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Saab 2004 9-3 Owner's Manual

Summary of 2004 9-3

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    1 owner’s manual saab 9-3 m2004 © saab automobile ab 2003 service readiness, saab automobile ab, trollhättan, sweden printed in sweden safety 10 security 39 9-3 convertible 53 instruments and controls 73 interior equipment 115 starting and driving 139 car care 191 customer assistance and information...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    2 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: • 2.0t 175 hp • 2.0 turbo 210 hp although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not specif...

  • Page 3: Instrument Panel

    3 instrument panel changing bulbs __________ 208 front fog lights___________ 93 headlight levelling ________ 91 high/low beam __________ 92 parking lights____________ 91 rear fog light ____________ 93 cruise control ___________ 159 direction indicators _______ 93 high/low beam control stalk 92 fuel ...

  • Page 4: Exterior

    4 exterior anti-corrosion treatment ___ 253 body __________________ 251 service program _________ 262 sunroof ________________ 120 touching up paintwork ____ 251 washing _______________ 250 waxing and polishing _____ 251 brake lights _____________ 215 changing bulbs __________ 208 light switches ___...

  • Page 5: Interior

    5 interior airbag _________________ 28 steering wheel adjustment _ 116 steering _______________ 273 interior rearview mirror _________ 129 vanity mirror _________________ 124 door mirrors__________________ 128 airbag_________________ 28 child safety locks ________ 44 child seats _____________ 21 saf...

  • Page 6: Engine Bay

    6 engine bay color code______________ 278 engine number __________ 278 gearbox number _________ 278 warning labels __________ 7 vehicle identification number 278 alternator ______________ 205 drive belt _______________ 205 exhaust emission control __ 145 ignition system __________ 272 simple trouble...

  • Page 7: Warning Labels

    7 coolant: never open when engine hot! Radiator fan: radiator fan may start at any time. Battery: • no sparks, flames or smoking • shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury • sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns • flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fas...

  • Page 8

    8 changing wheels: use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 1980 lbs. (900 kg). Contact a saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights. Death or serious injury can occur • children 12 and under can be kil...

  • Page 9

    9 no sparks, flames or smoking buckle up refer to the owner’s manual airbag shield eyes never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat keep out of reach of children electric windows battery acid contains sul- phuric acid deactivating of rear window switches risk of explosive gas central locking, ...

  • Page 10: Safety

    10 safety safety belts ___________ 11 seats ________________ 16 head restraints ________ 20 child safety ___________ 21 airbag________________ 28 safety.

  • Page 11: Safety Belts

    11 safety safety belts 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 i...

  • Page 12

    12 safety correct position for safety belt 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 ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. •...

  • Page 13

    13 safety 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. T...

  • Page 14

    14 safety 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 sport sedan: the front safety belts are equipped with pret...

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    15 safety safety belts, rear seat safety belts rear seat, convertible, see page 67 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 should...

  • Page 16: Seats

    16 safety seats manually adjusted front seats the following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: • height sport sedan - driver’s seat convertible - passenger seats • legroom sport sedan - both seats convertible - passenger seats • backrest rake angle sport sedan - ...

  • Page 17

    17 safety legroom adjustment lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position. Backrest rake angle to find the most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest. Lumbar support, sport sedan adjust the firmness of the lumbar s...

  • Page 18

    18 safety electrically adjustable front seats (option) 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...

  • Page 19

    19 safety backrest rake angle adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever. Lumbar support, driver’s seat adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob. Memory function (option) warning the backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and ba...

  • Page 20: Head Restraints

    20 safety 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 setti...

  • Page 21: Child Safety

    21 safety child safety warning • children must always be suitably restrained in the car. • death or serious injury can occur • children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the airbag • the back seat is the safest place for children • never put a rear-facing child seat in...

  • Page 22

    22 safety 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 ...

  • Page 23

    23 safety lower anchorages (isofix) in the rear seat, sport sedan lower anchorages (isofix) in the rear seat, convertible.

  • Page 24

    24 safety 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 th...

  • Page 25

    25 safety child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats sport sedan convertible, see page 26 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. The car i...

  • Page 26

    26 safety child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats convertible 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. The car is provided with two top t...

  • Page 27

    27 safety installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt 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 instructi...

  • Page 28: Airbag

    28 safety 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 pi...

  • Page 29

    29 safety 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. There are two impact sensors on the front bumper, under the lacquered shell. Very soon after the moment o...

  • Page 30

    30 safety airbag system 1 steering wheel with integral airbag 2 passenger airbag 3 side airbag 4 inflatable curtain (sport sedan only) 5 sensors in front bumper 6 sensor, side-impact protection 7 sensor, side-impact protection (sport sedan only) 8 electronic control module and central sensor (sdm) a...

  • Page 31

    31 safety warning • 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 ...

  • Page 32

    32 safety front passenger seat the system is the same as that used on the driver’s side. The airbag systems are interconnected and have a common warning light . The pas- senger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked "airbag". Both airbags will be inflated in ...

  • Page 33

    33 safety head protection the pillar trim and headlining (not converti- ble soft top) are designed to absorb energy, softening possible blows to the head. After a crash, these items must be changed in the seat positions that were occupied. Never fit accessories to the pillar trim or headlining as th...

  • Page 34

    34 safety inflatable curtains, sport sedan warning • do not sit with your head rested 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 protect...

