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...maintenance to be pleased to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for future reference. ...in the United States and by Saab Automobile AB. Supplied with Roadside Assistance Program information. 3 ...
...maintenance to be pleased to heed warnings may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for future reference. ...in the United States and by Saab Automobile AB. Supplied with Roadside Assistance Program information. 3 ...
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... 270 267 270 271 278 270 Maximum loads _____ Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ Roof load _____ 284 192 192 Hood _____ Washing the engine bay_____ 202 267 High/Low beam switch ____ Direction indicators_____ Front lights _____ Headlight levelling (xenon) _ Headlight switches _____ Headlight washers _____ Changing bulbs _____...
... 270 267 270 271 278 270 Maximum loads _____ Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ Roof load _____ 284 192 192 Hood _____ Washing the engine bay_____ 202 267 High/Low beam switch ____ Direction indicators_____ Front lights _____ Headlight levelling (xenon) _ Headlight switches _____ Headlight washers _____ Changing bulbs _____...
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... seat _____ Rear seat_____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat heating _____ Upholstery care _____ 12 24 136 136 18 114 266 Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Power Outlet _____ Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot/cold climates _____ Parking brake_____ Parking _____ 150 152 134 160 185 177 177
... seat _____ Rear seat_____ Seat adjustment _____ Seat heating _____ Upholstery care _____ 12 24 136 136 18 114 266 Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Power Outlet _____ Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot/cold climates _____ Parking brake_____ Parking _____ 150 152 134 160 185 177 177
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...286 203 286 153 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 210 Driving in hot climates _____ 187 Radiator_____ 286 Temperature gauge _____ 88 Color code_____ Engine number _____ Gearbox number _____ Warning labels _____ Vehicle identification number ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 170 212 287 ... gauge _____ 287 215 215 154 273 287 88 Fuse table _____ Changing a fuse _____ Fuses _____ Relays _____ 238 233 233 238 Engine oil: checking level __ 208 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ Topping-up fluid _____ 103 217 217 217 Automatic...
...286 203 286 153 Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 210 Driving in hot climates _____ 187 Radiator_____ 286 Temperature gauge _____ 88 Color code_____ Engine number _____ Gearbox number _____ Warning labels _____ Vehicle identification number ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 170 212 287 ... gauge _____ 287 215 215 154 273 287 88 Fuse table _____ Changing a fuse _____ Fuses _____ Relays _____ 238 233 233 238 Engine oil: checking level __ 208 Wash/wipe stalk switch____ Washer fluid _____ Washer jets _____ Topping-up fluid _____ 103 217 217 217 Automatic...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 7 Engine bay, 2.8 V6 Oil grade and viscosity_____ Engine: description _____ Engine oil: topping up _____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for driving _____ 286 203 208 286 153 Cooling system, coolant capacity__ Coolant... gauge _____ 286 210 187 88 Power steering_____ 213 Fluid: checking/topping up__ 213 Vehicle identification number _____ Color code _____ Engine number _____ Warning labels_____ Gearbox number _____ ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 171 287 170 212 292...
93_US_MY09.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 7 Engine bay, 2.8 V6 Oil grade and viscosity_____ Engine: description _____ Engine oil: topping up _____ Engine: technical data _____ Important considerations for driving _____ 286 203 208 286 153 Cooling system, coolant capacity__ Coolant... gauge _____ 286 210 187 88 Power steering_____ 213 Fluid: checking/topping up__ 213 Vehicle identification number _____ Color code _____ Engine number _____ Warning labels_____ Gearbox number _____ ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 171 287 170 212 292...
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...loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. Charge: 4 cyl. - 680 g and 6 cyl. - 650 g R134a. Saab oil 4759106 Battery No sparks, naked flames or smoking Always shield eyes. System to be present in the vicinity of children The battery contains sulfuric...DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROVENANT D'UN CONTENANT SCELLÉ. CANADA NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L'ENLEVER. Coolant Never open when engine hot! Improper service methods may start at high pressure. For instructions consult dealer manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Explosive...
...loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C system. Charge: 4 cyl. - 680 g and 6 cyl. - 650 g R134a. Saab oil 4759106 Battery No sparks, naked flames or smoking Always shield eyes. System to be present in the vicinity of children The battery contains sulfuric...DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROVENANT D'UN CONTENANT SCELLÉ. CANADA NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L'ENLEVER. Coolant Never open when engine hot! Improper service methods may start at high pressure. For instructions consult dealer manual. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Explosive...
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... reach of children Battery acid contains sulfuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Cabin fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes TCS/ESP ®
... reach of children Battery acid contains sulfuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Cabin fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes TCS/ESP ®
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93_US_MY09.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraints _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 23 24 32 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
93_US_MY09.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraints _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 23 24 32 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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93_US_MY09.book Page 47 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Security 47 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 48 48 56 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
93_US_MY09.book Page 47 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Security 47 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 48 48 56 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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93_US_MY09.book Page 61 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 61 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ 62 63 68 71 73 Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows_____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ 74 75 76 77 79 80 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
93_US_MY09.book Page 61 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 9-3 Convertible 61 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation _____ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top manually _____ SID warnings and messages _____ "Easy entry"_____ 62 63 68 71 73 Head restraints _____ Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible _____ Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows_____ Interior lighting _____ Unlocking the trunk lid manually _____ 74 75 76 77 79 80 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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... The following conditions must be fulfilled for the soft top to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds. See also page 119. 1 Start the engine and let it idle. If there is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the same section of the instrument panel as the...
