Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 9-3 (2009) Saab
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1 Owner’s Manual Saab 9-3 Model Year 2009 Safety 11 Security 47 9-3 Con ver tible 61 Instruments and contr o ls 81 Interior equipment 117 Star ting and driving 149 Car care 201 Customer Assistance and Inf ormation 277 T echnical data 283 Inde x 2 97 93_US_MY09.
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.
3 Instrument panel Changing bulbs __________ 218 F ron t f og lights___ ________ 100 Headlight lev ell ing ________ 98 High/low beam __________ 99 P a rking lights_______ _____ 98 Rear fog light _____.
4 Exterior Moonroof __________ _____ 128 T ouching up paintwork ____ 270 W ashing _______________ 267 W axing and polishing ____ _ 270 Anti-corros ion treatm ent ___ 271 Ser vice program ________ _ 27.
5 Interior Airbag _________ ________ 32 Steering whe el adjustment _ 118 Interior rear view mirror ____ _____ 123 V anity mirror ____________ _____ 132 Door mirrors _____________ _____ 122 Safety belt.
6 Engine bay, 4-cyl Color code _____________ _ 292 Engine number __________ 292 Gearbo x number ________ _ 292 W arning labels _________ _ 8 V e hicle identification number 292 Ignition system _____ _.
7 Engine bay, 2.8 V6 P ower steering___ ________ 213 Fluid: checking/topping up __ 213 V e hicle identification number ________ ________ 292 Color code ______________ 292 Engine number __________ 292 .
8 Coolant Never open when engine hot! Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at any time. Battery • No spar ks, na ked flames or smoking • Always shield e yes.
9 Changing wheels • Use only on specified veh icle. • Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). • Use on level fi rm ground only . • Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jac k, use vehicle support stands. Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement.
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 a.
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).
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.
13 Safety Correct position for safety belt Consider this: • P osition the lap strap snugly and low across the hips so that it just touches the thighs. The shoulder strap must be as f ar in on the shoulder as possible . • Che ck to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any shar p edges.
14 Safety Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pu lling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check 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.
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 c an be lowered until the belt comes about an in ch (a few centime- ters) from the throat but still provides safe restraint.
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.
17 Safety Safety belts, rear seat, SportSedan and SportCombi Safety belts rear sea t, Convertible , see page 75. The three rear seats all have thre e-point safety belts with inertia re els. Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you and inserting the tongue into the buckl e.
18 Safety Seats Manually adjusted front seats 3 The following front seat adju stments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: • Height 3 •L e g r o o m • Backrest rake angle • L.
19 Safety Legroom adjustment Lift the lever u nder t he 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 Adjust the firmne ss of the lumbar support by turning the knob.
20 Safety Electrically adjustable front seats 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.
21 Safety Backrest rake angle Adjust the rake angl e of the backrest with the rear lever. Lumbar support 3 Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob.
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.
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.
24 Safety Child safety Car safety tips For Trunk Release Handle information see page 53 and 139. WARNING • Children can be killed or seriously injured by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST p.
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 restrain t must be appropriate fo r the size of the chi ld.
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 th e seat cushion.
27 Safety LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read through this instructio n, and the child seat 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 po ssible to fit it in accor- dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
32 Safety Airbag Airbag system components • A irbag in steer ing wheel • A irbag in instr ument panel in front of passenger seat • Side airbags in front seat backrests Con ver tible: The side ai.
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.
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 protec.
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 occu rring in the same incident.
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".
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 ch eck is complete, either the ON or the OFF LED, will be lit.
38 Safety Saab recommends that child restrai nts be secured in a rea r seat, including an in fant 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.
39 Safety The passenger sensin g 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.
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.
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.
42 Safety Inflatable curtains, SportSedan and SportCombi The inflatable curtains, which protect the head, are concealed along the lengths 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.
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.
44 Safety In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields a re broken by vehicle deformation. Add itional windshield break- age may also occur from the right front pas- senger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, y ou will need some new parts for y our airbag system.
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.
46 Safety snow drift or a hedge) or a solid object at a 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.
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_MY09.
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 vehicle speed exceed.
49 Security Remote control functions *) parking lights, side dire ction indicators, tail- lights and license plate lighting. NOTICE 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.
50 Security Locking/unlocking the car Remote locki ng and unlocking a lso 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.
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.
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.
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 turn it 45°. When the child safety lock is in the locked position, the door can only be op ened from outside the car.
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 possible to avoid malfunctioning.
55 Security 3 Change the batter y . Fit the new battery so that it is positioned in the same way 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 .
