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Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 2009

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    1 owner’s manual saab 9-3 model year 2009 safety 11 security 47 9-3 convertible 61 instruments and controls 81 interior equipment 117 starting and driving 149 car care 201 customer assistance and information 277 technical data 283 index 297 93_us_my09.Book page 1 tuesday, april 15, 2008 10:30 am.

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    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- ...

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    3 instrument panel changing bulbs __________ 218 front fog lights___________ 100 headlight levelling ________ 98 high/low beam __________ 99 parking lights____________ 98 rear fog light____________ 101 cruise control ___________ 169 direction indicators _______ 101 high/low beam switch ____ 99 fuel ...

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    4 exterior moonroof_______________ 128 touching up paintwork ____ 270 washing _______________ 267 waxing and polishing _____ 270 anti-corrosion treatment ___ 271 service program _________ 278 body __________________ 270 brake lights _____________ 225 light switches ___________ 97 taillights ________...

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    5 interior airbag _________________ 32 steering wheel adjustment _ 118 interior rear view mirror _________ 123 vanity mirror _________________ 132 door mirrors__________________ 122 safety belts ____________ 12 airbag_________________ 32 child safety locks ________ 52 child seats _____________ 24 sa...

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    6 engine bay, 4-cyl color code______________ 292 engine number __________ 292 gearbox number _________ 292 warning labels __________ 8 vehicle identification number 292 ignition system __________ 287 alternator_______________ 215 drive belt _______________ 215 exhaust emission control __ 154 simple ...

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    7 engine bay, 2.8 v6 power steering___________ 213 fluid: checking/topping up__ 213 vehicle identification number ________________ 292 color code ______________ 292 engine number __________ 292 warning labels___________ 8 gearbox number _________ 292 ignition system __________ 287 exhaust emission c...

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    8 coolant never open when engine hot! Radiator fan radiator fan may start at any time. Battery • no sparks, naked flames or smoking • always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury • keep the battery out of reach of children • the battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause b...

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    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. Contact a saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only ...

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    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- furic acid deactivating of rear window switches risk of explosive gas central locking, ...

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    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). 93_...

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    12 safety safety belts three-point inertia-reel safety belts are pro- vided 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 will come o...

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    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. •...

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    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...

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    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...

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    16 safety safety belt pretensioners sportsedan 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 que...

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    17 safety safety belts, rear seat, sportsedan and sportcombi safety belts rear seat, convertible, see page 75. 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...

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    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...

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    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...

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    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 ...

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    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...

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    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...

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    23 safety head restraints sportsedan and sportcombi head restraint, convertible, see page 74. 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...

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    24 safety child safety car safety tips for trunk release handle information see page 53 and 139. Warning • children can be killed or seriously injured by the airbag • the back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) • always use safety belts and child re...

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    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...

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    26 safety (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. The right side and left side rear passenger seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Lower anchorag...

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    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...

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    28 safety child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats sportsedan 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 ...

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    29 safety child top 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 top tether anchors are loca...

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    30 safety child top 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 t...

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    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...

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    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...

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    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 ...

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

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    35 safety warning • even if the car is equipped with air- bags, 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 safet...

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    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...

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    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 you turn the ignition switch to st or on. When the system check is complete, either the on or the off led, will be lit. See airbag w...

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    38 safety saab recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accom- modate a rear-facing child rest...

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    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,...

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    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...

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    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 ...

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    42 safety inflatable curtains, sportsedan 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 o...

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    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...

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    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...

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    45 safety frequently asked questions on function of the airbag do you still need to wear a safety belt if air- bags are fitted? Yes, always! The airbag system compo- nents merely supplement the car’s normal safety system. Moreover, the front airbags will only be actuated in a moderate to severe fron...

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    46 safety snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at a low impact speed, the airbag will not neces- sarily be triggered. How loud is the inflation? The noise of the inflation is certainly loud, but it is of an very short duration and will not damage your hearing. For a short time after- wards you c...

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    47 security doors ________________ 48 central locking ________ 48 car alarm _____________ 56 security 3 asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 93_us_my09.Book page 47 tuesday, april 15, 2008 10:30 ...

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    48 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...

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    49 security remote control functions *) parking lights, side direction indicators, tail- lights 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 hig...

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

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    51 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...

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    52 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. Sportsedan if you are sitting in the car and pressing the button on the driver’s d...

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    53 security the rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are activated by means of a catch next to the door latch. Insert a screwdriver or the traditional key (enclosed in the remote control) and turn it 45°. When the child safety lock is in the locked position, the door can only be open...

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    54 security changing the key battery when the voltage of the remote control battery 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 service...

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    55 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...

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    56 security car alarm the car alarm is armed when the car is locked with the remote control. The car alarm will not be armed if you lock the car with the traditional key (see page 50). All the doors, the hood and the trunk lid are monitored by the alarm. The alarm is armed 11 seconds after the car h...

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    57 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...

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    58 security panic function the car alarm includes a panic function. This function allows the alarm to be started manually, for example, to attract attention. The panic alarm can only be activated while the car is stationary. The alarm is silenced if the car is driven off. When the alarm is tripped, ...

