection. You should be able to use recommended service intervals the need to use oil that.... To ensure being able to take responsibility for oil sludge build, by Saab you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil engine oils. Other oil companies also have engine oils approved according to select a fully synthetic engine oil fulfilling GM-LL-A-025 requirements. Cylinder bore_____ Stroke _____...
Owner's Manual
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...next service. Your vehicle has a display (SID) where time for good engine performance and protection. After the service your oil. Oil capacity, including filter (oil change engine oil. The thickness influences, among other things, the fuel economy. When the message for service is used , although not lower...this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is displayed you will need to change ) 6.3 qts. (6.0 l) 271 Fuel Fuel tank capacity_____ 16.05 U.S. For best function Saab recommends: For gasoline engines: SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 or SAE ...
...next service. Your vehicle has a display (SID) where time for good engine performance and protection. After the service your oil. Oil capacity, including filter (oil change engine oil. The thickness influences, among other things, the fuel economy. When the message for service is used , although not lower...this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is displayed you will need to change ) 6.3 qts. (6.0 l) 271 Fuel Fuel tank capacity_____ 16.05 U.S. For best function Saab recommends: For gasoline engines: SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 or SAE ...
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... indicator lights _____ 82 Autodimming _____ 135, 136 Automatic climate control (ACC) ____ 108 Automatic transmission _____ 159 Braking _____ Bulb changing _____ Bulb table _____ Buying new tires _____ 166 213 226 236 C Cabin lighting _____ 129 Cabin lighting, Convertible _____ 72 Car... _____ 50 Car transport _____ 192 Care of air conditioning _____ 257 Change of address notification _____ 264 Changing a tire _____ 248 Changing bulbs _____ 213 Changing engine oil _____ 203 Changing the battery, remote control _ 48 Changing wiper blades _____ 211 Checking the number of remote controls _____ 47...
... indicator lights _____ 82 Autodimming _____ 135, 136 Automatic climate control (ACC) ____ 108 Automatic transmission _____ 159 Braking _____ Bulb changing _____ Bulb table _____ Buying new tires _____ 166 213 226 236 C Cabin lighting _____ 129 Cabin lighting, Convertible _____ 72 Car... _____ 50 Car transport _____ 192 Care of air conditioning _____ 257 Change of address notification _____ 264 Changing a tire _____ 248 Changing bulbs _____ 213 Changing engine oil _____ 203 Changing the battery, remote control _ 48 Changing wiper blades _____ 211 Checking the number of remote controls _____ 47...
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... 175 Luggage compartment _____ 140 Luggage compartment lighting _ 130, 144 Luggage compartment lighting, Convertible _____ 73 Luggage compartment lighting, changing _____ 224 285 Milometer _____ 83 Mug holder _____ 130 N New tires, buying _____ 236 Night driving _____ 190 Number plate lighting..., changing ____ 224 O ORVR _____ 200 Oil capacity, engine _____ 271 Opening handles _____ 42 Opening the soft top, Convertible ____ 58 Outside mirrors _____ 134 Owner assistance...
... 175 Luggage compartment _____ 140 Luggage compartment lighting _ 130, 144 Luggage compartment lighting, Convertible _____ 73 Luggage compartment lighting, changing _____ 224 285 Milometer _____ 83 Mug holder _____ 130 N New tires, buying _____ 236 Night driving _____ 190 Number plate lighting..., changing ____ 224 O ORVR _____ 200 Oil capacity, engine _____ 271 Opening handles _____ 42 Opening the soft top, Convertible ____ 58 Outside mirrors _____ 134 Owner assistance...
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...rotation _____ 235 Tire markings _____ 242 Tire sidewall labeling _____ 241 Tire sizes _____ 275 Tire terminology and definitions ____ 243 Tire, changing _____ 248 Tire, spare _____ 246 Tires _____ 234 Tools and spare wheel _____ 246 Touching up paintwork _____ 253 Towbar _____ 184... 186 Towing _____ 190 Towing a trailer _____ 184 Towing the car _____ 191 Traction Control System (TCS) _____ 169 Transmission oil, checking _____ 204 Transmission oil, grade _____ 272 Transmission, automatic _____ 159 Transmission, manual _____ 158 Transporting the car _____ 192 Treadwear indicators _____ 236 Trip...
...rotation _____ 235 Tire markings _____ 242 Tire sidewall labeling _____ 241 Tire sizes _____ 275 Tire terminology and definitions ____ 243 Tire, changing _____ 248 Tire, spare _____ 246 Tires _____ 234 Tools and spare wheel _____ 246 Touching up paintwork _____ 253 Towbar _____ 184... 186 Towing _____ 190 Towing a trailer _____ 184 Towing the car _____ 191 Traction Control System (TCS) _____ 169 Transmission oil, checking _____ 204 Transmission oil, grade _____ 272 Transmission, automatic _____ 159 Transmission, manual _____ 158 Transporting the car _____ 192 Treadwear indicators _____ 236 Trip...
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All information and illustrations in this manual are based on chlorine-free paper 2004-04. © Copyright Saab Automobile AB, 2004. Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden US/CA MY2005 Ordering nr. 42 92 17. Printed in Sweden on the specifications that ... car is being used under certain conditions, see section "Customer Assistance and Information". Your Saab dealer will be altered without prior notice. Model variants, technical data and equipment vary from market to your market. NOTICE Change of engine oil and oil filter may be pleased to inform you of printing.
All information and illustrations in this manual are based on chlorine-free paper 2004-04. © Copyright Saab Automobile AB, 2004. Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden US/CA MY2005 Ordering nr. 42 92 17. Printed in Sweden on the specifications that ... car is being used under certain conditions, see section "Customer Assistance and Information". Your Saab dealer will be altered without prior notice. Model variants, technical data and equipment vary from market to your market. NOTICE Change of engine oil and oil filter may be pleased to inform you of printing.