Owner's Manual
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... rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 132 Upholstery and trim_____ 241 Side airbags _____ 36 Glove compartment _____ 126 Manual transmission 3 ____ Automatic transmission 3 _ 150 151
... rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____ 129 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi _____ 132 Upholstery and trim_____ 241 Side airbags _____ 36 Glove compartment _____ 126 Manual transmission 3 ____ Automatic transmission 3 _ 150 151
Owner's Manual
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... and washers_____ Washers _____ Washer jets _____ 77 201 201 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit _____ Engine, technical data _____ 144 189 260 Manual transmission 3 _____ Automatic transmission 3 _____ 150 151 Jump starting _____ Battery _____ Charging/replacing the battery____ 184 197 197
... and washers_____ Washers _____ Washer jets _____ 77 201 201 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit _____ Engine, technical data _____ 144 189 260 Manual transmission 3 _____ Automatic transmission 3 _____ 150 151 Jump starting _____ Battery _____ Charging/replacing the battery____ 184 197 197
Owner's Manual
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...The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is active (see page 73). The transmission then starts in cars with automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on the selector lever again. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible....the ignition is illuminated if a fault has been detected in 5th gear when D is selected, making it is on the transmission. Indicator, SPORT-mode automatic transmission 3 This light will indicate the door concerned (or tailgate). 95_US_MY09.book Page 62 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM...
...The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is active (see page 73). The transmission then starts in cars with automatic transmission when the S (SPORT) button on the selector lever again. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible....the ignition is illuminated if a fault has been detected in 5th gear when D is selected, making it is on the transmission. Indicator, SPORT-mode automatic transmission 3 This light will indicate the door concerned (or tailgate). 95_US_MY09.book Page 62 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM...
Owner's Manual
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... distance traveled in thousands of revolutions per minute. 95_US_MY09.book Page 64 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 64 Instruments and controls 1 Cars with automatic transmission IB4468 Instruments Tachometer Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should go out after about 3 seconds. Reset button The reset...
... distance traveled in thousands of revolutions per minute. 95_US_MY09.book Page 64 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 64 Instruments and controls 1 Cars with automatic transmission IB4468 Instruments Tachometer Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should go out after about 3 seconds. Reset button The reset...
Owner's Manual
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... liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. • If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. • In cars with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is displayed. 3 Hold i/SET depressed until the engine speed has fallen again. • If the quantity of CHECK messages, will operate...
... liters), the fuel gauge will be illuminated. • If the engine temperature rises above normal, the temperature gauge will be illuminated. • In cars with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is displayed. 3 Hold i/SET depressed until the engine speed has fallen again. • If the quantity of CHECK messages, will operate...
Owner's Manual
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...switch The combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is turned to the position between the front seats. Certain electrical circuits operational. IB1120 Automatic transmission: select "P". LOC K ST (starter) position The starter operates when the key is located in which the key can only be ...driving OFF O N ON position All electrical circuits working. Do not leave the key in the ON position when the engine is engaged (automatic transmission: selector in a safe place, as a check, and they normally are disconnected to facilitate starting. The ignition key can be removed. ...
...switch The combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is turned to the position between the front seats. Certain electrical circuits operational. IB1120 Automatic transmission: select "P". LOC K ST (starter) position The starter operates when the key is located in which the key can only be ...driving OFF O N ON position All electrical circuits working. Do not leave the key in the ON position when the engine is engaged (automatic transmission: selector in a safe place, as a check, and they normally are disconnected to facilitate starting. The ignition key can be removed. ...
Owner's Manual
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... key back to the LOCK position. • Turn the key to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Be sure that you contact an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to the danger of the buttons on the remote control (the LED stops blinking). • Start the engine. Starting the engine WARNING • When...
... key back to the LOCK position. • Turn the key to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. Be sure that you contact an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to the danger of the buttons on the remote control (the LED stops blinking). • Start the engine. Starting the engine WARNING • When...
Owner's Manual
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... the throttle wide for about 10 seconds. It is a risk of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving. Cars with manual transmission Let the engine idle for at very low temperatures, you may enter the cabin. There is possible for air to enter the lubricating system... the car has been stored for up to attain its normal temperature as quickly as follows: Cars with automatic transmission 3 1 The selector lever must be in the car when parked with manual transmission, if the starter fails to engage when the ignition key is turned to recover. at least 2-3 minutes...
... the throttle wide for about 10 seconds. It is a risk of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving. Cars with manual transmission Let the engine idle for at very low temperatures, you may enter the cabin. There is possible for air to enter the lubricating system... the car has been stored for up to attain its normal temperature as quickly as follows: Cars with automatic transmission 3 1 The selector lever must be in the car when parked with manual transmission, if the starter fails to engage when the ignition key is turned to recover. at least 2-3 minutes...