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

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    60 security (this page has been left blank.) 93_us_my09.Book page 60 tuesday, april 15, 2008 10:30 am.

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    61 9-3 convertible advice on soft top operation ___________ 62 operating the soft top __ 63 raising the soft top manually ___________ 68 sid warnings and messages __________ 71 "easy entry"__________ 73 head restraints ________ 74 safety belts, rear seat, convertible __________ 75 rollover pop-up ba...

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    62 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, see page 66. • once you have folded the soft top and before driving off, check that the soft top cover is locked,...

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    63 9-3 convertible operating the soft top read the "advice on soft top operation" section on page 62 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...

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    64 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...

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    65 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) 93_us_my09.Book page 65 tuesday, april 15, 2008 10:30 am.

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    66 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...

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    67 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 93_us_my09.Book page 67 tuesday, april 15, 2008 10:30 am.

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    68 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...

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    69 9-3 convertible 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 rear seat and pry off the cover with the screw- driver (the cover is fitted on th...

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    70 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 ...

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    71 9-3 convertible cause suitable action soft top front not locked. 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 top power pac...

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    72 9-3 convertible battery low. The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation. Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles. Complete soft top operation to open trunk. Complete soft top operation. Complete soft top operation before driving complete soft top operation. Close trunk. Cl...

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    73 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 sl...

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    74 9-3 convertible required position. Correct locking is indi- cated by a clear clicking noise. Repositioning (seats without memory) 1 tip the backrest back but not to its normal position. 2 raise and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its previous position. 3 release the handle and move...

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    75 9-3 convertible the rear head restraints can be fully lowered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied. Safety belts, rear seat, convertible the two rear seats have three-point safety belts with inertia reels. Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in ...

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    76 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...

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    77 9-3 convertible electric windows • rollover pop up bars deploy with great force, and you could be injured if your arm or other body part, or if an object is covering the bars when they deploy. Don't put anything on the cover of the rollover pop up bars. The path of the rollover pop up bars must b...

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    78 9-3 convertible 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 lowered. To close soft ...

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    79 9-3 convertible interior lighting the interior lighting consists of a front roof light, two front reading lights, footfall lighting and courtesy lighting in the doors. The light switches are located in the roof console. The cabin lighting comes on • when a door is opened and the ignition is off. ...

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    80 9-3 convertible unlocking the trunk lid manually if the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locking system, it can be unlocked manually. 1 take the traditional key out of the remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse (see page 54). 2 carefully prise off the round cover using your ...

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    81 instruments and controls warning and indicator lights _______________ 82 instruments ___________ 87 saab information display (sid)________________ 89 switches _____________ 97 wipers and washers ____ 103 automatic climate- control system (acc)__ 107 instruments and controls 3 asterisk means: equi...

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    82 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...

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    83 instruments and controls this light comes on when the battery is not being charged by the alternator. If the light comes on during driving, stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine. The following message is shown on the saab information display (sid): check the drive belt, see page 215....

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    84 instruments and controls cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. The following message is shown on the saab information display (sid): if the light is still on the car may still be driven with care but th...

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    85 instruments and controls the brake system provides electronic brakeforce distribution (ebd). This distrib- utes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels, in such a way as to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of the car’s load. If a fault arises in the ebd function, the ...

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    86 instruments and controls this light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 liter) of fuel left in the tank. This light indicates that the headlights or parking lights are on. This light comes on when the system is engaged. This symbol lights up when the system is operative. Operat...

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    87 instruments and controls autochecking of lights, main instrument panel the warning and indicator lights shown above should come on when the ignition switch is turned to on. They should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault-free self-diagnosis of each system o...

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    88 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...

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    89 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. If the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h) (this speed var...

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    90 instruments and controls when a message is displayed the odometer and tripmeter is temporarily turned off when a two row message is dis- played. The icon is displayed in the left part of the display. The warnings and indications that can be shown on the sid are listed on page 294. If there is mor...

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    91 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 3...

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    92 instruments and controls resetting the trip computer press and hold the clr button (approx. 3 seconds) until audible confirmation is given. The following functions will be rest: • fuel Ø • speed Ø • d.T.E. (the value is reset to the distance possible on the remaining fuel if fuel consumption is 1...

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    93 instruments and controls you can check the distance left by selecting dist. At the same time you can check the calculated time of arrival. After the distance to destination has decreased to zero, dist will function as a trip meter (see using dist as a trip meter). The starting value for the trip ...

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    94 instruments and controls under settings 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 select settings using the steering wheel controls, or . 2 press and hold the set button until given audible conf...

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    95 instruments and controls explanation of the various selections under settings. Park assistance, page 180. On off alarm clock, page 94. On off language. English uk english us francais deutsch italiano espanol svenska speed scale illum. 0–160 mph 0–90 mph speed scale sel. Both scales only mph scale...

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    96 instruments and controls resetting the service indication reset the service indication in accordance with the following: 1 turn the ignition switch to the on posi- tion, the engine must be switched off. 2 select settings using the steering wheel controls, or . 3 press and hold the set button unti...

