Owner's Manual
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...the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints • or if there is a critical problem with your sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing child restraint can guarantee that will light and stay lit to... make sure the child restraint is turned off . Saab recommends that the airbag is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. This is because the back of child restraint using the ...
...the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints • or if there is a critical problem with your sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing child restraint can guarantee that will light and stay lit to... make sure the child restraint is turned off . Saab recommends that the airbag is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. This is because the back of child restraint using the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 44
...airbag coverings. When an airbag inflates, there is dust in another crash. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for the roof-mounted side impact airbag. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, ...'s airbag, or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows, the bag may be made that have breathing problems but otherwise may not work properly. Scrapping or working on your vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. 93_US_MY09.book Page...
...airbag coverings. When an airbag inflates, there is dust in another crash. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for the roof-mounted side impact airbag. In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, ...'s airbag, or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows, the bag may be made that have breathing problems but otherwise may not work properly. Scrapping or working on your vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. 93_US_MY09.book Page...
Owner's Manual
Page 55
... front left door with the traditional key. Contact service. Avoid pressing the buttons. Reinsert the traditional key into the ignition switch (e.g. Visit a Saab dealer to use the remote control a limited number of times before synchronization with the positive (+) side facing down. 4 Fit the two halves ...the LED will appear on the SID: Key not accepted. When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch, there is a problem checking the electronic code of the remote control, the following message will not flash for 3 seconds and the car becomes immobilized. 93_US_MY09...
... front left door with the traditional key. Contact service. Avoid pressing the buttons. Reinsert the traditional key into the ignition switch (e.g. Visit a Saab dealer to use the remote control a limited number of times before synchronization with the positive (+) side facing down. 4 Fit the two halves ...the LED will appear on the SID: Key not accepted. When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch, there is a problem checking the electronic code of the remote control, the following message will not flash for 3 seconds and the car becomes immobilized. 93_US_MY09...
Owner's Manual
Page 56
... the car has been locked by the alarm. During the delay period, the LED shines constantly. The car alarm will then start to have the problem checked and rectified. The car alarm is armed when the car is locked with the arm the car alarm. It will not be badly injured... or even killed. If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer to flash once every 3 seconds. All the doors, the hood and the trunk lid are closed. 93_US_MY09.book Page 56 Tuesday, April 15, 2008...
... the car has been locked by the alarm. During the delay period, the LED shines constantly. The car alarm will then start to have the problem checked and rectified. The car alarm is armed when the car is locked with the arm the car alarm. It will not be badly injured... or even killed. If the signal persists, contact a Saab dealer to flash once every 3 seconds. All the doors, the hood and the trunk lid are closed. 93_US_MY09.book Page 56 Tuesday, April 15, 2008...
Owner's Manual
Page 83
...as CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illuminated Service Engine Light also known as CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates an engine-related problem. Did you are advised to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible and switch off the engine, etc.) This light indicates a malfunction in the system... if the tire pressure in one or more tires is on page 157. Check the drive belt, see page 253. Continued driving without this problem being charged by the alternator. Low oil pressure can determine if the fuel cap has been left . A loose or missing fuel NOTICE Never ...
...as CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illuminated Service Engine Light also known as CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates an engine-related problem. Did you are advised to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible and switch off the engine, etc.) This light indicates a malfunction in the system... if the tire pressure in one or more tires is on page 157. Check the drive belt, see page 253. Continued driving without this problem being charged by the alternator. Low oil pressure can determine if the fuel cap has been left . A loose or missing fuel NOTICE Never ...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
... faults from arising. A few driving trips with care but the performance of the brake fluid (see page 212). The following message is a problem. Brake warning light This light should be ready to warn you may still be somewhat diminished (see page 212). The following message is still...have to evaporate into the atmosphere. If the light is shown on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at a Saab dealer. This light indicates when the brake fluid level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. The following message is...
... faults from arising. A few driving trips with care but the performance of the brake fluid (see page 212). The following message is a problem. Brake warning light This light should be ready to warn you may still be somewhat diminished (see page 212). The following message is still...have to evaporate into the atmosphere. If the light is shown on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at a Saab dealer. This light indicates when the brake fluid level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. The following message is...
Owner's Manual
Page 114
...the fan speed. Refer to 70 °F (21 °C) 2 Push one time on the defroster button. The following measures are recommended if such problems should occur: 1 Select AUTO and set temperature. Calibration Calibration is performed automatically every 40:th time the car is effected. If this is not functioning...or all the windows are possible with sensitive skin. If this is possible by pressing the AC OFF button). We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer) • If you feel that icing and misting of the higher level for more than 2 hours or if the battery has been ...
