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s Fast-reversing Press the “ continuously to fast-reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast-reversing.
” side of the button (11)
” side of the button (11)
q Repeat playback Press the “RPT/RDM” button (10) and re- lease it in less than 2 seconds while a song is playing to play the song repeated- ly. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the song will be played continuously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored. q Random playback Press the “RPT/RDM” button (10) and hold it in for more than 2 seconds while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. The “RDM” indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RDM” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored. q To eject a disc from the player When a disc is being played back or when a disc is in the player, press the “Eject” button “ ” (7). The disc will be ejected. The disc may be removed even when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position. NOTE Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out.
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5-10 Audio
¢ CD changer control (if optional in-dash CD changer is connect-
ed)
An optional CD changer can be connected to this audio unit. Consult the instructions that accompany the CD changer for operating the CD changer itself (e.g., how to load or un- load CDs). See your Saab dealer for more information.
(12)
(13)
(15)
(14)
500025
(12) Track selection buttons (13) DISC button (14) Repeat/Random button (15) Disc select button q To start playback When the “CD” button (13) is pressed, the CD changer will start playback. The dis- play shows the current disc number, track number and the elapsed time during play- back. NOTE If a disc is in the player, the “DISC” button is used to change from CD play- er operation to DISC changer opera- tion. Each time the “DISC” button is pressed, the operating mode will change alternately. At the end of the disc, the player au- tomatically continues with the next disc. After playback on the last disc finish- es, playback will automatically return to the first disc. If you have loaded fewer than 6
discs, any missing disc is automatical- ly skipped. q Selection of a desired disc You can select a desired disc from among the discs contained in the CD changerAudio 5-11
q Random playback Use this to play the tracks on the disc in random order. During playback, press the “RPT/RDM” button (14) and hold it in for more than 2 seconds. The “RDM” indica- tor will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RDM” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.
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only by pressing the corresponding num- ber on one of the “Disc select” buttons (15). If you are to listen to the 5th disc in the CD changer, press the “5” button of the “Disc select” buttons (15). All other discs in the CD changer can also be se- lected in a similar way. NOTE No disc change takes place if the button corresponding to the storage tray in which no disc is loaded is pressed. If the disc select button correspond- ing to the disc now in playback is pressed again, the disc will be replayed from its beginning. q To select a song from its beginning s Forward direction Briefly press the “ ” side of the button (12) to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time this side of the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase. s Backward direction Briefly press the “ ” side of the button (12) to skip to the beginning of the current track. Each time this side of the button is pressed, the indicated track number will decrease.
” side of the button (12)
” side of the button (12)
q Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing s Fast-forwarding Press the “ continuously to fast-forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast-forward- ing. If you continue fast-forwarding to the end of the disc, the CD changer will automati- cally stop fast-forwarding and start play- back beginning with the first track on the current disc. s Fast-reversing Press the “ continuously to fast-reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast-reversing. If you continue fast-reversing to the begin- ning of the disc, the CD changer will auto- matically stop fast-reversing and start playback beginning with the first track on the current disc. q Repeat playback Use this to play a certain track repeatedly. During playback, press the “RPT/RDM” button (14) and release it in less than 2
seconds. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the song will be played continuously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the but- ton again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is re- stored.A1910BE-A-GSAAB.book Page 12 Tuesday, September 6, 2005 8:37 AM
5-12 Audio
Premium AM/FM/6-CD Audio System 3333
The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.¢ Radio operation
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) FM button (2) AM button (3) Tone selection button (4) Balance selection button (5) SCAN button (6) Tuning knob (7) Preset buttons (8) Power switch, Volume control, Bass/ Midrange/Treble control and Fader/ Balance control dial
q Power switch and volume/bass/tre-
ble/fader/balance control (PWR/ VOL)
The dial (8) is used for both power (ON/ OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial. This dial is used for bass/midrange/treble controls when the “TONE” button (3) is in the depressed position. It is also used for fader/balance controls when the “BAL” button (4) is in the depressed position.
(8)
(7)
(6)
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Display
Control mode
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BASS MIDDLE TREBLE FADER
Bass control
Midrange control
Treble control
Fader control
Turn counterclockwise
For less bass sound
For less midrange sound
For less treble sound
500009
Turn clockwise
For more bass sound
For more midrange sound
For more treble sound
To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front
speaker volume
To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear
speaker volume
BALANCE
Balance control
To increase left speaker volume and decrease right
speaker volume
To increase right speaker volume and decrease left
speaker volume
VOLUME
Volume control
For less volume
For more volume
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s Tone control The volume control dial (8) normally func- tion as volume control. The dial becomes a control for Bass, Midrange or Treble when you select the appropriate tone con- trol mode. Choose desired level for each mode by turning the volume control dial. The con- trol function returns to volume control mode after approximately 5 seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the “TONE” button (3) changes control modes in the following sequence starting from bass control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
VOLUME
s Fader and balance control The volume control dial (8) normally func- tion as volume control. The dial become the controls for Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate fader and bal- ance control mode. Choose desired setting for each mode by turning the volume control dial. The con- trol function returns to volume control mode after approximately 5 seconds.