  • Page 35

    35 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 red...

  • Page 36

    36 safety airbag warning lamp 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 warning • if the airbag readiness light stays on after you s...

  • Page 37

    37 safety 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 fron...

  • Page 38

    38 safety how loud is the inflation? The noise of the inflation is certainly loud, but it is of an very short duration and will not damage your hearing. For a short time after- wards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears. Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of t...

  • Page 39: Security

    39 security doors ________________ 40 central locking ________ 40 car alarm _____________ 48 security.

  • Page 40: Doors

    40 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): central locking remote control the remote...

  • Page 41

    41 security remote control functions *) parking lights, side direction indicators, taillights and license plate lighting. Notice the remote control contains delicate electronics. • do not expose it to water. • avoid rough handling. • do not place the remote control where it may be subjected to high ...

  • Page 42

    42 security locking/unlocking the car remote locking and unlocking also control the car alarm. Remote locking press the button once: all doors and the trunk lid locked. The hazard warning lights will flash once to confirm. Remote unlocking pressing the button once: the driver´s door is unlocked. Pre...

  • Page 43

    43 security 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 th...

  • Page 44

    44 security switches on front doors the central locking can also be operated from inside the car using the button by each front door handle. • locking the car with the remote control renders these buttons inoperative. • if you are sitting in the car and press the button on the driver’s door, this wi...

  • Page 45

    45 security 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. Reprogramming lock system functions certain lock system functions ca...

  • Page 46

    46 security changing the key battery when the voltage of the remote control bat- tery drops below a certain level, the saab information display (sid) will display: change the battery as soon as possible to avoid malfunctioning. Battery type: for optimum performance in all temperatures and good servi...

  • Page 47

    47 security 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 a click. Avoid pressing the buttons. Reinsert the trad...

  • Page 48: Car Alarm

    48 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: visit a saab dealer to have the problem checked and rectified. Car alarm the car alarm is armed when the car is locked with the...

  • Page 49

    49 security 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: if a fault arises in the car alarm system, the s...

  • Page 50

    50 security 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, ...

  • Page 51

    51 security overview of functions locking/arming direction indicators flash once. Unlocking/ disarming direction indicators flash twice. Unlocking/ disarming trunk lid direction indicators flash three times. Alarm triggered direction indicators flash for 5 min. The horn sounds for 30-second interval...

  • Page 52

    52 security quick guide, led and saab information display (sid) messages activity led signal arming (delay period) shines for 11 s. Alarm armed flashes once every 3 s. Disarming extinguishes. Alarm not armed off. A door, the hood or the tailgate is open or opened during the delay period. Flashes for...

  • Page 53: 9-3 Convertible

    53 9-3 convertible advice on soft top operation ___________ 54 operating the soft top __ 55 raising the soft top manually ___________ 60 sid warnings and messages __________ 63 "easy entry"__________ 65 head restraints _______ 66 safety belts, rear seat, convertible _________ 67 roll-over protection...

  • Page 54: Advice On Soft Top

    54 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 ope...

  • Page 55: Operating The Soft Top

    55 9-3 convertible operating the soft top read the "advice on soft top operation" section on page 54 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 o...

  • Page 56

    56 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 i...

  • Page 57

    57 9-3 convertible 3 soft top folded. 4 the soft top cover is closed. 1 rear window raised. Soft top storage in luggage compartment lowered. 2 the soft top cover is opened. A 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm).

  • Page 58

    58 9-3 convertible raising the following conditions must be fulfilled for raising the soft top: • vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). • battery voltage must exceed 10 v. • the trunk lid must be locked. 1 start the engine and let it idle. Clearance for soft top operation: height, min. 7.2...

  • Page 59

    59 9-3 convertible 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" (5 cm.

  • Page 60: Raising The Soft Top

    60 9-3 convertible raising the soft top manually 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, the trunk must be unlocked...

  • Page 61

    61 9-3 convertible 4 close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it will obstruct the soft top cover. 5 open the soft top cover, upward and backward. 6 tip forward the front seat backrests. 7 before raising the soft top, the two catches in the leading edge of the soft top must be opened. Stand in the rea...

  • Page 62

    62 9-3 convertible 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 anticlockwise. Check that the soft top is properly locked in place by pressing up the front edge. The soft top must not move upward. 9 lift up ...

  • Page 63: Sid Warnings And Messages

    63 9-3 convertible cause suitable action soft top front not locked. Try again. Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield. • move the car so that it is standing level if on a steep slope. • press the soft top button to fold the soft top slightly. Fold the soft top again. Soft to...

  • Page 64

    64 9-3 convertible battery low. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation. Release and lower roll over bars. Contact saab dealer. One or both roll bars are extended. Press down the roll bars and try again, see page 68. Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles and try again. O...

  • Page 65: "easy Entry"

    65 9-3 convertible "easy entry" to facilitate getting in and out of the rear seat, the front seats can be slid forward. 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 sli...

  • Page 66: Head Restraints

    66 9-3 convertible head restraints the front seats are equipped with saab active head restraints (sahrs). These 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 c...

  • Page 67: Safety Belts, Rear Seat,

    67 9-3 convertible 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...

  • Page 68: Roll-Over Protection

    68 9-3 convertible roll-over protection the roll-over protection is part of the car’s crash safety system and consists of a roll bar behind each rear seat head restraint, the windshield frame and the seatbelt pre- tensioners. The roll bars and seatbelt pretensioners are deployed automatically if the...

