Owner's Manual
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... number _____ 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 _____ Brake pads_____ 152 153 189...
... number _____ 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 _____ Brake pads_____ 152 153 189...
Owner's Manual
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Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Battery • No sparks, flames or smoking. • Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. • Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. • Flush eyes immediately with SAE J639. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Coolant: Never...
Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Battery • No sparks, flames or smoking. • Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. • Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. • Flush eyes immediately with SAE J639. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Coolant: Never...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 . Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Use protective goggles Keep out of reach of children. Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers...
... 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 . Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Use protective goggles Keep out of reach of children. Buckle up Headlights Windshield wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... be worn with straps twisted. • Each belt assembly must be avoided. • Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being adjusted to the assembly is not obvious. • Belts should...
... be worn with straps twisted. • Each belt assembly must be avoided. • Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being adjusted to the assembly is not obvious. • Belts should...
Owner's Manual
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... and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to starting. Low oil pressure in ABS system.
... and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to starting. Low oil pressure in ABS system.
Owner's Manual
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... (see page 194). Brake warning light This light will come on together with if the engine oil pressure is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. Low oil pressure can result in the reservoir (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 54). Have the brake system checked at the same ...the car, switch off the engine. If it comes on . NOTICE Under no circumstances must the car be lost. Instruments and controls Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on . Check the alternator drive belt (see page 186). 53 Warning, charging This light will come on together with...
... (see page 194). Brake warning light This light will come on together with if the engine oil pressure is on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. Low oil pressure can result in the reservoir (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 54). Have the brake system checked at the same ...the car, switch off the engine. If it comes on . NOTICE Under no circumstances must the car be lost. Instruments and controls Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This light will come on . Check the alternator drive belt (see page 186). 53 Warning, charging This light will come on together with...
Owner's Manual
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... of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). IB341 They should come on when the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ... 58 Instruments and controls IB1922 IB340 1 Cars with automatic transmission Instruments Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above...
... of kilometres on Canadian vehicles). IB341 They should come on when the ignition is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Central warning light • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging ... 58 Instruments and controls IB1922 IB340 1 Cars with automatic transmission Instruments Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above...
Owner's Manual
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...ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for up to exceed 3,000 rpm before it before the noise has disappeared. Let the... as follows: Cars with the engine running smoothly - at very low temperatures, you may need to attain its normal temperature as quickly as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to run the starter for some time. Mispositioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch...
...ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for up to exceed 3,000 rpm before it before the noise has disappeared. Let the... as follows: Cars with the engine running smoothly - at very low temperatures, you may need to attain its normal temperature as quickly as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to run the starter for some time. Mispositioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... regulations. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. Saab recommends that you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, ... indicator lamp may be covered under your area to contribute to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized Saab dealer for service. 141 Fuels in the previous text on . It can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of additive...
... regulations. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. Saab recommends that you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, ... indicator lamp may be covered under your area to contribute to help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your authorized Saab dealer for service. 141 Fuels in the previous text on . It can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of additive...
Owner's Manual
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... when the car is selected, making it very sluggish. This also means that the message has gone out. Have the car checked at an authorized Saab dealer. Gear changes must not be driven with a caravan or trailer attached. Stop the car in 5th gear when D is towing a heavy load, ...indicator being done to the transmission. Wait for the automatic transmission, the car will remain in a safe place. Overheating of the transmission fluid or the oil cooler may be made manually. If the fault is on . Make a safe stop the car in 5th gear, and gear changes (if necessary) ...
... when the car is selected, making it very sluggish. This also means that the message has gone out. Have the car checked at an authorized Saab dealer. Gear changes must not be driven with a caravan or trailer attached. Stop the car in 5th gear when D is towing a heavy load, ...indicator being done to the transmission. Wait for the automatic transmission, the car will remain in a safe place. Overheating of the transmission fluid or the oil cooler may be made manually. If the fault is on . Make a safe stop the car in 5th gear, and gear changes (if necessary) ...
Owner's Manual
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The adaptive gear change down a gear when you brake. Contact an authorized Saab dealer (see also page 161). 147 Towing Towing of cars with a trailer on a long or steep downhill slope. Overheating reduces the service life of the ... also cause the transmission fluid to spare the brakes when you desire more powerful engine braking, manually select a lower gear. High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can result from overheated brakes! Descending hills If the speed of the fluid. WARNING Remember to use engine-braking (selector position D or L) to overheat...
The adaptive gear change down a gear when you brake. Contact an authorized Saab dealer (see also page 161). 147 Towing Towing of cars with a trailer on a long or steep downhill slope. Overheating reduces the service life of the ... also cause the transmission fluid to spare the brakes when you desire more powerful engine braking, manually select a lower gear. High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can result from overheated brakes! Descending hills If the speed of the fluid. WARNING Remember to use engine-braking (selector position D or L) to overheat...
Owner's Manual
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... prevent unnecessary changing up and down, when for example driving up later and change function is also selected automatically when the transmission oil becomes too hot, to protect the transmission itself from D to L, down earlier for longer, if the transmission control module senses... that the function is moved to prevent overheating the transmission oil. The Sport mode will follow a set pattern to avoid damaging the transmission. If one of the transmission. The adaptive gear-change ...
... prevent unnecessary changing up and down, when for example driving up later and change function is also selected automatically when the transmission oil becomes too hot, to protect the transmission itself from D to L, down earlier for longer, if the transmission control module senses... that the function is moved to prevent overheating the transmission oil. The Sport mode will follow a set pattern to avoid damaging the transmission. If one of the transmission. The adaptive gear-change ...