To change control modes: Each brief press of the “BAL” button (4) changes control modes in the following sequence starting from fader control mode. (When the radio is turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)
FADER
BALANCE
VOLUME
q Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received. q Manual tuning (TUNE)
s Display illumination dimness can-
cellation (BRIGHT)
The brightness of the radio display dims when the light switch is in the “ ” or ” positions. If this makes the display “ difficult to read, press the volume dial for more than 1.5 seconds to return the dis- play to original brightness. Subsequently pressing the volume dial again for more than 1.5 seconds or if you can safely do so, turning the light switch to the OFF position and back to the “ ” or “ ” position makes the radio display dim again. q FM/AM selection button Push the “FM” (1) or “AM” (2) button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the ra- dio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM recep- tion.
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: Tuning to a higher frequency : Tuning to a lower frequency : Seeking the next higher station : Seeking the next lower station
s Manual tuning Turn the tuning knob (6) clockwise and re- lease it immediately to increase the tuning frequency and turn the tuning knob coun- terclockwise and release it immediately to decrease the tuning frequency. Each time the knob is turned, the frequen- cy changes 10 kHz in the AM waveband and 0.2 MHz in the FM waveband.
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s Seek tuning Turn the tuning knob (6) and hold it for more than a half second. Seek tuning will operate and stop automatically on the next station. Continue this operation until you find the desired station. q Automatic tuning (SCAN) Press the “SCAN” button (5) to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while displaying the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any dis- played frequency. When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high fre- quencies only. Automatic tuning may not function proper- ly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills. q Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a “Preset” button (7) allows you to select that station in a
single operation. Up to six AM, FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset. q How to preset stations 1. Press the “FM/AM” selection button to select AM, FM1 or FM2 reception. 2. Press the “SCAN” button (5) or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the “Preset” buttons (7) for at least 1.5 seconds to store the fre- quency. The frequency of the station will flash once on the display at this time. If the button is pressed for less than 1.5 sec- onds, the preceding selection will remain in memory. NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio removal, all stations stored in the pre- set buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the preset but- tons. If a cell phone is placed near the ra- dio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.
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5-16 Audio
¢ Built in CD changer operation
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13) (14) (15)
(17)
(16)
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(9) LOAD button (10) Disc slot (11) Repeat button (12) Random button (13) SCAN button (14) CD button (15) Eject button (16) Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing and
track UP/DOWN knob
(17) Disc select button NOTE Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is insert- ed with the label side down, it might be ejected or the player might shut off. Certain CD-Rs and CD-RWs cannot be played. q How to insert a CD(s) s Inserting a CD 1. Press “LOAD” button (9). If the maga- zine in the player has an open position where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” in- dicator associated with the open position will blink. The capacity is 6 discs. If no indicator blinks, it means that there is no open position in the magazine. 2. As soon as the “DISC” indicator begins to blink, the “LOAD” will appear on display for a period of 15 seconds. Insert a disc
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during the period. The disc will be then au- tomatically drawn in, and the player will begin to play back the first track of the disc. To insert more discs in succession, re- peat Steps 1 and 2. The magazine will be loaded with discs in the ascending order of position number. If you do not insert any disc in 15 seconds after you have pressed the “LOAD” but- ton, the player will begin to play back the first track of the last disc you have insert- ed. The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is already inserted in the correspond- ing position of the magazine. While the player is in the loading mode, if you press any of the other mode buttons “FM” (1), “AM” (2), the player will enter the standby mode. Press the “CD” button (14) to start playback. s Inserting a disc in a desired position 1. Press the “LOAD” button (9). If the magazine in the player has an open posi- tion where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” indicator associated with the open position will blink. The positions in the magazine the indica- tor of which steadily lights up are already loaded with discs. 2. Press the “Disc select” button (17) at
the position where you want to insert a disc. The associated “DISC” indicator will blink, and the “LOAD” will be displayed. 3. If you insert a disc during the 15-sec- ond period while the “LOAD” is on display, the disc will be automatically drawn in, and the player will start playback of the disc, beginning with the first track. To insert more discs in succession, re- peat Steps 1 and 2. While the player is in the loading mode, if you press any of the other mode buttons “FM” (1), “AM” (2), the player will enter standby mode. Press the “CD” button (14) to start playback. s Loading the magazine (Full disc
loading mode)
1. If you continue to press the “LOAD” button (9) for more than 1.5 seconds, the player will produce a beeping sound and will enter the full disc loading mode. 2. A “DISC” indicator will blink, and the “ALL LOAD” will be on display for a period of 15 seconds. If a disc is successfully loaded during this period, the “DISC” indi- cator will stop blinking and will steadily light. 3. When the loading of a disc is complete, the next “DISC” indicator will blink. Then repeat Step 2. 4. When the magazine is filled with discs
Audio 5-17
by repeating Steps 2 and 3, the player will start playback of the discs, beginning with the one inserted first. If you fail to insert any disc during each 15
seconds interval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will start playback of the disc inserted first. q How to play back a CD or make apause
s When there is no CD inserted: Insert a CD by referring to “How to Insert a CD(s)”. When a CD is loaded, the player will start playback of the CD, beginning with the first track. s When there are CDs loaded: Press a desired one of the “Disc select” buttons (17) the “DISC” indicator of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of the selected CD, beginning with the first track.
