Saab 9-3 (2008) manuel d'utilisation

1 Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 M2008 © Saab Automobile AB 2007 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollh ättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Safety 11 Security 47 9-3 Con ver tible 61 Instruments and contr o ls 81 Interior equipment 119 Star ting and driving 151 Car care 203 Customer Assistance and Inf ormation 279 T echnical data 285 Inde x 3 03 93[...]

2 Introduction This manual provides practical guid ance on driving and caring for your Saab. Although this manual de scribes the most important differences betw een model vari- ants, it does not specify the equipment or features included on i ndividual models. Importation and distribution of Saab auto- mobiles, spare parts and accessories are handl[...]

3 Instrument panel Changing bulbs __________ 222 F ron t fog lights___________ 100 Headlight lev ell ing ________ 98 High/low beam __________ 99 P a rking lig hts____________ 98 Rear fog light ____________ 101 Cruise Con trol ___________ 171 Direction indicators ______ _ 101 High/Low beam s w itch ____ 99 Fuel gauge ________________ __ 89 Odometer [...]

4 Exterior Moonroof ___ ____________ 130 T ouching up paintwork ____ 270 W ashing ___ ____________ 267 W axing and polishing ____ _ 270 Anti-corros ion treatm ent ___ 271 Ser vice program ____ _____ 280 Body _________________ _ 270 Brake lights ________ _____ 229 Light switches __________ _ 97 T aillights _______________ 229 Changing bulbs ________[...]

5 Interior Airbag _________ ________ 32 Steering whe el adjustment _ 120 Steering _______________ 293 Interior rear view mirror _________ 125 V anity mirror ____________ _____ 134 Door mirrors _________ _________ 124 Safety belts ____________ 12 Airbag __________ _______ 32 Child safety loc ks ________ 52 Child seats _____________ 24 Safety belt ca[...]

6 Engine bay, 4-cyl Color code _________ _____ 297 Engine number __________ 297 Gearbo x number ________ _ 297 W arning labels _____ _____ 8 V e hicle identification number 297 Ignition system _____ _____ 291 Alter nator___ ____________ 219 Drive belt ___ ____________ 219 Exhaust emission control __ 157 Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 2 74 Spark p lug[...]

7 Engine bay, 2.8 V6 P ower steering___ ________ 215 Fluid: checking/topping up __ 215 V e hicle identification number ________ ________ 297 Color code ______________ 297 Engine number _____ _____ 297 W arnin g labels ___________ 8 Gearbox number _________ 297 Ignition system _____ _____ 291 Exhaust emission control __ 157 Drive belt ___ __________[...]

8 Coolant Never open when engine hot! Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at any time. Battery • No spar ks, flames or smoking • Shield eyes, expl osive gases can cause bli ndness or injury • Sulphuric acid can cause blindne ss or se vere b urns • Flush eyes immediately with w ater . Get medical help fa st • Do not tip battery . Do not op[...]

9 Changing wheels Use only on specified ve hicle. 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 requir es replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights. EVEN WITH ADVANCED [...]

10 No sparks, flames or smoking Buckle up Ref er to the Owner ’ s Manual Airbag Shield e yes Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat K eep out of reach of children Electric windows Battery acid contains sul- phuric acid Deactivatin g of rear window switches Risk of ex plosive ga s Central locking, loc k Central locking, unlock T runk li[...]

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_US_M08.book Page 11 Friday, May 11, 200 7 11:37 AM[...]

12 Safety Safety belts Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are pro- vided for all seats. The results of studies show tha t it is equally important to wear safe ty belts in the rear seat as in the front seats. Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, th e safety belt reminder will come on if the driver or/and the front seat passenger[...]

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 . • Che ck to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any shar p edges. • Th ere should n ot be any slack in the b[...]

14 Safety Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pu lling the b elt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Che ck 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 should er to tighten the lap b elt part. The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as [...]

15 Safety Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as possible with out rubbing ag ainst the ne ck. To avoid chafing in the case of a short person, the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an in ch (a few centime- ters) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. Raise the belt guide by push ing it upward to the desired position. [...]

16 Safety Safety belt pretensioners SportSedan and Spor tCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretension- ers and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event o f a violent frontal or side-on crash. The safety belt pretension- ers are only activated if the safety belt in question is in use but not activated should the car[...]

17 Safety Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear sea t, Convertible , see page 75. The three rear seats all have three-point safety belts with inertia re els. Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you and inserting the tongue into the bu ckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close to t[...]

18 Safety Seats Manually adjusted front seats 3 3 3 3 The following front seat adju stments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: • Height 3 3 3 3 • Le groom • Backrest rake angle • Lu mbar suppor t firmness 3 3 3 3 • Head restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver ’ s seat be performed in the fo llowi[...]

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 co mfortable posi tion, turn the knob to provide stepl ess adjustment of the backrest. Lumbar support 3 3 3 3 Adjust the firmne ss of the lumbar support b y turning the knob. WARNING Check that the[...]

20 Safety Electrically adjustable front seats 3 3 3 3 With the doors closed the seats can only be adjusted when the ig nition is ON. However, there are two exceptions : • T o facilitate getting into the car , both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open. • Th e seats can be adjusted up to 2 minutes after both doors hav e be[...]

21 Safety Backrest rake angle Adjust the rake angl e of the backrest with the rear lever. Lumbar support 3 3 3 3 Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob. Memory function 3 3 3 3 WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety b elt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protectio n in the event of e[...]

22 Safety When the igniti on 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 do or mirror settings. Storing and restoring settings 1 Adjust the seat and the door mirrors. The [...]

23 Safety Head restraints SportSedan and Spor tCombi Head restraint, Convertible , see page 74. The front seats are equi pped 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 weight. The mechanism is built into the top of[...]

24 Safety Child safety Car safety tips For Trunk Release Handle informatio n see page 53 and 141. WARNING • Children can be kil led or seriously injured by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 12 and under or shorter than 55 in ches (140 cm) • ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS • NEVER put a rear-facing chil[...]

25 Safety General information on child safety The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is give n to adults. Children travel most safely whe n properly restrained. However, the type of restraint must be appropriate fo r the size of th e child. We recommend that you alw ays consult your Saab dealer befo re fitting a child seat, [...]

26 Safety (Lower Anchor): Seatin g 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 e xposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Spor tSedan and Spor tCombi[...]

27 Safety LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read through this instructio n, and the child se at installation instru ction. 1 Place the child restraint on one of the designated outboard rear sea t cush- ions. 2 Slide the attachment on the child restraint in between the se at cushion and backrest. 3 Press the chil[...]

28 Safety Child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats SportSedan Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Cana dian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please con tact your Saab dealer. The car is provided with three top tether anchorages. Use the on e that is righ[...]

29 Safety Child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats SportCombi Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Cana dian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please con tact your Saab dealer. The top tether an chors are located on the back of the rear seat frame above th[...]

30 Safety Child top tether anchorages for forward facing child seats Convertible Child restraints with a tether strap must be attached according to Cana dian and U.S. safety standards. If you have any questions regarding child anchorages please con tact your Saab dealer. The car is provided with two top tether anchorages. Use the on e that is right[...]

31 Safety Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt Child restraints that are approved for rear- ward facing installatio n 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 instructions. When fitting child restraints in car s y[...]

32 Safety Airbag Airbag system components • Airba g in steer ing wheel • Airba g in instr ument panel in front of passenger seat • Side airbags in front seat backrests Con ver tible: The side airbags help protect the head also • Inflatable cur tains a long length of headlin- ing (from front to rear roof pilla rs) (Spor tSedan and Spor tComb[...]

33 Safety The driver and passenger front airbags a re triggered by violent front-end crashes. They are not activated by mi nor front-end impacts, if the car ov erturns or by rear- and side-impacts. The car is equipped as standard with a passenger airbag. Note Impact sensors react differently depending on whether or not the front safety belts on the[...]

34 Safety Airbag system 1 Steering wheel w ith integral airbag 2 Passenger airbag 3 Side airbag 4 Inflatable curtain (SportSedan and SportCombi) 5 Sensors in front bumper 6 Sensor, side-impa ct protection 7 Sensor, side-impact protection (SportSedan and SportCombi) 8 Electronic control module a nd central sensor (SDM) Accessories and other equipmen[...]

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 airb ag inflates and deflates extremely rap idly, it will not provide protectio n against a second impact occurring in the same incident. Always use your safety belt. • Always sit with the whole of yo[...]

36 Safety Front passenger seat The system is the same as that used on the driver ’ s side. The airbag systems are interconnecte d and have a common warning ligh t . The pas- senger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove box and is marked "AIRBAG". Both airbags will be inflated in th e event of a moderate to severe frontal[...]

37 Safety Passenger Sensing System Vehicles with a passenger sensing system have indicato r 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 warning light on page 85. The passenger sensing sy[...]

38 Safety Saab recommends that child restrai nts be secured in a rea r 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 chi ld restraint. A label on your sun visor says, “ Neve[...]

