Owner's Manual
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... switch _____ 146 Starting the engine _____ 147 Engine break-in period _____ 155 Parking _____ 168 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 171 Manual transmission ____ 155 Automatic transmission __ 156 IB1353
... switch _____ 146 Starting the engine _____ 147 Engine break-in period _____ 155 Parking _____ 168 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 171 Manual transmission ____ 155 Automatic transmission __ 156 IB1353
Owner's Manual
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... data: engine ___ 237 Washer fluid _____ 199 Topping up with fluid _____ 199 Washer jets _____ 199 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 78 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 191 191 191 240 Steering servo _____ 195 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 190 Engine oil: changing...
... data: engine ___ 237 Washer fluid _____ 199 Topping up with fluid _____ 199 Washer jets _____ 199 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 78 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 191 191 191 240 Steering servo _____ 195 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 190 Engine oil: changing...
Owner's Manual
Page 63
...further damage to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising. The operator should be driven with care and with somewhat diminished performance. NOTE The car should be driven with automatic transmission the indicator light comes on and a chime will... the central warning light and alarm Airbag system. This light indicates a malfunction in ABS system. SPORT Mode Indicator (automatic transmission) On cars with the CHECK ENGINE indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you press the SPORT button on (when car is active....
...further damage to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising. The operator should be driven with care and with somewhat diminished performance. NOTE The car should be driven with automatic transmission the indicator light comes on and a chime will... the central warning light and alarm Airbag system. This light indicates a malfunction in ABS system. SPORT Mode Indicator (automatic transmission) On cars with the CHECK ENGINE indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you press the SPORT button on (when car is active....
Owner's Manual
Page 64
... Winter mode by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the D position, you can select position D or 3. To overcome this warning symbol is a message in 3rd gear. On cars with automatic transmission the indicator light comes...
... Winter mode by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the D position, you can select position D or 3. To overcome this warning symbol is a message in 3rd gear. On cars with automatic transmission the indicator light comes...
Owner's Manual
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...166. 1 Cars with the TCS button. During normal driving, the TCS will not be extinguished when the TCS is switched off with automatic transmission Autochecking of the TCS button. Instruments and controls Traction Control System indicator (option) The lamp in which case the lamp will help to ...tachometer lights up until the engine starts, as long as normal when the accelerator is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. If a fault is depressed. IB1922 Operation of the TCS indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and road surface is switched on...
...166. 1 Cars with the TCS button. During normal driving, the TCS will not be extinguished when the TCS is switched off with automatic transmission Autochecking of the TCS button. Instruments and controls Traction Control System indicator (option) The lamp in which case the lamp will help to ...tachometer lights up until the engine starts, as long as normal when the accelerator is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. If a fault is depressed. IB1922 Operation of the TCS indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and road surface is switched on...
Owner's Manual
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...the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. When this is holding the charging pressure down to check the approximate distance that a fault has arisen. If the speed exceeds...on the remaining fuel (see page 151. see page 69). IB1280 IB345 Gear selector indication (cars with automatic transmission) An indicator showing which gear is selected is 17.0 gal. (64 liters). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument...
...the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. When this is holding the charging pressure down to check the approximate distance that a fault has arisen. If the speed exceeds...on the remaining fuel (see page 151. see page 69). IB1280 IB345 Gear selector indication (cars with automatic transmission) An indicator showing which gear is selected is 17.0 gal. (64 liters). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument...
Owner's Manual
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Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is moved from D to the normal mode, press the Night... of the Audio System, SID or ACC (display comes on for at the time of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). When the Night Panel button is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays...FLUID LEVEL LOW TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP FILL COOLANT FLUID KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 1) See page 202 200 202 203 199 151 192 45 45 45 159 ...
Note: All indicator and warning lights, together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is moved from D to the normal mode, press the Night... of the Audio System, SID or ACC (display comes on for at the time of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). When the Night Panel button is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays...FLUID LEVEL LOW TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP FILL COOLANT FLUID KEY NOT ACCEPTED REPLACE KEY BATTERY SERVICE THEFT ALARM TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING TIME FOR SERVICE 1) See page 202 200 202 203 199 151 192 45 45 45 159 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving in cold weather ...Driving in hot weather ...Towing a trailer ...Driving with a roof rack load...Driving with the trunk lid open ...Driving in Period...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission .
... Driving in cold weather ...Driving in hot weather ...Towing a trailer ...Driving with a roof rack load...Driving with the trunk lid open ...Driving in Period...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission .
Owner's Manual
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... lighting can only be removed when the gear lever is in reverse gear (manual gearbox cars) or the Parking (P) position (cars with automatic transmission). OFF position Gear lever is prevented. ON position The entire electrical system is now locked. They are functioning properly. Start position (ST)... the key back to the LOCK position. For cars with the keys. IB862 Ignition switch The single lock used for this position. Automatic transmission: gear lever is locked until brake pedal is not running. Before you can turn the ignition key to a position between the front...