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q Selecting a desired track (TRACK)
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: Skipping forward : Skipping backward : Fast-forwarding : Fast-reversing s Skipping forward Turn the “TRACK” knob (16) clockwise and release it immediately to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time the knob is turned and released, the indicated track number will increase. s Skipping backward Turn the “TRACK” knob (16) counter- clockwise and release it immediately to skip to the beginning of the current track. If you continue to turn and release the knob, the indicated track number will de- crease.
s Fast-forwarding Turn the “TRACK” knob (16) clockwise and hold it continuously to fast-forward the disc. Release the knob to stop fast-forwarding. s Fast-reversing Turn the “TRACK” knob (16) counter- clockwise and hold it continuously to fast- reverse the disc. Release the knob to stop fast-reversing. q Repeat playback Press the “RPT” button (11) while a song is playing to play the song repeatedly. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the song will be played continuously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored. q Random playback Press the “RDM” button (12) while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. The “RDM” in- dicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RDM” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.
q Scan When the “SCAN” button (13) is pressed while the disc is being played back, you can hear the first 10 seconds of each track to search for the desired program. To con- tinue listening to the program, press the “SCAN” button again. After all tracks on the disc have been scanned, normal play- back mode is restored. q How to unload CDs from the player s Ejecting a CD from the player Of the discs loaded, you can select and re- move only one disc. 1. Press the “Disc select” button (17) of the disc whose “DISC” indicator is ON. 2. Press the “Eject” button (15). Then the “DISC” indicator associated with the disc you have selected will blink, and the disc will be ejected. To remove more discs in succession, re- peat Steps 1 and 2. s Ejecting all discs from the player
(All disc ejection mode)
1. If you continue to press the “Eject” but- ton (15), the player will produce a beeping sound and will enter the all disc ejection mode. 2. Remove the disc that has been eject- ed. The other discs loaded will then be ejected one after another. If you do not re-
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move the disc that has been ejected, the “All disc ejection mode” will be canceled. NOTE Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out.
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc Use only compact discs (CDs) that have the mark shown in the following illustra- tion.
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500010
TM
500033
You may also use compact discs (CD-Rs and CD-RWs) that have the following marks, but you may not use some discs if they were produced using writing methods not compatible with your vehicle’s audio system.DualDisc
500253
You cannot use a DualDisc in the CD player. If you insert a DualDisc into the player, the disc may not come out again, possibly causing the player to malfunc- tion. In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can – CONTINUED –A1910BE-A-GSAAB.book Page 20 Tuesday, September 6, 2005 8:37 AM
5-20 Audio
form inside the CD player, preventing nor- mal operation. If this happens, eject the CD and wait for the player to dry out. Skipping may occur when the CD player is subjected to severe vibration (for exam- ple, when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface). To remove a disc from the case, press the center of the case and hold both edg- es of the disc. If the disc surface is touched directly, contamination could cause poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface. Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth, thin- ner, benzene, alcohol, etc. Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-standard shape (for example, a heart shape). Malfunctions or problems might result. A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in places exposed to direct sun- light, near heaters or in vehicles parked in the sun or on hot days.
500034
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Interior equipment
Interior light ........................................................ Dome light ............................................................... Cargo area light ...................................................... Map light 3 .......................................................... Sun visors ........................................................... Vanity mirror ........................................................... Storage compartments ...................................... Glove box ................................................................ Center console ........................................................ Coin tray .................................................................. Cup holder .......................................................... Front passenger’s cup holder ............................... Cigarette lighter socket ..................................... Use with a cigarette lighter .................................... Using as an accessory power outlet ..................... Ashtray ................................................................ Floor mat 3 ......................................................... Coat hook ............................................................ Cargo area cover ................................................ Using the cover ....................................................... To remove the cover ............................................... Stowage of the cover .............................................. To install the cover housing ..................................
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-3
6-3
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-6
6-6
6-7
6-8
6-8
6-9
6-9
6-9
6-9
6-10
Cargo tie-down hooks ........................................ 6-103 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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6-2 Interior equipment
Interior light When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes out to avoid battery discharge.
Interior equipment
¢ Dome light
the “Remote keyless entry system” sec- tion in chapter 2 for detailed information. OFF: The light stays off.