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.
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.
58 Security Panic function The car alarm includes a panic function. This functi on allows the alarm to be started manu ally, for example, to attract attention. The panic alarm can on ly be activated w hile the car is stationa ry. The alarm is silenced if the car is driven off.
59 Security Quick guide, LED and Saab Informa tion Display (SID) messages Activity LED signal Ar ming (dela y 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 .
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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" .
62 9-3 Convertible Advice on soft top operation • On ce you ha ve r aised the soft top and before driving off , alwa ys check that the soft top is proper ly engaged wi th the wind- shield rail, see page 66. • Once y ou hav e folded the soft top and before driving off, chec k that the soft top cov er is lock ed, se e page 64.
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.
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 mph (30 km/h). • B atter y voltage m ust exceed 10 V . • Outside temperature must ex ceed 23 °F (–5 °C).
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.
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). • B atter y voltage m ust exceed 10 V . • Th e trunk l id must be lock ed. 1 Star t the engine and let it idle.
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.
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.
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).
70 9-3 Convertible 8 Sit in one of the front seats and lock the soft top to the windshi eld rail. Use the lug wrench and the Allen ke y . T urn roughly 1/4 tur n counterc loc kwise . C heck that the soft top is proper ly lock e d in place by pressing up the front edge.
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. • M ov e th e car so that it is standing lev el if on a steep slope. • P ress the soft top button to fold the soft top slightly .
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.
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 1 Raise the hand le by the head restraint on the seat. 2 Tip the backrest and slide the seat forw ard.
74 9-3 Convertible required position. Co rrect locking is indi- cated by a clear clicking noise. Repositioning (sea ts without me mory) 1 Tip the backrest back b ut not to its normal position. 2 Raise and hold the handle until the seat has retur ned to its previous position.
75 9-3 Convertible The rear head restraints can be fully lowered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied. 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 belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle.
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 rollove r. 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.
77 9-3 Convertible Electric windows • Rollover Pop Up Bars deploy with great force, and you could be injured if your arm or other body part, or if an object is covering the bars w hen they deploy. Don't put anything on the cover of the Rollover Pop Up Bars.
78 9-3 Convertible 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 down and release it. If the soft top is folded, the rear side window is also lowered.
79 9-3 Convertible Interior lighting The interior lighting con sists of a front roof light, two front reading li ghts, footfall lighting and courtesy lighting in the doors. The light switches are locate d in the roof console. The cabin lighting comes on • Wh en a door is opened and the ig nition is OFF .
80 9-3 Convertible Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locking system, it can be unlocked manually. 1 T ake the traditional ke y out of the remote control by pressing the e mblem on the rev erse (see page 54).
81 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights _______________ 82 Instruments __________ _ 87 Saab Information Display (SID) _______________ _ 89 Switches _____________ 97 Wipers and washers.
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.
83 Instruments and controls This light comes on when the battery is not being charged by the alternator. If th e 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 215.
84 Instruments and controls cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.
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 lo ad.
86 Instruments and controls This light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 liter) 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.
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 ou t after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault-free self-dia gnosis of each system or function.
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.
89 Instruments and controls If the needle repeatedl y en ters 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.
90 Instruments and controls When a message is displayed The odometer an d tripmeter is temporarily turned off when a two row message is dis- played. The icon is displayed in the left part of the display. The warnings and indications that can be shown on the SID are listed on page 294.
91 Instruments and controls When the engine is starte d, the function th at was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed, with the following exceptions: • Te mp is displayed if the outside tempera- ture is between 26 and 38°F (–3 and +3°C).
92 Instruments and controls Resetting the trip computer Press and hold the CLR button (approx. 3 seco nds) until audible confirmation is given. The following functions will be rest: •F u e l Ø • Speed Ø • D.
93 Instruments and controls You can check the distanc e 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).
94 Instruments and controls Under Settings you can choose whether the entire speedometer sca le (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 th e steering wheel controls, or .
95 Instruments and controls Explanation of the vari ous selections under Settings . Park A ssist ance , page 180. ON OFF Alarm Clock , page 94. ON OFF Language . ENGLISH UK ENGLISH US FRANCAIS DEUTSCH IT ALI ANO ESP ANOL SVENSKA Speed Scale Illum. 0–160 mph 0–90 mph Speed Scale Sel.
96 Instruments and controls Resetting the service indication Reset the service indication in accorda nce with the follow ing: 1 T ur n the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion, the engine must be s witched off. 2S e l e c t Settings using th e steering wheel controls, or .
