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Saab 93 M2005 User's Manual

1. Marking of jacking points 2 It is not necessary to remove the wheel cover If none the less you wish to remove the wheel cover take hold of the outer edge and pull it straight out Loosen the wheel bolts half a turn 3 Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of the ground Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel Carcare 249 Jacking points 4 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces between the wheel and brake disc Do not wipe away the grease in the wheel hub Add a thin layer of grease on the bolts before fitting see page 251 Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown on page 251 opposite pairs Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to be seated correctly Lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts to torque in Sequence as shown on the following page Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lb 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lb 110 Nm 250 Car care Jacking points for floor jack NOTICE e Do not overtighten the bolts using a impact wrench not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car s toolkit e When refitting a wheel cover make sure
2. Oil filter Air filter To ensure reliable operation only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program Automatic transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program Coolant e Proceed with caution if the radiator is boiling when you open the hood Never remove the expansion tank filler cap when the radiator is boiling e The cooling system is pressurized hot coolant and vapor can escape when the filler cap is released These can cause injury to your eyes and burns Loosen the cap carefully and let the engine cool before removing the cap e Exercise care when adding coolant Coolant on hot surfaces constitutes a fire risk If the coolant level drops too low the follow ing message appears on the SID Daa Coolant level low Refill Coolant expansion tank The properties of the coolant are retained for the entire service life of the car There fore it is not necessary to change the cool ant The coolant contains 45 antifreeze and anti corrosion fluid This ratio gives the best cooling effect Lower concentrations should be avoided in view of the corrosion risk Other brands of antifreeze can damage the engine and cooling system 205 The expansion tank is transparent to facili tate checking the coolant level W
3. 2 Coolant When the engine is cold the coolant must not lie above the KALT COLD mark on the expansion tank boundary between the upper and lower sections of the tank Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab approved anti freeze and clean water 1 Engine oil For information see chapter Technical data 3 Brake clutch fluid Top up as necessary with DOT 4 brake fluid Do not use DOT 5 fluid 4 Battery 5 Fuse panel 6 Washer fluid 7 Power steering Steering servo oil CHF 11S P N 8996860 Use GM Power Steering Fluid to top up in emer gency 8 Dipstick engine oil See section Car care regard ing engine oil level NOTICE Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequenily if the car is being used under certain conditions see section Customer Assistance and Information Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden US CA MY2005 Ordering nr 42 92 17 Printed in Sweden on chlorine free paper 2004 04 Copyright Saab Automobile AB 2004 All information and illustrations in this manual are based on the specifi cations that were available at the time of printing Model variants tech nical data and equipment vary from market to market and may be altered without prior notice Note that illustrations in this manual can depict cars fitted with extra equipment Your Saab dealer will be pleased to inform you of the exact specifacations that apply to your market
4. Panel vent Air vents The air vents swivel universally so that air can be directed as desired In winter for instance the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting The amount of air can be individually con trolled by the regulator on each vent If you wish to reduce the airflow start by half shutting the vent in question Certain variants have an air vent on the rear of the floor console 110 Instruments and controls The system uses four sensors e Outside air temperature sensor e Cabin air temperature sensor e Sun sensor e Blended air temperature sensors located in the heater unit and the outer panel vent duct The sun sensor is located centrally on the top of the fascia Note If the sun sensor is covered the ACC system will not be able to regulate the cabin climate as intended especially in strong sunshine Condensation water When the A C compressor is on the incom ing air is dehumidified The resulting con densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity the more con densation will form Sun and cabin sensor Sport Sedan 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor Sun and cabin sensor Convertible 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor Functions
5. Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE J N WARNING An illuminated Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light indi cates an engine related problem While your car may be able to be driven with the Engine malfunction 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 Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions The operator should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise e g brake smoothly engage neutral stop in a suita ble place switch off the engine etc Instruments and controls 79 This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel or ignition system The car may still be driven with care but the performance of the engine will be somewhat diminished see page 150 The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID f Engine malfunction Contact Saab dealer NOTICE The car should be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising 80 Instruments and controls Ee High beam Indicator This light shows when the high beam is on see page 97 Front fog lights option This light indicates when the front fog lights are on see page 98 The front fog lights are switched off auto matically when the engine is switched
6. SA TCS OFF or sa ESP OFF indicator J N WARNING The system improves ride comfort and safety during normal driving It must however not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to maintain higher speeds The same precautions as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must be adopted see pages 169 171 This symbol lights up when the system is disengaged using the ESP button If there is a malfunction the symbol cannot be turned off by pressing the ESP button The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID or A If so have the system checked at a Saab dealer See also Traction Control System TCS on page 169 and Electronic Stability Program ESP on page 171 Traction control failure Contact Saab dealer Stability control failure Contact Saab dealer Saab Information Display SID Various types of information are shown on the SID warnings indications trip com puter information and information from the car s Infotainment System The warnings and indications that can be shown on the SID are listed on page 281 When the engine is switched off the current warnings and indications are displayed If there is more than one message on the SID a plus sign will be displayed to the left of the first message Each message will be displayed for 10 seconds Press the CLEAR button to acknowledge a SID message If you acknowledge a mes sage but do not
7. AS _ igi Both front airbags inflated Note Impact sensors react differently depending on whether or not the front safety belts on the driver s and passenger sides are used Situations can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates It is also possible for only the safety belt pretensioners to be activated and for the airbags to remain unin flated If only Stage is activated at the moment of impact Stage II will automatically be acti vated later to neutralize the gas generator in the airbag Airbag system CONOwW1RdANM Steering wheel with integral airbag Passenger airbag Side airbag Inflatable curtain Sport Sedan only Sensors in front bumper Sensor side impact protection Sensor side impact protection Sport Sedan only Electronic control module and central sensor SDM Safety 31 Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of a crash 32 Safety Even if the car is equipped with AIRBAGS safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident Always use your safety belt Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat and with your seat as far back as is practical Otherwise you w
8. cable so as not to damage the battery disconnect switch A car with standard equipment specifica tions and a fully charged battery can be left for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipment is fit ted such as a mobile phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 15 days Turn the two retainers a quarter turn to unlock the battery cover Battery bracket Car care 209 210 Car care Drive belt e Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine Is running e Always stop the engine before inspecting the drive belt e The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off Drive belt NOTICE oe A slipping or broken poly V belt can Serious damage can be done to the car s result in electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running NO Charge to the battery no A C compressor function The alternator is situated on the right hand he belt tension is critical and is adjusted side of the engine It is driven by a automatically by the belt tensioner poly V belt from the crankshaft pulley Wipers and washers Wiper blades Check and clean all wiper blades regularly If poor wiper performance is experienced clean the windshield with washer fluid This is particularly import
9. Owner s Manual In car safety There is an In car safety amp Quick Reference Guide found in your car which contains some quick reference concerning safety issues Make sure you keep this Reference Guide readily available for all occupants to review Replacement and or additional Reference Guides may be ordered from your Saab dealer Owner s Manual Saab 9 3 M2005 Safety Security 9 3 Convertible Instruments and controls Interior equipment Starting and driving Car care Customer Assistance and Information Technical data Index Saab Automobile AB 2004 Service Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 41 99 77 121 145 197 261 267 283 Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab The Saab 9 3 will be available with the fol lowing engine variants e 2 0t 175 hp e 2 0 Turbo 210 hp Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari ants it does not specify the equipment or features included on individual models Importation and distribution of Saab auto mobiles spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by Saab Cars USA Inc in the United States and by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and keep it in the car for future refer ence To find a specific item use the o
10. e Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches Never secure a rear facing child seat in 140 cm can be killed by the Sensors detect a the right front seat of a car equipped with airbag deceleration and send a passenger airbag Inflation of the airbag e The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place Moment of impact J N WARNING a signal via the control in the event of a crash could seriously for children MOQUE 10 A eee injure or kill a child erator that inflates the J e NEVER put a rear facing child seat in airbag the front The system is the same as that used on the Sit as far back as possible from the driver s side airbag The airb t interconnected and a ole ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and The inflating airbag have a common warning light Ay The pas CHILD RESTRAINTS cushions the driver senger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove box and is marked e Never allow a child to stand in front of AIRBAG the seat or to sit on the lap of a front seat passenger Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a crash Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash even if the passenger seat is unoccu at ald uy pied e The glove box must be closed while The car is equipped as standard with travelling An open glove box door a passenger airbag could cause leg injuries in the
11. Fan Settings Air Distribution A C Mode Dual Single Zone or Default Settings by turning the dial 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the INFO dial Once you have adjusted the ACC system settings under Profiler CUSTOMIZE will appear on the ACC display ACC display when soft top folded 118 Instruments and controls Dual zone Are you sure Yes No Explanation of how the ACC system can be customized under Profiler Rear Defroster Auto The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled automatically This ts one of the Default Settings Manual The rear window and door mirror heating is switched on with the button on ACC panel Convertible The rear window heating cannot be turned on when the soft top is folded Heated Seats Auto The front seat heating is controlled automatically Select the level by repeatedly pressing the appropriate button on the ACC panel 2 arrows on symbol Standard 3 arrows high 1 arrow low The selected heating setting is saved when the engine is switched off Note The symbol on the ACC panel goes out if the heat ing is turned off automatically by the system Manual See Electric heating front seats option on page 116 This is one of the Default Settings Fan Settings High speed This selection give a slightly higher fan speed than Medium speed though with continued automatic regulation Medium spee
12. The jack should be stored correctly under the carpeting in the trunk If it lies loose in the car it could thrown forward and cause personal injury in the event of a crash or if the car rolls over Grit salt and rust can clog the inner threads of the wheel bolts if the car has been driven for several years exclu sively with alloy wheels If steel wheels are being installed the bolt hole threads in the brake hubs should be cleaned before the thinner steel wheels are fitted It may other wise not be possible to achieve the correct clamping force despite tight ening the wheel bolts to the correct torque When the car has to be lifted the jack must be positioned at one of the four jacking points front or rear under the sill members If a floor jack is used the lifting plate must be positioned under the normal jacking points see illustration If the car is equipped with a towbar the jack can also be placed under this NOTICE Apply the jack only to the jacking points indicated on the body 1 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the jacking point Each jacking point is indicated by an arrow on the sill see illustration Make sure that the jack fully engages the jacking point in the underside of the sill member and that the entire foot of the jack is steady and flat on the ground The jack must not stand on snow ice or similar Wind up the jack until it just begins to lift the car
13. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries and it could save your radio Jump starting NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hood and locate the battery Find the positive and negative termi nals on the battery An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Using a match or flame of any kind neara battery can cause battery gas to explode You can suffer burns or be blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the electrolyte in the battery is not frozen Discharged batteries will freeze When connecting jumper cables to a frozen battery gas from the chemical reaction inside the battery can build up under the ice and cause an explosion Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you acciden tally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the area with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock and also the vehicles could be damaged Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative Do not connect to or you will get a short th
14. bearing against the body Saab advises against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash After rain or washing the car allow the soft top to dry completely before folding it Folding a wet or damp soft top can cause water damage in the car and mildew to form on the soft top Roof racks and ski holders must not be mounted on the soft top Onno account should anything be put into the stowage space of the soft top under the soft top cover since this could cause an obstruction when the soft top is being folded away Do not place any objects on the covers over the roll bars as this can hamper their function When operating the soft top raise or fold it fully until notified that operation is com plete by the SID Do not leave the soft top partially open closed If the soft top is left in an intermediate position it will collapse progressively after 20 seconds to prevent overloading the drive system Washing the soft top see page 252 e Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft top nor the upper rail of the windshield while operating the soft top e Do not operate the soft top while there are bystanders close to the car Operating the soft top Do not touch the hinges or struts of the soft top during opening due to the pinch hazard Keep children out of reach Do not operate the soft top while there are bystanders close to the car Make sure that the soft top cover has locked properly after fol
15. cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Treadwear indicator Treadwear indicators The tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth treadless strips across the width which become visible when only 2 32 1 6 mm of tread remains As soon as the indicators become visible new tires should be fitted without delay Make sure you are familiar with the legal limit for minimum tread depth in your country and also any regulations gov erning the use of winter Snow tires Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car consult your Saab dealer first as to the possibilities available Wheels tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car s directional stability steering and brak ing in both wet and dry conditions The wheels and tires have been carefully matched to the characteristics of the car and play a key role in its outstanding roadhold ing and handling Do not take it for granted that a wheel tire combination will work in the best possible way just because it can be fitted to the car To ensure that the speedometer is as accu rate as possible it should be reprogrammed if wheels of a different dimension are fitted Contact a Saab dealer Because of front wheel drive the fron
16. make it a habit to hose the underside of the car often and to inspect the condition of the underseal The anti corro sion warranty does not relieve the car owner of the need to carry out normal maintenance to the rustproofing and to make good any damage Use ahose to clean the underside of the car thoroughly After it has dried use a brush or spray to apply a viscous anti corrosion agent to any worn or damaged areas to prevent the onset of corrosion Even after the anti corrosion warranty has expired it makes good sense to continue to maintain the rustproofing Seams in the body especially those in the doors and trunk lid are particularly vulnera ble to corrosion from the outside caused by grit and salt thrown up from the road and to corrosion from the inside largely as a result of condensation Keep the seams clean and at the first sign of any rust apply a thin pen etrating anti corrosion oil Your Saab dealer will be pleased to give you further advice What causes rust Steel body panels of automobiles are sub ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish Body panels may rust through if the process is unchecked Rusting can occur wherever water is trapped or where the car s panels are continuously damp Damage to paint and undercoating by stones gravel and minor crashes immedi ately exposes metal to air and moisture Road salts used for de icing will collect on the b
17. minutes have elapsed since the wind shield was last washed The headlight washers are not activated at speeds in excess of 125 mph 200 km h Instruments and controls 101 Rain sensor option J N WARNING Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is ON to avoid personal injury when clearing snow and ice from the windshield NOTICE Turn the rain sensor off before washing the car in an automatic carwash to avoid damaging the windshield wipers The rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers The sensor is located on the windshield beside the rearview mirror The system varies the frequency of wiping between single sweeps and continuous wiping depending on the amount of pre cipitation Activate the rain sensor by lifting the stalk switch to the AUTO position The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water is on the windshield In the future the sensor compares the amount of water on the windshield with this reference value 102 Instruments and controls If the stalk switch is left in the AUTO position when the engine is switched off when the engine is next started it must first be moved to the 0 or 3 position and then back to AUTO to reactivate the sensor If the system malfunctions the wipers will operate at low speed when the stalk switch is set to the AUTO position Adjusting sensitivity The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted under Profiler If you increase the
18. 1 3 pers O 100 4 5 pers 0 100 1 5 pers 100 215 55 R16 93 H 1 3 pers O 100 4 5 pers 0 100 1 5 pers 100 225 45 R17 94 V 1 3 pers O 100 RF XL 4 5 pers 0 100 1 5 pers 100 Summer tires Winter tires 160 160 60 160 160 60 160 160 60 Front Rear kPa psi kPa psi 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 260 38 260 38 240 35 220 32 240 35 220 32 280 41 260 38 240 35 240 85 240 35 240 35 280 41 280 41 205 65R1591Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 240 35 240 35 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 280 41 280 41 215 55 R1693Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 240 35 240 35 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 280 41 280 41 225 45R1794Q 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 250 36 250 36 Compact spare 125 85 R16 99 M Max 50 80 Technical data 2 77 Do not exceed posted speed limits By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the sur rounding air temperature The values for tire pressure in table above are for tires at 68 F 20 C The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm e g during highway driving and decrease as they cool When the temperature of the tires increases or decreases by 10 degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 2 psi 10 kPa 278 Technical data Plates and labels When contacting your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car
19. Cup holder in rear seat cushion Sport ment between front seats certain variants Sedan only 132 Interior equipment Power Outlet if equipped You can use the electrical socket in the stor age compartment under the armrest between the front seats to charge a mobile phone for example There is a recess on each side of the compartment which will accept a lead so that you can close the lid without damaging the charger lead The maximum output of the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W 20 A The rating of the socket in the compartment between the seats is the same Overloading can result in melting or even fire Storage compartments The glove box must be closed while trav elling An open glove box door could cause personal injury in the event of a crash There are additional storage compartments in the rear seat armrest below the front ash tray and in the doors Open the glove box with the button on the left of the moulding Convertible has lockable glove box Use the traditionally key see page 48 Interior equipment 133 Sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air Card holder Storage compartment between front seats cars with ACC only This allows the storage of chocolate and chilled drinks for example Storage pocket on front edge of seats Storage pocket on back of seats 134 Interior equipment Rearview mirrors Door mirrors To adjust The door mirrors are electric
20. P position depress the brake pedal and press in the detent catch on the selector lever Only select the park position P when the car is stationary R Only select the reverse position R when the car stationary The detent release button must be pressed before the selector lever can be moved to R Wait until reverse gear has engaged before touching the accelerator Starting and driving 163 N You must press the brake pedal to move the selector lever from the neutral position N In neutral the transmission is disengaged from the engine The engine can be started but make sure the parking brake is on to prevent unexpected movement To prevent the engine and transmission becoming hotter than necessary select N for long stops with the engine running e g when stuck in a traffic jam At traffic lights leave the selector lever in the drive position D D The drive position D is the normal one for forward driving The transmission shifts automatically between all gears from 1st to 5th the timing of which depends on factors such as the current accelerator position and the speed of the car Pause for a moment before applying the acce lerator to allow the gears to engage 164 Starting and driving Sentronic manual gear selection Move the selector lever to the manual position M to the left position D to select gear manually Select a higher gear by pressing the selector lever forward
21. Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is fully raised and the soft top cover closed Completed raising is indi cated by achime If there is a malfunc tion a text message will be shown on the SID Refer to page 65 Do not press any of the buttons on the same section of the instrument panel as the soft top switch while raising the soft top This will cause the soft top to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds All side windows are opened slightly to pro tect the seals when the soft top is raised Check that the hooks in the soft top hold it 9 3 Convertible 61 1 The soft top cover is opened 2 The soft top is raised 3 The soft top cover is closed 4 The rear window is lowered a 7 2 ft 2 2 m b 2 5cm 62 9 3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually Only raise the soft top manually in an emergency e g due to an electrical fault Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mecha nism Do not fold the soft top having closed it manually This can damage the soft top mechanism If the soft top has been folded mechanically there will be a delay of 20 seconds before it is possible to raise it manually the pressure must be released from the hydraulic sys tem If the car is without electrical power th
22. Refit the battery cover 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe 4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box NOTICE 5 Pull up the fuse panel in front of the battery certain variants see page 233 Do not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W as this could damage the headlight reflector Furthermore the car s wiring is Both sides not designed to cope with higher wattages 1 Remove the cover from the rear of the headlight 2 Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers taal the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until It lOCKS Both sides 1 Remove the cover from the rear of the headlight 2 Withdraw the bulb holder from the lamp unit 3 Fit the new bulb 4 Refit the cover over the rear of the head light Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the battery box 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe 7 Refit the battery cover and hose Parking lights The parking light bulb is located in the same reflector as the main beam bulb Left hand side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover 2 Release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe 4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box 217 Car care Front turn signal bulbs Left ha
23. Saab Information Display Saab Parking Assistance Saab Trionic engine management system Safety belts Seatbelts Seatbelts in rear seat Convertible Seatbelts care 185 186 2 5 153 44 239 265 82 99 70 129 222 157 Seatbelts checking Seats Securing a load Sentronic manual gear selection Service costs Service information Service intervals Service record retention Signalling horn Ski hatch Spare wheel Speed ratings tires Speedometer Starting the engine Steering wheel adjustment Steering wheel lock Steps for determining correct load limit Storage compartments Sun visor Sunroof Switches TCS Technical data Textile carpeting cleaning Tie down eyes Tightening torque wheels 251 17 143 164 263 264 262 263 122 142 246 242 83 148 122 148 245 132 130 126 96 169 268 252 143 250 Tire chains Tire date code Tire inspection and rotation Tire markings Tire sidewall labeling Tire sizes Tire terminology and definitions Tire changing Tire spare Tires Tools and spare wheel Touching up paintwork Towbar Towbar load Towing Towing a trailer Towing the car Traction Control System TCS Transmission oil checking Transmission oil grade Transmission automatic Transmission manual Transporting the car Treadwear indicators Trip computer Trip meter Troubleshooting A C and ACC Trunk lid driving when open Trunk lid opening Turbo
24. This action saves the gaskets in the compressor from being spoiled The compressor uses a lubricant that circu lates with the coolant 258 Car care Note The A C system cannot be switched on when the outside temperature is below 32 F 0 C Turn on the A C system when the car is standing in a warm place Simplest is to always have the A C button pressed in The A C system will then cut in automatically when the outside temperature is high enough Headlight aiming Before checking adjusting the headlight aiming switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off The vehicle has a visual optical headlight aiming system equipped with vertical aiming device The aim has been preset at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments If your headlights are damaged in a crash the headlight aim may be affected If you believe your headlights need to be re aimed we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service However it is possible for you to re aim your headlights as described in the following procedure NOTICE To make sure that your headlights are aimed properly read all instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlight parts or a not correctly aimed headlight To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as f
25. already engaged 166 To reduce the preset speed You can reduce speed in any of the follow ing ways Starting and driving e Brake to the desired speed Jog the control to SET or SET e Jog the control to SET to reduce the speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h e Hold the control inthe SET position until the desired speed is reached Temporary increase in speed Accelerate without shifting down manual transmission to exceed the set soeed such as for overtaking When you release the accelerator the car will return to the set speed To disengage the system temporarily Slide the switch to the left towards OFF but only as far as to disengage the cruise con trol Allow the switch to spring back To re engage the system Slide the switch to RESUME The car will return to the previously set speed Vehicle speed must exceed 15 mph 25 km h To disengage the system The system will be disengaged e As soon as the brake or clutch pedal is depressed cars with manual transmis sion When the switch is slid towards OFF See also heading To disengage the system temporarily When the switch is slid to OFF When the TCS ESP system is operative When position N is selected cars with automatic transmission Braking It is good practice to try your brakes period ically while driving This is particularly important when driving in heavy rain on roads with a lot of surface water in snow or in salty slush In
26. and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash in particular a rear end crash To find the most comfortable position turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest Electrically adjustable front seats option e The seats are actuated by powerful motors Bear this in mind when adjust ing the seat and make sure that noth ing gets caught and damaged Ensure that nothing can be trapped behind the seat when adjusting it Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically operated seats Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the electri cally adjustable seats for example due to children playing Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function see page 20 With the doors closed the seats can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON However there are two exceptions To facilitate getting into the car both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open The seats can be adjusted up to 2 minutes after both doors have been closed applicable only to cars without window and sunroof pinch protection Adjusting the height and angle Adjusting the legroom Height adjustment and seat Legroom adjustment angle Adjust the legroom with the front lever Adjust the height of the seat with the rear section of the front lever Adjust the angle of the sea
27. be shown on the SID Which warnings and indications that can be shown depends on engine variant and car specification Antilock brake malfunction Contact Saab dealer Brake malfunction Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer Brake fluid level low 0 Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer Release parking brake Oil pressure low Make a safe stop Turn off engine Low engine oil level Fill oil now Engine malfunction Contact Saab dealer Coolant level low Refill Hot engine Make a safe stop Run engine on idle 2 Airbag malfunction a Contact Saab dealer Use your seatbelt PASS Gearbox malfunction Limited performance Contact Saab dealer Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop Open hood to cool down Battery not charging Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer Headlight levelling malfunction Contact Saab dealer Tap brakes lightly before using cruise control Traction control failure Contact Saab dealer Stability control failure Contact Saab dealer Washer fluid level low Refill A 6 Technical data 281 Key not accepted m0 Contact Saab dealer T Remote control battery 0 ow Replace battery 2 standard key 0 valet key Key No 1 Lock system failure Contact Saab dealer Steering lock malfunc Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer Steering wheel locked Pull out key turn steering wheel Try again Immobilizer failure Try starting again Contact
28. bulbs refer to page 225 Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locking system it can be unlocked manually 1 Take the traditional key out of the remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse see page 48 2 Carefully prise off the round cover using your nails a credit card or similar so as not to damage the paintwork 3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional key Contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked 9 3 Convertible 73 Unlocking the trunk lid manually 74 9 3 Convertible Manually opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door which is controlled by the central locking system does not unlock proceed as described below Check fuse 7 in the fuse panel at the end of the fascia see page 229 If this fuse has blown or the new fuse blows the fuel filler door can be opened as follows 1 Open the two cut out openings in the side trim on the right hand side of the luggage compartment 2 Loosen the two screws do not unscrew them fully Lift up the screws and press them out of their key hole slots Contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked Manually opening the fuel filler door Con vertible Placing two golf bags in the trunk There is sufficient space in the trunk of the Convertible for two golf bags Proceed as follows 1 Start by inserting the narrow end of
29. compass bearing are displayed approx 9 s 2 Drive in circles max 5 mph 8 km h or drive as normal until CAL is no longer displayed 140 Interior equipment Trunk Folding down the rear seat Sport Sedan Convertible The rear seat cannot be folded WARNING e Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car During sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk can climb to 160 180 F 70 80 C Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke Keep hands well clear of all moving parts Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash See also page 189 e When folding the backrest back upright make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides This is imperative since the center safety belt is mounted in the backrest e When folding the backrest back upright make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides This is imperative since other wise objects in the trunk could force their way into the cabin during heavy breaking or a crash e Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to a suitable height before riding in the car For greater flexibility the rear
30. correct size tire for your car if different from the original size and also supply Saab approved winter tires pre mounted on steel or alloy rims Winter tires normally use a different speed rating compared to summer all Season tires Make sure not to exceed the stated speed rating on the tires you use 246 Car care The spare tire the tools and the jack with its Date code Tire date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods As the tires age the rubber becomes progressively harder and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes This is partic ularly true on winter tires Tires have a code that specifies their date of manufacture The first two digits denote the week number and the last two digits the year Accordingly a date code of 3701 signifies that the tire was manufactured in week 37 2001 Compact spare The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor and secured in place with the retaining nut The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus tained a puncture The maximum life of the tire is only just over 2 000 miles 3 500 km Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h with the compact spare fitted The tire pressure should be 60 psi 420 kPa Put the punctured tire in the spare wheel well under the trunk floor Driving with the compact spare tire see page 193 Have the standard tire
31. damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manu facturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires 225 45R17 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Contact your Saab dealer regarding suit able snow chains Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle It s unusual for a tire to blowout while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your f
32. difficult to polish out Lay a wad of wet paper on the patch of dirt and leave it fora minute or so It will then be easy to wash off the dirt Use a soft cloth moistened with white spirit to remove splashes of tar or asphalt Do not use strong cleaners as these can dry out the paintwork NOTICE Do not use alcohol based cleaners on the plastic lenses of the front or rear lights as these can cause acrackling effect on the lenses The door mirrors should be folded in before the car enters an automatic car wash The underside of the car also needs wash ing regularly and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usu ally washed in an automatic car wash with out special facilities for underbody cleaning Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks Clean the inside of window glass using a proprietary window cleaner This is particu larly important when the car is new as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first Keep the glass well polished as this helps to prevent misting Clean the outside of the windows with Saab washer fluid This is especially important if the car has been washed in an automatic car wash as sometimes a wax treatment is used that can contaminate the windshield and impair the performance of the wipers
33. door Slide the white ring on the cap into the slot Notice If you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly Filling a portable fuel container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operat ing the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gaso line Starting and driving 155 Fuel Gasoline Engine Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an impor tant part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle For optimum performance Saab recom mends 2 0 175 hp AON 90 2 0T 210 hp AON 90 Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knock ing noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise
34. ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges There should not be any slack in the belt Pull the belt tight particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn It Safety 13 is advisable to remove thick items of clothing Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position Only one person per safety belt For most of the time a safety belt is worn the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement The retractor locks up auto matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply the car tilts the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat Saab recom mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10 Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car s standard three point belts Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat If it is a booster seat cush ion may be necessary To fasten the belt Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert ing the tongue in the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Position the lap part low across the hips Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible Pre
35. equipment Rear lighting 1 Reading lights 2 Roof light The glove box lighting is switched on and off automatically when the glove box is opened and closed 130 Interior equipment Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed If the trunk lid is left open the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat Sun visor with vanity mirror Sun visor Illuminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors The lighting comes on when the cover is raised Cup holder option e The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china or glass as these can cause personal injury in the event of a crash e Use only paper mugs plastic bottles or aluminium cans e Avoid spillage particularly of hot drinks NOTICE Take care not to spill any liquid on the audio system the ignition switch or the like when using the cup holders Soft drinks in particular can cause malfunc tions Cup holders are provided in the fascia in the center console compartment between the front seats and rear seat cushion Sport Sedan The cup holder between the seats can be raised if you wish to use the compart ment for storage Interior equipment 131 Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compart
36. gauge 240 246 235 242 241 2 5 U Uniform tire quality grading Upholstery care Upholstery cleaning Useful tips on night driving Useful tips on starting V Vanity mirror Vehicle Data Collection Vehicle identification number Vehicle recovery W Warning labels Warning lights Warning triangle Warnings and messages on SID Convertible Washer fluid Washer jets Washers Washing Washing a Convertible Waxing and polishing Wear indicators tires 238 251 251 190 149 130 266 2 8 192 78 65 211 212 100 202 253 253 236 Index What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates Wheel replacement Wheels and tires sizes 28 37 239 2 5 236 When it is time for new tires Windshield washers Windshield wipers Wing mirrors Winter driving Winter tires Wiper blades Wipers X Xenon headlights 100 100 134 181 245 211 100 214 Xenon headlights head light levelling _ 96 288 Notes Notes Fuel Recommended octane rating Unleaded gasoline 87 93 AON For optimum performance Saab recommends e 2 0t 175 hp AON 90 e 2 0T 210 hp AON 90 16 05 g 61 Fuel tank capacity IMPORTANT Do not overfill The level must not come up into the fuel filler pipe because the fuel must have room to expand SES j A ce Na Are lt K AA