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    97 instruments and controls switches when the switch is in the auto position, there is an automatic switch between low- beam and daytime running lights (drl) based on the amount of daylight. Two sen- sors located at the top of the windshield detect upward and forward light intensity. This makes it p...

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    98 instruments and controls the parking lights can be turned on irre- spective of the position of the ignition switch. If the parking lights are on and the driver’s door is opened, a reminder to turn them off will sound. Do not use the parking lights alone while driving. When the switch is in the po...

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    99 instruments and controls xenon cornering headlights 3 when the car speed exceeds approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), the main headlight will be angled when the steering wheel is turned. The beam can be angled maximum 15 ° to the right or left compared to a car without cornering headlights. If a fault occurs...

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    100 instruments and controls instrument lighting the brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted by pressing the button (+ or – signs on the button above the night- panel button). Front fog lights 3 the front fog lights should be used in poor visibility. These are automatically turned off ...

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    101 instruments and controls rear fog light to turn on the rear fog light, press the rear fog light button on the instrument panel. The headlights or front fog lights must be on. The rear fog light is automatically turned off when the engine is switched off. When the car is next started, the rear fo...

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    102 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...

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    103 instruments and controls priority of audible information if two or more functions are active simulta- neously, the most important function at that time will be prioritized. If, for example, the direction indicators are active when you engage reverse, the park- ing assistance (if fitted) will be ...

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    104 instruments and controls activate the rain sensor by lifting the stalk switch to the auto position. The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water is on the windshield. Thereafter the sensor compares the amount of water on the windshield with this reference value. If the stalk swi...

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    105 instruments and controls headlight washers 3 the headlights are washed at the same time as the windshield if the headlights are on. The headlights are washed every fifth time the windshield washers are used or if two (2) minutes have elapsed since the wind- shield was last washed. The headlight ...

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    106 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 seconds: move the control to position 2. If the windshield wipers are activated then the rear window wiper w...

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    107 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...

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    108 instruments and controls the system uses seven sensors: • outside air temperature sensor • cabin air temperature sensor (by the inte- rior rearveiw mirror) • sun sensor (on the facia) • blended air temperature sensors 2 (located in the front floor vents). • blended air temperature sensors 2 (loc...

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    109 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...

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    110 instruments and controls max heat (red indicator): max heating is obtained when the temper- ature knob is turned to the first position past 79 (to the red led). The driver’s side selection controls air distri- bution and the recirculation status. The tem- perature can be adjusted on the passenge...

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    111 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...

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    112 instruments and controls air distribution one press: when the defroster is chosen manually, all the windows (except the rear side windows, where the air flow is off) are demisted by: • high fan speed. • the air is directed to the defroster vents. • temperature increases somewhat. • recirculation...

  • Page 113

    113 instruments and controls start in cold weather to start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set- ting, maximum heat and low fan speed. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased. As the temperature inside ...

  • Page 114

    114 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 115

    115 instruments and controls settings some of the functions of the acc system can be customized. 1 select settings using the steering wheel controls, or . 2 press and hold the set button until given audible confirmation. 3 select climate system. 4 press the set button. 5 select the rear defroster, h...

  • Page 116

    116 instruments and controls normal automatic fan speed. This is one of the default settings. Low speed this selection give a slightly lower fan speed than medium speed though with continued automatic regulation. Convertible: fan speed is not regulated automatically when the soft top is open. A/c mo...

  • Page 117

    117 interior equipment steering wheel adjustment __________ 118 electric windows _______ 119 rear view mirrors ______ 122 moonroof 3 ___________ 128 interior lighting ________ 131 cup holder 3 __________ 133 power outlet 3 ________ 134 storage compartments __ 134 trunk ________________ 136 interior ...

  • Page 118

    118 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 119

    119 interior equipment electric windows the electric windows are operated by means of switches in the door armrests. For the electric windows to work, the ignition switch must be in the on position. At the end of a journey and having removed the remote control, you can still operate the windows, so ...

  • Page 120

    120 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 121. P...

  • Page 121

    121 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 122

    122 interior equipment rear view 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 b...

  • Page 123

    123 interior equipment interior rear view mirror the interior rear view mirror is of the auto dimming type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants have an auto dimming rear view mirror. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirror. Interior rea...

  • Page 124

    124 interior equipment preparations for first-time programming before programming the garage opener for the first time, you must delete any factory codes. Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer tha...

  • Page 125

    125 interior equipment if the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with "programming" steps 7-9 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 7 at the garage door opener receiver (motor-head u...

  • Page 126

    126 interior equipment erasing the three buttons to erase programming from the three but- tons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be "reprogrammed" as outlined below), follow the step noted: press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator lightbegins to flash-after 20 seconds. Rel...

  • Page 127

    127 interior equipment compass the compass is built into the rear view 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 ...

  • Page 128

    128 interior equipment moonroof 3 the moonroof is operated by the control in the roof console. For the moonroof to work, the ignition switch must be in the on posi- tion. If the car is equipped with windows having the automatic closing function, the moon- roof can be opened and closed so long as the...