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.
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 opene d, a reminder to turn them off will sound. Do not use th e parking lights alone wh ile driving.
99 Instruments and controls Xenon cornering headlights 3 When the car speed exceeds approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), the main headlight will be angled when the steering wheel is turned. The beam can be angled maximum 15 ° to the right or left compared to a car without cornering headlights.
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 The front fog lights should be used in poor visibility.
101 Instruments and controls Rear fog light To turn on the rear fog light, press the rear fog light button on the instrument panel. 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.
102 Instruments and controls Hazard warning lights The button for the hazar d 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.
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 di rection i ndicators are active when you enga ge reverse, the park- ing assistance (if fitted) will be heard instead of the direction indica tors.
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.
105 Instruments and controls Headlight washers 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.
106 Instruments and controls Rear window wiper, SportCombi To obtain: • a singl e s weep: mov e the control to position 2, the control spri ngs back to the home positi on.
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 effe ctive filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin.
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 sensor (on the f acia) • B lended air temperature sensors 2 (located in the front floor vents).
109 Instruments and controls Air vents The air vents swivel univ ersally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents can be directed onto the door wi ndows for enhanced demisting. The amount of air can be individually con- trolled by the regulator on each vent.
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.
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 functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained au tomatically.
112 Instruments and controls Air distribution One press: When the defroster is cho sen manually, all the windows (except the rear side windows, whe re the air flow is off) are demisted by: • H igh f an speed. • The air is directed to the defroster v ents.
113 Instruments and controls Start in cold weather To start with, the system will automat ically 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.
114 Instruments and controls Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme conditions 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 relati ve humidity, or when passengers are perspir- ing heavily or wearing wet clothes.
115 Instruments and controls Settings Some of the functions of the ACC system can be customized. 1S e l e c t Settings using th e steering wheel controls, or . 2 Press and hold the SET button until given audible confirma tion. 3S e l e c t Climate System .
116 Instruments and controls Normal automatic fan speed . This is one of the Default Settings. LO W SPEED This selection give a slightly lower fan speed than MEDIUM SPEED though with contin ued automatic regulation. Convertible: F a n speed is not regulated automatically when t he soft top is ope n.
117 Interior equipment Steering wheel adjustment __________ 118 Electric windows _______ 119 Rear view mirrors ______ 122 Moonroof 3 __________ _ 128 Interior lighting ________ 131 Cup holder 3 ______.
118 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 steering column. 1 Pull down the lev e r to release the steer- ing wheel. 2 Adjust the position of the steering w heel.
119 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.
120 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 : Raise the button all the way and release it. If the window does not close automatically, refer to Calibration on page 121.
121 Interior equipment Calibration The front electric windows should be cali- brated if automa tic closing does 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.
122 Interior equipment Rear view mirrors Door mirrors To adjust The door mirrors are electri cally adjustable and heated. The controls for adjustin g the mirrors are on the d river’s door: 1 Select a door mirror with the up per but ton . 2 Adjust the mirror using the touch pad.
123 Interior equipment Interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror is of the auto dimming type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. C ertain variants have an auto dimmi ng rear view mirro r. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirro r.
124 Interior equipment Preparations for firs t-time pr ogramming 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.
125 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).
126 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 and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds.
127 Interior equipment Compass The compass is built in to the rear view 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.
128 Interior equipment Moonroof 3 The moonroof is operated by the control in the roof cons ole. For the moonroof to work, the ignition switch must be in the ON posi- tion.
129 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 Slide the contro l forward to its second posi- tion and release it. The moonro of will close fully.
130 Interior equipment Pinch protection 3 The moonroof is equippe d with pinch pro- tection. This is activated if something gets trapped when the moonroof is being closed.
131 Interior equipment Interior lighting The interior lighting cons ists of one fron t 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.
132 Interior equipment Sun visor Illuminated vanity mirro rs 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.
133 Interior equipment Cup holder 3 Cup holders are provi ded in the fascia, in the center console compartment betwe en the front seats and rear seat cushion (Sport- Sedan and SportComb i). The cup holder between the seats can be raise d if you wish to use the compartment for storage.
134 Interior equipment Power Outlet 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 recess on each side of the compartment wh ich will accept a lead so that you can close the lid without damaging the charger lead.
135 Interior equipment Sliding cover in glov e box to admit cold air . This allows the storage of chocolate dur- ing hot weather for example. St orage compartment between front seats Storage pocket on front edge of seats 3 Storage pocket on back of seats 3 93_US_MY09.