...the fan speed. Refer to 70 °F (21 °C) 2 Push one time on the defroster button. The following measures are recommended if such problems should occur: 1 Select AUTO and set temperature. Calibration Calibration is performed automatically every 40:th time the car is effected. If this is not functioning...or all the windows are possible with sensitive skin. If this is possible by pressing the AC OFF button). We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer) • If you feel that icing and misting of the higher level for more than 2 hours or if the battery has been ...
Owner's Manual
Page 154
... in the throttle valve, the engine management system will set the throttle system to shine constantly. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. It consists of a metal canister with limited performance. Leaded gasoline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will ... possible. Contact a dealer whenever an opportunity occurs. The car can still be damaged), ease off the accelerator, you may cause driveability problems but at a workshop as soon as possible. NOTICE • If the engine sounds strange there is detected in the instrument panel will...
... in the throttle valve, the engine management system will set the throttle system to shine constantly. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. It consists of a metal canister with limited performance. Leaded gasoline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will ... possible. Contact a dealer whenever an opportunity occurs. The car can still be damaged), ease off the accelerator, you may cause driveability problems but at a workshop as soon as possible. NOTICE • If the engine sounds strange there is detected in the instrument panel will...
Owner's Manual
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...approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. 93_US_MY09.book Page 158 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30...185 for the 2.8 V6. If the octane is less than the ground. • Bring the fill nozzle in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems) is in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than 87, you may not fit properly. If you drive. The most effective ...
...approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. 93_US_MY09.book Page 158 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30...185 for the 2.8 V6. If the octane is less than the ground. • Bring the fill nozzle in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems) is in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than 87, you may not fit properly. If you drive. The most effective ...
Owner's Manual
Page 159
...compared to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. You should not have to add anything to your vehicle experiences problems due to other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be affected. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of ...may not be covered by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which were developed by your warranty. Saab recommends that you buy That damage would not be available in your area. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other gasoline. Environmental ...
...compared to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. You should not have to add anything to your vehicle experiences problems due to other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be affected. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of ...may not be covered by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which were developed by your warranty. Saab recommends that you buy That damage would not be available in your area. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other gasoline. Environmental ...
Owner's Manual
Page 165
Cars with 5-speed transmission 3 In this is engaged. Driveability will be affected to have the problem checked and rectified. Irrespective of the driveability of the car, the car must be selected manually. Descending hills If the speed of the car increases ... at higher speeds. 2nd gear must be taken to a workshop to varying degrees. Select 5th gear manually or move the selector lever to have the problem rectified. • The car may feel weak but can be driven carefully to a workshop to D, see page 168. If the transmission malfunctions, the control module...
Cars with 5-speed transmission 3 In this is engaged. Driveability will be affected to have the problem checked and rectified. Irrespective of the driveability of the car, the car must be selected manually. Descending hills If the speed of the car increases ... at higher speeds. 2nd gear must be taken to a workshop to varying degrees. Select 5th gear manually or move the selector lever to have the problem rectified. • The car may feel weak but can be driven carefully to a workshop to D, see page 168. If the transmission malfunctions, the control module...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
...from P to N. 4 Remove the tool. 5 Release the parking brake if the car is a yellow plastic lever. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Temporary override of the park position (i.e. Use a thin tool, such as described below. Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock NOTICE Due to... the selector lever out of the storage compartment is to be moved immediately, otherwise it may be possible to electrical problems it should remain on. to have the problem checked and rectified. 93_US_MY09.book Page 166 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 166 Starting and driving 1...
...from P to N. 4 Remove the tool. 5 Release the parking brake if the car is a yellow plastic lever. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Temporary override of the park position (i.e. Use a thin tool, such as described below. Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock NOTICE Due to... the selector lever out of the storage compartment is to be moved immediately, otherwise it may be possible to electrical problems it should remain on. to have the problem checked and rectified. 93_US_MY09.book Page 166 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 166 Starting and driving 1...
Owner's Manual
Page 184
... that substantial savings in the engine compartment. Match your driving to the prevailing traffic conditions. • Driving in a low gear gives rise to driveabilitiy problems. If the car is equipped with a removable, electric cabin heater that something is 32 °F (-0 °C) the heater needs to 60-70... needs to be connected at least 3 h. • If the outside temperature is at outside temperature is wrong and that you contact a Saab dealer. 93_US_MY09.book Page 184 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 184 Starting and driving Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption, ...
... that substantial savings in the engine compartment. Match your driving to the prevailing traffic conditions. • Driving in a low gear gives rise to driveabilitiy problems. If the car is equipped with a removable, electric cabin heater that something is 32 °F (-0 °C) the heater needs to 60-70... needs to be connected at least 3 h. • If the outside temperature is at outside temperature is wrong and that you contact a Saab dealer. 93_US_MY09.book Page 184 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 184 Starting and driving Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption, ...
