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Saab 2006 9-3 Owner's Manual

Summary of 2006 9-3

  • Page 1

    1 owner’s manual saab 9-3 m2006 © saab automobile ab 2005 service readiness, saab automobile ab, trollhättan, sweden printed in sweden safety 11 security 49 9-3 convertible 63 instruments and controls 83 interior equipment 127 starting and driving 159 car care 213 customer assistance and information...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    2 introduction this manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your saab. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not specify the equipment or features included on individual models. Importation and distribution of saab auto- ...

  • Page 3: Instrument Panel

    3 instrument panel changing bulbs __________ 232 front fog lights___________ 104 headlight levelling ________ 102 high/low beam __________ 103 parking lights____________ 102 rear fog light ____________ 104 cruise control ___________ 179 direction indicators _______ 104 high/low beam control stalk 10...

  • Page 4: Exterior

    4 exterior anti-corrosion treatment ___ 280 body __________________ 279 service program _________ 288 sunroof ________________ 138 touching up paintwork ____ 279 washing _______________ 277 waxing and polishing _____ 279 brake lights _____________ 240 changing bulbs __________ 232 light switches ___...

  • Page 5: Interior

    5 interior airbag _________________ 32 steering wheel adjustment _ 128 steering _______________ 302 interior rearview mirror _________ 133 vanity mirror _________________ 142 door mirrors__________________ 132 airbag_________________ 32 child safety locks ________ 54 child seats _____________ 24 saf...

  • Page 6: Engine Bay, 4-Cyl

    6 engine bay, 4-cyl color code______________ 307 engine number __________ 307 gearbox number _________ 307 warning labels __________ 8 vehicle identification number 307 alternator ______________ 229 drive belt _______________ 229 exhaust emission control __ 165 ignition system __________ 300 simple ...

  • Page 7: Engine Bay, 2.8 V6

    7 engine bay, 2.8 v6 power steering___________ 225 fluid: checking/topping up__ 225 vehicle identification number ________________ 307 colour code _____________ 307 engine number __________ 307 warning labels___________ 8 gearbox number _________ 307 exhaust emission control __ 165 drive belt ______...

  • Page 8: Warning Labels

    8 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 9

    9 changing wheels: use only on specified vehicle. Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). Use on level firm ground only. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack, use vehicle support stands. No persons are to remain in the vehicle. Contact a saab dealer if a xenon headlight require...

  • Page 10

    10 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 11: Safety

    11 safety safety belts ___________ 12 seats ________________ 18 head restraints ________ 23 child safety ___________ 24 airbag________________ 32 safety 3 asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 93u...

  • Page 12: Safety Belts

    12 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 13

    13 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 14

    14 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 15

    15 safety adjust the belt so that it is as high up as possible without rubbing against the neck. To avoid chafing in the case of a short person, the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centime- ters) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. Raise the belt guide b...

  • Page 16

    16 safety safety belt pretensioners sport sedan and sportcombi: the front safety belts are equipped with pretension- ers and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The safety belt pretension- ers are only activated if the safety belt in qu...

  • Page 17

    17 safety safety belts, rear seat, sport sedan and sportcombi safety belts rear seat, convertible, see page 77 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 securel...

  • Page 18: Seats

    18 safety seats manually adjusted front seats 3 the following front seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: • height 3 • legroom • backrest rake angle • lumbar support firmness 3 • head restraint height we recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed i...

  • Page 19

    19 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 3 adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by t...

  • Page 20

    20 safety electrically adjustable front seats 3 with the doors closed the seats can only be adjusted when the ignition is on. However, there are two exceptions: • to facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open. • the seats can be adjusted up to ...

  • Page 21

    21 safety backrest rake angle adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever. Lumbar support 3 adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob. Memory function 3 warning the backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide o...

  • Page 22

    22 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 23: Head Restraints

    23 safety head restraints sport sedan and sportcombi head restraint, convertible, see page 76. The front seats are equipped with saab active head restraints (sahrs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind. The sahr is a mechanical system, actu- ated by bod...

  • Page 24: Child Safety

    24 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 25

    25 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. We recommend that you always consult yo...

  • Page 26

    26 safety lower anchorages in the rear seat, sport sedan and sportcombi lower anchorages in the rear seat, convertible 93u sm 06.Book page 26 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 27

    27 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 28

    28 safety child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats sport sedan convertible, see page 30 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 29

    29 safety child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats sportcombi 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 three top ...

  • Page 30

    30 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 31

    31 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 32: Airbag

    32 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 pil...

  • Page 33

    33 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. The car is equipped as standard with a passenger airbag. Note: impact sensors react differently depending...

  • Page 34

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

  • Page 35

    35 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 36

    36 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 box and is marked "airbag". Both airbags will be inflated in the even...

  • Page 37

    37 safety passenger sensing system vehicles with a passenger sensing system have indicator leds on the facia. The indi- cators will be lit during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the on or the off led, will be lit. See airbag warning light on page 87. If your vehicle does ...