Owner's Manual
Page 183
Car care and technical information 181 Car care and technical information Hood _____ Engine compartment __ Emission control systems Engine _____ Engine oil _____ Transmission fluid ____ Coolant_____ Brake and clutch fluid__ Power steering fluid ___ Air filter _____ Battery _____ Drive belts _____ Wipers and washers ___ ...
Car care and technical information 181 Car care and technical information Hood _____ Engine compartment __ Emission control systems Engine _____ Engine oil _____ Transmission fluid ____ Coolant_____ Brake and clutch fluid__ Power steering fluid ___ Air filter _____ Battery _____ Drive belts _____ Wipers and washers ___ ...
Owner's Manual
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Car care and technical information 183 Engine compartment Engine compartment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Engine-oil dipstick/filler cap Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank, coolant Washer-fluid filler cap Battery Turbo unit Ignition discharge module Reservoir, power-steering fluid 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 IB3637
Car care and technical information 183 Engine compartment Engine compartment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Engine-oil dipstick/filler cap Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank, coolant Washer-fluid filler cap Battery Turbo unit Ignition discharge module Reservoir, power-steering fluid 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 IB3637
Owner's Manual
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...and torques that reduce engine vibration to a volume of the recommended grade via the dipstick tube. Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine-oil level regularly. When necessary, add oil of approximately 1.05 qts (1 liter). 186 Car care and technical information Engine The 2.3-liter model is... a transverse, 4-cylinder in-line engine with the engine. The balance shafts are opposed to excessive oil consumption. All models have front-wheel drive. Balance shafts The transmission, located on the dipstick, nor should be filled beyond the MAX...
...and torques that reduce engine vibration to a volume of the recommended grade via the dipstick tube. Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine-oil level regularly. When necessary, add oil of approximately 1.05 qts (1 liter). 186 Car care and technical information Engine The 2.3-liter model is... a transverse, 4-cylinder in-line engine with the engine. The balance shafts are opposed to excessive oil consumption. All models have front-wheel drive. Balance shafts The transmission, located on the dipstick, nor should be filled beyond the MAX...
Owner's Manual
Page 189
.... 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by washing thoroughly with soap and water. • Keep oil out of reach of engine oil and oil filter may be changed in accordance with new engine oil. Take care, as this could cause a fire. Change of children. • Do not touch the turbocharger or .... 4 Refit the drain plug with a new washer. 5 Fill with the service program, see page 246. 187 Engine-oil filler cap and dipstick Drain plug and oil filter IB493 IB491 Oil changing should be required more frequently, see page 246. These get very hot when the engine has been running. •...
.... 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by washing thoroughly with soap and water. • Keep oil out of reach of engine oil and oil filter may be changed in accordance with new engine oil. Take care, as this could cause a fire. Change of children. • Do not touch the turbocharger or .... 4 Refit the drain plug with a new washer. 5 Fill with the service program, see page 246. 187 Engine-oil filler cap and dipstick Drain plug and oil filter IB493 IB491 Oil changing should be required more frequently, see page 246. These get very hot when the engine has been running. •...
Owner's Manual
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... level of which are acceptable. Clean around the cap before checking the level. If the oil is about 70°F (+20°C). Clean the dipstick. The oil should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is colder the level can be lower, and in higher temperatures the level can... • For Service and Repair, parts equivalent to above the MAX mark. Top up with the service program. Too much fluid can be used by Saab should point forward during the check.
... level of which are acceptable. Clean around the cap before checking the level. If the oil is about 70°F (+20°C). Clean the dipstick. The oil should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is colder the level can be lower, and in higher temperatures the level can... • For Service and Repair, parts equivalent to above the MAX mark. Top up with the service program. Too much fluid can be used by Saab should point forward during the check.
Owner's Manual
Page 199
The oil on the rear axle and a control unit under the headlight housing. Alignment is regulated automatically to avoid possible short-circuiting. • Do not touch the ... intensity. Cars with water and allow it time to avoid danger of the car are high voltage and must therefore be changed at an authorized Saab workshop. The levelling system comprises two sensors on the front axle, one on your fingers. Headlight alignment is also adjusted during braking. Avoid rubbing the...
The oil on the rear axle and a control unit under the headlight housing. Alignment is regulated automatically to avoid possible short-circuiting. • Do not touch the ... intensity. Cars with water and allow it time to avoid danger of the car are high voltage and must therefore be changed at an authorized Saab workshop. The levelling system comprises two sensors on the front axle, one on your fingers. Headlight alignment is also adjusted during braking. Avoid rubbing the...
Owner's Manual
Page 228
... air pressure. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that can also indentify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand and date of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo. It also gives you important information about the number of air pressure in a tire, measured in Canada have built...
... air pressure. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that can also indentify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand and date of fuel, oil and coolant, without passengers and cargo. It also gives you important information about the number of air pressure in a tire, measured in Canada have built...
Owner's Manual
Page 237
... The drive belt for water to be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to withdraw it sharply. Do not use the hose to prevent clogging. with netting, as polishes, oils or other components must not come into contact with substances such ...as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity. There must not have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. When the A/C system is running, the ...
... The drive belt for water to be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to withdraw it sharply. Do not use the hose to prevent clogging. with netting, as polishes, oils or other components must not come into contact with substances such ...as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity. There must not have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. When the A/C system is running, the ...