  • Page 69: Electric Windows

    69 9-3 convertible electric windows to open soft 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 folded, the rear side window is also low- ...

  • Page 70: Interior Lighting

    70 9-3 convertible 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 switches are located in the roof con- sole. The cabin lighting comes on: • when a door is opened and the ignition is ...

  • Page 71: Unlocking The Trunk Lid

    71 9-3 convertible 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 46). 2 carefully prise off the round cover using your ...

  • Page 72: Placing Two Golf Bags

    72 9-3 convertible 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 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 f...

  • Page 73: Instruments and Controls

    73 instruments and controls warning and indicator lights _______________ 74 instruments ___________ 78 information display, main instrument panel _ 81 saab information display (sid)________________ 83 switches _____________ 91 wipers and washers ____ 95 manual climate-control system______________ 98...

  • Page 74: Warning And Indicator

    74 instruments and controls warning and indicator lights the following warning and indicate lights are found on the main instrument panel. This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. The following message is shown on the saab information display (sid): the brake ...

  • Page 75

    75 instruments and controls 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 196). The following message is shown on the saab in...

  • Page 76

    76 instruments and controls this light shows when the high beam is on (see page 92). This light indicates when the front fog lights are on (see page 93). The front fog lights are switched off auto- matically when the engine is switched off. When the fog lights are next needed, they will have to be s...

  • Page 77

    77 instruments and controls this light reminds the driver to buckle up. This light comes on when the parking brake is applied (see page 167). The parking brake is mechanical and oper- ates on the rear wheels. This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occured in the airbag system. The fo...

  • Page 78: Instruments

    78 instruments and controls this light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel left in the tank. This light indicates that the headlights or parking lights are on. This light comes on when the system is engaged. Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel the warning ...

  • Page 79

    79 instruments and controls odometer and trip meter the odometer records the distance trav- 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). Reset but...

  • Page 80

    80 instruments and controls 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 un...

  • Page 81: Information Display,

    81 instruments and controls 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...

  • Page 82

    82 instruments and controls cars with automatic transmission: • 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 displa...

  • Page 83: Saab Information

    83 instruments and controls the following message is shown on the saab information display (sid): or if so, have the system checked at a saab dealer. See also traction control system (tcs) on page 163 and electronic stability program (esp) on page 165. Saab information display (sid) various types of...

  • Page 84

    84 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. Trip computer function of the sid sid contains the following functions: park assistance, page 172. Spa on spa...

  • Page 85

    85 instruments and controls when the engine is started, the function that was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed, with the following exceptions: • temp is displayed if the outside tempera- ture is between 26 and 38°f (–3 and +3°c). • d.T.E is displayed if less than or equal to 30...

  • Page 86

    86 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...

  • Page 87

    87 instruments and controls calculating the requisite average speed (what average speed do i 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 dist...

  • Page 88

    88 instruments and controls under profiler you can choose whether the entire speedometer 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 ...

  • Page 89

    89 instruments and controls 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. If the alarm is not activated: set using the info dial. If the alarm is activated (set...

  • Page 90

    90 instruments and controls explanation of the various selections under system settings. System settings language (the number of languages can vary between markets.) english french german italian spanish swedish unit metric imperial us speed scale illum. 0–160 mph 0–90 mph service info service data ...

  • Page 91: Switches

    91 instruments and controls switches 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. The parking lights can be turned on irre- spective of the position o...

  • Page 92

    92 instruments and controls 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 co...

  • Page 93

    93 instruments and controls 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 ...

  • Page 94

    94 instruments and controls hazard warning 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 in...

  • Page 95: Wipers And Washers

    95 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...

  • Page 96

    96 instruments and controls rain sensor (option) 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- ci...

  • Page 97

    97 instruments and controls adjusting sensitivity the sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted under profiler. If you increase the 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...

  • Page 98: Manual Climate-Control

    98 instruments and controls 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 pa...

  • Page 99

    99 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: • defroster and floor • panel and floor • defroster, p...

  • Page 100

    100 instruments and controls defroster panel floor defroster, panel and floor winter – defroster winter – comfort setting summer – overcast summer – sunny settings for various weather conditions.

  • Page 101

    101 instruments and controls 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...

  • Page 102

    102 instruments and controls 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 hea...

  • Page 103: Automatic Climate-

    103 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 openi...

  • Page 104

    104 instruments and controls 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 choose the single zone setting, the entire cabin is treated as one zone. If you choose the ...

  • Page 105

    105 instruments and controls the system uses four sensors: • outside air temperature sensor • cabin air temperature sensor • sun sensor • 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...

  • Page 106

    106 instruments and controls functions 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. Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and...

  • Page 107

    107 instruments and controls to turn the system off, press and hold (or press repeatedly) the button to reduce the fan speed 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 but...

  • Page 108

    108 instruments and controls recirculation is controlled manually. Recirculation is not selected when the engine is started (fresh air mode). Press or to increase or decrease the fan speed. This sets the fan speed (fan speed shown on display). Refer also to profiler regarding the possibility to incr...

  • Page 109

    109 instruments and controls shown below are several examples of air distribution. Windshield panel floor, front and rear windshield – floor (front and rear).

  • Page 110

    110 instruments and controls 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 likely to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity, or when passengers are pers...

  • Page 111

    111 instruments and controls 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 112. Three heating levels are available. Pressing the button once will turn the heat...

