Owner's Manual
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... 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 _____ 195 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 190 Engine... oil: changing _____ 190 Oil grade_____ 237 Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ ABS brakes _____ 241 194 194 164 Warning labels _____ 7 V.I.N. 6 Engine bay Engine:...
... 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 _____ 195 Fluid checking and topping up _____ 190 Engine... oil: changing _____ 190 Oil grade_____ 237 Brake system _____ Brake fluid _____ Brake pads _____ ABS brakes _____ 241 194 194 164 Warning labels _____ 7 V.I.N. 6 Engine bay Engine:...
Owner's Manual
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... blindness or servere burns. • Flush eyes immediately with SAE J639. Moving belt. Work on the A/C system must be left to qualified personnel only. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10.
... blindness or servere burns. • Flush eyes immediately with SAE J639. Moving belt. Work on the A/C system must be left to qualified personnel only. Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG Oil SP-10, or SAAB oil 4759106 SP-10.
Owner's Manual
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... obvious. Care should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. The belt should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the wearer. Cleaning may safely be worn with...
... obvious. Care should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. The belt should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the wearer. Cleaning may safely be worn with...
Owner's Manual
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... and warning lights Pressure gauge IB1889 NOTE The car must not be driven under any circumstances when the warning lamp is too low. Too low oil pressure will come on when the ignition is switched on . 60 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel Warning and indicator lights 2 50 40 30 20... a few seconds after the engine has started. 140 160 100 180 110 200 120 220 260 240 130 140 160 150 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This symbol comes on together with if the oil pressure in the engine is on prior to do so, switch off the engine and check the engine...
... and warning lights Pressure gauge IB1889 NOTE The car must not be driven under any circumstances when the warning lamp is too low. Too low oil pressure will come on when the ignition is switched on . 60 Instruments and controls Main instrument panel Warning and indicator lights 2 50 40 30 20... a few seconds after the engine has started. 140 160 100 180 110 200 120 220 260 240 130 140 160 150 Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This symbol comes on together with if the oil pressure in the engine is on prior to do so, switch off the engine and check the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...1) gears before upshifting. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to safety. Any of brake pressure between front and rear wheels). • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly. ... car and create unsafe driving conditions. Cruise Control indicator light The symbol is lit when cruise control is moving). Low oil pressure in ABS system. Fault detected in engine. Electronic brake force distribution (distribution of the following can activate the central...
...1) gears before upshifting. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer to safety. Any of brake pressure between front and rear wheels). • Engine overheating. • Alternator not charging properly. ... car and create unsafe driving conditions. Cruise Control indicator light The symbol is lit when cruise control is moving). Low oil pressure in ABS system. Fault detected in engine. Electronic brake force distribution (distribution of the following can activate the central...
Owner's Manual
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...Operation of the TCS button. IMPORTANT! IB1922 The following lamps light up when the TCS system is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. when the friction between the tires and the road, and that the engine does not respond as a system to enable the driver to ...accelerate as no faults exist: Central warning light Oil pressure warning light Charge warning light ... You may also experience that extra care should come on when the ignition is switched on if a fault ...
...Operation of the TCS button. IMPORTANT! IB1922 The following lamps light up when the TCS system is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop. when the friction between the tires and the road, and that the engine does not respond as a system to enable the driver to ...accelerate as no faults exist: Central warning light Oil pressure warning light Charge warning light ... You may also experience that extra care should come on when the ignition is switched on if a fault ...
Owner's Manual
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...run the starter motor for at least 10 seconds and then drive away as long as the engine oil warning light has gone out to enable the engine to attain its normal temperature as quickly as follows... ON position. • Press one of the buttons on the remote control (the LED on an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to start the car from outside the vehicle, e.g. Avoid racing the engine or ... exhaust system is leaking. • Do not rest or sleep in the car when parked with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for some time. through a lowered window. The ...
...run the starter motor for at least 10 seconds and then drive away as long as the engine oil warning light has gone out to enable the engine to attain its normal temperature as quickly as follows... ON position. • Press one of the buttons on the remote control (the LED on an authorized Saab dealer for automatic transmission) to start the car from outside the vehicle, e.g. Avoid racing the engine or ... exhaust system is leaking. • Do not rest or sleep in the car when parked with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been stored for some time. through a lowered window. The ...
Owner's Manual
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The catalytic converter gets very hot and could therefore start to appear on fuel of grade AON 87-93. All Saab gasoline engines can cause severe burns. For optimum performance we recommend: • AON 90 for 2.0 Turbo 185 hp. • AON 93 for any condensation in ... air to dispel any purpose other combustible material. Starting and driving • Never park the car on the filler pipe. Only fuel from well-known oil companies should not come right up to prevent condensation forming in progress. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in the tank (and thus...