39 Safety The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate ) the right front passenger ’ s frontal airb ag anytime the system senses that a person of adul t size is sitting properly in the right front passen ger ’ s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the ai rbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay[...]

40 Safety Head protection The pillar trim and headlining (not Converti- ble soft top) are designed to absorb ene rgy, softening possible blows to the head. After a crash, these items must be changed i n the seat positions th at were occupied. Never fit accessories to the pill ar trim or headlining as these could reduce the effectiveness of the head[...]

41 Safety The side-impact protection is onl y 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 pret ensioners. There are two sensors on each side of the car, one at the re ar of each door sill and one in the lower part of each C-pillar. Convertible[...]

42 Safety Inflatable curtains, SportSedan and SportCombi The inflatable curtains, which protect the head, are concealed along the le ngths of the headlining (all th e way from front to rear roof pillars). The inflatable curtains inflate at the same time as the side airbags in the fron t seats in case of a side-on impact. The inflatable curtains red[...]

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 infl at- 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 Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflate[...]

44 Safety In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields a re broken by vehicle deformation. Add itional windshield b reak- age may also occur from the right front pas- senger airbag. • Airba gs are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, y ou will need some new parts for y our airbag system. If you do not get th[...]

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 actua ted in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, which means, of c[...]

46 Safety 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 du ration and will not damage your hearing. For a short time after- wards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears. Most people who have experienced it cannot rememb[...]

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_M08.book Page 47 Friday, May 11, 200 7 11:37 AM[...]

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 di splayed first when vehicl e speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and the door has still not been closed): Central locking Remote control The remote control and igniti on key are inte- grated in o[...]

49 Security Remote control functions *) parking lig hts, side directi on indicators, taillights and license pla te lighting. NOTE The remote co ntrol cont ains delic ate electronics. • Do not expose it to water. • Avoid rou gh handling. • Do not place the remote control where it may be subjected to high tempera- tures, e.g. on the instrument [...]

50 Security Locking/unlocking the car Remote locki ng and unlockin g 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 once: the driver ´ s door is unlocked. Pressing a[...]

51 Security Locking a car with dead b attery 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 the car, proceed as follows: 1 Lock the car by pres[...]

52 Security Switches on front doors The central locking can also be operated from inside the car using the button by ea ch 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 door, the driver ’ s door will unlock. Press[...]

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 th e traditional key (enclosed in the remote co ntrol) and tu rn it 45 ° . When the child safety lock is in the locked position, the door can only be op ened from outside the car. Trunk Release Han[...]

54 Security Changing the key battery When the voltage of the remote control battery drops below a certain level, the Saab Information Disp lay (SID) will display: Change the battery a s soon as possi ble to avoid malfunctioning. Battery type: For optimum performance in all temperatures and goo d service life, Saab recommends the use of a Son y or P[...]

55 Security 3 Change the batter y . Fit the new batter y so that it is positioned in the same wa y as the old batter y , with the positive (+) side f acing do wn. 4 Fit the two halves of the remote control together and press them together until you hear se v eral clicks . Av oi d pressing the buttons. Reinser t the traditional key into the remote c[...]

56 Security Car alarm The car alarm is armed when the car is locked with the remote control. The car alarm will not b e armed if you lock the car with the traditional key (see page 50). All the doors, th e hood and the trunk lid are monitored by the al arm. The alarm is armed 11 seconds after the car has been locked by remote control. During the de[...]

57 Security To avoid any inconvenien ce, 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 Saab Information Disp lay (SID) will display: Armi[...]

58 Security Panic function The car alarm includes a panic function. This fu nction allows the alarm to be started manu ally, for example, to attract attention. The panic alarm can on ly be activate d while the car i s stationary. The alarm is silenced if the car is driven off. When the alarm is tripped, the lights and horn come on for 3 minutes or [...]

59 Security Quick guide, LED and Saab Informa tion Display (SID) messages Activity LED signal Ar ming (delay period) Illuminates for 11 seconds. Alar m ar med Flashes once ev er y 3 seconds. Disar ming Extinguishes. Alarm not armed Off . A door , the hood o r the tailgate is open or opened dur ing the delay period . Flashes for 11 s then flashe s o[...]

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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 Bars __ _ 76 Electric windows _______ 77 In[...]

62 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation • On ce you hav e raised th e soft top and before driving off , alwa ys check that the soft top is proper ly engage d with the wi nd- shield rail, see page 66. • On ce you ha v e f olded the soft top and before driving off, chec k that the soft top cov er is lock ed, see page 64. • Do not operat[...]

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. Hol d the switch in the desired position until the soft top is fully folded or raised. The completion of folding or raising th e soft top is [...]

64 9-3 Convertible Opening The following conditio ns must be fulfilled for the soft top to be folded: • V ehicle speed must not exceed 20 mp h (30 km/h). • Batte r y voltage must e xceed 10 V . • Ou tside temperatu re must e xceed 23 ° F ( – 5 ° C). • Th e tru nk lid must be locked. • Th ere must be sufficient space in the trunk for t[...]

65 9-3 Convertible 3 Soft top folded. 4 The soft top cove r is closed. 1 Rear window raised. Soft top storage in luggage compar tment lowered. 2 The soft top cover is opened. a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm) 93_US_M08.book Page 65 Friday, May 11, 200 7 11:37 AM[...]

66 9-3 Convertible Raising The following conditio ns must be fulfilled for raising the soft top: • V ehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). • Batte r y voltage must e xceed 10 V . • Th e tru nk lid must be locked. 1 Star t the engi ne and let it idle. Clearance for soft top opera tion: height, min. 7.2 ft (2.2 m); behind car , min. 2&[...]

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) b2 " ( 5 c m 93_US_M08.book Page 67 Friday, May 11, 200 7 11:37 AM[...]

68 9-3 Convertible Raising the soft top manually If the soft top has been folded mechani cally 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 manually. Refer to page 79. 1 Find the lug wrenc[...]

69 9-3 Convertible 5 Open the soft top cov er, upw ard and back ward . 6 Tip forw ard the front seat backrests. 7 Before r aising the soft top, the two catches in the lea ding edge of the soft top must be opened. Stand in the rear seat and pr y off the cov er with the screw- driver (the cov er is fitted on the cov ering in between the catches). Usi[...]

70 9-3 Convertible 8 Sit in one of the front seats and l ock the soft top to the windshi eld rail. Use the lug wrench and the Allen ke y . T urn roughly 1/4 tur n counterclo ck wise . Check that the soft top is proper ly lock ed in place by pressing up the front edge. The soft top must not mov e upward. 9 Lift up the rear window fully and hold it t[...]

71 9-3 Convertible Cause Suitabl e action Soft top front not loc ked. F ailure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield. • Move the car so that it is standing lev el if on a steep slope. • Press the soft top button to fold the soft top slightly . Fold the soft top again. Soft top power pack overheated. This message appears if the[...]

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 opera tion. Complete soft top operation bef ore driving Complete soft top operation. Close trunk. Close the trunk lid. Driver seat unlocked. The ba[...]

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 3 3 3 1 Raise the hand le by the head restraint on the seat. 2 Tip the backrest and slide the seat forw ard. Repositioning 1 Tip back the bac krest. 2 Slide the seat back to the desire[...]

74 9-3 Convertible Head restraints The front seats are equi pped 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 weight. The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest, where it is con- nected to the h ead restraint[...]

75 9-3 Convertible Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible The two rear seats have three-point safety belts with inertia ree ls. Fasten the belt by pu lling the b elt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Che ck 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 to[...]

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 airbags and Roll- over Pop Up Bars. Wearing your saf[...]

77 9-3 Convertible Electric windows 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 al l the way do wn and release it. If the soft top is folded, the rear side window is also lowered. To close Soft top raised – The windows [...]

78 9-3 Convertible Calibrating front electric windows with pinch protection 3 3 3 3 The window lifts should be calibrated if auto- matic closing does not work or if the battery has been disconnected. The pinch protec- tion will not work if the windows are not calibrated. Perform calibration as follows: 1 Make sure the soft top is raised. 2 Make sur[...]

79 9-3 Convertible Glove box The glove box lighting comes on whe n the compartment is op ened and goes out when it is closed. For changing bulbs , refer to page 232. Sun visor An illuminated vanity mirror i s provided on the inside of the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised and goes out when it is closed. Trunk lighting The t[...]

80 9-3 Convertible Placing two golf bags in the trunk There is sufficient spa ce in the trunk of the Convertible for two go lf bags. Proceed as follows. 1 Star t by inser ting the narrow end of the first bag to the r ight. 2 Lie down the bag. T ur n the bag so that it lies on its widest side and slide it forw ard, in under the soft top storage (see[...]

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: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on mod[...]

82 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights The warnings and indications that can be shown depend on the engi ne 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 (SID): The brake system will continue to function b[...]

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 219. The light illuminates if the tire pressure in on[...]