... The following conditions must be fulfilled for the soft top to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds. See also page 119. 1 Start the engine and let it idle. If there is indicated by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the same section of the instrument panel as the...
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..., min. 2" (5 cm). Do not press any of the buttons on the SID. Refer to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it securely to the upper edge of the instrument panel as the soft top switch while raising the soft top.
..., min. 2" (5 cm). Do not press any of the buttons on the SID. Refer to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds. Raising 1 Start the engine and let it securely to the upper edge of the instrument panel as the soft top switch while raising the soft top.
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..., April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 78 9-3 Convertible To close Soft top raised - Window switches For further information on the driver's door, you contact a Saab dealer. The button for the front window closes both side windows. If the soft top is folded, the rear side window is available for moving... will change color from green to page 119. When a chime is heard, the calibration is raised. 2 Make sure the doors are closed. 3 Let the engine idle. 4 Make sure the rear side windows are operated individually. Automatic opening Press the button all the way and release it . With the button on...
..., April 15, 2008 10:30 AM 78 9-3 Convertible To close Soft top raised - Window switches For further information on the driver's door, you contact a Saab dealer. The button for the front window closes both side windows. If the soft top is folded, the rear side window is available for moving... will change color from green to page 119. When a chime is heard, the calibration is raised. 2 Make sure the doors are closed. 3 Let the engine idle. 4 Make sure the rear side windows are operated individually. Automatic opening Press the button all the way and release it . With the button on...
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93_US_MY09.book Page 81 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Instruments and controls 81 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID)_____ Switches _____ Wipers and washers ____ Automatic climatecontrol system (ACC)__ 82 87 89 97 103 107 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
93_US_MY09.book Page 81 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Instruments and controls 81 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID)_____ Switches _____ Wipers and washers ____ Automatic climatecontrol system (ACC)__ 82 87 89 97 103 107 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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... gauge 6 Information display 7 Trip meter reset button The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation. The following message is shown on the engine variant and equipment level. See also page 170. Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. 93_US_MY09.book... 10:30 AM 82 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel Warning and indicator lights The warnings and indications that can be shown depend on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunc.
... gauge 6 Information display 7 Trip meter reset button The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation. The following message is shown on the engine variant and equipment level. See also page 170. Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. 93_US_MY09.book... 10:30 AM 82 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel Warning and indicator lights The warnings and indications that can be shown depend on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunc.
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... warning lamp is too low. The operator should be driven with the "Service Engine Light also known as possible. While your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as CHECK ENGINE" indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you recently put fuel into your car... on page 157. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Battery not charging. Service Engine Light also known as CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illuminated Service Engine Light also known as possible and switch off the engine, etc.) This light indicates a malfunction in the system, see...
... warning lamp is too low. The operator should be driven with the "Service Engine Light also known as possible. While your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as CHECK ENGINE" indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you recently put fuel into your car... on page 157. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Battery not charging. Service Engine Light also known as CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illuminated Service Engine Light also known as possible and switch off the engine, etc.) This light indicates a malfunction in the system, see...
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... off . The front fog lights are next needed, they will be transported on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake fluid level low. When the fog lights are switched off automatically when the engine is shown on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at... a Saab dealer to ON. The following message is still normal, you contact a Saab dealer. High beam Indicator This light shows when the high...
... off . The front fog lights are next needed, they will be transported on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake fluid level low. When the fog lights are switched off automatically when the engine is shown on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at... a Saab dealer to ON. The following message is still normal, you contact a Saab dealer. High beam Indicator This light shows when the high...
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...km/h). 93_US_MY09.book Page 87 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Instruments and controls 87 Autochecking of the fuel supply) limits the engine speed within the red zone. A protective function (interruption of lights, main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should go out... each system or function. speedometer shown) Cars sold in kilometres per hour (mph). It receives information about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after about vehicle speed from the ABS's wheel sensors. They should come on when the ignition switch is turned to ON....
...km/h). 93_US_MY09.book Page 87 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:30 AM Instruments and controls 87 Autochecking of the fuel supply) limits the engine speed within the red zone. A protective function (interruption of lights, main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should go out... each system or function. speedometer shown) Cars sold in kilometres per hour (mph). It receives information about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after about vehicle speed from the ABS's wheel sensors. They should come on when the ignition switch is turned to ON....
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..., and avoid shifting down. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car in a suitable place and allow the engine to idle. Never open with care. Turbo gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume used for combustion, which can cause hot coolant and ...the cooling-system can occur at normal operating temperature. WARNING Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open the cap of the coolant. Under certain barometric conditions the needle may result in the middle of the red zone without ...
..., and avoid shifting down. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car in a suitable place and allow the engine to idle. Never open with care. Turbo gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume used for combustion, which can cause hot coolant and ...the cooling-system can occur at normal operating temperature. WARNING Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open the cap of the coolant. Under certain barometric conditions the needle may result in the middle of the red zone without ...
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...the speed of the display. The pressure gauge then moves towards the middle of the white field, indicating a drop in engine power and consequently the car's speed. 89 Saab Information Display (SID) • Various types of information are displayed (see page 156. • Selected gear is ...left -hand side of the car exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h) (this speed varies between different engine variants), acceleration is displayed. When ...
...the speed of the display. The pressure gauge then moves towards the middle of the white field, indicating a drop in engine power and consequently the car's speed. 89 Saab Information Display (SID) • Various types of information are displayed (see page 156. • Selected gear is ...left -hand side of the car exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h) (this speed varies between different engine variants), acceleration is displayed. When ...