  • Page 112

    112 instruments and controls 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: • auto goes out. • heating, air distribution and fan speed are not affected. • recircu...

  • Page 113

    113 instruments and controls explanation of how the acc system can be customized under profiler. Climate system rear defroster auto manual heated seats auto manual fan settings high speed medium speed low speed air distribution auto manual windshield panel floor a/c mode auto a/c off dual/single zon...

  • Page 114

    114 instruments and controls fan settings high speed: this selection give a slightly higher fan speed than medium speed though with continued automatic regulation. Medium speed: normal automatic fan speed. This is one of the default settings. Low speed: this selection give a slightly lower fan speed...

  • Page 115: Interior Equipment

    115 interior equipment steering wheel adjustment _________ 116 electric windows ______ 117 sunroof (optional) _____ 120 interior lighting _______ 123 cup holder ___________ 124 power outlet _________ 126 storage compartments _ 126 rearview mirrors______ 128 trunk _______________ 134 interior equipme...

  • Page 116: Steering Wheel

    116 interior equipment steering wheel adjustment the height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted. There is a release lever under the steering column. 1 pull down the lever to release the steer- ing wheel. 2 adjust the position of the steering wheel. 3 raise the lever to the locked positio...

  • Page 117: Electric Windows

    117 interior equipment electric windows 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 op...

  • Page 118

    118 interior equipment to close 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, re...

  • Page 119

    119 interior equipment if dirt, ice or similar 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 que...

  • Page 120: Sunroof (Optional)

    120 interior equipment sunroof (optional) 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. At the end of a journey and having removed the remote control, you can still operate the sunroof, so lo...

  • Page 121

    121 interior equipment to close 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. ...

  • Page 122

    122 interior equipment 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- ta...

  • Page 123: Interior Lighting

    123 interior equipment 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 switc...

  • Page 124: Cup Holder

    124 interior equipment sun visor illuminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised. 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 o...

  • Page 125

    125 interior equipment cup holder in fascia cup holder in center console compart- ment between front seats (certain variants only) cup holder in rear seat cushion.

  • Page 126: Power Outlet

    126 interior equipment power outlet you can use the electrical socket in the stor- age compartment (certain variants only) 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...

  • Page 127

    127 interior equipment sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air (cars with acc only). This allows the storage of chocolate and chilled drinks, for example. Storage compartment between front seats storage pocket on front edge of seats (certain variants only) storage pocket on back of seat...

  • Page 128: Rearview Mirrors

    128 interior equipment rearview mirrors door mirrors to adjust the door mirrors are electrically 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...

  • Page 129

    129 interior equipment interior rearview mirror the interior rearview mirror is of the antidaz- zle type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants have an autodimming rearview mirror. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirror. Interior rearvie...

  • Page 130

    130 interior equipment interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass (certain variants only) 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,...

  • Page 131

    131 interior equipment 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 re...

  • Page 132

    132 interior equipment 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 the indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the butto...

  • Page 133

    133 interior equipment 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 p...

  • Page 134: Trunk

    134 interior equipment trunk folding down the rear seat, sport sedan convertible: the rear seat can not be folded. Warning • 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...

  • Page 135

    135 interior equipment for greater flexibility, the rear 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 s...

  • Page 136

    136 interior equipment load-through hatch, sport sedan convertible: there are no load-through hatch. 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, switch off the engine and apply the p...

  • Page 137

    137 interior equipment 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. Tie down eyes there are tie down eyes in the trunk that s...

  • Page 138

    138 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 o...

  • Page 139: Starting And Driving

    139 starting and driving ignition switch ________ 140 steering wheel lock ____ 142 starting the engine ____ 142 important considerations for driving __________ 144 refueling ____________ 147 engine break-in period _ 151 manual transmission___ 152 automatic transmission 153 cruise control ________ 15...

  • Page 140: Ignition Switch

    140 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 lever is in position p. Notice take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the...

  • Page 141

    141 starting and driving 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. Lock position the position lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting can be turned...

  • Page 142: Steering Wheel Lock

    142 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 on...

  • Page 143

    143 starting and driving 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 ...

  • Page 144: Important

    144 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 m...

  • Page 145

    145 starting and driving if the diagnosis function detects a fault in the engine management system, the light "engine malfunction (check engine)" in the instrument panel will come on (see page 75). Have the car checked at a saab dealer as soon as possible. The following message is shown on the sid: ...

  • Page 146

    146 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 ...

  • Page 147: Refueling

    147 starting and driving refueling only use fuel from a well-known oil company. All saab gasoline engines can be driven on gasoline with an octane rating between aon 87–93. The engine management system monitors the combustion and automatically adapts to the fuel used. Always use the correct grade of...

  • Page 148

    148 starting and driving filler cap open the cap by turning it to the left. When you feel the spring release in the cap, pull the cap straight out. To secure the cap after refueling fit the cap to the fuel pipe and turn it to the right until three clicks are heard. The most effective way to prevent ...

  • Page 149

    149 starting and driving recommended fuel: for optimum performance we recommend 90 aon for 175 hp engines and 93 aon for 210 hp engines. Octane rating is determined according to the formula: where mon is the motor octane number, and ron is the research octane number. The average of these two values ...

  • Page 150

    150 starting and driving fuel (gasoline engine) use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. Use of gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 can result in severe engine damage. Damage caused by incorrect fuel being used is not covered under the terms of the new car warranty and wi...