  • Page 129

    129 interior equipment to close manually controlled closing slide the control forward to its first position. The moonroof will halt when you release the control. Automatic closing 3 slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it. The moonroof will close fully. The moonroof pinch p...

  • Page 130

    130 interior equipment pinch protection 3 the moonroof is equipped with pinch pro- tection. This is activated if something gets trapped when the moonroof is being closed. The moonroof will stop and open slightly. Temporary overriding the pinch protec- tion if dirt, ice or similar create so much resi...

  • Page 131

    131 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 switch...

  • Page 132

    132 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 133

    133 interior equipment cup holder 3 cup holders are provided in the fascia, in the center console compartment between the front seats and rear seat cushion (sport- sedan and sportcombi). The cup holder between the seats can be raised if you wish to use the compartment for storage. Warning • the cup ...

  • Page 134

    134 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 135

    135 interior equipment sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air. 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 93_us_my09.Book page 135 tuesday, april 15, 20...

  • Page 136

    136 interior equipment trunk folding down the rear seat, sportsedan 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 a...

  • Page 137

    137 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 138

    138 interior equipment load-through hatch, sportsedan 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 par...

  • Page 139

    139 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, sportsedan there are tie down eyes in the ...

  • Page 140

    140 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 141

    141 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 142

    142 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 143

    143 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 144

    144 interior equipment tie down eyes, 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 193. Warning • put heavy loads as low down ...

  • Page 145

    145 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 146

    146 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 147

    147 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 148

    148 interior equipment cargo guard 3 , sportcombi to fit 1 hold the cartridge so that the extendible part faces backward. 2 position the cartridge over the pin (1) on the left and right-hand sides. Press the cartridge down and rotate it slightly forward until a click is heard. 3 check the fitting by...

  • Page 149

    149 starting and driving ignition switch ________ 150 steering wheel lock ____ 151 starting the engine ____ 152 important considerations for driving __________ 153 refueling ____________ 156 engine break-in period _ 160 manual transmission___ 161 automatic transmission 3 ______ 162 cruise control __...

  • Page 150

    150 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. To allow the various systems in the car time to register that t...

  • Page 151

    151 starting and driving approx. 2 seconds. Following which, turn it back to off. On position the entire electrical system is operative. Do not leave the remote control in the on position when the engine is not running. Turn the ignition switch to the off position to disconnect the electrical system...

  • Page 152

    152 starting and driving starting the engine 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 transm...

  • Page 153

    153 starting and driving useful tips on starting the engine if the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather, proceed as follows: 1 turn the ignition switch to on (it is essential that you turn the ignition to on before depressing the accelerator). 2 press the accelerato...

  • Page 154

    154 starting and driving the light comes on in the event of an engine or gearbox fault (cars with automatic gear- box), which may cause driveability prob- lems but that does not affect exhaust emis- sion. The car can still be driven but perhaps with limited performance. Contact a dealer whenever an ...

  • Page 155

    155 starting and driving to ensure that the catalytic converter con- tinues to function properly, and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components, the following points must be observed: • have the car serviced regularly in accor- dance with the service program. • always be al...

  • Page 156

    156 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 157

    157 starting and driving refueling 1 switch off the engine. 2 open the fuel cap, located in the right-hand rear fender. 3 insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe and let the first mark (a ring, a pimple or the first spring-coil) rest on the flange. Do not withdraw the nozzle...

  • Page 158

    158 starting and driving the most effective way to prevent conden- sation forming in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems) is to keep the tank full. Refer to page 185 for information regarding gasoline anti-freeze. The fuel door has a built in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel...

  • Page 159

    159 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 160

    160 starting and driving gasoline 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, ...

  • Page 161

    161 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 162

    162 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 163

    163 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 164

    164 starting and driving thermal transmission protection the transmission has built-in protection against overheating. If the temperature of the transmission fluid exceeds 302 °f (150 °c), engine torque will be limited to 147 ft.Lbs. (200 nm). The following message is shown on the sid: if this messa...

  • Page 165

    165 starting and driving towing towing of cars with automatic transmission, see page 193. Descending hills if the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hill, despite the acceler- ator being released, the control module will change down. If you desire more powerful engine braking, manua...

  • Page 166

    166 starting and driving temporary override of park brake shift lock 1 apply the parking brake. 2 lift up the rubber mat in the storage compartment ahead of the selector lever. 3 under the floor of the storage compart- ment is a yellow plastic lever. Use a thin tool, such as a screwdriver, to press ...

  • Page 167

    167 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 168

    168 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 169

    169 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 170

    170 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 171

    171 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 172

    172 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 173

    173 starting and driving all-wheel drive (xwd) 3 essentially, the system consists of a ptu (power take off unit), propeller shaft, rdm (rear drive module which contains an elec- tronically controlled plate clutch, final drive gear and differential) and driveshafts. This system enhances driving chara...

  • Page 174

    174 starting and driving the advantages of the tcs system are most apparent when road surface friction is so low that a lot of wheelspin can occur rap- idly: • when the car is pulling away or accelerat- ing with the front wheels on different surfaces (e.G. One slippery and one dry), the tcs function...