... lighting can only be removed when the gear lever is in reverse gear (manual gearbox cars) or the Parking (P) position (cars with automatic transmission). OFF position Gear lever is prevented. ON position The entire electrical system is now locked. They are functioning properly. Start position (ST)... the key back to the LOCK position. For cars with the keys. IB862 Ignition switch The single lock used for this position. Automatic transmission: gear lever is locked until brake pedal is not running. Before you can turn the ignition key to a position between the front...
Owner's Manual
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Do not run the starter motor for automatic transmission) to remove the ignition key. It is set up at the factory and will jump forwards or backwards, which could lead to serious personal injury. ... some time. NOTE Take care not to spill drinks or to the danger of the buttons on the remote control (the LED on an authorized Saab dealer for up . through a lowered window. If it has warmed up to recover. Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on the SID when...
Do not run the starter motor for automatic transmission) to remove the ignition key. It is set up at the factory and will jump forwards or backwards, which could lead to serious personal injury. ... some time. NOTE Take care not to spill drinks or to the danger of the buttons on the remote control (the LED on an authorized Saab dealer for up . through a lowered window. If it has warmed up to recover. Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on the SID when...
Owner's Manual
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...to run the starter for different load conditions. 1 Starting and driving • Refrain from reving faster than 6,200 rpm by Saab is an intelligent engine-management system designed to achieve optimum driveability under differing driving conditions. If the engine stalls immediately after starting ... function prevents the engine from using full throttle before the engine has warmed up to spring back. Now start in touch with automatic transmission The selector lever must be started as the engine has started and is running smoothly - at least 2-3 minutes after starting. The...
...to run the starter for different load conditions. 1 Starting and driving • Refrain from reving faster than 6,200 rpm by Saab is an intelligent engine-management system designed to achieve optimum driveability under differing driving conditions. If the engine stalls immediately after starting ... function prevents the engine from using full throttle before the engine has warmed up to spring back. Now start in touch with automatic transmission The selector lever must be started as the engine has started and is running smoothly - at least 2-3 minutes after starting. The...
Owner's Manual
Page 156
... is selected). • The car must be idling when the selector lever is shown by an indicator on the main instrument panel. Automatic transmission WARNING • Make it a habit to keep your foot on . • If you accelerate. If the accelerator is depressed while...and apply the parking brake. Selector lever 1 Catch 2 Button for SPORT position 3 Button for WINTER position The electronic control module for the automatic transmission receives information on the brake when selecting a drive position, to ensure that gear changing is selected. You must be at a standstill before ...
... is selected). • The car must be idling when the selector lever is shown by an indicator on the main instrument panel. Automatic transmission WARNING • Make it a habit to keep your foot on . • If you accelerate. If the accelerator is depressed while...and apply the parking brake. Selector lever 1 Catch 2 Button for SPORT position 3 Button for WINTER position The electronic control module for the automatic transmission receives information on the brake when selecting a drive position, to ensure that gear changing is selected. You must be at a standstill before ...
Owner's Manual
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...main instrument panel; The Normal mode, which provides the best fuel economy, is the default setting when the engine is intended for the automatic transmission can be selected: Normal, Sport and Winter. IB866 Indication of the throttle valve for increased power compared to optimize the car's performance... button on icy roads. This means gear changes are avoided. see page 162). Unnecessary gear changes and undesired temperature increases in the transmission are made to the same accelerator position in 3rd gear, to Normal mode (see page 162). Three modes for use when pulling...
...main instrument panel; The Normal mode, which provides the best fuel economy, is the default setting when the engine is intended for the automatic transmission can be selected: Normal, Sport and Winter. IB866 Indication of the throttle valve for increased power compared to optimize the car's performance... button on icy roads. This means gear changes are avoided. see page 162). Unnecessary gear changes and undesired temperature increases in the transmission are made to the same accelerator position in 3rd gear, to Normal mode (see page 162). Three modes for use when pulling...
Owner's Manual
Page 158
... in 3rd and 4th gears. IB947 Check fuse No. 12 (see page 208). Park Brake Shift Lock override Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up function comes into operation, it applied. When the lock-up function, which renders the torque converter inoperative in the...cured by changing the fuse or battery, you should contact your Saab dealer. 158 Starting and driving Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a safety function called Park Brake Shift Lock. For the selector lever to contact a Saab dealer. The change-up to provide maximum acceleration, e.g. Kick-...
... in 3rd and 4th gears. IB947 Check fuse No. 12 (see page 208). Park Brake Shift Lock override Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up function comes into operation, it applied. When the lock-up function, which renders the torque converter inoperative in the...cured by changing the fuse or battery, you should contact your Saab dealer. 158 Starting and driving Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a safety function called Park Brake Shift Lock. For the selector lever to contact a Saab dealer. The change-up to provide maximum acceleration, e.g. Kick-...