  • Page 151: Engine Break-In Period

    151 starting and driving if your vehicle is certified to meet california emission standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet cal- ifornia specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting california emis- sions standar...

  • Page 152: Manual Transmission

    152 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 t...

  • Page 153: Automatic Transmission

    153 starting and driving automatic transmission 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 ensure tha...

  • Page 154

    154 starting and driving 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 d...

  • Page 155

    155 starting and driving lock-up the transmission’s torque converter has a lock-up function. This can lock the torque converter in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, thus reducing the engine speed and fuel con- sumption. Kick-down when the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down change is made to optimize ac...

  • Page 156

    156 starting and driving limp-home if the transmission malfunctions, the control module will activate limp-home mode. In this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are avail- able. Select 2nd gear when driving at low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds. 2nd gear must be selected manually. Select 5th gear ma...

  • Page 157

    157 starting and driving 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 p position, depress the brake pedal and press in the detent (catch) on the selector lever. Only select the p...

  • Page 158

    158 starting and driving 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 p...

  • Page 159: Cruise Control

    159 starting and driving cruise control (cruise control system) 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: the system has the following functi...

  • Page 160: Braking

    160 starting and driving to reduce the preset speed you can reduce speed in any of the follow- ing ways: • brake to the desired speed. Jog the control to set/+ or set/–. • jog the control to set/– to reduce the speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • hold the control in the set/– position until the desired spe...

  • Page 161

    161 starting and driving abs brakes 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 informatio...

  • Page 162

    162 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 n...

  • Page 163: Traction Control

    163 starting and driving traction control system (tcs) anti-spin system 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 i...

  • Page 164

    164 starting and driving 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 th...

  • Page 165: Electronic Stability

    165 starting and driving electronic stability program (esp) anti-skid system the electronic stability program employs both the antilock braking system (abs) and the traction control system (tcs). It is a safety system that helps the driver to stabi- lize the car in unusual circumstances that can oth...

  • Page 166

    166 starting and driving esp off lights up under the speedometer if: • a fault has been detected and the system has therefore been switched off • 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 wh...

  • Page 167: Parking Brake

    167 starting and driving 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 r...

  • Page 168

    168 starting and driving 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 t...

  • Page 169

    169 starting and driving 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: • drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses. • wash and wax the car. Clean the rubber seals on the hood, trunk lid and doors, and lubricate th...

  • Page 170: Saab Parking

    170 starting and driving saab parking assistance saab parking assistance (option) 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 indic...

  • Page 171

    171 starting and driving 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. ...

  • Page 172

    172 starting and driving the system can be switched 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. Explanation of spa on and sp...

  • Page 173: Economical Driving

    173 starting and driving economical driving factors affecting fuel consumption the fuel consumption of a car is greatly affected by driving conditions, climate, road conditions, speed, driving technique, and so on. Breaking-in fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break-in period (the f...

  • Page 174

    174 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 r...

  • Page 175: Driving In Cold Weather

    175 starting and driving driving in cold weather in cold weather, special attention should be paid to the following: • before driving off, make sure that the wiper blades have not frozen to the wind- shield. • remove any snow from the heating system air intakes between the hood and the windshield. •...

  • Page 176

    176 starting and driving 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 t...

  • Page 177: Driving In Hot Climates

    177 starting and driving 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 th...

  • Page 178: Towing A Trailer

    178 starting and driving towing a trailer 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 availab...

  • Page 179

    179 starting and driving 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). The following driving time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot we...

  • Page 180

    180 starting and driving 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 ma...

  • Page 181

    181 starting and driving 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. • check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and trailer. • make sure all wheel bolts are properly ti...

  • Page 182: Driving With A Roof Rack

    182 starting and driving driving with a roof rack load the maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs. (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 saa...

  • Page 183: Driving With A Load

    183 starting and driving driving with a load the handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loaded. • place the heaviest load as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk. • secure the load to the lashing eyes (see page 137). • heavy loads mean that the car’s center of gravity is ...

  • Page 184: Driving At Night

    184 starting and driving driving at night bear in mind the following points, especially when driving at night: • 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 greate...

  • Page 185

    185 starting and driving 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 to open it. 2 screw in the towing eye. The towing eye has a...

  • Page 186: Vehicle Recovery

    186 starting and driving 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. Cars with automatic transmission: always observe the speed limit for vehicles on tow. Whatever the speed limit, the car must ...

  • Page 187: Driving With The

    187 starting and driving driving with the compact spare tire observe the following when the compact spare tire is fitted: • the compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing a tire. • do not drive further than necessary with the compact spare fitted - the maximum life of the tire is only j...

  • Page 188

    188 starting and driving 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. 2 get the vehicles clos...

  • Page 189

    189 starting and driving 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 (–) ...

  • Page 190: For Long Trips

    190 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 ...

  • Page 191: Car Care

    191 car care hood ________________ 192 engine ______________ 193 engine bay ___________ 195 engine oil ____________ 196 air filter______________ 198 transmission fluid ____ 198 coolant ______________ 199 brake/clutch fluid and brake pads__________ 200 power steering________ 201 battery _____________...

  • Page 192: Hood

    192 car care hood the handle of the hood lock 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 an...

  • Page 193: Engine

    193 car care 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 to a minimum. The balance shafts are chain-driven and rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft. Th...

