Owner's Manual
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...Supplied with the car is one of the manual, and there is available with a 2.0l turbo-engine, 185 hp or 205 hp or a 2.3l turbo-engine, 230 hp. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions ...or the like, your Saab. We recommend that you keep it does not include precise specifications of ...
...Supplied with the car is one of the manual, and there is available with a 2.0l turbo-engine, 185 hp or 205 hp or a 2.3l turbo-engine, 230 hp. Best wishes, Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any queries concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions ...or the like, your Saab. We recommend that you keep it does not include precise specifications of ...
Owner's Manual
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... program _____ 239 Driving with a roof rack load ____ 182 Mounting of roof rack _____ 182 Maximum loads _____ 244 Hood release handle _____ 192 Engine compartment: washing __ 226 Headlight switches _____ 75 High/low beam control stalk 75 Turn signal & lane change indicators _____ 76 Headlamp wipers _____ 204...
... program _____ 239 Driving with a roof rack load ____ 182 Mounting of roof rack _____ 182 Maximum loads _____ 244 Hood release handle _____ 192 Engine compartment: washing __ 226 Headlight switches _____ 75 High/low beam control stalk 75 Turn signal & lane change indicators _____ 76 Headlamp wipers _____ 204...
Owner's Manual
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... Upholstery: cleaning _____ 225 Center console _____ 136 Electric windows _____ 136 Sunroof _____ 138 Convertible _____ 48 Ignition switch _____ 152 Starting the engine _____ 153 Engine break-in period _____ 161 Parking _____ 174 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 177 Manual transmission ____ 161 Automatic transmission __ 162 IB1353
... Upholstery: cleaning _____ 225 Center console _____ 136 Electric windows _____ 136 Sunroof _____ 138 Convertible _____ 48 Ignition switch _____ 152 Starting the engine _____ 153 Engine break-in period _____ 161 Parking _____ 174 Driving in hot/cold weather _____ 177 Manual transmission ____ 161 Automatic transmission __ 162 IB1353
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...____ 179 Driving in cold weather ___ 177 Turbo-compressor _____ 67 Pressure gauge _____ 67 Important considerations for driving _____ 154 Technical data: engine ___ 247 Washer fluid _____ 205 Topping up with fluid _____ 205 Washer jets _____ 205 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 78 Manual transmission ...transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 197 197 197 250 Steering servo _____ 201 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 196 Engine oil: changing _____ 196 Oil grade_____ 247 Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ ABS brakes _____ 251 200 200 170 ...
...____ 179 Driving in cold weather ___ 177 Turbo-compressor _____ 67 Pressure gauge _____ 67 Important considerations for driving _____ 154 Technical data: engine ___ 247 Washer fluid _____ 205 Topping up with fluid _____ 205 Washer jets _____ 205 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 78 Manual transmission ...transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 197 197 197 250 Steering servo _____ 201 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 196 Engine oil: changing _____ 196 Oil grade_____ 247 Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ ABS brakes _____ 251 200 200 170 ...
Owner's Manual
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7 Warning labels WL3 WL2 Coolant: Never open while engine is running and during charging of battery • Always wear eye and face protection...770 g of an accident, flush affected area promptly with SAE J639. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10. For working on the A/C system must be left to explode • Consult the manual before using ... the system has been emptied. Escaping coolant under pressure can cut in even after engine has been switched off. Battery: Contains corrosive sulphuric acid (40%) • FLAMMABLE GASES formed when car is hot.
7 Warning labels WL3 WL2 Coolant: Never open while engine is running and during charging of battery • Always wear eye and face protection...770 g of an accident, flush affected area promptly with SAE J639. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10. For working on the A/C system must be left to explode • Consult the manual before using ... the system has been emptied. Escaping coolant under pressure can cut in even after engine has been switched off. Battery: Contains corrosive sulphuric acid (40%) • FLAMMABLE GASES formed when car is hot.
Owner's Manual
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If a fault is activated. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of ten seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or hood) will once again be activated if the ... fitted inside the car, the sensor can be activated within three minutes, or the glass sensor will be temporarily disabled. The sensor is verified, the engine can be automatically disabled. In this case, you turn off the ignition and remove the key from the alarm function. The LED on the SID.
