This button is located under the fan speed control. Always switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is free from ice and mist. It will be turned off automatically after 12 minutes. Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the heating element. Convertible: The rear window heating is not turned on if the soft top is folded down.
The seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated. The heating is thermostatically controlled and set at approx. 104°F (40°C). Switch off the seat heating once the seat is warm.
Automatic climate- control system (ACC) Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet at the bottom edge of the windshield. It passes through an effective filter before reaching the climate control system and delivery into the cabin. The air is evacuated via openings in the parcel shelf. It is then led through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper. The Automatic Climate-Control system (ACC) automatically maintains the desired cabin temperature, regardless of the weather outside. The system will achieve the desired temper- ature in the quickest possible way. Note that heating or cooling is not speeded up by setting the temperature higher or lower than the final tempera- ture you desire. To optimize the performance of the air con- ditioning system, all windows and the sun- roof should be shut. The air vents in the fascia must be open.
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ACC panel 1 Temperature setting: left-hand side 2 Manual setting of air distribution 3 Recirculation 4 AUTO (automatic regulation) 5 A/C 6 Defroster 7 Rear window heating 8 Temperature setting: right-hand side 9 Seat heating, front right seat
The incoming air is treated in three stages: first it passes through a filter; it is then dehu- midified and cooled; and finally, if required, it is heated.
10 Manual increase of fan speed 11 Hazard warning lights 12 Manual decrease of fan speed 13 Seat heating, front left seat
To reduce potential misting on the insides of the windows, the glass should be cleaned with a quality glass cleaner. How often this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is - if there are smokers in the car, the windows will need to be cleaned more frequently.
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Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: 1 Driver’s zone. 2 Passenger zone. The temperature in the rear seat will be a mixture of the two zones. If you choose the single zone setting, the entire cabin is treated as one zone. If you choose the dual zone setting, settings can be made separately for the driver’s zone and passenger zone. Select between single and dual zone set- tings under Profiler (see page 112). The cabin temperature can be set to between 58–82°F (15–27°C). In addition, HI (maximum heating and high fan speed) and LO (maximum cooling and maximum fan speed) can be selected. HI and LO can only be selected for the passenger zone if the driver has selected the same setting.
The displayed temperature is not the actual air temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that temperature after allowance has been made for the airflow, relative humidity, solar radiation, and so on, currently prevailing inside the car. (cid:127) The most usual temperature setting is
between 66–74°F (19–23°C), depending on personal preference and what clothing is worn.
(cid:127) Change the temperature setting in 2°F
(1°C) steps.
(cid:127) Make sure the air vents are open when
cooling the cabin in warm weather.
Panel vent
Settings when HI is selected: (cid:127) Maximum heat (cid:127) Air distribution to windshield and floor (cid:127) High fan speed (6 bars on the fan display). Settings when LO is selected: (cid:127) Maximum cooling (cid:127) Air distribution to air vents in fascia (cid:127) Maximum fan speed (8 bars on the fan
display).
(cid:127) Recirculation ON (depending on outside
temperature).
Air vents The air vents swivel universally, so that air can be directed as desired. In winter, for instance, the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows for enhanced demisting. The amount of air can be individually con- trolled by the regulator on each vent. If you wish to reduce the airflow, start by half- shutting the vent in question.
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The system uses four sensors: (cid:127) Outside air temperature sensor (cid:127) Cabin air temperature sensor (cid:127) Sun sensor (cid:127) Blended air temperature sensors (located in the heater unit and the outer panel vent duct).
The sun sensor is located centrally on the top of the fascia. Note: If the sun sensor is covered, the ACC system will not be able to regulate the cabin climate as intended, especially in strong sunshine. Condensation water When the A/C compressor is on, the incom- ing air is dehumidified. The resulting con- densation water is drained away through an outlet under the car. It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from this outlet when the car is parked. The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity, the more con- densation will form.
Sun- and cabin sensor, Sport Sedan 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor
Sun- and cabin sensor, Convertible 1 Sun sensor 2 Cabin temperature sensor
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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 automatically.
Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recir- culation will be controlled automatically. In falling temperatures the A/C compressor is switched off at approx. 32°F (0 °C). In rising temperatures the A/C compressor is switched on at approx. 40°F (+5 °C). If, when starting the car, the outside air temperature is between 32°F and 40°F (0 and +5 °C), the A/C compressor is switched on. Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous manual air distribution selections. When the engine is started, the ACC system will be in AUTO mode, provided that no air distribution set- tings are programmed under Profiler (see page 112).
The A/C compressor must be turned on and off manually with the AC button. The compressor can only be turned on or off while the engine is running. This function has two modes: (cid:127) AC – The system cools and dehumidifies the incoming air. This symbol is not shown in the display.
(cid:127) AC-OFF – The A/C compressor is switched off. The incoming air is not cooled or dehumidified. See also Profiler on page 112.
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When the system is switched OFF: (cid:127) The fan and A/C compressor are switched off. (cid:127) The temperature control is set to 0 % heat. (cid:127) The current air distribution setting is retained. (cid:127) Recirculation can be selected.
The rear window and door mirror heating can be controlled manually or automatically (refer to Profiler). Switch off the rear window and door mirror heating as soon as the glass is clear. The heating will be turned off automatically after 12 minutes. Refrain from placing sharp objects on the parcel shelf, to avoid damaging the heating element.
To turn the system OFF, press and hold (or press repeatedly) the button to reduce the fan speed until the fan is switched off. Then release the button and press it once more. The A/C compressor will now be disengaged. To re- engage the A/C, press one of the following buttons:
(cid:127) The A/C compressor will be switched on if it was previously engaged, and the air distribution
and fan speed will switch to AUTO.
(cid:127) Higher fan speed The A/C compressor will be switched on if it was previously
engaged, the air distribution will return to its previ- ous setting and fan speed will increase.
(cid:127) Defroster The A/C compressor will be switched on if it was previously disengaged, the air distribution will switch to Defroster and the fan speed will increase (6bars on the display out of a maximum of 8).
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Air distribution
Recirculation is controlled manually. Recirculation is not selected when the engine is started (fresh air mode).
or
to increase or decrease the fan
Press speed. This sets the fan speed (fan speed shown on display). Refer also to Profiler regarding the possibility to increase/decrease the automatic fan speed.
When defroster is chosen, all the front windows are demisted: (cid:127) High fan speed (cid:127) The air is directed to the defroster vents (cid:127) Normal temperature control (cid:127) Recirculation OFF (cid:127) Rear window and door mirror heating ON. The system will remain in defroster mode until the
or
button is pressed.
The following three buttons for air distribution can be selected indi- vidually or in combination. Press the button or selection of buttons to produce the airflow you desire. Pressing the same button twice will return the system to AUTO. You can also select automatic air distribution by pressing the AUTO button. Initial air distribution to take effect on starting the engine can be set under Profiler (see page 112).
Airflow to windshield vents.
Airflow to facia air vents.
Airflow to floor vents.
Shown below are several examples of air distribution.
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Windshield
Floor, front and rear
Panel
Windshield – floor (front and rear)
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Panel – floor (front and rear)
Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem, such as in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high relative humidity, or when passengers are perspiring heavily or wearing wet clothes. The following mea- sures are recommended if such problems should occur: 1 Select 2 Select 3 Increase the fan speed. If this is not enough... 4 Select a higher temperature.
and set the temperature to 70°F (21°C) . If this is not enough...
Windshield – panel – floor (front and rear)
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Electric heating, front seats (option)
The seat cushions and backrests of the front seats are heated. Heating is thermostatically controlled. Heating is controlled manually but can also be automatic. Refer to Profiler on page 112. Three heating levels are available. Pressing the button once will turn the heating on at full power. Pressing the button a total of 4 times will turn the heating off.
= full.
= medium.
= low.