  • Page 175

    175 starting and driving electronic stability program esp ® anti-skid system the esp ® system employs both the antilock braking system (abs) and the trac- tion control system (tcs). It is a system that helps the driver to stabilize the car in unusual circumstances that can otherwise be more difficul...

  • Page 176

    176 starting and driving esp ® system off lights up if: • the system is turned off manually. The car must be travelling slower than 35 mph (60 km/h). The tcs is also disengaged. • a fault is detected in the abs-system. • a fault has been detected in the system and the system has therefore been switc...

  • Page 177

    177 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 178

    178 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 179

    179 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 180

    180 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 181

    181 starting and driving increases as the car comes closer to the object. If you stop the car with reverse gear engaged, the sound pulse will stop after 2 seconds. The sound pulses will return if you continue to reverse. If the car rolls for- ward while reverse is engaged, the system is silenced. Wh...

  • Page 182

    182 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 183

    183 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 184

    184 starting and driving to reach its optimum temperature, and 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 con...

  • Page 185

    185 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 186

    186 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 187

    187 starting and driving driving in hot climates always check the coolant level before start- ing a journey. When the engine is cold, the coolant shall lie on or just 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, ...

  • Page 188

    188 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 189

    189 starting and driving • contact your saab dealer for advice on which trailer hitch is designed for your car. 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 ...

  • Page 190

    190 starting and driving when continuing your journey, manually select a low gear in which the engine speed is about 3,500 rpm until the incline eases (see page 168). Recommendations for cars with manual transmission rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main ins...

  • Page 191

    191 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 192

    192 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 193

    193 starting and driving driving with the trunk lid open if you must drive with the trunk lid open, close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped) and set the cabin fan to its high- est speed setting. Driving in deep water towing the car warning avoid driving with the trunk lid partly or fully ope...

  • Page 194

    194 starting and driving front towing eye 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 open the cover first at the lower edge with a screwdriver for example. Watch out for the pai...

  • Page 195

    195 starting and driving towing the car cars with manual transmission engage neutral. Turn on the parking lights. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles on tow. Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake of the car on tow, as necessary. This will avoid t...

  • Page 196

    196 starting and driving whatever the speed limit, the car must not be towed at speeds exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h) nor for a distance of more than 30 miles (50 km). If the car needs to be transported over a longer distance, a tow truck or flatbed truck must be called out. The engine cannot be started...

  • Page 197

    197 starting and driving jump starting 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 ...

  • Page 198

    198 starting and driving 4 open the hood and locate the battery. Find the positive (+) and negative (–) termi- nals on the battery. 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...

  • Page 199

    199 starting and driving using a battery charger 3 /starter unit to avoid damaging the car’s electrical system and electronics, the following rules must be followed when charging the battery or jump starting the car. • if the charger or starter unit can be set to different voltages (6 v/12 v/18 v/24...

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    200 starting and driving (this page has been left blank.) 93_us_my09.Book page 200 tuesday, april 15, 2008 10:30 am.

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    201 car care hood ________________ 202 engine ______________ 203 engine bay, 4-cyl engine 206 engine bay, v6 engine _ 207 engine oil ____________ 208 air filter______________ 209 transmission fluid ____ 210 coolant ______________ 210 brake/clutch fluid and brake pads__________ 212 power steering____...

  • Page 202

    202 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 203

    203 car care engine turbo 4-cylinder 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 spee...

  • Page 204

    204 car care emission control systems the systems for controlling emissions to the atmosphere require regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the service program. In addition to meeting the exhaust emission regulations and thereby helping to keep the environment clean, a correc...

  • Page 205

    205 car care bosch me9 engine management system, v6 engine the bosch me9 engine management system is a system that combines sequen- tial multiport fuel injection, electronic distrib- utorless ignition and turbocharger boost pressure control into one system and intake camshaft phasing control. The me...

  • Page 206

    206 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 93_us_7carcare_my09.Fm page 206 tuesday, april 15, 2008 11:26 am.

  • Page 207

    207 car care 1 power-steering fluid reservoir 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 93_us_7carcare_my09.Fm page 207 tuesday, april 15, 2008 11:26 am.

  • Page 208

    208 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 209

    209 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 210

    210 car care 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 there is an overpressure in the cooling system. Coolant temperatures can some- times ex...

  • Page 211

    211 car care 4-cyl engine: the expansion tank is trans- parent to facilitate checking the coolant level. When the engine is cold, the coolant shall lie on or just above the kalt/cold mark on the expansion tank (boundary between the upper and lower sections of the tank, see illustration). Top up with...

  • Page 212

    212 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 213

    213 car care brake pads should only be changed at a workshop. We recommend that you con- tact a saab dealer. 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. Cle...

  • Page 214

    214 car care battery the battery is maintenance free. If frequent short journeys are made, the bat- tery may need extra charging. This can be done with a battery charger or by taking the car for a long run. If the battery is not being charged while the engine is running, the following message will a...