37. help prevent children from getting into the trunk from inside the car General information on child safety The same attention must be given to child Safety in the car as is given to adults Children travel most safely when properly restrained However the type of restraint must be appropriate for the size of the child Always consult your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat child restraint or booster cushion Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac turer s child restraint instructions When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions sup plied by the child restraint manufacturer Saab recommends the use of a rear facing child seat for as long as this is possible at a minimum for all children under the age of 3 approx 15 kg Usea child seat approved for the weight of the child Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to the age of 10 LATCH LATCH Lower Anchorages amp Top tethers for CHildren is a US Canadian safety stan dard for a uniform method of fitting child restraints without using the standard safety belts Only certain child restraints are equipped to utilize the LATCH system The LATCH system is installed in the car to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for and equipped with LATCH attachme
38. inches ROND ence run before aiming Start the engine 1 Open Ws hood a a the bt and let the headlights do a reference alming devices there are two vertica run Turn off the engine but leave the low ni aiming devices which shall be turned Peano i Aiming marker on headlight lens simultaneously and the same amount of Cars with halogen lights turns Turn on the low beam headlights 2 Locate the marker on the lens Both variants 3 Measure the distance from the ground to Place a piece of cardboard or equivalent the aim marker No 1 on each lens although not directly on the lens in front Subtract 2 inches of the headlight not being aimed This 4 Atthe wallor other flat surface measure ers cea sacl ay of the from the ground to the recorded ts to tbeing aimed to be seen on the distance see point 4 and draw a hori at surface zontal line the width of the vehicle 5 Cars with xenon lights Xenon lights with automatic headlight levelling system must first do a refer 260 Car care NOTICE Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build up that may cause damage to the headlight 6 Turn the two vertical aiming screws simultaneously in the same direction indicated on the headlight until the hori zontal cut off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall Horizontal
39. line on wall or other flat surface Correctly adjusted low beam 7 If an optical headlight aimer device is used follow point 1 and 2 and center the lens of the optical headlight aimer device at the intersection of the two markers on the headlight lens Then follow the instructions in the optical headlight aimer instruction manual and point 1 2 5 and 6 in this instruction Customer Assistance and Information 261 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule 262 Owner assistance 264 Reporting Safety Defects USA 265 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government 265 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 266 262 Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser operator of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys tems function safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use Additional maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is operated under certain severe conditions Proper mainte nance is always a good practice Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to meet your Saab s service needs They regularly receive up to date Saab ser vice manuals and parts and technical ser vice bulletins from Saab and are able through their franchise agreement to attend Saab service schools obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and pur chase original equ
40. normally the TCS system helps to improve the car s directional stability The TCS must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to main tain higher speeds The same precau tions must be adopted as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads How the system works The Traction Control System TCS is designed to prevent wheelspin This enables the car to achieve the best possible grip and hence maximum tractive effort together with greater stability The TCS uses information from the ABS wheel sensors to detect when the front driv ing wheels are rotating faster then the rear wheels It then monitors whether one driving wheel is rotating faster than the other If so the faster wheel is retarded until both wheels are rotating at the same speed same speed but are turning faster than the rear wheels the torque from the engine is reduced to eliminate the difference The process continues until all the wheels are rotating at the same speed The advantages of the TCS become most apparent when the cohesion between the front wheels and the road surface is so low that one or both of the wheels would lose their grip were the car not equipped with the TCS e g e When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing with the front wheels on different surfaces e g one slippery and one dry the TCS functions like an electronic differ ential lock making sure that both wheels rotate at the same speed Whe
41. of different types of winter tires and snow chains Studded tires are not allowed in some countries If winter tires are fitted the same type must be fitted to all four wheels Your Saab dealer willbe pleased to advise you on the best tires for your car 182 Remember that tires age it may therefore be necessary to change winter tires before they reach the legal wear limit as they grad ually lose their friction properties with age If you get into a front wheel skid and the car has a manual transmission the best response Is to freewheel which means declutching so that the wheels neither drive nor brake and to cautiously steer in the desired direction If the car has automatic transmission ease off the accelerator slightly and steer cau tiously in the desired direction If you get into a rear wheel skid steer in the same direction as the movement of the rear of the car Starting and driving Driving with tire chains Snow chains must only be fitted to the wheel and tire dimensions that Saab recommends in Technical data on page 267 Contact a Saab dealer regarding approved tire chains See also page 240 e Do not drive at speeds above 30 mph 50 km h when tire chains are fitted e Tire chains can reduce directional stability e Do not fit tire chains to the car s rear wheels NOTICE e Check the links frequently for wear e Check that the chains do not foul the wheel arch liner at full lock e
42. of the car during the winter Use high pressure water to clean the car s underside floor panels wheel wells at least at mid winter and in the spring 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage and arrange for needed repairs promptly After washing or after heavy rain check for leaks When wash ing the car inspect body surfaces for paint damage While checking for leaks lift the floor mats and check underneath them Water can collect in these areas and remain for prolonged periods Dry any wet areas including the floor mats Have leaks repaired as soon as possi ble Use touch up paint to repair small scratches or minor finish damage Areas where metal is exposed will rust quickly and MUST be repaired immediately by touch up or professional repainting Rust must be removed the bare metal primed and painted Major body damage should be repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti corro sion material Repairs of this type are the owner s responsibility and are not covered under warranty Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary Pay particular attention to the fenders and wheel housings which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel etc If the composition has worn or flaked off the steel must be thoroughly cleaned and dried before a fresh coat is applied The cleaning is best done with a scraper and a steel wire brush followed by washing with solvent Apply the
43. of the transmission A suitable gear change pattern is then selected automatically to avoid unneces sary gear changes and undesired increases in transmission temperature Certain variants use a special change pat tern for the first few minutes after a cold start so that the catalytic converter reaches its working temperature more quickly Thermal transmission protection The transmission has built in protection against overheating This protection is pro vided by the control module which changes gear change patterns 1 If the temperature of the transmission fluid exceeds 257 F 125 C the gear change pattern is changed 2 Ifthe temperature of the transmission fluid exceeds 275 F 135 C the gear change pattern is again changed 3 If the temperature of the transmission fluid exceeds 302 F 150 C engine torque will be limited to 147 ft lbs 200 Nm The following message is shown on the SID o If this message appears stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out The selector lever should be in position P Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop Open hood to cool down Lock up The transmission s torque converter has a lock up function This can lock the torque converter thus reducing the engine speed and fuel consumption Kick down When the accelerator is pressed down fully a down change is made to optimize acceler ation e g for over
44. off When the fog lights are next needed they will have to be switched on manually BRAKE Brake warning light This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it doesn tcome on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem This light indicates when the brake fluid level is too low see page 206 The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID O Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer JN WARNING e Never drive the car if these two lights are on at the same time Danger of brake failure Brake fluid level low f the level of brake fluid in the reser voir is below the MIN mark the vehicle should be transported on a recovery vehicle e Have the brake system checked immediately at a Saab dealer For safety reasons stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid see page 206 If the level is normal depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times Now check the level again If the level is still normal you may drive the car with considerable cau tion to the nearest Saab dealer to have the brake system checked The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution EBD This distrib utes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels in such a way as to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of the car s load If a fault arises in the EBD function the ol O and N lights will come on
45. or a lower gear by pulling it back The selector lever will return to a position adjacent to the letter M after each gear change An example of when you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking to enable you to remain in alow gear for an extended period of time If the road surface is slippery you may wish to start off in 2nd or 3rd to reduce the risk of wheel spin When descending steep hills you should select a Steering wheel controls for manual gear low gear to increase the braking effect of the selection optional on certain variants engine and thus spare the brakes Manual gear selections are displayed on the main instrument panel The letter M and the current gear are displayed Certain variants also have steering wheel controls for manual gear selection On these models it is possible to change gear manually using the selector lever and the steering wheel controls The steer ing wheel controls are only active when the selector lever is in the M position Select a higher gear by pressing the right hand button and a lower gear by pressing the left hand button When the selector lever is in the M position as opposed to the D position the engine is much more responsive to changes in accel erator position The accelerator has a different feel When changing down the desired gear can be selected but the transmission will not change down until the engine speed is low enough to avoid overrevving Cruise cont
46. performance Saab recom SAE OW 30 SAE 5W 30 or SAE OW 40 engine oil mends 2 0t 175 hp AON 90 2 0T 210 hp AON 90 Extra engine oil additives Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used although not Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils are all lower than AON 87 However engine performance will fall you will need for good engine performance and protection slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided For When to change engine oil optimum performance use the recommended grade of fuel Your vehicle has a display SID where time for service will be For further information on fuel see page 155 shown Based not only on mileage but also on driving condi tions the mileage at which a service will be indicated can vary Engines considerably 2 0t Ecopower Under normal circumstances the service indication will come on Rating EEC at5500rpm_ 17H 129 kW at or around 15 000 miles or 2 years Maximum torque EEC at 2500 rom 195 ft lb 265 Nm l Compression ratio _ CSs SsS lt iSS sK For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used 2 0T Ecopower When the message for service is displayed you need to have Rating EEC at 5300 rom 210 hp 155 kW IE rEqUNED SETVICR CONE as SOON AF Ossie Maximum torque EEC at 2500 rom 221 ft lb 300 Nm After the service your service personnel will reset the service in dicator It is important to
47. s vehicle identification engine and gearbox numbers 1 V I N number and barcode inside wind shield 2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA Label for color codes trim and body Tire information label can be found on the B pillar See also page 243 Canada Label for tire pressure and color codes trim and body 5 Certification label 6 Chassis number stamped on body e b deio He Lill Kee He CAR NO Saab Automoblle AB TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PRES DE GONFLAGE DES PNEUS F i X Do Do DDo HE EE 39 F 3 3 gr 3 h EETA EETA EET PEE EEEN CEE ay BE m 3 A EETA EELA EET mph mi h E 8520 Egos 8205 5388 oF ga d JEEE HEEE ileesuelaazene H a re s 8 seats greg 5 00000000000000000 12 803 053 SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB SAAB 9 3 3 00000000000000000 z 000 00 3 0000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000 P o Je fi yA Mea KAR aye I aT moO ND SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB SAAB 9 3 Region Country Manufacturer __ Product line _ Model series Position 1B2944 OQ Y Northern Europe S Sweden 3 Saab Automobile AB F 9 3 B 9 3 Linear D 9 3 Arc F 9 3 Aero Vehicle identifi cation number 345 EE 3 FD 12 YS 10 11 12 6 7 49 8 9 Lt oT YX 5 1 Identification codes for certain chassis components Body version __
48. sensitivity the wipers will make one sweep for reference 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select Rain Sensor using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select the sensitivity by turning the dial 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the INFO dial Rain Sensor The sensitivity of the sensor is also affected by the amount of daylight The sensor is somewhat more sensitive at night This adjustment is automatic Explanation of sensor sensitivity High The sensor is set to high sensitivity The wipers start when there is only a small amount of water on the windshield Medium The sensor is set to normal sensitivity This is one of the Default Settings Low The sensor is set to low sensitivity wip ers operate only with a large amount of water on the windshield i e down pour Manual climate control system Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille at the bottom edge of the wind shield It passes through a filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf It is then led through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required it is heated To optimize the performance of the A C sys tem all windows and the sunroof should be
49. shut To reduce potential misting on the insides of the windows the glass should be cleaned with a quality glass cleaner How often this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is if there are smokers in the car the windows will need to be cleaned more fre quently Control panel manual climate control 1 Temperature 2 Fan speed 3 Air distribution 4 Seat heating front right seat 5 Recirculation ie The output of air is controlled by the fan speed Instruments and controls 103 6 Rear window door mirror heating 7 Hazard warning lights 8 Air conditioning A C 9 Seat heating front left seat Temperature control The temperature of the incoming air can be infinitely varied using the temperature control 104 Instruments and controls Air distribution The air distribution control is used to direct the flow of air to the defroster panel and floor vents The control also permits settings in between the three main settings defroster panel and floor e defroster and floor e panel and floor A e defroster panel and floor 11 o clock position To counter cold drafts from the front side windows when the control has been set to defroster or floor a small flow of air issues from the outer vents on the fascia As the winter comfort setting we recommend that the distribution knob be turned to KA Recommended settings in severe cold On starting with a cold engine set the fan speed to 2 or 3 a
50. started fresh air mode When defroster is chosen all the front windows are demisted e High fan speed e The air is directed to the defroster vents e Normal temperature control e Recirculation OFF Press EA or to increase or decrease the fan d This sets the f df ah Rear window and door mirror heating ON foe is sets the fan speed fan speed shown on The system will remain in defroster mode until the Refer also to Profiler regarding the possibility to or button is pressed increase decrease the automatic fan speed The following three buttons for air distribution can be selected indi vidually or in combination Press the button or selection of buttons to produce the airflow you desire Pressing the same button twice will return the system to AUTO You can also select automatic air distribution by pressing the AUTO button Initial air distribution to take effect on starting the engine can be set under Profiler see page 117 Airflow to windshield vents Airflow to facia air vents Airflow to floor vents 114 Instruments and controls Shown below are several examples of air distribution Windshield floor front and rear Instruments and controls 115 Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are like
51. started and is running smoothly Allow the engine to idle for about 10 seconds Do not apply full throttle for at least 3 minutes after starting 149 Useful tips on starting the engine If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather proceed as follows 1 Turn the ignition switch to ON it is essential that you turn the ignition to ON before depressing the accelerator 2 Press the accelerator to the floor and run the starter motor for 5 10 seconds This will prevent the engine being flooded fully depressed accelerator cuts off the fuel supply 3 Now start the engine in the normal way do not touch the accelerator Ifthe engine stalls immediately after starting e g if the clutch was released too quickly do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine Starting and driving 150 Starting and driving Important considerations for driving 1 Starting and driving Do not use full throttle until the engine is warm so as to avoid unnecessary wear If the needle of the turbo gauge repeatedly enters the red zone the engine may suddenly lose power due to the initiation of a monitoring system that limits the boost pressure Contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible Under certain barometric conditions high outside temperature and or high altitude the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen A protective funct
52. steering wheel angle lateral acceleration safety belt usage air bag readiness air bag perfor mance and the severity of a collision This information has been used to improve vehi cle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehi cles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems do not record sounds such as conversation of vehicle occupants Customer Assistance and Information To read this information special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required Saab will not access information about a crash eventor share it with others other than with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request of police or similar government office as part of Saab s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law In addition once Saab collects or receives data Saab may use the data for Saab research needs make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be main tained and need is shown or share summary data which is not tied toa specific vehicle with non Saab organiza tions for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar pleas
53. such conditions a slight delay in the braking effect may be noticed To minimize this delay dry the brakes by applying them lightly now and again This should also be done after the car has been washed and in extremely damp weather To avoid the brakes becoming overheated such as when negotiating long descents with a drop of several hundred yards hun dred metres select a low gear to utilize the braking effect of the engine If the car has automatic transmission select 1st or 2nd gear You can help to prolong the life of the brakes by thinking ahead and braking harder over short periods rather than braking more moderately over long stretches e It is prudent to try your brakes from time to time especially when driving in heavy rain through water collected on the road in snow on a wet road surface or in salty slush In such condi tions the brakes may take longer than normal to take effect To rectify this touch the brake pedal periodically to dry the brakes out The same applies after the car has been washed or when the weather is very humid Avoid parking the car with wet brakes Before parking and if the traffic condi tions allow brake quite heavily so that the brake discs and pads warm up and dry The brakes are power assisted and it should be kept in mind that the servo unit only provides the power assis tance when the engine is running The brake pressure required when the engine is off e g when the
54. switches are located in the roof con sole The cabin lighting comes on e When a door is opened and the ignition is OFF When the remote control is removed from the ignition switch The lighting goes out e When the car is locked e When the ignition is turned on e Approx 20 s after closing all doors The lights are dimmed out gradually If a door is left open with the ignition OFF the interior lighting goes out automatically after 5 min so as not to drain the battery The interior lighting can be switched off completely 1 Open the driver s door 2 Turn off the cabin lighting with the center button see illustration This is canceled when the ignition switch is turned to position ON or when the car is locked with the remote control Front interior lighting Convertible 1 Left hand reading light 2 Cabin light 3 Right hand reading light Glove box The glove box lighting comes on when the compartment is opened and goes out when itis closed For changing bulbs refer to page 223 Sun visor An illuminated vanity mirror is provided on the inside of the sun visors The lighting comes on when the cover is raised and goes out when it is closed Trunk lighting The trunk lighting comes on and goes out when the trunk lid is opened and closed If the trunk lid is left open the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 min to prevent the battery from running flat For changing
55. that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle Safety 37 When an airbag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can not get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing prob lems following an airbag deployment you should seek medical attention In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield break age may also occur from the right front pas senger airbag e Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts e Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information aft
56. the first bag to the right 2 Lie down the bag Turn the bag so that it lies on its widest side and slide it for ward in under the soft top storage see illustration 3 Putin the second bag in the same way as the first but lie it on its narrow side see illustration 9 3 Convertible 75 Spoiler on trunklid Some models have a spoiler on the trunk lid Avoid getting fingers and hands trapped between the spoiler and rear fender when closing the trunklid Wind deflector A wind deflector is available as an acces sory Follow the fitting instructions supplied Position of first golf bag Position of second golf bag with the wind deflector carefully CargoWing accessory NOTICE If play arises in any part of the CargoWing contact a Saab workshop immediately to have this corrected If such play is not eliminated the CargoWing may come loose while driv ing 76 9 3 Convertible This page has been left blank Instruments and controls 77 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights 78 inn Ue Instruments 82 gt 40 0 100 120 gt E 530 0 140 a aA Information display l main instrument panel_ 85 Saab Information Display SID 87 Switches 96 Wipers and washers 100 Manual climate control system 103 Automatic climate control system ACC __ 108 78 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel Arc panel show
57. the amount of infor mation displayed is reduced and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated When the NIGHTPANEL button is pressed only the speedometer will be illuminated All other instrument lighting will be switched off and the needles drop to zero Note All indicator and warning lights and messages will operate normally if required Temp when the outside temperature falls or rises to between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C and D T E when the remaining fuel is only sufficient for approx 80 miles 50 km of driving are even shown in Night Panel model 92 Instruments and controls Under Profiler you can choose whether the entire soeedometer scale 0 160 mph or only part of the scale 0 90 mph should be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL mode 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select Speed Scale Illum Select 0 160 mph or 0 90 mph System Settings Speed Scale Illum Clock Settings can be made from Profiler 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select Clock Alarm using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select Set Clock 5 Select Manual Select Manual to set the time year month and day Manual setting 1 Turn the INFO dial to change the value 2 Press the INFO dial once after each setting time year month and day to confirm the value
58. the button or signs on the button above the NIGHT PANEL button 98 Instruments and controls Front fog light switch Front fog lights certain variants only The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility These are automatically turned off when the engine is switched off When the car is next started the fog lights will have to be switched back on manually by pressing the fog light switch If the engine Is restarted within 30 seconds the front fog lights will remain on Acquaint yourself with the legal provi sions governing the use of front fog lights Rear fog light switch Rear fog light To turn on the rear fog light press the rear fog light button on the instrument panel The headlights or front fog lights must be on The rear fog light is automatically turned off when the engine is switched off When the car is next started the rear fog light will have to be switched back on manually by press ing the rear fog light switch If the engine is restarted within 30 seconds the rear fog light will remain on Acquaint yourself with the legal provi sions governing the use of rear fog light Turn signal amp lane change indicators 1 Right 2 Left Turn signal amp lane change indicators The stalk switch has an intermediate spring loaded position that is useful for sig nalling when changing lanes or passing The stalk switch also has fixed positions
59. the car In warm sunny weather the temperature inside the car can reach 160 180 F 70 80 C Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users Do not park on dry grass or other combustible material The catalytic converter gets very hot and could start a fire Apply the parking brake remove the remote control and lock the car 174 Starting and driving NOTICE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind e Never leave a mobile phone camera computer or similar object visible in the car e Clothing packages and bags attract thieves e Do not leave small objects such as CDs sunglasses and coins visible e If possible park in a well lit conspicu ous parking space e Thieves strike whenever and wher ever they are given the opportunity Parking on a hill When parking on a steep hill turn the front wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should move If the car is parked with one front wheel touching the curb for example you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly when you insert the remote control to allow the steering wheel lock to unlock s Downhill with curb Turn the wheels toward the curb and edge the car forwards until the wheel lightly touches the curb 2 Uphill with curb Turn the wheels away from the curb
60. the remote control to the OFF position to disconnect the electrical system When you turn the remote control to ON some indicator and warning lights will come on in the main instrument panel These should go out after about 3 seconds ST starter position The starter motor operates automatic transmission selector lever must be in P or N when the remote control is turned to this position When released the remote control will spring back to the ON position The car has an electronic restart lock If the engine fails to start the remote control must first be turned back to a position between OFF and LOCK before the starter motor can be operated again Starting and driving 147 To allow the various systems in the car time to register that the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch do not turn the remote control for roughly half a second 148 Starting and driving Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock is electronic The lock engages when the remote control is removed from the ignition and unlocks when the remote control is inserted A click can be heard when the steering wheel lock locks and unlocks If the car is parked with one front wheel touching the curb for example you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly when you insert the remote control to allow the steering wheel lock to unlock If you do not succeed on first attempt you must remove the remote control before trying again Turn t
61. the sump and leave the oil to drain into sed engine oll contains chemicals a suitable receptacle for at least that have caused cancer in laboratory 10 minutes Take care as the oil may be animals Always protect your skin by hot washing thoroughly with soap and water 2 Refit the drain plug with a new washer 3 Change the oil filter once the engine oil Drain plug has drained see page 204 Keep oil out of reach of children Do not touch the turbocharger or 4 Fill with new oil exhaust manifold These get very hot when the engine has been running Do not spill oil on hot parts of the engine as this could cause afire Used engine oil is particularly flammable Protect the environment Do not dispose of oil into the ground or down a drain Dispose of all used oil and oil filters at an appropriate disposal facility Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level 204 Car care Changing filter 1 Unscrew the oil filter cap e Lift the cap slightly and carefully pry apart the cap and the filter housing e Remove the filter cap 2 Remove the filter Have paper towelling or a rag at hand to catch the oil that escapes from the filter 3 Fit a new filter 4 Fitanew O ring inthe cap Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the O ring 5 Screwon the cap The correct tightening torque is 25 Nm 18 Ibf ft
62. the trunk lid is closed itis armed and the movement sensor in the cabin will be armed 46 Security gt Central locking switch Switches on front doors The central locking can also be operated from inside the car using the button by each front door handle e Locking the car with the remote control renders these buttons inoperative e If you are sitting in the car and press the button on the driver s door this will unlock the driver s door Press the button a second time to unlock the remaining doors and the trunk lid The button on the passenger door works in the same way except that this first unlocks the passen ger door During this operation the rear doors remain locked If the car is left with one or more doors open the interior lighting will be switched off auto matically after 20 minutes This is to prevent the battery from running flat Also if the car has electrically adjustable seats these will cease to operate Child safety locks The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are activated by means of a catch next to the door latch Insert a screwdriver or the traditional key enclosed in the remote control and turn it 45 in the direction shown on the label on the door When the child safety lock is in the locked position the door can only be opened from outside the car J N WARNING If small children are carried in the rear seat the safety locks o
63. tire goes flat 240 Ignition switch 146 Immobilizer 49 Important considerations for driving _ 150 Important information petrol engined cars with catalytic converters 151 Indicator lights 78 Inflation tires 234 Information about fuel 155 Instrument illumination adjusting __ 97 Interior lighting 129 Interior lighting Convertible 72 Interior rearview mirror 135 Intermittent malfunctioning central locking 44 J Jump starting 193 K Key 42 Kick down 161 L LATCH child safety 23 Labeling tire sidewall 241 Labels and plates location 278 Lashing eyes 143 Laying the car up 175 Leather upholstery cleaning 251 Lighting in luggage compartment Convertible 73 Limp home 150 Limp home automatic transmission _ 162 Load carriers roof 188 Load indices tires __242 Loading your vehicle 243 Load through hatch 142 Locking a car with flat battery 45 Locks 42 Long term parking 175 Luggage compartment 140 Luggage compartment lighting _ 130 144 Luggage compartment lighting Convertible 73 Luggage compartment lighting changing 224 MAXI fuses 228 Main instrument panel 78 Main dipped beam 97 Maintenance schedule 262 Manual climate control 103 Manual gear selection 164 Manual gearbox 158 Manual tripping of car alarm 52 Materials used in the car reclamation 256 Memory drivers seat 20 Messages on SID Convertible 65 Index 285 Milometer 83 Mug holder 130 N New tires buying 236 Night driving 190
64. to position 1 see illustration The sunroof will stop when you release the control or once it is fully open To close Exercise great care when closing the sunroof to ensure that nothing gets trapped Manually controlled closing Slide the control forward to its first position The sunroof will halt when you release the control Automatic closing certain variants only Slide the control forward to its second posi tion and release it The sunroof will close fully The sunroof pinch protection halts closing and opens the sunroof slightly if something obstructs closing Sunroof without automatic closing Slide the control forward to position 3 see illustration The sunroof will stop when you release the control or once it is fully closed Ventilation position rear edge of sunroof open e To open press in the control e To close slide the control forward to the second position It is also possible to select the ventilation position when the sunroof is open by press ing inthe control The sunroof will then close automatically Press the control once more to open the sunroof to its ventilation position If you wish to open the sunroof fully from the ventilation position you must first close it slide the control forward You can then slide the control rearward to open the sun roof The sunroof incorporates an interior man ual sliding sun blind Sunroof without automatic closing e To ope
65. to wheel to be changed 3 Lever le v hicule a l aide du cric 3 Crank jack so that vehicle begins to lift 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed 4 En utilisant la cl douille dans 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit 3 Crank jack so that vehicle begins to lift 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit loosen wheel bolts one half turn 5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 7 Lower vehicle Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross sequence e Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS 12 785 162 oulons de roue d un demi tour 5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground 5 Lever le v hicule jusqu ce que le pneu ne touche plus le sol Desserrer les boulons de roue Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 7 Lower vehicle Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross sequence Saab Automobile AB DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur C
66. until the fan is switched off Then release the button and press it once more The A C compressor will now be disengaged To re engage the A C press one of the following buttons e The A C compressor will be switched on if it was previously engaged and the air distribution and fan speed will switch to AUTO e Higher fan speed The A C compressor will be switched on if it was previously engaged the air distribution will return to its previ ous setting and fan speed will increase e Defroster The A C compressor will be switched on if it was previously disengaged the air distribution will switch to Defroster and the fan speed will increase 6 bars on the display out of a maximum of 8 When the system is switched OFF e The fan and A C compressor are switched off e The temperature control is set to 0 heat e The current air distribution setting is retained e Recirculation can be selected The rear window and door mirror heating can be controlled manually or automatically refer to Profiler Switch off the rear window and door mirror heating as soon as the glass is clear The heating will be turned off automatically after 12 minutes Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf to avoid damaging the heating element Instruments and controls 113 Air distribution i ion i Li S amni Recirculation is controlled manually eT Recirculation is not selected when the engine is
67. washing certain variants only akRWNM O Washers Activate the washers by pulling the stalk switch towards the steering wheel When the washers are operated the wipers will make 3 4 or 5 sweeps depending on how long the washers were kept on If the speed of the car is less than 12 mph 20 km h the wipers will make an addi tional sweep after roughly 8 seconds When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart 1 litre the headlight washers if equipped are deactivated This is in order Control for setting wiper delay to prioritize the windshield The following message is displayed on the SID sY Washer fluid level low Refill To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car recirculation can be acti vated automatically while the windshield is washed The recirculation symbol will how ever not light up This function is optional contact a Saab dealer This automatic recir culation is the factory default setting as long as the system is working in full AUTO mode with no customized settings Windshield wipers with rain sensor OFF Single sweep AUTO rain sensor engaged Low speed High speed Windshield and headlight washing certain variants only oORWN O Headlight washers certain variants only The headlights are washed at the same time as the windshield if the headlights are on The headlights are washed every fifth time the windshield washers are used or if two 2
68. with being used under certain conditions see a clean rag before carrying out the page 263 check The level must not be below the MIN mark on the dipstick but nor should it be above Oil filler cap and dipstick the MAX mark Excess engine oil could result in abnormal oil consumption The distance between the MIN and MAX f marks is equivalent to 1 0 qt 1 0 I Recommended oil grade see page 270 Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to avoid run ning problems It is normal for an engine to consume a cer tain amount of oil It is therefore often nec essary to top up the oil between services Saab 9 3 Aero The engine oil level is Check the engine oil level regularly checked each time the engine is started If the oil level is low the following message appears on the SID a mar g Low engine oil level AAAA NOTICE Too high oil level can damage the engine Fill oil now Carcare 203 Changing engine oil Engine oil and oil filter should be changed according to the service program For oil volumes and grades refer to Tech N WARNING nical data Prol mep d i The oil should be drained when the engine rolonged and repeated exposure o is warm The car must stand on level the skin to engine oil can cause seri t i ground ous skin disorders Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible 1 Unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of TP 7 Kemical
69. year in conjunc tion with spring and autumn inspections In 252 very warm dry climates the leather may need more regular reconditioning Use con ventional leather care products Follow the instructions on the packaging Do not use unknown harsh polishing agents cleaning agents sprays coarse soap or hot water Textile carpeting Textile carpeting should be vacuum cleaned regularly Carpeting can also be cleaned using a brush or sponge and carpet shampoo For safety reasons vacuum cleaners that are not earthed grounded must not be used out of doors Car care Engine bay The engine bay should be cleaned with an engine decreasing and rinsed with hot water The headlights must be covered over Do not use a pressure washer Avoid spraying electrical components and con nectors Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or sol vent when carrying out repairs or mainte nance Saab recommends the use of envi ronmentally friendly decrescendos Washing The bodywork must be washed frequently When the car is new the body should be washed by hand using plain cold water and a clean soft brush through which the water flows Automatic caresses should be avoided when the car is new After 5 6 months the paintwork will have hardened To facilitate cleaning a suitable detergent can be added to the water which should be lukewarm Remove any bird droppings without delay as these can discolor the paintwork and prove