Map light 3
¢ Cargo area light
ON DOOR OFF
OFF
DOOR
Vehicle with moonroof
600524
400333
DOOR:The light comes on only when the rear liftgate is opened. OFF: The light stays off.600078
The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. DOOR (middle position): The dome light comes on when any of the doors (or the rear liftgate) is opened. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors (and the rear liftgate) are closed or if the key is inserted in the ig- nition switch. The light can also be turned on by use of the remote keyless entry transmitter. SeeVehicle without moonroof
600217
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Sun visors
¢ Vanity mirror
Interior equipment 6-3
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery dis- charge.
600218
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it sideways.600219
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To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clockwise.
¢ Coin tray
¢ Center console
600220
To open the lid, pull up the lock release.To open the coin tray, pull the upper edge of the lid.
600088
6-4 Interior equipment
Storage compartments
Always keep the storage compart- ment closed while driving to re- duce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident.
Do not store spray cans, contain- ers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.
¢ Glove box
600471
1) Lock 2) Unlock To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward.
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Cup holder ¢ Front passenger’s cup holder
Take care to avoid spills. Beverag- es, if hot, might burn you or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery, car- pets or audio equipment.
Interior equipment 6-5
Cigarette lighter socket
600231
A dual cup holder is built in the center con- sole, beside the parking brake lever. When not in use, always keep the holder stored while driving to re- duce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.
Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an acci- dent.
600221
A cigarette lighter socket can be found be- hind the ashtray lid under the climate con- trols. Push gently on the lid to open it. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional acces- sory. It is available from your Saab dealer. The cigarette lighter socket may also be used as a power source for an in-car use electrical appliance.– CONTINUED –
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6-6 Interior equipment
¢ Use with a cigarette lighter
The electrical power outlet locat- ed on the lower part of the instru- ment panel is originally designed to use a genuine Saab cigarette lighter plug. Do not use non-genu- ine cigarette lighter plugs in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, re- sulting in a fire.
If the socket is ever used for a plug-in accessory such as a cell phone, that may damage the por- tion of the socket’s internal mech- anism that causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out” after its lighter element is heated. There- fore, do not place a cigarette light- er plug in a socket that has been used, even once, to power a plug- in accessory. Doing so may cause the plug to stick and overheat, creating a potential fire hazard.
Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the socket. That could cause a short circuit.
Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat.
¢ Using as an accessory power
outlet
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” posi- tion. If you use the socket as an accessory power outlet, take the following precau- tions. When the socket is not in use, always put the cap on the socket to prevent any for- eign object from entering it.
Use only in-car use electrical ap- pliances which are designed for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W. Overloading the sock- et can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance.
600526
The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” and “ACC” positions. To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will auto- matically spring up when ready for use.To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heat- ing element. Doing so could result in injury and could also damage the heating element.
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Ashtray
NOTE
Interior equipment 6-7
600222
To open the ashtray, push lightly on the lid below the climate controls. Fully close the ashtray after using it to help reduce residual smoke. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, hold the right and left sides of the ashtray and pull it out.600097
Particles of ash and tobacco will accu- mulate around the hinges of the ash- tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a toothbrush or other narrow-ended im- plement.Do not use ashtrays as waste recep- tacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire.
If the plug on your electric appli- ance is either too loose or too tight for the socket, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.
Use of an electric appliance in the socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.
Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.
If the socket has been used for electrical appliances, damage may have been done to the internal mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter to “pop out” after its ele- ment has been heated. For that reason, a cigarette lighter, even if it is a genuine part, should not be used in the socket. If you want to use the socket for a cigarette lighter again, or to protect your purchaser before you sell your vehicle, have your Saab dealer replace the socket with a new one.
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6-8 Interior equipment
Floor mat 3
Coat hook
600513
A retaining pin is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle next to the fuel filler door release. The floor mat is secured using the built-in grommet, by placing the grommet over the pin and pushing downward.600481
Make sure the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and correctly secured on its retain- ing pin. If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it could cause an accident.
600224
The coat hook is attached to the rear left passenger’s hand grip.Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driv- er’s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision. And do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh more than 2.2 lbs (1
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Interior equipment 6-9
Cargo area cover The cargo area cover is provided for cov- ering the cargo area and to protect its con- tents from direct sunlight. This cover is de- tachable to make room for additional car- go.
¢ Using the cover
600225
To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To re- wind it, unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding.Do not place anything on the ex- tended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision. This could cause serious injury.
Be careful not to scratch the rear gas struts while extending and re- winding the cover. Scratches on the struts could cause leakage of gas from the struts, which may result in their inability to hold the rear liftgate open.
¢ To remove the cover 1. Rewind the cover.