84 Instruments and controls atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the light is still on the car may still be dri ven with care but the performance of the engine will be somewhat diminished (see page 156). The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID): This light shows wh[...]

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 achi eve optimum braking performance irrespec tive of the car ’ s load. If a fault arises in the EBD function, the , and lights will come on. Also, the followi[...]

86 Instruments and controls This light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) 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. Operation of the ESP ® indicates reduced cohesion betwe[...]

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-dia gnosis of each system or function. Instruments Tachometer The tachometer[...]

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 temp eratur es or under heavy engine loads), choose the highest poss[...]

89 Instruments and controls If the needle repeatedly ente rs the red zone and the engine at the sa me time loses power, because the monitoring system is limiting the b oost pressure, you should contact a Saab de aler as soon as pos sible. If the speed of the car exceeds 143 mp h (230 km/h), acceleration is limited by re duc- ing the boost p ressure[...]

90 Instruments and controls Press the CLR button to acknowledge a SID message. If you acknowledg e a message but do nothing about it, the messag e will be displayed again the next time you start the car. When the engine is switched off the warn- ing/indicator lights still active are displayed, this is to remind the driver. At thi s point the warnin[...]

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: • Te mp is disp lay ed 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 30 miles (50 km). Outdoor temperat[...]

92 Instruments and controls Resetting a single function 1 Select the function you wish to reset using the steer ing wheel controls, or . • Fuel Ø • Speed Ø • Tr i p (Dist used as trip mete r) 2 Press and hold the CLR button for approx. 1 second. The selected function will now be reset. Resetting the trip computer Press and hold the CLR butt[...]

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 h as decreased to zero, Dist will function as a trip meter (see Using DIST as a trip meter). The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set for th e Dis[...]

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. 1S e l e c t Settings using the steering wheel controls, or . 2 Press and hold the SET button until given audible confirma tion. 3S e l e c t Speed Scale Il[...]

95 Instruments and controls The number of systems that are displayed on the SID depends on the car ’ s equipmen t level. The list shown below includes the systems that can be found in your car. Rain Sensor , page 103. HIGH MEDIUM LO W Theft Alarm , page 56. FULL ALARM DOOR ONL Y Park A ssist ance , page 182. ON OFF Alarm Clock , page 94. ON OFF L[...]

96 Instruments and controls Explanation of the various selections under Settings . Resetting the service indication Reset the service indication in accorda nce with the follow ing: 1 T ur n the i gnition switch to the ON posi- tion, the engine must be s witched off. 2S e l e c t Settings using the steering wheel controls, or . 3 Press and hold the [...]

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 dayl ight. Two sen- sors located at the top of the windshield detect upward and forward ligh t intensity. This makes it possible for the system to automatically perform [...]

98 Instruments and controls The parking lights can be turned on irre- spective of the p osition of the ignition switch. If the parking lights are on and the driver ’ s door is op ened, a reminder to tu rn them off will sound. Do not use th e parking lights a lone while driving. When the switch is in the position, there is no automa tic shift betw[...]

99 Instruments and controls Xenon cornering headlights 3 3 3 3 When the car speed exceeds approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), the main headlight will be angled slightly when the steering wheel is turned. The beam can be angled maximum 15 ° to the right or left compared to a car without cornering he adlights. If a fault occurs in the cornerin g headlights, th[...]

100 Instruments and controls Instrument lighting The brightness of th e instrument lighting can be adjusted by pressing th e button (+ or – signs on the button above the NIGHT- PANEL button). Front fog lights 3 3 3 3 The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility. These are automatically turned off whe n the engine is switched off. When t[...]

101 Instruments and controls Rear fog light To turn on the rear fog light, press the rear fog light button on the instrument pa nel. The headlights or front fog lights must b e on. The rear fog light is automatically turned off when the engi ne is switched off. Wh en the car is next started, the rear fog light will have to be switched back on manua[...]

102 Instruments and controls Hazard warning lights The button for the hazard warning lights is located on the cl imate 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 indicators flash will be doubled. Hazard warning [...]

103 Instruments and controls Priority of audible in formation If two or more functions are active simulta- neously, the most importa nt function at that time will be prioritized. If, for example, the direction indicato rs are active when you enga ge reverse, the park- ing assistance (if fitted) will be heard instead of the direction indica tors. Wh[...]

104 Instruments and controls Activate the rain sen sor by liftin g 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 switch i s left in the AUTO p osition when the engi[...]

105 Instruments and controls Headlight washers 3 3 3 3 The headlights are washed at the same time as the windshield if the headligh ts 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 washers are not activated at speeds in exce[...]

106 Instruments and controls Rear window wiper, SportCombi To obtain: • a singl e sw eep: mov e the control to position 2, the control spri ngs back to the home positi on. • inter m ittent wiping, 6 seconds: move the control to position 2. If the windshield wipers are activated then the rear window wiper will automatica lly changeov er to inter[...]

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 win dshield. It passes through an effective filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in th e parcel shelf. It is then led through [...]

108 Instruments and controls The system uses seven sensors: • Ou tside air temperature sensor • Cab in air temperature sensor (by the inte- rior rear veiw mirror) • Sun senso r (on the facia) • Blen ded air temperature se nsors 2 (located in the front floor vents). • Blen ded air temperature se nsors 2 (located in the outer panel vents). [...]

109 Instruments and controls Air vents The air vents swivel universal ly, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents can be directed onto the door wi ndows for enhan ced demisting. The amount of air can be individually con - trolled by the regulator on each vent. If you wish to reduce the airflow, start by half[...]

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 recirculatio n status. The tem- perature can be adjusted on the passenger side. MAX heating produces: • Max heat. [...]

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 fu nctions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. T emperature, air distr ibution, f a n speed and recir- culation will be controlled automatic[...]

112 Instruments and controls Air distribution One press: When the defroster is cho sen 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. • T emperature increases somewhat. • Recircula tion OFF . • Activation of rear window/do[...]

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 distribute d through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased. As the temperature inside th e car nears the selected value, both the fan s[...]

114 Instruments and controls Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme con ditions that icing and misting of window g lass are likely to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity, or when passengers are perspir- ing heavily or wearing wet clothes. The fol[...]

115 Instruments and controls ACC- Convertible When the soft top is folded, several func- tions in the ACC-system is effected. The system adjusts itself as follows: • the sensitivity of the temperature knob changes • air distr ibution and fan speed can only be adjusted manually • Reci rculation and re ar window heating are cut out. • Th e A/[...]

116 Instruments and controls Explanation of how the ACC system can be customized under Settings . Rear Defroster AU TO The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled automatically. This is one of the Default Settings. MANU AL The rear window and door mirror heating is switched on with the button on ACC panel. Convertible: The rear window hea[...]

117 Instruments and controls A/C Mode Aut o Automatic engage ment and disen- gagement of the A/C. This is one of the Default Settings. A/C off A/C compressor OFF (see also page 111). The A/C compressor can be activat ed temporaril y by pressing the AC or AUTO button while on the road and if the outside temperature is ab ove 41°F (+5°C). The A/C w[...]

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119 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment __________ 120 Electric windows _______ 121 Rearview mirrors _______ 124 Moonroof 3 3 3 3 ___________ 130 Interior lighting ________ 133 Cup holder 3 3 3 3 __________ 134 Power Outlet 3 3 3 3 ________ 136 Storage compartments __ 136 Trunk ________________ 138 Interior equipment 3 Asterisk means: equi[...]

120 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment The height and reach of the steering whe el can be adjusted. There is a release le ver under the steeri ng column. 1 Pull down the lev e r to release the steer- ing wheel. 2 Adjust the position of the steering w heel. 3 Raise the lev er to the locked position to lock the steering whee l in position. [...]

121 Interior equipment Electric windows The electric windows a re operated by means of switc hes in the door arm rests. For the electric windows to work, the ignition switch must be in the ON position. At the end of a journey and havin g removed the remote control, you can still operate the windows, so long as neither of the front doors has been op[...]

122 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 but ton is releas ed. Automatic closing 3 3 3 3 : Raise the button all the way and release it. If the window does not close automatically, refer to Calibration on page 123. Pinch protection 3 3 3 3 On certain model v[...]

123 Interior equipment Calibration The front electric windows should be cali- brated if automa tic closing do es not work or if the battery has been disconnected. The pinch protection 3 will not work if the win- dows are not cali brated. Calibration is pe rformed as follows: 1 Close the doors. 2 The car must be running a t idling speed. The batter [...]

124 Interior equipment Rearview mirrors Door mirrors To adjust The door mirrors are electri cally adjustable and heated. The controls for adjustin g the mirrors are on the driver ’ s door: 1 Select a door mirror with the up per but to n. 2 Adjust the mirror using the touch pad. The mirror glass can also be a djusted man- ually by gently pressing [...]