  • Page 215

    215 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 216

    216 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 217

    217 car care washers the reservoir capacity is approx. 6 qts. (5.8 liters). When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 liter), 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 218

    218 car care changing bulbs auto checking 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 dis- played on the sid. Example of sid message: the following bulbs are no...

  • Page 219

    219 car care wrong bulb fitted if a low or main beam bulb of too high a rating is fitted, a bulb failure message will be shown on the sid (a too high wattage bulb can damage the reflector). If the following message is displayed but the bulb shines, it is most likely that an incorrect bulb has been f...

  • Page 220

    220 car care low beam, halogen left-hand side 1 lift aside the hose 3 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 f...

  • Page 221

    221 car care high beam, halogen left-hand side 1 lift aside the hose 3 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 ...

  • Page 222

    222 car care daytime running light left-hand side 1 lift aside the hose 3 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 pi...

  • Page 223

    223 car care front turn signal bulbs left-hand side 1 lift aside the hose 3 running along the side of the battery cover. 2 release the two retainers on the battery cover and remove the cover. 3 pull up the washer fluid filler pipe. 4 remove the air pipe from the front edge of the battery box. Both s...

  • Page 224

    224 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 225

    225 car care stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, sportsedan 1 lower the cover in the trim behind the lights. Right-hand side: unlock the plastic rivet by depressing the center no more than 0.1 in. (3 mm). Take hold of the collar of the rivet and pull it out. Refer also to page 226. 2 lift...

  • Page 226

    226 car care stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, convertible 1 remove the cover. 2 carefully remove the bulb holder with the broken bulb.The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting. 3 change the bulb. 4 refit the bulb holder and cover. Turn signals, reversing light and rear fog light, sportcomb...

  • Page 227

    227 car care changing bulbs 1 press down the plastic lug on the bulb holder. 2 carefully remove the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing. Change the bulb. 3 refit the bulb holder. Press the lug so that it snaps into place. To refit the trunk lid trim 1 withdraw the center of the rivets. 2 f...

  • Page 228

    228 car care dome light, front, sportsedan and sportcombi 1 pull down the rear edge of the lens. 2 fit the new bulb. 3 insert the guide lugs on the front edge of the lens and press the lens home. Dome light, rear, sportsedan and sportcombi 1 remove the entire overhead panel: ease out the trailing en...

  • Page 229

    229 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 230

    230 car care trunk lighting, sportsedan the lamp fitting is located under the parcel shelf. 1 remove the lamp fitting by pulling down one end. 2 the baffle must be removed before the bulb can be replaced. Point the baffle’s tab up with a small screwdriver. 3 fit the new bulb. 4 refit the baffle by f...

  • Page 231

    231 car care trunk lighting, sportcombi 1 pull the lamp housing forward slightly and lift it out at the rear. Use a thin and wide tool. 2 fit the new bulb. The bulb is secured in the holder. 3 start by inserting in the front edge of the lamp housing and then pressing in the rear edge. Courtesy/floor...

  • Page 232

    232 car care bulb table no. Designation watt- age 1 h7 55 high beam (cars with halogen light) 2 h8 35 front fog lights 3 3 h11 55 low beam (cars with halogen light) 4 3457 a/ak (yellow) 30 cp direction indicator, front 5 p21w 21 reversing lights 6 pr21w (red) 21 rear fog light; taillights (sportseda...

  • Page 233

    233 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 234

    234 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 235

    235 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 4 10 main instrument unit; automatic climate control (acc) 3 5 7.5 control module in front doors; park brake shift lock (automatic transmission) 6 7.5 brake...

  • Page 236

    236 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 237

    237 car care 26 30 right-hand stop light; rear left turn signal; left taillight; rear fog light; left reversing light; license plate lighting; trunk lighting; trailer lights 27 10 convertible: lumbar support, electrically adjustable front seat 3 28 15 telematics 3 29 - - trunk fuse panel, convertibl...

  • Page 238

    238 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 10 xenon cornering headlig...

  • Page 239

    239 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 240

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

  • Page 241

    241 car care high speed operation 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 yo...

  • Page 242

    242 car care certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight- ened. See page 261. 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 ...

  • Page 243

    243 car care treadwear indicators the tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth, treadless strips across the width, which become visible when only 2/32" (1.6 mm) of tread remains. As soon as the indicators become visible, new tires should be fitted without delay. Make sure you are fami...

  • Page 244

    244 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 245

    245 car care treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the govern- ment course as a tire grade...

  • Page 246

    246 car care wheel replacement replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your d...

  • Page 247

    247 car care tire chains 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 fast...

  • Page 248

    248 car care tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into it´s sidewall. Tire size: the tire size ia a combination of letters and numbers used to define a partic- ular tire´s width, height, aspect ratio, con- struction type and service description. Department of transportati...

  • Page 249

    249 car care aspect ratio: a two-digit number that indi- cates the tire height-to-width measure- ments. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “55”, as shown in item “c” of the illus- tration, it would mean that the tire´s sidewall is 55% as high as it is wide. Belt rating: a letter code is u...