600226
2. Pull either sleeve on the end of the cov- er housing to shorten the cover’s length. 3. Take it off the retainer.¢ Stowage of the cover
600227
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6-10 Interior equipment
The cargo area cover can be stowed un- der the cargo floor.
¢ To install the cover housing 1. Pull either sleeve on the end of the cov- er housing to shorten the cover’s length.
Cargo tie-down hooks
600228
2. Insert the projections located on the both ends of the sleeve into the recesses of the retainers.600229
The cargo area is equipped with four tie- down hooks so that cargo can be secured with a cargo net or ropes. When using the tie-down hooks, turn them down out of the storing recesses. When not in use, put the hooks up into the stor- ing recesses.The cargo tie-down hooks are de- signed only for securing light cargo. Never try to secure cargo that ex- ceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20
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Fuel ...................................................................... Fuel requirements .................................................. Fuel filler lid and cap ..............................................
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7-3State emission testing (U.S. only)/Canadian
Provincial Emission Testing .......................... Preparing to drive .............................................. Starting the engine ............................................. Manual transmission vehicle ................................. Automatic transmission vehicle ............................ Stopping the engine ........................................... Manual transmission – 5 speeds ...................... Shifting speeds ....................................................... Driving tips ..............................................................
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Automatic transmission .................................... 7-10
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Limited slip differential (LSD) 3 ........................ 7-14
Power steering ................................................... 7-15
Braking ................................................................ 7-15
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................... 7-16
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7-17Braking tips ............................................................. Brake system .......................................................... Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ..............
ABS system self-check .......................................... ABS warning light ...................................................
Selector lever for automatic transmission ........... Shift lock release ....................................................
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Parking brake .......................................................... Parking tips .............................................................
system .............................................................. 7-18
Steps to take if EBD system fails .......................... 7-18
Parking your vehicle .......................................... 7-19
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Cruise control ..................................................... 7-21
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7-22To set cruise control .............................................. To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. To turn off the cruise control ................................. To change the cruising speed ...............................
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
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Fuel
Starting and operating
Use of a fuel which is low in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel addi- tive may cause engine damage.
¢ Fuel requirements q 2.5-liter non-turbo models The 2.5-liter non-turbo engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. q 2.5-liter turbo models 3 The 2.5-liter turbo engine is designed to operate using premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail- able, regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline. NOTE Be sure to use premium unleaded gas- oline of 91 AKI or higher for a 2.5-liter turbo engine model. If other gasoline (lower than 91 AKI) is used, knocking,
reduced output and poor accelerator response will result. q Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane num- bers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Using a gasoline with a lower octane rat- ing can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which can damage the engine. Do not be concerned if your vehicle some- times knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. See your dealer or a qualified service technician if you use a fuel with the specified octane rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently. q Unleaded gasoline The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler nozzle. Under no circumstances should leaded gasoline be used because it will damage the emission control system and may impair driveability and fuel economy. q Gasoline for California-certified LEV Your vehicle was certified to California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as indicated on the underhood tune-up label, it is designed to optimize engine and emission performance with gasoline that
meets the clean burning low-sulfur Califor- nia gasoline specifications. If you live in any other state than California, your vehi- cle will operate on gasoline meeting Fed- eral specifications. Gasoline sold outside California is permitted to have higher sul- fur levels, which may affect the perfor- mance of your vehicle’s catalytic convert- er and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. Saab recommends that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline hav- ing lower sulfur to determine if the prob- lem is fuel related before returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. q MMT Some gasoline contains an octane-en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal- function indicator lamp may turn on. If this happens, return to your authorized Saab Dealer for service. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. q Gasoline for cleaner air Your use of gasoline with detergent addi- tives will help prevent deposits from form- ing in your engine and fuel system. This
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helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly, and is a way of doing your part for cleaner air. If you continuously use a high quality fuel with the proper detergent and other additives, you should never need to add any fuel system cleaning agents to your fuel tank. Many gasolines are now blended with ma- terials called oxygenates. Use of these fu- els can also help keep the air cleaner. Ox- ygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE (Me- thyl Tertiary Butyl ether) or ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your ve- hicle, but should contain no more than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper operation of your Saab. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines, which are designed to reduce vehicle emissions. Saab approves the use of re- formulated gasoline. If you are not sure what the fuel contains, you should ask your service station oper- ators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been re- formulated to reduce vehicle emissions. As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for your vehicle as explained in the following.
Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline. Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by suffi- cient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors required to pre- vent damage to the fuel system. Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT un- der these conditions. If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you suspect they may be fuel related, try a different brand of gaso- line before seeking service at your Saab dealer. Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use of im- proper fuel are not covered under the Saab Limited Warranty.
Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels con- taining alcohol may cause paint damage, which is not covered under the Saab Limited Warranty.
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¢ Fuel filler lid and cap q Refueling
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1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid re- lease lever. The lever is on the floor at the left of the driver’s seat.– CONTINUED –
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1) Open 2) Close 2. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly counterclockwise.
