Owner's Manual
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... to the car if the recommendations are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. Supplied with the car is available with the following engine variants: • 2.3t 185 hp (Linear) • 2.3T 220 hp (Arc) • 2.3 Turbo 250 hp (Aero) Although this manual...
... to the car if the recommendations are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA, Inc. Supplied with the car is available with the following engine variants: • 2.3t 185 hp (Linear) • 2.3T 220 hp (Arc) • 2.3 Turbo 250 hp (Aero) Although this manual...
Owner's Manual
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... rack load_____ Fitting the roof carriers, 9-5 Sedan and 9-5 Wagon without roof rails _ Maximum roof load _____ Rearview mirror _____ 166 166 252 108 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 182 238 Headlights _____ 67 High/low beam _____ 67 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 69 Headlight washers _____ 71 Changing...
... rack load_____ Fitting the roof carriers, 9-5 Sedan and 9-5 Wagon without roof rails _ Maximum roof load _____ Rearview mirror _____ 166 166 252 108 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 182 238 Headlights _____ 67 High/low beam _____ 67 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 69 Headlight washers _____ 71 Changing...
Owner's Manual
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..., front _____ 116 114 209 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun visors _____ 107 107 117 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____ 113 132 133 142 160 159 179 IB3150 Seats_____...
..., front _____ 116 114 209 Rearview mirrors _____ Door mirrors_____ Sun visors _____ 107 107 117 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____ 113 132 133 142 160 159 179 IB3150 Seats_____...
Owner's Manual
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... Gearbox number _____ Color code_____ Tire and Loading Information Label _____ 7 262 262 262 262 226 Engine _____ Checking the oil level _____ Changing engine oil_____ Engine oil, specification _____ 186 186 187 255 Braking_____ ABS brakes _____ Brake and clutch fluid_____ Brake system...132 194 257 137 Wipers and washers_____ Washers _____ Washer jets _____ 71 196 196 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit _____ Engine, technical data _____ 136 183 254 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Automatic transmission, technical data _____ Manual gearbox, technical...
... Gearbox number _____ Color code_____ Tire and Loading Information Label _____ 7 262 262 262 262 226 Engine _____ Checking the oil level _____ Changing engine oil_____ Engine oil, specification _____ 186 186 187 255 Braking_____ ABS brakes _____ Brake and clutch fluid_____ Brake system...132 194 257 137 Wipers and washers_____ Washers _____ Washer jets _____ 71 196 196 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit _____ Engine, technical data _____ 136 183 254 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Automatic transmission, technical data _____ Manual gearbox, technical...
Owner's Manual
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Improper service methods may start at high pressure. System to be serviced by authorized personnel only. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. Battery • No sparks, flames or smoking. • Shield ... or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. For instructions consult workshop manual. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Do not open when engine hot! • AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES, NO SMOKING • WEAR EYE PROTECTION • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN • ACID •...
Improper service methods may start at high pressure. System to be serviced by authorized personnel only. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAINER. Battery • No sparks, flames or smoking. • Shield ... or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. For instructions consult workshop manual. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Do not open when engine hot! • AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES, NO SMOKING • WEAR EYE PROTECTION • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN • ACID •...
Owner's Manual
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... Direction indicators Windshield washers Battery charging Fuel 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 . Electric windows Deactivating of explosive gas. Refer to the Owner's Manual. Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Use protective...
... Direction indicators Windshield washers Battery charging Fuel 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 . Electric windows Deactivating of explosive gas. Refer to the Owner's Manual. Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Use protective...
Owner's Manual
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...starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system work. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started without the correct key inserted in the ignition, a signal is in the transmitter) "Key not accepted. If the fault persists ...(LED flashing when another attempt is made to ON and press one of the buttons on the Saab Information Display (SID). in ON position. The LED double-flashes when the car is detected (e.g. To avoid inconvenience caused by unlocking the car ...
...starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is familiar with how both the car alarm and the locking system work. If the signal is verified, the engine can be started without the correct key inserted in the ignition, a signal is in the transmitter) "Key not accepted. If the fault persists ...(LED flashing when another attempt is made to ON and press one of the buttons on the Saab Information Display (SID). in ON position. The LED double-flashes when the car is detected (e.g. To avoid inconvenience caused by unlocking the car ...
Owner's Manual
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...countries. Flashes three times per second for opening the trunk lid. Off. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Comes on the key. Key not accepted. Replace battery. • REMOTE KEY • TRANSPONDR Fault ...of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after delay). Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Fault in key transmitter or in the key, see page 41. Alarm activated (after delay period. Car... and SID messages Activation (during 10-second delay). Start the engine. Car alarm not activated. Remote control battery low. Deactivation.
...countries. Flashes three times per second for opening the trunk lid. Off. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Comes on the key. Key not accepted. Replace battery. • REMOTE KEY • TRANSPONDR Fault ...of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after delay). Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Fault in key transmitter or in the key, see page 41. Alarm activated (after delay period. Car... and SID messages Activation (during 10-second delay). Start the engine. Car alarm not activated. Remote control battery low. Deactivation.
Owner's Manual
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... if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to starting. Fault detected in engine. Any of brake pressure between front and rear wheels). • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly. shown, Canada similar Main instrument panel 1 2 3 ...4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 7 8 9 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip meter reset button Odometer and trip meter Airbag system. Electronic brake force distribution (distribution of the following can activate the central...
... if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to starting. Fault detected in engine. Any of brake pressure between front and rear wheels). • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly. shown, Canada similar Main instrument panel 1 2 3 ...4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 7 8 9 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip meter reset button Odometer and trip meter Airbag system. Electronic brake force distribution (distribution of the following can activate the central...
Owner's Manual
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... on while you are on together with if the battery is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. If it comes on together with if the engine oil pressure is insufficient brake fluid in serious engine damage. Brake warning light This light will come on . WARNING Never drive the car when these... warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 194). Low oil pressure can result in the reservoir (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 54). If the ABS...
... on while you are on together with if the battery is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. If it comes on together with if the engine oil pressure is insufficient brake fluid in serious engine damage. Brake warning light This light will come on . WARNING Never drive the car when these... warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine and check the engine oil level (see page 194). Low oil pressure can result in the reservoir (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 54). If the ABS...
Owner's Manual
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... may be able to be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more of the following conditions...
... may be able to be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more of the following conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... light shows when the rear fog light is on the selector lever again. In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at an authorized Saab dealer. If a fault arises in cars with automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on in the Xenon headlight system, the headlights will... drivers in the Xenon headlight system, which consists of one light so it will have your speed accordingly as possible at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. The rear fog light consists of xenon headlights and an automatic levelling system. Adjust your car checked...
... light shows when the rear fog light is on the selector lever again. In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at an authorized Saab dealer. If a fault arises in cars with automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on in the Xenon headlight system, the headlights will... drivers in the Xenon headlight system, which consists of one light so it will have your speed accordingly as possible at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. The rear fog light consists of xenon headlights and an automatic levelling system. Adjust your car checked...
Owner's Manual
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.... Instruments and controls Automatic transmission, fault indicator On a car with a trailer attached. IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is moving you can also sense that extra care should be illuminated when ESP regulation is occurring, i.e. In this warning symbol is indicated, ...have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as a system to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of the ESP button. If a...
.... Instruments and controls Automatic transmission, fault indicator On a car with a trailer attached. IMPORTANT: the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is moving you can also sense that extra care should be illuminated when ESP regulation is occurring, i.e. In this warning symbol is indicated, ...have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as a system to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of the ESP button. If a...