125 Interior equipment Interior rearview mirror The interior rearview mirror is of the auto- dimming type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. C ertain variants have an autodimming rearview mi rror. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirro r. Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming funct[...]

126 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 that 30 seconds. The garage opener is now in the trai[...]

127 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 devi ce (most commonly a garage door opener). 7 At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "le[...]

128 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 an d hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seco nds. Release both buttons . Do not hold f[...]

129 Interior equipment Compass The compass is built into the rearview mir- ror. The compass bearing is di splayed 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 co mpass display on and o ff by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds, see illus- [...]

130 Interior equipment Moonroof 3 3 3 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 car is unlocked until 20 minutes has passed[...]

131 Interior equipment To close Manually controlled cl osing Slide the control forward to its first position. The moonroof will halt when you release the control. Automatic closing 3 3 3 3 Slide the contro l forward to its secon d posi- tion and release it. The moonro of will close fully. The moonroof pinch protection halts closing and opens the mo[...]

132 Interior equipment Pinch protection 3 3 3 3 The moonroof is equippe d with pinch pro- tection. This is activated if something gets trapped when the moonroof is being closed. The moonroof will stop an d open slightly. Temporary overriding the pi nch protec- tion If dirt, ice or similar create so much resis- tance that the pinch protection cuts i[...]

133 Interior equipment Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, floor ligh ting, 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 is in the mid-position (door-activated), the in[...]

134 Interior equipment Sun visor Illuminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors. The lighti ng comes on when the cover is raised. Trunk lighting The trunk lighting i s switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is l eft open, the lighting wi ll be switched off automa tically after 20 minutes to prevent [...]

135 Interior equipment Cup holder in fascia Cup holder in center console compar t- ment between front seats 3 Cup holder in rear seat cushion 3 , Spor t- Sedan and Spor tCombi 93_US_M08.book Page 135 Friday, May 1 1, 2007 11:37 AM[...]

136 Interior equipment Power Outlet 3 3 3 3 You can use the ele ctrical socket in th e stor- age compartment under the armrest between the front seats to charge a mobi le phone, for exa mple. There is a rece ss on each side of the compartment wh ich will accept a lead so that you can close the lid without damaging the charger lead. Storage compartm[...]

137 Interior equipment Sliding cover in glov e box to admit cold air . This allows the storage of chocolate dur- ing hot weather for e xample. Storage compar tment between front seats Storage pocket on front edge of seats 3 Storage pocket on back of seats 3 93_US_M08.book Page 137 Friday, May 1 1, 2007 11:37 AM[...]

138 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 in to position as this i ncreases the risk of p ersonal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash. • Never l eave a child or ani mal unattended i n the car.[...]

139 Interior equipment For greater flexibility, the rea r seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. Next to the hinges in the trunk are h andles for unlocking the rear seat backrests. The operation is e asier if the front seats are n ot too far back and the rear seat head restraints are ful ly lowered. 1 Unlo[...]

140 Interior equipment Load-through hatch, SportSedan Convertible: There is no load-throug h hatch. A load-through hatch is incorporated in th e rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Before loading or un loading long items, switch off the engine and apply the parking brake. This avoids the danger of the car m[...]

141 Interior equipment Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the tru nk on the latch. This handle will glow following expo sure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside. Tie down eyes, Spo rtSedan There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In g[...]

142 Interior equipment Trunk lighting On the underside of the parcel shelf is a light that is switched on and off wh en the trunk is opened and closed . If the trunk lid is l eft open, the lighting wi ll be switched off automa tically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat. Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, SportSed an Th[...]

143 Interior equipment Folding down the rear seat backrest, SportCombi For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narro w and the wide part can be fold ed down separately. It is easiest to fold down th e rear seat backrests if the front sea ts are slid forward. 1 Unlock the backrest b y pull ing the appropr iate handle forward. An [...]

144 Interior equipment WARNING • Lay he avy bags on the floor. Place sma ller 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 wea r or damage. • Secure he avy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provid ed[...]

145 Interior equipment Load-through hatch, SportCombi A load-through hatch is incorporated in th e rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Before loading or un loading long items, switch off the engine and apply the parking brake. This avoids the danger of the car moving off if a long item were to knock the g e[...]

146 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 po ssible in the trunk. Driving with the trunk lid open , see page 196. WARNING • Put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as p ossible in the lug gag[...]

147 Interior equipment Cargo net 3 3 3 3 • If possi ble, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a h eavy load, because the ancho ring possibili- ties are restricted when the rea r seat is in this position. That the rear seat is in the upright is a basic require- ment for protection against cargo displacement in the event of a cr[...]

148 Interior equipment Cargo net, vertical 3 3 3 3 , SportCombi Fit the net behind the rear seat backrest. 1 Remov e the rear cov e r panels in the roof . 2 Fit the net ’ s upper f asteners into the two rear attachment points in the roof. 3 Secure the net ’ s hooks in the two anchorage ey es closest to the rear seat. T en sion the straps. The c[...]

149 Interior equipment Cargo net, floor mounted 3 3 3 3 , SportCombi 1 F old up the floor . P osition the edges of the floor in the slots in the side pieces. 2 Fit the bag/carrier on th e lower floor and secure the net ’ s hooks in the folded-up floor . Cargo net, floor mounted, Spor tCombi 1 Upper bracke t. Make sure that the rubber bands are no[...]

150 Interior equipment Cargo guard 3 3 3 3 , SportCombi To fit 1 Hold the car tr idge so that the extendib le par t faces bac kward. 2 P osition th e car tr idge over the pin (1) on the left and r ight-hand sides. Press the car tr idge down and rotate it slightly forw ard until a click is heard. 3 Check the fitting b y pulling the car t ridge up , [...]

151 Starting and driving Ignition switch ________ 152 Steering wheel lock ____ 154 Starting the engine ____ 154 Important considerations for driving __________ 156 Refueling ____________ 159 Engine Break-in Period _ 163 Manual transmission___ 164 Automatic transmission 3 3 3 3 ______ 165 Cruise control ________ 171 Braking _____________ _ 172 Tract[...]

152 Starting and driving Ignition switch The ignition switch is located on the center console between the front seats. In cars with automa tic transmission, the remo te control can only b e removed when the selector lever is in position P. To allow the various systems in the car time to register that the remote control has been inserted into the ig[...]

153 Starting and driving OFF position Parts of the electri cal system are operative. Do not leave the remote control in the OFF position with the engine not runn ing as this could cause the battery to run flat in a matter of hours. Cars with automatic transmission: The gear lever is not locke d. See also page 166. If the ignition switch is turned f[...]

154 Starting and driving Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock is electronic. The lock engages when the remote control is removed from the ignition and unlocks when the remote control is inserted. A click can be heard when the steering wheel lock locks and unlocks. If the car is parked wi th one front wheel touching the curb, for example, you[...]

155 Starting and driving 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 an d should be started as follows: Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed .[...]

156 Starting and driving Important considerations for driving 1 Star ting an d driving • Do no t use full th rottle until the engine is warm, so as to av oid unn ecessar y wear . If the needle of the turbo ga uge repeatedly enters the red zone, the engine may suddenly lose power , due to the initiation of a monitoring system that limits the b oos[...]

157 Starting and driving Limp-home The engine management system has a diagnostic feature th at checks a number of internal functi ons. If a fault is detected in the throttle valve, the engine man agement system will set the throttle system to the limp-home mode. This means: • idl ing control will b e poor (unev en idling since regulated by igniti[...]

158 Starting and driving • Have the car ser viced regular ly in accor- dance with the ser vice p rogram. • Always be aler t to any misfirin g of the engine (not r unning on all cylinders) and any loss of pow er or performance. At the first sign of a malfunctio n, reduce speed and take the car to a w orkshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab[...]

159 Starting and driving Refueling WARNING If you spill fuel and then somethin g ignites it, you could be b adly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you o pen the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen i f your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in h ot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly a nd wait for any “ hiss ” noise to stop. Then [...]

160 Starting and driving Refueling 1 Switch off the engine. 2 Open the fuel cap, located in the right-hand rear fender. 3 Inser t the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe and let the first mark (a r ing, a pimple or the first spring-co il) rest on the flange. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in progress . 4 Cease refueli[...]

161 Starting and driving Refer to page 187 for information regarding gasoline anti-freeze. The fuel door has a bui lt in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel door. Slide the wh ite ring on the cap i nto the slot. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, b e sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it [...]

162 Starting and driving Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasolin e meet spec- ifications which were deve loped by automo- bile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Allia nce of Auto- mobile Manufacturers at www.autoalli- ance.org/fuel_charter.h tm. Gasoline meet- ing [...]

163 Starting and driving gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. Saab does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels contain ing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator l amp may turn on. If this occurs, retu rn to your authorized Saab dealer for servi[...]

164 Starting and driving Manual transmission Clutch interlock To start the car, the clutch pedal must be depressed. When changing gear, full y depress the clutch pedal and then rele ase it smoothly. It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as this can in crease the wear on the gearbox. Before reverse (R) can be engag ed,[...]