70. 00 Priority of audible information Sound from various functions in the car such as the direction indicators parking assistance and seatbelt reminders come from the same sound source the car s sound system If two or more of these func tions are active simultaneously the most important function at that time will be priori tized If for example the direction indicators are active when you engage reverse the park ing assistance if fitted will be heard instead of the direction indicators When reverse is disengaged the direction indicators will be heard if they are still active Instruments and controls Wipers and washers Windshield wipers Position 1 is a spring loaded position that will produce a single sweep of the wipers In position 2 you can set the delay period for intermittent wiping using the thumbwheel on the stalk switch There are 5 delay periods from which to choose ranging from 2 to 15 seconds The wipers always return to their home posi tion when the ignition is turned off To leave the wipers positioned vertically on the windshield proceed as follows 1 Switch off the engine and remove the remote control 2 Activate the wipers within the next 16 seconds by pressing the stalk switch down When the ignition is next switched on the wipers will return to their home position Windshield wipers OFF Single sweep Intermittent wiping Low speed High speed Windshield and headlight
71. 00 Car care Saab Trionic engine management system The Saab Trionic engine management system is a unique Saab development that combines sequential multiport fuel injection electronic distributorless ignition and turbo charger boost pressure control into one sys tem The Trionic engine control module ECM monitors many different engine parameters such as e Intake manifold pressure e Intake air temperature e Crankshaft position e Engine coolant temperature e Throttle position e The oxygen content of the exhaust gases The ECM receives information regarding engine knocking from a sophisticated feed back function in the ignition discharge unit By processing all of this information the Tri onic system can control fuel injector open ing duration ignition timing and turbo charger boost pressure to provide excellent engine performance while maintaining low emissions and fuel consumption NOTICE The Trionic engine management system continuously monitors the operation of these systems and has on board diag nostic capabilities OBD Il If the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light in the main instrument illuminates the Trionic ECM has detected a problem The car will continue to operate but perfor mance may be diminished You should have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as possible ORVR Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery All hydrocarbons formed when refueling will be recovered by the c
72. 117 e To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car recirculation can be acti vated automatically while the windshield is washed The recirculation symbol will however not light up This function is optional contact a Saab dealer This automatic recirculation is the factory default setting as long as the system is working in full AUTO model with no customized seitings ACC Convertible When the soft top is folded the ACC system switches to manual temperature control There are eleven temperature settings 0 10 The system adjusts itself as follows e AUTO goes out e Heating air distribution and fan speed are not affected Recirculation and rear window heating are cut out e The A C compressor is switched off man ual activation is possible by pressing the AC button All manual selections are possible with the exception of rear window heating When the soft top is raised the system reverts to the AUTO mode and the previous set temperature Note When the soft top or all the windows are open ina hot humid climate turning the air conditioning on manually can cause con densation to form on cold surfaces such as the air ducts Instruments and controls 117 Profiler Some of the functions of the ACC system can be customized 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select Climate System using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select Rear Defroster Heated Seats
73. A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 234 Curb weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant without passengers and cargo 243 DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety stan dards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanu meric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 243 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 269 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 243 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure There are 6 9 kPa to one psi Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty t
74. A special tool for removing fuses is provided on the hatch on the left hand end of the dash Simply push the tool onto the fuse squeeze and remove the fuse Some fuses and relays may be fitted but not connected to the car s electrical system MAXI fuses The car also has a number of large fuses known as MAXI fuses These are designed to protect the car s electrical system from being damaged Each MAXI fuse protects a number of electrical circuits and functions and therefore has a higher rating amper age than the standard fuses No spare MAXI fuses are supplied with the car NOTICE Ifa MAXI fuse blows there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked at a Saab dealer Fuse panel in end of fascia No r 2 3 4 O1 CO O CO N Amp 15 5 10 10 7 9 7 9 20 30 10 30 10 Function Steering wheel lock Steering column unit ignition switch Hands free CD player CD changer in cabin SID Main instrument unit manual climate control automatic climate control ACC Control module in front doors Park Brake Shift Lock automatic transmission Brake light switch Dash fuse panel fuel filler door Control module in passenger front door Dash fuse panel Trailer socket electrical socket in storage compart ment between seats Data link connection diagnost
75. Also the fol lowing message will appear on the Saab Information Display SID If this is the case drive carefully and contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible Refer to Brake warning light on page 80 Antilock braking warning on page 78 and TCS OFF or ESP OFF indicator on page 86 Brake malfunction Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer Instruments and controls 81 R Indicator fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2 5 gallons 10 litre of fuel left in the tank A Safetybelt reminder This light reminds the driver to buckle up AGE Airbag warning light This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system The following message is shown on the Parking brake warning Saab Information Display SID LULE light This light comes on when the parking brake is applied see page 173 The parking brake is mechanical and oper ates on the rear wheels e Always apply the parking brake when NOTICE o Airbag malfunction e If the car runs out of fuel air can be drawn TX Contact Saab dealer e If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means in with the fuel which in turn can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating parking see page 173 e Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control e Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving the airbag sy
76. CE The electronics of the remote control are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Incor rect handling when changing the battery can damage the remote control Avoid touching electronic components of the remote control with your hands When the voltage of the remote control bat tery drops below a certain level the Saab Information Display SID will display t Remote control battery Koa low Replace battery Change the battery as soon as possible to avoid malfunctioning Battery type For optimum performance in all temperatures and good service life Saab recommends the use of a Sony or Pana sonic CR2032 3V lithium battery The battery should last for about 4 years of normal use The battery type is marked on the inside of the remote control Avoid leaving finger prints on the faces of the battery 1 Press the emblem on the reverse of the remote control to remove the traditional key Press the emblem to remove the traditional key 2 Insertthe tip of the key into the small slot and turn the key to split the remote control Change the battery and fit together the two halves of the remote control 3 Change the battery Fit the new battery so that it is positioned in the same way as the old battery with the positive side facing down 4 Fit the two halves of the remote control together and press them together until you hear several clicks Avoid pressing the buttons Reinsert the traditional key i
77. Door mirrors Sunroof Airbag 29 Airbag Steering wheel adjustment _ 122 e i Child safety locks Steering 273 4 gry ae Child seats Safety belt care Safety belts Glove box Storage compartments 132 Electric windows Automatic transmission 159 Changing gears 158 1B2149 Manual transmission 158 Child seats Ashtray and cigarette lighter Folding down the rear seat Break In Period Rear seat Driving in hot cold climates Safety belts Ignition switch Seat adjustment Parking brake Seat heating Parking Starting the engine Upholstery care 6 Engine bay Color code Engine number Gearbox number Warning labels Vehicle identification number Alternator Drive belt Exhaust emission control ___ Ignition system FN troubleshooting A C ACC Spark plugs Turbo gauge Engine oil checking level ___ Automatic transmission Transmission technical data Manual transmission Changing engine oil Coolant checking topping up Engine description Driving in hot climates Engine technical data Radiator Important considerations for driving Temperature gauge Oil grade and viscosity ABS brakes Brake pads Brake system Brake fluid Changing a fuse Fuse table Fuses Relays Topping up fluid Wash wipe stalk switch 100 Washer fluid 211 Washer jets Power steering Batt
78. Dual zone Individual temperature setting for each zone see page 109 The sys tem saves the settings when the engine is switched off This is one of the Default Settings Single zone Common temperature setting when the engine is started If the temper ature setting for the passenger zone is changed the system will switch to Dual zone control Single zone con trol will return the next time the engine is started having been switched off for more than 2 hours 120 Instruments and controls This page has been left blank Interior equipment 121 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment _ s C1 22 Electric windows 123 Sunroof 126 Interior lighting 129 Cupholder _ 130 Power Outlet 132 Storage compartments ___ 132 Rearview mirrors 134 Trunk 140 122 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment Only adjust the steering wheel while the car is stationary so that you are not distracted from the traffic The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted There is a release lever under the steering Lever for steering wheel adjustment column Horn signal 1 Pull down the lever to release the steer Activate the horn by pressing one of the ing wheel three areas shown above on the steering 2 Adjust the position of the steering wheel wheel pad 3 Raise the lever to the locked position to lock the steering wheel in position When returning the release lever to its loc
79. Gearbox Engine variant __ Check digit Model year Factory Serial number __ 10 11 12 016584 Technical data 2 79 4 4 door 7 Convertible 5 5 speed manual 6 6 speed manual 9 5 speed automatic S 2 0t Y 2 0 Turbo 0 9 or X 5 2005 1 Trollhattan 6 Graz 000001 999999 280 Several of the systems in your Saab can be customized to better suit your individual needs Contact your Saab dealer Technical data Central locking system Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed Consult a Saab dealer for further informa tion Listed below are a number of examples of programmable functions e Audible confirmation of arming disarming the car alarm e Automatic unlocking when car stopped and remote control removed from the igni tion switch Trunk lid locked when car driven off or 30 s after being shut Courtesy Headlamp Feature e The length of time the lights are on e Whether the reversing light or tail lights should come on as well as the dipped beam Automatic Climate System ACC e To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car recirculation can be acti vated automatically while the windshield is washed The recirculation symbol will however not light up This function is optional contact a Saab dealer Convertible A C compressor not switched off when the soft top is open Warning and indications that can
80. IST as a trip meter 1 Select Dist using the INFO dial 2 Press and hold the CLEAR button for approx 1 second An arrow will now appear on the right hand side of the display indicating that the trip meter is running Instruments and controls 89 Resetting a single function 1 Selectthe function you wish to reset with the INFO dial Fuel e Speed e Trip Dist used as trip meter 2 Press and hold the CLEAR button for approx 1 second The selected function will now be reset Resetting the trip computer 1 Select one of the functions using the INFO dial Fuel e Speed D T E Arriv e Trip Dist used as trip meter 2 Press and hold the CLEAR button approx 3 seconds until audible confir mation is given 90 Instruments and controls Speed warning This value is preset to 55 mph 90 km h The value can be set to between 0 and 150 mph 0 and 250 km h 1 Select Speed W using the INFO dial 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation 3 Adjust the speed using the INFO dial 4 Confirm the setting by pressing the INFO dial A star on the right hand side of the display indicates when the speed warning function is active An audible alarm will sound if the set soeed is exceeded Disengage the function with the CLEAR button Re engage the function using the INFO dial Calculating the arrival time When will arrive if Know how far have to drive This function should be u
81. If you live in Canada or you are having diffi culties programming a gate operator by using the Programming procedures regardless of where you live replace Programming step 4 with the following Note If programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the device during the cycling process to pre vent possible overheating 4 Continue to press and hold the button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmit ter until the frequency signal has success fully been accepted by the garage opener The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly Proceed with Programming step five to complete Interior equipment NOTICE Switch off the power supply to the garage door or gate or park the car beyond the range of the remote control while programming using the cycling method to prevent damaging the electrical motor 138 Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage opener using a button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired button DO NOT release the button 2 Theindicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the button proceed with Programming step 3 Interior equipment Erasing the three buttons To erase programming from the three but tons individual buttons cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed as outlined below follow the step noted e Press an
82. Inthe U S Saab offers a full complement of car care products See your dealer or visit us at www saabcatalog com Convertible e Wash the soft top with a mild soap solu tion and lukewarm water For spot clean ing the top a finger nail brush can also be used Stroke the brush in the direction of the fabric not across the threads e Ifa pressure washer is used be heedful of the following recommendations e on the lower part of the car not higher than the door handles max pressure of 100 bar and not closer than 8 in 20 cm on the upper part of the car tax pres sure of 100 bar and not closer than 32 in 80 cm e Donotuse any drying chemicals or water proofing agents e Avoid automatic car washes NOTICE e Try your brakes on leaving a car wash Wet brake discs reduce the perfor mance of the brakes e Fixed antennae such as for a mobile phone must be removed if the car goes through an automatic car wash e Cars with Saab Parking Assistance Do not spray the sensors or closer than 8 in 20 cm to the sensors with a pressure washer as this can damage them Carcare 253 Waxing and polishing Do not wax a new car during the first three or four months In fact there is no need to polish the car before the paintwork has started to dull through oxidation Other than in exceptional cases do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on anew car Always wash the car thoroughly before wa
83. It is particularly important when the roads are slippery that the brakes and tires are in good condition e For how to check the level of antifreeze in the engine coolant see page 205 e Add gasoline anti freeze when refueling several times before the onset of winter This will prevent condensation water in the fuel tank from freezing and causing interruptions in the fuel supply The likeli hood of condensation is lowest when the fuel tank is full If the car is parked outside and the temperature is below zero gasoline anti freeze is of little use as it cannot remove water that has already frozen Park the car in a warm place so that any ice that may have built up melts then add gaso line anti freeze when refueling fluctuations either in the outside temper ature alone or when the car is alternately parked outdoors and in a garage e Convertible Avoid operating the soft top at temperatures below 23 F 5 C The car is equipped with tires designed to provide optimum grip on both wet and dry roads although this has been achieved at the expense of somewhat reduced grip on snow and ice For regular driving on snow and ice we therefore recommend that winter tires be fitted However winter tires achieve this extra grip at the expense of grip on bare road surfaces Winter tires particularly studded tires gen erally make driving safer on snow and ice Acquaint yourself with the legal provi sions governing the use
84. Number plate lighting changing ___ 224 O ORVR 200 Oil capacity engine 271 Opening handles 42 Opening the soft top Convertible ____ 58 Outside mirrors 134 Owner assistance 264 p Panic function car alarm 52 Park Brake Shift Lock 160 Park Brake Shift Lock temporary override 162 Parking 173 Parking aid 176 Parking brake 173 Parking on a hill 174 Pinch protection electric windows __ 124 286 Index Pinch protection sunroof Plates and labels location Polishing and waxing Poly V belt Portable fuel container Position lights Power steering fluid checking Power steering fluid grade Pressure gauge Pressure tires Profiles customized settings Q Quality grading tires Quick guide remote control R Rain sensor Raising the soft top manually Convertible Reading lights Convertible Rear fog light Rear seats folding down Rear towing eye Rear window heating Rearview mirrors Recirculation 128 2 8 253 210 155 207 2 3 234 87 238 43 101 62 72 98 140 191 107 134 106 Recommendations for automatic transmission towing a trailer Recommendations for manual gearbox towing a trailer Recommended snow chains Refueling Remote control Remote locking malfunction Replacement wheel Reporting safety defects Rev counter Reversing lights Rollover Pop up Bars Convertible __ Roof lighting Roof lighting changing Running in S SAHR head restraint SDM SID SPA
85. Once you have selected the day press the INFO dial to finish setting and update the clock Press the CLEAR button once to go back a step when setting the time year month and day manually Press the CUSTOMIZE button to cancel setting RDS setting The time year month and day can also be set from the RDS signal from RDS Adjust provided that the RDS signal from the current station contains this information This may vary between differ ent radio stations and different countries Clock Alarm Set Clock RDS Adjust Clock When the remote control is notin the ignition switch you can illuminate the clock for 5 seconds by pressing the INFO dial Explanation of setting the clock Set Clock RDS Adjust In order to use this function the car s radio must be tuned to a FM station known to transmit a time signal Saab has no control over the level of RBDS informa tion or the content being transmitted by radio sta tions Set the year month and day under Manual if the current radio station does not trans mit this information Manual Use the INFO dial to set time year month and day manually Alarm Settings can be made from Profiler 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select Clock Alarm using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select Set Alarm 08 30 Ifthe alarm is not activated set using the INFO dial Ifthe alarm is activated Set Alarm 08 30 on select Alarm
86. Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings If a manual function is selected it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically The selected temperature is always maintained automatically NU KO Temperature air distribution fan speed and recir culation will be controlled automatically In falling temperatures the A C compressor is switched off at approx 32 F 0 C In rising temperatures the A C compressor is switched on at approx 40 F 5 C If when starting the car the outside air temperature is between 32 F and 40 F 0 and 5 C the A C compressor Is switched on Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual air distribution selections When the engine is started the ACC system will be in AUTO mode provided that no air distribution set tings are programmed under Profiler See page 117 Instruments and controls 111 The A C compressor must be turned on and off manually with the AC button The compressor can only be turned on or off while the engine is running This function has two modes e AC The system cools and dehumidifies the incoming air This symbol is not shown in the display AC OFF The A C compressor is switched off The incoming air is not cooled or dehumidified See also Profiler on page 117 112 Instruments and controls To turn the system OFF press and hold or press repeatedly the button to reduce the fan speed
87. Refer to the Technical data section on page 267 for information on wheel and tire dimensions approved for the fitting of tire chains Driving in hot climates Always check the coolant level before start ing a journey When the engine is cold the coolant must not lie above the KALT COLD mark on the expansion tank boundary between the upper and lower sections of the tank At the end of a journey allow the engine to idle for 2 3 minutes before switching it off If the needle on the temperature gauge enters the red zone the following message will be shown on the SID Hot engine Make a safe stop WSS Run engine on idle 1 Stop the car but do not switch off the engine Do not remove the cap on the cooling system expansion tank even if the tank is empty The engine tempera ture should decrease If the temperature continues to rise with the engine idling the engine must be switched off 2 If the engine is idling and the needle on the temperature gauge falls wait until a normal temperature is shown about in the middle of the scale before switching off the engine If the coolant needs to be topped up carefully unscrew the expansion tank cap Fill as required with a mixture of 50 antifreeze and 50 clean water Use an antifreeze approved by Saab e Exercise care when opening the hood if the engine is overheated Never remove the expansion tank cap completely when the engine is hot The cooling system is pres
88. SID iD In this mode only 2nd and 5th gears are available Select 2nd gear when driving at low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds 2nd gear must be selected manually Select oth gear manually or move the selector lever to D See page 164 Gearbox malfunction Limited performance Contact Saab dealer Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock NOTICE Due to electrical problems it may not be possible to move the selector lever out of the park position even if the ignition is ON If for some reason the selector lever has to be moved out of the park position i e to tow the car a short distance do as described below 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Lift up the rubber mat in the storage compartment ahead of the selector lever 3 Under the floor of the storage compart ment is a yellow plastic lever Use a thin tool such as a screwdriver to press and hold the plastic lever while moving the selector lever from P to N 4 Remove the tool 5 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately otherwise it should remain on Check fuse 6 in the engine bay fuse box If the fuse is OK the battery may be dead Contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock Selector lever positions p The selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically blocked The engine can be started To move the selector lever out of the
89. Saab dealer Theft protection failure Contact Saab dealer Alarm has been triggered since being armed Rear left seat backrest J unlocked Rear right seat backrest J unlocked 282 Technical data interference failure ror Left front turn signal s failure O Left rear turn signal p lt failure O Right front turn signal E S failure I Gy Right rear turn signal H failure ror Left rear position light p failure ro Right rear position light g failure e Index A A C ABS brakes ACC Adjustment steering wheel Air conditioning Air filter Airbag Anchorage eyes Anti corrosion treatment Antilock braking system Anti spin Ashtrays Autochecking of lights warning and indicator lights Autodimming Automatic transmission B Battery Bedding in of new brake pads Before towing a trailer Brake fluid grade Brakes a O OS Automatic climate control ACC 106 167 108 122 106 204 29 143 254 167 169 132 82 136 108 159 208 157 187 2 4 166 Braking Bulb changing Bulb table Buying new tires C Cabin lighting Cabin lighting Convertible Car alarm Car transport Care of air conditioning Change of address notification Changing a tire Changing bulbs Changing engine oil Changing wiper blades Checking the number of remote controls Checks before towing a trailer Child safety Child safety locks rear doors Child seats Cigar
90. There are two impact sensors on the front bumper under the lacquered shell Very soon after the moment of impact these register that the car is involved in a crash Using this information and data from the central sensor in the control module the control module determines whether or not to inflate the airbags The control module also controls whether other components of the airbag system are to be deployed safety belt pretensioners inflatable curtains Sport Sedan and roll over bars Convertible Which airbag system components are deployed depends on a number of factors such as the force of the crash and the angle of impact If the airbag system registers forces equiv alent to a high speed crash airbags inflated to Stage Il the inflatable curtains will also be activated Sport Sedan see page 35 If a fault arises in the airbag system during a journey the airbag warning lamp on the main instrument panel will come on and the Saab Information Display SID will display o rv Airbag malfunction Contact Saab dealer 30 Safety Inflated airbag drivers side Inflation and deflation of airbag takes approx 0 1 s The driver and passenger front airbags are triggered by violent front end crashes They are not activated by minor front end impacts If the car overturns or by rear and side impacts The car is equipped as standard with a passenger airbag
91. __ 107 Electric windows Electric windows Convertible Electrical system technical data gt Electrically adjustable seats Electronic Stability Program ESP __ Electronic steering wheel lock Emergency opening of the narrow backrest Emergency operation of the sunroof _ Engine bay cleaning Engine heater Engine immobilizer Engine number Engine oil checking Engine oil grade 179 161 189 188 193 189 Engine oil volume 271 Engine temperature gauge 84 Engine description 199 Engine technical data 270 Engines 271 Event Data Recorders EDR 266 Extra electrical socket 132 f Facilitating entry to rear seat Convertible 67 Factors affecting fuel consumption __ 179 Filler cap 154 Filling a portable fuel container 155 Filling up 153 Flat spots tires 235 Floor jack 249 Folding down the rear seat 140 Front fog lights 98 Front towing eye 190 Fuel container 155 Fuel gauge 85 Fuel grade 271 Fuel information 155 Functions car alarm 53 Fuse panel in luggage compartment _ 230 Fuse table 229 Fuses 227 G GDO garage door opener 136 Gear selector indicator automatic trans mission 86 Gearbox number 278 General safety instructions Convertible 56 Glovebox 132 Glovebox lighting 224 H Handbrake 173 Hazard warning lights 99 Head restraint Convertible 68 Head restraints 21 Headlight flasher 97 Headlight levelling 96 Headlights 96 Heated door mirrors 107 Hood 198 Horn 122 Horn button 122 l If a
92. a second or third button Begin with Programming step three 1 Turn the ignition ON 2 Press and hold the two outer buttons buttons one and three releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step two to program a second and or third hand held transmit ter to the remaining two buttons 3 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 1 3 inches 5 14 cm away from the button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view The transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror 4 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen and hand held transmitter buttons Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed Note Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 4 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Pro gramming section 5 After the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light release both the mirror and hand held transmit ter buttons 6 Press and hold the just trained button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly programming is complete and your device should acti vate when the button is pressed and released Note To program the remaining two but tons begin with Programming step three Do not repeat step two If the indicator light blinks
93. act as a stop light to ensure traffic safety 4 Refit the bulb holder Press the bulb Change the broken bulb when possible holder home so that the plastic lug Snaps into place Reversing lights and rear fog light Sport Sedan Removing the trunk lid trim 1 Remove the two screws securing the grab handle to the inside of the trunk lid 2 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the center of each rivet Pull out the rivets by taking hold of the rivet s collar You can use the button on the handle of the screwdriver supplied with the car to unlock the rivets Changing bulbs 1 Press down the plastic lug on the bulb holder 2 Carefully remove the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing Change the bulb 3 Refit the bulb holder Press the lug so that it snaps into place To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the center of the rivets 2 Fit the trim in place on the trunk lid 3 Fit the rivets Lock the rivets in place by pressing the center buttons in until flush with the collar Carcare 221 Reversing lights and rear fog lights Convertible Removing the trunk lid trim 1 Remove the two screws securing the grab handle to the inside of the trunklid 2 Unlock the plastic rivets by pressing in the centre of each rivet no more than 3 mm Pull out the rivets by taking hold of the rivet s collar You can use the button on the handle
94. act until the click ing sound ceases Airbag To reduce risk of death or serious injury e Always wear your safety belt e Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably e Passengers 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches 140 cm must always travel inthe rear seat as the car is fitted with a passenger airbag e Never fit a child seat in front of the passenger airbag Airbag system components Airbag in steering wheel Airbag in instrument panel in front of passenger seat Side airbags in front seat backrests Convertible The side airbags help protect the head also Inflatable curtains along length of headlin ing from front to rear roof pillars Sport Sedan only Safety belt pretensioners for front seats all and outer rear seats Convertible only The airbag system supplements the protec tion provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of occupants taller than 55 in 140 cm When the system is activated at the moment of impact the airbag inflates and then deflates through holes in the back The whole operation takes roughly 0 1 second quicker than the blink of an eye The steering wheel and passenger airbags are so called smart airbags The driver and passenger airbag system compensates for safety belt usage and the force of the crash at the moment of impact Safety 29
95. ads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the cen terline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip pro vided Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 2 32 inch of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 236 Tread Width The width of the tire s tread UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grade Stan dards a tire information system that pro vides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Rat ings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The rating are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 238 Vehicle Capacity Weight Is the number of designated seating positions multipled by 150 pounds 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehicle on page 243 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing original equipment tire size a
96. aints SAHRs These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind The SAHR is a mechanical system actu ated by body weight The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint In the event of a rear end crash the body is forced back against the backrest This in turn causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upward thus lim iting the backward movement of the head Front head restraint Rear head restraint The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to anumber of positions e Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up e Lowering Press the head restraint for ward and downward The rear head restraints can be fully low ered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied Safety belts rear seat Convertible The two rear seats have three point safety belts with inertia reels Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert ing the tongue in the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Position the lap part low across the hips Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt Refer to page 251 for how to check the func tion of the safety belts cleaning etc Sa
97. air and the higher the relative humidity the more con densation will be produced Inadequate cooling a Check that the controls for temperature and air distribution are correctly set see Manual climate control system on page 103 b Check that the condenser in front of the radiator has not become clogged with dirt and insects c Make sure that the compressor drive belt does not slip See page 210 d Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor see page 229 Car care 25 7 Maintenance NOTICE Do not use a pressure washer when cleaning the condenser or radiator due to the risk of damage e The compressor drive belt should be inspected under the regular service program e Clean away dirt and insects from the condenser and radiator to prevent clog ging When washing the car use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser located in front of the radiator from both sides both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay Do not use a pressure washer Caution Do not hose down the radia tor and condenser while the engine is hot Other than in extremely cold weather do not screen the radiator e g with netting as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity e Applicable to the manual climate control system During cold months the air condi tioning should be switched on once or twice a month and run for 5 10 minutes during highway driving once the engine is warm
98. ally adjustable and heated The controls for adjusting the mirrors are on the driver s door 1 Select a door mirror with the upper button 2 Adjust the mirror using the touch pad The mirror glass can also be adjusted man ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction The mirror heating is turned on together with the rear window heating If the car has an electrically adjustable driver s seat with memory the mirror settings are stored in the memory see page 19 1 Selection of mirror 2 Touch pad for adjustment 3 Reversing position electric optional Manual retraction The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked The mirrors can also be retracted manually This can be useful when parking in tight spaces such as on the car deck of a ferry Remember to return the door mirrors to their normal positions before driving off Retracting a door mirror Reversing position On certain model variants the passenger side mirror glass can be angled down to facilitate reversing Press the CY button shown in the illustration This is located under the touch pad Return the mirror to its normal position by pressing the button again The mirror will also return to its normal position if you drive forward approx imately 22 yds 20 meters Mirror position lever 1 Normal position 2 Antidazzle position Interior rearview mirror The interior rearview mirror is of the auto dimming typ
99. and edge the car backward until the wheel lightly touches the curb 3 Uphill or downhill with out curb Turn the wheel towards the edge of the road so that the car should it move will not roll towards the middle of the road Long term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time e g three to four months the following steps are recommended e Drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses e Wash and wax the car Clean the rubber seals on the hood trunk lid and doors and lubricate them with glycerol glycerine After washing the car dry the brake discs to avoid corrosion by taking the car out on the road and applying the brakes a few times Fill the fuel tank to prevent condensation forming in it e Top up the coolant and check the anti freeze before the onset of winter Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the parking brake OFF Convertible If the car is stored the soft top should be closed If necessary use wheel chocks and leave the parking brake off Disconnect the negative battery lead If frost is likely to occur during the storage period remove the battery and store it in a frost free place If it is not possible to stand the car on axle stands increase the tire pressure to 43 psi 3 bar Leave all the door windows open a crack and cover the car with a non plastic tarpaulin not one mad
100. anged ata Saab dealer To ensure optimum brake performance use only Saab genuine brake pads Power steering Power steering fluid on hot engine components constitutes a fire risk Check the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly in accordance with the service program The wheels should point directly forwards during this check Clean round the cap before unscrewing it Wipe the dipstick To check the level screw down the cap completely and then remove it again The oil level should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is about 68 F 20 C If the oil is colder the level will be lower and at a higher tempera tures the level will be higher Top up with CHF 11S power steering fluid Car care 207 Power steering fluid reservoir 208 Car care Battery e When working on the battery highly explosive gas can build up A spark could ignite this gas that collects around the battery Therefore always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the battery The battery contains corrosive sulphu ric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes onto skin or clothing wash the affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the skin seek medical help Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead comp
101. ant if the car has been through an automatic car wash as these sometimes leave a wax Coating on the wind shield If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Change of wiper blades To fit new blades 1 Press in the catch 1 2 Pull the complete wiper blade down wards so that it comes away from the wiper arm Slide the entire blade out from the arm Carcare 211 Washer fluid reservoir Washers Take care not to spill washer fluid concen trate onto hot surfaces Washer fluid concentrate can contain flammable ingre dients such as alcohol The reservoir capacity is approx 6 ats 5 8 litres 212 Car care When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart 1 litre the headlight washers if equipped are deactivated This is in order to prioritize the windshield The following message is displayed on the SID sY Washer fluid level low Refill Headlight washers are only available on certain markets Fill with a mixture of washer fluid and water as recommended by the table on the packaging to reduce the risk of freezing and to ensure effective cleaning see also page 100 To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car recirculation can be acti vated automatically while the windshield is washed The recirculation symbol will how ever not light up This function is optional contact a Saab dealer Washer jets The washer jets
102. ar and not released into the atmosphere The hydrocarbons are absorbed in an evaporative emission canis ter When the engine is subsequently started the evaporative emission canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut off valve The hydrocar bon air mixture passes through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is burned Refueling see page 153 When refueling make sure you screw the filler cap on and keep turning until it has clicked 3 times Engine bay Car care 1 Oil filler cap 2 Coolant reservoir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse box 6 Washer fluid reservoir 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine oil dipstick 201 202 Car care j j During the Break in Period approx Engine oil SS 3 000 miles or 5 000 km and when driving at high speeds or with a trailer the oil consumption may be higher than normal Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level regularly MS 1 Park the car on a level ground Ne NOTICE 2 Switch off the engine and wait for 2 5 minutes The engine should be at Change of engine oil and oil filter may be normal operating temperature required more frequently if the car is 3 Take the dipstick out and wipe it off
103. ard braking as much as possible 158 Starting and driving Manual transmission Clutch interlock To start the car the clutch pedal must be depressed When changing gear fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as this can increase the wear on the gearbox Before reverse R can be engaged you must lift the ring underneath the gear knob NOTICE When reverse gear is to be engaged the car must be at a standstill with the accelerator fully released Gear positions 5 speed Gear positions 6 speed Automatic transmission e Depress the brake pedal when shifting the selector lever from P or N e The car must be at a standstill before P Ror Nis selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of P If the car is still moving when adrive position is subse quently selected this could cause a crash or damage the automatic trans mission Never park the car with the selector lever in a drive position even if the parking brake Is on If you want to leave the car with the engine running move the selector lever to P or N and apply the parking brake The automatic transmission has an elec tronic control module The control module receives information including accelerator position and road speed Using this and other information it controls the hydraulic pressure of the transmission to en
