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...precise specifications of the manual. NOTICE NOTICE texts warn of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that you have any damage caused by Saab Automobile AB. in the car for future reference. 95_US_MY09.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 2 Introduction This... manual provides practical guidance on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). To find a specific item, use the overviews given at the start of the different variants. A list...
...precise specifications of the manual. NOTICE NOTICE texts warn of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that you have any damage caused by Saab Automobile AB. in the car for future reference. 95_US_MY09.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 2 Introduction This... manual provides practical guidance on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). To find a specific item, use the overviews given at the start of the different variants. A list...
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...-corrosion treatment ___ 123 242 243 243 246 Driving with a roof rack load_____ Maximum roof load _____ Rearview mirror _____ 179 258 118 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 188 243 Headlights _____ 73 High/low beam _____ 73 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 75 Headlight washers 3 _____ 77 Changing...
...-corrosion treatment ___ 123 242 243 243 246 Driving with a roof rack load_____ Maximum roof load _____ Rearview mirror _____ 179 258 118 Hood _____ Engine compartment: washing ___ 188 243 Headlights _____ 73 High/low beam _____ 73 Turn signal and lane change indicators_____ 75 Headlight washers 3 _____ 77 Changing...
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... Airbag_____ Child safety _____ Child safety locks _____ Safety belts, maintenance _ 12 29 22 47 240 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____ 115 140 141 150 173 172 165 IB3832 Seats_____...
... Airbag_____ Child safety _____ Child safety locks _____ Safety belts, maintenance _ 12 29 22 47 240 Electric windows _____ Ignition switch _____ Starting the engine _____ Engine Break-In Period _____ Driving in hot weather _____ Driving in cold weather _____ Parking _____ 115 140 141 150 173 172 165 IB3832 Seats_____...
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... _____ Gearbox number _____ Color code_____ Tire and Loading Information Label _____ 7 264 264 264 264 229 Engine _____ Checking the oil level _____ Engine oil, specification _____ 192 192 260 Braking_____ ABS brakes _____ Brake and clutch fluid_____ Brake system _____ Brake pads_____... _____ 140 199 260 145 Wipers 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...
... _____ Gearbox number _____ Color code_____ Tire and Loading Information Label _____ 7 264 264 264 264 229 Engine _____ Checking the oil level _____ Engine oil, specification _____ 192 192 260 Braking_____ ABS brakes _____ Brake and clutch fluid_____ Brake system _____ Brake pads_____... _____ 140 199 260 145 Wipers 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...
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Improper service methods may cause personal injury. Charge: 650 g of the battery. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. IB336 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury • Keep the ... • No sparks, naked flames or smoking • Always shield eyes. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. For instructions consult workshop manual. Coolant Never open when engine hot! System to be present in the vicinity of R134a. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before...
Improper service methods may cause personal injury. Charge: 650 g of the battery. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. IB336 Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury • Keep the ... • No sparks, naked flames or smoking • Always shield eyes. A/C system Refrigerant at any time. For instructions consult workshop manual. Coolant Never open when engine hot! System to be present in the vicinity of R134a. The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before...
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... Parking lights Defroster Foot brake ESP® Automatic tire pressure monitoring system Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Ventilation fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes . Electric windows Deactivating of explosive gas. Use protective goggles Keep out of reach of children. Refer to the...
... Parking lights Defroster Foot brake ESP® Automatic tire pressure monitoring system Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog lights Ventilation fan Engine oil pressure Rear fog light ABS brakes . Electric windows Deactivating of explosive gas. Use protective goggles Keep out of reach of children. Refer to the...
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IB3835 95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:15 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraint _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 21 22 29 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
IB3835 95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:15 AM Safety 11 Safety Safety belts _____ Seats _____ Head restraint _____ Child safety _____ Airbag_____ 12 18 21 22 29 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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95_US_MY09.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Security 43 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 44 44 50 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4116
95_US_MY09.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Security 43 Security Doors _____ Central locking _____ Car alarm _____ 44 44 50 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4116
Owner's Manual
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...). in the ignition and the immobilizer thus deactivated. In this case, you can still start the car if you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. To avoid inconvenience caused by remote control), lock the car using the key instead. Contact service." will appear on the key (... the car is immobilized. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in ON position. If the signal is verified, the engine can be excluded from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is activated. This means that anyone else using the button. 51 Activating the car ...
...). in the ignition and the immobilizer thus deactivated. In this case, you can still start the car if you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. To avoid inconvenience caused by remote control), lock the car using the key instead. Contact service." will appear on the key (... the car is immobilized. Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer) When the key is inserted in ON position. If the signal is verified, the engine can be excluded from the ignition, the electronic immobilizer is activated. This means that anyone else using the button. 51 Activating the car ...
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Turn ignition switch to ON and press the unlock button on for 10 seconds. Start the engine. Fit a new battery in one of the sensors or the horn. Saab Information Display (SID) displays the number of LED signals and SID messages Activation (during 10-second delay...not accepted. Contact service. Deactivation. SID message Theft protection failure. Alarm activated (after delay period. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate. Comes on for 10 seconds. Comes on for 2 seconds. Contact service. Overview of keys and transmitters...
Turn ignition switch to ON and press the unlock button on for 10 seconds. Start the engine. Fit a new battery in one of the sensors or the horn. Saab Information Display (SID) displays the number of LED signals and SID messages Activation (during 10-second delay...not accepted. Contact service. Deactivation. SID message Theft protection failure. Alarm activated (after delay period. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate. Comes on for 10 seconds. Comes on for 2 seconds. Contact service. Overview of keys and transmitters...