  • Page 38

    38 safety the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccu- pied • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat • the system determines that a small child is present in a for...

  • Page 39

    39 safety the passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled,...

  • Page 40

    40 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 41

    41 safety the side-impact protection is only activated on the side of impact, while the safety belt pretensioners on both sides are deployed. The front seats and outer rear seats have safety belt pretensioners. There are two sensors on each side of the car, one at the rear of each door sill and one ...

  • Page 42

    42 safety inflatable curtains, sport sedan and sportcombi 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 ...

  • Page 43

    43 safety for optimal protection, do not sit too close to the door. Bear this in mind, for example, if someone is sleeping in the car. The inflat- able curtain comes down from the headlin- ing and covers a large portion of the side windows. Airbag warning lamp what will you see after an airbag infla...

  • Page 44

    44 safety in many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield break- age may also occur from the right front pas- senger airbag. • airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts fo...

  • Page 45

    45 safety scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners 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 airb...

  • Page 46

    46 safety when do the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board inflate? The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact, the speed ...

  • Page 47

    47 safety are the dust and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful? Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min- utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes. Avoid as much as pos- sible getting dust on your skin as there is...

  • Page 48

    48 safety (this page has been left blank.) 93u sm 06.Book page 48 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 49: Security

    49 security doors ________________ 50 central locking ________ 50 car alarm _____________ 58 security 3 asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 93u sm 06.Book page 49 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 ...

  • Page 50: Doors

    50 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 51

    51 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 52

    52 security locking/unlocking the car remote locking and unlocking also control the car alarm. Remote locking press the button once: sport sedan: all doors locked. Sportcombi: all doors and tailgate locked. The hazard warning lights will flash once to confirm. Remote unlocking pressing the button on...

  • Page 53

    53 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 54

    54 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 ren- ders these buttons inoperative. Sport sedan: if you are sitting in the car and pressing the button on the driver’s...

  • Page 55

    55 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 56

    56 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 57

    57 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 several clicks. Avoid pressing the buttons. Reinsert t...

  • Page 58: Car Alarm

    58 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 59

    59 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 60

    60 security switching off the alarm if tripped if the alarm has been triggered (direction indicators flashing and horn sounding) it can be turned off by pressing one of the buttons on the remote control or, if you are sitting in the car, by turning the ignition to on (see below). Panic function the ...

  • Page 61

    61 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 62

    62 security quick guide, led and saab information display (sid) messages activity led signal arming (delay period) illuminates 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. Flashe...

  • Page 63: 9-3 Convertible

    63 9-3 convertible advice on soft top operation ___________ 64 operating the soft top __ 65 raising the soft top manually ___________ 70 sid warnings and messages __________ 73 "easy entry"__________ 75 head restraints _______ 76 safety belts, rear seat, convertible _________ 77 rollover pop-up bars...

  • Page 64: Advice On Soft Top

    64 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 65: Operating The Soft Top

    65 9-3 convertible operating the soft top read the "advice on soft top operation" section on page 64 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 66

    66 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 67

    67 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) 93u sm 06.Book page 67 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 68

    68 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 69

    69 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 93u sm 06.Book page 69 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 70: Raising The Soft Top

    70 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 71

    71 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 72

    72 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 counterclockwise. 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 ...

  • Page 73: Sid Warnings And Messages

    73 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 74

    74 9-3 convertible battery low. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation. Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles and try again. Open/close soft top completely to open trunk. Complete soft top operation. Open/close soft top completely before driving complete soft top operat...

  • Page 75: "easy Entry"

    75 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 3 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 s...

  • Page 76: Head Restraints

    76 9-3 convertible head restraints the front seats are equipped with saab active head restraints (sahrs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind. The sahr is a mechanical system, actu- ated by body weight. The mechanism is built into the top of the backres...

  • Page 77: Safety Belts, Rear Seat

    77 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 78: Rollover Pop-Up Bars

    78 9-3 convertible rollover pop-up bars the rollover pop up bars, which are located behind each rear seat head restraint, are designed to deploy in the event of a crash or rollover. Warning you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt - even if you have ai...

  • Page 79: Electric Windows

    79 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 80: Interior Lighting

    80 9-3 convertible calibrating front electric windows with pinch protection 3 the window lifts should be calibrated if auto- matic closing does not work or if the battery has been disconnected. The pinch protec- tion will not work if the windows are not calibrated. Perform calibration as follows: 1 ...

  • Page 81: Unlocking The Trunk Lid

    81 9-3 convertible glove box the glove box lighting comes on when the compartment is opened and goes out when it is closed. For changing bulbs, refer to page 243. Sun visor an illuminated vanity mirror is provided on the inside of the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised and go...

  • Page 82: Placing Two Golf Bags

    82 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 83: Instruments and Controls

    83 instruments and controls warning and indicator lights _______________ 84 instruments ___________ 88 information display, main instrument panel _ 91 saab information display (sid)________________ 93 switches _____________ 102 wipers and washers ____ 106 manual climate-control system 3 ____________...