104. ase color contains the pigment metal flakes and binder The second coat consists of a clear enamel which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con taminants Touch up stone chip damage as follows 1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area 2 Then apply the primer base color and finally the clear enamel To achieve the best finish apply two or three coats of primer Surface treatment composition NOOR WDM Body panel Zinc certain components only 7 5 um Phosphate coating 3 5 um Cathodic ED 23 um Intermediate coat 35 um Metallic base solid base 11 um Clear enamel 45 um Anti corrosion treatment The entire car undergoes a series of anti corrosion processes during production These include electrophoretic priming PVC based coating to protect against stone chip damage and corrosion and treatment of body cavities and members with thin penetrating rustproofing oil In addition most body panels such as the hood doors and floor pan are galvanized The anti corrosion treatment on some parts of the car is constantly exposed to wear and prone to damage This applies particularly to the underside of the car and inside the wheel arches where grit road salt and the like that are thrown up can give rise to cor rosion where the underseal has worn away The extent of this obviously depends on the conditions in which the car is used Accordingly
105. at could injure you or would damage the battery and maybe other parts as well 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery 10 11 12 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Attach the cable to the discharged battery s negative terminal Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the discharged battery If it does not start after a few tries it probably needs service Note If the current in the low battery is too low it might be necessary to wait several minutes with the cables connected before you can start the engine with the low battery Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they do not touch each other or any other metal 195 Using a battery charger starter unit To avoid damaging the car s electrical system and electronics the following rules must be followed when charging the battery or jump starting the car Starting and driving If the charger or starter unit can be set to different voltages 6V 12V 18V 24V 12V must be selected Follow the manufacturer s instructions supplied with the charger or starter unit No other apparat
106. be opened in an emergency if the car is without electricity not possible to open trunk lid and you need to access the trunk for a warn ing triangle for example e Remove the cover and depress the yellow lever forward Tools and spare wheel see page 246 IB2746 Cover over emergency opening lever on parcel shelf Re BS eo Aes hes Ignition switch Steering wheel lock Starting the engine Important considerations for driving Refueling Engine Break in Period _ Manual transmission__ Automatic transmission Cruise control Braking Traction Control System TCS Electronic Stability Program ESP Parking brake Parking Saab Parking Assistance 146 148 148 150 153 157 158 159 165 166 169 171 173 173 176 Starting and driving 145 Starting and driving Economical driving Driving in cold weather__ Driving inhotclimates __ Towing a trailer Driving with a roof rack load Driving with a load Driving with the trunk lid open Driving in deep water __ Driving at night Towing the car Driving with the compact spare tire Jump starting For long trips 179 181 183 184 188 189 189 189 190 190 193 193 196 146 Starting and driving Ignition switch The ignition switch is located on the center console between the front seats In cars with automatic transmission the remote control can only be removed when the selector lev
107. car is being towed is roughly four times the normal pedal force required The pedal also feels hard and unrespon sive e Overheating can cause the brakes to fade ABS brakes e The additional safety afforded by the ABS system is not designed to allow drivers to drive faster but to make normal driving safer e To stop as quickly as possible without loss of directional stability whether the road surface is dry wet or slippery press the brake pedal down hard without letting up do not pump the pedal declutching simulta neously and steer the car to safety The Antilock Braking System ABS modu lates the brake pressure to each wheel The pressure is automatically reduced just before the wheel locks up and then increases again to the point at which the wheel is just about to lock The wheel sen sors send information to the brake system s electronic control module for every 4 or so inches decimetre that the car rolls This information is processed continuously to ensure that the adjustment of the brake pressure will be as exact as possible Adjustment takes place up to 12 times per second Starting and driving 167 The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution EBD This distri butes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels in such a way as to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of the car s speed or load The ABS has a built in diagnostics function which will s
108. charges for general shop material regulated hazardous waste removal recy cling expenses or other operation costs may also be applied to service and repair invoices and are apt to vary by dealer and location 264 Owner assistance Warranties and service problem assistance For complete information about all applica ble warranties including the New Car War ranty Perforation Warranty Vehicle Emis sion Warranty and Emission Perforation Warranty consult the Warranties and Ser vice Record Booklet which accompanies this Owner s Manual It also contains owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance Ifthe booklet is lost or misplaced a new one may be ordered through a Saab dealer or by contacting Saab In the U S there is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Cars USA Inc The toll free number to call from all 50 states is 1 800 955 9007 In Canada please call the Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1 800 263 1999 A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada Canadian or U S travelers may call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in which they are traveling Customer Assistance and Information Change of Address Notification U S and Canada Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranties and Service Record Booklet Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in t
109. cline eases Remember to use engine braking selec tor position 1 2 or 3 to spare the brakes Starting and driving when you are driving on a long or steep downhill slope Overheating can cause the brakes to fade Trailer hitch load The weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination With a two wheel trailer concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible The trailer should be loaded so that the load on the towball is 110 165 Ibs 50 75 kg Note that this load must be included in the total load for the car If this now exceeds the specified load capacity the load in the trunk may have to be reduced by the correspond ing amount Distribution of load in trailer a Light b Moderate c Heavy Checks before driving Make sure that the car and trailer are in good working order This is essential since towing a trailer increases the strain on the Car e Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and trailer e Make sure all wheel bolts are properly tightened e Make sure that the equipment joining the car and trailer is properly secured and adjusted e Make sure the trailer s electrical cable is properly connected and is not so long that it drags along the ground Also make sure the cable is not too short and risks breaking when turning a corner e Check all bulbs
110. ction indicators High low beam control stalk Changing bulbs Front fog lights Headlight levelling High low beam Parking lights Rear fog light Fuel gauge Odometer and trip meter Speedometer Tachometer Temperature gauge Turbo gauge Clock Warning and indicator lights Profiler Saab Information Display SID ___ Replacing wiper blades _ Washers and wipers Washer fluid Automatic climate control __ Car care and maintenance _ Hazard warning lights Manual climate control Seat heating Seat heating ACC Ashtray Cigarette lighter A Exterior Maximum loads Roof load Anti corrosion treatment Body Service program Sunroof Touching up paintwork Washing Waxing and polishing Brake lights Changing bulbs Light switches Taillights Folding down the rear seat _ Lighting Load through hatch Sa whee Braking tuk Changing wheels T a Spare wheel Tire pressure Tires Wheels Towing S Winter driving Towing hook eyes Towing a trailer Mounting holes for roof carriers 268 188 188 Hood Washing the engine bay Changing bulbs Dipswitch Direction indicators Front lights Headlight levelling xenon _ Headlight switches Headlight washers Central locking Child safety locks Lock buttons Trunk lock Economical motoring Fuel filler door Fuel gauge Fuel grade Refueling Interior Interior rearview mirror Interior lighting changing bulbs Vanity mirror Interior light switches
111. cularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down Trailer Trailer with brakes Max 3500 Ibs 1588 kg Trailer without brakes Max 1000 Ibs 450 kg Recommended towball load 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg See also page 186 Maximum theoretical towing speed trailer with brakes 60 mph 100 km h When towing atrailer increase the pressure of the rear tires by 20 kPa 3 psi The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB Note that national restrictions may apply to trailer soeeds and weights See page 184 2 0 Technical data Engine Type Cylinder bore Stroke Swept volume Idling speed Antifreeze Coolant capacity Four cylinders double overhead camshafts 16 valves two balancer shafts 3 386 86 mm 3 386 86 mm 122 cu in 1 998 I 720 rpm When the engine load increases e g the steering wheelis turned the idling speed is raised to 900 rpm Saab approved antifreeze 7 5 qts 7 11 Engine oil To meet demands in Saab s extended service intervals all en gines are filled with specially designed synthetic factory fill oils Long service intervals fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil By using oils approved by Saab you minimise the tendencies for oil sludge build by that protecting the engine from harmful wear increasing deposits Approved oils All gasoline engines Fully Synthetic Engine Oil fulfi
112. d Normal automatic fan speed This is one of the Default Settings Low speed This selection give a slightly lower fan speed than Medium speed though with continued automatic regulation Convertible Fan speed is not regulated automatically when the soft top is open Air Distribution Auto The ACC system adapts air tem perature and distribution to the pre vailing conditions This is one of the Default Settings Manual Windshield The ACC system directs almost all air to the windshield Panel The ACC system directs almost all air to air vents in the fascia Floor The ACC system directs almost all air to the floor A C Mode Auto Automatic engagement and disen gagement of the A C This is one of the Default Settings A C oft A C compressor OFF see also page 111 The A C compressor can be activated temporarily by pressing the AC or AUTO button while on the road and if the outside temperature is above 41 F 5 TC The A C will be off the next time the engine is started if the engine has been switched off for more than 2 hours Convertible The A C compressor is switched off when the soft top is folded down Further customizations to this function can be made at a Saab dealer e The A C compressor can be on even when the soft top is folded down e The A C compressor can be set to operate as when the soft top was last folded down Instruments and controls 119 Dual Single Zone
113. d hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds The garage opener is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Programming step 3 Opening a garage door To operate simply press and release the programmed button Activation will now occur for the trained device i e garage door opener gate operator security system entry door lock home office lighting etc For convenience the hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 must accept any interference received including inter ference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of this device Buttons for garage opener autodimming and compass 1 3 Garage opener 4 LED 5 Autodimming compass ON OFF 6 Compass bearing Autodimming Press button 5 b
114. death for all car occupants Three point inertia reel safety belts are provided for all seats The results of studies show that it is equally important to wear safety belts in the rear seat as in the front seats Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on the safety belt reminder in the main instrument panel will come on if the driver has not buckled up In addition an audible signal sounds for 4 8 seconds or until the driver fastens his belt The front seat passenger is reminded to buckle up by the Saab Information Display SID A Use your seatbelt PASS Driver seat safety belt reminder Correct seating position Correct position for safety belt Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important e An out of position safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a crash Submarining and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm Two people must never share one safety belt In the event of a crash those sharing a belt risk being crushed together and injured Consider this Position the lap strap snugly and low across the hips so that it just touches the thighs The shoulder strap must be as far in on the shoulder as possible Check to
115. ding the soft top Check that the soft top engages prop erly with the upper edge of the wind shield after raising NOTICE If you drive off while raising or folding the soft top operation is halted when the speed of the car exceeds 20 mph 30 km h This speed can be programmed 0 20 mph 0 30 km h ata Saab dealer The movement of the car and force of the wind can seriously damage the components of the soft top system Read the Advice on soft top operation section on page 56 before operating the soft top The soft top is operated with the switch on the instrument panel Hold the switch in the desired position until the soft top is fully folded or raised The completion of folding or raising the soft top is indicated by a chime Error messages that can appear on the SID are shown on page 65 9 3 Convertible 57 Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding 58 9 3 Convertible Opening The following conditions must be fulfilled for the soft top to be folded Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph 30 km h Battery voltage must exceed 10 V Outside temperature must exceed 23 F 5 C The trunk lid must be locked There must be sufficient space in the trunk for the soft top Folding 1 Startthe engine and let itidle Clearance for soft top operation height min 7 2 ft 2 2 m behind car min 2 5 cm Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is fully folded a
116. documents VLN label Curb weight i e with full fuel tank full washer fluid res ervoir standard tools and spare wheel Sport Sedan Convertible Gross vehicle weight GVW Sport Sedan Convertible 3200 3420 Ibs 1450 1550 kg 3570 3700 Ibs 1620 1680 kg 4120 4340 Ibs 1870 1970 kg 4460 4520 lbs 2025 2050 kg Technical data 269 Maximum axle load Sport Sedan front Sport Sedan rear Convertible front Convertible rear Weight distribution Curb weight driver 150 Ibs 68 kg front rear Sport Sedan and Convertible GVW front rear Sport Sedan and Con vertible Maximum roof load SportSedan Maximum load in trunk Sport Sedan Convertible The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed Sport Sedan Convertible Maximum combined weight of driver and passengers Sport Sedan 5x150 Ibs Convertible 4x150 Ibs 2480 lbs 2230 Ibs 2540 lbs 2310 lbs 1125 kg 1010 kg 1150 kg 1050 kg N N NSN approx 60 40 approx 50 50 220 Ibs 100 kg 175 Ibs 80 kg 220 Ibs 100 kg 925 Ibs 420 kg 820 Ibs 372 kg 750 Ibs 340 kg 600 Ibs 272 kg e The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded Note that if some accessories e g towbar CD changer are fitted the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these e When carrying a load in the trunk make sure that it is lashed down securely parti
117. draulic plate clutches brake bands and one way couplings 28 29 46 47 Suspension Spring type front and rear Maximum deflection of springs Front Rear Dampers front and rear Steering Steering Number of turns lock to lock Oil type Technical data 273 Coil springs 7 0 178 mm 8 3 212 mm Gas filled dampers Power assisted steering gear of rack pinion type and telescopic jointed steering column 2 97 Power steering fluid CHF 11S or CHF 202 274 Technical data Brake system Foot brake ABS Park brake Brake fluid Hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo unit Diago nally split circuits ventilated discs on front wheels some variants also have ventilated rear discs EBD function see page 167 Acts on rear wheels To DOT 4 Do not use DOT 5 Disc diameter Front Front certain variants only Rear Rear certain variants only Total friction area of brake pads Front Rear 15 wheels and 16 aluminium wheels must not be fitted to these variants since the diameter of the brake discs does not allow this ventilated 11 14 in 283 mm 11 81 in 300 mm 10 94 in 278 mm 11 42 in 290 mm 9 30 in 60 cm 4 96 in 82 cm Hydraulic unit for soft top Convertible Oil capacity Oil type 0 6 at 0 6 1 CHF 11S Technical data 275 Wheels and tires NOTICE All season tires 6 5 x 15 205 65 R15 94H Snow enan
118. e The type of service that is required is shown here Reset Service Ind The service indicator can be reset here This is normally done at the dealer in connection with a service Instruments and controls 95 96 Instruments and controls Switches 0 Daytime Running Lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni tion switch is in the ON position High beam can not be activated in this posi tion but headlight flasher can Bored Parking lights The parking lights can be turned on irre spective of the position of the ignition switch If the parking lights are on and the driver s door is opened a reminder to turn them off will sound Do not use the parking lights alone while driving The parking lights may be used in combina tion with the front fog lights see page 98 ED Headlights Low beam headlights are turned on when the ignition switch is turned to ON and turned off when the switch is turned back to LOCK Light switches Headlight levelling cars with xenon headlights Cars with xenon headlights are equipped with an automatic headlight levelling sys tem which self calibrates each time the vehicle is started If a fault arises in the automatic headlight levelling system the headlights will be angled down to avoid dazzling drivers in oncoming traffic Adjust your speed accord ingly as the range of the headlights will be reduc
119. e trunk must be unlocked manually Refer to page 73 Wire catch for unlocking soft top cover 1 Find the lug wrench Allen key and screwdriver located under the luggage compartment floor 2 Remove the two covers from the side trim in the trunk one from either side If there are two of you it is easiest if you stand on either side of the car and perform steps 3 6 and 9 10 together 3 Unlock the soft top cover by pressing forward the two wire catches one on the left and one on right hand side Tools under luggage compartment floor 9 3 Convertible 63 Soft top cover opened Manual closing started Soft top pulled towards windshield 4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it 7 Before raising the soft top the two will obstruct the soft top cover WARNING catches in the leading edge of the soft 5 Open the soft top cover upward and top must be opened Stand in the rear backward Do not touch the hinges and struts of seat and pry off the cover with the screw 6 Tip forward the front seat backrests the soft top during raising eter ae ie a enwiee open the catches Stand in the rear seat and raise the soft e Keep your hands clear of the front windshield rail top Pull it towards the windshield This e Pinch hazard may cause personal operation requires 7 2 ft 2 2 m of verti injury cal clearance 64 9 3 Convertible Soft top locked to winds
120. e 71 To close Soft top raised The windows are operated individually Soft top folded The button for the front window closes both side windows Automatic closing of a front side window Raise the button all the way and release it The rear side window must be fully closed Pinch protection option is available for the front side windows For further information on the electric win dows refer to page 123 Deactivating the passenger door window button With the button on the driver s door you can deactivate the window button on the passenger door The illuminated switch will change color from green to amber deactivated 72 9 3 Convertible Calibrating front electric windows with pinch protection option The window lifts should be calibrated if auto matic closing does not work or if the battery has been disconnected The pinch protec tion will not work if the windows are not calibrated Perform calibration as follows 1 Make sure the soft top is raised 2 Make sure the doors are closed 3 Let the engine idle 4 Press and hold the soft top button up until a chime sounds During calibration the four windows will be raised and lowered several times If calibration fails twice in a row have the car checked and rectified at a Saab dealer Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of a front roof light two front reading lights footwell light ing and courtesy lighting in the doors The light
121. e Check the car and trailer brakes e Make sure that all items on or in the camper or trailer are properly secured e Make sure that the trailer s jockey wheel is raised and locked e Check the distribution of the load so that the car and trailer are well balanced Check that the rearview mirrors provide the best possible rearward vision e Make sure the trailer s safety cable is correctly attached Driving considerations Always take extra care when towing a trailer as the car s handling will be different and its braking performance reduced The trailers braking system and suspension also have a considerable effect on these characteristics See also Driving with a load on page 189 Drive carefully e descending hills e on uneven roads e over railway crossings e when meeting large vehicles Ifthe car has automatic transmission select gear M1 when ascending or descending steep hills Starting and driving 187 Reversing Get someone to help you keep an eye out behind the trailer as the door mirrors do not always provide sufficient rearward vision when reversing 188 Starting and driving Driving with a roof rack load e A roof load will affect the car s center of gravity and aerodynamics Be aware of this when cornering and driv ing in crosswinds e Adjust your speed to the prevailing conditions e Due to higher aerodynamics drag fuel Mounting holes for roof carrier economy may suffer whe
122. e and can be deflected with the lever onits underside Certain variants have an autodimming rearview mirror The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirror Interior rearview mirror with autodimming if equipped The system is activated when the forward facing sensor detects that it is dark outside and the rear facing sensor detects for example if the car following has not dimmed its headlights The rearview mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver This dark ening Is stepless The mirror returns to its normal state when the strong light source diminishes The autodimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear view mirror NOTE Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction as the rear facing sensor may shaded by the trailer Interior equipment 135 Mirror with autodimming 1 Forward facing sensor 2 Autodimming ON OFF 3 Rear facing sensor 136 Interior rearview mirror with garage opener autodimming function and compass if equipped Interior equipment Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of moving door or gate to prevent potential harm or damage When programming the garage opener you may be operating a garage door or gate operator Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage Do not use the garage opener with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and re
123. e check the OnStar subscription ser vice agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Technical data 267 Technical data General data 268 Engine 270 Engine oil 270 Fuel 271 Engines 271 Electrical system 272 Drive belt 272 2 6 Manual transmission ___ 272 ie Automatic transmission _ 273 Cae y Suspension 273 Steering 273 Brake system 274 Wheels and tires 275 Plates and labels 278 268 Technical data General data Overall length including bumpers __ Overall width including door mirrors __ Maximum height Wheelbase Track Front Rear Ground clearance at GVW Number of seats incl driver Sport Sedan Convertible Turning circle Measured at vehicle extremities Curb to curb Trunk length Rear seat raised Rear seat lowered Convertible Trunk volume SAE Sport Sedan Convertible soft top raised Convertible soft top folded 182 5 4635 mm 80 2 2038 mm 57 8 1468 mm 105 3 2675 mm 59 8 1521 mm 59 3 1506 mm approx 120 mm 37 4 ft 11 4 m 35 4 ft 10 8 m 40 8 1036 mm 69 8 1774 mm 29 1 740 mm 15 0 cu ft 425 1 12 4 cu ft 352 1 8 3 cu ft 235 I SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB SAAB 9 3 Permissible load in addition to the driver GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded The precise curb weight of the vehicle and load capacity are specified in the vehicle registration
124. e enough time to reach its optimum temperature Wind con ditions also have a marked effect on fuel consumption How to read the diagram If fuel consumption with the engine at normal temperature is 28 mpg 10 I 100 km the actual fuel consumption 3 miles 5 km after the engine has started from cold will be 23 5 mpg 12 1 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 16 1 100 km at outside temp of 32 F 0 C increase of 60 14 mpg 20 1 100 km at outside temp of 4 F 20 C increase of 100 It is clear from the diagram that both dis tance driven and outside temperature have a significant impact on fuel consumption after a cold start If the car is normally driven on short jour neys 3 5 miles 5 8 km for example to and from work the average consumption will be 60 80 above the normal level Starting and driving 1 79 20 C 4 F 0 C 32 F 20 C 68 F 0 2 45 6 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 km Percentage increase in fuel consumption of engine starting from cold compared to engine at normal temperature Driving techniques e To obtain the best running economy with regard to fuel consumption and general wear the car must be serviced regularly High speed unnecessary acceleration frequent braking and much changing down all give higher fuel consumption e Frequent gear changing in traffic start
125. e of plastic which will not breath Starting and driving 175 176 Saab Parking Assistance Saab Parking Assistance option Responsibility always lies with the driver when reversing e The parking assistance system can Starting and driving facilitate parking and reversing e Bear in mind that small objects such as a child lying on the ground and narrow objects cannot always be detected by the system Saab Parking Assistance facilitates parking and reversing There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 ft 1 8 meters behind the car If the car is heavily laden the system may falsely indicate that there is an object within the detection range This is since the sen sors are angled towards the ground when the car is tail heavy Area monitored by the sensors seen from the side The system uses four sensors in the rear bumper These emit ultrasound signals that bounce back to the sensors off any objects behind the car The system however cannot always detect small or narrow objects such as a post since the surface area presented to the car is too small Area monitored by the sensors seen from above The system is activated automatically when reverse is engaged or selected Audible confirmation is given and the following text is shown on the SID Parking assistance active If a warning message such as the seatbelt reminder is shown onthe SID when reverse i
126. e sure the parking brake is off as this acts on the rear wheels Always observe the speed limit for vehicles on tow Whatever the speed limit the car must not be towed at speeds exceeding 30 mph 50 km h nor for a distance of more than 30 miles 50 km If the car needs to be transported over a longer distance a tow truck or flatbed truck must be called out The engine cannot be started by towing or pushing the car In an emergency the engine can be started as described under Jump starting on page 193 Attachment points for anchorage straps Vehicle recovery If the car has to be transported on a flatbed truck or similar it must be securely strapped down There are attachment points for this purpose on the underside of the car The attachment points are oblong hole that have been reinforced to cope with the stresses that arise during this type of transport Transporting the car NOTICE If a car with sports lowered chassis is transported for example on a flat bed truck take extra care not to damage the spoiler and or underbody Driving with the compact spare tire e Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h The tire can overheat affecting the car s roadholding e Tire pressure refer to page 275 e The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor and secured in place with the retaining nut Observe the follo
127. ed Check fuse 20 in the engine bay fuse box see page 232 A fault in the system will produce the follow ing message on the Saab Information Dis play SID j Headlight levelling malfunction T Contact Saab dealer Special equipment is required for adjusting the basic headlight alignment nn aL ATE AN RESUME VA set V Dipswitch 1 Headlight flasher 2 High low beam High low beam To switch between high and low beam pull the control stalk all the way towards the steering wheel Headlight switch must be ON The symbol on the main instrument panel shows when the high beam is on Headlight flasher To flash your headlights pull the control stalk half way towards the steering wheel The high beam will remain on until you release the stalk Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the low beam head lights and back up lights to remain on for about 30 seconds after the driver s door has been closed To activate this function 1 After turning off the engine remove the remote control 2 Open the driver s door 3 Pull the control stalk all the way towards the steering wheel The low beam headlights and reversing lights will come on and remain on for 30 seconds when the door is closed Instruments and controls 97 Adjusting instrument illumination Instrument lighting The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted by pressing
128. ed positions The memory function also includes the door mirror settings To facilitate reversing the passenger side door mirror can be angled down refer to page 134 Head restraints Sport Sedan Head restraint Convertible see page 68 e Adjust the head restraint so that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash e Raise the head restraints in the seats that are occupied The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints GAHRs These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind The SAHR is a mechanical system actu ated by body weight The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint In the event of a rear end crash the body is forced back against the backrest This in turn causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upward thus lim iting the backward movement of the head Therefore the SAHR does not normally need to be replaced or repaired after a rear end crash The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to anumber of positions e Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up e Lowering Press the head restraint forward and downward The rear head restraints can be fully low ered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccup
129. edan 5 WY5W W5W Side mounted turn signal yellow parking lights front dome lighting NOTICE Only fit lamps of the specified rating Lamps of the wrong wattage could damage the wiring harness and electronics Carcare 22 7 Fu ses The fuses are housed in three fuse panels one behind a hatch on the left hand end of the dash one in the engine bay additional N WARNING small unit in front of battery and one on the l aa left hand side of the trunk There is space To avoid the risk of short circuiting and or for spare fuses in the hatch on the left hand fire breaking out in the electrical system end of the dash the following should be heeded e Always consult an Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged Sound fuse Blown fuse To check if a fuse has blown first remove it from the panel If the filament is broken the Never replace a fuse with one having fuse has blown a higher rating than specified see page 229 The color of the fuse indi cates its amperage If the same fuse blows repeatedly have the electrical system checked by an Saab dealer If a MAXI fuse blows it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked without delay by an Saab dealer 228 Car care Fuse panel in end of dash
130. ek lid switch is Turns on exterior Panic alarm and cabin lighting activates for 30 s or alarm manu turns off lighting ally see and deactivates page 52 panic alarm parking lights side direction indicators taillights and license plate lighting 44 Security Locking unlocking the car Leaving children or pets unattended ina locked car is dangerous It is also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed Never lock anyone in the car Remote locking and unlocking also control the car alarm Remote locking Press the 6 button once all doors and the trunk lid locked Convertible also fuel filler door The hazard warning lights will flash once to confirm Remote unlocking Pressing the 8 button once the driver s door is unlocked Convertible also fuel filler door Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors and enable the trunk lid switch The hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm If a fault arises in the locking system the Saab Information Display SID will display Lock system failure Contact Saab dealer f Saab Information Display SID see page 8 Intermittent malfunctioning Equipment in the vicinity of the car that uses the same frequency as the remote control may cause interference to the remote con trol signal In this case retry from another angle and aim at the
131. emperature gauge in the main instru ment panel The following steps are taken in order as the temperature of the transmission increases Gradient of Max trailer hill weight Ibs kg 6 8 2200 1000 9 e Gear change pattern is altered e A C compressor is switched off e Max engine torque is reduced 185 The following message will be displayed on the SID if the transmission fluid becomes too hot o If this message appears stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out The selector lever should be in position P When continuing your journey manually select a low gear in which the engine speed is about 3 500 rpm until the incline eases see page 164 Remember to use engine braking selec tor position M1 M2 or M3 to spare the Starting and driving Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop Open hood to cool down brakes when you are driving on a long or steep downhill slope Overheating can cause the brakes to fade 186 Recommendations for cars with manual transmission Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru ment panel When the needle is just outside the red zone the A C compressor will be switched off and on certain engine variants the max imum engine torque will be limited When continuing your journey select a low gear in which the engine speed is about 3 500 rom until the in
132. en it is fully open or when the button is released Automatic opening Press the button all the way down and release it Interior equipment 123 Window switch in rear door Comfort opening option certain variants only Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the sunroof Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional sunroof start to open approx 2 s During comfort opening of the windows sunroof option and soft top the range is reduced by approximately half Convertible For the remote opening of the soft top refer to page 58 124 Interior equipment To close Take care when closing a window to ensure that no one gets caught Raise the front edge of the button one step The window will stop when it is fully closed or when the button is released Automatic closing option certain vari ants only Raise the button all the way and release it If the window does not close auto matically refer to Calibration on page 125 Pinch protection if equipped On certain model variants the electric win dows are equipped with pinch protection This is activated if something gets trapped between the window pane and door frame when the window is closed The window will stop and lower slighily Temporary overriding the pinch protec tion J N WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the window when it is closed without pinch protection If dirt ice or simi
133. engine loads choose the highest possible gear ratio and the lowest possible engine speed and avoid shifting down JN WARNING Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot open with care The pressure in the cooling system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released Failure to heed this warn ing may result in personal injury Turbo gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume used for combustion which is equivalent to the engine load At low loads and when the engine is used for braking the needle will move within the white zone Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is limiting the boost pressure you should contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible When the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph 230 km h acceleration is limited by reducing the boost pressure The pres sure gauge then moves towards the middle of the white field indicating a drop in engine power and consequently the car s speed Fuel gauge When less than about 2 5 gallons 10 litre of fuel is left in the tank a warning light on the main instrument panel comes on Refueling see page 153 Instruments and controls 85 Information display main instrument panel Und
134. er a crash See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 266 38 Safety e Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system Improper service can mean that your airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Notice lf you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the side impact airbag cover ing on the ceiling near the side windows the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s airbag or side impact airbag module and ceiling covering for the roof mounted side impact airbag Do not open or break the airbag coverings Servicing the airbag system The airbag system must be inspected as part of the normal service program but oth erwise may be regarded as maintenance free Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners e Under no circumstances should any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag s electri cal circuitry During any welding both battery cables must be disconnected and covered Before quick drying paint in the vicinity of the electronic control module the module s grounding points and wiring must be covered Airbags and safety belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled conditions before the car is scrapped or any ofthe system s components are rem
135. er is in position P NOTICE Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch If dirt or liquid gets into it the switch may not operate properly If snow from clothing falls into the ignition switch and melts the ignition switch can seize freeze Brush snow off clothing before getting into the car e Always remove the remote control before leaving children unattended in the car e Apply the parking brake before remov ing the remote control e Never remove the remote control while the car is moving This will acti vate the steering wheel lock and make it impossible to steer the car LOCK position The parking lights hazard warning lights and interior lighting can be turned on Cars with automatic transmission Move the gear lever to P The gear lever is locked in position This is the only position in which the remote control can be removed Cars with manual transmission The remote control can be removed regardless of the position of the gear lever OFF position Parts of the electrical system are operative Do not leave the remote control in the OFF position with the engine not running as this could cause the battery to run flat in a matter of hours Cars with automatic transmission The gear lever is not locked See also page 160 ON position The entire electrical system is operative Do not leave the remote control in the ON position when the engine is not running Turn
136. er of the wheel in inches Load range The load range represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry Speed Rating The maximum speed that a tire is certified to carry aload Speed ratings range from A to Z Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of 225 45 R17 94H 225 Tire section width mm 45 Aspectratio i e the section height as a percentage of the section width Radial ply 17 Wheel rim diameter 17 in at bead seats 94 Tire load index H Speed rating JJ Tire load indices 91 Tire approved for max 1355 Ibs 615 kg 93 Max 1433 Ibs 650 kg 94 Max 1477 Ibs 670 kg Speed ratings Tire approved for speeds up to 100 mph 160 km h Max 112 mph 180 km h Max 118 mph 190 km h Max 130 mph 210 km h Max 149 mph 240 km h O Max 168 mph 270 km h Max 186 mph 300 km h lt ZE lt I H0 DOT XX XX XXXX XXXX SSS T TIN code a Manufacturer s Identification Mark b Tire Size c Tire Type Code d Date of Manufacture Loading Your Vehicle E SEATING CAPACMY TOTALO FRONTO REARO The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 000 kg or 000 Ihs ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FRONT ooonPa OOPS GRAAL 000 00000 000 tan oooura oopsi MMA a COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE MALALA 000 kPa 00 PSI INFORMATION gy Ssjiqowojny qe e
137. er the speedometer is a display The information shown here varies depending on whether the car has a manual transmis sion or automatic transmission Cars with manual transmission 000000 e The odometer reading is shown on the left hand side of the display e Various information and faults are displayed in the center of the display e The trip meter reading is shown on the right hand side of the display 0 0 86 Instruments and controls Cars with automatic transmission 000 0 000000 e The odometer and trip meter readings are shown on the left hand side of the display Various information and faults are displayed in the center of the display The selected gear position is shown on the right hand side of the display This symbol comes on when a message or warning is displayed on the Saab Informa tion Display SID D Information symbol Read information on SID Gear selector indicator cars with automatic trans mission The current gear position is displayed on the right hand side of the information display When gears are selected manually the letter M manual and the selected gear are displayed see page 164 TCS or ESP indicator This symbol lights up when the system is operative Operation of the TCS or ESP indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road and that extra care should be taken by the driver TCS standard equipment ESP certain variants only A
138. ers The height of the beam can be adjusted using a screwdriver inserted through the hole in the lower grille adjacent to the lens Front fog lights Side marker lights 1 Slide the lens rearward so that its front J N WARNING part can be pulled out 2 Fit the new bulb e Never crawl under a car that is 3 When refitting make sure that the supported only by a jack Always use groove in the spring engages the plastic axle stands edge of the bumper trim e Refer to the information on jacks on pages 248 and 249 220 Car care Taillights Sport Sedan P say a Stop lights taillights and turn Stop lights taillights and turn 3 Reversinglights signal bulbs Sport Sedan signal bulbs Convertible 2 fae siesta ais 1 Lower the cover in the trim behind the 1 Remove the cover j a lights E 2 Carefully remove the bulb holder with Right hand side Unlock the plastic rivet the broken bulb The bulb holder has a 7 l by depressing the centre no more than bayonet fitting Taillights Convertible 3 mm Take hold of the collar of the rivet 3 Change the bulb and pull it out Refer also to page 221 4 Refit the bulb holder and cover 2 Lift the plastic lug on the lamp housing that secures the bulb holder 3 Carefully remove the entire bulb holder B unit from the lamp housing Change the If a stop light bulb fails the adjacent taillight bulb will