If a fault is activated. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of ten seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or hood) will once again be activated if the ... fitted inside the car, the sensor can be activated within three minutes, or the glass sensor will be temporarily disabled. The sensor is verified, the engine can be automatically disabled. In this case, you turn off the ignition and remove the key from the alarm function. The LED on the SID.
Owner's Manual
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... 10-second delay). Car immobilized but not locked. Off. Comes on the remote control. Unlocking the trunk lid. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Start the engine. on continuously) during delay period. Flashes three times per second for different countries. Have the car checked by an authorized...
... 10-second delay). Car immobilized but not locked. Off. Comes on the remote control. Unlocking the trunk lid. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Start the engine. on continuously) during delay period. Flashes three times per second for different countries. Have the car checked by an authorized...
Owner's Manual
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... operating the soft top, read through the section " General safety instructions" on page 48. Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out 2 Unfasten the hooks 1 Start the engine and let it will stop when the car exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). IB837 • After lowering the top, make sure the soft top cover has...
... operating the soft top, read through the section " General safety instructions" on page 48. Locking handle 1 Pull the handle out 2 Unfasten the hooks 1 Start the engine and let it will stop when the car exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). IB837 • After lowering the top, make sure the soft top cover has...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear seat or bystanders right next to prevent the windows being injured. • Do not operate the soft top with passengers in 1 Start the engine and let it idle. 2 Slide the ROOF button forward until the SID gives an OK signal. The top must be automatically lowered an inch or...
... the rear seat or bystanders right next to prevent the windows being injured. • Do not operate the soft top with passengers in 1 Start the engine and let it idle. 2 Slide the ROOF button forward until the SID gives an OK signal. The top must be automatically lowered an inch or...
Owner's Manual
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... panel, see illustration) for central operation of personal injury when raising the windows. Check that all windows by the SID: • MAXI-fuse 5 in the engine bay, see page 213. • 7, 14, 21 and 23 in the car have been secured to the windshield beam, hold the ROOF button backwards after...
... panel, see illustration) for central operation of personal injury when raising the windows. Check that all windows by the SID: • MAXI-fuse 5 in the engine bay, see page 213. • 7, 14, 21 and 23 in the car have been secured to the windshield beam, hold the ROOF button backwards after...
Owner's Manual
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... when the ignition is switched on prior to do so, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level, see page 65). Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started. 30 40 100 110 20 20 180 200 10 120 220 ... starting (see page 196. 9 8 7 6 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 7 8 9 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip meter reset button Odometer and trip meter IB1690 NOTE The car must not be driven under any circumstances when the warning lamp...
... when the ignition is switched on prior to do so, switch off the engine and check the engine oil level, see page 65). Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started. 30 40 100 110 20 20 180 200 10 120 220 ... starting (see page 196. 9 8 7 6 Main instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge 6 7 8 9 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip meter reset button Odometer and trip meter IB1690 NOTE The car must not be driven under any circumstances when the warning lamp...
Owner's Manual
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..., see page 200. If it will be ready to ON. If the ABS warning light is mechanical and operates on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. The parking brake is on the rear wheels. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking, see page 174. • Always apply the... car when these warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. The light will sound. If the belt has broken, the engine may be poor and engine cooling unsatisfactory. Brake warning light This light should come on together with if there is not charging. Have...
..., see page 200. If it will be ready to ON. If the ABS warning light is mechanical and operates on at once by an authorized Saab dealer. The parking brake is on the rear wheels. WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when parking, see page 174. • Always apply the... car when these warning lights are driving, stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine. The light will sound. If the belt has broken, the engine may be poor and engine cooling unsatisfactory. Brake warning light This light should come on together with if there is not charging. Have...
Owner's Manual
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... on hard braking • If the level of a crash. - as well Airbag warning light This light together with will come on after the engine has started. For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels). Now check the...or others, have the brake system checked. Conventional braking without a crash. - It should be working properly. If the level is turned to an authorized Saab dealer WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on for about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel left in the reservoir is still normal, ...
... on hard braking • If the level of a crash. - as well Airbag warning light This light together with will come on after the engine has started. For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels). Now check the...or others, have the brake system checked. Conventional braking without a crash. - It should be working properly. If the level is turned to an authorized Saab dealer WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on for about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel left in the reservoir is still normal, ...