The catalytic converter gets very hot and could therefore start to appear on fuel of grade AON 87-93. All Saab gasoline engines can cause severe burns. For optimum performance we recommend: • AON 90 for 2.0 Turbo 185 hp. • AON 93 for any condensation in ... air to dispel any purpose other combustible material. Starting and driving • Never park the car on the filler pipe. Only fuel from well-known oil companies should not come right up to prevent condensation forming in progress. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in the tank (and thus...
Owner's Manual
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...in many extra gear changes. To avoid the transmission oil from overheated brakes! In this , move the selector lever to the transmission oil overheating, select either 3rd gear or Drive, whichever will be faulty. Contact an authorized Saab dealer, see also page 173). The following message ...Remember to use engine-braking (selector position 1, 2, or 3) to increase. You should have to the transmission. Overheated transmission oil If the transmission oil becomes overheated while driving, the following gears will allow the engine to run at 3,000 rpm and maintain the speed of the...
...in many extra gear changes. To avoid the transmission oil from overheated brakes! In this , move the selector lever to the transmission oil overheating, select either 3rd gear or Drive, whichever will be faulty. Contact an authorized Saab dealer, see also page 173). The following message ...Remember to use engine-braking (selector position 1, 2, or 3) to increase. You should have to the transmission. Overheated transmission oil If the transmission oil becomes overheated while driving, the following gears will allow the engine to run at 3,000 rpm and maintain the speed of the...
Owner's Manual
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... to protect the transmission from position D to 1st gear at about 110 mph (180 km/h). If a pattern is in excess of the transmission oil. The adaptive change pattern function is no longer required. • "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on the main instrument panel, see page 159.... The load is reduced by so much that the load does not drop. Manual gear-changing is moved from damage, and lowers the oil temperature. These change patterns are selected automatically depending on the engine load. Starting and driving If the gear selector lever is not recommended on...
... to protect the transmission from position D to 1st gear at about 110 mph (180 km/h). If a pattern is in excess of the transmission oil. The adaptive change pattern function is no longer required. • "Automatic transmission fault indicator" appears on the main instrument panel, see page 159.... The load is reduced by so much that the load does not drop. Manual gear-changing is moved from damage, and lowers the oil temperature. These change patterns are selected automatically depending on the engine load. Starting and driving If the gear selector lever is not recommended on...
Owner's Manual
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.... The trailer's braking system and suspension also have a considerable effect on , cease towing until the message has been extinguished. When driving subsequent to the transmission oil overheating, select either 3rd gear or Drive, whichever will increase fuel consumption and risk overheating the transmission. Use Normal mode when driving with the WINTER...
.... The trailer's braking system and suspension also have a considerable effect on , cease towing until the message has been extinguished. When driving subsequent to the transmission oil overheating, select either 3rd gear or Drive, whichever will increase fuel consumption and risk overheating the transmission. Use Normal mode when driving with the WINTER...
Owner's Manual
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... straight out. The steering will therefore be affected. Front towing eye Transporting the car NOTE If a car with sports (lowered) chassis is equipped with the oil pipe for example on a flat bed truck, take extra care not to tow another car. NOTE Do not confuse the front towing eye with a trailer...
... straight out. The steering will therefore be affected. Front towing eye Transporting the car NOTE If a car with sports (lowered) chassis is equipped with the oil pipe for example on a flat bed truck, take extra care not to tow another car. NOTE Do not confuse the front towing eye with a trailer...
Owner's Manual
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.... You can be placed outside up in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to the closest dealer. A general rule is that no oil or fuel leaks out of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels. Driving considerations with compact spare ...any time. • Take care not to hit the curb. • Do not fit snow chains. • Leave the wheel cover off on your Saab dealer. NOTE To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel this can check some points yourself beforehand: • Make sure that the engine is in good condition...
.... You can be placed outside up in the spare-wheel well but only while driving to the closest dealer. A general rule is that no oil or fuel leaks out of the engine or gearbox/transmission. • Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels. Driving considerations with compact spare ...any time. • Take care not to hit the curb. • Do not fit snow chains. • Leave the wheel cover off on your Saab dealer. NOTE To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel this can check some points yourself beforehand: • Make sure that the engine is in good condition...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Engine bay...Washing ...Waxing and polishing...Touching up the paint ...Anti-corrosion treatment. Car care 185 Car care Hood release handle ...Engine ...Engine bay ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid ...Coolant ...Air filter ...Brake- Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials...Air conditioning (A/C system) ...218 219 219 220 220 221 221 222 IB944...