165 Starting and driving Automatic transmission 3 3 3 3 The automatic transmission has an ele c- tronic control module. The control module receives information including accelerator position and road speed. Using this and other information, it co ntrols the hydraulic pressure of the transmission to ensure that gear changing is a s smooth as possibl[...]

166 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 hel d depressed. The detent button on the selector l ever has to be pr[...]

167 Starting and driving Sport mode 3 3 3 3 Sport mode is selected using the button, while the word SPORT ill uminates on the SID . Changing up occurs later and changing down oc curs earlier at the same accelerator pedal po sition. Sport mode will be deselected if: • Th e Spor t button is depressed again • the eng ine is s witched off . Lock-up[...]

168 Starting and driving Limp-home If the transmission malfunctions, the co ntrol module will activate limp-home mode. Driv- ability will be affected to varying degrees. Cars with 5-speed transmission 3 3 3 3 In this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are available. Select 2nd gear when driving at low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds. 2nd gear must b[...]

169 Starting and driving Selector lever positions P The selector lev er is locked and the transmission is mechanically block ed. The engine can be star ted. T o move the selector le ver out of the P position, depress the brake pedal and press in the detent (catch) on the selector le v er . Only select the park position (P) when the car is stationar[...]

170 Starting and driving Certain variants also have steering wh eel controls for manual ge ar selection. On these models, it is possible to change gear man ually using the selector lever and the steering whe el controls. The steer- ing wheel control s are only active wh en the selecto r lever is in the M position. Select a higher gear by pressing t[...]

171 Starting and driving Cruise control (Cruise control system) For safety reas ons (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 functions: 1 ON: engaged 2 OFF: disengaged 3 SET/+: set[...]

172 Starting and driving To reduce the preset speed You can reduce sp eed in any of the foll ow- ing ways: • Brake to the desired spee d. Jog the control to SET/+ or SET/ – . • Jog the co ntrol to SET/ – to reduce the speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Hol d the control in the SET/ – po sition until the desired speed is reached. Temporary inc[...]

173 Starting and driving ABS brakes The Antilock Braking System (ABS) modu- lates the brake pressure to each wheel. The pressure is au tomatically 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 information to the brake system ’ s electronic control mo[...]

174 Starting and driving The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel, snow or ice but, because the wheels can not lock up, steer- ing control is retained. When the ABS system operates you will feel the brake pedal pulsate and hear a ticki ng noise, both of which are perfectly normal. Apply the brake pedal with full force (yo[...]

175 Starting and driving Traction Control System (TCS) Anti-spin system How the system works The Traction Control System (TCS) is designed to prevent wheelspin. This enables the car to achieve the b est possible grip and, hence, ma ximum tractive effort, together with gre ater stability. The TCS uses information from the ABS wheel sensors to detect[...]

176 Starting and driving TCS indicator When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the lamp is lit for abou t 4 seconds while the system performs self-diagnosis. The light comes on when the TCS is operative, that is when one of the w heels has lost its grip. The fact that the TCS is operative indicates that the limit for grip has been ex[...]

177 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 othe rwise be more difficult to handle. How the ESP ® system works The ES[...]

178 Starting and driving ESP ® system OFF lights up if: • the system is tur ned o ff manually . The car must be travelling slower than 35 mph (60 km/h). The TCS is also di sengaged. • a fault is detected in the ABS-system • a fault has been detected in the system and the system has th erefore been s witched off. The f ollowing message will b[...]

179 Starting and driving Parking brake The parking brake lever is situated be tween the front seats. The brake acts on the rear wheels. When the parking brake is app lied, the indicator light on the main instru- ment panel will come on. To release the parking brake, lift the lever slightly, pull the release button on the under- side of the lever an[...]

180 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 mo ve. If the car is parked wi th one front wheel touching the curb, for example, you may need to turn the steering wheel sl ightly when you insert the remote control to allow the steering wheel l[...]

181 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 reser voir and hoses. • Wash and wax the car . Clean the r ubber seals on the hood, tr unk lid an d doors, and lubrica te them with glycerol (glycerine). • After [...]

182 Starting and driving Saab Parking Assistance 3 3 3 3 Saab Parking Assistance Saab Parking Assi stance facilitates parking and reversing. There are fou r sensors in the rear bumper that detect ob jects up to 6 ft (1.8 meters) behind the car. If the car is heavily laden, the system may falsely indicate that there is an ob ject within the detectio[...]

183 Starting and driving increases as the car co mes 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. When the distance to the object is less than 1 ft. [...]

184 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, clea n the sensors. The sensors are located in the bla ck trim on the rear bumper The system can be switched off using Se[...]

185 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 tech nique, etc. Breaking-in Fuel consumption ma y be somewhat higher during the break-in period (the first 3,000 – 4,000 miles (5,0 00 – 7,000 km)). Wea[...]

186 Starting and driving to reach its optimum temperature, and engine wear is at its greatest dur ing this period. Dr ive off as soon as possible after star ti ng the engine and avoid high engine speeds. • Dr ive as smoothly and thoughtfully as possible. Match y ou r drivi ng to the prev ail- ing traf fic conditi ons. • Dr iving in a low gear g[...]

187 Starting and driving Driving in cold weather In cold weather, special atten tion should be paid to the following: • B e fo r e d r i v i n g o f f, m a ke s u r e t h a t t h e wiper blades hav e not frozen to the wind- shield. • Remove an y snow from the heating system air intakes betw een the hood and the windshield. • If necessar y , i[...]

188 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 fron t wheel skid and the car has a manual transmission, the best response is to freewheel, which means declutching so that th e[...]

189 Starting and driving Driving in hot climates Always check the coolant level before start- ing a journey. When the engine is co ld, the coolant shall li e on or just above the KALT/COLD mark on the expansio n tank (boundary between the upper and l ower sections of the tank). At the end of a journey, allow the e ngine to idle for 2 – 3 minutes [...]

190 Starting and driving Towing a trailer 3 3 3 3 Make sure you are familiar with the legal requirements r egarding s peed limits for towing, maximum trailer weights, trailer braking requirements, and also any spe- cial driving licence provisions. Trailer hitch attachment 3 3 3 3 Trailer hitch attachments a re available as accessories. These are de[...]

191 Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission The following driving time limi ts are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather, i.e. approximately 86 ° F (+30 ° C). The following driving time limi ts are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather, i.e. approximately 104 ° F (+40 °[...]

192 Starting and driving When continuing your journey, manually select a low gear in whi ch the engine speed is about 3,500 rpm until the incline eases (see page 170). Recommendations for cars with manual transmission Rises in coolant temperature are indicate d by the temperature gauge in the main instru- ment panel. When the needle is just outside[...]

193 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. • Che ck and if necessar y adjust the tire pressure of the car and trailer . • Make sure all wheel bolts are proper ly tightened. • Make sure that the equipment [...]

194 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 Saab dealer. Always secure roof loads securely. F[...]

195 Starting and driving Fitting roof carriers 3 3 3 3 SportCombi with roof rail s 1 Clean the car ’ s roof rails . 2 Check the markings on the cross members to see w hich is the front and which is the rear roof carrier. 3 Place the cross members on the roof rails, on their respective sides of the centre suppor ts. The cross members must not be p[...]

196 Starting and driving Driving with a load The handling characteristics are affected by how the car is loade d. Driving with the trunk lid open If you must drive with the trunk lid open, close all windo ws and the moon roof (if equipped) and set the cabin fan to its hi gh- est speed setting. Driving in deep water NOTE • Place th e heaviest load[...]

197 Starting and driving Driving at night Bear in mind the following poin ts, especially when driving at night: • Nig httime dri ving requires your full concentration • Do not r ush. Count on your journey taking slightly longer . • Th e number of drivers under the influence of drugs is likely to be greater at night than during the day . • D[...]

198 Starting and driving 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 towin g eye. 1 Open the cov er fi rst at the lower edge with a screwdriver f or e xample. W atch out f or the paintwork. 2 Screw in the towing ey e. The towing eye has a lef[...]

199 Starting and driving Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake of the car on tow, as necessary. This will avoid the to wrope being jerked vi olently. Cars with automatic transmission Always observe the speed limit for vehicles on tow. Whatever the speed limit, the car must not be towed at speed s exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h[...]

200 Starting and driving Jump starting It is essential when a donor battery is to b e used to jump start the car that the ju mp leads be connected correctly to prevent arcing. To jump start your vehicle 1 Check the other v ehicle. It must ha v e a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables ca[...]

201 Starting and driving 4 Open the hood and locate the batter y . Find the positive (+) and negative ( – ) termi- nals on the battery. 5 Check that the jumper cables do not hav e loose or missin g insulation. If they do , you could get a sh oc k and also the vehicles could be damaged. Before y ou con nect the cables , here are some basic things [...]