136 Interior equipment Trunk Folding down the rear seat, SportSedan Convertible: The rear seat cannot be folded. WARNING • Never drive the car if the backr est is not correctly locked into position as this i ncreases the risk of persona l injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash.
137 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 not too far back and the rear seat head restraints are ful ly lowered.
138 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.
139 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.
140 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 will b e switched off automa tically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.
141 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 seats are slid forward.
142 Interior equipment WARNING • Lay he avy bags on the floor. Place sma ller and lighter bags on top. • Elastic cargo net 3 : WARNING. Avoid ey e injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and bo dy out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visi ble signs of wea r or damage.
143 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.
144 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 193.
145 Interior equipment Cargo net 3 • If po ssible, 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 crash .
146 Interior equipment Cargo net, vertical 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 uppe r f asteners into the two rear attachment points in the roof. 3 Secure the net’ s hooks in th e two anchorage ey es closest to the rear seat.
147 Interior equipment Cargo net, floor mounted 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 low er floor and secure the net’ s hooks in th e f olded-up floor .
148 Interior equipment Cargo guard 3 , SportCombi To fit 1 Hold the car tr idge so that the e xte ndible par t fa ces bac kward. 2 P osition th e car tridge ov er th e pin (1) on the left and r ight-hand side s. Press the car tri dge down and rotate it slightly forw ard until a click is heard.
149 Starting and driving Ignition switch ________ 150 Steering wheel lock ____ 151 Starting the engine ____ 152 Important considerations for driving __________ 153 Refueling ____________ 156 Engine Br.
150 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 remote control can only b e removed when the selector lever is in position P.
151 Starting and driving approx. 2 seconds. Following which, turn it back to OFF. ON position The entire electri cal system is operative . Do not leave the remote control in the ON position when the engine is no t running. T ur n the igni tion switch to the OFF position to disconnect the electrical system.
152 Starting and driving Starting the engine 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.
153 Starting and driving Useful tips on starting the engine If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather, proceed as follows: 1 T ur n the i gnition switch to ON (it is essential that you turn the ignition to ON bef ore depressing the accelerato r).
154 Starting and driving The light comes on in the event of an engine or gearbox fault (cars w ith automatic gear- box), which may cause driveability prob- lems but that does no t affe ct exhaust emis- sion. The car can still be driven but perha ps with limi ted performa nce.
155 Starting and driving To ensure that the catalytic converter con- tinues to function properly, and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components, the following points must be observed: • Have the car serviced regularly in accor- dance with the ser vice program.
156 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.
157 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 pu mp nozzle bey ond 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.
158 Starting and driving The most effective wa y to prevent conden- sation forming in the tank (and thus avoid possible running pro blems) is to keep the tank full. Refer to page 185 for information regarding gasoline anti-freeze. The fuel door has a bui lt in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel door.
159 Starting and driving Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasolin e meet spec- ifications which were developed by automo- bile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel C harter which is available from the Allia nce of Auto- mobile Manufacturers at www.
160 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.
161 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 increase the wear on the gearbox.
162 Starting and driving Automatic transmission 3 The automatic transm ission has an ele c- tronic control module. The control module receives information in cluding accelerator position and road speed. Using this and other information, it controls the hydrau lic pressure of the transmission to ensu re that gear changing is a s smooth as possible.
163 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.
164 Starting and driving Thermal transmission protection The transmission has built-in protecti on against overheati ng. If the temperature of the transmission fluid ex ceeds 302 °F (150 °C), engine torque wil l be limited to 147 ft.
165 Starting and driving Towing Towing of cars with automatic transmission, see page 193. Descending hills If the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hi ll, despite the acceler- ator being released, the control module will change down.
166 Starting and driving Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock 1 Apply the parkin g brak e. 2 Lift up the r ubber mat in the storage compar tment ah ead of the selector le ver . 3 Under the floor of the storage compar t- ment is a yellow plastic le ver .
167 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 .
168 Starting and driving Certain variants also have steering wh eel controls for manual gear selection. On these models, it is possible to change gear manually using the selector lever and the st eering wheel controls. The steer- ing wheel control s are only active when the selector leve r is in the M position.
169 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.
170 Starting and driving To reduce the preset speed You can reduce sp eed in any of the follow- ing ways: • B rak e to the desired speed. Jog the control to SET/+ or SET/–. • Jog the control 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.