  • Page 84: Warning And Indicator

    84 instruments and controls warning and indicator lights the warnings and indications that can be shown depend on the engine variant and equipment level. This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. The following message is shown on the saab information display (s...

  • Page 85

    85 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 219). The following message is shown on the saab in...

  • Page 86

    86 instruments and controls this light shows when the high beam is on (see page 103). This light indicates when the front fog lights are on (see page 104). 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...

  • Page 87

    87 instruments and controls this light reminds the driver to buckle up. This light comes on when the parking brake is applied (see page 187). The parking brake is mechanical and oper- ates on the rear wheels. This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system. The f...

  • Page 88: Instruments

    88 instruments and controls this light indicates that the headlights or parking lights are on. This light comes on when the system is engaged. This light comes on if the air pressure in one or several of the tires drops (see page 254. Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel the warning and ind...

  • Page 89

    89 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 90

    90 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 91: Information Display

    91 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 92

    92 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 93: Saab Information

    93 instruments and controls saab information display (sid) various types of information are shown on the sid: warnings, indications, trip com- puter information and information from the car’s infotainment system. The warnings and indications that can be shown on the sid are listed on page 310. When ...

  • Page 94

    94 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 192. Spa on spa...

  • Page 95

    95 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 96

    96 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 97

    97 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 98

    98 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 99

    99 instruments and controls explanation of setting the clock. 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 di...

  • Page 100

    100 instruments and controls system settings under this heading you can make system settings, such as change the display lan- guage, units and service information. 1 press the customize button to go to profiler. 2 select system settings using the info dial. 3 press in the info dial. 4 select the des...

  • Page 101

    101 instruments and controls explanation of the various selections under system settings. Resetting the service indication reset the service indication in accordance with the following: 1 turn the remote control to the on posi- tion, the engine must be switched off. 2 press the customize button. 3 s...

  • Page 102: Switches

    102 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 ...

  • Page 103

    103 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 c...

  • Page 104

    104 instruments and controls front fog lights 3 the front fog lights should be used in poor visibility. These are automatically turned off when the engine is switched off. When the car is next started, the fog lights will have to be switched back on manually by pressing the fog light switch. If the ...

  • Page 105

    105 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 i...

  • Page 106: Wipers And Washers

    106 instruments and controls priority of audible information sound from various functions in the car, such as the direction indicators, parking assistance and seatbelt reminders, come from the same sound source: the car’s sound system. If two or more of these func- tions are active simultaneously, t...

  • Page 107

    107 instruments and controls to prioritize the windshield. The following message is displayed on the sid: to prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car, recirculation can be acti- vated automatically while the windshield is washed. The recirculation symbol will how- ever not light up. T...

  • Page 108

    108 instruments and controls if the stalk switch is left in the auto position when the engine is switched off, when the engine is next started it must first be moved to the 0 or 3 position and then back to auto to reactivate the sensor. If the system malfunctions, the wipers will operate at low spee...

  • Page 109

    109 instruments and controls rear window wiper, sportcombi to obtain: • a single sweep: move the control to position 2, the control springs back to the home position. • intermittent wiping, 6 s: move the control to position 2. If the windscreen wipers are activated then the rear window wiper will au...

  • Page 110: Manual Climate-Control

    110 instruments and controls manual climate-control system 3 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...

  • Page 111

    111 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, ...

  • Page 112

    112 instruments and controls defroster panel floor defroster, panel and floor winter – defroster winter – comfort setting summer – overcast summer – sunny settings for various weather conditions 93u sm 06.Book page 112 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 113

    113 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 114

    114 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 115: Automatic Climate-

    115 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 116

    116 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 117

    117 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 118

    118 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 119

    119 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 120

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

  • Page 121

    121 instruments and controls shown below are several examples of air distribution. Windshield panel floor, front and rear windshield – floor (front and rear) 93u sm 06.Book page 121 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 122

    122 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 123

    123 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 124. Three heating levels are available. Pressing the button once will turn the heat...

  • Page 124

    124 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 125

    125 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 126

    126 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 127: Interior Equipment

    127 interior equipment steering wheel adjustment __________ 128 electric windows _______ 129 rearview mirrors_______ 132 sunroof 3 _____________ 138 interior lighting ________ 141 cup holder 3 __________ 142 power outlet 3 _________ 144 storage compartments __ 144 trunk ________________ 146 interior...

  • Page 128: Steering Wheel

    128 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 129: Electric Windows

    129 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 130

    130 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 3 : raise the button all the way and release it. If the window does not close automatically, refer to calibration on page 131. P...

  • Page 131

    131 interior equipment calibration the front electric windows should be cali- brated if automatic closing does not work or if the battery has been disconnected. The pinch protection 3 will not work if the win- dows are not calibrated. Calibration is performed as follows: 1 close the doors. 2 the car...

  • Page 132: Rearview Mirrors

    132 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 133

    133 interior equipment interior rearview mirror the interior rearview mirror is of the auto- dimming 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 rearvi...

  • Page 134

    134 interior equipment interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass 3 retain your original garage door opener (transmitter) for future programming proce- dures (i.E., new vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed garage...