  • Page 194

    194 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 mod...

  • Page 195: Engine Bay

    195 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 engine bay.

  • Page 196: Engine Oil

    196 car care engine oil checking the oil level check the engine oil level regularly. 1 park the car on a level ground. 2 switch off the engine and wait for 2–5 minutes. The engine should be at normal operating temperature. 3 take the dipstick out and wipe it off with a clean rag before carrying out ...

  • Page 197

    197 car care changing engine oil engine oil and oil filter should be changed according to the service program. For oil volumes and grades, refer to “tech- nical data”. The oil should be drained when the engine is warm. The car must stand on level ground. 1 unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of the...

  • Page 198: Air Filter

    198 car care changing filter 1 unscrew the oil filter cap. • lift the cap slightly and carefully pry apart the cap and the filter housing. • 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 fit a ne...

  • Page 199: Coolant

    199 car care coolant if the coolant level drops too low, the follow- ing message appears on the sid: 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 fl...

  • Page 200: Brake/clutch Fluid and

    200 car care 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...

  • Page 201: Power Steering

    201 car care the foot brake and parking brake are self- adjusting. It is 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 pro...

  • Page 202: Battery

    202 car care battery check the charge state and electrolyte level of the battery regularly. 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 r...

  • Page 203

    203 car care 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. A car with standard equipment specifica- tions and a fully ch...

  • Page 204

    204 car care battery disconnect switch a crash could cause a short circuit in the alternator or starter motor. A disconnect switch by the battery’s positive terminal cuts off the battery from the alternator and starter motor when the airbags and seatbelt pre- tensioners are detonated. Warning if the...

  • Page 205: Drive Belt

    205 car care drive belt the alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engine. It is driven by a poly-v-belt from the crankshaft pulley. A slipping or broken poly-v-belt can result in: • no charge to the battery • no a/c compressor function the belt tension is critical and is adjusted auto...

  • Page 206: Wipers And Washers

    206 car care 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 important if the car has been through an automatic car wash, as these sometimes leave a wax coating on the w...

  • Page 207

    207 car care when the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers are deactivated. This is in order to prioritize the windshield. The following message is displayed on the sid: headlight washers are only available on certain markets. Fill with a mixture of washer fluid an...

  • Page 208: Changing Bulbs

    208 car care changing bulbs 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: the following bulbs are not c...

  • Page 209

    209 car care bi-xenon headlight, main and dipped beam (certain variants only) bi-xenon headlights produce roughly two times as much light as halogen 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 ...

  • Page 210

    210 car care 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 counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover. 3 pull up the washer fluid filler pipe. 4 remove the air pipe fro...

  • Page 211

    211 car care high 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 counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remove the cover. 3 pull up the washer fluid filler pipe. 4 remove the air pipe fr...

  • Page 212

    212 car care parking lights the parking light bulb is located in the same reflector as the main beam bulb. 1 lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 remove the battery cover. 3 remove the cover from the rear of the headlight. 4 withdraw the bulb holder from the lamp unit. ...

  • Page 213

    213 car care 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 ...

  • Page 214

    214 car care side marker lights 1 slide the lens rearward so that its front part can be pulled out. 2 fit the new bulb. 3 when refitting, make sure that the groove in the spring engages the plastic edge of the bumper trim. Taillights, sport sedan 1 turn signals 2 taillights/stop lights 3 reversing l...

  • Page 215

    215 car care stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, sport sedan 1 lower the cover in the trim behind the lights. 2 lift the plastic lug on the lamp housing that secures the bulb holder. 3 carefully remove the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing. Change the bulb. 4 refit the bulb ho...

  • Page 216

    216 car care 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. Yo...

  • Page 217

    217 car care 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 center of the rivets. 2 fit the trim in place on the trunk lid. 3 fit the rivets. Lock t...

  • Page 218

    218 car care dome light, convertible 1 pull down the rear edge of the light fitting. 2 if the 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...

  • Page 219

    219 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 compartment lighting (certain variants only) 1 remove the lamp housing using a short screwdriver...

  • Page 220

    220 car care trunk lighting, convertible 1 remove the lamp in the rear end first. 2 change the bulb. 3 insert the connector side first when refit- ting the lamp. Courtesy/floor lighting (certain variants only) 1 release one edge of the lamp fitting using a screwdriver. 2 fit the new bulb. 3 insert t...

  • Page 221

    221 car care bulb table no. Designation watt- age 1 h7 55 headlight 2 h3 55 front fog lights 3 p21w 21 taillights; rear fog light; brake lights; reversing lights 4 py21w 21 direction indicator, front/rear 5 r10w 10 rear dome lighting; courtesy lighting; glove compartment lighting; trunk lighting, co...

  • Page 222: Fuses

    222 car care fuses 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 small unit in front of battery) and one on the left-hand side of the trunk. There is space for spare fuses in the hatch on the left-hand end of the das...

  • Page 223

    223 car care 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 lar...

  • Page 224

    224 car care fuse panel in end of fascia no. Amp. Function 1 15 steering wheel lock 2 5 steering column unit; ignition switch 3 10 hands-free; cd-player/cd-changer in cabin; sid 4 10 main instrument unit; manual climate control; automatic climate control (acc) 5 7.5 control module in front doors; pa...

