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3 Instrument panel High/low beam _____ 75 Parking lights _____ 75 Daytime running lights _____ 75 Changing bulbs _____ 200 High/low beam control stalk 75 Direction indicators _____ 76 Cruise Control _____ 163 Warning and indicator lights _____ Tachometer _____ Speedometer _____ Odometer and trip meter ..._____ Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ Fuel gauge _____ Temperature gauge _____ 60 66 66 66 67 68 67 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 69 Night panel _____...
3 Instrument panel High/low beam _____ 75 Parking lights _____ 75 Daytime running lights _____ 75 Changing bulbs _____ 200 High/low beam control stalk 75 Direction indicators _____ 76 Cruise Control _____ 163 Warning and indicator lights _____ Tachometer _____ Speedometer _____ Odometer and trip meter ..._____ Gauge showing turbo pressure ___ Fuel gauge _____ Temperature gauge _____ 60 66 66 66 67 68 67 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 69 Night panel _____...
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...: description _____ 188 Engine oil, level control and topping up _____ 195 Battery _____ 195 Battery charge _____ 195 Jump starting _____ 181 IB1624 number _____ 243 Engine number _____ 243 Gearbox number _____ 243 Color coding _____ 243 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses..._____ 148 Technical data: engine ___ 237 Washer fluid _____ 199 Topping up with fluid _____ 199 Washer jets _____ 199 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 78 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 191 191 191 240 Steering servo _____...
...: description _____ 188 Engine oil, level control and topping up _____ 195 Battery _____ 195 Battery charge _____ 195 Jump starting _____ 181 IB1624 number _____ 243 Engine number _____ 243 Gearbox number _____ 243 Color coding _____ 243 Fuse panels _____ Changing a fuse _____ Table of fuses..._____ 148 Technical data: engine ___ 237 Washer fluid _____ 199 Topping up with fluid _____ 199 Washer jets _____ 199 Wiper/washer control stalk _ 78 Manual transmission _____ Automatic transmission _____ Transmission oil _____ Gearbox: technical data _____ 191 191 191 240 Steering servo _____...
Owner's Manual
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... in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the main instrument panel will not be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over. Electronic control module and sensor Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) Steering wheel with integral... AIR BAG warning light on the passenger side. These airbags are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. • Children 12 and under or shorter than the blinking of an eye. If a fault is triggered by the safety belts to further enhance...
... in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the main instrument panel will not be activated by minor front-end impacts, rear-end or side impacts, or by the car rolling over. Electronic control module and sensor Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) Steering wheel with integral... AIR BAG warning light on the passenger side. These airbags are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. • Children 12 and under or shorter than the blinking of an eye. If a fault is triggered by the safety belts to further enhance...
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... because the airbag needs space in which to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate. The warning light could even ... or they could signify that inflates the airbag. Sensor detects retardation and sends a signal via the control module to reduce the risk of injury from contact with your seat as far back as is equipped... with an SRS (airbag), safety belts must still always be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. See page 62. • Even if the car is practical. Airbag now fully inflated...
... because the airbag needs space in which to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate. The warning light could even ... or they could signify that inflates the airbag. Sensor detects retardation and sends a signal via the control module to reduce the risk of injury from contact with your seat as far back as is equipped... with an SRS (airbag), safety belts must still always be worn by an authorized Saab dealer. See page 62. • Even if the car is practical. Airbag now fully inflated...
Owner's Manual
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... in the trunk inside ! First rinse the soft top, then use a scraper on the paintwork. Since the rear window is located in to the side panels adjacent to dry on the inside the opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door...
... in the trunk inside ! First rinse the soft top, then use a scraper on the paintwork. Since the rear window is located in to the side panels adjacent to dry on the inside the opening the fuel filler door Convertible If the fuel filler door...
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...engine oil level, see page 190. 9 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 8 9 7 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip meter reset button Odometer and trip meter 6 Main instrument panel Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge IB1889 NOTE The car must not be driven under any circumstances when the... warning lamp is on prior to starting (see page 65). 60 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel Warning and indicator lights 2 50 40 30 20 10 40 20 60 80 1 3 60 100 4 70 120 5 80 90 A ...
...engine oil level, see page 190. 9 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 8 9 7 Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Trip meter reset button Odometer and trip meter 6 Main instrument panel Tachometer Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Pressure gauge IB1889 NOTE The car must not be driven under any circumstances when the... warning lamp is on prior to starting (see page 65). 60 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel Warning and indicator lights 2 50 40 30 20 10 40 20 60 80 1 3 60 100 4 70 120 5 80 90 A ...
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... engine starts, as long as desired. IMPORTANT! They go out after about 3 seconds. IB1922 Instruments and controls Traction Control System indicator (option) The lamp in which case the lamp will help to improve both ride comfort and... main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should be adopted (see page 166). See also the section Traction Control System, on when the traction control system (TCS) is started (see page 166. 65 Traction Control System OFF indicator...the ignition is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop.