Calibration Calibration is performed automatically every fifth time the car is started after having been switched off for more than 2 hours or if the battery has been disconnected. Programming A number of functions can be customized under Profiler (see page 112). Further cus- tomizations can be made at a Saab dealer. Tips (before contacting a Saab workshop)
If you feel that the ACC system is not func- tioning satisfactorily, select "Default Settings" under Profiler (see page 112. (cid:127) To prevent the smell of washer fluid from entering the car, recirculation can be acti- vated automatically while the windshield is washed. The recirculation symbol will however not light up. This function is optional; contact a Saab dealer. This automatic recirculation is the factory default setting as long as the system is working in full "AUTO" model with no customized settings.
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ACC- Convertible When the soft top is folded, the ACC system switches to manual temperature control. There are eleven temperature settings: 0– 10. The system adjusts itself as follows: (cid:127) AUTO goes out. (cid:127) Heating, air distribution and fan speed are
not affected.
(cid:127) Recirculation and rear window heating
are cut out.
(cid:127) The A/C compressor is switched off (man- ual activation is possible by pressing the AC button).
All manual selections are possible with the exception of rear window heating. When the soft top is raised, the system reverts to the AUTO mode and the previous set temperature. Note: When the soft top or all the windows are open in a hot, humid climate, turning the air conditioning on manually can cause con- densation to form on cold surfaces, such as the air ducts.
ACC display when soft top folded
Profiler Some of the functions of the ACC system can be customized. 1 Press the CUSTOMIZE button to go to
Profiler.
2 Select Climate System using the
INFO dial.
3 Press in the INFO dial. 4 Select Rear Defroster, Heated Seats,
Fan Settings, Air Distribution, A/C Mode, Dual/Single Zone or Default Settings by turning the dial.
5 Confirm this selection by pressing the
INFO dial.
Once you have adjusted the ACC system settings under Profiler, CUSTOMIZE will appear on the ACC display.
Climate System
Rear Defroster
Auto Manual
Heated Seats
Auto Manual
Fan Settings
High speed Medium speed Low speed Air Distribution
Auto Manual
Windshield Panel Floor
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Heated Seats
Auto:
The front seat heating is controlled automatically. Select the level by repeatedly pressing the appropriate button on the ACC panel: 2 arrows on symbol = standard; 3 arrows = high; 1 arrow = low. The selected heating setting is saved when the engine is switched off. Note: The symbol on the ACC panel goes out if the heat- ing is turned off automatically by the system.
Manual:
See Electric heating, front seats (option) on page 111. This is one of the Default Settings.
A/C Mode
Auto A/C off
Dual/Single Zone
Dual zone Single zone Default Settings
Are you sure? Yes No
Explanation of how the ACC system can be customized under Profiler.
Rear Defroster
Auto:
The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled automatically. This is one of the Default Settings.
Manual:
The rear window and door mirror heating is switched on with thebutton on ACC panel.
Convertible: The rear window heating cannot be turned on when the soft top is folded.
Dual/Single Zone
Dual zone:
Individual temperature setting for each zone (see page 104). The sys- tem saves the settings when the engine is switched off. This is one of the Default Settings.
Single zone:
Common temperature setting when the engine is started. If the temper- ature setting for the passenger zone is changed, the system will switch to Dual zone control. Single zone con- trol will return the next time the engine is started having been switched off for more than 2hours.
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Fan Settings
High speed:
This selection give a slightly higher fan speed than Medium speed though with continued automatic regulation. Medium speed:
Normal automatic fan speed. This is one of the Default Settings.
Low speed:
This selection give a slightly lower fan speed than Medium speed though with continued automatic regulation.
Convertible: Fan speed is not regulated automatically when the soft top is open. Air Distribution
Auto:
The ACC system adapts air tem- perature and distribution to the pre- vailing conditions. This is one of the Default Settings.
Manual:
Windshield:
The ACC system directs almost all air to the windshield.
Panel:
The ACC system directs almost all air to air vents in the fascia.