  • Page 225

    225 car care trunk fuse panel, left-hand side no. Amp. Function 1–5 maxi - 6 30 control module in left rear door 7 30 control module in right rear door 8 20 trailer 9 - - 10 30 left-hand brake light; rear right turn signal; right tail- light; right reversing light; high-mounted brake light; trailer ...

  • Page 226

    226 car care 26 30 right-hand stop light; rear left turn signal; left taillight; rear fog light; left reversing light; license plate light- ing; trunk lighting; trailer lights 27 10 convertible: lumbar support, electrically adjustable front seat 28 - - 29 - - trunk fuse panel, convertible.

  • Page 227

    227 car care fuse panel in engine bay no. Amp. Function 1 - - 2 10 engine control module; automatic transmission con- trol module 3 20 horn 4 10 engine control module; battery disconnect switch 5 - - 6 10 selector lever, automatic transmission 7 - - 8 - - 9 - - 10 - - 11 - - 12 - - 13 - - 14 - - 15 ...

  • Page 228

    228 car care fuse panel in front of battery relays r 1 washer fluid pump, windshield r 2 - r 3 - r 4 - r 5 extra lights r 6 horn r 7 - r 8 starter motor r 9 windshield wipers on/off r10 - r11 ignition +15 r12 windshield wipers, high/low speed r13 - r14 washer fluid pump, headlights r15 - r16 - no. A...

  • Page 229: Automatic Tire Pressure

    229 car care automatic tire pressure monitoring (option, certain variants only) the pressure monitoring system consists of a sensor in each wheel, a detector in three wheel housings and a receiver. The sensors are located inside the wheels directly adja- cent to the air valves. Tire pressure informa...

  • Page 230

    230 car care if the tire pressure continues to drop, the sid will issue a warning alarm when the pressure is 0.6 bar (9 psi) below the recom- mended value. Reduce speed (avoid heavy braking and violent steering wheel movements) and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so. Change the wheel. Malfu...

  • Page 231: Tires

    231 car care tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have qestions about your tire war- ranty and where to obtain service, see your saab warranty and service record booklet for details. Inflation - tire pressure the tire-loading informati...

  • Page 232

    232 car care 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 properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tire...

  • Page 233

    233 car care when it is time for 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: • you can see the ...

  • Page 234

    234 car care 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...

  • Page 235

    235 car care 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 nati...

  • Page 236

    236 car care 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 yo...

  • Page 237

    237 car care tire chains notice: if your vehicle does not have p225/45r17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only sae class ²s² type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ...

  • Page 238

    238 car care 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 transportati...

  • Page 239

    239 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 u...

  • Page 240

    240 car care loading your vehicle 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 ...

  • Page 241

    241 car care maximum load rating: the load rating for a tire at the maximumpermissible 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 max...

  • Page 242

    242 car care 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 combin...

  • Page 243: Compact Spare Tire

    243 car care 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...

  • Page 244

    244 car care your saab is equipped with a trip computer and you can use its “speed warning” func- tion, to monitor driving speed since you must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). 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 ...

  • Page 245: Changing A Tire

    245 car care changing a tire warning • 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. • never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack. • special care must be taken if the car is on ...

  • Page 246

    246 car care 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...

  • Page 247

    247 car care 7 retighten 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 a...

  • Page 248: Safety Belts

    248 car care safety belts check the function of the safety belts regu- larly as follows: • 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. ...

  • Page 249: Upholstery And Trim

    249 car care upholstery and trim to remove fluff and hairs from the seats, door armrests and headlining, use a vacuum cleaner, a moist lint-free cloth, or a clothes brush. Remove spots and dirt using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water. When using a stain remover, always work from the outsid...

  • Page 250: Washing

    250 car care 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 carwashes should be avoided when the car is new. After 5–6 months the paintwork will have harden...

  • Page 251: Waxing And Polishing

    251 car care convertible: • 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. • if a pressure washer is used be heedful of the following recomme...

  • Page 252

    252 car care 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 then be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush. After the...

  • Page 253: Anti-Corrosion

    253 car care 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 rustp...

  • Page 254

    254 car care 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 condi...

  • Page 255: Recovery And/or

    255 car care 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 othe...

  • Page 256

    256 car care inadequate cooling a check that the controls for temperature and air distribution are correctly set; see “manual climate-control system” on page 98. 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 ...

  • Page 257: Headlight Aiming

    257 car care headlight aiming 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 b...

  • Page 258

    258 car care if you find that the headlight needs adjust- ment follow these steps: 1 open the hood and locate the vertical aiming devices there are two vertical aiming devices which shall be turned simultaneously and the same amount of turns. 2 locate the marker on the lens. 3 measure the distance f...

  • Page 259

    259 car care 5 cars with bi-xenon lights: bi-xenon lights with automatic headlight levelling system must first do a refer- ence run before aiming: start the engine and let the headlights do a reference run. Turn off the engine but leave the low beam on. Cars with halogen lights: turn on the low beam...

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    260 car care (this page has been left blank).

  • Page 261

    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 recorder ____________ 266 customer assistance an...

  • Page 262: Maintenance Schedule

    262 customer assistance and information 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 us...

  • Page 263

    263 customer assistance and information engine oil and filter changes 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...

  • Page 264: Owner Assistance

    264 customer assistance and information 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...

  • Page 265: Reporting Safety

    265 customer assistance and information 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...

  • Page 266

    266 customer assistance and information vehicle data collection and event data recorder 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 compu...