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95_US_MY09.book Page 57 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 57 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID) _____ Switches _____ Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 58 64 68 73 79 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4527
95_US_MY09.book Page 57 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 57 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights _____ Instruments _____ Saab Information Display (SID) _____ Switches _____ Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 58 64 68 73 79 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). IB4527
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Under normal conditions, these should be driven with the "Service Engine Light also known as CHECK ENGINE" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. While your car and create unsafe driving...on prior to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.). shown, Canada similar Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 3 6 7...
Under normal conditions, these should be driven with the "Service Engine Light also known as CHECK ENGINE" indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. While your car and create unsafe driving...on prior to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g.brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suitable place, switch off the engine, etc.). shown, Canada similar Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 3 6 7...
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...will come on page 147. Check the alternator drive belt (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 60). We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. We recommend that you recently put fuel into the atmosphere. WARNING • Never drive the car when this warning light is on . If... the light flashes or comes on . See Fuel cap on if the engine oil pressure is dangerously low. A few driving trips with somewhat diminished performance (see page 144). 59 NOTICE Under no circumstances must the car be driven...
...will come on page 147. Check the alternator drive belt (see "Anti-lock brake warning", page 60). We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. We recommend that you recently put fuel into the atmosphere. WARNING • Never drive the car when this warning light is on . If... the light flashes or comes on . See Fuel cap on if the engine oil pressure is dangerously low. A few driving trips with somewhat diminished performance (see page 144). 59 NOTICE Under no circumstances must the car be driven...
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... a workshop. NOTICE If the Xenon headlight fault indicator lights up, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after the engine has started. If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn in oncoming traffic. Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is... Airbag warning light This light will come on for about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the airbag system. If you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
... a workshop. NOTICE If the Xenon headlight fault indicator lights up, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after the engine has started. If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn in oncoming traffic. Indicator, fuel This light comes on when there is... Airbag warning light This light will come on for about 2.5 gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the airbag system. If you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
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...shows when the rear fog light is active (see page 158. To overcome this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. The transmission then starts in most cases to check if the fault persists. Indicator, high beam This ... should not be mistaken for the automatic transmission, the car will remain in the transmission. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Switch the ignition off . The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to be...
...shows when the rear fog light is active (see page 158. To overcome this mode, the gear changes occur later, at higher engine revs, giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel. The transmission then starts in most cases to check if the fault persists. Indicator, high beam This ... should not be mistaken for the automatic transmission, the car will remain in the transmission. Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Switch the ignition off . The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to be...
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...In this case the light cannot be applied (see page 163). when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is not responding normally to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and driving on when there is a fault in the... system. See also Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) on when the system is switched off by an authorized Saab dealer. Make a safe stop. The indicator light also goes on slippery roads must not be taken by the driver. 95_US_MY09.book Page 63 Tuesday,...
...In this case the light cannot be applied (see page 163). when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road, and that the engine is not responding normally to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for safe cornering and driving on when there is a fault in the... system. See also Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) on when the system is switched off by an authorized Saab dealer. Make a safe stop. The indicator light also goes on slippery roads must not be taken by the driver. 95_US_MY09.book Page 63 Tuesday,...
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... lights light up enabling you to enter the broken red zone on prior to starting. The tachometer indicates the engine speed in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm. vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and ...on U.S. Pressing the button a second time will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is OFF, the display lights up until the engine is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging . . Reset button The reset button has two...
... lights light up enabling you to enter the broken red zone on prior to starting. The tachometer indicates the engine speed in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6,000 rpm. vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and ...on U.S. Pressing the button a second time will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition is OFF, the display lights up until the engine is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Oil pressure warning light • Warning, charging . . Reset button The reset button has two...
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... hot, open with care. Failure to be in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down. IB3851 If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display the message "Coolant level low. The needle should be released. Refill...the coolant level by looking at normal operating temperature. Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the expansion tank completely when the engine is under the hood, see page 218. If the needle approaches the red zone, which can cause hot coolant and steam to heed...
... hot, open with care. Failure to be in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down. IB3851 If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will display the message "Coolant level low. The needle should be released. Refill...the coolant level by looking at normal operating temperature. Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the expansion tank completely when the engine is under the hood, see page 218. If the needle approaches the red zone, which can cause hot coolant and steam to heed...
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...part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that you should contact a workshop immediately. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is displayed. We recommend that a fault has arisen. When the sport function is... selected, SPORT is limiting boost pressure, you contact an authorized Saab workshop. IB4158 95_US_MY09.book Page 67 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls When the speed of the car exceeds 130...
...part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that you should contact a workshop immediately. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is displayed. We recommend that a fault has arisen. When the sport function is... selected, SPORT is limiting boost pressure, you contact an authorized Saab workshop. IB4158 95_US_MY09.book Page 67 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls When the speed of the car exceeds 130...
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... reached with the amount of remaining fuel) • Fuel Ø • Speed Ø (average speed) Values programmed in the car's trip computer even when the engine is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and distance driven since last reset. See respective function This value is stored in Dist., Alarm and...
... reached with the amount of remaining fuel) • Fuel Ø • Speed Ø (average speed) Values programmed in the car's trip computer even when the engine is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and distance driven since last reset. See respective function This value is stored in Dist., Alarm and...