202 Starting and driving Using a battery charger 3 3 3 3 /starter unit To avoid damaging the car ’ s electrical system and electronics, the following rules must be followed when chargin g the battery or jump starting the car. • If th e charger or star ter unit can be set to diff erent voltages (6 V/12 V/18 V/24 V), 12V must be selected. • Fol[...]

203 Car care Hood ________________ 204 Engine ______________ 205 Engine bay, 4-cyl engine 208 Engine bay, V6 engine _ 209 Engine oil ____________ 210 Air filter______________ 211 Transmission fluid ____ 212 Coolant _____________ _ 212 Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads__________ 214 Power steering________ 215 Battery ______________ 216 Drive belt __[...]

204 Car care Hood The hood release ha ndle is located o n the left under the instrument panel. Open the hood in the following way: 1 Pull the release handle. 2 The hood mov es to the half-lock ed posi- tion and is stopped by a saf ety catch at the front edge. 3 Press the lev er of the catch upwards and raise the hood. When you close the hood you sh[...]

205 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 sp eed of the crankshaft. They produce forces and torq[...]

206 Car care Emission control systems The systems for controlling emissions to the atmosphere require regula r checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the service program. In addition to meeting the exhaust emission regulations and thereby helpin g to keep the environment clean, a correctly tuned engine will also give maximum fuel eco[...]

207 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 turbocharg er boost pressure control into one system an d intake camshaft phasing contro l. The ME9 engine co ntrol module (ECM) monitors many d[...]

208 Car care 1 Oil filler cap 2 Coolant reser voir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4B a t t e r y 5 Fuse box 6 W asher-fluid reser voir 7 Po wer-steering fluid reserv oir 8 Engine-oil dipstic k Engine bay, 4-cyl engine 93_US_M08.book Page 208 Friday, May 1 1, 2007 11:37 AM[...]

209 Car care 1 Po wer-steering fluid reserv oir 2 Coolant reser voir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4B a t t e r y 5 Fuse box 6 W asher-fluid reser voir 7 Oil filler cap 8 Engine-oil dipstic k Engine bay, V6 engine 93_US_M08.book Page 209 Friday, May 1 1, 2007 11:37 AM[...]

210 Car care Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oi l level regularly. 1 P a rk the car o n a lev el ground. 2 Switch off the engine an d wait for 2 – 5 minutes. The engine should b e at nor mal operating temperature. 3 Take the dipstick out and wipe it off with a clean rag before carrying out the check. The level must not be be lo[...]

211 Car care Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to avoid running pr oblems . 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 oi l level regularly. During the Break-in Period (approx. 3,000 miles or 5,000 k[...]

212 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 exceed 212 ° F (100 ° C). If the coolant level dro[...]

213 Car care 4-cyl engine: The expansion tank is trans- parent to facilitate checking the coolant level. When the engine is cold, the co olant shall lie on or just above the KALT/COLD mark on the expansion tank (bo undary between the upper and lower se ctions of the tan k, see illustration). Top up with a mixture of equal parts of Saab-approved con[...]

214 Car care Brake/clutch fluid and brake pads Checking Brake fluid should b e 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 leve l should lie between the MAX and MIN marks. If the level drops too low, the f[...]

215 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, i n accordance with the service program. The wheels sho uld point dire ctly forwar ds during this check. Clean round the cap before unscrewing it. Wipe th[...]

216 Car care Battery Check the charge state and electrolyte level of the battery regularly. If frequent shor t journeys are made , the bat- tery may need extra charging. This can be done with a battery charger or b y taking the car for a long run. If the battery is n ot being charged while the engine is runn ing, the fol lowing messa ge will appear[...]

217 Car care Always connect the positive (red) cable to the battery ’ s positive (+) terminal, and the negative (black) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the b attery. Always disconnect both battery lead s when boost charging the battery. A car with standard e quipment specifica- tions and a fully charged battery can be left for up to 40 days[...]

218 Car care Battery disconnect switch 3 3 3 3 A collision co uld cause a short circuit i n the alternator or starter motor. A disconn ect switch by the battery ’ s positive termi nal cuts off the battery from the alternator and starte r motor when the airbags and safetybelt pre- tensioners are detonated. WARNING If the battery disconnect switch [...]

219 Car care Drive belt The alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engi ne. 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 batter y • no A/C compressor function. The belt tension is critical and is adju sted automatically by the belt tensioner. WARNING ?[...]

220 Car care Wipers and washers Wiper blades Check and clean all wiper blad es 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 thes e sometimes leave a wax coating on the wind- shield. If wiper performa nce is still unsa[...]

221 Car care Rear window, SportCombi 1 Detach the blade from the arm by press- ing on the mounting for the b lade from belo w . 2 Fit the new blade b y pressing the shaft of the blade into the ar m's mountin g. The washer jet, which is located next to the high-mounted brake light, is not adjustab le. Washers The reservoir capacity is approx. 6[...]

222 Car care Washer jets The washer jets, which are adjustable, can be cleaned with a pin if necessary. Changing bulbs Autochecking 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. Exampl[...]

223 Car care Wrong bulb fitted If a low or main beam bulb of too h igh a rating is fitted, a b ulb failure message will be shown on the SID (a too high wattage bulb can damage the refl ector). If the following message is displayed but the bulb shines, it is most likely that an incorrect bulb has been fitted. Note When changing bulbs, fit the same t[...]

224 Car care Low beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose 3 running al ong the side of the batter y cov er . 2 Release the two retainers (a qua r ter of a tur n counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remov e the cov er. 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe. 4 Remov e the air pipe from the front edge of the batte r y box.[...]

225 Car care High beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose 3 running al ong the side of the batter y cov er . 2 Release the two retainers (a qua r ter of a tur n counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remov e the cov er. 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe. 4 Remov e the air pipe from the front edge of the batte r y box[...]

226 Car care Daytime Running Light Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose 3 running al ong the side of the batter y cov er . 2 Release the two retainers (a qua r ter of a tur n counterclockwise) in the leading edge of the cover and remov e the cov er. 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe. 4 Remov e the air pipe from the front edge of the batte r y [...]

227 Car care Front turn signal bulbs Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose 3 runn ing along the side of the battery cov er . 2 Release the two retainers on the batter y cov er and remove the cov er . 3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe. 4 Remov e the air pipe from the front edge of the batter y box. Both sides 1 The bulb holder has a bay on et fi[...]

228 Car care Front fog lights 3 3 3 3 1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing. Lower the air shield. 2 R emov e the protect iv e cov er . Release the two spring clips secur ing the bulb . 3 Unplug the connector . 4 Change the bulb . T r y not to touch the glass par t of the bulb with your fingers. The height of the beam can be adjus ted using a screw[...]

229 Car care Stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, SportSedan 1 Lower the cov er in the trim behi nd the lights . Right-hand side: Unlock the plastic rivet by depressing the center no more than 0.1 in. (3 mm). T ake hold of the collar of the rivet and pull it out. Ref er also to page 230. 2 Lift the plastic lug on the lamp housing that sec[...]

230 Car care Stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, Convertible 1 Remov e the cov er. 2 Carefully remov e the bulb holder with the brok en bulb .The b ulb holde r has a bay onet fitting. 3 Change the bulb . 4 Refit the bulb holder and cov er . Turn signals, reversing light and rear fog light, SportCombi 1 Remov e the cov er. 2 Remov e the b[...]

231 Car care Changing bul bs 1 Press down the plastic lug on the b ulb holder . 2 Carefully remov e the entire bulb holder unit from the lamp housing. Change the bulb. 3 Refit the bulb holder . Press the lu g so that it snaps in to place . To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the center of the ri vets . 2 Fit the trim in p lace on the tr unk lid.[...]

232 Car care Dome light, front, SportSedan and SportCombi 1 Pull down the rear edge of the lens. 2 Fit the new bulb . 3 Inser t the guide l ugs on the front edge of the lens and press the le ns home. Dome light, rear, Sport Sedan and SportCombi 1 Remov e the entire overhead panel: ease out the trailing end first, and then both sides of the front ed[...]

233 Car care License plate lighting 1 Undo the two screws and remov e 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 3 3 3 1 Remov e the lamp housing using a shor t screwdriv er . 2 Fit the new bulb . 3 Inser t the connecto r side first when ref[...]

234 Car care Trunk lighting, SportSedan The lamp fitting is located unde r the parcel shelf. 1 Remov e the lamp fitting by pulling down one end. 2 The baffle must be removed bef ore the bulb can be replaced. P oint the baffle ’ s tab up with a small screwdri ver . 3 Fit the new bulb . 4 Refit the baffle by first fitting its tab in its brack et be[...]

235 Car care Trunk lighting, SportCombi 1 Pull the lamp h ousing forw ard slightly and lift it out at the rea r . Use a thin and wide tool. 2 Fit the new bulb . The bulb is secured in the holder . 3 Star t by inser ting in the front edge o f the lamp housing and then pressing in the rear edge. Courtesy/floor lighting 3 3 3 3 1 Release one edg e of [...]