171 Starting and driving ABS brakes The Antilock Braking System (ABS) modu- lates the brake pressure to each wheel. The pressure is au tomatically re duced just before the wheel locks up and then increases again to the point at which the wheel is just about to lock.
172 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.
173 Starting and driving All-wheel drive (XWD) 3 Essentially, the system consists of a PTU (Power Take off Unit), propeller shaft, RDM (Rear Drive Module which co ntains an elec- tronically controlled p late clutch, final drive gear and differential) an d driveshafts.
174 Starting and driving The advantages of the TCS system are most apparent when road surface friction is so low that a lot of wheelspin can occur rap- idly: • Wh en the car is pulling aw a y or accelerat- ing with the fro nt wheels on different surf aces (e.
175 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 sys tem that helps the driver to stabilize the car in unusual circumstances that can othe rwise be more difficult to handle.
176 Starting and driving ESP ® system OFF lights up if: • Th e system is tur ned off manually . Th e 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 therefore been switched off.
177 Starting and driving Parking brake The parking brake lever is situated be tween the front seats. The br ake acts on the rear wheels. When the parking brake is app lied, the indicator light on the main instru- ment panel will come on.
178 Starting and driving Parking on a hill When parking on a steep hill, turn the fro nt wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should mo ve.
179 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: • D rain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses. • Wash and wax the car . Clean the rubber seals on the hood, tr unk lid and doors, and lubrica te them with glycerol (glycerine).
180 Starting and driving Saab Parking Assistance 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.
181 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.
182 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.
183 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 3,00 0–4,000 miles (5,000–7,000 km)).
184 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 ting the engine and av oid high engine speeds. • Dr ive as smoothly and thoughtfully as possible.
185 Starting and driving Driving in cold weather In cold weather, special atten tion should be paid to the following: • B ef o re driving off, make sure that the wiper blades hav e not frozen to the wind- shield. • Remove any sno w fro m the heating system air intakes betw een the hood and the windshield.
186 Starting and driving Remember that tir es a ge: 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.
187 Starting and driving Driving in hot climates Always check the coolant level before start- ing a journey. When the engine is cold, the coolant shall li e on or just above the KALT/COLD mark on the expansio n tank (boundary between the upper and lower sections of the tank).
188 Starting and driving Towing a trailer 3 Make sure you are fa miliar with the legal requirements r egarding spe ed limits for towing, maximum trailer weights, trai ler braking requirements, and also any spe- cial driving licence provisions. Trailer hitch attachment 3 Trailer hitch attachments a re available as accessories.
189 Starting and driving • Con tact your Saab dealer for advice on which trailer hitch is designed f or y our car . 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.
190 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 168). Recommendations for cars with manual transmission Rises in coolant temperature are indicate d by the temperature gauge in the ma in instru- ment panel.
191 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 .
192 Starting and driving Driving with a roof rack load The maximum permissibl e 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.
193 Starting and driving 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 high- est speed setting.
194 Starting and driving Front towing eye 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 first at the lower edge with a scre wdriver f or e xample .
195 Starting and driving Towing the car Cars with manual transmission Engage neutral. Turn on the parking lights. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles on tow. Always try to keep the towro pe taut by gently applying the brake of the car on tow, as necessary.
196 Starting and driving Whatever the speed limit, the car must not be towed at spee ds exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h) nor for a distance of more than 30 miles (50 km). If the car needs to be transported over a longer distance, a tow truck or flatbed truck must be called out.
197 Starting and driving Jump starting It is essential when a donor battery is to b e used to jump start the car that the jump 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.
198 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.
199 Starting and driving Using a battery charger 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 the charger or star ter unit can be set to diff erent voltages (6 V/12 V/18 V/24 V), 12V must be selected.
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201 Car care Hood ________________ 202 Engine ______________ 203 Engine bay, 4-cyl engine 206 Engine bay, V6 engine _ 207 Engine oil ____________ 208 Air filter______________ 209 Transmission fluid __.
202 Car care Hood The hood release ha ndle is located on the left under the instrum ent 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 b y a safety catch at the front edge.
203 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.
204 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.
205 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, e lectronic distrib- utorless ignition and turbocharg er boost pressure control into one system an d intake camshaft phasing contro l.
206 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 ashe r-fluid reser voir 7 Po wer-steering fluid res ervoir 8 Engine-oil dipstic k Engine bay, 4-cyl engine 93_US_7carcare_MY09.
207 Car care 1 Po wer-steering fluid res ervoir 2 Coolant reser voir 3 Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 4B a t t e r y 5 Fuse box 6 W ashe r-fluid reser voir 7 Oil filler cap 8 Engine-oil dipstic k Engine bay, V6 engine 93_US_7carcare_MY09.