  • Page 135

    135 interior equipment 4 the transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror. 5 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 ...

  • Page 136

    136 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 137

    137 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 138: Sunroof

    138 interior equipment sunroof 3 the sunroof is operated by the control in the roof console. For the sunroof to work, the remote control must be in the on position in the ignition switch. If the car is equipped with windows having the automatic closing function, the sunroof can be opened and closed ...

  • Page 139

    139 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 3 slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it. The sunroof will close fully. The sunroof pinch prot...

  • Page 140

    140 interior equipment pinch protection 3 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- ...

  • Page 141: Interior Lighting

    141 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 142: Cup Holder

    142 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 143

    143 interior equipment cup holder in fascia cup holder in center console compart- ment between front seats 3 cup holder in rear seat cushion 3 93u sm 06.Book page 143 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 144: Power Outlet

    144 interior equipment power outlet 3 you can use the electrical socket in the stor- age compartment under the armrest between the front seats to charge a mobile phone, for example. There is a recess on each side of the compartment which will accept a lead so that you can close the lid without damag...

  • Page 145

    145 interior equipment sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air 3 . This allows the storage of chocolate dur- ing hot weather for example. Storage compartment between front seats storage pocket on front edge of seats 3 storage pocket on back of seats 3 card holder 93u sm 06.Book page 145 friday,...

  • Page 146: Trunk

    146 interior equipment trunk folding down the rear seat, sport sedan convertible: the rear seat cannot 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 147

    147 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 148

    148 interior equipment load-through hatch, sport sedan convertible: there is 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 pa...

  • Page 149

    149 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, sport sedan there are tie down eyes in the...

  • Page 150

    150 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 151

    151 interior equipment folding down the rear seat backrest, sportcombi for greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. It is easiest to fold down the rear seat backrests if the front seats are slid forward. 1 unlock the backrest by ...

  • Page 152

    152 interior equipment warning • lay heavy bags on the floor. Place smaller and lighter bags on top. • elastic cargo net 3 : warning. Avoid eye injury. Do not overstretch. Always keep face and body out of recoil path. Do not use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage. • secure heavy and bulk...

  • Page 153

    153 interior equipment load-through hatch, sportcombi 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 parking brake. This avoids the danger of the car...

  • Page 154

    154 interior equipment tie down eyes, 9-3 sportcombi there are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In general, loads should be placed as far forward and as low down as possible in the trunk. Driving with the trunk lid open, see page 204. Warning • put heavy loads as low d...

  • Page 155

    155 interior equipment cargo net 3 • if possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load, because the anchoring possibili- ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position. That the rear seat is in the upright is a basic require- ment for protection against c...

  • Page 156

    156 interior equipment cargo net, vertical 3 , sportcombi fit the net behind the rear seat backrest. 1 remove the rear cover panels in the roof. 2 fit the net’s upper fasteners into the two rear attachment points in the roof. 3 secure the net’s hooks in the two anchorage eyes closest to the rear sea...

  • Page 157

    157 interior equipment cargo net, floor mounted 3 , sportcombi 1 fold up the floor. Position the edges of the floor in the slots in the side pieces. 2 fit the bag/carrier on the lower floor and secure the net’s hooks in the folded-up floor. Cargo net, floor mounted, sportcombi 1 upper bracket. Make ...

  • Page 158

    158 interior equipment (this page has been left blank.) 93u sm 06.Book page 158 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 159: Starting And Driving

    159 starting and driving ignition switch ________ 160 steering wheel lock ____ 162 starting the engine ____ 162 important considerations for driving __________ 164 refueling ____________ 167 engine break-in period _ 171 manual transmission___ 172 automatic transmission 3 ______ 173 cruise control __...

  • Page 160: Ignition Switch

    160 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 161

    161 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 parking lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting can be turned ...

  • Page 162: Steering Wheel Lock

    162 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 163

    163 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 164: Important

    164 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 165

    165 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 85). Have the car checked at a work- shop as soon as possible. We recommend that you contact a saab dealer....

  • Page 166

    166 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 167: Refueling

    167 starting and driving refueling warning if you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wa...

  • Page 168

    168 starting and driving refueling 1 switch off the engine. 2 open the filler cap, located in the right- hand rear fender. 3 insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe and let the first mark (a ring, a pimple or the first spring- coil) rest on the flange. Do not withdraw the no...

  • Page 169

    169 starting and driving the fuel door has a built in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel door. Slide the white ring on the cap into the slot. Notice: if you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly...

  • Page 170

    170 starting and driving gasoline specifications it is recommended that gasoline meet spec- ifications which were developed by automo- bile manufacturers around the world and contained in the world-wide fuel charter which is available from the alliance of auto- mobile manufacturers at www.Autoalli- ...

  • Page 171: Engine Break-In Period

    171 starting and driving whether the fuel contains mmt. Saab does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing mmt can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to...

  • Page 172: Manual Transmission

    172 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 173: Automatic

    173 starting and driving automatic transmission 3 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 t...