Gasoline vapor is highly flamma- ble. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that there are no lighted ciga- rettes, open flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent area.
When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in hot weather, which may cause in- jury.
3. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump automatically stops. Do not add any more fuel. 4. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain not to catch the tether under the cap while tightening. 5. Close the fuel filler lid completely. If you spill any fuel on the painted surface, rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, the painted surface could be damaged. NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may come on. Refer to the “Warn- ing and indicator lights” section locat- ed in chapter 3. (Turbo model only) Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a re- sult of an empty tank could cause dam- age to the engine.
Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may cause dam- age to the fuel system.
Make sure that the cap is tight- ened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an acci- dent.
Do not let fuel spill on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels may cause paint damage, which is not covered under the Saab Limited Warranty.
Always use a genuine Saab fuel filler cap. If you use the wrong cap, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emission control system might be damaged.
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State emission testing (U.S. only)/Canadian Provincial Emission Testing At state inspection time, remember to tell your inspection or service station in advance not to place your Saab AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynamometer. Otherwise, serious transmission dam- age will result. Some states/provinces have started using dynamometers in their state inspection programs in order to meet their obligation under federal law to implement stricter ve- hicle emission standards to reduce air pol- lution from vehicles. A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your vehicle’s wheels to turn while the vehicle remains in one place. Depend- ing on the severity of a state’s air pollution problems, the states must adopt either a “basic” or “enhanced” vehicle emission in- spection test. Normally, a portion of the basic emission test consists of an emis- sion inspector inserting an analyzer probe into the exhaust pipe of an idling vehicle for a short period of time. States with more severe air pollution problems are required to adopt an enhanced vehicle emission test. This test simulates actual driving conditions on a dynamometer and permits
more accurate measurement of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic emission test. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- cy (EPA) and states using two-wheel dy- namometers in their emission testing pro- grams have EXEMPTED Saab AWD vehi- cles from the portion of the testing pro- gram that involves a two-wheel dynamom- eter. There are some states that use four-wheel dynamometers in their testing programs. When properly used, that equipment will not damage an AWD Saab vehicle. Under no circumstances should the rear wheels be jacked off the ground, nor should the driveshaft be disconnected for state emission testing.
Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehi- cle must NEVER be performed on a single two-wheel dynamometer. At- tempting to do so will result in un- controlled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby.
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Resultant vehicle damage due to im- proper testing is not covered under the Saab Limited Warranty and is the responsibility of the state in- spection program or its contractors or licensees. The EPA has issued regulations for in- specting the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system as part of the state emissions in- spection. The OBD system is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that might cause vehicle emissions to ex- ceed allowable limits. These inspections apply to all 1996 model year and newer passenger cars and light trucks. Over 30
states plus the District of Columbia have implemented the OBD system inspection. The inspection of the OBD system con- sists of a visual operational check of the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/malfunc- tion indicator lamp (MIL) and an examina- tion of the OBD system with an electronic scan tool while the engine is running. A vehicle passes the OBD system in- spection if proper the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL illumination is observed, there is no stored diagnostic trouble codes, and the OBD system readiness monitors are complete.– CONTINUED –
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A vehicle fails the OBD inspection if the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL is not properly operating or there is one or more diagnostic trouble codes stored in vehicle’s computer with the “CHECK EN- GINE” warning light/MIL illuminated. A state emission inspection may reject (not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of OBD system readiness monitors “Not Ready” is greater than one. Under this condition, the vehicle operator should be instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a few days to set the monitors and return for an emission re-inspection. Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should contact their Saab Dealer for ser- vice.
Preparing to drive You should perform the following checks and adjustments every day before you start driving. 1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unobstructed. 2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires. Also check tires for proper infla- tion. 3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. 4. Check that the hood, trunk and rear lift- gate are fully closed. 5. Check the adjustment of the seat. 6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors. 7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seatbelts. 8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. 9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn- ing lights after starting the engine. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at fuel stops.
Starting the engine
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than ten sec- onds. If the engine fails to start after operating the starter for five to ten seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before trying again.
¢ Manual transmission vehicle 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- sories. 3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. The starter motor will only operate when the clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po- sition and check the operation of the warn- ing and indicator lights. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3). 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal. Release the key immediately af- ter the engine has started.
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If the engine does not start, try the follow- ing.
1)Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and wait for at least 10 sec- onds. After checking that the parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while de- pressing the accelerator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke). Re- lease the accelerator pedal as soon as the engine starts. 2)If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF” posi- tion and wait for at least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator ped- al and turn the ignition switch to the “START” position. If the engine starts, quickly release the accelerator pedal. 3)If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch again to the “OFF” posi- tion. After waiting for 10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. 4)If the engine still refuses to start, con- tact your nearest Saab dealer for assis- tance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection system auto- matically lowers the idle speed as the en- gine warms up.