236 Car care Bulb table No. Designation W att- age 1 H7 55 High beam (cars with halogen li ght) 2 H8 35 F ront fog lights 3 3 H11 55 L ow beam (cars with halogen light) 4 3457 A/AK (yellow) 30 cp Direction indi cator , front 5 P21W 21 Re versing lights 6 PR21W (red) 21 T ail lights; rear fog light; brake lights 7 PY21W (yellow) 21 Direction indicat[...]

237 Car care Fuses The fuses are housed in three fuse panels: one behind a h atch on the left-hand e nd 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-han d end of the dash. To check if a fuse has blown, first remove i[...]

238 Car care A special tool for re moving fuses is provi ded 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 large fuses known as MAXI fuses. These are desi[...]

239 Car care Fuse panel in end of fasci a No. Amp. Function 1 15 Steer ing w heel lock 2 5 Steering column unit; ignition switch 31 0H a n d s - f r e e 3 4 10 Main instrument unit; automatic clim ate contro l (A CC) 3 5 7.5 Control module in front doors; Pa rk Brake Shift Lock (automatic transmission) 6 7.5 Brak e light switch 7 20 Dash fuse pane [...]

240 Car care Trunk fuse panel, left-hand side No. Amp. Function 1 – 5 MAXI - 6 30 C ontrol module i n left rear door 7 30 C ontrol module in r ight rear d oor 82 0T r a i l e r 3 9-- 10 30 Left-hand brake light; rear righ t tur n signal; ri ght tail- light; right rev ersing light; high-mounted brake light; trailer lights 11 - - 12 - - 13 - - 14 -[...]

241 Car care 26 30 Right-hand stop ligh t; rear left tur n signal; left taillight; rear fog light; left re v ersing light; license pl ate light- ing; trunk lighting; traile r lights 27 10 Con vertible: Lumbar suppo r t, electr ically adjustable front seat 3 28 15 T elematics 3 29 - - T r unk fuse p anel, Conv er tible 93_US_M08.book Page 241 Friday[...]

242 Car care Fuse panel in engine bay No. Amp. Functi on 1-- 2 10 Engi ne control module; automatic transmi ssion con- trol module 3 32 0H o r n 4 10 Engine control module; batter y disconnect switch 3 5- - 6 10 Sele ctor lev er, automatic transmission 3 ; clutch pedal sw i t c h 7 10 Xenon Cor ner ing Headligh ts, left 3 8 5 Rela y f or vacuumpump[...]

243 Car care Fuse panel in front of battery 3 3 3 3 Relays R 1 W asher flui d pump, windshield R2 - R3 - R4 - R 5 Flash-to-pass R6 H o r n R7 - R8 S t a r t e r m o t o r R 9 Windshield wiper s ON/OFF R10 Washer fluid pump , rear window 3 R11 Ig nition +15 R12 Win dshield wipers, high/low speed R13 - R14 Washer fluid pump , headlights 3 R15 - R16 -[...]

244 Car care Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have q uestions 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 Information label shows the correct inflation pressures for[...]

245 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 you end this high-speed driving, return to the c[...]

246 Car care certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight- ened. See page 265. Flat spotting All tires get hot, especially on long jo urneys or when the car is driven hard. Afte r 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 contact wi th the ground. The same can occur if [...]

247 Car care Treadwear indicators The tires incorp orate wear indicato rs in the form of smooth, treadless strips across the width, which become visible when onl y 2/32" (1.6 mm) of tread remains. As soon as the indicators become visible, new tires should be fitted without del ay. Make sure you are familiar with the legal limit for minimum tre[...]

248 Car care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where appl ica- ble on the tire sidewa ll between trea d 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 National Highway Traffi c Safety Administra- tion, [...]

249 Car care Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under control led 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 graded 10 0. The rela- tive performance of tires depen[...]

250 Car care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked o r badly rusted or corrod ed. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wh eel, wheel b olts and wheel nuts should be replaced . If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if an y of these conditions exist. Your[...]

251 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 fastened. Drive slow ly and foll ow the chain manufact[...]

252 Car care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful informati on 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 Transpo rtation (DOT): The Department of Transportation[...]

253 Car care Aspect ratio: A two-digi t number that i ndi- cates the tire height-to-width measure- ments. For example, if the ti re 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 a s it is wide. Belt Rating: A letter code is used to indicate the type of pl[...]

254 Car care Loading Your Vehicle This is an example of wh at your vehicle ´ s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might look like. It is located on the B-pilla r and shows how much weight your vehicle may properly carry. The label tells you the proper size, and re commended in flation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also give[...]

255 Car care DOT Markings: A code molded in to the sidewall of a tire signifying th at the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation motor vehicl e safety stan - dards. The DOT cod e includes the Tire Identificati on Number (TIN), an alphanu- meric designator which can al so identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, b[...]

256 Car care Tread Width: Th e width of the tire ´ s tread. UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grade Stan- dards, a tire informati on 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 procedures. The rating are molded into the sidewall[...]

257 Car care Winter tires Winter (snow) tires are recommended for winter climat es where the maj ority 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 (if different from the original size) and also s[...]

258 Car care The system does not warn if the tire pres- sure is too high. If the tire pressure decreases If the tir e pressure decreases to 6 psi (41 kPa) below the recommended pressure then a warning is shown on the SID as to which tires are affected. Adjust the pressure as soon as possible. If the tire p ressure continues to d ecrease then an ala[...]

259 Car care Malfunctions The above message is shown on the SID if: • a whee l without pressure sensor has been fitted (e.g. spare wheel) • on e 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 machine. It is important to follow th e [...]

260 Car care Compact spare The compact spare is light a nd 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 fitted. The tire pressure should be 60 psi (420 kPa)[...]

261 Car care • Th e car must not be driven with more than one compact spare tire at a time. • Av oid driving against th e curb. • Do not use sn ow chains. • Do not fit th e wheel cov er - this would conceal the warni ng text. NOTE To avoid damaging a alloy wheel of a punctured tire, this can be te mporarily placed outside up in the sp are w[...]

262 Car care Changing a tire WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getti ng under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with yo ur vehicle is de signed only fo r changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured o r killed if the vehicl[...]

263 Car care When the car has to be lifted, the jack must be positioned at one of the four jacking points (front or rear) unde r 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 jack can also be placed under this. To be even m[...]

264 Car care 1 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the jac king point. Each jacking point is indi cated 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 is steady and flat on the ground. The jack must[...]

265 Car care 4 Clean any rust or dir t from the contact surfaces betw een the wheel and brake disc. Do not wipe a wa y the gre ase in the wheel hub. 5 Add a thin lay er of grease on the bolts before fitting, see page 266. Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown on page 266 (opposite pairs). Tighten the bolts en ough for the bolts[...]

266 Car care Safety belts Check the function of the safety be lts regu- larly as follows: • Hol d the diagonal strap and pull i t shar ply . The safety belt should lock and it should not be possible to withdra w it fur ther . Check the anchorage points i n the floor. They must not have suffered rust damage. If a belt is worn or has any fraying ed[...]

267 Car care Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to main tain its elegant app ear- ance and to provide i t with a protecti ve film. Discolor at ion ca used by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades, althoug h this is not detrimental to the leather, indeed, the patina resulting [...]

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. Clea n the underside of th e car by hand i f the car is usually washed in an automatic car wash without special facilitie s for underbody cleaning. Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun, but wipe it dry with a[...]

269 Car care When the soft top is only slightly soiled, follow the directions on the cleaning age nt 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 material, it is recommended to wash normally and the n [...]

270 Car care 8 If spots are still visi ble , repeat the treat- ment on these spots as befo re. Press lightly with the br ush to prev en t damag- ing the mater ial. Do n ot use the brush excessiv ely . This can irreparably damage the mater ial. Do not repeat the treatment more than twice. 9 When the soft top has full y dried, it must be waterproofed[...]

271 Car care Anti-corrosion treatment The entire car undergoes a series of anti-corrosion processes duri ng production. These include electrophore tic priming, PVC-based coating to protect against stone chip damage and corro sion, and treatme nt of body cavities and members with thin, penetrating rustproofing oil. In addition, most body panels, suc[...]

272 Car care What causes rust? Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- ject to rusting wh enever air an d moisture manage to penetrate th e protecti ve finish. Body panels may rust thro ugh if the process is unchecked. Rusting can occur wherever water is trapped or where the car ’ s panels are continuously da mp. Damage to pa int and undercoati[...]

273 Car care 3 Inspect th e car freque ntly fo r leaks or damage, and arrang e for needed repairs pr omptly . After washing or after heavy rain, check f o r leaks. When wash- ing the car in spect body surfaces f o r paint damage. While checking f or leaks, lift the floor mats and check under neath them. W ater ca n collect in these areas and remain[...]

274 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, howe ver, have the system checked at a workshop. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer. Note When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified. The resultant co[...]