  • Page 174

    174 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 175

    175 starting and driving lock-up the transmission’s torque converter has a lock-up function. This can lock the torque converter, thus reducing the engine speed and fuel consumption. Kick-down when the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down change is made to optimize acceler- ation, e.G. For overt...

  • Page 176

    176 starting and driving • the car may feel weak but can be driven carefully to a workshop to have the prob- lem rectified. • drivability may barely be affected. Irrespective of the drivability of the car, the car must be taken to a workshop to have the problem checked and rectified. Temporary overr...

  • Page 177

    177 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 178

    178 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 179: Cruise Control

    179 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 180: Braking

    180 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 181

    181 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 182

    182 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 183: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    183 starting and driving hill start assist (hsa) 3 (hillstarting assistance) this function facilitates starting on a hill. When the parking brake has been released and the foot is moved off the brake pedal it can take approx. 1.5 s before the brakes release. The brakes release as soon as the acceler...

  • Page 184

    184 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 185: Electronic Stability

    185 starting and driving electronic stability program (esp) 3 anti-skid system the electronic stability program employs both the antilock braking system (abs) and the traction control system (tcs). It is a system that helps the driver to stabilize the car in unusual circumstances that can oth- erwis...

  • Page 186

    186 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 187: Parking Brake

    187 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 188

    188 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 189

    189 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 190: Saab Parking

    190 starting and driving saab parking assistance 3 saab parking assistance saab parking assistance facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 ft (1.8 meters) behind the car. If the car is heavily laden, the system may falsely indicate tha...

  • Page 191

    191 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 192

    192 starting and driving error messages if the system malfunctions, the following message will appear on the sid: if the system is subject to interference, the following message will be shown on the sid: if this message appears, clean the sensors. The sensors are located in the black trim on the rea...

  • Page 193: Economical Driving

    193 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, etc. Breaking-in fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break-in period (the first 3...

  • Page 194

    194 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 prevail- ing traffic conditions. • driving in a low gear gives...

  • Page 195: Driving In Cold Weather

    195 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 196

    196 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 197: Driving In Hot Climates

    197 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 198: Towing A Trailer

    198 starting and driving towing a trailer 3 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 3 trailer hitch attachments are ava...

  • Page 199

    199 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 200

    200 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 201

    201 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 202: Driving With A Roof Rack

    202 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 203

    203 starting and driving fitting roof carriers 3 sportcombi with roof rails 1 clean the car’s roof rails. 2 check the markings on the cross members to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier. 3 place the cross members on the roof rails, on their respective sides of the centre suppo...

  • Page 204: Driving With A Load

    204 starting and driving driving with a load the handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loaded. Driving with the trunk lid open if you must drive with the trunk lid open, close all windows and the sunroof (if equipped) and set the cabin fan to its high- est speed setting. Driving in...

  • Page 205: Driving At Night

    205 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 206

    206 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 at the same time as pulling out the lower edge. 2 screw in ...

  • Page 207: Vehicle Recovery

    207 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 208: Driving With The

    208 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 209

    209 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 210

    210 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 211: For Long Trips

    211 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 212

    212 starting and driving (this page has been left blank.) 93u sm 06.Book page 212 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 213: Car Care

    213 car care hood ________________ 214 engine ______________ 215 engine bay, 4-cyl engine 217 engine oil ____________ 219 air filter______________ 222 transmission fluid ____ 222 coolant ______________ 222 brake/clutch fluid and brake pads__________ 224 power steering________ 225 battery ___________...

  • Page 214: Hood

    214 car care hood the hood release handle is located on the left under the instrument panel. Open the hood in the following way: 1 pull the release handle. 2 the hood moves to the half-locked posi- tion and is stopped by a safety catch at the front edge. 3 press the lever of the catch upwards and ra...

  • Page 215: Engine

    215 car care engine turbo petrol 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 o...

  • Page 216

    216 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 217: Engine Bay, 4-Cyl Engine

    217 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, 4-cyl engine 93u sm 06.Book page 217 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 218: Engine Bay, V6 Engine

    218 car care 1 power-steering fluid resrvoir 2 coolant reservoir 3 brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4 battery 5 fuse box 6 washer-fluid reservoir 7 oil filler cap 8 engine-oil dipstick engine bay, v6 engine 93u sm 06.Book page 218 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 219: Engine Oil

    219 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 220

    220 car care make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to avoid running problems. It is normal for an engine to consume a cer- tain amount of oil. It is therefore often nec- essary to top up the oil between services. Check the engine oil level regularly. During the ...

  • Page 221

    221 car care changing filter, 4-cyl engine 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 filt...

  • Page 222: Air Filter

    222 car care air filter transmission fluid manual transmission check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program. Automatic transmission check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program. Coolant if the coolant level drops too low, the follow- ing message appears on the s...

  • Page 223

    223 car care 4-cyl engine: the expansion tank is trans- parent to facilitate checking the coolant level. 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, see illustration). Top up with a mixtu...

