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... _____ Direction indicators_____ Front lights _____ Headlight levelling (xenon) _ Headlight switches _____ Headlight washers _____ 219 97 100 221 97 97 218 Brake lights _____ 227 Changing bulbs _____ 219 Light switches _____ 97 Taillights _____ 227 Central locking _____ Child safety locks _____ Lock buttons _____ ...wheel _____ Tools _____ Trunk _____ 136 227 138 140 140 136 Towing_____ 195 Towing hook eyes _____ 195 Towing a trailer _____ 188 Braking _____ Changing wheels _____ Spare wheel _____ Tire pressure _____ Tires _____ Wheels _____ Winter driving _____ 170 257 254 292 241 290 185...
... _____ Direction indicators_____ Front lights _____ Headlight levelling (xenon) _ Headlight switches _____ Headlight washers _____ 219 97 100 221 97 97 218 Brake lights _____ 227 Changing bulbs _____ 219 Light switches _____ 97 Taillights _____ 227 Central locking _____ Child safety locks _____ Lock buttons _____ ...wheel _____ Tools _____ Trunk _____ 136 227 138 140 140 136 Towing_____ 195 Towing hook eyes _____ 195 Towing a trailer _____ 188 Braking _____ Changing wheels _____ Spare wheel _____ Tire pressure _____ Tires _____ Wheels _____ Winter driving _____ 170 257 254 292 241 290 185...
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... 187 Radiator_____ 283 Temperature gauge _____ 88 Color code_____ Engine number _____ Gearbox number _____ Warning labels _____ Vehicle identification number ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 170 211 289 211 Alternator_____ Drive belt _____ Exhaust emission control __ Ignition system _____ Simple troubleshooting (ACC) Spark plugs _____ Turbo...
... 187 Radiator_____ 283 Temperature gauge _____ 88 Color code_____ Engine number _____ Gearbox number _____ Warning labels _____ Vehicle identification number ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 170 211 289 211 Alternator_____ Drive belt _____ Exhaust emission control __ Ignition system _____ Simple troubleshooting (ACC) Spark plugs _____ Turbo...
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... 212 Fluid: checking/topping up__ 212 Vehicle identification number _____ Colour code _____ Engine number _____ Warning labels_____ Gearbox number _____ ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 171 289 170 211 293 293 293 8 293 Changing a fuse _____ Fuses _____ Relays _____ Fuse table_____ 236 234 239 236 Exhaust...
... 212 Fluid: checking/topping up__ 212 Vehicle identification number _____ Colour code _____ Engine number _____ Warning labels_____ Gearbox number _____ ABS brakes_____ Brake pads _____ Brake system _____ Brake fluid_____ 171 289 170 211 293 293 293 8 293 Changing a fuse _____ Fuses _____ Relays _____ Fuse table_____ 236 234 239 236 Exhaust...
Owner's Manual
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Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. 9 Jack • Jack is designed only for children. EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS Children can be changed. 3 Crank jack .... Changing wheels: Use only on firm and level ground. • Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is not loose. 7 Lower vehicle. JACKING INSTRUCTION 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to remain in the front.
Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. 9 Jack • Jack is designed only for children. EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS Children can be changed. 3 Crank jack .... Changing wheels: Use only on firm and level ground. • Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is not loose. 7 Lower vehicle. JACKING INSTRUCTION 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to remain in the front.
Owner's Manual
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... switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid, opening Direction indicators Windshield washers No charge to battery Fuel Shield eyes Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Keep out of reach of children Battery acid contains sulphuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog...
... switches Central locking, lock Central locking, unlock Trunk lid, opening Direction indicators Windshield washers No charge to battery Fuel Shield eyes Parking lights Defroster Foot brake Keep out of reach of children Battery acid contains sulphuric acid Risk of explosive gas Hazard warning lights Rear window heating Coolant level Front fog...
Owner's Manual
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Saab recommends the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. ... must never share one person per safety belt! • For most of the time a safety belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs. • Children up to ensure that the belt is extremely important. • An out of position safety belt can...
Saab recommends the use of a child seat for safety belt WARNING Proper positioning of the safety belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges. ... must never share one person per safety belt! • For most of the time a safety belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs. • Children up to ensure that the belt is extremely important. • An out of position safety belt can...
Owner's Manual
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... The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. The buckles for the checking of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a crash, which could cause personal injury. • Check that it must be properly secured with inertia reels. Check that the belt is not twisted...
... The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. The buckles for the checking of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a crash, which could cause personal injury. • Check that it must be properly secured with inertia reels. Check that the belt is not twisted...
Owner's Manual
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... slide the seat to the desired position. WARNING Check that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in the new position. Safety 19 Adjusting the legroom Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the lumbar support Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the...
... slide the seat to the desired position. WARNING Check that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in the new position. Safety 19 Adjusting the legroom Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the lumbar support Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the...
Owner's Manual
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... or not a front door is open and irrespective of the position of the backrest with the rear lever. Lumbar support 3 Adjust the firmness of emergency braking or a crash, in the event of the lumbar support by turning the knob.
... or not a front door is open and irrespective of the position of the backrest with the rear lever. Lumbar support 3 Adjust the firmness of emergency braking or a crash, in the event of the lumbar support by turning the knob.
Owner's Manual
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... and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its foremost position. otherwise the occupant of the seat is at risk of injury during braking or in position. 9-3 Convertible 73 "Easy entry" WARNING • Always check that the backrest locks properly when returned to normal position. • Check that the...