208 Car care Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oi l level regularly. 1 P a rk the car on a level g round. 2 Switch off the engine and wait f or 2–5 minutes. The engine shoul d be at nor mal operating temperature. 3 Take the dipstick out and wipe it off with a clean rag before carrying out the check.
209 Car care Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up th e 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.
210 Car care Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program. Automatic tr ansmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program. Coolant There is an overpressu re in the cooling system.
211 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 tank, see illustration).
212 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.
213 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 wi th the service program. The wheels sho uld point dire ctly forwards during this check.
214 Car care Battery The battery is maintenance free. If frequent sho rt journeys are made, the bat- tery may need extra charging. This can be done with a battery charger or by taking th e car for a long run.
215 Car care Drive belt The altern ator is situa ted on th e right-ha nd side of the engine. 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 battery • No A/C compressor function.
216 Car care Wipers and washers Wiper blades Check and clean all wiper blades re gularly. 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 these sometimes leave a wax coating on the wind- shield.
217 Car care Washers The reservoir capacity is approx. 6 q ts. (5.8 liters). When the washer fluid level drops below 1 quart (1 liter), the hea dlight washers (if equipped) are deactivated. Th is is in order to prioritize the windshield. The following message is displ ayed on the SID: Headlight washers are only available on certain markets.
218 Car care Changing bulbs Auto checking 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.
219 Car care Wrong bulb fitted If a low or main beam bulb of too hi gh 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.
220 Car care Low beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose 3 running al ong the side of the batter y cover . 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.
221 Car care High beam, halogen Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose 3 running al ong the side of the batter y cover . 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.
222 Car care Daytime Running Light Left-hand side 1 Lift aside the hose 3 running al ong the side of the batter y cover . 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.
223 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.
224 Car care Front fog lights 3 1 Undo one screw in the wheel housing. Lower the air shield. 2 R emo v e the pr otectiv 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 to uch the glass par t of the bulb with y our fingers.
225 Car care Stop lights, taillights and turn signal bulbs, SportSedan 1 Lower the cov er in the trim behind 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.
226 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 .
227 Car care Changing b ulbs 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 int o place . To refit the trunk lid trim 1 Withdraw the center of the r ivets .
228 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 lugs o n the front edge of the lens and press the le ns home.
229 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 1 Remov e the lamp housing using a shor t screwdriv er .
230 Car care Trunk lighting, SportSedan The lamp fitting is located under 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 screwdriver .
231 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 of the lamp housing and then pressing in the rear edge.
232 Car care Bulb table No. Designation W att- age 1 H7 55 High beam (cars with halogen light) 2 H8 35 F ront fog lights 3 3 H11 55 Low beam (cars with halogen lig ht) 4 3457 A/AK (yellow) 30 cp Direc.
233 Car care Fuses The fuses are housed in three fuse panels: one behind a h atch on the left-hand end of the dash, one in the engine bay (additional small unit in front of battery) and one on the left-hand side of the tr u nk. There is space for spare fuses in the hatch on the left-hand end of the dash.
234 Car care A special tool for re moving fuses is provided 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.
235 Car care Fuse panel in end of fasci a No. Amp. Function 1 15 Steer ing wheel lock 2 5 Steer ing column unit; ignition switch 3 10 Hands-free 3 4 10 Main in strument un it; automatic clim ate co ntrol (A CC) 3 5 7.5 Control module in front doors; Park Brak e Shift Lock (automatic transmission) 6 7.
236 Car care Trunk fuse panel, left-hand side No. Amp. Function 1–5 MAXI - 6 30 Control module in left rear door 7 30 Control module in right rea r door 82 0T r a i l e r 3 9-- 10 30 Left-ha nd brak.
237 Car care 26 30 Right-hand stop light; rear left tur n signal; left taillight; rear f og light; left re versing light; license plate lighting; trunk lighting; trailer lights 27 10 Convertible: Lumbar suppor t, electric ally adjustable front seat 3 28 15 T elematics 3 29 - - T runk fuse p anel, Convertible 93_US_7carcare_MY09.
238 Car care Fuse panel in engine bay No. Amp. Funct ion 1-- 2 10 Engine control module; au toma tic transmission con- trol module 3 32 0H o r n 4 10 E ngine control module; ba tter y disconnect s wit.