  • Page 224: Brake/clutch Fluid and

    224 car care brake/clutch fluid and brake pads checking brake fluid should be changed according to the service program. Refer to the warranty and service book. The brake and clutch fluid reservoir is trans- parent to facilitate checking of the fluid level. The fluid level should lie between the max ...

  • Page 225: Power Steering

    225 car care power steering check the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly, in accordance with the service program. The wheels should point directly forwards during this check. Clean round the cap before unscrewing it. Wipe the dipstick. To check the level, screw down the cap...

  • Page 226: Battery

    226 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 227

    227 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 228

    228 car care battery disconnect switch 3 a collision 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 ...

  • Page 229: Drive Belt

    229 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 aut...

  • Page 230: Wipers And Washers

    230 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 231

    231 car care washers the reservoir capacity is approx. 6 qts. (5.8 litres). When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 litre), the headlight washers (if equipped) are deactivated. This is in order to prioritize the windshield. The following message is displayed on the sid: headlight washers ...

  • Page 232: Changing Bulbs

    232 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 233

    233 car care xenon headlight, dipped beam 3 xenon headlights produce roughly two times as much light as halo- gen bulbs and have a significantly longer service life. The lamp units consist of a gas discharge lamp containing xenon. When the lights are switched on a very high voltage activates the xen...

  • Page 234

    234 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 235

    235 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 236

    236 car care parking lights the parking light bulb is located in the same reflector as the main beam bulb. Left-hand side: 1 lift aside the hose running along the side of the battery cover. 2 release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover. 3 pull up the washer fluid filler pipe....

  • Page 237

    237 car care both sides: 1 the bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw it. 2 the bulb also has a bayonet fitting. Press in the bulb and twist it counter- clockwise. 3 fit the new bulb. 4 to facilitate fitting, look in through the headlight lens when fitt...

  • Page 238

    238 car care front fog lights 3 1 undo one screw in the wheel housing. Lower the air shield. 2 remove the protective cover. Release the two spring clips securing the bulb. 3 unplug the connector. 4 change the bulb. Try not to touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers. The height of the beam...

  • Page 239

    239 car care sport sedan: if a stop light bulb fails, the adjacent taillight will act as a stop light to ensure traffic safety. Change the broken bulb when possible. Taillights, sport sedan 1 turn signals 2 taillights/stop lights 3 reversing lights 4 rear fog light (left-hand side) 5 high-mounted st...

  • Page 240

    240 car care stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, sport sedan 1 lower the cover in the trim behind the lights. Right-hand side: unlock the plastic rivet by depressing the centre no more than 3 mm. Take hold of the collar of the rivet and pull it out. Refer also to page 241. 2 lift the plas...

  • Page 241

    241 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 242

    242 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 centre of the rivets. 2 fit the trim in place on the trunk lid. 3 fit the rivets. Lock t...

  • Page 243

    243 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 244

    244 car care license plate lighting 1 undo the two screws and remove the lens. 2 fit the new bulb. 3 make sure the seal on the lens is correctly seated. 4 refit the lens and tighten the two screws. Glove box lighting 3 1 remove the lamp housing using a short screwdriver. 2 fit the new bulb. 3 insert...

  • Page 245

    245 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. Trunk lighting, sportcombi 1 pull the lamp housing forward and lift it out at the front. 2 fit the new bulb. The bulb is secured in the ho...

  • Page 246

    246 car care bulb table no. Designation watt- age 1 h7 55 headlight 2 h3 55 front fog lights 3 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 3 ; glove box lighting; trunk lighting, conve...

  • Page 247: Fuses

    247 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 248

    248 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 249

    249 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 3 ; cd-player 3 /cd-changer in cabin 3 ; sid 4 10 main instrument unit; manual climate control; automatic climate control (acc) 3 5 7.5 control module in fron...

  • Page 250

    250 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 3 9 - - 10 30 left-hand brake light; rear right turn signal; right tail- light; right reversing light; high-mounted brake light; traile...

  • Page 251

    251 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 3 28 15 telematics 29 - - trunk fuse panel, convertibl...

  • Page 252

    252 car care fuse panel in engine bay no. Amp. Function 1 - - 2 10 engine control module; automatic transmission con- trol module 3 3 20 horn 4 10 engine control module; battery disconnect switch 3 5 - - 6 10 selector lever, automatic transmission 3 ; clutch pedal switch 7 - - 8 5 relay for vacuumpu...

  • Page 253

    253 car care fuse panel in front of battery 3 relays r 1 washer fluid pump, windshield r 2 - r 3 - r 4 - r 5 flash-to-pass r 6 horn r 7 - r 8 starter motor r 9 windshield wipers on/off r10 washer fluid pump, rear window 3 r11 ignition +15 r12 windshield wipers, high/low speed r13 - r14 washer fluid ...

  • Page 254: Automatic Tire Pressure

    254 car care automatic tire pressure monitoring 3 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. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), shoul...

  • Page 255

    255 car care under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi- cle’s handling and stopping ability. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction telltale to indicate when the system is not operating properly. When the malfunction telltale is il...