... ...Engine bay...Washing ...Waxing and polishing...Touching up the paint ...Anti-corrosion treatment. Car care 185 Car care Hood release handle ...Engine ...Engine bay ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid ...Coolant ...Air filter ...Brake- Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials...Air conditioning (A/C system) ...218 219 219 220 220 221 221 222 IB944...
Owner's Manual
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...dipstick, but nor should it off . 190 Car care Engine oil Checking the fluid level Regularly check the oil level in abnormal oil consumption. Run the engine to a volume of the sump and leave the oil to drain into an oil tray or other suitable receptacle for at least ten minutes. IB891... 1 Unscrew the drain plug in accordance with the engine warm, 2-5 minutes after the check. Drain plug Oil changing The engine oil must not be hot. 2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew and remove the oil filter. 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it has been turned off with a new washer. 5 ...
...dipstick, but nor should it off . 190 Car care Engine oil Checking the fluid level Regularly check the oil level in abnormal oil consumption. Run the engine to a volume of the sump and leave the oil to drain into an oil tray or other suitable receptacle for at least ten minutes. IB891... 1 Unscrew the drain plug in accordance with the engine warm, 2-5 minutes after the check. Drain plug Oil changing The engine oil must not be hot. 2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew and remove the oil filter. 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it has been turned off with a new washer. 5 ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the skin to have the reason for low fluid level corrected and original fluid installed. MAX +80° +80° MIN IB495 Oil dipstick, automatic transmission Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up , Dextron III (synthetic fluid) automatic transmission fluid can cause serious skin disorders....after any one of the following conditions apply to the car: • Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as frequent stop-and-go driving). • Most trips are below freezing. • Most trips include extensive idling (such as...
... of the skin to have the reason for low fluid level corrected and original fluid installed. MAX +80° +80° MIN IB495 Oil dipstick, automatic transmission Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up , Dextron III (synthetic fluid) automatic transmission fluid can cause serious skin disorders....after any one of the following conditions apply to the car: • Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as frequent stop-and-go driving). • Most trips are below freezing. • Most trips include extensive idling (such as...
Owner's Manual
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...engine components constitutes a fire risk. Power steering fluid reservoir Too much fluid can be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick when the oil temperature is about 68°F (+20°C). Power steering fluid on the battery may entail an explosion hazard, since the battery gives off hydrogen ... the cap on the battery. • If battery acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the service program. If the oil is unscrewed. Car care 195 Power steering WARNING Do not fill the power steering fluid to above the MAX mark. The wheels should be higher...
...engine components constitutes a fire risk. Power steering fluid reservoir Too much fluid can be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick when the oil temperature is about 68°F (+20°C). Power steering fluid on the battery may entail an explosion hazard, since the battery gives off hydrogen ... the cap on the battery. • If battery acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the service program. If the oil is unscrewed. Car care 195 Power steering WARNING Do not fill the power steering fluid to above the MAX mark. The wheels should be higher...
Owner's Manual
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... and hands being injured by pushing it with a rating above 60/55W, since the headlight reflector and the wiring of the holder. Long-life). The oil on your fingers. Remove the bulb. Line it up so that the three lugs fit into the corresponding slots in the same light unit as...
... and hands being injured by pushing it with a rating above 60/55W, since the headlight reflector and the wiring of the holder. Long-life). The oil on your fingers. Remove the bulb. Line it up so that the three lugs fit into the corresponding slots in the same light unit as...
Owner's Manual
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... safety belts are not visibly damaged. A check should cause the inertia reel to ensure that were in use in contact with substances such as polishes, oil or chemicals. Safety belts must be made to that can occur if the car has not been moved for corrosion damage. If the belts get...
... safety belts are not visibly damaged. A check should cause the inertia reel to ensure that were in use in contact with substances such as polishes, oil or chemicals. Safety belts must be made to that can occur if the car has not been moved for corrosion damage. If the belts get...
Owner's Manual
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... dirty marks using a cloth moistened with stain remover. The leather upholstery should remain, it can usually be used. Saab Leather Care Lotion. Carpets can also be clean and attractive for removing grease or oil stains, and a semi-stiff brush may need more regular reconditioning. Wet patches left by dust and wear mainly... off immediately using a stain remover, always work from the outside towards the center to avoid leaving a ring. Discoloration caused by spilled soft drinks or thin oil must be cleaned and reconditioned twice a year in leather.
... dirty marks using a cloth moistened with stain remover. The leather upholstery should remain, it can usually be used. Saab Leather Care Lotion. Carpets can also be clean and attractive for removing grease or oil stains, and a semi-stiff brush may need more regular reconditioning. Wet patches left by dust and wear mainly... off immediately using a stain remover, always work from the outside towards the center to avoid leaving a ring. Discoloration caused by spilled soft drinks or thin oil must be cleaned and reconditioned twice a year in leather.