... and hold the handle until the seat has returned to its foremost position. otherwise the occupant of the seat is at risk of injury during braking or in position. 9-3 Convertible 73 "Easy entry" WARNING • Always check that the backrest locks properly when returned to normal position. • Check that the...
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Refer to page 260 for how to check the function of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a crash, which could cause personal injury. • Check that it must be properly secured with inertia reels. Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible WARNING • ...
Refer to page 260 for how to check the function of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a crash, which could cause personal injury. • Check that it must be properly secured with inertia reels. Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible WARNING • ...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel Warning and indicator lights The warnings and indications that can be shown depend on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunc. Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. Contact service. U.S. The following message is shown on the engine variant and equipment level. See...
... instrument panel Warning and indicator lights The warnings and indications that can be shown depend on the Saab Information Display (SID): Antilock brake malfunc. Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. Contact service. U.S. The following message is shown on the engine variant and equipment level. See...
Owner's Manual
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...possible. Check the drive belt, see page 207). 83 Charge warning light This light comes on if the engine oil pressure is too low. brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop immediately in a suitable place, switch off the engine and check the oil level (see page 216. Continued driving ..., stop in a safe place, switch off the engine, etc.) NOTICE Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is on the Saab Information Display (SID): Battery not charging. The operator should be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode...
...possible. Check the drive belt, see page 207). 83 Charge warning light This light comes on if the engine oil pressure is too low. brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop immediately in a suitable place, switch off the engine and check the oil level (see page 216. Continued driving ..., stop in a safe place, switch off the engine, etc.) NOTICE Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is on the Saab Information Display (SID): Battery not charging. The operator should be driven with the "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode...
Owner's Manual
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... workshop to have it fixed so it doesn´t come on briefly when you if there is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Reduced engine power. Brake warning light This light should be ready to warn you turn the ignition key to ON. If the level is on... message is switched off automatically when the engine is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake fluid level low. Contact service. If it will be transported on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at a Saab dealer. If the level is below the MIN mark, the vehicle should...
... workshop to have it fixed so it doesn´t come on briefly when you if there is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Reduced engine power. Brake warning light This light should be ready to warn you turn the ignition key to ON. If the level is on... message is switched off automatically when the engine is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): Brake fluid level low. Contact service. If it will be transported on a recovery vehicle. • Have the brake system checked immediately at a Saab dealer. If the level is below the MIN mark, the vehicle should...
Owner's Manual
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... 32. We recommend that you start your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on the Saab Information Display (SID): Airbag malfunction. Refer to Brake warning light on page 84, Antilock braking warning on page 82 and ESP® OFF indicator on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the...
... 32. We recommend that you start your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on the Saab Information Display (SID): Airbag malfunction. Refer to Brake warning light on page 84, Antilock braking warning on page 82 and ESP® OFF indicator on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the...
Owner's Manual
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... the highest possible gear ratio and the lowest possible engine speed, and avoid shifting down. At low loads and when the engine is used for braking, the needle will move within the white zone. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car in the coolingsystem can occur at...
... the highest possible gear ratio and the lowest possible engine speed, and avoid shifting down. At low loads and when the engine is used for braking, the needle will move within the white zone. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car in the coolingsystem can occur at...
Owner's Manual
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... correctly on the parcel shelf. There 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 child or animal unattended in the trunk could force their way into the cabin during heavy breaking or a... to be occupied to heat stroke. • Keep hands well clear of loose objects being thrown forward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be folded. During sunny weather the temperature in a crash. 136 Interior equipment Trunk Folding down the rear seat, Sport Sedan Convertible:...
... correctly on the parcel shelf. There 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 child or animal unattended in the trunk could force their way into the cabin during heavy breaking or a... to be occupied to heat stroke. • Keep hands well clear of loose objects being thrown forward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be folded. During sunny weather the temperature in a crash. 136 Interior equipment Trunk Folding down the rear seat, Sport Sedan Convertible:...
Owner's Manual
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... the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This avoids the danger of the car moving off the engine and apply the parking brake. To lock: Open the hatch and lock the lock. Alternatively, you can unlock the hatch from the displacement of the load on the rear side... of the hatch. This reduces the danger of personal injury resulting from the trunk. Close the hatch. There is a lock on hard braking or in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. To unlock: Fold down the armrest and open...
... the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This avoids the danger of the car moving off the engine and apply the parking brake. To lock: Open the hatch and lock the lock. Alternatively, you can unlock the hatch from the displacement of the load on the rear side... of the hatch. This reduces the danger of personal injury resulting from the trunk. Close the hatch. There is a lock on hard braking or in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. To unlock: Fold down the armrest and open...
Owner's Manual
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... the car and cause personal injury. • The elastic cargo net 3 is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside . In general, loads should brake suddenly or be placed as far forward and as low down . ALWAYS keep face and body out of wear or damage. • The rear seat...
... the car and cause personal injury. • The elastic cargo net 3 is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside . In general, loads should brake suddenly or be placed as far forward and as low down . ALWAYS keep face and body out of wear or damage. • The rear seat...
Owner's Manual
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.... The red indicator by the handle. 2 Fold the backrest forward. 141 When returning the backrest to heat stroke. • Keep hands well clear of heavy braking or a crash. • Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. This is imperative since the center safety belt is not properly locked in...
.... The red indicator by the handle. 2 Fold the backrest forward. 141 When returning the backrest to heat stroke. • Keep hands well clear of heavy braking or a crash. • Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. This is imperative since the center safety belt is not properly locked in...