  • Page 256: Tires

    256 car care if the tire pressure continues to drop, the sid will issue a warning alarm when the pressure is an additional 0.2 bar below the first warning level. 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....

  • Page 257

    257 car care inflation - tire pressure the tire-loading information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “cold” means your vehi- cle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Notice: don’t let anyone tell you that under...

  • Page 258

    258 car care if you’ll be driving at high speeds, speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or to 35 psi (244 kpa), which- ever is lower. See the example below. When you end this high-speed...

  • Page 259

    259 car care flat spotting all tires get hot, especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard. After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down, a flat spot can form in the tire, where it is in contact with the ground. The same can occur if the car has not been ...

  • Page 260

    260 car care buying new tires to find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the tire-loading information label. If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car, consult your saab dealer first as to the possibilities available. Wheels/tires combinations that are ...

  • Page 261

    261 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 262

    262 car care temperature – a, b, c the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dis- sipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature ca...

  • Page 263

    263 car care notice: the wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cool- ing, speedometer or odometer calibra- tion, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehi- cle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “changing a tire” on page 273. Used replacemen...

  • Page 264

    264 car care notice: if your vehicle does not have 235/45r17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Contact your saab dealer regarding suit- able snow chains. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive ...

  • Page 265

    265 car care uniform tire quality grading (utqg): tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on the performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resis- tance. For more information see “uniform tire quality grading” on page 261. Maximum cold inflation load limit: max- imum load ...

  • Page 266

    266 car care tire markings an example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of 225/45 r17 94h: 225 tire section width, mm 45 aspect ratio, i.E. The section height as a percentage of the section width r radial ply 17 wheel rim diameter 17 in at bead se...

  • Page 267

    267 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 268

    268 car care maximum load rating: the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehi- cle capacity weight; and production options weight. Maximum permissible inflation pres- sure: the m...

  • Page 269

    269 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 270: Compact Spare

    270 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 271

    271 car care driving with a compact wheel fitted 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 just over 2,0...

  • Page 272

    272 car care 93u sm 06.Book page 272 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 273: Changing A Tire

    273 car care changing a tire warning lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others c...

  • Page 274

    274 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 275

    275 car care 7 retouching the wheel bolts after twenty or so miles. Tightening torque: light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.Lb. (110 nm). Steel wheels: 80 ft.Lb. (110 nm). We advise against using wheels with large ventilation slots in winter, as the brake com- ponents are then more exposed to slush, road salt ...

  • Page 276: Safety Belts

    276 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 277: Textile Carpeting

    277 car care cleaning and caring for leather upholstery the principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appear- ance and to provide it with a protective film. Disco lour at ion caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades, although this is not detrimental...

  • Page 278

    278 car care thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usu- ally washed in an automatic car wash with- out special facilities for underbody cleaning. Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after wa...

  • Page 279: Waxing And Polishing

    279 car care waxing and polishing do not wax a new car during the first three or four months. In fact, there is no need to polish the car before the paintwork has started to dull through oxidation. Other than in exceptional cases, do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car....

  • Page 280: Anti-Corrosion

    280 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 281

    281 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 282: Recovery And/or

    282 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 283: Headlight Aiming

    283 car care maintenance • the compressor drive belt should be inspected under the regular service program. • clean away dirt and insects from the condenser and radiator to prevent clog- ging. When washing the car, use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser (located in front of the radiator) f...

  • Page 284

    284 car care to check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: • the vehicle shall be placed so that the headlights are 25 ft (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. The aiming area should be darkened, this will improve your ability to see the beam of the low bea...

  • Page 285

    285 car care be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly. 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 tur...

  • Page 286

    286 car care (this page has been left blank.) 93u sm 06.Book page 286 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 287

    287 customer assistance and information maintenance schedule __ 288 owner assistance ______ 290 reporting safety defects (usa) _______________ 291 reporting safety defects to the canadian government__________ 291 vehicle data collection and event data recorders ___________ 292 customer assistance an...

  • Page 288: Maintenance Schedule

    288 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 289

    289 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 290: Owner Assistance

    290 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 291: Reporting Safety

    291 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 292

    292 customer assistance and information vehicle data collection and event data recorders your vehicle, like other modern motor vehi- cles, has a number of sophisticated com- puter systems that monitor and control sev- eral aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle comp...

  • Page 293: Technical Data

    293 technical data general data __________ 294 engine _______________ 297 engine oil _____________ 298 fuel__________________ 299 engines ______________ 300 electrical system_______ 300 drive belt _____________ 301 manual transmission ___ 301 automatic transmission _ 302 suspension ___________ 302 s...

  • Page 294

    294 technical data general data overall length, including bumpers: ___ sport sedan and convertible _________ 182.5'' (4635 mm) sportcombi_______________________ 183.2'' (4654 mm) overall width, including door mirrors __ 80.2'' (2038 mm) maximum height _________________ 60.6'' (1539 mm) wheelbase ___...

  • Page 295

    295 technical data curb weight (i.E. With full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel): sport sedan ______________________ 3200–3420 lbs. (1450–1550 kg) convertible _______________________ 3570–3700 lbs. (1620–1680 kg) sportcombi_______________________ xx gross vehi...

