Owner's Manual
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... 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 _____ Brake pads_____ 152 153 189 259 259 Fuses _____ Changing a fuse _____ Relays _____ Table of fuses _____ 211 213 215 211 Power...
... 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 _____ Brake pads_____ 152 153 189 259 259 Fuses _____ Changing a fuse _____ Relays _____ Table of fuses _____ 211 213 215 211 Power...
Owner's Manual
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Improper service methods may start at high pressure. For instructions consult workshop manual. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. The A/C system complies with water. Battery • No sparks, flames or smoking. • ...Flush eyes immediately with SAE J639. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. System to be serviced by authorized personnel only. Charge: 825 g of R134a. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. Get medical help fast. ...
Improper service methods may start at high pressure. For instructions consult workshop manual. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. The A/C system complies with water. Battery • No sparks, flames or smoking. • ...Flush eyes immediately with SAE J639. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. System to be serviced by authorized personnel only. Charge: 825 g of R134a. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. Get medical help fast. ...
Owner's Manual
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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed (See illustration). 3 Crank jack so that car ... SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS IB336 Jack Use only on a firm and level ground. • Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is not loose. 7 Lower car. Safe working load 1100 kg. Do not get under can occur. •...
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed (See illustration). 3 Crank jack so that car ... SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS IB336 Jack Use only on a firm and level ground. • Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is not loose. 7 Lower car. Safe working load 1100 kg. Do not get under can occur. •...
Owner's Manual
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... of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid/tailgate, opening 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...
... of rear window switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid/tailgate, opening 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...
Owner's Manual
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Safety 13 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. IB3226 Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. IB3227 Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or a crash and in the event of the lumbar support. IB1161 WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in particular a rear-end collision.
Safety 13 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. IB3226 Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. IB3227 Lumbar support Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjustment of emergency braking or a crash and in the event of the lumbar support. IB1161 WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in particular a rear-end collision.
Owner's Manual
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...not in contact with the neck or throat. The retractor locks up automatically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are not activated by vehicle rollover. • Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off ... the use of a child seat for any alterations or repairs to ensure that the belt is , a booster seat/cushion may be restrained by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as possible. • Check to the safety belt yourself. Safety The safety belt pretensioners are applied hard or a crash occurs. •...
...not in contact with the neck or throat. The retractor locks up automatically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are not activated by vehicle rollover. • Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off ... the use of a child seat for any alterations or repairs to ensure that the belt is , a booster seat/cushion may be restrained by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as possible. • Check to the safety belt yourself. Safety The safety belt pretensioners are applied hard or a crash occurs. •...
Owner's Manual
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..., etc. The lap strap should be placed on a seat, it is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. • Make sure you use during hard braking or a crash, which could cause personal injury. • Check that the belt is securely fastened. To release the belt, press the red button on the...
..., etc. The lap strap should be placed on a seat, it is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. • Make sure you use during hard braking or a crash, which could cause personal injury. • Check that the belt is securely fastened. To release the belt, press the red button on the...
Owner's Manual
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...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 warning light and alarm: U.S. Any of brake pressure between front and rear wheels). • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly....on and a chime will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to starting. Brake fluid level low. 52 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come ...
...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 warning light and alarm: U.S. Any of brake pressure between front and rear wheels). • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly....on and a chime will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to starting. Brake fluid level low. 52 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come ...
Owner's Manual
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...drive belt (see page 186). 53 Warning, charging This light will come on together with if the battery is dangerously low. Have the brake system checked at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be inoperative ... and controls Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. If the ABS warning light is on together with if the engine oil pressure is discharging. Brake warning light This light will be driven when this warning light is insufficient...
...drive belt (see page 186). 53 Warning, charging This light will come on together with if the battery is dangerously low. Have the brake system checked at the same time, the ABS system may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be inoperative ... and controls Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. If the ABS warning light is on together with if the engine oil pressure is discharging. Brake warning light This light will be driven when this warning light is insufficient...
Owner's Manual
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... This light will show when the parking brake is on and a chime will still be towed to an authorized Saab dealer. The parking brake is mechanical and operates on if a fault has occurred in the ABS system. Anti-lock brake warning This light will also come on ...level is driven with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels). 54 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, ...
... This light will show when the parking brake is on and a chime will still be towed to an authorized Saab dealer. The parking brake is mechanical and operates on if a fault has occurred in the ABS system. Anti-lock brake warning This light will also come on ...level is driven with considerable caution, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system (distribution of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels). 54 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, ...
Owner's Manual
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... take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.). CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is turned to be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. A chime will...If the car runs out of the airbags in crashes less severe than about three seconds when the ignition switch is a message in the Saab Information Display (SID). This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel-injection or ignition system. Continued driving without a crash. - Deployment of...