239 Car care Fuse panel in front of battery 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 wipers ON /OFF R10 Washer fluid pump , rear window 3 R11 Ig nition +15 R12 Windshield wipers, high/low speed R13 - R14 Washer fluid pump , headlights 3 R15 - R16 - No.
240 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.
241 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.
242 Car care certain that all wheel nuts are properly tight- ened. See page 261. Flat spotting All tires get hot, especially on long journeys 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.
243 Car care Treadwear indicators The tires incorp orate wear indicators in the form of smooth, treadless strips across the width, which become visible when only 2/32" (1.6 mm) of tread remains. As soon as the indicators become visible, new tires should be fitted without del ay.
244 Car care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where appl ica- ble on the tire sidewa ll between tread sho ul- der and maximum section width.
245 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 gr aded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the govern- ment course as a tire graded 10 0.
246 Car care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corrod ed. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wh eel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced . If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
247 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 d ealer regarding suit- able snow chains. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
248 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 defin e a partic- ular tire´s width, height, aspect ratio, con- struction type and service description.
249 Car care Aspect ratio: A two-digi t number that indi- 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.
250 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 inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle.
251 Car care DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying th at the tire is in compliance wi th the U.S. Department of Transportation motor vehicl e safety stan- dards.
252 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.
253 Car care Winter tires Winter (snow) tires are recommended for winter climat es where the ma jority of your driving will be done on snow and ice. Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance .
254 Car care The system does not warn if the tire pres- sure is too high. If the system has warned or triggered an alarm due to inadequate pressure then the pressure must be reset to the recom- mended pressure so that the warning/alar m is cleared.
255 Car care Malfunctions The above message is shown on the SID if: • Wheel without pressure sensor has been fitted (e.g. spare wheel) • On e or more pressure sensors are brok en or missing • A f a ult has arisen in the receiver • A system error has ar isen.
256 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.
257 Car care T ools under a panel in the trunk, SportSe- dan SportCombi SportCombi with subwoofer Position the loudspeaker on th e lef t-hand side before the spare wheel is removed. The arrow on the loudspeaker must po int forwards when the loudspeaker is fitted in the spare wheel.
258 Car care Driving with a compact wheel fitted Observe the following when the compact spare tire is fitted: • Th e compact spare is lig ht and easy to handle when changing a tire. • Do not drive further than necessar y with the compact spare fitted - the maximum life of the tire is only just ov er 2,000 miles (appro x.
259 Car care When the car has to be lifted, the jack must be positioned at one of the four jacki ng points (front or rear) unde r the sill members. If a floor jack is used, the lifting plate must be positioned unde r the normal jacking points, see illustration.
260 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 jac k 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 .
261 Car care 4 Clean any rust or dir t from th e contact surfaces betw een the wheel and brake disc. Do not wipe a way t he gre ase in the wheel hub. 5 Add a thin lay er of grease on the bolts before fitting, see page 261. Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown on page 262 (opposite pairs).
262 Car care Tire repair kit 3 The tire repair kit replaces the spare wheel. The repair kit allows a punctured tire to be temporarily repaired and reinflated without needing to remove the wheel. Minor damage to the tire, such as a foreign object that has penetrated the tread, can be temporarily repaired with the repair kit.
263 Car care Prevent the compressor getting wet. The canister of seal ant can only be used once. Replace a used canister at a work- shop. We recommend that you contact an authorised Saab wo rkshop. The tire repair kit can be used at tempera- tures down t o –22°F (–30 °C).
264 Car care 4 Connect the air hose from the compres- sor to the connection on the canister . 5 Inser t the canister into the recess in the compressor . 6 Unscrew the v alve cap from the punc- tured wheel. 7 Connect the air hose from the canister to the valv e on the whee l.
265 Car care If the correct pressure is not reached within 10 minutes, the damage to the tire is too large to be repaired with the sealant. Park the car in a suitable place and call for assistance. If the tire pressure be comes too high, it can be reduced by pressing the button by the pressure gauge o n the compressor.
266 Car care Safety belts Check the function of the safety b elts regu- larly as follows: • Hold the diagonal strap and pull it 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.
267 Car care Textile carpeting Textile carpeting should be vacu um cleaned regularl y. Carpeting can also be cleaned using a b rush or sponge and carp et shampoo. For safety reasons, vacuum cl eaners that are not earthed (gro unded) must not be used out of doors.
268 Car care The underside of the car also needs wash- ing regularly, and this should be done e xtra thoroughly at the end of winter. Clea n the underside of th e car by hand if the car is usually washed in an automatic car wash without special facilitie s for underbody cleaning.