NOTE The engine may be difficult to start when the battery has been disconnect- ed and reconnected (for maintenance or other purposes). This difficulty is caused by the electronically controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis function. To overcome it, keep the ignition switch in the “ON” position for approximately 10
seconds before starting the engine.¢ Automatic transmission vehi-
cle
1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- sories. 3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position (preferably “P” position). The starter motor will only operate when the select lever is at the “P” or “N” position. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po- sition and check the operation of the warn- ing and indicator lights. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3). 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal. Release the key immediately af- ter the engine has started. If the engine does not start, try the follow- ing.
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1)Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and wait for at least 10 sec- onds. After checking that the parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while de- pressing the accelerator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke). Re- lease the accelerator pedal as soon as the engine starts. 2)If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF” posi- tion and wait for at least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator ped- al and turn the ignition switch to the “START” position. If the engine starts, quickly release the accelerator pedal. 3)If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch again to the “OFF” posi- tion. After waiting for 10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. 4)If the engine still refuses to start, con- tact your nearest Saab dealer for assis- tance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injection system auto- matically lowers the idle speed as the en- gine warms up. While the engine is warming up, make sure that the selector lever is at the “P” or – CONTINUED –
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“N” position and that the parking brake is applied. NOTE The engine may be difficult to start when the battery has been disconnect- ed and reconnected (for maintenance or other purposes). This difficulty is caused by the electronically controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis function. To overcome it, keep the ignition switch in the “ON” position for approximately 10
seconds before starting the engine.If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” position. Do not attempt to place the selector lever of a moving vehicle into the “P” posi- tion.
Stopping the engine The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling.
Do not stop the engine when the ve- hicle is moving. This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental activation of the “LOCK” position on the igni- tion switch, causing the steering wheel to lock.
Manual transmission – 5 speeds
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The manual transmission is a fully syn- chromeshed, 5-forward-speed and 1-re- verse-speed transmission. The shift pattern is shown on the shift le- ver knob. When shifting from 5th gear to reverse gear, first return the shift lever to the neutral position then shift into reverse gear. To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal. If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.A1910BE-A-GSAAB.book Page 9 Tuesday, September 6, 2005 8:37 AM
Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral posi- tion. Engine braking has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.
Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. It may cause damage to the transmis- sion to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving.
¢ Shifting speeds q Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ- omy and vehicle performance during nor- mal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.
Shift up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
mph (km/h)
15 (24)
25 (40)
40 (65)
45 (73)
q Maximum allowable speeds The following table shows the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear. Never exceed the speed limit listed in the following table for each gear position ex- cept for brief acceleration in an emergen- cy. The tachometer’s needle will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Non-turbo models
mph (km/h)
1st
2nd
3rd
31 (50)
52 (84)
76 (120)
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Turbo models
mph (km/h)
1st
2nd
3rd
34 (54)
59 (95)
85 (136)
When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Al- lowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to ob- serve this precaution can lead to en- gine over-revving and this in turn can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine brakes when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a conse- quence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident in- creased.
¢ Driving tips Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an up-
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grade. Either of those actions may cause clutch damage. Do not drive with your hand resting on the shift lever. This may cause wear on the transmission components. When it is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic, turning corners, or driving up steep hills, downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to la- bor. On steep downgrades, downshift the transmission to 4th, 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary; this helps to maintain a safe speed and to extend brake pad life. In this way, the engine provides a braking effect. Remember, if you “ride” (over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may overheat and not work properly. The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon is not an indication of a problem in your vehicle.
Automatic transmission The automatic transmission is electroni- cally controlled and provides 4 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. NOTE When the engine coolant tempera- ture is still low, your vehicle’s automat- ic transmission will up-shift at higher engine speeds than when the coolant temperature is sufficiently high in or- der to shorten the warm-up time and improve driveability. The gearshift tim- ing will automatically shift to the nor- mal timing after the engine has warmed up. Immediately after ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is replaced, you may feel that the automatic transmis- sion operation is somewhat unusual. This results from invalidation of data the on-board computer has collected and stored in memory to allow the transmission to shift at the most ap- propriate times for the current condi- tion of your vehicle. Optimized shifting will be restored as the vehicle contin- ues to be driven for a while.
Do not shift from the “P” or “N” po- sition into the “D”, “3”, “2”, “1” or “R” position while depressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause the vehicle to jump forward or back- ward.
Shift into the “P” or “R” position only after the vehicle is complete- ly stopped. Shifting while the ve- hicle is moving may cause damage to the transmission.
Do not race the engine for more than five seconds in any position except the “N” or “P” position when the brake is set or when chocks are used in the wheels. This may cause the automatic transmission fluid to overheat.
Avoid shifting from one of the for- ward driving positions into the “R” position or vice versa until the vehicle has completely stopped. Such shifting may cause damage to the transmission.