  • Page 250

    250 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 251

    251 car care dot markings: a code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the u.S. Department of transportation motor vehicle safety stan- dards. The dot code includes the tire identification number (tin), an alphanu- meric designator which can also identify...

  • Page 252

    252 car care tread width: the width of the tire´s tread. Utqgs: uniform tire quality grade stan- dards, a tire information system that pro- vides consumers with ratings for a tire´s traction, temperature and treadwear. Rat- ings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedure...

  • Page 253

    253 car care winter tires winter (snow) tires are recommended for winter climates where the majority of your driving will be done on snow and ice. Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance. Your saab dealer can advise you of to the correct size tire for your car (...

  • Page 254

    254 car care the system does not warn if the tire pres- sure is too high. If the system has warned or triggered an alarm due to inadequate pressure then the pressure must be reset to the recom- mended pressure so that the warning/alarm is cleared. If the tire pressure decreases if the tire pressure ...

  • Page 255

    255 car care malfunctions the above message is shown on the sid if: • wheel without pressure sensor has been fitted (e.G. Spare wheel) • one or more pressure sensors are broken or missing • a fault has arisen in the receiver • a system error has arisen. Removing a tire remove the tire with a tire ma...

  • Page 256

    256 car care compact spare the compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire. Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus- tained a puncture. The maximum life of the tire is only just over 2,000 miles (3,500 km). Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with the compact spare fit...

  • Page 257

    257 car care tools under a panel in the trunk, sportse- dan sportcombi sportcombi with subwoofer position the loudspeaker on the left-hand side before the spare wheel is removed. The arrow on the loudspeaker must point forwards when the loudspeaker is fitted in the spare wheel. 93_us_7carcare_my09.F...

  • Page 258

    258 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 259

    259 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 260

    260 car care 1 wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the jacking point. Each jacking point is indicated by an arrow on the sill (see illustration). Make sure that the jack fully engages the jacking point in the underside of the sill member and that the entire foot of the jack...

  • Page 261

    261 car care 4 clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces between the wheel and brake disc. Do not wipe away the grease in the wheel hub. 5 add a thin layer of grease on the bolts before fitting, see page 261. Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown on page 262 (opposite pai...

  • Page 262

    262 car care tire repair kit 3 the tire repair kit replaces the spare wheel. The repair kit allows a punctured tire to be temporarily repaired and reinflated without needing to remove the wheel. Minor damage to the tire, such as a foreign object that has penetrated the tread, can be temporarily repa...

  • Page 263

    263 car care prevent the compressor getting wet. The canister of sealant can only be used once. Replace a used canister at a work- shop. We recommend that you contact an authorised saab workshop. The tire repair kit can be used at tempera- tures down to –22°f (–30 °c). At low tem- peratures the seal...

  • Page 264

    264 car care 4 connect the air hose from the compres- sor to the connection on the canister. 5 insert the canister into the recess in the compressor. 6 unscrew the valve cap from the punc- tured wheel. 7 connect the air hose from the canister to the valve on the wheel. 8 the switch on the compressor...

  • Page 265

    265 car care if the correct pressure is not reached within 10 minutes, the damage to the tire is too large to be repaired with the sealant. Park the car in a suitable place and call for assistance. If the tire pressure becomes too high, it can be reduced by pressing the button by the pressure gauge ...

  • Page 266

    266 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 267

    267 car care textile carpeting textile carpeting should be vacuum cleaned regularly. Carpeting can also be cleaned using a brush or sponge and carpet shampoo. For safety reasons, vacuum cleaners that are not earthed (grounded) must not be used out of doors. Engine bay the engine bay should be cleane...

  • Page 268

    268 car care the underside of the car also needs wash- ing regularly, and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usually washed in an automatic car wash without special facilities for underbody cleaning. Never wash or leave the...

  • Page 269

    269 car care when the soft top is only slightly soiled, follow the directions on the cleaning agent packaging. No brushing is necessary. Check the soft top for water penetration from time to time by spraying a small amount of water on it. If water does not form droplets but disappear into the materi...

  • Page 270

    270 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 271

    271 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 rust-p...

  • Page 272

    272 car care washing will prevent paint damage from acid rain and other airborne contami- nants such as tree sap and bird drop- pings. If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immediately. • begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush...

  • Page 273

    273 car care air conditioning (a/c) troubleshooting if a fault occurs in the a/c system, there are a number of checks you can perform your- self. If the fault persists, however, have the system checked at a workshop. We recom- mend that you contact a saab dealer. Note when the a/c system is running,...

  • Page 274

    274 car care compressor uses a lubricant that circu- lates with the coolant. Note the a/c system cannot be switched on when the outside temperature is below 32°f (0°c). Turn on the a/c system when the car is standing in a warm place. Simplest is to always have the a/c button pressed in. The a/c syst...

  • Page 275

    275 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. 2 locate the marker on the lens. 3 measure the distance from the ground to the aim marker no.1 (see ...

  • Page 276

    276 car care 6 turn the vertical aiming screw until the horizontal cut-off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall. 7 if an optical headlight aimer device is used follow point 1 and 2 and center the lens of the optical headlight aimer device at the intersection of the two ma...