Owner's Manual
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...of kilometres on U.S. A safety cut-out function (in thousands of revolutions per minute. IB341 Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm. Pressing the button a second time within these 20 seconds will reset the trip meter.... • When the ignition is OFF, the display lights up until the engine is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles on Canadian vehicles). vehicles and on the dial only for 20 seconds enabling you...
...of kilometres on U.S. A safety cut-out function (in thousands of revolutions per minute. IB341 Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm. Pressing the button a second time within these 20 seconds will reset the trip meter.... • When the ignition is OFF, the display lights up until the engine is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles on Canadian vehicles). vehicles and on the dial only for 20 seconds enabling you...
Owner's Manual
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...heavy load, drive in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will be traveled on the remaining fuel (see page 55). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). If... has been selected, the scale will come on (see page 61). The needle should be illuminated if the speed of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature. Fuel gauge Fuel-tank capacity, 18.5 US gal. (70 liters). Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature...
...heavy load, drive in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down to about 2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will be traveled on the remaining fuel (see page 55). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to 87 mph (140 km/h). If... has been selected, the scale will come on (see page 61). The needle should be illuminated if the speed of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature. Fuel gauge Fuel-tank capacity, 18.5 US gal. (70 liters). Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature...
Owner's Manual
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... - do so and check the coolant level by the lowering of the expansion tank completely when the engine is equivalent to the engine load. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will move within the white zone. Refill.". The pressure in speed will enter ... first part of the car as it is holding the charging pressure down, you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the red zone, stop the car immediately, let the engine idle. 60 Instruments and controls If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the...
... - do so and check the coolant level by the lowering of the expansion tank completely when the engine is equivalent to the engine load. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will move within the white zone. Refill.". The pressure in speed will enter ... first part of the car as it is holding the charging pressure down, you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the red zone, stop the car immediately, let the engine idle. 60 Instruments and controls If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the...
Owner's Manual
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... function using or . 4 Touch SET. 5 Set the month in the same way. 6 Touch SET. 7 Set the day in the car's trip computer even when the engine is between 26° and 38°F (-3° and +3°C). A chime will be displayed. Outdoor temperature (Frost warning) Regardless of 21° to 43°...
... function using or . 4 Touch SET. 5 Set the month in the same way. 6 Touch SET. 7 Set the day in the car's trip computer even when the engine is between 26° and 38°F (-3° and +3°C). A chime will be displayed. Outdoor temperature (Frost warning) Regardless of 21° to 43°...
Owner's Manual
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... reading will change in increments of 100 meters. Calculation of the display). Metric units: for just under a kilometer, the distance will be cancelled when the engine is on, Alarm/Speed W respectively will be activated once - it will change in increments of 1.0 mile. An asterisk * will be shown in the same way...
... reading will change in increments of 100 meters. Calculation of the display). Metric units: for just under a kilometer, the distance will be cancelled when the engine is on, Alarm/Speed W respectively will be activated once - it will change in increments of 1.0 mile. An asterisk * will be shown in the same way...
Owner's Manual
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..., INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel, and the message will appear on the display for about 10 seconds. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of messages that can be cleared from the display. The number of...
..., INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel, and the message will appear on the display for about 10 seconds. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of messages that can be cleared from the display. The number of...
Owner's Manual
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...entire speedometer will be illuminated. • In cars with the display of CHECK messages, will operate as normal, except "Outdoor temperature", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Brake light failure. Key not accepted. Make a safe stop. Both the SID and the ACC displays will be...This message can only be deleted when it a second time for ten seconds). • CHECK message generated in the SID. • High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a chime sounds. Instruments and controls The following conditions ...
...entire speedometer will be illuminated. • In cars with the display of CHECK messages, will operate as normal, except "Outdoor temperature", see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Brake light failure. Key not accepted. Make a safe stop. Both the SID and the ACC displays will be...This message can only be deleted when it a second time for ten seconds). • CHECK message generated in the SID. • High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until "SERVICE" appears on the display and a chime sounds. Instruments and controls The following conditions ...