275 Car care Other than in extremely cold weather, do not screen the radiator, e.g. with netti ng, as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity. • Appl icable to the manual climate control system - During cold months the air condi- tioning should be switched on once or twice a mo nth and run for 5 – 10 min utes during hig hwa y dr iving o[...]

276 Car care be correctly aimed if the low b eam 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 de vices. 2 Locate the mar ker on the lens. 3 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim marker No .1 (see illustration) on each lens . Subtract 2 inches[...]

277 Car care 6 T ur n the vertical a iming screw until the horizontal cut-off of the headlight is aligned with the hor izontal line on the wall. 7 If an optical hea dlight aimer device is used follo w point 1 and 2 and center the lens of the optical he adlight aimer device at the intersection of the two markers on the headlight le ns. Then f ollow [...]

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279 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ 280 Owner assistance ______ 282 Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _______________ 283 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__________ 283 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ___________ 284 Customer Assistance and Information 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitt[...]

280 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 use. Additional maintenance is recommended for speci[...]

281 Customer Assistance and Information Engine oil and filter changes Changing the e ngine oil and filter is required at every service point. Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and en gine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service classifications stated in the “ Techni- cal data ” section of this Owner ’ s Manual. The [...]

282 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 and Ser- vice Record Booklet which accompanies th[...]

283 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects (USA) If you believe that your vehicle has a defe ct which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you sho uld immediately inform the National Highw ay Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi tion to noti- fying Saab Cars USA, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar comp lain[...]

284 Customer Assistance and Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like ot her modern motor ve hi- cles, has a number of sophisticated com- puter systems that monitor and control sev- eral aspects of th e vehicle ’ s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle comput- ers to monitor emission control compone[...]

285 Technical data General data __________ 286 Engine _______________ 289 Engine oil _____________ 290 Fuel__________________ 291 Engines ______________ 291 Electrical system _______ 291 Drive belt _____________ 292 Manual transmission ___ 292 Automatic transmission _ 292 Suspension ___________ 293 Steering ______________ 293 Brake system _________[...]

286 Technical data General data Overall length, including b umpers: Spor tSedan and Conv er tible _________ 182.9'' (4647 mm) Spor tCombi ______________ _________ 18 3.8'' (4670 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors _____ 80 .2'' (2038 mm) Maximum height ____ ______________ __ 60.7'' (1543 mm) Wheelbase _[...]

287 Technical data Curb weight (i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- er voir , standard tools and spare wheel): Spor tSedan ______________ _________ 3210 – 3600 lbs. (1455 – 1635 kg) Conv er tible _______ ______________ __ 3520 – 3880 lbs. (1595 – 1760 kg) Spor tCombi ______________ _________ 3310 – 373 0 lbs. (1500 – 1690 k[...]

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289 Technical data Engine T ype: 4-cyl engine ______ ________________ F our cylinders, double ov er head camshafts, 16 v a lves , two balancer shafts V6 engine _______________ _________ Six cylinders, 4 o v erhead cam- shafts, 24 v alves , the angle between the cylinder rows is 60 ° Cylinder bore: 4-cyl engi ne ______ ________________ 3.386'&[...]

290 Technical data Engine oil T o meet demands in Saab 's e xtended ser vice inter vals all en- gines are filled with specially designed synth etic f actor y fill oils. Long ser vice inter vals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil. By using oils approv ed by Saab you minimize the tendencies for oil sludge b[...]

291 Technical data Fuel Engines Electrical system Fuel tank capacity 16.05 U .S. gal. (61 l) F or optimum performance Saab recom- mends: Gasoline engines – AON 9 0 . Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not lower than A ON 87. Howe v er , engi ne performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and labor ing should be av oide[...]

292 Technical data Drive belt Manual transmission Automatic transmission Outside length: 4-cyl engine ______ ________________ 40.472'' (1028 mm) V6 engine _______________ _________ 83.463'' (2120 mm) Drive belt, 4-cyl engine Drive belt, V6 engine T ype ______ ______________ _________ Fully synchronized with final drive gear and [...]

293 Technical data Suspension Steering Brake system Spring typ e, front and rear_______ ______ Coil spr ings Maximum deflection of spr ings: F ront ___________________ _________ 7.0'' (178 mm) Rear ________________ ____________ 8.3'' (212 mm) Dampers, front and rear ________ ______ Oil and gas-filled twin-tube Steering_ ________[...]

294 Technical data Hydraulic unit for soft top, Convertible Wheels and tires Oil capacity _______ ______________ __ 0.6 qt. (0.6 l) Oil type __________ ______________ __ CHF 11S All season tires 6.5x16" ___ _________________ ______ 215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL 7.5x17" ___ _________________ ______ 235/45 R17 94V Summer tires 7.5x17" ___ ____[...]

295 Technical data Recommended tire/engine com binations RF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire. NOTE Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinatio ns: Wheels Tires 6.5x16"_______ 215/55 R1 6 M+S or 215/55 R16 Contact your Sa ab dealer rega rding suitab le snow cha[...]

296 Technical data Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) * Fr o n t psi/kP a Rear psi/kP a All season tires 215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL 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 ?[...]

297 Technical data Plates and labels When contacting your Saa b 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 inf ormation la bel can be found on the B-pillar. See also page 254. Canada : [...]

298 Technical data 1 Region ________ Y = Nor ther n Eu rope 2 Country _______ S = Sweden 3 Manufacturer ___ 3 = Saab A utomobile AB 4 Pr oduct line ____ F = 9-3 5 Model series ___ B = 9-3 Linear D = 9-3 Arc F = 9-3 Aero 6 Body ver sion ___ 4 = 4-door 7 = C o nve r t i bl e 5 = 5-door 7 Gearbox _______ 5 = 5-speed manual 6 = 6-speed manual 9 = 5-spe[...]

299 Technical data Customized systems Several of the systems in your Saab can be customized to better suit your individual needs. Contact your Saab de aler Central locking system Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot there fore be reprogrammed. We recommend that you consu lt a Saab dealer for further information. Listed below[...]

300 Technical data Warning and indications that can be shown on the SID Which warnings and indication s that can be shown depends on engine variant an d car specification. Symbo l T ext Antilock brake malfunc. Contact service . Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop. Brake fluid level low . Make a safe stop. Release park brake . Oil pressure low . Mak[...]

301 Technical data P arking assistance malfunction. Service. P arking assistance sensor interference. Close door s. Left brake light failure Left high b eam failure . Left low beam failure . Rear fog light failur e. Right brake light fai lure. Right high bea m failure . Right low beam failure . High mounted sto p light failure. Left front turn sign[...]

302 Technical data Low tire pressure rear right. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressur e front right. Make a safe stop. Low tire pressur e front left. Make a safe stop. Tire pressure system failure. Contact service. Time f or service. 93_US_M08.book Page 302 Friday, May 1 1, 2007 11:37 AM[...]

303 Index Index A ABS brakes ____________ ________ 173 ACC ____________________ _____ 108 Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 12 0 Air filter ____ ______________ _____ 211 Airbag __ ______________ _________ 32 Anchorage eyes, SportSeda n ______ 141 Anti-corrosion treatment _____ _____ 271 Antilock braking system ________ __ 173 Anti-spin __________[...]

304 Index Deep water, driving throu gh _______ 196 Definitions and te rminology, tire ____ 254 Determining correct load, tires _____ 256 Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101 Direction indicators ______ ________ 101 Dome light, Convertibl e __________ 23 2 Dome light, SportSe dan __________ 23 2 Donor battery, boost starting _ _____ 200 Door h[...]

305 Index Head restraint, Convertible _________ 7 4 Head restraints __________________ 23 Headlight flasher ______________ ___ 99 Headlight levelling ________________ 98 Headlights ______ ________________ 98 Hood _________________ ________ 20 4 Horn _____________ ____________ 120 Horn button _ ______________ _____ 120 I If a tire goes flat ________[...]

306 Index Opening handles _ _____________ ___ 48 Opening the soft top, Convertible ____ 64 Outside mirrors _______________ __ 124 Owner assistance _______________ 282 P Panic function, car alarm _______ ___ 58 Park Brake Shift Lock ____________ 16 6 Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary override _______ _____________ __ 168 Parking ____ ________________[...]

307 Index Signalling, horn _________ ________ 12 0 Ski hatch, SportCombi _________ __ 145 Ski hatch, SportSedan ___________ 140 Spare wheel _______ ____________ 26 0 Speed ratings, tires __ ____________ 25 3 Speedomete r ___________________ 87 Sport mode, automatic transmission 167 Starting the engine ____________ __ 154 Steering wheel adjustment _[...]

308 Index Wiper blades _______ ____________ 220 Wipers _________ _____________ __ 103 X Xenon cornering headlights ________ 9 9 Xenon headlights _____________ __ 223 Xenon headlights, head lig ht levelling 98 93_US_M08.book Page 308 Friday, May 1 1, 2007 11:37 AM[...]

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