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When parking the vehicle, first se- curely apply the parking brake and then place the selector lever in the “P” position. Avoid parking for a long time with the selector le- ver in any other position as doing so could result in a dead battery.
¢ Selector lever for automatic
transmission
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sure safe starting of the vehicle. To shift the selector lever from the “P” to the any other position, you have to de- press the brake pedal fully when the igni- tion switch is in the “ON” position. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started. If the shift lever does not move from the “P” position with the brake pedal de- pressed, refer to the “Shift lock release” section in this chapter. q R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position, first stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the “R” position. q N (Neutral) This position is for restarting a stalled en- gine. In this position the wheels and transmis- sion are not locked. In this position, the transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is on. Avoid coasting with the transmission neu- tral. During coasting, there is no engine brak- ing effect.
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: With the brake pedal depressed,
move the lever along the gate. : Move the lever along the gate.
The selector lever has seven positions. q P (Park) This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine. In this position, the transmission is me- chanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely. When you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the “P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. A shift interlock function is employed in the automatic transmission system to en-
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NOTE If you stop the engine with the selector lever in the “N” position, move the se- lector lever to the “P” position immedi- ately. Otherwise, you may find that the selector lever soon cannot be moved to the “P” position. If you find that the selector lever cannot be moved from the “N” position to the “P” position, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” po- sition and try again.
Do not drive the vehicle with the se- lector lever in the “N” (neutral) posi- tion. Engine braking has no effect in this condition and the risk of an ac- cident is consequently increased. q D (Drive) This position is for normal driving. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require. When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift to 3rd, 2nd or 1st gear. When you release
the pedal, the transmission will return to the original gear position. s While climbing a grade When driving up hill, undesired upshift to 4th gear is prevented from taking place when the accelerator pedal is released. This minimizes the chances of subse- quent downshifting to a lower gear when accelerating again. This prevents repeat- ed upshifting and downshifting resulting in a smoother operation of the vehicle. NOTE The transmission may downshift to 2nd or 1st gear, depending on the way the accelerator pedal is pressed to ac- celerate the vehicle again. s While going down a hill When descending a steep hill, depressing the brake pedal will cause the transmis- sion to downshift to 3rd gear, thus apply- ing engine braking. Reacceleration for a short time will cause the transmission to upshift normally. NOTE In some cases, depressing the brake pedal on a downhill grade does not re- sult in an automatic downshift to 3rd gear. This can happen when the auto- matic transmission fluid temperature is
very low, for example, during driving shortly after the vehicle has been parked for an extended period of time. When the ATF temperature has risen to a certain level, automatic downshift normally takes place. In the meantime, downshift manually for engine braking as required. q 3 (Third) This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or for climbing a grade. The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 3rd according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require. When more acceleration is required in this position, press the accelerator pedal fully to the floor and hold that position. The transmission will automatically downshift to 2nd or 1st gear. When you release the pedal, the transmission will return to the original gear position. q 2 (Second) This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or for climbing a steep grade. In this position, the transmission holds in the 2nd gear. Use this position when starting off from a
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standstill on slippery road surfaces such as mud or snow. It will ensure greater trac- tion. q 1 (First) This position is for driving up or down very steep grades, or driving through mud or sand, or on slippery surfaces. In this posi- tion, the transmission holds in the 1st gear. q Maximum speeds The following tables show the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ- ent gear. When shifting down a gear, it is important to confirm that the current vehicle speed is not in excess of the Maximum Allowable Speed of the gear which is about to be se- lected.
mph (km/h)
Non-turbo models
Turbo models
28 (45)
62 (100)
97 (156)
28 (45)
65 (104)
104 (167)
NOTE In order to prevent over-revving during deceleration of the vehicle, the trans-
mission will remain in the current gear if the speed of the vehicle is in excess of the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear to which the selector lever has been moved.
When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Al- lowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected. Failure to ob- serve this precaution can lead to en- gine over-revving and this in turn can result in engine damage. In addition, sudden application of engine brakes when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking; as a conse- quence, control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident in- creased. q Driving tips Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the “D”, “3”, “2”, “1” or “R” position. Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehi- cle with only the transmission. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary
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position on an uphill grade by using the “D”, “3”, “2”, or “1” position. Use the brake instead. The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon is not an indication of a problem in your vehicle.
¢ Shift lock release If the selector lever does not move from the “P” position with the brake pedal de- pressed and the ignition switch in the “ON” position, perform the following steps: To override the shift lock: 1. Set the parking brake and stop the en- gine. 2. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag. 3. Remove the cover by prying on the edge with the screwdriver.
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6. Remove the screwdriver from the hole. Depress the brake pedal and start the en- gine. Take your vehicle to the nearest Saab dealer immediately to have the system re- paired.
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4. Insert the screwdriver into the hole. 5. Push down on the screwdriver and move the selector lever from the “P” to the “N” position.
Limited slip differential (LSD) 3