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.
270 Car care Waxing and polishing Do not wax a new car during the first three or four months. In fact, there is no need to polish the car befo re the paintwork has started to dull through oxidation. Other than in exceptional cases, do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car.
271 Car care Anti-corrosion treatment The entire car undergoes a series of anti-corrosion processes duri ng production. These include electr ophoretic priming, PVC-based coating to protect against stone chip damage and co rrosion, and treatment of body cavities and members with thin, penetrating rust-proofing oil.
272 Car care washing will prev ent paint dama ge from acid rain and other airbor ne contami- nants such as tre e sap and bird drop- pings. If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immediately .
273 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.
274 Car care compressor uses a lubricant that circu- lates with the coolant. Note The A/C system cannot be switched on when the outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C). Turn on the A/ C system when the car is standing in a warm place. Simplest is to always have the A/C button pressed in.
275 Car care be correctly aimed if the low b eam lamps are aimed properly. If you find that the headlight needs adj ust- 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 .
276 Car care 6 T ur n the ver tical aiming 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 headlig ht lens.
277 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ 278 Owner assistance ______ 280 Reporting Safety Defects (USA) _______________ 281 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government__.
278 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to th e 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.
279 Customer Assistance and Information Engine oil and filter changes Changing the e ngine oil and filter i s required at every service point. Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and engin e oils meeting the cla ssificati ons stated in the Warranty and Service Record Booklet.
280 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, Perfora.
281 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.
282 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 moni tor and control sev- eral aspects of the vehicle’ s performance.
283 Technical data General data __________ 284 Engine _______________ 286 Engine oil _____________ 286 Fuel__________________ 287 Engines ______________ 287 Electrical system _______ 287 Brake system .
284 Technical data General data Overall length, including b umpers: Spor tSedan and Conver tible _________ 18 2.9'' (4647 mm) Spor tCombi____ _________________ __ 183.
285 Technical data Curb weight (i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- er voir , standard tools and spare wheel): Spor tSedan____ _________________ __ 3 220–3880 lbs. (1460–1760 kg) Conv er tib le _______ ________________ 3520 –3870 lbs.
286 Technical data Engine Engine oil WARNING • The GVW and maximum axle l oads must not be exceeded. Note that if some acce ssories (e.g. towbar, CD changer) are fitted, the available load cap acity is reduced by the weig ht of these.
287 Technical data Fuel Engines Electrical system Brake system Hydraulic unit for soft top, Convertible Fuel tank capacity _________________ __ 16.0 5 U .S. gal. (61 l) Gasoline Octane Use regular unleade d gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or hi gher .
288 Technical data Wheels and tires All season tires 6.5x16" ___ _____________________ __ 2 15/55 R16 93 H 7x17" ________________ ____________ 225/50 R17 94 V 7.
289 Technical data NOTICE 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 Before you purchase winter whe els we recommend that you obta in information on the sizes suitable for you r car.
290 Technical data Recommended tire/engine combinations 2.0 T urbo V6 engine all-wheel- drive models All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 3 –– 225/50 R17 94 V – – 3 235/45 R17 94 V 33 – Summer t.
291 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 93 H 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 pe rs.
292 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 or mation la bel can be found on the B-pillar.
293 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.
294 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. The warnings/indications that contain an exclamation mark are shown together with a warning or check light in the main instru- ment panel.
295 Technical data Rear left seat backrest unloc ked. Rear right seat backrest unloc ked. 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 .
296 Technical data Tire pressure low , front left. Chec k tires. Low tire pressure rear left. Make a safe stop. 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.
297 Index Index A ABS brakes ____________ ________ 17 1 ACC ____________________ _____ 10 7 Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 118 Air filter ____ _________________ __ 209 Airbag __ _________________.
298 Index Deactivating the rear window switches _____________________ 121 Deep water, driving throu gh __ _____ 193 Definitions and te rminology, tire ____ 25 0 Determining correct load, tires ___ __ .
299 Index Headlight flasher ____ _____________ 99 Headlight levelling ________________ 98 Headlights ______ ________________ 98 Hood _________________ ________ 202 Horn _____________ ____________ 118 .
300 Index P Panic function, car alarm __________ 58 Park Brake Shift Lock ____________ 163 Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary override _______ _______________ 166 Parking ____ ___________________ 177 Pa.
301 Index Sun visor _________________ _____ 132 Switches _________________ ______ 9 7 T TCS __________________ ________ 173 Technical data _________ ________ 28 4 Textile carpeting, cleaning ___ _____.
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