139. ery Fluid checking topping up Battery charge Jump starting Ventilateur a d ma Warning labels ny rrage automatique Saab Automobile AB 12 785 147 Refrigerant under high pressure Do not loosen or remove the A C system fittings before Charge 650 g R134a discharging the A C system Improper service methods Compressor oil L SYSTEM TO BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SAA o all 14750108 SNC Rad iato r fa n 7 ONLY For instructions consult workshop i manual Oil gt N p 4 Radiator fan may start at any The A C system complies with SAE See won Sh hop manual Fluide frigorig ne sous haute pression p TA Ne pas desserrer ni enlever les connexions du climatiseur avant d en fai tele a purge entretien inappropri pourrait irate 650 gide RiS4a causer des blessures PAG SP 10 ENTRETIEN DU CLIMATISEUR DONT ETRE FAIT Dihulle F ie SAAB 4759106 Quantit n Voir le PEA de r paration Manufac S 12 792 003 A C system Refrigerant at high pressure Do not loosen or remove the A C system fittings before discharging the A C system Improper service methods may cause personal injury System to be serviced by qualified personnel only For instructions consult dealer man ual The A C system complies with SAE J639 Charge 680 g R134a Compressor oil 150 cc PAG oil SP 10 alt Saab oil 4759106 LEVEL INDICATOR INDICATEUR DE NIVEAU DARK NOIR OKO CLEAR Low CLAIR BAS 0 1B2771 Ba
140. ette lighter Cleaning the engine bay Cleaning upholstery Climate control system manual Closing the soft top manually Convertible 166 213 226 236 129 72 50 192 257 264 248 213 203 Changing the battery remote control _ 48 211 47 187 22 46 22 132 252 251 103 62 Closing the soft top Convertible 58 Index Clutch interlock Compact spare Compass Condensation water A C Convertible Convertible washing Coolant Crash memory see EDR Cruise control Cup holder D Date codes tires Deep water driving through Definitions and terminology tire Determining correct load tires Direction indicator stalk switch Direction indicators Dome light Convertible Dome light Sport Sedan Donor battery boost starting Door handles Door mirrors Drive belt Drive belt length Drivers seat with memory Driving at night Driving in cold climates Driving in deep water Driving in hot climates 283 158 246 139 106 253 205 266 165 130 246 189 243 245 98 223 222 193 42 134 210 2 2 190 181 189 183 284 Driving techniques Driving with a heavy load on hilly roads Driving with a load Driving with a roof load Driving with the compact spare wheel Driving with the trunk lid open Index E EDR Event Data Recorders ESP anti skid system Easy entry Convertible Economical motoring Electric engine heater Electric heating front seats ___
141. event of a crash The airbag starts to deflate 34 Safety e Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as in addition to being a hazard to passengers this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of acrash The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash e Keep feet on the floor never put feet up on the dash on the seat or out of the window e Do not carry anything in your lap Head protection The pillar trim and headlining not Converti ble soft top are designed to absorb energy softening possible blows to the head After acrash these items must be changed in the seat positions that were occupied Never fit accessories to the pillar trim or headlining as these could reduce the effectiveness of the head protection and inflatable curtain Sport Sedan Side impact protection Ae e This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra seat cover should be fitted Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not providing the intended protection either Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated air bag For optimum protection sit upright in the seat with your safety belt correctly fastened The side impact protection will only be activated in the event of a side on crash and not in the event of a rear end crash or the car rollin
142. eye has a left hand thread The front towing eye is stowed by the spare wheel On the left hand side of the bumper is a cover concealing the attachment point tapped hole for the towing eye 1 Press the knob on the upper section of this cover at the same time as pulling out the lower edge 2 Screw in the towing eye The towing eye has a left hand thread 3 Insert the wheel wrench into the eye to tighten it properly To refit the cover Start by inserting the top edge of the cover Then click in the lower edge one corner at a time Rear towing eye Rear towing eye The car has a permanent towing eye at the rear under the bumper If the car is equipped with a towbar this can be used instead of the towing eye 191 Starting and driving Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck Towing the car Engage neutral automatic transmission move the selector lever to N Turn on the parking lights Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles on tow 192 Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake of the car on tow as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently Starting and driving Cars with automatic transmission NOTICE e The car must be towed front first e If the car is to be towed with the front wheels off the ground mak
143. f such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country out side the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recom mended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Engine Break in Period Pistons cylinder bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform wear resistant surfaces If anew engine is driven too hard this grad ual process of bedding in will not be possi ble and the life of the engine will be short ened During the first 1 200 miles 2 000 km do not exceed 5 000 rpm In addition refrain from driving the car at full throttle other than for brief instances during the first 1 800 miles 3 000 km Starting and driving 157 Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in about 90 miles 150 km if the car is driven largely under stop and go conditions or about 300 miles 500 km of highway driving To extend the useful life of the pads avoid h
144. fety belts rear seat Convertible e If cargo has to be placed on a seat it must be properly secured with the safety belt This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or acrash which could cause personal injury e Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges e Make sure you use the correct seat belt buckle For how to secure loads on the rear seat refer to page 16 9 3 Convertible 69 70 9 3 Convertible Rollover Pop up Bars The Rollover Pop Up Bars which are located behind each rear seat head restraint along with the windshield frame and the seatbelt pretensions are designed to deploy in the event of a crash or rollover You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags and Roll over Pop Up Bars Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it e The Rollover Pop Up Bars have pow erful springs that rapidly extend the bars in rollover crashes as well as in moderate to severe crashes in which the airbags deploy Rollover Pop Up Bars are supplemental to the safety belts They are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them Rollover Pop Up Bars deploy with great force and you could be injured if your arm or other body part or if an object is covering the bars when they deploy Don t put a
145. fety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes oil or chemi cals If the belts get dirty wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced Carcare 251 Upholstery and trim To remove fluff and hairs from the seats door armrests and headlining use a vacuum cleaner a moist lint free cloth ora clothes brush Remove spots and dirt using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water When using a stain remover always work from the outside towards the centre to avoid leaving a ring If a soiled ring or spot should remain it can usually be removed using lukewarm soapy water or water alone Spots left by liquids such as soft drinks or thin oil must be removed at once with an absorbent material such as kitchen towel ling Then clean with a stain remover White spirit is recommended for removing grease and oil stains A medium stiff brush may also be used Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appear ance and to provide it with a protective film Disco lour at ion caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades although this is not detrimental to the leather indeed the patina resulting from use is often consid ered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it can start to look shabby The leather upholstery should be cleaned and reconditioned twice a
146. folded down or raised see page 140 e If cargo has to be placed on a seat it must be properly secured with the safety belt This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a crash which could cause personal injury e Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges e Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle The buckles for the center and left hand rear seats are close together The three rear seats all have three point safety belts with inertia reels Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you and inserting the tongue into the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible Rear safety belts Press the red button on the buckle to release the belt See page 251 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc Securing an item on the rear seat Seats Never adjust the driver s seat except when the car is stationary Manually adjusted front seats if equipped The following front seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position e Height Sport Sedan driver s seat Convertible both seats e Legroom Sport Sedan both seats Convertible both seats e Backrest rake angle Sport Sedan both seats Convertible both seats e Lumbar su
147. for indicating a right or left turn that are can celled automatically when the steering wheel is centered If an indicator bulb breaks the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled This frequency is also doubled if a trailer is being towed and one of its indicator bulbs breaks Instruments and controls 99 Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of a crash engine trouble or a flat tire If you carry a warning triangle or flares they should be set up along the side of the road 50 110 yds 50 100 metres behind your vehicle If the car is not clearly visible e g over the brow of a hill or bridge place the triangle flare even further back Hazard warning light switch Back Up Button for accessory Sport The back up lights come on automatically Sedan when reverse gear is engaged or selected This button can be used for accessories Hazard warning lights with the ignition switched on such as extra lights The button for the hazard warning lights is located on the climate control panel When the button is pressed all the direction indicators and the symbol in the button flash simultaneously If an indicator bulb breaks the frequency with which the indicators flash will be doubled Hazard warning lights should only be used if because of an accident or breakdown the car constitutes a hazard to other road users 1
148. fuel consumption Fuel since function last reset Date Date Distance to destinations Dist Function can also be used as a trip meter Arriv Estimated time of arrival Speed Average speed since func tion last reset Speed W Speed warning chime When the engine is started the function that was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed with the following exceptions e Temp is displayed if the outside tempera ture is between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C e D T E is displayed if less than or equal to 30 miles 50 km Outdoor temperature Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38 F 3 C especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun The Temp function is always activated even in NIGHTPANEL mode if the outdoor temperature rises or falls to between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C If the temperature sensor located under the front bumper is covered by snow or ice temperature readings will be unreliable For how to set the year month and day refer to Clock on page 92 Setting values 1 Select one of the functions using the INFO dial e Speed W preset to 55 mph 90 km h e Dist preset to 100 miles 100 km if not previously set e Speed e Arriv 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation 3 Turn the INFO dial to change the value Press CLEAR to reset the value 4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup Using D
149. g Information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehi cle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Notice Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following e Too much flexing e Too much heat e Tire overloading e Bad wear e Bad handling e Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinfla tion you can get the following e Unusual wear e Bad handling e Rough ride e Needless damage from road hazards Adjust the tire pressure to match the current load and speed of the car see page 277 The stated tire pressures apply to cold tires i e tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature Tire pressure increases as the tires become warm e g during highway driving by approximately 0 3 bar 4 psi When the temperature of the tires changes by 50 F 10 C the tire pres sure will change 0 1 bar 2 psi Never reduce the pressure of a hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary When to check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are p
150. g only light clothes from the hooks on the rear seat courtesy handles The items of clothing must not contain heavy or sharp objects Do not use wire coat hangers SS N a r DY gt ND lt Te we aJa Ja I Inflated side airbag and inflatable curtain Inflated side airbag with head protection Sport Sedan Convertible Do not position a sun visor or similar item in the area that would be filled by the inflatable curtain To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash the roof pillars and headlining incorporate cushioning material Do not attach anything to the car s headlining roof pillars or side panels as this could prevent the side impact protection from providing the intended protection Do not stack loads so high that they could encumber the inflatable curtain in the event of a crash 36 Safety The inflatable curtains which protect the head are concealed along the lengths of the headlining all the way from front to rear roof pillars The inflatable curtains inflate at the same time as the side airbags in the front seats in case of a side on impact The inflatable curtains reduce the risk of head injuries to the occupants of the car s outer seats The inflatable curtains deploys into the
151. g over For the Convertible s Roll over protection see page 0 Damage or wear to the seat cover or the seat seam in the area of the side airbag must be repaired immediately by an authorized Saab dealer The side airbags which help protect the upper body head also in Convertible are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests The side impact protection of the Sport Sedan also includes inflatable curtains see page 35 The side impact protection will be activated if certain predetermined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and at which point on the car s side the impact occurs The side impact protection is only activated on the side of impact while the safety belt pretensioners on both sides are deployed The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners There are two sensors on each side of the car one atthe rear of each door sill and one in the lower part of each C pillar Convertible The Convertible has two side impact protection sensors one on each side of the car These are located at the rear of the sills Safety 35 Inflatable curtains Sport Sedan e Do not sit with your head resting against the side window The inflat able curtain is designed to inflate between the window and the head Resting the head against the window could prevent the inflatable curtain from providing the intended protection Han
152. ge is shown on the SID A The cruise control system if active will automatically be disengaged if the TCS is operative Traction control failure Contact Saab dealer Electronic Stability Program ESP Anti skid system Certain variants When driving normally the ESP system helps to improve the car s directional stability The ESP must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to main tain higher speeds The same precau tions must be adopted as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must be adopted The Electronic Stability Program employs both the antilock braking system ABS and the traction control system TCS Itis a system that helps the driver to stabilize the car in unusual circumstances that can oth erwise be difficult to handle Illustration of how the system applies the brakes on one or several wheels to help avoid a skid Starting anddriving 171 How the ESP system works The Electronic Stability Program can help to prevent the car from skidding by braking one or several wheels independently of the driver The engine output is then also reduced to prevent the driving wheels from spinning The car has sensors that measure wheel speed yaw rate lateral acceleration steering wheel position and braking pres sure The values provided by these sensors are used to calculate the actual direction of the car the intentions of the driver and whether the ESP should be e
153. gs on top e Secure heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided in the trunk This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash Interior equipment 143 e Secure small items if the backrest is folded down Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and Cause personal injury The elastic cargo net accessory is only designed for light objects that are to be kept in place while driving Elastic cargo net accessory WARN ING Avoid eye injury DO NOT over stretch ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage The rear seat must be in the upright position to protect against load displacement in the event of a crash Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling char acteristics see page 268 Match your speed and driving style to how the car is loaded The handling characteristics of the car can be affected since a load in the trunk will alter the car s center of gravity 144 Interior equipment Trunk lighting On the underside of the parcel shelf is a light that is switched on and off when the trunk is opened and closed If the trunk lid is left open the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat Emergency opening of the narrow backrest The narrow section of the backrest can
154. hatis right behind in illustration the seating position in which the child 7 Tighten the tether so that the back of the restraint is to be installed and attach the child restraint is pressed hard against restraint as follows the backrest 1 Open the cover that is right behind the 8 Pull the child restraint to make a second Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U S safety standards If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact your Saab dealer 2 3 child restraint 1 in illustration Place the child restraint in the rear seat Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the lower anchor ages ISOFIX or the safety belts as described in the child restraint installa tion instruction Lower the headrest and route the tether over It Attach the tether to the anchorage 2 in illustration check that the restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap Child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats Convertible Child top tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult safety belts Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Canadian and U S safety standards If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please contact
155. he event of a recall or service campaign Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9 3 and 9 5 car lines can be ordered through your dealer These are comprehensive manuals on CD rom geared to use by pro fessional technicians Consult your Saab dealer for prices for your model Reporting Safety Defects USA If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to noti fying Saab Cars USA Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and ifit finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Saab Cars USA Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Customer Assistance and Information 265 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada and believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in add
156. he weather outside The system will achieve the desired temper ature in the quickest possible way Note that heating or cooling is not speeded up by setting the temperature higher or lower than the final tempera ture you desire To optimize the performance of the air con ditioning system all windows and the sun roof should be shut The air vents in the fascia must be open D i_ iW F 2A AUTO 4 Moc a g dV ac orF A i Ya ACC panel 1 Temperature setting left hand side 2 Manual setting of air distribution 3 Recirculation 4 AUTO automatic regulation 5 A C 6 Defroster 7 Rear window heating 8 Temperature setting right hand side 9 Seat heating front right seat The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required it is heated 10 Manual increase of fan speed 11 Hazard warning lights 12 Manual decrease of fan speed 13 Seat heating front left seat To reduce potential misting on the insides of the windows the glass should be cleaned with a quality glass cleaner How often this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is if there are smokers in the car the windows will need to be cleaned more frequently Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones 1 Driver s zone 2 Passenger zone The temperature in the rear seat will be a mixture of the two zones If you choo
157. he catalytic converter To ensure that the catalytic converter con tinues to function properly and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components the following points must be observed 151 e Have the car serviced regularly in accor dance with the service program e Always be alert to any misfiring of the engine not running on all cylinders and any loss of power or performance At the first sign of a malfunction reduce speed and take the car to a Saab dealer If the engine fails to start in severe cold or if the battery is flat the car can be bump started manual transmission only or started using jump leads to a donor battery However as soon as you have started the engine it is important that it runs on all cylinders If itis misfiring allow it to idle for up to 5 minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly If after this time the engine still fails to run properly switch off the engine to avoid serious damage to the catalytic converter Contact a Saab dealer for advice Starting and driving 152 Starting and driving Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material The catalytic converter gets very hot and could there fore start a fire Never drive off if the engine is misfiring If you bump start the car when the engine is already at normal working temperature the engine must start to run on all cylin ders Abort bump starting if the engine fails to s
158. he filler pipe as room for expansion is needed for when the temperature rises e The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage e Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible Starting and driving 153 NOTICE The engine control module ECM moni toring the engine parameters also stores fault codes Under certain circumstances this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE lamp fel thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer see page 79 NOTE always observe the following two measures e Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started Screw on the fuel filler cap until you hear a distinct click e Avoid driving with the fuel low level indicator illuminated The symbol illu minates when less than approximately 2 5 gallons 10 litres of fuel remains in the tank 154 Starting and driving Refueling If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notify ing the station attendant Leave the area immediately 1 Switch off the engine 2 Open the filler cap located in the right hand rear fender 3 Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe and let the first mark a ring a pimple or the first spring coil rest on the flange Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling i
159. he odometer records the distance trav Reset button The reset button is positioned immediately to the left of the speedometer e Ignition ON Press once resets the trip meter e Ignition OFF Press once enables you to read the odometer and trip meter Press twice resets the trip meter Instruments and controls 83 E E D dh J So 09 79 gg my l I pO 010 Speedometer U S speedometer shown The speedometer displays the speed of the car in miles per hour mph It receives infor elled in miles on U S vehicles and on Cana dian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres and the trip meter in miles and tenths kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles mation about vehicle speed from the ABS s wheel sensors 84 Instruments and controls NOTICE F ec If the needle despite the above action TURBO 144 enters the red zone stop the car in a suit able place and allow the engine to idle If the needle continues to rise switch off the engine Ifthe needle repeatedly enters the red zone stop the car as soon as itis safe to do so and check the coolant level see page 205 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper ature of the coolant The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature If the needle goes into the red zone which can occur at high outside air temperatures or under heavy
160. he steering wheel and insert the remote control into the ignition switch If the steering wheel lock does not disen gage it will not be possible to turn the remote control in the ignition switch The following message is shown on the SID Steering wheel locked Pull out key turn steering wheel Try again SC If a fault arises affecting the steering wheel lock the following message will be displayed on the SID SC If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while the remote control is in the ignition switch this may prevent the removal of the remote control or prevent the car from being restarted once the engine has been switched off If you have to leave the car lock the car by pressing down the lock buttons on the doors Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key see page 44 The car is now locked but the alarm is inactive Steering lock malfunc Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer Starting the engine e When starting the engine Sit down in the driver s seat Depress the clutch pedal fully M T If the gear lever is not in the neutral posi tion the clutch pedal must be fully depressed or the car will jump forwards or backwards which may cause a crash Never start the car from outside the vehicle e g through a window that is down This could lead to serious personal injury Cars with automatic transmission select position P to remove the ignition key The key can o
161. hen the engine is cold the coolant must not lie above the KALT COLD mark on the expansion tank boundary between the upper and lower sections of the tank see illustration Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab approved antifreeze and clean water If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine until warm so that the thermostat opens Top up the tank again as necessary Car care 206 Car care NOTICE If the cooling system needs topping up mix the antifreeze with the appropriate quantity of drinking water or distilled water before adding it to the system If undiluted antifreeze is added the engine could still freeze and be damaged This is because the antifreeze will not mix properly with the coolant before the ther mostat has opened to allow full circula tion Note If incorrect coolant is used or added the life time properties will be affected Even if the coolant is flushed from the system and replaced with life time coolant life time properties are no longer retained and the coolant must then be drained and replaced at regular intervals Brake clutch fluid and brake pads Brake fluid deteriorates as it becomes old Because it is hygroscopic it absorbs water from the air and in time could allow vapor to form in the brake system thus reducing its performance It is therefore important that brake fluid be changed regularly as specified in the service program Chec
162. hield rail 8 Sit in one of the front seats and lock the soft top to the windshield rail Use the lug wrench and the Allen key Turn roughly 1 4 turn counterclockwise Check that the soft top is properly locked in place by pressing up the front edge The soft top must not move upward Closing the soft top cover 9 Lift up the rear window fully and hold it there Close the soft top cover It is not possible to lock the soft top cover after manual raising NOTICE To avoid damaging the paintwork on the soft top cover and the trunk lid take care when closing the soft top cover 10 Press down the rear edge of the soft top as far as possible towards the soft top cover Rear window locked to soft top cover 11 Now lock the rear window to the soft top cover Sit in the rear seat and insert the tool the same tool as used to lock the soft top to the windshield rail into the hexagonal hole in the soft top mecha nism Turn roughly 1 4 turn counter clockwise on the right had side of the soft top and clockwise on the left hand side Look at the soft top cover when locking the rear window The rear window must make a tight seal against the soft top cover The soft top system must be checked and rectified without delay at a Saab dealer 9 3 Convertible 65 SID warnings and messages The following messages associated with the soft top system and can be displayed on the SID together with a chime Suitable action Soft top fr
163. hildren 12 and under can be killed by the air bag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as k as possible from the air bag cl y ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS i Danger de MORT ou de BLESSURES GRAVES 7 Le sac gonflable peut tuer les enfants de 12 ans et moins l endroit LE PLUS SUR pour les enfants dispositif de protection pour enfants Saab Automobile AB 12 785 160 s possible du sac gonflable TOUJOURS utiliser les CEINTURES DE S CURIT et les DISPOSITIFS DE PROTECTION POUR ENFANT CANADA DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children e NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the airbag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS ED 53 27 861 Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement Changing wheels This label is only found on Use only on specified vehicle Safe working load cars with xenon headlights 2425 Ibs 1100 kg Use on level firm ground only Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack use vehicle support stands No persons are to remain in the vehicle Example of symbols that can be found in your car PODHO No sparks flames or smoking Refer to the Owner s Manual Shield eyes Keep out of reach of children Battery ac
164. hing about it the message will be displayed again the next time you Start the car You can adjust the settings of several of the car s systems such as the clock alarm and climate control system These are known as Profiler Instruments and controls 87 CLEAR aT CUSTOMIZE s SID control unit and display Profiler Adjustments can be made with the control unit situated between the main instrument panel and the audio system This is called Profiler 1 Activate Profiler by pressing the CUSTOMIZE button 2 Turn the INFO dial until the appropriate system is selected 3 Confirm selection by pressing the INFO dial Select Exit once you have made the desired settings 88 Instruments and controls The number of systems that are displayed on the SID depends on the car s equipment level The list shown below includes the systems that can be found in your car Climate System page 117 Park Assistance page 178 SPA off Clock Alarm page 92 Set Clock Set Alarm 08 30 Rain Sensor page 101 Trip computer function of the SID It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s attention can otherwise easily be distracted from the road SID contains the following functions Temp Outdoor temperature DTE Estimated range distance to ac empty fuel tank Average
165. hort time after wards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all all they remember is the noise of the crash Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed Definitely not Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches 140 cm can be killed by the air bag The back seat is the safest place for chil dren Never put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the airbag Always use seat belts and child restraints What should do if the AIR BAG warning light comes on If the warning light is on it means that a fault has been detected in the system The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible Are the dust and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes Avoid as much as pos sible getting dust on your skin as there isa risk of skin irritation If you suffer from asthma the incident may bring on an attack in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards security 41 Securit
166. ht high beam failure oats Note When changing bulbs fit the same type of bulb e g Long Life as that removed Headlight aiming page 258 214 Car care Xenon headlight dipped beam certain variants only WARNING Xenon headlights are high tension All work on xenon headlights including changing bulbs must be carried out by dealer person nel Xenon headlights produce roughly two times as much light as halo gen bulbs and have a significantly longer service life The lamp units consist of a gas discharge lamp containing xenon When the lights are switched on a very high voltage activates the xenon gas The lamps soon reach full intensity Cars with xenon headlights have automatic levelling The levelling system is comprised of two sensors one on the front Suspension and one on the rear suspension and a control unit by the engine bay fuse box Headlight alignment is adjusted automatically to the car s load to prevent dazzling drivers in oncoming traffic If a fault is detected in the system the following message will be dis played on the SID Contact a Saab dealer to have a xenon headlight changed j Headlight levelling malfunction T Contact Saab dealer SA D A Retainers on the battery cover Low beam halogen Left hand side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover 2 Release the two retainers a quarter of a turn counterc
167. ht levelling setting see page 96 e Remember that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is off Much greater pressure than normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal Nor does the steering servo operate when the engine is off The steering will therefore be much heavier than usual The towing vehicle should always be heavier than the vehicle on tow Never allow passengers to ride in the car when it is on tow Always seek professional help if the car needs to be recovered The ignition switch must be in the ON position if the car is moved with the engine not running The steering wheel lock must be disengaged before towing the car The steering wheel lock disengages when the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch if the battery has sufficient charge e Make sure that the towing eye is screwed in tightly It has a left hand thread e The towing eye is only designed for towing the car on roads It must not be used to pull the car out of a ditch for example e Make sure that all bystanders keep a Suitable distance in case the towing eye or tow rope should snap The towing eye or tow rope could catapult off and cause seriously injury e Never drive with the towing eye fitted to the front bumper Return it to its designated storage space Front towing eye fitted The towing
168. ial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle 238 Car care Treadwear Temperature A B C Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applica ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul der and maximum section width For exam ple Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administra tion which grades tires by treadwear trac tion and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the side walls of most passenger car tires The Uni form Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires Space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited pro duction tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Perfor mance Criteria TPC standards The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the govern ment course as a tire graded 100 The rela tive performance of tires depe
169. ics 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 15 10 20 Carcare 229 Interior lighting incl glove box Accessories Radio sound system l control panel Infotainment System Control module in driver s door Manual climate control fan Headlight levelling switch Hands free brake light switch manual climate control clutch pedal switch Cigarette lighter Cabin fan Airbag control module Yaw sensor cars with ESP 230 Car care be TA ANY Z A m Trunk fuse panel Sport Sedan Trunk fuse panel left hand side No Amp 1 5 MAXI 6 30 7 30 8 20 9 10 30 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 15 17 7 5 18 15 19 7 5 20 7 5 21 7 5 22 30 23 24 10 29 30 Function Control module in left rear door Control module in right rear door Trailer Left hand brake light rear right turn signal right tail light right reversing light high mounted brake light trailer lights Seat heating left seat Seat heating right seat Autodimming rearview mirror rain sensor Sunroof Telematics OnStar DVD player navigation system Saab Parking Assistance SPA control module in rear doors Amplifier sound system Ill Movement sensor CD changer in trunk accessory Electrically adjustable driver s seat with memory 26 2 28 29 30 Right hand stop light rear left turn signal left taillight rear fog l
170. id contains sul phuric acid Risk of explosive gas Buckle up 4 o rv Airbag Never place a rear facing child seat in this seat Electric windows Deactivating of rear window switches Central locking lock Central locking unlock Trunk lid opening Headlights Direction indicators Parking lights Hazard warn ing lights Front fog lights Rear fog light Windshield wipers Windshield washers Defroster Rear window heating Cabin fan Coolant tem m perature Ti ee ae No charge to battery Foot brake W Coolant level Engine oil 7 pressure 3 ABS brakes a Electronic Stability Program Radiator fan N 10 This page has been left blank Safety 11 Safety Safety belts 12 Seats 17 Head restraints 21 Child safety 22 Airbag 29 12 Safety Safety belts e Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic e Safety belts must be worn at all times by all occupants e Child safety see page 22 e Check that the locking tongue is prop erly locked in the belt lock In the event of a crash a rear seat passenger not wearing a Safety belt will be thrown forward against the front seat backrests The stresses imposed on the front seat passengers and belts are multiplied and can result in needless injury or even
171. ied 22 Safety Child safety e Children must always be suitably restrained in the car e DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches 140 cm canbe killed by the airbag e The BACK SEAT isthe SAFEST place for children e NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front e Sit as far back as possible from the airbag e ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS e Never leave children unattended in a car even for a short time Children can suffer heat stroke perhaps die in a matter of minutes Children can put the car into gear and hurt themselves or others e At gas stations take the remote control out of the car while filling the tank Never allow children to climb on top of or under motor vehicles Always look for children before back ing your car out of a garage or drive way To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning never let a car idle in an enclosed garage Supervise young children around buckets of water while washing your car Small children can drown ina short time in less than an inch of water Protect children from getting trapped in the trunk of your car e Teach children not to play in or around cars e Watch children when loading or unloading the car so they don t get locked in by mistake e Always lock the doors and trunk of your car and keep the keys out of chil dren s sight and reach e Keep the rear fold down seat closed to
172. ight left reversing light license plate light ing trunk lighting trailer lights Convertible Lumbar support electrically adjustable front seat Car care Trunk fuse panel Convertible 231 232 Car care oe Ee 31 32 3 34 35 3637 RT3 o Fuse panel in engine bay No Amp 1 10 20 10 10 Function Engine control module automatic transmission con trol module Horn Engine control module Selector lever automatic transmission 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 37 30 30 30 30 MAXI Washer fluid pump headlights Front right parking light front right turn signal left and right side turn signal right high beam left low beam front left fog light Windshield wiper motor low speed Windshield wiper motor high speed Parking heater auxiliary heater Headlight levelling Washer fluid pump windshield Flash to pass Amplifier sound system Il Front left turn signal front left parking light front right fog light right low beam left high beam Relays JJ CO NIO G1 BY CG PO UD D D D D a I JJ h Oj O R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 Washer fluid pump windshield Flash to pass Horn Starter motor Windshield wipers ON OFF Ignition 15 Windshield wipers high low speed Washer fluid
173. il 224 Car care License plate lighting 1 Undo the two screws and remove the lens 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Make sure the seal on the lens is correctly seated 4 Refit the lens and tighten the two screws Glove box lighting certain variants only 1 Remove the lamp housing using a short screwdriver 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Insert the connector side first when refit ting the lamp Trunk lighting Sport Sedan The lamp fitting is located under the parcel shelf 1 Remove the lamp fitting by pulling down one end 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Insert the connector side first when refit ting the lamp Courtesy floor lighting certain variants only Trunk lighting Convertible 1 Remove the lamp in the rear end first 2 Change the bulb 3 Insertthe connector side first when refit ting the lamp 1 Release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Insert the connector side first when refit ting the lamp Carcare 225 Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing we rec ommend that you visit a Saab dealer 226 Car care Bulb table Designation Watt age Front fog lights 3 P21W 21 Taillights rear fog light brake lights reversing lights PY21W Direction indicator front rear 5 R10W 10 Rear dome lighting courtesy lighting glove box lighting trunk lighting Con vertible R5W 5 License plate lighting trunk lighting Sport S