... engine starts, as long as desired. IMPORTANT! They go out after about 3 seconds. IB1922 Instruments and controls Traction Control System indicator (option) The lamp in which case the lamp will help to improve both ride comfort and... main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should be adopted (see page 166). See also the section Traction Control System, on when the traction control system (TCS) is started (see page 166. 65 Traction Control System OFF indicator...the ignition is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop.
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... in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of the odometer and trip meter in the main instrument panel. A safety cut-out function (in miles on Canadian vehicles). The remainder of revolutions per minute. Odometer and trip meter The odometer...exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from a wheel sensor in the ABS system. 66 Instruments and controls IB340 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of the scale will bring up to reset the trip meter. IB1850 Press...
... in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of the odometer and trip meter in the main instrument panel. A safety cut-out function (in miles on Canadian vehicles). The remainder of revolutions per minute. Odometer and trip meter The odometer...exceeds 84 mph (135 km/h). speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signals from a wheel sensor in the ABS system. 66 Instruments and controls IB340 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of the scale will bring up to reset the trip meter. IB1850 Press...
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Instruments and controls If the needle approaches the red zone, which is equivalent to heed this warning may enter the first part of the red zone without indicating ... down. It contains hot coolant under a heavy load, drive in personal injury. Failure to the engine load. IB344 If the needle stays in the fuse panel under the hood, see page 210. Check fuse 3 (radiator fan) in the red zone, turn off the engine. If the needle enters the red zone...
Instruments and controls If the needle approaches the red zone, which is equivalent to heed this warning may enter the first part of the red zone without indicating ... down. It contains hot coolant under a heavy load, drive in personal injury. Failure to the engine load. IB344 If the needle stays in the fuse panel under the hood, see page 210. Check fuse 3 (radiator fan) in the red zone, turn off the engine. If the needle enters the red zone...
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... the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the main instrument panel. The pressure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone, indicating reduced engine output and... thus reduces the speed of the car as well. When this is holding the charging pressure down to check the approximate distance that a fault has arisen. 68 Instruments and controls ...
... the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is down , you should contact an authorized Saab dealer. The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the main instrument panel. The pressure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone, indicating reduced engine output and... thus reduces the speed of the car as well. When this is holding the charging pressure down to check the approximate distance that a fault has arisen. 68 Instruments and controls ...
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... When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel, and the message will appear to acknowledge a message, whereupon it will display current values. The number of messages that can be displayed after... and ARRIV functions will be reset (see the respective function). The following functions will not be cleared from the display. 72 Instruments and controls Resetting values To reset the values, press CLR for at the desired time. At the beginning of about four seconds, while the SID...
... When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being driven, a chime will sound, INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel, and the message will appear to acknowledge a message, whereupon it will display current values. The number of messages that can be displayed after... and ARRIV functions will be reset (see the respective function). The following functions will not be cleared from the display. 72 Instruments and controls Resetting values To reset the values, press CLR for at the desired time. At the beginning of about four seconds, while the SID...
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... (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is shown on the main instrument panel will be illuminated. • In cars with the display of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Instruments and controls The following conditions will wake up to position 3, 2 or 1, the selector ...together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is moved from D to the 87-mph or 140-km/h graduation), all the other controls will operate as normal. This message can only be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLR button, then depressing it is due, or ...
... (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is shown on the main instrument panel will be illuminated. • In cars with the display of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). Instruments and controls The following conditions will wake up to position 3, 2 or 1, the selector ...together with automatic transmission, if the selector lever is moved from D to the 87-mph or 140-km/h graduation), all the other controls will operate as normal. This message can only be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLR button, then depressing it is due, or ...
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... US gallons °F to select the required Units and language versions The SID has four sets of the SID buttons (not the NIGHT PANEL button). 74 Instruments and controls Selecting units and language 1 Press the CLR and SET buttons at the same time for 4 seconds until an audible signal sounds. 2 Press or...
... US gallons °F to select the required Units and language versions The SID has four sets of the SID buttons (not the NIGHT PANEL button). 74 Instruments and controls Selecting units and language 1 Press the CLR and SET buttons at the same time for 4 seconds until an audible signal sounds. 2 Press or...
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...Daytime Running Lights, this feature can be disconnected: switch off again when the ignition switch is in the OFF, ON or START positions. Instruments and controls 75 Switches Daytime running lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on when the ignition switch is shown by an indicator light in... the main instrument panel. The high beam will remain on regardless of the position of the ignition switch. To switch from high to low beam, move the...
...Daytime Running Lights, this feature can be disconnected: switch off again when the ignition switch is in the OFF, ON or START positions. Instruments and controls 75 Switches Daytime running lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on when the ignition switch is shown by an indicator light in... the main instrument panel. The high beam will remain on regardless of the position of the ignition switch. To switch from high to low beam, move the...