  • Page 267: Technical Data

    267 technical data general data __________ 268 engine _______________ 270 engine oil _____________ 270 fuel__________________ 271 engines ______________ 271 electrical system_______ 272 drive belt _____________ 272 manual transmission ___ 272 automatic transmission _ 273 suspension ___________ 273 s...

  • Page 268

    268 technical data general data overall length, including bumpers: ______ 182.5'' (4635 mm) overall width, including door mirrors _____ 80.2'' (2038 mm) maximum height ____________________ 57.8'' (1468 mm) wheelbase ________________________ 105.3'' (2675 mm) track: front ____________________________...

  • Page 269

    269 technical data maximum axle load: sport sedan, front _________________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg) sport sedan, rear __________________ 2230 lbs. (1010 kg) convertible, front __________________ 2540 lbs. (1150 kg) convertible, rear ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg) weight distribution: curb weight...

  • Page 270

    270 technical data engine engine oil type: four cylinders, double overhead camshafts, 16 valves, two balancer shafts, dual-mass flywheel cylinder bore_______________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) stroke ____________________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) swept volume ______________________ 122 cu.In. (1.998 l) i...

  • Page 271

    271 technical data fuel engines recommended oil viscosities. Viscosity is a measurement of the oils thickness. The thickness influences, among other things, the fuel economy. For best function saab recommends: for gasoline engines, sae 0w-30 engine oil. Some oil companies have engine oils meeting ou...

  • Page 272

    272 technical data electrical system drive belt manual transmission voltage ___________________________ 12 v battery capacity ____________________ 70 ah starter motor _______________________ 1.8 kw alternator rating: ____________________ 140 a/14 v firing order ________________________ 1-3-4-2 spark...

  • Page 273

    273 technical data automatic transmission suspension steering type _____________________________ 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. Selector lever position...

  • Page 274

    274 technical data brake system hydraulic unit for soft top, convertible foot brake (abs)____________________ 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 161). Park...

  • Page 275

    275 technical data wheels and tires summer tires 6.5 x 15" _________________________ 205/65 r15 94 h 6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55 r16 93 h 7 x 17"___________________________ 225/45 r17 94 w rf/xl always contact a saab dealer if you plan to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as...

  • Page 276

    276 technical data recommended tire/engine combinations *) not recommended in combination with sport chassis. Rf/xl = reinforced (or extra load) tire. 2.0t 2.0 turbo summer tires 205/65 r15 94 h x – 215/55 r16 93 h x – 225/45 r17 94 w rf/xl x x winter (snow) tires 205/65 r15 94 q x – 205/55 r16 91 q...

  • Page 277

    277 technical data recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires tire size load/speed mph (km/h) *) front kpa/psi rear kpa/psi summer tires 205/65 r15 94 h 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 220/32 220/32 260/38 220/32 220/32 260/38 215/55 r16 93 h 1–3 pers./0–100 (...

  • Page 278

    278 technical data plates and labels when contacting your saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car’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) ca...

  • Page 279

    279 technical data 1 region ________ y = northern europe 2 country _______ s = sweden 3 manufacturer ___ 3 = saab automobile ab 4 product line ____ f = 9-3 5 model series ___ b = 9-3 linear d = 9-3 arc f = 9-3 vector 6 body version ___ 4 = 4-door 2 = convertible 7 gearbox _______ 5 = 5-speed manual ...

  • Page 280

    280 technical data several of the systems in your saab can be customized to better suit your individual needs. Contact your saab dealer central locking system some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. Consult a saab dealer for further informa- tion. List...

  • Page 281

    281 technical data warning and indications that can be shown on the sid symbol text antilock brake malfunction. Contact saab dealer. Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. Contact saab dealer. Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop. Contact saab dealer. Release parking brake. Oil pressure low. Make a...

  • Page 282

    282 technical data parking assistance contact saab dealer. Parking assistance sensor interference. Close doors. Left brake light failure left high beam failure. Left low beam failure. Rear fog light failure. Right brake light failure. Right high beam failure. Right low beam failure. High mounted bra...

  • Page 283: Index

    283 index index a a/c __________________________ 101 abs brakes ____________________ 161 acc _________________________ 103 adjustment, steering wheel ________ 116 air conditioning _________________ 101 air filter _______________________ 198 airbag _________________________ 28 anchorage eyes ________...

  • Page 284

    284 index driving in cold climates ___________ 175 driving in deep water ____________ 183 driving in hot climates ____________ 177 driving techniques ______________ 173 driving with a heavy load on hilly roads ________________________ 155 driving with a load ______________ 183 driving with a roof lo...

  • Page 285

    285 index important considerations for driving _ 144 important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 145 indicator lights ___________________ 74 inflation, tires __________________ 231 instrument illumination, adjusting ____ 92 interior lighting _________________ 123 inter...

  • Page 286

    286 index pinch protection, sunroof _________ 122 plates and labels, location ________ 278 polishing and waxing ____________ 251 poly-v-belt ____________________ 205 position lights ___________________ 91 power steering fluid, checking _____ 201 power steering fluid, grade ________ 273 pressure gaug...

  • Page 287

    287 index tire date code __________________ 243 tire inspection and rotation _______ 232 tire markings __________________ 239 tire pressure monitoring, automatic _ 229 tire sidewall labeling ____________ 238 tire sizes _____________________ 275 tire terminology and definitions ____ 240 tire, changin...

  • Page 288: Notes

    288 index notes.