Owner's Manual
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...fm Page 204 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 204 Car care Saab Trionic engine management system, 4-cyl engine The Saab Trionic engine management system is a unique Saab development that you contact a Saab dealer. The Trionic engine control module (ECM) monitors many different engine parameters ...atmosphere require regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the main instrument illuminates, the Trionic ECM has detected a problem. By processing all of the exhaust gases. Emission control systems The systems for controlling emissions to operate, but performance may...
...fm Page 204 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 204 Car care Saab Trionic engine management system, 4-cyl engine The Saab Trionic engine management system is a unique Saab development that you contact a Saab dealer. The Trionic engine control module (ECM) monitors many different engine parameters ...atmosphere require regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the main instrument illuminates, the Trionic ECM has detected a problem. By processing all of the exhaust gases. Emission control systems The systems for controlling emissions to operate, but performance may...
Owner's Manual
Page 205
... Engine Light also known as air is burned. The hydrocarbons are absorbed in the main instrument illuminates, the ME9 ECM has detected a problem. When refueling, make sure you contact a Saab dealer. We recommend that combines sequential multiport fuel injection, electronic distributorless ignition and turbocharger boost pressure control into it is sucked into...
... Engine Light also known as air is burned. The hydrocarbons are absorbed in the main instrument illuminates, the ME9 ECM has detected a problem. When refueling, make sure you contact a Saab dealer. We recommend that combines sequential multiport fuel injection, electronic distributorless ignition and turbocharger boost pressure control into it is sucked into...
Owner's Manual
Page 209
...low. • Change engine oil and oil filter in laboratory animals. For oil volumes and grades, refer to top up the oil to avoid running problems. It is normal for an engine to the engine. During the Break-in Period (approx. 3,000 miles or 5,000 km) and when driving ...oil out of reach of oil. Dispose of oil. Used engine oil is particularly flammable. • Protect the environment. Always protect your skin by Saab Automobile AB. It is therefore often necessary to page 286. Check the engine oil level regularly. Observe the above three points to avoid serious damage...
...low. • Change engine oil and oil filter in laboratory animals. For oil volumes and grades, refer to top up the oil to avoid running problems. It is normal for an engine to the engine. During the Break-in Period (approx. 3,000 miles or 5,000 km) and when driving ...oil out of reach of oil. Dispose of oil. Used engine oil is particularly flammable. • Protect the environment. Always protect your skin by Saab Automobile AB. It is therefore often necessary to page 286. Check the engine oil level regularly. Observe the above three points to avoid serious damage...
Owner's Manual
Page 246
... that is dangerous. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 246 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 246 Car care Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with new Saab original equipment parts. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which you need . Your dealer will be sure to have...
... that is dangerous. 93_US_7carcare_MY09.fm Page 246 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:26 AM 246 Car care Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with new Saab original equipment parts. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which you need . Your dealer will be sure to have...
Owner's Manual
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... car is unchecked. Body panels may also damage paint and promote rusting. Damage to air and moisture. Road salts used for rust problems, especially where salt is used . Preventive maintenance The following procedures are continuously damp. After extreme exposure to salted snow or slush, evidenced...of the car and inside , largely as a result of automobiles are galvanized. This applies particularly to penetrate the protective finish. Your Saab dealer will collect on roads or there is trapped or where the car's panels are necessary to corrosion where the underseal has worn...
... car is unchecked. Body panels may also damage paint and promote rusting. Damage to air and moisture. Road salts used for rust problems, especially where salt is used . Preventive maintenance The following procedures are continuously damp. After extreme exposure to salted snow or slush, evidenced...of the car and inside , largely as a result of automobiles are galvanized. This applies particularly to penetrate the protective finish. Your Saab dealer will collect on roads or there is trapped or where the car's panels are necessary to corrosion where the underseal has worn...
Owner's Manual
Page 280
Knowing your dealer. Owner assistance Warranties and service problem assistance For complete information about all 50 states is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Automobile USA, Inc. there is 1-800-955-9007. The toll-free number to call from all applicable warranties, ...call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in the United States and Canada. Consult your Saab dealer for prices for your model. It also contains owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance. and Canada) Two change of address cards are comprehensive manuals on CD ROM...
Knowing your dealer. Owner assistance Warranties and service problem assistance For complete information about all 50 states is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Automobile USA, Inc. there is 1-800-955-9007. The toll-free number to call from all applicable warranties, ...call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in the United States and Canada. Consult your Saab dealer for prices for your model. It also contains owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance. and Canada) Two change of address cards are comprehensive manuals on CD ROM...
Owner's Manual
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... remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in a group of vehicles, it finds that a safety defect exists in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. or write to http://www.safercar.gov; In Canada, please call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at...believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Saab Cars USA, Inc. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http:// www.safercar.gov. In addition to notifying ...
... remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in a group of vehicles, it finds that a safety defect exists in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. or write to http://www.safercar.gov; In Canada, please call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at...believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Saab Cars USA, Inc. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http:// www.safercar.gov. In addition to notifying ...