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...headlights will now come on immediately after the driver's door has been closed . Turn signal & lane change indicators To switch on the instrument panel flash at the same frequency as the indicators IB749 If the ignition is on, both indicator lights on the instrument... been closed (within 30 seconds) and will also flash. The respective indicator lights on the indicators, move the stalk up or down. 76 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds. 1 0 2 IB1595 Turn signal & lane change indicators ...
...headlights will now come on immediately after the driver's door has been closed . Turn signal & lane change indicators To switch on the instrument panel flash at the same frequency as the indicators IB749 If the ignition is on, both indicator lights on the instrument... been closed (within 30 seconds) and will also flash. The respective indicator lights on the indicators, move the stalk up or down. 76 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds. 1 0 2 IB1595 Turn signal & lane change indicators ...
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...operated the wipers will make 3, 4 or 5 sweeps depending on how long the washers were in position ON. (See also Night panel on page 73). Washers When the washers are washed and wiped automatically whenever you use the windshield washers. If the speed of the ... and 15 seconds 2 Windshield wipers: low speed 3 Windshield wipers: high speed 4 Washing the windshield and cleaning the headlights 78 Instruments and controls Wipers and washers Windshield wipers The delay of the windshield washers. IB752 IB753 Instrument lighting The brightness of the instrument lighting can be varied by...
...operated the wipers will make 3, 4 or 5 sweeps depending on how long the washers were in position ON. (See also Night panel on page 73). Washers When the washers are washed and wiped automatically whenever you use the windshield washers. If the speed of the ... and 15 seconds 2 Windshield wipers: low speed 3 Windshield wipers: high speed 4 Washing the windshield and cleaning the headlights 78 Instruments and controls Wipers and washers Windshield wipers The delay of the windshield washers. IB752 IB753 Instrument lighting The brightness of the instrument lighting can be varied by...
Owner's Manual
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... (defroster) or between the three main settings so that the air can be kept free of snow and ice in through the climate-control system and into the cabin. Control panel: manual system 1 2 3 4 5 6 Temperature Fan speed Air distribution Air conditioning (A/C) Rear-window heating Recirculation IB755 Dash vent 1 Adjusting the direction of the air...
... (defroster) or between the three main settings so that the air can be kept free of snow and ice in through the climate-control system and into the cabin. Control panel: manual system 1 2 3 4 5 6 Temperature Fan speed Air distribution Air conditioning (A/C) Rear-window heating Recirculation IB755 Dash vent 1 Adjusting the direction of the air...
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rear side windows Summer - comfort Floor incl. cloudy Panel incl. Instruments and controls Settings for various weather conditions 81 Winter - sunny IB984 IB983 IB762 rear center vent IB985 As the winter comfort setting we recommend that the distribution knob be turned two steps to the left from the Defroster position. Summer - defroster Defroster Winter -
rear side windows Summer - comfort Floor incl. cloudy Panel incl. Instruments and controls Settings for various weather conditions 81 Winter - sunny IB984 IB983 IB762 rear center vent IB985 As the winter comfort setting we recommend that the distribution knob be turned two steps to the left from the Defroster position. Summer - defroster Defroster Winter -
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... to the left. When the engine is warm enough for the reading of the alternator charge. Once the windshield is clear, the air-distribution control should be chosen. Avoid placing sharp objects on the kind of A/C system, see page 226. The warm-up time than 12 V the ... Do not use position 4 on . Instruments and controls Electrically heated rear window/external mirrors The button is located on until you have started the engine. 83 Recommended settings in hot weather. Do not switch the heating on the climate-control panel. It will be switched off the heating as soon...
... to the left. When the engine is warm enough for the reading of the alternator charge. Once the windshield is clear, the air-distribution control should be chosen. Avoid placing sharp objects on the kind of A/C system, see page 226. The warm-up time than 12 V the ... Do not use position 4 on . Instruments and controls Electrically heated rear window/external mirrors The button is located on until you have started the engine. 83 Recommended settings in hot weather. Do not switch the heating on the climate-control panel. It will be switched off the heating as soon...
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... 91. see "Programming II", page 91. After you have depressed OFF there will be controlled automatically. Reconnection can re-activate by pressing AUTO or by again pressing OFF, which gives ...controlled automatically. When this function is also manual ON/OFF control. You can be programmed for manual control; Press or to automatic fan control, press AUTO. 88 Button Press simultaneously Instruments and controls Display Button Display Recirculation is controlled automatically, but there is activated the A/C compressor will revert to automatic control at the same time. Panel...
... 91. see "Programming II", page 91. After you have depressed OFF there will be controlled automatically. Reconnection can re-activate by pressing AUTO or by again pressing OFF, which gives ...controlled automatically. When this function is also manual ON/OFF control. You can be programmed for manual control; Press or to automatic fan control, press AUTO. 88 Button Press simultaneously Instruments and controls Display Button Display Recirculation is controlled automatically, but there is activated the A/C compressor will revert to automatic control at the same time. Panel...