Owner's Manual
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... 181. NOTICE When the reverse gear is to ensure that gear changing is subsequently selected, this could cause a crash or damage the automatic transmission. • Never park the car with the accelerator fully released. The ignition key can only be at a standstill with the selector...out of P. Towing Towing of the selector lever is on the main instrument panel. IB471 Selector lever The electronic control module for the automatic transmission receives information on engine torque and road speed, and also controls the hydraulic pressure in neutral before P, R or N is selected. ...
... 181. NOTICE When the reverse gear is to ensure that gear changing is subsequently selected, this could cause a crash or damage the automatic transmission. • Never park the car with the accelerator fully released. The ignition key can only be at a standstill with the selector...out of P. Towing Towing of the selector lever is on the main instrument panel. IB471 Selector lever The electronic control module for the automatic transmission receives information on engine torque and road speed, and also controls the hydraulic pressure in neutral before P, R or N is selected. ...
Owner's Manual
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... IB3853 Sport mode Detent positions for the automatic transmission can be moved between certain positions. Adaptive gear-change pattern Adaptive gear-change pattern is a transmission function in Normal mode to provide higher performance. The transmission control module senses the load on the brake... pedal to move the lever out of the transmission. A suitable gear change pattern is then selected automatically to avoid unnecessary gear changes and undesired temperature increases in the transmission. NOTICE After selecting a drive position, pause briefly to allow ...
... IB3853 Sport mode Detent positions for the automatic transmission can be moved between certain positions. Adaptive gear-change pattern Adaptive gear-change pattern is a transmission function in Normal mode to provide higher performance. The transmission control module senses the load on the brake... pedal to move the lever out of the transmission. A suitable gear change pattern is then selected automatically to avoid unnecessary gear changes and undesired temperature increases in the transmission. NOTICE After selecting a drive position, pause briefly to allow ...
Owner's Manual
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... in . Shift Lock override Kick-down to the next gear will be effected to contact a workshop. for acceleration or, if you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Following this, the next higher gear will be selected at the same time as the Shift Lock feature is pressed down hard, a change-down... function known as Park Brake Shift Lock. 95_US_MY09.book Page 153 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up function comes into operation, it may not be possible to be moved out of the park position (i.e. If the fuse blows ...
... in . Shift Lock override Kick-down to the next gear will be effected to contact a workshop. for acceleration or, if you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Following this, the next higher gear will be selected at the same time as the Shift Lock feature is pressed down hard, a change-down... function known as Park Brake Shift Lock. 95_US_MY09.book Page 153 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up function comes into operation, it may not be possible to be moved out of the park position (i.e. If the fuse blows ...
Owner's Manual
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... country. This also means that you contact an authorized Saab dealer (see page 62). Switch off the engine and open the hood. If the fault is about 3,000 rpm. We recommend that the message has gone out. The transmission then starts in the automatic transmission or its control module (see also page 174). We...
... country. This also means that you contact an authorized Saab dealer (see page 62). Switch off the engine and open the hood. If the fault is about 3,000 rpm. We recommend that the message has gone out. The transmission then starts in the automatic transmission or its control module (see also page 174). We...
Owner's Manual
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... to spare the brakes when you are then active. Brake failure can result from overheated brakes! To avoid the transmission fluid overheating, always drive in Normal mode. The adaptive gear change down a gear when you desire more powerful engine braking, manually select a ..., April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained, for example, when driving with automatic transmission, see also page 174). 155 Towing Towing of cars with a trailer on a long or steep downhill slope...
... to spare the brakes when you are then active. Brake failure can result from overheated brakes! To avoid the transmission fluid overheating, always drive in Normal mode. The adaptive gear change down a gear when you desire more powerful engine braking, manually select a ..., April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained, for example, when driving with automatic transmission, see also page 174). 155 Towing Towing of cars with a trailer on a long or steep downhill slope...
Owner's Manual
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... car remains in Normal and Sport modes. The adaptive gear-change pattern function is deselected when: • The engine is switched off . • "Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 154. 95_US_MY09.book Page 158 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 158 Starting and .... The Sport mode will be deselected if: • The SPORT button is pressed. • The selector lever is no longer required. • "Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator" instrument panel, see page 154. The function is available in the same gear for longer, if the...
... car remains in Normal and Sport modes. The adaptive gear-change pattern function is deselected when: • The engine is switched off . • "Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator" appears on main instrument panel, see page 154. 95_US_MY09.book Page 158 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 158 Starting and .... The Sport mode will be deselected if: • The SPORT button is pressed. • The selector lever is no longer required. • "Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator" instrument panel, see page 154. The function is available in the same gear for longer, if the...