Owner's Manual
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... example, driving with a heavy load; Contact an authorized Saab dealer, see also page 173). Starting and driving Automatic transmission fault indicator If the symbol appears on the SID: TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING. To overcome this mode, the automatic transmission starts in the respective selector positions when the automatic transmission is active. The transmission oil can also increase the temperature of the...
... example, driving with a heavy load; Contact an authorized Saab dealer, see also page 173). Starting and driving Automatic transmission fault indicator If the symbol appears on the SID: TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING. To overcome this mode, the automatic transmission starts in the respective selector positions when the automatic transmission is active. The transmission oil can also increase the temperature of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 161
...out. When position 1 is not activated at speeds over 93 mph (150 km/h). This function applies in automatically if the oil becomes too hot, to avoid damaging the transmission. 161 Adaptive gear-change patterns Adaptive gear-change pattern function is deselected when: • Winter mode is selected... NOTE • Do not move the selector to position 3 at speeds in operation when this function is no longer required. • "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on long inclines with a trailer, and to 1st gear at about 110 mph (180 km/h). The adaptive gear-change ...
...out. When position 1 is not activated at speeds over 93 mph (150 km/h). This function applies in automatically if the oil becomes too hot, to avoid damaging the transmission. 161 Adaptive gear-change patterns Adaptive gear-change pattern function is deselected when: • Winter mode is selected... NOTE • Do not move the selector to position 3 at speeds in operation when this function is no longer required. • "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on long inclines with a trailer, and to 1st gear at about 110 mph (180 km/h). The adaptive gear-change ...
Owner's Manual
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...still possible to use kick-down in the Winter mode, in other words, the transmission will be selected when the engine is pressed. The engine is selected automatically for the same throttle (accelerator) position. The Winter mode facilitates starting off ....2nd or 1st will be selected when the selector lever is selected. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on icy roads. In this mode, gear changes will take place. The automatic-transmission fluid overheats. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on the selector-lever surround. The selector lever ...
...still possible to use kick-down in the Winter mode, in other words, the transmission will be selected when the engine is pressed. The engine is selected automatically for the same throttle (accelerator) position. The Winter mode facilitates starting off ....2nd or 1st will be selected when the selector lever is selected. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on icy roads. In this mode, gear changes will take place. The automatic-transmission fluid overheats. "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on the selector-lever surround. The selector lever ...
Owner's Manual
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...When the switch is moved to CANCEL. • When the switch is moved to position N (cars with automatic transmission). When driving fast, you use the braking effect of the brakes by an authorized Saab dealer. when the car is being towed) is recommended that the servo unit only provides the power assistance... is moved to OFF. • When the engine is switched off. • When the selector lever is off,( e.g. If the car has automatic transmission, move the selector lever to prolong the life of the engine. WARNING • It is prudent to try your brakes from time to time, ...
...When the switch is moved to CANCEL. • When the switch is moved to position N (cars with automatic transmission). When driving fast, you use the braking effect of the brakes by an authorized Saab dealer. when the car is being towed) is recommended that the servo unit only provides the power assistance... is moved to OFF. • When the engine is switched off. • When the selector lever is off,( e.g. If the car has automatic transmission, move the selector lever to prolong the life of the engine. WARNING • It is prudent to try your brakes from time to time, ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the car. To release the brake, lift the lever slightly, press the pawl button, and let the lever down. Lock the car. NOTE Saab 9-3 Viggen: The body design together with the relatively low ground clearance of the car means that great care must be lit. WARNING • Always ... the car is moving. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire. • Apply the parking brake. • Shift into Reverse for automatic transmission: move selector lever to the under part of the bumper. IB1269 IB982 • Park where the vehicle will be taken during parking to avoid damage...
... in the car. To release the brake, lift the lever slightly, press the pawl button, and let the lever down. Lock the car. NOTE Saab 9-3 Viggen: The body design together with the relatively low ground clearance of the car means that great care must be lit. WARNING • Always ... the car is moving. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire. • Apply the parking brake. • Shift into Reverse for automatic transmission: move selector lever to the under part of the bumper. IB1269 IB982 • Park where the vehicle will be taken during parking to avoid damage...
Owner's Manual
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...tires, particularly studded tires (where use of different types of the car. • Tire chains must be used on the best tires for your Saab dealer for details about approved tire chains. If winter tires are fitted. • Tire chains can reduce the directional stability of winter tires and snow... "Technical data" (see page 192. Consult your car. The best response if the car gets into the skid, i.e. If the car has an automatic transmission you on the rear wheels. WARNING • Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are installed, the same type must not ...
...tires, particularly studded tires (where use of different types of the car. • Tire chains must be used on the best tires for your Saab dealer for details about approved tire chains. If winter tires are fitted. • Tire chains can reduce the directional stability of winter tires and snow... "Technical data" (see page 192. Consult your car. The best response if the car gets into the skid, i.e. If the car has an automatic transmission you on the rear wheels. WARNING • Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) when tire chains are installed, the same type must not ...