  • Page 277

    277 customer assistance and information maintenance schedule __ 278 owner assistance ______ 280 reporting safety defects (usa) _______________ 281 reporting safety defects to the canadian government__________ 281 vehicle data collection and event data recorders ___________ 282 customer assistance an...

  • Page 278

    278 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 279

    279 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 classifications stated in the warranty and service record booklet. The use of extra a...

  • Page 280

    280 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 281

    281 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 282

    282 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 283

    283 technical data general data __________ 284 engine _______________ 286 engine oil _____________ 286 fuel__________________ 287 engines ______________ 287 electrical system_______ 287 brake system__________ 287 wheels and tires _______ 288 plates and labels _______ 292 technical data 3 asterisk me...

  • Page 284

    284 technical data general data overall length, including bumpers: sportsedan and convertible _________ 182.9'' (4647 mm) sportcombi_______________________ 183.8'' (4670 mm) overall width, including door mirrors _____ 80.2'' (2038 mm) maximum height incl roof antenna: sportsedan front wheel drive, s...

  • Page 285

    285 technical data curb weight (i.E. With full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel): sportsedan_______________________ 3220–3880 lbs. (1460–1760 kg) convertible _______________________ 3520–3870 lbs. (1595–1755 kg) sportcombi_______________________ 3310–4010 lbs....

  • Page 286

    286 technical data engine engine oil 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...

  • Page 287

    287 technical data fuel engines electrical system brake system hydraulic unit for soft top, convertible fuel tank capacity ___________________ 16.05 u.S. Gal. (61 l) gasoline octane use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. Although not required, use higher octane fuel for ...

  • Page 288

    288 technical data wheels and tires all season tires 6.5x16" __________________________ 215/55 r16 93 h 7x17"____________________________ 225/50 r17 94 v 7.5x17" __________________________ 235/45 r17 94 v summer tires 7.5x18" __________________________ 235/45 r18 94 y before changing to wheels/tires...

  • Page 289

    289 technical data notice snow chains snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: wheels tires 6.5x16"_______ 215/55 r16 m+s or 215/55 r16 before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain information on the sizes s...

  • Page 290

    290 technical data recommended tire/engine combinations 2.0 turbo v6 engine all-wheel- drive models all season tires 215/55 r16 93 h 3 – – 225/50 r17 94 v – – 3 235/45 r17 94 v 3 3 – summer tires 235/45 r18 94 y – 3 *) 3 winter (snow) tires 215/55 r16 93 q 3 3 – 215/60 r16 95 q – 3 *) 3 225/55 r16 9...

  • Page 291

    291 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 93 h 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 35/240 35/240 41/280 235/45 r17 94 v 1–3 pers./0–10...

  • Page 292

    292 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: tire information label can be found on t...

  • Page 293

    293 technical data customized systems 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 sa...

  • Page 294

    294 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. The warnings/indications that contain an exclamation mark are shown together with a warning or check light in the main instru- men...

  • Page 295

    295 technical data rear left seat backrest unlocked. Rear right seat backrest unlocked. Parking assistance malfunction. Service. 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 fail...

  • Page 296

    296 technical data tire pressure low, front left. Check tires. Low tire pressure rear left. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure rear right. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure front right. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressure front left. Make a safe stop. Tire pressure system failure. Contact service...

  • Page 297

    297 index index a abs brakes ____________________ 171 acc _________________________ 107 adjustment, steering wheel ________ 118 air filter _______________________ 209 airbag _________________________ 32 all-wheel drive (xwd) ____________ 173 anchorage eyes, sportsedan ______ 139 anti-corrosion treat...

  • Page 298

    298 index deactivating the rear window switches _____________________ 121 deep water, driving through _______ 193 definitions and terminology, tire ____ 250 determining correct load, tires _____ 252 direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101 direction indicators ______________ 101 dome light, conver...

  • Page 299

    299 index headlight flasher _________________ 99 headlight levelling ________________ 98 headlights ______________________ 98 hood _________________________ 202 horn _________________________ 118 horn button ____________________ 118 i if a tire goes flat ________________ 247 ignition switch ________...

  • Page 300

    300 index p panic function, car alarm __________ 58 park brake shift lock ____________ 163 park brake shift lock, temporary override ______________________ 166 parking _______________________ 177 parking aid ____________________ 180 parking brake __________________ 177 parking on a hill ____________...

  • Page 301

    301 index sun visor ______________________ 132 switches _______________________ 97 t tcs __________________________ 173 technical data _________________ 284 textile carpeting, cleaning ________ 267 tie down eyes, sportcombi _______ 144 tie down eyes, sportsedan _______ 139 tightening torque, wheels ...

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    302 notes notes 93_us_my09.Book page 302 tuesday, april 15, 2008 10:30 am.

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    303 notes 93_us_my09.Book page 303 tuesday, april 15, 2008 10:30 am.

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    304 notes 93_us_my09.Book page 304 tuesday, april 15, 2008 10:30 am.