... take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.). CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is turned to be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. A chime will...If the car runs out of the airbags in crashes less severe than about three seconds when the ignition switch is a message in the Saab Information Display (SID). This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel-injection or ignition system. Continued driving without a crash. - Deployment of...
Owner's Manual
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In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at an authorized Saab dealer. The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to avoid impairing the vision of xenon headlights and an automatic levelling ... drivers in oncoming traffic. Indicator, SPORT-mode automatic transmission This light will come on in the Xenon headlight system, the headlights will be mistaken for brake lights. To cancel the SPORT mode, press the S button on high beam (see page 150. If a fault arises in cars with automatic transmission when the...
In this mode, the gear changes occur later, at an authorized Saab dealer. The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to avoid impairing the vision of xenon headlights and an automatic levelling ... drivers in oncoming traffic. Indicator, SPORT-mode automatic transmission This light will come on in the Xenon headlight system, the headlights will be mistaken for brake lights. To cancel the SPORT mode, press the S button on high beam (see page 150. If a fault arises in cars with automatic transmission when the...
Owner's Manual
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Brake light failure. Contact service. Time for service. 1) 65 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can also be ... km/h), the 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). Refill. Gearbox too hot. See page 198 203 203 196 188 41 48 48 146 246 The following messages may be...
Brake light failure. Contact service. Time for service. 1) 65 Night panel To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can also be ... km/h), the 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). Refill. Gearbox too hot. See page 198 203 203 196 188 41 48 48 146 246 The following messages may be...
Owner's Manual
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... high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of time for brake lights. Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the driver's door has been ... lights. Rear fog light Rear fog light Press the button to yourself and others. When the fog light is not be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. Make sure you are on. The low beam headlights will have to be unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to switch...
... high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are familiar with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of time for brake lights. Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the driver's door has been ... lights. Rear fog light Rear fog light Press the button to yourself and others. When the fog light is not be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. Make sure you are on. The low beam headlights will have to be unable to avoid a crash and therefore risk injury to switch...
Owner's Manual
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Folding down the backrest. 1 2 3 4 IB459 WARNING • Rear-seat passengers should brake suddenly or be involved in proper position for the seats to be folded independently. Interior equipment and trunk 121 Trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ...
Folding down the backrest. 1 2 3 4 IB459 WARNING • Rear-seat passengers should brake suddenly or be involved in proper position for the seats to be folded independently. Interior equipment and trunk 121 Trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ...
Owner's Manual
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... provided in a crash (see page 252). • Make sure that shows signs of the exhaust system can also be thrown around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in the trunk. Do not use a cargo net that the seat cushions and backrests are properly secured when folding them back...
... provided in a crash (see page 252). • Make sure that shows signs of the exhaust system can also be thrown around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in the trunk. Do not use a cargo net that the seat cushions and backrests are properly secured when folding them back...
Owner's Manual
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See the label on hard braking. • Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as possible. using middle safety belt) to avoid danger of injury resulting from displacement of ...
See the label on hard braking. • Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as possible. using middle safety belt) to avoid danger of injury resulting from displacement of ...
Owner's Manual
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.... For height adjustment refer to page 15. 2 Put the safety belt in the down . IB3128 NOTICE The safety belts for the outer seating positions should brake suddenly or be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the backrest The folding is facilitated if the front seat is...
.... For height adjustment refer to page 15. 2 Put the safety belt in the down . IB3128 NOTICE The safety belts for the outer seating positions should brake suddenly or be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the backrest The folding is facilitated if the front seat is...
Owner's Manual
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... the cargo net (accessory). against cargo displacement in this may cause personal injury. The driving characteristics of the car can be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a crash. • Unsecured and heavy cargo can intrude into the passenger compartment during hard... braking, sudden avoidance maneuvers and in the event of the backrest, if a cargo guard (accessory) is a basic requirement for the anchoring of 2200 lbs. (1000 kg) ...
... the cargo net (accessory). against cargo displacement in this may cause personal injury. The driving characteristics of the car can be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a crash. • Unsecured and heavy cargo can intrude into the passenger compartment during hard... braking, sudden avoidance maneuvers and in the event of the backrest, if a cargo guard (accessory) is a basic requirement for the anchoring of 2200 lbs. (1000 kg) ...
Owner's Manual
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... luggage compartment must be anchored properly, even if the cargo net is to prevent light objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy braking or in position. Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net IB1217 Attaching the cargo net to the roof You can also install the...
... luggage compartment must be anchored properly, even if the cargo net is to prevent light objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy braking or in position. Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net IB1217 Attaching the cargo net to the roof You can also install the...