174. ill be thrown back against the backrest when the airbag inflates which could cause you injury or death The airbag needs room in which to inflate Never attach anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instru ment panel as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth such as a pipe for instance Some components of the airbag will be warm for a short time In some circumstances the airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates deflates Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering wheel center padding If the airbag warning light 8 remains on after the car has been started or comes on while you are driving have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash See page 81 Fumes are generated by the chemical reaction that inflates the airbag Skin surfaces that show signs of irrita tion should be washed with clean water and a mild soap as soon as possible In the event of eye irritation flush the eyes thoroughly with clean water for at least 20 minutes In case of persistent irritation consult a doctor Safety 33 Operation of the steering wheel airbag in Front passenger seat a front end crash Ps J N WARNING 4 e DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
175. ing in cold weather the use of studded tires and roof racks and towing a camper all increase fuel consumption Do not warm up the engine while the car is Stationary If idling the engine will take much longer to reach its optimum temperature and 180 Starting and driving engine wear is at its greatest during this period Drive off as soon as possible after starting the engine and avoid high engine speeds Drive as smoothly and thoughtfully as possible Match your driving to the prevailing traffic conditions Driving in a low gear gives rise to higher fuel consumption than driving in a high gear because of the higher engine speed for any given road speed Always shift up as soon as traffic conditions allow and drive in the highest gear as much as possible Check the tire pressure once a month Incorrect tire pressure increases tire wear It is preferable for the tire pressure to be slightly high than too low Under pressure increases fuel consumption e Check the fuel consumption regularly Increased fuel consumption can indicate that something is wrong and that the car needs to be checked at a Saab dealer Practical road tests have demonstrated that substantial savings in fuel consumption can be made if the above advice is followed Never switch off the engine while driving as the effect of the brakes and power steering will be greatly reduced Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption as do u
176. ion interruption of the fuel supply limits the engine speed 2 Stopping the engine Do not rev the engine immediately before switching it off stop the engine when itis idling 3 Regulating the boost pressure One of the advantages of boost pres sure regulation is that the engine can also be run safely on gasoline with a lower octane rating although not lower than AON 87 However engine perfor mance will fall slightly and heavy load ing and laboring should be avoided For optimum performance use the recom mended grade of fuel The maximum boost pressure is regu lated according to the tendency of the engine to knock Short lived knocking is perfectly normal This can occur when the engine is running at about 3 000 rom under a heavy load The extent of this knocking will depend on the grade of fuel in the tank Isolated instances of knocking can occur with low octane fuel This controlled form of knocking followed by a reduction in the boost pressure is a sign that the control system is work ing normally and is perfectly safe for the engine NOTICE e Ifthe engine sounds strange there is a malfunction Contact a Saab dealer immediately e The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage Limp home The engine management system has a diagnostic feature that checks a number of internal functions If a fault is detected in the throttle valve the engine management system wi
177. ipment service and replacement parts Today s complex automobiles should only be entrusted to the most knowledgeable service professionals A Saab dealer is your best choice Customer Assistance and Information SERVICE INTERVALS A time for service message will illuminate on the Saab Instrument Display SID when the car is due for regular maintenance There are three different messages that will appear TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that an oil filter change is required along with several inspections This mes sage is set by the engine management system which calculates service intervals based on several factors including driving habits ambient temperature number of cold starts mileage driven and elapsed time since the last service If mileage accumula tion does not occur the message will be set and maintenance required at a maximum of 2 years TIME FOR MAIN AND INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that an oil filter change is required along with several inspections and addi tional maintenance such as air filter or soark plug replacement TIME FOR MAIN SERVICE will be set when additional maintenance is necessary such as air filter or spark plug replacement When the message Time for service is displayed contact your Saab Dealer for a service appointment Failure to perform scheduled maintenance in a timely manner may result in serious damage to key components or systems Engine oil and filter change
178. itch off the engine and apply the parking brake This avoids the danger of the car moving off if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear e Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle There is alock on the rear side of the hatch Use this to lock or unlock the hatch The position of the lock is designed to prevent unautho rized persons from accessing the trunk from inside the cabin To lock Open the hatch and lock the lock Close the hatch The hatch is now locked To unlock Fold down the wide section of the backrest and unlock the lock Alternatively you can unlock the hatch from the trunk Trunk Release Handle Trunk Release Handle There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk release could damage tt Tie down eyes in the trunk Tie down eyes There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads In general loads should be placed as far forward and as low down as possible in the trunk e Lay heavy bags on the floor Place smaller and lighter ba
179. itched off using Profiler 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select Park Assistance using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select SPA on or SPA off 5 Confirm this selection by pressing the INFO dial Park Assistance Explanation of SPA on and SPA off SPA on Saab Parking Assistance is activated automatically when reverse is engaged The system warns of objects behind the car If a trailer is hitched up and correctly connected to the trailer connector the system will be deactivated automati cally You can also deactivate the sys tem temporarily with the CLEAR button if reverse has been engaged and the system Is active SPA off Saab Parking Assistance deactivated Economical driving Factors affecting fuel consumption The fuel consumption of a car is greatly affected by driving conditions climate road conditions speed driving technique etc Breaking in Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break in period the first 3 000 4 000 miles 5 000 7 000 km Weather conditions Summer temperatures give better fuel economy than winter ones The difference can be as much as about 10 Consump tion increases in cold weather because the engine takes longer to reach its normal operating temperature The transmission and wheel bearings also take longer to warm up Even distance affects consump tion short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km do not give the engin
180. ition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario K1G 3J2 In addition to notifying Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you will notify us In Canada please call our Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1 800 263 1999 Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 266 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehi cles has a number of sophisticated com puter systems that monitor and control sev eral aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle comput ers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor condi tions for air bag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in diffi cult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders EDR In a crash event computer systems such as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehi cle and how it was operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle position vehicle speed
181. k that the fore and aft position of the seat is properly locked The back rest and the entire belt in seat must be locked in position otherwise the occu pant of the seat is at risk of injury during braking or in the event of a crash especially if a rear facing child seat is fitted behind the backrest To facilitate getting in and out of the rear seat the front seats can be slid forward Easy entry function Illustration shows an electrically adjustable seat option Manually adjusted passenger seats 1 Raise the handle by the head restraint on the seat 2 Tip the backrest and slide the seat forward Repositioning 1 Tip back the backrest 2 Slide the seat back to the desired position Make sure the backrest and seat are prop erly locked in position Electrically adjustable front seats 1 Raise the handle by the head restraint on the seat 2 Tip the backrest forward 3 The seat now moves to its foremost position Repositioning 1 Tip the backrest back to its normal position 2 Raise and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its previous position 68 9 3 Convertible Head restraints e Adjust the head restraint so that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash e Raise the head restraints in the seats that are occupied The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restr
182. ked position you may need to adjust the position of the steering wheel slightly to allow the lock mechanism to engage cor rectly Steering wheel lock see page 148 Electric windows Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos ing the side windows May cause serious or fatal injuries e Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car This will prevent personal injury caused by the activa tion of the electric windows for exam ple due to children playing The person operating the electric window is responsible for ensuring that no one especially a child has their head hands or fingers in the window openings before raising the window Do not stick any part of the body or the head out through an open window while the car is moving The electric windows are operated by means of switches in the door armrests For the electric windows to work the remote control must be in the ON position in the ignition switch At the end of a journey and having removed the remote control you can still operate the windows so long as neither of the front doors has been opened Window switches Windows having the automatic closing func tion option can be operated as long as the car is unlocked and until 20 minutes has passed since the remote control was removed from the ignition switch To open Press down the front edge of the button one step The window will stop wh
183. king Brake fluid should be changed according to the service program Refer to the Warranty and Service Book The brake and clutch fluid reservoir is trans parent to facilitate checking of the fluid level The fluid level should lie between the MAX and MIN marks If the level drops too low the following mes Sage appears on the SID Top up as necessary with DOT 4 brake fluid Do not use DOT 5 fluid Use only new brake fluid from a sealed container Brake fluid level low Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer Brake fluid reservoir The brake fluid level will fall somewhat as the brake pads wear The MAX level in the reservoir corresponds to the amount of brake fluid required with new brake pads If the fall in fluid level is moderate due to normal brake pad wear topping up is not necessary If the brake fluid should require chang ing this must be carried out at a Saab dealer The foot brake and parking brake are self adjusting Itis not possible to detect through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether the brake pads are worn and need replac ing It is therefore essential that brake pads be checked regularly as specified in the service program NOTICE Avoid spilling brake fluid onto paintwork since it can cause the paint to bubble and lift If any brake fluid is spilled the area should be flushed with large quantities of water as quickly as possible Brake pads should only be ch
184. lar create so much resis tance that the pinch protection cuts in the pinch protection can be temporarily disen gaged and the window closed 1 Make sure the ignition is ON 2 Press and hold the button on the driver s door while operating the window in question 3 Close the window in question The pinch protection will be active the next time a window is operated Button for temporary deactivation of rear door window switches and temporary override of window pinch protection Calibration The pinch protection will not be engaged after a power break until the electric windows have been calibrated After a loss of battery power or if the auto matic closing feature does not work the electric windows must be calibrated for the pinch protection to work Fully open and close the windows at least twice You will hear a chime after successful calibration Interior equipment Deactivating the rear window switches The in the driver s door deactivates the window switches in the rear doors The illuminated switch will change color from green to orange deactivated 125 126 Interior equipment Sunroof optional Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos ing the electric sunroof Risk of serious or fatal injuries e Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car This will prevent personal injury caused by the activa tion of the electric sunroof fo
185. les a battery in the trailer on tow to be charged while driving Also if the car has SPA this is deactivated automatically if a trailer is hitched up and correctly connected to the Saab genuine trailer socket Saab recommendations e Use a genuine Saab trailer hitch that is designed and tested for your Saab e Contact your Saab dealer for advice on which trailer hitch is designed for your car NOTICE e Use only a genuine Saab trailer hitch since other models can damage the car s bodywork and electrical system e Consult a Saab dealer for guidance on how to connect a trailer hitch e Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden This particularly applies to cars with 17 wheels Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission The following driving time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather i e approximately 86 F 30 C Gradient of Max trailer Time limit hill weight lbs minutes kg es 3330 1600 eti a080 1400 12 14 2645 1200 imax 15 2200 1000 The following driving time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather i e approximately 104 F 40 C Time limit minutes 17 i760 600 max 15 100 500 max 15 880 400 When negotiating long hills bear the follow ing important considerations in mind Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the t
186. ll on you or other people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 If you have an automatic transmis sion put the shift lever in PARK P For a manual transmission leave the car in gear 1st or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle e The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a tire or fitting snow chains It must not be used to support the car during repair work or servicing e Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack Always use axle stands e Raising your vehicle too high or with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle and raise the vehicle only far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit no more than 25 mm or 1 inch clearance between the ground and the bottom of the tire e Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road
187. ll set the throttle system to the limp home mode This means e idling control will be poor uneven idling since regulated by ignition and fuel supply engine performance will be reduced the cruise control will not function the capacity of the A C compressor will be limited Ifthe diagnosis function detects a fault inthe engine management system the fol light Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE in the instrument panel will come on see page 79 Have the car checked at a Saab dealer as soon as possible NOTICE If fe Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE warning light starts to flash indicating that the engine is misfiring and the catalytic converter can be damaged ease off the accelerator slightly The light should go out or start to shine constantly If the light continues to flash despite easing off the accelerator you may continue to drive the car but at the mini mum throttle permitted by the current traf fic situation Have the car checked as soon as possible at a Saab dealer Important considerations with catalytic converters The catalytic converter is an emission con trol device incorporated in the car s exhaust system It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer precious metal alloy NOTICE Use only unleaded gasoline Leaded gasoline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will seriously impair the function of t
188. lling GM LL A 025 requirements To ensure being able to take advantage of the Saab specified service intervals be sure to select a fully synthetic engine oil fulfilling GM LL A 025 requirements Servicing Oil changes To be able to use recommended service intervals the need to use only approved engine oils is vital Use only engine oils ap proved for your engine Service should be done according to the recommended service intervals to optimize your engine s function through out its entire life Saab Automobile AB will not take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to ne glecting to meet above mentioned requirements At your Saab dealers you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil en gine oils Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs We recommend that you with the help of our skilled service personnel choose your oil from that selection Other oil companies also have engine oils approved according to GM specifications Oils meeting these standards may be identified as synthetic However not all synthetic oils will meet your engines requirements You should only use oil that meets your engines specific requirements GM LL A 025 Technical data 2 71 Recommended oil viscosities Fuel Viscosity is a measurement of the oils thickness The thickness influences among other things the fuel economy For best BURMAN capaciy ee OSS gE function Saab recommends For gasoline engines For optimum
189. lockwise in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe 4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box 5 Pull up the fuse panel in front of the battery certain variants see page 233 Both sides 1 Remove the cover from the rear of the headlight 2 Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw the holder from the reflector 3 Change the bulb without touching the glass with your fingers taal the bulb holder into the reflector and twist it clockwise until It lOCKS Carcare 215 oD leer Changing the low beam bulb 4 Refit the cover over the rear of the headlight Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front of the battery box 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe 7 Refit the battery cover NOTICE Do not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W as this could damage the headlight reflector Furthermore the car s wiring is not designed to cope with higher wattages 216 Car care Retainers on the battery cover Changing the high beam bulb High beam halogen 4 Refit the cover over the rear of the headlight Left hand side Left hand side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover 5 Refit the air pipe to the front of the battery box 2 Release the two retainers a quarter of a turn counterclockwise 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover 7
190. ly to be a problem such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity or when passengers are perspiring heavily or wearing wet clothes The following mea sures are recommended if such problems should occur 1 Select and set the temperature to 70 F 21 C 2 Select ME If this is not enough 3 Increase the fan speed If this is not enough 4 Select a higher temperature Windshield panel floor front and rear 116 Instruments and controls Electric heating front seats option The seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated Heating is thermostatically controlled Heating is controlled manually but can also be automatic Refer to Profiler on page 117 Three heating levels are available Pressing the button once will turn the heating on at full power Pressing the button a total of 4 times will turn the heating off E tui medium E low Calibration Calibration is performed automatically every fifth time the car is started after having been switched off for more than 2 hours or if the battery has been disconnected Programming A number of functions can be customized under Profiler see page 117 Further cus tomizations can be made at a Saab dealer Tips before contacting a Saab workshop e If you feel that the ACC system is not func tioning satisfactorily select Default Settings under Profiler see page
191. n g LE 4 S Gy 308 e 30 100 Py x f 2 p 1B3721 U S shown Canada similar Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 5 Engine temperature gauge 2 Speedometer 6 Information display 3 Turbo gauge 7 Trip meter reset button 4 Fuel gauge Warning and indicator lights The following warning and indicator lights are found on the main instrument panel Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID Antilock brake malfunction aes Contact Saab dealer The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation Charge warning light This light comes on when the battery is not being charged by the alternator If the light comes on during driving stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine Check the drive belt see page 210 Warning oil pressure engine oil This light will come on if the engine oil pres sure is too low If the warning light flashes or comes on while you are driving stop imme diately in a safe place switch off the engine and check the oil level see page 202 NOTICE Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is on Low oil pressure can cause serious engine damage The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display SID Oil pressure low Ges Make a safe stop Turn off engine
192. n press the control up e To close slide the control forward to position 3 Interior equipment 127 Comfort opening option certain variants only Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the sunroof Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional sunroof start to open approx 2 s During comfort opening of the windows sunroof option and soft top the range is reduced by approximately half If the sunroof is in the ventilation position it will not open Convertible For the remote opening of the soft top refer to page 58 128 Interior equipment Pinch protection if equipped WARNING Make sure nothing obstructs the sunroof when it is closed without pinch protection The sunroof is equipped with pinch protec tion This is activated if something gets trapped when the sunroof is being closed The sunroof will stop and open slightly Temporary overriding the pinch protec tion If dirt ice or similar create so much resis tance that the pinch protection cuts in sun roof cannot be closed the pinch protection can be temporarily disengaged 1 Make sure the ignition is ON 2 Press and hold the button on the driver s door while operating the window in question 3 Close the sunroof with the button on the roof console The pinch protection will be operative the next time the sunroof is operated a Button for o
193. n driving with a roof rack 5 Check that the roof carriers are firmly The maximum permissible roof load is mounted 220 Ibs 100 kg Note that the roof load must be included in the car s maximum per missible payload and axle load Strong sturdy roof carriers designed spe cially for your car are available from your Saab dealer Always secure roof loads securely 1 Open the four covers on the roof of the Car 2 Inserta screw with washer into each roof carrier foot Fit a seal onto each screw 3 The roof carriers are marked front and back 4 Bolt the roof carriers to the brackets in the roof Driving with a load The handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loaded NOTICE e Place the heaviest load as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk Secure the load to the lashing eyes see page 143 Heavy loads mean that the car s center of gravity is further back As a result the car will sway more during evasive steering Never exceed the permissible load of the roof box even if there is room for more Ensure that the tire pressure is correct slight overinflation is preferable to underinflation The braking distance of aloaded car is always greater Keep your distance from the vehicle in front Do not exceed the car s permissible gross vehicle weight or axle load see page 268 Roof loads can negatively affect tele communication For further information on tire
194. n the car is pulling away or accelerat ing on a slippery surface in which case the system eliminates wheelspin The system also functions when the car is reversing When cornering if the inside front wheel rotates faster than the other wheels TCS OFF lights up under the speedometer if e afault has been detected and the system has therefore been switched off e there is a fault in the ABS system e the system has been switched off manually 170 Starting and driving 1B2303 TCS button TCS indicator When the remote control is turned to the ON position the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds while the system performs self diagnosis The light under the speedometer comes on when the TCS is operative that is when one of the wheels has lost its grip The fact that the TCS is operative indicates that the limit for grip has been exceeded and that the driver must exercise greater care Turning the TCS off The TCS is switched on automatically when the engine is started You can switch the system off manually with the TCS button whereupon the light under the speedometer will come on The TCS cannot be switched off if the car is trav elling faster than 35 mph 60 km h It may be necessary to switch off the system if the car has become bogged down for instance Press TCS to switch it on again If a fault is detected in the ABS the TCS will be switched off automatically The following messa
195. n the rear doors should be activated to prevent uninten tional opening from the inside Child safety locks Trunk Release Handle There is a glow in the dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk release could damage it Trunk Release Handle security 47 Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be reprogrammed at a Saab dealer see page 280 Checking the number of remote controls To check the number of remote controls that are programmed for the car 1 Insertthe remote control into the ignition Switch and turn it to ON Press and hold the l button for more than 2 seconds within 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the ON position 3 The Saab Information Display SID will now display the number of remote controls that are programmed for your car and which of these 1 5 is in the ignition switch Example of SID message NO 2 standard key Key No 1 48 security Changing the key battery Keep the battery and other small compo nents of the remote control out of reach of children NOTI
196. nd rectified Locking the trunk lid If you unlock the trunk lid from outside the car with the ea button on the remote control you must lock the car with the 6 button to arm the car alarm To avoid any inconvenience make sure that anyone using the car is familiar with how the car alarm and the locking system work If the alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked the Saab Information Dis play SID will display F If a fault arises in the car alarm system the Alarm has been triggered since being armed Saab Information Display SID will display Theft protection failure Contact Saab dealer P Arming the car alarm The alarmis armed when all doors the hood and the trunk lid are closed and you lock the car with the remote control Security 51 What trips the alarm The alarm will be tripped if e a door the hood or the trunk lid is opened e somebody tries to hotwire the car Signals when the alarm is tripped If the alarm is triggered the following alarm signals will be set off e all direction indicators flash for 5 minutes e the horn sounds for 30 second intervals with 10 second breaks max 10 cycles The signals can vary between markets and due to legal and insurance require ments 52 Security Switching off the alarm if tripped If the alarm has been triggered direction indicators flashing and horn sounding itcan be turned off by pressing one of the buttons on the remo
197. nd select maximum heat and defroster to heat the cabin and demist the wind shield as quickly as possible When the engine is warmer and the temperature gauge starts to rise fan setting 4 may be chosen Once the windshield is clear the air distribution control should be turned to KA If the rear seat passengers desire more warmth to the feet turn the distribution knob one step clockwise How quickly the engine warms up will depend on how the car is driven It will take longer for the engine to warm up if the car is driven in a high gear at low engine speeds such as in town than if it is driven at high engine speeds on a highway for example Do not use fan speed 5 This is primarily intended for rapid cooling during the summer Using it in cold weather will delay the engine warm up time and providing heat to the passenger compartment Defroster panel and floor Settings for various weather conditions Instruments and controls 105 Winter defroster Winter comfort setting Summer overcast Summer sunny 106 Instruments and controls Panel vent Air vents The air vents swivel universally so that air can be directed as desired In winter for instance the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting The amount of air can be individually con trolled by the regulator on each vent If you wish to
198. nd side 1 Lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover 2 Release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe 4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box 218 Both sides 1 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it 2 The bulb also has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise 3 Fit the new bulb 4 To facilitate fitting look in through the headlight lens when fitting the bulb Car care Check that the new bulb is firmly seated Left hand side 5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the battery box 6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe 7 Refit the battery cover and hose Side mounted turn signal bulbs 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward so that its rear end can be pulled out 2 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it from the lamp fitting Change the bulb 3 To fit engage the two catches on the rear edge of the lamp fitting with the edge of the opening Then press in the front edge of the lamp fitting so that the groove in the spring engages the plastic edge Carcare 219 1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing Lower the air shield 2 Remove the protective cover Release the two spring clips securing the bulb 3 Unplug the connector 4 Change the bulb Try not to touch the glass part of the bulb with your fing
199. nd the recommended cold inflation pressure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 243 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Substract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the avail able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 Ibs and there will be five 150 Ib passengers in your vehicle the amount of avail able cargo and luggage load capac ity is 650 Ibs 1400 750 5x150 650 Ibs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu lated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be trans ferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi cle Carcare 245 Winter tires Winter Snow tires are recommended for winter climates where the majority of your driving will be done on snow and ice Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance Your Saab dealer can advise you of to the
200. nd the soft top cover raised Completed folding is indi cated by a chime If there is a malfunc tion a text message will be shown on the SID Refer to page 65 Do not press any of the buttons on the same section of the instrument panel as the soft top switch while folding the soft top This will cause the soft top to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds If you continue to hold the button after the chime all the windows will open after a brief delay Remote opening option You can fold the soft top when outside the car by pressing and holding the EJ unlock button on the remote control See also page 123 9 3 Convertible 59 1 Rear window raised Soft top storage in 3 Soft top folded 4 The soft top cover is closed luggage compartment lowered 2 The soft top cover is opened a 7 2 ft 2 2 m b 2 5 cm 60 9 3 Convertible securely to the upper edge of the wind shield If you hold the button pressed up after the chime all the windows will be closed after a short delay Raising The following conditions must be fulfilled for raising the soft top e Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph 30 km h e Battery voltage must exceed 10 V The trunk lid must be locked Raising 1 Startthe engine and let itidle Clearance for soft top operation height min 7 2 ft 2 2 m behind car min 2 5 cm 2
201. nder the tread Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on the performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resis tance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 238 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Max imum load that can be carried and the max imum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pres sure see Recommended lowest tire pres sure cold tires on page 277 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 243 Carcare 241 Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size 215 55 R 16 93 H a e f a Tire Width b Aspect Ratio c Belt Rating d Rim diameter e Load range f Speed rating Tire Width The three digit number indi cates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall 242 Car care Aspect ratio A two digit number that indi cates the tire height to width measure ments For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 55 as shown in item C of the illus tration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 55 as high as it is wide Belt Rating A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply con struction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction Rim Diameter Diamet
202. nds upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service prac tices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades repre sent the tire s ability to stop on wet pave ment as measured under controlled condi tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warn ing The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dis sipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temper ature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B andA represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire
203. necessary Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself Visit an autho rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs Safety 15 Sport Sedan The front safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limit ers The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side on crash The safety belt pretensioners are only acti vated if the safety belt in question is in use but not activated should the car roll over The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by slacken ing the safety belt slightly to absorb the body s kinetic energy as gradually as possi ble Convertible The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side on crash The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in ques tion is in use The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the movement of the body by ten sioning the belt including in a roll over crash The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by slackening the safety belt slightly to absorb the body s kinetic energy as gradually as possible 16 Safety Safety belts rear seat Safety belts rear seat Convertible see page 69 e Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is
204. nery No sparks flames or smoking e Shield eyes explosive gases can cause blindness or injury e Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns e Flush eyes immediately with water Get medical help fast e Do not tip battery Do not open battery e NO SPARKS FLAMES OR SMOKING e SHIELD EYES e KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN e ACID e SEE OWNER S MANUAL e EXPLOSIVE GAS Never open hot NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE Laisser refroidir REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE ENLEVER iel UTILISER SEULEMENT DU LIQUIDE avant d ouvrir DOT 4 PROVENANT D UN CONTENANT Saab Automobile AB 12 791 401 SCELL Saab Automobile AB 12 797 397 Coolant CANADA Never open when engine hot NETTOYER LE BOUCHON j DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L ENLEVER UTILISER SEULEMENT DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROV ENANT D UN CONTE NANT SCELLE Jack chan e Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up ti re S n OW ch ai n S T Gi d placer le levier des vitesses A Saperne ard sN e Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground la position de stationnement transmission to park 2 Plater le deastis si ctic das le 2 Fit top of jack into jacking e Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up JACKING INSTRUCTION 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park doit tre remplac e point next
205. new coating thinly otherwise it may run off or fall off when dry Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials A typical car consists of metals 65 75 plastics 10 15 rubber 5 and small quantities of glass wood paper and tex tiles The recycling of metals has been com monplace for a long time now To facilitate the sorting of other materials plastic parts for instance have been marked to identify the precise nature of the plastic Air conditioning A C All repairs and adjustments to the A C system must be carried out at a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work e The A C system is pressurized Do not break any connections or undo A C system components e Escaping gas can cause eye injury or other personal injury NOTICE e The A C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant e Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for charging and draining the system e Never mix R 134a with other refriger ants Troubleshooting If a fault occurs in the A C system there are a number of checks you can perform your self If the fault persists however have the system checked at a Saab dealer Note When the A C system is running the intake air is dehumidified The resultant condensa tion that forms on the evaporator is drained off under the car When the car is parked this may result in a small puddle forming on the ground The warmer the
206. ng bulbs 198 199 201 202 204 204 205 206 207 208 210 211 211 213 Carcare 197 Car care Fuses 227 Tires 234 Compact spare 246 Changing a tire 248 Safety belts 251 Upholstery and trim ___ 251 Textile carpeting 252 Engine bay 252 Washing 252 Waxing and polishing ___ 253 Touching up the paint___ 253 Anti corrosion treatment 254 Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials 256 Air conditioning A C ___ 257 198 Car care Hood The hood release handle is located on the left under the instrument panel Open the hood in the following way 1 Pull the release handle 2 The hood moves to the half locked posi tion and is stopped by a safety catch at the front edge 3 Press the lever of the catch upwards and raise the hood When you close the hood you should drop it from a height of about 12 inches 30 cm without slamming it Hood release handle Hood release catch plate Engine The engine is a transverse four cylinder in line engine with twin overhead camshafts and 16 valves The engine is equipped with two balance shafts that reduce engine vibrations toa minimum The balance shafts are chain driven and rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft They produce forces and torques that are opposed to those generated by the pistons and connecting rods The effect occurs twice in each revolution of the engine coun teracting the vibration from its moving parts and at the same
207. ngaged If this direction does not agree with that intended by the driver calculated from the steering wheel position the ESP is engaged The ESP improves the driver s chances of retaining control over the car in critical situations 172 Starting and driving ESP button ESP OFF lights up under the speedometer if e afault has been detected and the system has therefore been switched off e the system has been switched off manually ESP indicator light When the remote control is turned to the ON position the lamp is lit for about 4 seconds while the system performs self diagnosis The light under the speedometer comes on for a short period of time when the ESP system is operative Operation of the ESP indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road and that extra care should be taken by the driver Turning ESP system off The system can be turned off manually with the ESP button whereupon the light under the speedometer will come on The car must be travelling slower than 35 mph 60 km h The TCS is also disengaged The ESP is always engaged during braking even if it has been switched off manually with the ESP button If a fault is detected in the system the following message will be displayed on the SID A The cruise control system if active will automatically be disengaged if the ESP is operative Stability control failure Contact Saab dealer NOTICE Changes
208. nly be removed in this gear position Carbon monoxide CO is a colorless odorless poisonous gas Be alert to the danger of CO always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage Do not rest or sleep in the car when parked with the engine running There is a risk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage There is also a danger of CO poison ing if the exhaust system is leaking Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or loading it heavily before it has warmed up Do not drive away before the warning and indicator lights have gone out The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed 1 Make sure the parking brake is applied 2 Depress the clutch pedal but do not touch the accelerator 3 Start the engine Let the remote control spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly Allow the engine to idle for about 10 seconds Do not apply full throttle for at least 3 minutes after starting Cars with automatic transmission The selector lever must be in the P or N position 1 The selector lever must be in the P or N position 2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal Note Once the engine has started the brake pedal will sink This is perfectly normal 3 Start the engine Let the remote control spring back as soon as the engine has