  • Page 296

    296 technical data warning • the gvw and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded. Note that if some accessories (e.G. Towbar, cd changer) are fitted, the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these. • when carrying a load in the trunk, make sure that it is lashed down securely, particu...

  • Page 297

    297 technical data engine type: petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ four cylinders, double overhead camshafts, 16 valves, two balancer shafts petrol engine, v6 __________________ six cylinders, 4 overhead cam- shafts, 24 valves, the angle between the cylinder rows is 60° cylinder bore: petrol eng...

  • Page 298

    298 technical data engine oil to meet demands in saab's extended service intervals all en- gines are filled with specially designed synthetic factory fill oils. Long service intervals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil. By using oils approved by saab you minimi...

  • Page 299

    299 technical data fuel when to change engine oil. Your vehicle has a display (sid) where time for service will be shown. Based not only on mileage but also on driving condi- tions the mileage at which a service will be indicated can vary considerably. Under normal circumstances the service indicati...

  • Page 300

    300 technical data engines electrical system 2.0t ecopower rating, eec at 5500 rpm ____________ 175 hp (129 kw) maximum torque, eec at 2500 rpm ____ 195 ft.Lb. (265 nm) compression ratio__________________ 9.5:1 2.0t ecopower rating, eec at 5300 rpm ____________ 210 hp (155 kw) maximum torque, eec at...

  • Page 301

    301 technical data drive belt manual transmission outside length ______________________ petrol engine, 4-cyl. ________________ 40.472'' (1028 mm) petrol engine, v6 __________________ 83.463'' (2120 mm) drive belt, 4-cyl drive belt, v6 type __________________________ fully synchronized with final dri...

  • Page 302

    302 technical data automatic transmission suspension steering type: 5-speed__________________________ 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. 6-speed___________...

  • Page 303

    303 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 181). Park...

  • Page 304

    304 technical data wheels and tires all season tires 6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55 r16 97 h rf/xl 7 x 17"___________________________ 225/45 r17 94 v rf/xl 7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 r17 94v summer tires 7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 r17 94 w we recommend tha...

  • Page 305

    305 technical data recommended tire/engine combinations rf/xl = reinforced (or extra load) tire. 2.0t 2.0 turbo 2.8 v6 all season tires 215/55 r16 97 h rf/xl x – – 225/45 r17 94 v rf/xl x x – 235/45 r17 94 v – – x summer tires 235/45 r17 94 w – – x winter (snow) tires 215/55 r16 93 q x x x 225/45 r1...

  • Page 306

    306 technical data recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires tire size load/speed mph (km/h) * front psi/kpa rear psi/kpa all season tires 215/55 r16 97 h xl/rf 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 35/240 35/240 41/280 32/220 32/220 38/260 225/45 r17 94 v rf/xl 1–...

  • Page 307

    307 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). T...

  • Page 308

    308 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 aero 6 body version ___ 4 = 4-door 7 = convertible 5 = 5-door 7 gearbox _______ 5 = 5-spee...

  • Page 309

    309 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. We recommend that you consult a saab dealer for furth...

  • Page 310

    310 technical data warning and indications that can be shown on the sid which warnings and indications that can be shown depends on engine variant and car specification. Symbol text antilock brake malfunction. Contact saab dealer. Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. Contact saab dealer. Brake fluid...

  • Page 311

    311 technical data 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 brake light failure. Left front turn signal...

  • Page 312

    312 technical data 93u sm 06.Book page 312 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.

  • Page 313: Index

    313 index index a a/c __________________________ 113 adjustment, steering wheel ________ 128 air conditioning _________________ 113 air filter _______________________ 222 airbag _________________________ 32 anchorage eyes ________________ 149 anti-corrosion treatment __________ 280 antilock braking ...

  • Page 314

    314 index driving in hot climates ____________ 197 driving techniques ______________ 193 driving with a heavy load on hilly roads ________________________ 175 driving with a load ______________ 204 driving with a roof load ___________ 202 driving with the compact spare wheel 208 driving with the tru...

  • Page 315

    315 index important considerations for driving _ 164 important information, petrol-engined cars with catalytic converters _____ 165 indicator lights ___________________ 84 inflation, tires __________________ 257 information about fuel ____________ 169 instrument illumination, adjusting ___ 103 inter...

  • Page 316

    316 index pinch protection, electric windows __ 130 pinch protection, sunroof _________ 140 plates and labels, location ________ 307 polishing and waxing ____________ 279 poly-v-belt ____________________ 229 portable fuel container ___________ 169 position lights __________________ 102 power steerin...

  • Page 317

    317 index tire inspection and rotation _______ 258 tire markings __________________ 266 tire pressure monitoring, automatic _ 254 tire sidewall labeling ____________ 264 tire sizes _____________________ 304 tire terminology and definitions ____ 267 tire, changing __________________ 273 tire, spare _...

  • Page 318

    318 index 93u sm 06.Book page 318 friday, february 18, 2005 1:15 pm.