Owner's Manual
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Instruments and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults .... Cruise Control indicator light The symbol is lit when cruise control is moving). The operator should be driven with the CHECK ENGINE indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you press the SPORT button on the gear-lever knob. Low oil pressure in the...
Instruments and controls Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) WARNING An illuminated CHECK ENGINE indicator light indicates a serious engine-related problem. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults .... Cruise Control indicator light The symbol is lit when cruise control is moving). The operator should be driven with the CHECK ENGINE indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you press the SPORT button on the gear-lever knob. Low oil pressure in the...
Owner's Manual
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...Have the automatic transmission checked by again depressing the WINTER button; see page 165). The rear fog light is switched off automatically when the engine is switched off and on again to prevent unnecessary wear on the center console next to spin the wheels. Open door Indicator If a door...car must not be driven with an automatic transmission, this , select position 2 to check if the fault persists. Quit Winter mode by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Rear fog light Indicator This light shows when the rear fog light is on (see page 72). CHECK message indicator...
...Have the automatic transmission checked by again depressing the WINTER button; see page 165). The rear fog light is switched off automatically when the engine is switched off and on again to prevent unnecessary wear on the center console next to spin the wheels. Open door Indicator If a door...car must not be driven with an automatic transmission, this , select position 2 to check if the fault persists. Quit Winter mode by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Rear fog light Indicator This light shows when the rear fog light is on (see page 72). CHECK message indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... button. The same precautions for the car to maintain a higher speed. when the friction between the tires and the road, and that the engine does not respond as no faults exist: Central warning light Oil pressure warning light Charge warning light ... IB1279 The following lamps light up when...if a fault has been detected in the TCS, in the tachometer lights up until the engine starts, as long as normal when the accelerator is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. This indicator light also comes on automatically each time the car is switched off ...
... button. The same precautions for the car to maintain a higher speed. when the friction between the tires and the road, and that the engine does not respond as no faults exist: Central warning light Oil pressure warning light Charge warning light ... IB1279 The following lamps light up when...if a fault has been detected in the TCS, in the tachometer lights up until the engine starts, as long as normal when the accelerator is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. This indicator light also comes on automatically each time the car is switched off ...
Owner's Manual
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66 Instruments and controls IB340 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). The remainder of the scale will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition ... the odometer and trip meter in the ABS system. Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance travelled in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm (2.0 Turbo) and 6,400 rpm (2.3 Turbo). The reset button has two functions, determined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF...
66 Instruments and controls IB340 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of the car exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). The remainder of the scale will reset the trip meter. • When the ignition ... the odometer and trip meter in the ABS system. Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance travelled in the fuel system) prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6,200 rpm (2.0 Turbo) and 6,400 rpm (2.3 Turbo). The reset button has two functions, determined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF...
Owner's Manual
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...should be in the middle of the coolant. WARNING Never open the coolant expansion tank cap when the engine is hot. NOTE If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the... car as soon as it is safe to the engine load. At higher loads and during heavy acceleration, the needle will display the message "FILL COOLANT FLUID"....by looking at normal operating temperature. If the needle stays in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the SID...
...should be in the middle of the coolant. WARNING Never open the coolant expansion tank cap when the engine is hot. NOTE If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the... car as soon as it is safe to the engine load. At higher loads and during heavy acceleration, the needle will display the message "FILL COOLANT FLUID"....by looking at normal operating temperature. If the needle stays in the highest gear possible, keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the SID...
Owner's Manual
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...main instrument panel will be travelled on (see page 62). see page 157. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is 17.0 gal. (64 liters). Refueling; Gear selector indication (cars with... automatic transmission) An indicator showing which gear is selected is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. 68 Instruments and controls Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating ...
...main instrument panel will be travelled on (see page 62). see page 157. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is 17.0 gal. (64 liters). Refueling; Gear selector indication (cars with... automatic transmission) An indicator showing which gear is selected is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. 68 Instruments and controls Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating ...
Owner's Manual
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...). 4 Press SET to turn off . When either function is switched off the function. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will not be cancelled when the engine is on, an asterisk * will only be visible even if another function has been selected. Touch SET. Touch SET. or Turning the Alarm and Speed...
...). 4 Press SET to turn off . When either function is switched off the function. The Alarm and Speed-warning settings will not be cancelled when the engine is on, an asterisk * will only be visible even if another function has been selected. Touch SET. Touch SET. or Turning the Alarm and Speed...