209. npaved roads and driving in hilly country the amount of fuel saved driving downhill is less than the additional amount required to climb the hill Engine block heater standard equipment in Canada acces sory in U S The following are just some of the benefits to the car and the environment of using an engine block heater e Lower fuel consumption e Reduced wear on the engine e Inside of car warms up faster e Exhaust emissions substantially reduced over short runs The engine heater is effective at outside temperatures up to 60 70 F 15 20 C The warmer itis outside the shorter the time the engine heater needs to be connected Longer than 1 5 hours is unnecessary If the car is equipped with a removable electric cabin heater that is not in use store this in the trunk Condensation is caused by temperature Starting and driving 181 Driving in cold weather Sondensation is caused by temperature In cold weather special attention should be paid to the following e Before driving off make sure that the wiper blades have not frozen to the wind shield e Remove any snow from the heating system air intakes between the hood and the windshield e If necessary inject oil into the locks to prevent them from freezing Use molyb denum sulphide oil MoS If the locks freeze exercise care when unlocking the car manual unlocking to avoid breaking the key Warm up the key or use a de icer
210. nto the remote control 5 After changing the battery in the remote control it is only possible to use the remote control a limited number of times before synchronization with the car is lost Therefore do not press the buttons onthe remote control repeatedly directly after changing the battery Unlock the car and insert the remote control into the ignition switch to synchronize the remote control and car If the central locking system does not work after changing the battery and the car Is locked proceed as follows 1 Unlock the front left door with the tradi tional key If the car has a car alarm this will be tripped 2 Open the door and insert the remote control into the ignition switch If the car has acar alarm this will be silenced The remote control and receiver unit are now synchronized Security 49 Immobilizer The remote control contains an electronic code that is unique to your car When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch this code is checked and the LED on the dashboard double flashes for 3 seconds If the code is correct the car can be started Each time you remove the remote control from the ignition the electronic starting interlock is activated the LED double flashes for 3 seconds and the car becomes immobilized If an incorrect remote control is now inserted into the ignition switch e g the remote control of another car the immobilizer will remain operative the LED
211. nts Safety 23 The LATCH system consists of top tether and lower anchorages also called ISOFIX In this vehicle LATCH is installed at the two outboard seating positions in the rear seat and there is a top tether on the rear center position not Convertible The top tethers are located on top of the parcel shelf Convertible behind the head restraints see page 26 They are covered by a lid with a child seat anchor symbol The lower anchorages are located where the seat cushion and seat back come together There is a label above the inner lower anchorage see picture on next page Label consists of a symbol of a child restrained in a seat inside a circle When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer If you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer Lower anchorages ISOFIX in the rear seat Sport Sedan Lower anchorages ISOFIX in the rear seat Convertible Safety 25 LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation please read through this instruction and the child seat installation instruction 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated outboard rear seat cush ions 2 Slide the attachment on the child restraint in between the seat cushion and backrest 3 Press the child restraint down on the seat 1 in illustration 4 Press the child restraint rearward lining 7 E i u
212. nually to avoid unpleasant air from entering the car Only use recirculation for a short period of time at temperatures lower than 50 F 10 C such as to avoid unpleasant air Mist or ice may otherwise form on the windows as Electrically heated rear window external mirrors This button is located under the fan speed control Always switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is free from ice and mist It will be turned off automatically after 12 minutes Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf to avoid damaging the heating element Convertible The rear window heating is not turned on if the soft top is folded down Instruments and controls Electric heating front seats option The seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated The heating is thermostatically controlled and set at approx 104 F 40 C Switch off the seat heating once the seat is warm 107 108 Instruments and controls Automatic climate control system ACC Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet at the bottom edge of the windshield It passes through an effective filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf It is then led through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper The Automatic Climate Control system ACC automatically maintains the desired cabin temperature regardless of t
213. nything on the cover of the Rollover Pop Up Bars The path of the Rollover Pop Up Bars must be kept clear The Rollover Pop Up Bars are designed to deploy only once If they deploy take your vehicle to your Saab dealer immediately to have the Rollo ver Pop Up Bars repaired so that they operate properly in the event of a crash or rollover NOTICE To avoid the risk of damage to the soft top do not operated the soft top while the bars are extended Rollover Pop up Bars Electric windows Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos ing the side windows May cause serious or fatal injuries e Always remove the remote control from the ignition switch when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the activation of the electric windows for example due to children playing The person operating the electric window is responsible for ensuring that no one especially a child has their head hands or fingers in the window openings before raising the window Do not stick any part of the body or the head out through an open window while the car is moving Window switches To open ma top raised The windows open individ ually Soft top folded The button for the front window opens both side windows Automatic opening Press the button all the way down and release it If the soft top is o the rear side window is also low ered 9 3 Convertibl
214. ocu ment that all necessary maintenance has been done HOW THE SERVICE RECORD IS ORGA NIZED The service record is comprised of a series of coupons on which to record services as they are performed There are additional coupons for documenting extra engine oil and filter changes extra automatic trans mission fluid services necessary for severe service conditions and brake fluid changes HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled maintenance present the War ranties amp Service Record Booklet to the ser vice manager When the technician has completed the service the technician will sign the maintenance record The person responsible for quality assurance at the dealership will also sign and stamp the record with the dealer identification stamp 263 Service costs Dealer pricing practices and labor for ser vice work vary Saab s recommended ser vice times for each service point do not include the labor required to replace wear items such as wiper blades brake pads or tires Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment when necessary are also addi tional Dealer
215. of the screwdriver supplied with the car to unlock the rivets 222 Car care jE Cs Changing bulbs 1 Carefully remove the bulb holder with the broken bulb The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Refit the bulb holder To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the centre of the rivets 2 Fit the trim in place on the trunk lid 3 Fit the rivets Lock the rivets in place by pressing the center buttons in until flush with the collar NG Dome light front Sport Sedan 1 Pull down the rear edge of the lens 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Insert the guide lugs on the front edge of the lens and press the lens home Dome light rear Sport Sedan 1 Remove the entire overhead panel ease out the trailing end first and then both sides of the front edge 2 Fit the new bulb Carcare 223 Hatch opened for replacement of centre Reverse side of the light fitting The Dome light Convertible bulb arrows mark the outer bulbs 1 Pull down the rear edge of the light fitting 2 Ifthe center bulb needs replacing open the hatch over the bulbs Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder If one of the outer bulbs needs replacing turn the light fitting round Change the bulb from the reverse of the lighting fitting The bulb has a bayonet fitting 3 Position the front edge of the light fitting and press the fitting up towards the windscreen ra
216. ollows e The vehicle shall be placed so that the headlights are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface The aiming area should be darkened this will improve your ability to see the beam of the low beam headlight being aimed An optical headlamp aimer can also be used and will than replace the wall e The vehicle must have all four wheels on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface e The vehicle should be placed so it is per pendicular to the wall or other flat surface The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel tank full and one person or 160 Ibs 75 kg on the drivers seat The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlight aiming is being done e The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it Tires should be inflated to the prescribed pressure e Close all doors e Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen sion Headlight aiming is done with the vehicle low beam lamps The high beam lamps will be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly If you find that the headlight needs adjust ment follow these steps Carcare 259 Wall or garage door Vertical aiming device 25 ft 7 6 m between wall and headlight lens Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens Same measurement as 3 but substract 2
217. on or Alarm off 09 40 Alarm off Instruments and controls 93 Explanation of setting the alarm time Set Alarm 08 30 Set Alarm 08 30 A new alarm time can be set Use the INFO dial Set Alarm 08 30 on A preset alarm time exists Select Alarm on or Alarm off 94 Instruments and controls System Settings Under this heading you can make system settings such as change the display lan guage units and service information 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to Profiler 2 Select System Settings using the INFO dial 3 Press in the INFO dial 4 Select the desired heading using the INFO dial 5 Press in the INFO dial System Settings Language The number of languages can vary between markets Speed Scale Illum Oil quality xxx XXxxX days to service Service Type Time for service Time for intermediate service Time for main and intermediate service Time for main service Reset Service Ind Are you sure Yes No Explanation of the various selections under System Settings Language Select the desired language The num ber of languages can vary between markets Unit Select the desired group of units Speed Scale Illum Select the proportion of the speedo meter to be illuminated in NIGHT PANEL mode Service Info Service Data The approximate condition of the oil is shown here 100 is equivalent to new engine oil Service Typ
218. ont not locked Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to e Move the car so that it is standing level if on Try again the windshield a steep slope e Press the soft top button to fold the soft top slightly Fold the soft top again Soft top power pack This message appears if the soft top is operated Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to overheated continuously for more than 3 minutes cool down Allow to cool Open trunk Move the object hindering soft top operation Move goods away from top storage area Soft top may be Displayed if the soft top is folded at temperatures damaged if operated below 23 F 5 C at low temperature Only manual operation possible Contact Saab dealer 6 9 3 Convertible Clear obstacles and try again Open close soft top gt completely to open trunk Open close soft top Kas completely before driving 6 ah Soft top obstructed i Close trunk a Driver seat unlocked Passenger front seat unlocked 4 Battery low The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow C35 soft top operation Complete soft top operation Close the trunk lid The backrest is not locked The backrest is not locked Raise the backrest fully to locked position see page 67 Raise the backrest fully to locked position see page 67 9 3 Convertible 67 Easy entry e Always check that the backrest locks properly when returned to normal position e Chec
219. oot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to main tain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the acceler ator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into it s sidewall Tire size The tire size ia a combination of letters and numbers used to define a partic ular tire s width height aspect ratio con struction type and service description Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety standards Tire Identification Number TIN The let ters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manu factured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and u
220. ottom of the car and promote rusting Areas of the country with high humidity have a greater potential for rust problems espe cially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air Industrial pollution fallout may also damage paint and promote rust Ing Carcare 255 Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Performa tion Limited Warranty described in the war ranty booklet 1 Wash the car frequently and wax at least twice a year Under adverse conditions where there is a rapid buildup of dirt sand or road salt wash your car at least once a week After extreme exposure to salted snow or slush evidenced by a white film on the car wash the car immediately Frequent washing will prevent paint damage from acid rain and other airborne contami nants such as tree sap and bird drop pings If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immediately Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrations of dirt include the underbody Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general purpose dish washing detergent and water Rinse car thoroughly with clean water After washing check and clear all drains in doors and body panels Wipe the car dry preferably using a chamois 256 Carcare 2 Clean the underside
221. ounds Wash your hands after handling Checking the battery electrolyte level Level correct if level indicator dark Battery should be changed if indicator is light Check the charge state and electrolyte level of the battery regularly NOTICE A discharged battery can freeze and frac ture Batteries should therefore always be stored away from sub zero temperatures If frequent short journeys are made the battery may need extra charging This can be done with a battery charger or by taking the car for a long run If the battery is not being charged while the engine is running the following message will appear on the SID Check the drive belt see page 210 If the belt is damaged the engine may overheat the battery may not be charged and the A C compressor may not work Battery not charging Make a safe stop Contact Saab dealer Always connect the positive red cable to the battery s positive terminal and the negative black cable to the negative terminal of the battery Always disconnect both battery leads when boost charging the battery NOTICE e If boost charging never use anything but a 12 volt charger see page 193 e Do not connect the battery termi nals and incorrectly e Serious damage can occur to the car s electrical system if a battery or alterna tor lead is disconnected while the engine is running e Exercise special care when removing and fitting the positive
222. our warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work prop erly You should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Pro tection Agency regulations Saab recom mends that you buy gasolines that are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean If your vehicle experi ences problems due to dirty injectors or valves try a different brand of gasoline Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gaso lines may be available in your area to con tribute to clean air Saab recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can cor rode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be cov ered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopen tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT Saab does not recommend the use o
223. oved Airbags or belt pretension ers that have been deployed as a result of a crash must be replaced by new ones Airbag system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle All work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt preten sioners must be carried out by autho rized personnel only Frequently asked questions on function of the airbag Do you still need to wear a safety belt if air bags are fitted Yes always The airbag system compo nents merely supplement the car s normal safety system Moreover the front airbags will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash which means of course that they provide no protection in minor frontal crashes major rear or side crashes or if the car rolls over The safety belts help to reduce the sideway movement of the body in a crash But they also ensure that if a crash occurs in which the airbags are inflated the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant i e square on from the front If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset posi tion the protection afforded will be reduced In addition airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times Do not sit too close to the airbag it needs room to inflate The airbag inflates very quickly and power fully in order to p
224. p the inner restraint attachment arm Rigid 2 point lower anchorage with top Semi rigid 2 point lower anchorage with with the label 2 in illustration tether top tether 5 Connect the restraint attachment arms to the anchorages 3 in illustration 6 Follow the child restraint instructions to When fitting child restraints in cars you confirm that both restraint attachment must always read the instructions sup arms are properly attached to the bars plied by the child restraint manufacturer 7 Attach the top tether strap to the in car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions see page 26 and 27 8 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that the restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap Only use the belt supplied with the child restraint For the top tether only use the strap sup plied with the child restraint The availability of LATCH child restraints is limited 26 Safety Child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats Sport Sedan Convertible see page 27 ome afi Child top tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult safety belts Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf Sport Sedan The car is provided with three top tether 6 Close the cover to the middle position 3 anchorages Use the one t
225. pport firmness Sport Sedan driver s seat Convertible only electrically adjustable front seats e Head restraint height Sport Sedan both seats Convertible both seats We recommend that adjustments to the driver s seat be performed in the following order 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Lastly adjust the position of the steering wheel see page 122 Electrically adjustable front seats See page 19 Electric heating front seats option See pages 107 and 116 Safety 17 Height adjustment Sport Sedan driver s seat Convertible both front seats Lift the lever to raise the seat The lever is spring loaded to return to its neutral posi tion Repeated lifting of the lever will increase the height in steps Press down the lever to lower the seat Repeated downward presses of the lever will lower the seat in steps Adjusting the legroom Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position Check that the seat is locked in the new position If not it may move while the car is being driven and it could result in injury to the occupant in the event of a crash Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the lumbar support Backrest rake angle The backrest should be upright during Lumbar support Sport Sedan Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob driving so that the safety belt airbag
226. programmed for the car at any one time If one is lost a replacement should be obtained as soon as possible Contact your Saab dealer When a new key is pro grammed into the car the lost key will be deprogrammed automatically Note If anew remote control has to be ordered and programmed at least one old one is required for the locking system s electronic unit to recognize the new ordered remote control Once the new remote control has been pro grammed the old unit that is lost will not work Therefore you should carry two remote controls separately especially on long journeys Remote control 1 Locks car 2 Unlocks car and turns on cabin lighting 3 Unlocks and opens trunk lid 4 Turns on exterior and cabin lighting Activates panic function NOTICE The remote control contains delicate electronics e Do not expose it to water e Avoid rough handling e Do not place the remote control where it may be subjected to high tempera tures e g on the instrument panel e Warm the remote control in your hands for a couple of minutes if it has become very cold to prevent malfunc tion e For details on changing the battery refer to page 48 Security 43 Remote control functions Pressed once Pressed Hold and twice press the button more than 2 s Locks all doors and trunk lid Convertible also fuel filler door Unlocks driver s The other door doors are hin unlocked Convertible also Sandn
227. pump headlights Car care 233 D mmm O E 432 4 J E i s H Fuse panel in front of battery No Amp Function 3 2 20 Fuel pump preheated oxygen sensors lambda probe 10 A C compressor 4 30 Main relay oO Relays Te 2 A C compressor 3 Preheated oxygen sensors lambda probe 4 Main relay engine ECM EVAP injectors 234 Car care Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet for details Poor maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous e Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an blow out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 243 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recom mended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loadin
228. r exam ple due to children playing The person operating the electric sunroof is responsible for ensuring that no one especially a child has their head hands or fingers in the opening before closing the sunroof Do not stick any part of the body or the head out through an open window while the car is moving The sunroof is operated by the control in the roof console For the sunroof to work the remote control must be in the ON position in the ignition switch If the car is equipped with windows having the automatic closing function the sunroof canbe opened and closed so long as the car is unlocked until 20 minutes has passed since the remote control was removed from the ignition switch Sunroof control 1 Manually controlled opening 2 Automatic opening To open Manually controlled opening Slide the control rearward to its first position The sunroof will halt when you release the control If you do not release the control the sunroof will open to the comfort position To open the sunroof further release the control and then once again press it rearward Automatic opening Slide the control rearward to the second position and release it The sunroof will open to the comfort position To open the sunroof further slide the control rearward a second time 3 Manually controlled closing 4 Automatic closing 5 Ventilation position Sunroof without automatic opening Slide the control rearward
229. rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Programming steps 7 9 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most com monly a garage door opener 7 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 8 Firmly press and release the learn or smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer Note There are 30 seconds in which to ini tiate step nine 9 Return to the vehicle and firmly press hold for two seconds and release the programmed button Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process The garage opener should now activate your rolling code equipped device Note To program the remaining two but tons begin with Programming step three Do not repeat step two 137 Gate Operator Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner
230. re than 2 seconds To switch off the alarm e Press one of the remote control buttons or if you are sitting in the car the EJ or ry buttons on one of the front doors security 53 Overview of functions Locking arming Direction indicators flash once Unlocking Direction indicators flash twice disarming Unlocking Direction indicators flash three times disarming trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash for 5 min The horn sounds for 30 second intervals with 10 second breaks max 10 cycles or until you press one of the remote control buttons or turn the remote control ON in the ignition switch Remote control Normal range 5 16 yds 5 15 metres In favorable conditions the range can be signifi cantly greater Remote control Normal life approx 4 years battery Change the battery when the SID displays Remote control battery low Replace battery See Changing the key battery page 48 Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page 280 54 Security Quick guide LED and Saab Information Display SID messages A door the hood or the tailgate is Flashes for 11 s then flashes open or opened during the delay once every 3 s Off Double flashes for 3 s Car immobilized but not locked Change of status of immobilizer system valid remote control inserted or removed from ignition swi
231. receiver located by the steering wheel Locking unlocking the front left hand door with the traditional key 1 Lock 2 Unlock If remote unlocking should fail to work 1 Remove the traditional key from the remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse of the remote control This key only fits the front left hand door 2 Carefully remove the cover plate from the keyhole in the door 3 Unlock the door with the key The car alarm will be tripped To silence the alarm insert the remote control into the igni tion switch Locking a car with dead battery The steering wheel lock requires sufficient battery voltage to lock and unlock If the bat tery voltage drops below a certain level while the remote control is in the ignition switch you will not be able to remove the remote control If you must leave the car proceed as follows 1 Lock the car by pressing down the lock buttons on the doors 2 Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key see page 44 The car is now locked but the car alarm will remain inactive Opening button on driver s door Security 45 Trunk lid Opening The trunk lid is unlocked and slightly opened when the ei button on the remote control or on the Inside of the driver s door is pressed once The hazard warning lights will flash three times to confirm Closing The trunk lid is locked when closed If the doors are locked when
232. reduce the airflow start by half shutting the vent in question Air conditioning A C The air conditioning is combined with the conventional climate control system and is switched on by pressing the but ton provided that the fan control is in position 1 5 The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required it is heated If the engine coolant gets too hot the A C compressor will be turned off Convertible When the soft top or all the windows are open in a hot humid climate it is recommended to switch off the air condi tioning to save fuel Also if the air condition ing is on condensation may form on cold surfaces such as the floor air ducts Condensation water When the A C compressor is on the incom ing air is dehumidified The resulting con densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity the more con densation will form Recirculation When the button is pressed the reg ular air intake will be closed In this mode the air inside the cabin is recirculated Use recirculation when you wish for rapid cooling at very high outside temperatures Switch the air conditioning A C on first If necessary recirculation can be switched on ma
233. repaired and refitted as soon as possible crank are carried under a panel in the trunk Fold the carpeting forward to ease access to the tools and spare tire The screwdriver handle has a button for removing plastic rivets This type of rivet must be removed when changing the light bulb in the trunk lid see page 221 Carcare 247 Ae antl am wes lt lt NN 1B3165 IB3166 NOTICE To avoid damaging an alloy wheel with a flat tire this can be placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driv ing to the closest workshop A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart ment see page 148 Your Saab is equipped with a trip computer Tools under a panel in the trunk and you can use its Speed warning func tion to monitor driving speed since you must not exceed 50 mph 80 km h 248 Car care Changing a tire Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire If itis used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for chang ing a flat tire Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fa
234. reset the service indicator in order to Compression ratio _ 951 optimize the time to the next service Oil capacity including filter oil change 6 3 ats 6 0 I 272 Technical data Electrical system Voltage Battery capacity Starter motor Alternator rating Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox Firing order Spark plugs Type Electrode gap Tightening torque Drive belt Outside length Di An We Q pA PON sy KO if x O OY LS 6 pe or Drive belt 12V 60 Ah 1 8 kW 120 A 14 V 140 A 14 V 1 3 4 2 NGK PFR6T 10G 0 9 1 0 mm 20 ft lb 28 Nm 40 472 1028 mm Manual transmission Type Oil type for topping up __ Oil capacity 5 speed 6 speed 2 0 Turbo Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in highest gear 5th gear Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in highest gear 6th gear Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential Saab MTF 0063 1 9 qts 1 8 I to level plug 3 15 qts 3 0 I 27 30 43 48 29 34 46 55 Automatic transmission Type Selector lever positions Oil capacity total Oil type Clutch type Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in top gear 2 0t and 2 0T Electronically con trolled 5 speed fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter planetary gears and integral final drive Lock up function in selector positions 3 4 and 5 P R N D M 7 6 qts 7 2 litres Saab 3309 Hy
235. riefly to switch autodimming onor off When autodimming is switched on a 1 is displayed briefly in the compass win dow A 0 indicates that autodimming is switched off See page 135 for a description of operation Compass The compass is built into the rearview mir ror The compass bearing is displayed in the top right hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second The compass displays the car s direction of travel N NE E etc Switch the compass display on and off by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds see illus tration on page 138 Changing zones The earth s magnetic field varies depending on one s position on the globe If you drive your car from one magnetic zone to another the compass setting will need to be changed to ensure a correct bearing 1 Study the illustrations to determine the correct zone 2 Press and hold button 5 until ZONE is shown in the display on the mirror 6 s The zone number is now also shown 3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number There are 15 zones from which to choose Once the correct zone is selected release the button and wait 4 seconds The compass will now display the bearing Interior equipment 139 Compass zones in USA Compass zones in Canada Calibration Calibration is performed automatically during travel If for any reason a manual calibration is needed perform as follows 1 Press and hold button 5 until CAL and the
236. rol Cruise control system Do not use the cruise control system in wetor icy conditions in dense traffic or on winding roads For safety reasons brake system func tion the brakes must be applied once when the engine has started before the cruise control system can be activated The following message is shown on the SID O Tap brakes lightly before using cruise control Cruise control switches The system has the following functions 1 ON engaged 2 OFF disengaged 3 SET sets the speed and increases the set speed 4 SET sets the speed and decreases the set speed 5 RESUME re engages the system atthe set speed The CRUISE indicator light in the main instrument panel comes on when the switch is slid to ON If you switch off the engine while the cruise control is ON the system will be ON the next time the engine is started Starting and driving 165 To set the desired speed 1 Slide the switch to ON 2 Move the thumbwheel up to SET or SET when the car has reached the desired speed above 15 mph 25 km h To increase the preset speed You can increase the speed in any of the following ways Accelerate to the desired speed Jog the control to SET or SET Jog the control to SET to increase the speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h when cruise control already engaged e Hold the control in the SET position until the desired speed is reached when cruise control
237. roperly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 500 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 236 and Wheel Replacement on page 239 for more infor mation The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehi cle The first rotation is the most important When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern Left front tire to left rear Left rear tire to right front Right front to right rear Right rear to left front Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight ened See page 249 Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can u
238. rotect an adult before they are thrown forward in a serious frontal crash How do l position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate Don t have your seat too far forward Recline the seat back to increase the dis tance between you and the airbag For short drivers special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat Safety 39 When do the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board inflate The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object The airbag can only be activated once in the same incident Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated even if it is possi ble What wont trigger the airbag The airbag will not be activated in all frontal crashes For instance if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding e g a snow drift or a hedge or a solid object at a low impact speed the airbag will not neces sarily be triggered 40 Safety How loud is the inflation The noise of the inflation is certainly loud but itis of an very short duration and will not damage your hearing For a s
239. rucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying Capacity of a tire Car care 244 Car care Maximum Load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehi cle capacity weight and production options weight Maximum Permissible Inflation Pres sure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated Normal occupant weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat mul tipled by 150 pounds 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 243 Occupant Distribution Designated seat ing positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehi cle The side of the tire that contains a white wall bears white lettering or bears manufac turer brand and or model name molding on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehi cle manufacturer s recommended tire infla tion pressure shown on the tire placard see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 234 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 243 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the be
240. s COMPACT SPARE TIRE 0000 00000 00 000 000 00 XX This label can only be found on vehicles sold in the U S Vehicles sold in Canada have the tire information label in the glove box see page 278 This is an example of what your vehicle s Tire Loading Information Certification label might look like It is located on the B pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle may properly carry The label tells you the proper size and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the com bined weight of optional accessories for example automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other rein forcing materials Bias Ply Tire
241. s Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point Use only a Saab approved long life oil filter and engine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service classifications stated in the Techni cal data section of this Owner s Manual The use of extra additives in the oil is not necessary and is not recommended and may be harmful to turbochargers More frequent oil changes are recom mended if your vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions e Most trips are less than 5 10 miles 8 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling frequent stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas such as construction zones If the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applica tions If your driving habits match this description have the engine oil and filter changed in between normal services These conditions cause the engine oil to break down faster The Warranties and Service Record Book let has provisions to record extra oil changes Customer Assistance and Information Service record retention It is the owner s responsibility to retain ser vice records If possible you should keep copies of all shop work orders for all service and repairs whenever performed As indi cated in the new car and emission control system warranties it is important to d
242. s 6 5 x 16 215 55 R16 93 H Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and may only l Se be used with the following wheel tire combinations 7x17 225 45 R17 94 V RF XL Wheels Tires Summer tires 6 5x15 _ 205 65 R15 M S or 7x17 225 45 R17 94 W ena RF XL 6 5 x 16 215 55 R16 M S or Always contact a Saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or ees tires than those fitted as standard Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains Winter Snow tires Max permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph 6 5 x 15 wheel 205 65 R15 91 Q 50 km h M S Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16 6 5 x 16 wheel 215 55 R16 93 Q 7 x 17 wheel 225 45 R17 94Q M S RF XL NOTICE Compact spare Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted for reasons stated on Wheel 4x 16 page 237 Tire 125 85 R16 99 M Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb Pressure 420 kPa 60 psi if the car is heavily laden This particularly applies to cars with 0 ee ee 17 wheels Maximum life 2200 miles 3500 km Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm Maximum speed________ 50 mph 80 km h 276 Technical data Recommended tire engine combinations All season tires Summer tires x Winter snow tires 205 65 R15 94 Q Wheel sizes RF XL Reinforced or Extra Load tire Recommended lowest tire pressure cold tires Tire size Load speed mph km h All season tires 205 65 R15 94 H
243. s can cause your child to strike the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Child restraints that are approved for rear ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places Make sure that it is possible to fit it in accor dance with the manufacturer s instructions When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions sup plied by the child restraint manufacturer If fitting a child restraint that is intended to be secured in position by the standard safety belt make use of the locking function of the belt Locking the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car Is in motion Position the child restraint in the back seat 2 Route the belt in the restraint according to the installation instruction of the restraint 3 Pull out the belt completely until it stops Then let the belt slowly pull in the slack Clicking sound indicates that the lock function is in work 4 Pull the shoulder belt tight to secure the child restraint in position 5 Check for correct locking function by pulling on the belt The belt must not unreel h The safety belt locking function will be deac tivated when the safety belt is retracted 1 Disengage the safety belt latch from the buckle 2 Disengage the safety belt from the child restraint according to the instructions from the child restraint manufacturer 3 Let the safety belt retr
244. s engaged the audible signals from the parking assistance system will not be heard since the warning message has priority When the sensors detect an object within the monitored area pulses of sound willbe heard The frequency of these pulses increases as the car comes closer to the object If you stop the car with reverse gear engaged the sound pulse will stop after 2 seconds The sound pulses will return if you continue to reverse If the car rolls for ward while reverse is engaged the system is silenced When the distance to the object is less than 1 ft 30 cm a continuous tone will be heard When an object is approximately 3 ft 90 cm from the car the sound pulses change character markedly frequency increases A distance of about 3 ft 90 cm is suitable if you wish to load or unload the trunk If the distance between an object and a corner sensor does not change for 3 seconds for example if you are reversing alongside a wall the system will switch to monitoring straight back The system indi cates if the distance to the wall decreases again If a trailer is hitched up and correctly con nected to the trailer contact by the tow bar the system is automatically deactivated NOTICE The sensors must be kept clean to func tion well Ice snow and dirt can affect their sensitivity Large quantities of snow or dirt covering the sensors can prevent the parking assistance system from detecting an
245. s in progress 4 Cease refueling the first time the pump stops and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle Manually opening the fuel filler door Con vertible see page 74 NOTICE Do not overfill Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is needed when the temperature rises Fill to maximum filling capacity Stop filling after the first time that the nozzle trips to shut off the flow of fuel Filling capacity can differ between different fuel stations and outside temperature Fuel tank volume when nozzle trips to shut off may vary by 0 5 gal 2 liters Do not fill fuel all the way up the filler pipe The gasoline must be allowed room for expansion especially during hot weather Filler cap Filler cap To remove the filler cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The filler cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right When you put the filler cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear three clicks Make sure you fully install the cap The most effective way to prevent conden sation forming in the tank and thus avoid possible running problems is to keep the tank full Refer to page 181 for information regarding gasoline anti freeze When refueling hang the filler cap inside the fuel door The fuel door has a built in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel
246. s see page 234 Driving with the trunk lid open Avoid driving with the trunk lid partly or fully open since exhaust fumes can be drawn into the cabin If you must drive with the trunk lid open close all windows and the sunroof if equipped and set the cabin fan to its high est speed setting Starting and driving 189 Driving in deep water NOTICE Do not drive in puddles or water deeper than 7 in 20 cm and do not drive faster than 3 4 mph Water can otherwise be sucked into the engine The engine will be seriously damaged if water enters the intake system 190 Starting and driving Front towing eye Driving at night Bear in mind the following points especially when driving at night Towing the car e Nighttime driving requires your full concentration Do not rush Count on your journey taking slightly longer The number of drivers under the influence of drugs Is likely to be greater at night than during the day Do not stare at the headlights of oncom ing vehicles Avoid driving at night if you have poor eyesight Night vision deteriorates with age Keep your car s headlights windows and mirrors clean Also if you wear glasses make sure they are clean Make sure you are well rested before starting a long journey Take a break every other hour Only eat light meals Heavy meals have a tendency to induce tiredness Wild animals prefer to move at dusk and dawn Check the headlig
247. se a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a tire on page 248 Carcare 235 Flat spotting All tires get hot especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down a flat spot can form in the tire where it is in contact with the ground The same can occur if the car has not been moved for a long time Flat spots can cause vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel similar to that experienced when the wheels need bal ancing Flat spots of this type disappear once the tires get hot again usually after 10 15 miles 20 25 km of driving at cruising speed If the outdoor temperature is low it takes a longer distance 236 Car care When It Is Time for New Tires ee Buying New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true e You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire e You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber e The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric e The tire has a bump bulge or split e The tire has a puncture
248. se the single zone setting the entire cabin is treated as one zone If you choose the dual zone setting settings can be made separately for the driver s zone and passenger zone Select between single and dual zone set tings under Profiler see page 117 The cabin temperature can be set to between 58 82 F 15 27 C In addition HI maximum heating and high fan speed and LO maximum cooling and maximum fan speed can be selected HI and LO can only be selected for the passenger zone if the driver has selected the same setting The displayed temperature is not the actual air temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that temperature after allowance has been made for the airflow relative humidity solar radiation and so on currently prevailing inside the car e The most usual temperature setting is between 66 74 F 19 23 C depending on personal preference and what clothing is worn e Change the temperature setting in 2 F 1 C steps e Make sure the air vents are open when cooling the cabin in warm weather Settings when HI is selected e Maximum heat e Air distribution to windshield and floor e High fan speed 6 bars on the fan display Settings when LO is selected e Maximum cooling e Air distribution to air vents in fascia e Maximum fan speed 8 bars on the fan display e Recirculation ON depending on outside temperature Instruments and controls 109
249. seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and the rear seat head restraints are fully lowered 1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle in the trunk 2 Fold the backrest forward Note When returning the backrest to its upright position make sure that it locks properly in place and that the safety belt does not get caught If the left hand backrest is not properly locked in position the follow ing message is displayed on the SID equivalent message displayed for right hand backrest Rear left seat backrest J N unlocked Trunk Release Handle see page 143 Emergency opening of the narrow backrest see page 144 Interior equipment 141 142 Interior equipment Load through hatch Sport Sedan Convertible There is no load through hatch A N WARNING e Always secure the load firmly for example using the middle safety belt This reduces the danger of personal injury result ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash e Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see page 268 A load through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long narrow items to be carried inside the car Before loading or unloading long items sw
250. sed before starting out a journey To calculate the arrival time the distance must first be given 1 Select the Dist function using the INFO dial 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation 3 Set the distance to the destination using the INFO dial 4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup Select Arriv during the journey to display the arrival time based on the average speed since Dist was set If you take a break this time will be added to the previously calcu lated arrival time Similarly you can check the distance left by selecting Dist After the distance to destination has decreased to zero Dist will function as a trip meter see Using DIST as atrip meter The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set for the Dist function Example The Dist function is set to 100 miles After the count down has reached 0 miles Dist will act as a trip meter beginning at 100 miles Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained When will arrive if Know how far have to ae and know what my average speed will ef This function should be used before starting out a journey First set the distance under Dist 1 Then use the INFO dial to select the Speed function 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation 3 Turn the INFO dial to set the estimated average speed 4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup The time of arrival is
251. ss the red button to release the belt Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt The front safety belts have their lower anchorage points on the seats The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is adjusted Refer to page 251 for how to check the func tion of the safety belts cleaning etc Belt height adjustment Sport Sedan The belt guide on the door pillar for the front safety belts can be set at different heights The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to the belt being incorpo rated into the seat The belt guide on door pillar Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as possible without rubbing against the neck To avoid chafing in the case of a short person the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch a few centime ters from the throat but still provides safe restraint Raise the belt guide by pushing it upward to the desired position To lower it depress the catch release button while lowering the guide Check that the guide locks in its new position Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child The lap belt should be placed low across the hips and over the upper thighs Safety belt pretensioners If the car is involved in a crash the safety belts belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as
252. stem may not be working properly One or more of the following conditions may occur Non deployment of the airbags in the event of a crash Deployment of the airbags without a crash Deployment of the airbags in crashes less severe than intended To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle This light will come on for about four sec onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position 82 Instruments and controls Headlight and parking light indicator This light indicates that the headlights or parking lights are on iS Cruise control indicator light This light comes on when the system is engaged ie be C Autochecking of lights main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should come on when the ignition switch is turned to ON They should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault free self diagnosis of each system or function fo 1 minx 1000 7 RS Instruments Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute A protective function interruption of the fuel supply limits the engine speed within the red zone 000000 Cars with manual transmission 0 0 000 0 D 000000 Cars with automatic transmission Odometer and trip meter T
253. sure that gear changing is as smooth as possible Selector lever 1 Position for manual gear selection The remote control can only be removed when the selector lever is in the P position Starting and driving 159 Indication of gear position on main instrument panel The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in the P or N position When the car is stationary the engine must be idling when you move the selector lever from one position to another If not the transmission could be damaged NOTICE After selecting a drive position pause briefly to allow the gear to engage the car starts to pull a little before you acceler ate 160 Starting and driving pee NP RPS ey 47 Selector lever detent Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock To move the gear selector lever out of the P or N posi tion the gear selector lever detent catch must be pressed in at the same time as the brake pedal is held depressed The detent button on the selector lever has to be pressed in before the lever can be moved between certain positions Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock see page 162 Adaptive gear change patterns The adaptive gear change pattern function adapts gear changing to the prevailing driv ing conditions The transmission control module senses the engine load vehicle speed and temperature
254. surized hot coolant and vapour can escape These can cause injury to your eyes and burns Open the cap slowly to release the pressure before removing it 3 Have the car s cooling system checked at a Saab dealer Starting and driving 183 184 Starting and driving Towing a trailer e Do not drive with a trailer on inclines steeper than 15 The load on the drive front wheels will be so low that the wheels can start to spin and prevent further progress In addition the car s parking brake may not always be sufficient to hold the car and trailer securely as the wheels may start to slide Always apply the trailer s parking brake when unhitching it There is otherwise a risk of personal injury or damage to the bumper should the trailer start to roll When you hitch up the trailer be sure to attach its safety chains to the holes by the hitch Make sure you are familiar with the legal requirements regarding speed limits for towing maximum trailer weights trailer braking requirements and also any spe cial driving licence provisions Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are available as accessories These are designed for a max imum trailer weight of 3500 Ibs 1588 kg with trailer brakes An electrical connection for the towbar and an electrical unit are provided in the electri cal centre on the left hand side of the lug gage compartment The Saab genuine electrical socket enab
255. t tires tend to wear faster than the rear ones New tires should always be fitted in pairs so that tires on the same axle have the same amount of tread Store wheels lying flat or hanging never standing upright NOTICE Always consult your Saab dealer before changing the car s wheels or tires on your Saab Wide wheels and tires with side walls that are too low can be damaged in potholes etc e cause springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings to be overloaded e affect the function of the Electronic Stability Program ESP The speed and load limits of the tires must not be exceeded see page 242 Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted on the Saab 9 3 for reasons above The permissible offset is 1 61 inch 41 mm Carcare 237 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily it was devel oped for use on your vehicle See Compact spare on page 246 If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only rad
256. t with the front section of the front lever 20 Adjusting the rake angle Backrest rake angle The backrest should be upright during driving so that the safety belt airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash in particular a rear end crash Adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever Adjusting the lumbar support Driver s seat in Sport Sedan Lumbar support driver s seat Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob Memory function buttons Memory function option WARNING The legroom of the electrically operated drivers seat can always be adjusted whether or not a front door is open and irrespective of the position of the ignition switch When the ignition is ON all seat settings can be adjusted When the door is open and before the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch all seat settings can be adjusted for up to 20 minutes The memory also includes the door mirror settings Storing and restoring settings 1 Adjust the seat and the door mirrors The lumbar support is not included by the memory function 2 Press and hold the M button and then press one of the preselect buttons 1 2 or 3 A chime will sound to confirm that the settings have been saved To recall programmed settings press and hold the desired memory button until the seat and door mirrors adopt their pro gramm
257. taking Following this the next higher gear will be selected at the optimum engine speed unless you ease off the accelerator before reaching this Driving in hilly country with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads To avoid the transmission fluid overheating always drive with the selector lever in the D posi tion The adaptive gear change patterns are then active High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can also cause the transmission fluid to overheat Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid J N WARNING Remember to use the braking effect of the engine 1st 2nd or 3rd gear when you are descending long or steep hills to spare the brakes Overheating can cause the brakes to fade starting and driving 161 Towing Towing of cars with automatic transmission see page 190 Descending hills If the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hill despite the acceler ator being released the control module will change down If you desire more powerful engine braking manually select a lower gear see page 164 162 Limp home Starting and driving NOTICE Do not tow a trailer if limp home mode is engaged If the transmission malfunctions the control module will activate limp home mode Driv ability will be affected to varying degrees The following message is shown on the
258. tart immediately Failure to strictly follow these instructions can result in damage to the catalytic con verter and associated components and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions NOTICE If the car runs out of gas air may be drawn in with the fuel which in turn can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating If the engine is being run with the car ona rolling road or dynamometer to ensure adequate cooling air must be blown into the engine compartment and under the car at a rate equivalent to the ram air effect that would obtain at the corre sponding road speed Engine management system with catalytic converter 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor 3 Catalytic converter Refueling If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Gasoline fumes are highly explosive Therefore never smoke while refueling never use gasoline for any purpose other than as engine fuel gasoline is extremely flammable and can cause severe burns No open or exposed flames near gasoline do not use a mobile phone at the same time as refueling NOTICE e Do not overfill Fuel should not come right up t
259. tch Key not accepted Error when remote control Contact Saab dealer inserted into ignition switch Remote control battery Battery needs replacing See page 48 low Replace battery Check of the number of remote controls programmed for your car See page 47 2 standard key Key No 1 Alarm has been triggered since being armed The alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked Error when immobilizer code checked Immobilizer failure Try starting again Contact Saab dealer 9 3 Convertible 55 9 3 Convertible Advice on soft top Rollover Pop up Bars ____ 70 operation____ _ 56 Electric windows 71 Operating the soft top __ 9 Interior lighting 72 Raising the soft top Unlocking the trunk lid manually s manually 73 SID warnings and Manually opening the messages _____ 65 fuel filler door 74 Easy entry 67 Placing two golf bags Head restraints _ _ _ 68 in the trunk 74 Safety belts rear seat Convertible 69 56 9 3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation Once you have raised the soft top and before driving off always check that the soft top is properly engaged with the wind shield rail Once you have folded the soft top and before driving off check that the soft top cover is locked Do not operate the soft top in tempera tures below 23 F 5 C Note that certain automatic car washes can damage the soft top This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers
260. te control or if you are sitting in the car by turning the ignition to ON see below Turns off lights and horn Unlocks car Turns off lights and horn Car remains locked Turns off lights and horn Unlocks trunk Turns off lights and horn Turns on exterior and cabin light ing Car remains locked If sitting in the car Turn the remote control to ON in the ignition switch NOTICE e It is possible to inadvertently deacti vate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car ifthe button on the key is pressed by mistake when the car Is still within its range When locking the car by remote control in extremely cold weather it is advisable to check that the lock system has operated properly To do so check that the interior locking buttons are all down If not unlock and relock the car again Panic function The car alarm includes a panic function This function allows the alarm to be started manually for example to attract attention The panic alarm can only be activated while the car is stationary The alarm is silenced if the car is driven off When the alarm is tripped the lights and horn come on for 3 minutes or until you press one of the remote control buttons To start the alarm manually proceed as follows e Press and hold the _ button on the remote control for more than 2 seconds or if you are sitting in the car Press and hold the EJ or e button on one of the front doors for mo
261. th the skin seek medical help 194 Starting and driving NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty Trying to start your car by pushing or pull ing it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transmission If you have an automatic transmission your vehicle cannot be started by pushing or pulling it It is essential when a donor battery is to be used to jump start the car that the jump leads be connected correctly to prevent arcing To jump start your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system is nota 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If a poor connection on the negative jumper cable should exist it is possible for damage to be caused to electrical systems components of either vehicle should inadvertent contact be made You would not be able to start your car and bad grounding could damage the electrical systems J N WARNING You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi cle Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in Neutral 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off lights that are not needed and radios
262. that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall per formance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel bal ancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pull ing one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the One it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new Saab original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Carcare 239 Used Replacement Wheels Pu
263. that the valve protrudes through the marked recess in the wheel cover IB2520 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact sur faces between the wheel and brake disc 7 Retouching the wheel bolts after twenty or so miles Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lb 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lb 110 Nm We advise against using wheels with large ventilation slots in winter as the brake com ponents are then more exposed to slush road salt and grit If you fit wheels of a different dimension the speedometer can be reprogrammed to ensure it is as accurate as possible Contact a Saab dealer Driving with tire chains see page 182 1B2762 Do not wipe away the grease in the wheel hub Grease the surfaces indicated with a thin layer of grease Tightening sequence wheel bolts Safety belts If the car is involved in a crash the safety belts belt pretensioners and other asso ciated components must be inspected at a Saab dealer Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belts yourself but visit a Saab dealer Check the function of the safety belts regu larly as follows e Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply The safety belt should lock and it should not be possible to withdraw it further Check the anchorage points in the floor They must not have suffered rust damage If a belt is worn or has any fraying edges it should be replaced Sa
264. time reducing unwanted engine noise The gearbox located on the right viewed from the front is integrated with the engine Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet all applicable emission control standards The engine family and appropriate tune up specifications are iden tified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender These engine families meet applicable EPA Federal Standards California State Stan dards and Canadian Federal Standards and are equipped with the following systems e sequential multiport fuel injection system e three way catalytic converter e crankcase emissions control system e evaporative emission system Carcare 199 Emission control systems The systems for controlling emissions to the atmosphere require regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the service program In addition to meeting the exhaust emission regulations and thereby helping to keep the environmentclean acorrectly tuned engine will also give maximum fuel economy Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm In addi tion certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm 2
265. to the chassis such as a change of wheels shock absorbers or springs could affect the function of the ESP system Always consult your Saab dealer before changing any chassis components Parking brake e Always apply the parking brake when you park the car If the car is to be left parked for a long time refer to page 175 e Always apply the parking brake before removing the remote control e Do not use the parking brake while driving e Grasp the parking brake lever in such away that no fingers get trapped when you release the parking brake The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats The brake acts on the rear wheels When the parking brake is applied the indicator light on the main instru ment panel will come on To release the parking brake lift the lever slightly pull the release button on the under side of the lever and lower the lever If conditions allow it is best if the brake pedal is not depressed or only depressed as little as necessary so as to stop the car from rolling when the parking brake is applied To facilitate releasing the parking brake depress the brake pedal This is especially appropriate if the car is standing on a hill Correct hold If the parking brake is applied when the car Starts off the following message will appear on the SID Release parking brake Starting and driving 173 Parking e Never leave children or pets unat tended in
266. tting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause a crash If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cool ing speedometer or odometer calibra tion headlamp aim bumper height vehi cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a tire on page 248 When fitting just one new pair of tires these should be fitted to the rear wheels as these are more critical to the direc tional stability of the car e g on braking or in a skid The existing rear wheels should therefore be moved to the front 240 Car care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Notice If your vehicle does not have If your vehicle has 225 45 R17 size tires don t use tire chains there s not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area
267. updated during the journey based on the average speed since Dist was set The speed of the car must exceed 12 mph 20 km h By selecting Dist during the journey you can see how much distance is left to travel When Dist reaches zero it acts as a trip meter The tip meter starts from the distance that was set previously Calculating the requisite average speed What average speed do need to maintain to get to my destination in time This function should be used before starting out a journey To calculate the requisite average speed the distance must first be given First set the distance under Dist 1 Then use the INFO dial to select the Arriv function 2 Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation 3 Turn the INFO dial to set the estimated time of arrival 4 Press the INFO dial to finish setup The average speed Speed will be shown for 10 seconds This average speed will be updated during the journey Setting the date 1 Select the Date function using the INFO dial Press and hold the INFO dial until given audible confirmation Turn the INFO dial to set the year Press the INFO dial Turn the INFO dial to set the month Press the INFO dial Turn the INFO dial to set the day Confirm the setting by pressing the INFO dial NO CONDO OF W Instruments and controls 91 NIGHTPANEL To improve night driving conditions inside the car the Night Panel mode can be selected In this mode
268. us that are grounded or connected to the mains must be connected to the car during charging or jump starting The charger or starter unit must under no conditions produce a voltage greater than e 16V continuous e 18V for 60 min If you are unsure about the charge rating of the unit disconnect the battery clamp from the positive terminal before connecting the unit to the battery 196 Starting and driving For long trips Before starting off on a long journey it is advisable to have your car inspected by your Saab dealer Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs wiper blades fuses a drive belt poly V belt and the like You can check some points yourself before hand e Check that no oil or fuel leaks out of the engine or gearbox transmission e Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels Check also for leaks Inspect the drive belt poly V belt and replace if it shows any signs of wear Check the battery charge Check the tires for tread pattern and air pressure including the compact spare tire e Take an extra remote control and keep it separate Check the brakes Check all bulbs e Check for the presence of the tool kit and jack in the car Hood Engine Engine bay Engine oil Air filter Transmission fluid Coolant Brake clutch fluid and brake pads Power steering Battery Drive belt Wipers and washers ___ Wiper blades Changi
269. verriding the sunroof pinch protection Emergency operation of the sunroof In an emergency such as if there is an elec trical failure the sunroof can be operated with a screwdriver Remove the lens from the roof console Use a screwdriver to press in the pin in the slot in the center of the motor shaft and turn the screwdriver Turn clockwise to close the sunroof when in ventilation position Turn counter clockwise to close when in open position 1 Interior lighting always off 2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors 3 Interior lighting on continuously Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light floor lighting and cour tesy lights in the doors certain variants only The light switch for the interior lighting is located on the roof console by the rear view mirror When the switch is in the mid position door activated the interior lighting will come on e When the car is unlocked e When a door is opened and the ignition is OFF e When the remote control is removed from the ignition switch The lighting goes out e When the car is locked e When the ignition is turned on e Approx 20 s after closing all doors The lights are dimmed out gradually Ifa door is left open and the light switch is in position 2 or 3 and the ignition is OFF the interior lighting will be switched off automat ically after 20 minutes to save the battery 129 Interior
270. verse feature as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufac tured before April 1 1982 A garage door opener which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety standards Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death Buttons for garage opener autodimming and compass 1 3 Garage opener 4 LED 5 Autodimming compass ON OFF 6 Compass bearing Retain your original garage door opener transmitter for future programming proce dures i e new vehicle purchase It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed garage opener buttons be erased for security purposes see page 138 Preparations for first time programming Before programming the garage opener for the first time you must delete any factory codes Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds The garage opener is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time begin ning with Programming step 2 Programming The garage opener can record and store the frequencies of three different remote con trols The battery in the remote control should be fairly new for programming to work well Do not repeat Programming step two to train additional devices to
271. verviews given on page 3 6 A list of content is given at the beginning of each section of the man ual and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Ser vice Record booklet which contains impor tant warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out Also included is a Quick Reference Guide an Infotainment System manual tire warran ties and U S customers a dealer directory with Roadside Assistance Program infor mation Failure to heed warnings may cause personal injury NOTICE NOTICE texts warns of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to incorpo rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice If you have any questions concerning your car its equipment the warranty conditions etc your Saab dealer will be pleased to help or you may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the U S at 1 800 955 9007 or email them at saab crm saabusa com In Canada please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 263 1999 Enjoy the road ahead Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB Instrument panel Cruise Control Dire
272. when you accelerate or drive uphill is con sidered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knock ing your engine needs service 156 Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet spec ifications which were developed by automo bile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Auto mobile Manufacturers at www autoalli ance org fuel_charter htm Gasoline meet ing these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline Starting and driving California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speci fications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE on page 79 If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by y
273. which are adjustable can be cleaned with a pin if necessary Changing bulbs Before changing a bulb in the engine bay switch off the engine to avoid the danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts The radiator fan can cut in even when the engine Is switched off NOTICE Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb to avoid possible short circuiting Autochecking of lights The bulbs that are most important from the point of view of traffic safety are monitored by the car s electrical system If one of these bulbs should fail a message will be displayed on the SID Example of SID message SN L Ci Left low beam failure i The following bulbs are not checked parking lights front fog lights reversing lights license plate lighting side marker lights and side direction indicators Carcare 213 If a stop light bulb fails Ifa stop light bulb fails the adjacent taillight will act as a stop light to ensure traffic safety Change the broken bulb when possible All rear light bulbs are of the same type and rated 21 W with the exception of the license plate lighting which is rated 5 W Wrong bulb fitted If a dipped or main beam bulb of too high a rating is fitted a bulb failure message will be shown on the SID a too high wattage bulb can damage the reflector If the following message is displayed but the bulb shines it is most likely that an incorrect bulb has been fitted X Rig
274. will not flash for 3 s and it will not be possi ble to start the car If the immobilizer system malfunctions the Saab Information Display SID displays Immobilizer failure ebb i Try starting again e Contact Saab dealer 50 Security If when inserted into the ignition switch there is a problem checking the electronic code of the remote control the following message will appear on the SID Key not accepted Contact Saab dealer Visit a Saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified Car alarm Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous It is also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed The car alarm is armed when the car is locked with the remote control The car alarm will not be armed if you lock the car with the traditional key see page 44 All the doors the hood and the trunk lid are monitored by the alarm The alarm is armed 11 seconds after the car has been locked by remote control During the delay period the LED shines constanily It will then start to flash once every 3 seconds The LED is located on the dashboard Ifa door or the trunk lid is open when the car is locked with the remote control the LED will flash 3 times per second for 11 seconds Check that the doors hood and trunk lid are closed If the signal persists contact a Saab dealer to have the problem checked a
275. window area between the front and rear roof pillars If the airbag system registers forces equiv alent to a high speed frontal crash Stage II for the steering wheel and passenger airbags the inflatable curtains will also be deployed Inflated inflatable curtain sport Sedan Prohibited seating position For optimal protection do not sit too close to the door Bear this in mind for example if someone is sleeping in the car The inflat able curtain comes down from the headlin ing and covers a large portion of the side windows Airbag warning lamp e If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly See page 81 e The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash e To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After an airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated Some compo nents of the airbag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s frontal airbag the instrument panel for the right front passen ger s frontal airbag or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag
276. wing when the compact spare tire is fitted e The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing a tire e Do not drive further than necessary with the compact spare fitted the maximum life of the tire is only just over 2 000 miles approx 3 500 km Refit the standard tire as soon as possi ble Important considerations when driving with a compact spare tire e The car s ground clearance is reduced The car must not be driven with more than one compact spare tire at a time Avoid driving against the curb Do not use snow chains Do not fit the wheel cover this would conceal the warning text NOTICE To avoid damaging a alloy wheel of a punctured tire this can be temporarily placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest work shop As a general rule all heavy loads must be well secured in the trunk see page 143 Starting and driving 193 Jump starting e When working on the battery highly explosive gas can build up A spark could ignite this gas that collects around the battery Therefore always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the battery The battery contains corrosive sulphu ric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes onto skin or clothing wash the affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quan tity makes contact wi
277. witch on the ABS warning light if a fault is detected in the system see page 78 The following message will appear on the SID and corresponding symbol on main instrument unit if a fault is detected Antilock brake malfunction Contact Saab dealer 168 Starting and driving The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel snow or ice but because the wheels cannot lock up steer ing control is retained When the ABS system operates you will feel the brake pedal pulsate and hear a ticking noise both of which are perfectly normal Apply the brake pedal with full force you cannot press too hard declutch and if nec essary steer to safety Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger is past The above is critical If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to the brake pedal This means that the driver can brake genily to test the condi tion of the road and adapt their driving accordingly It is well worth practising the use of ABS brakes on a skid pan or other suitable facility Braking with ABS brakes Indication that the system is operating pulsating brake pedal and ticking noise Pape es qe SNe a a ae Braking with ABS evasive steering Starting and driving 169 If the two front wheels are rotating at the Traction Control System TCS Anti spin system WARNING When driving
278. xing or polishing Touching up the paint Damaged paintwork should be treated as soon as it is discovered the longer it is left the greater the risk of corrosion The anti corrosion warranty does not cover corrosion resulting from untreated defects Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals However you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself The nec essary tools and materials such as primer touch up paint and brushes are available from your Saab dealer In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork where the metal has not been exposed and an undamaged layer of paint remains touch up paint can usually be applied directly after any dirt has been scraped away using a pointed knife If corrosion has already set in such as the result of stone chip damage use a pointed knife to scrape off all surface rust If possi ble the damaged area should be taken back to the bare metal The metal should 254 Car care then be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush After the primer has dried apply several thin layers of topcoat until the surface of the repaired area is flush with the surrounding paintwork Stir both primer and touch up paint thor oughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next Two coat enamel As the name implies two coat enamel is applied in two operations The first coat the b
279. y Doors 42 Central locking 42 Car alarm 50 42 security Doors Open the door by lifting the door handle The following message appears on the Saab Information Display SID if a door is not closed text displayed first when vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph 25 km h and the door has still not been closed Ai Close doors 4 Central locking Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous Itis also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed Remote control The remote control and ignition key are inte grated in one unit and referred to in this manual as the remote control The remote control contains a mechanical key referred to in this manual as the tradi tional key This traditional key can be used in an emergency to lock or unlock the driver s door from outside see page 44 This key does not fit the ignition switch A key code number is supplied with your car This number needs to be quoted for ordering a new traditional key contained in the remote control Therefore keep this number in a safe place The remote control contains an electronic code that is unique to your car When the remote control is inserted into the ignition switch this code is checked If the code is incorrect the car will not start The car is supplied with two remote con trols It is possible to have up to five remote controls
280. y objects Do not spray the sensors with a pressure washer as this can damage them Reversing alongside a wall If the distance between an object and a corner sensor does not change for 2 seconds for example if you are reversing alongside a wall the system will switch to monitoring straight back The system indi cates if the distance to the wall decreases again Starting and driving 177 Cars with trailer hitch If the car has a trailer hitch and its wiring is correctly connected to the car s electrical system the Saab Parking Assistance auto matically compensates for the protrusion of the tow bar If a camper or trailer is hitched up and the trailer hitch wiring is correctly connected to the car s electrics the system is automati cally deactivated You can temporarily deactivate the Saab Parking Assistance as follows e Engage reverse and press the CLEAR button on the SID control panel The system will be reactivated the next time you engage reverse 178 Error messages If the system malfunctions the following message will appear on the SID Parking assistance P24 malfunction Contact Saab dealer Starting and driving If the system is subject to interference the following message will be shown on the SID P If this message appears clean the sensors The sensors are located in the black trim on the rear bumper Parking assistance sensor interference The system can be sw
281. your Saab dealer The car is provided with two top tether anchorages Use the one that is right behind the seating position in which the child restraint is to be installed and attach the restraint as follows 1 Remove the head restraint on the seat ing position where the child restraint shall be fitted 2 Place the child restraint in the rear seat 3 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the lower anchor How to take away the head restraint 1 Raise the head restraint 2 Push the catch forward and pull the head restraint straight upward ages ISOFIX or the safety belts as described in the child restraint installa tion instruction 4 Attach the tether to the anchorage 5 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 6 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that the restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars on the safety belts and the top tether strap 7 Putthe head restraint back on and make sure it is secure mounted Adjust it in its highest position Safety 27 Top tether anchorages in the rear seat J N WARNING If the size of the child restraint makes it impossible to put the head restraint back on place it in the trunk 28 Safety Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt Failure to follow all the manufacturer s instructions on the use of child restraint system

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