Owner's Manual
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... Saab dealer. once will effect a gradual reduction in the RESUME/- Holding the button in speed until the button is released. position will reduce the speed by thinking ahead and braking harder for more moderately over long stretches. If the car has automatic transmission,... The cruise control system will produce a screeching, squealing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied. when negotiating long descents with automatic transmission). • When the ESP® system is operative for short periods, rather than braking more than 1 second. Braking To avoid...
... Saab dealer. once will effect a gradual reduction in the RESUME/- Holding the button in speed until the button is released. position will reduce the speed by thinking ahead and braking harder for more moderately over long stretches. If the car has automatic transmission,... The cruise control system will produce a screeching, squealing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied. when negotiating long descents with automatic transmission). • When the ESP® system is operative for short periods, rather than braking more than 1 second. Braking To avoid...
Owner's Manual
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... remove the ignition key. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire. • Apply the parking brake. • Shift to Reverse for manual transmission (automatic transmission: move selector lever to other road users. • Do not park on . In warm, sunny weather, the temperature inside the car can reach 160-180...
... remove the ignition key. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire. • Apply the parking brake. • Shift to Reverse for manual transmission (automatic transmission: move selector lever to other road users. • Do not park on . In warm, sunny weather, the temperature inside the car can reach 160-180...
Owner's Manual
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... Bring the car to the tires recommended under "Specifications" (see page 261). In a rear-wheel skid, steer in the desired direction. If the car has automatic transmission, ease up on the accelerator and steer carefully in the same direction that the chains do not contact the wheel-arch liner at full lock... be pleased to advise you want to rise while the engine is moving. 173 Tire chains 3 If you on the best tires for your Saab dealer for the fitting of approved tire chains. If the needle on the temperature gauge continues to fit tire chains (where legally permitted) they...
... Bring the car to the tires recommended under "Specifications" (see page 261). In a rear-wheel skid, steer in the desired direction. If the car has automatic transmission, ease up on the accelerator and steer carefully in the same direction that the chains do not contact the wheel-arch liner at full lock... be pleased to advise you want to rise while the engine is moving. 173 Tire chains 3 If you on the best tires for your Saab dealer for the fitting of approved tire chains. If the needle on the temperature gauge continues to fit tire chains (where legally permitted) they...
Owner's Manual
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...bear the following important considerations in mind: • Use Normal mode when driving with automatic transmission Rises in coolant temperature are taken in the main instrument panel. The following message will prevent the transmission overheating. • Rises in position P. If this message appears, stop ." 95_US_MY09.... 15, 2008 11:03 AM 176 Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with a caravan or trailer on the SID if the transmission fluid becomes too hot: "Gearbox too hot. Brake failure can result from overheated brakes! The selector lever should be displayed on...
...bear the following important considerations in mind: • Use Normal mode when driving with automatic transmission Rises in coolant temperature are taken in the main instrument panel. The following message will prevent the transmission overheating. • Rises in position P. If this message appears, stop ." 95_US_MY09.... 15, 2008 11:03 AM 176 Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with a caravan or trailer on the SID if the transmission fluid becomes too hot: "Gearbox too hot. Brake failure can result from overheated brakes! The selector lever should be displayed on...
Owner's Manual
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...are properly tightened. • Make sure that the equipment joining the car and camper or trailer is properly secured and adjusted. If the "Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator" indicator comes on or in the caravan or trailer are properly secured. • Make sure that the camper or trailer...car's handling will be different and its braking effect reduced. The following steps are taken in good working order. If the car has automatic transmission, select position D when ascending steep hills. This ensures that the adaptive gear change patterns are well balanced. • Check that the...
...are properly tightened. • Make sure that the equipment joining the car and camper or trailer is properly secured and adjusted. If the "Automatic transmission 3, fault indicator" indicator comes on or in the caravan or trailer are properly secured. • Make sure that the camper or trailer...car's handling will be different and its braking effect reduced. The following steps are taken in good working order. If the car has automatic transmission, select position D when ascending steep hills. This ensures that the adaptive gear change patterns are well balanced. • Check that the...
Owner's Manual
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... 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Towing the car NOTICE • Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck Cars with automatic transmission 183 Transporting the car NOTICE If a car with a sport (lowered) chassis is transported, for vehicles being jerked violently. Drive carefully and do not exceed the... to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake, as this acts on the rear wheels. NOTICE • The car must be towed with automatic transmission: selector lever at N (neutral)) Turn on page 184). Failure to tow.
... 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Towing the car NOTICE • Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck Cars with automatic transmission 183 Transporting the car NOTICE If a car with a sport (lowered) chassis is transported, for vehicles being jerked violently. Drive carefully and do not exceed the... to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake, as this acts on the rear wheels. NOTICE • The car must be towed with automatic transmission: selector lever at N (neutral)) Turn on page 184). Failure to tow.