Floor:
The ACC system directs almost all air to the floor.
A/C Mode
Auto:
Automatic engagement and disen- gagement of the A/C. This is one of the Default Settings.
A/C off:
A/C compressor OFF (see also page 106). The A/C compressor can be activated temporarily by pressing the AC or AUTO button while on the road and if the outside temperature is above 41°F (+5°C). The A/C will be off the next time the engine is started, if the engine has been switched off for more than 2hours.
Convertible: The A/C compressor is switched off when the soft top is folded down. Further customizations to this function can be made at a Saab dealer.
(cid:127) The A/C compressor can be on even
when the soft top is folded down.
(cid:127) The A/C compressor can be set to
operate as when the soft top was last folded down.
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Interior equipment
Steering wheel
adjustment _________ Electric windows______ Sunroof (optional)_____ Interior lighting _______ Cup holder ___________ Power Outlet _________ Storage compartments_ Rearview mirrors______ Trunk _______________
116 117 120 123 124 126 126 128 134
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Steering wheel
adjustment
WARNING
Only adjust the steering wheel while the car is stationary so that you are not distracted from the traffic.
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted. There is a release lever under the steering column. 1 Pull down the lever to release the steer-
ing wheel.
2 Adjust the position of the steering wheel. 3 Raise the lever to the locked position to
lock the steering wheel in position. When returning the release lever to its locked position, you may need to adjust the position of the steering wheel slightly to allow the lock mechanism to engage cor- rectly. Steering wheel lock, see page 142.
Lever for steering wheel adjustment
Horn signal Activate the horn by pressing one of the three areas shown above on the steering wheel pad.
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Window switches
Window switch in rear door
Windows having the automatic closing func- tion (option) can be operated as long as the car is unlocked and until 20 minutes has passed since the remote control was removed from the ignition switch. To open Press down the front edge of the button one step. The window will stop when it is fully open or when the button is released. Automatic opening: Press the button all the way down and release it.
Comfort opening (option, certain variants only) Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the sunroof. Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional sunroof start to open (approx. 2 s). Convertible: For the remote opening of the soft top, refer to page 56.
Electric windows
WARNING
Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the side windows. May cause serious or fatal injuries! • Always remove the remote control
from the ignition switch when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the activation of the electric windows, for example, due to children playing.
(cid:127) The person operating the electric
window is responsible for ensuring that no one, especially a child, has their head, hands or fingers in the window openings, before raising the window.
(cid:127) Do not stick any part of the body or the
head out through an open window while the car is moving.
The electric windows are operated by means of switches in the door armrests. For the electric windows to work, the remote control must be in the ON position in the ignition switch. At the end of a journey and having removed the remote control, you can still operate the windows, so long as neither of the front doors has been opened.
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To close
WARNING
Take care when closing a window to ensure that no one gets caught.
Raise the front edge of the button one step. The window will stop when it is fully closed or when the button is released. Automatic closing (option, certain vari- ants only): Raise the button all the way and release it. If the window does not close auto- matically, refer to Calibration on page 119.
Pinch protection On certain model variants, the electric win- dows are equipped with pinch protection. This is activated if something gets trapped between the window pane and door frame when the window is closed. The window will stop and lower slightly.
Button for temporary deactivation of rear door window switches and temporary override of window pinch protection
Temporary overriding the pinch protec- tion
WARNING
Make sure nothing obstructs the window when it is closed without pinch protection.
If dirt, ice or similar create so much resis- tance that the pinch protection cuts in, the pinch protection can be temporarily disen- gaged and the window closed. 1 Make sure the ignition is ON.
2 Press and hold the
button on the
driver’s door while operating the window in question.
3 Close the window in question. The pinch protection will be active the next time a window is operated.
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Deactivating the rear window switches
in the driver’s door deactivates the
The window switches in the rear doors. The illuminated switch will change color from green to orange (deactivated).
Calibration
WARNING
The pinch protection will not be engaged after a power break until the electric windows have been calibrated.
After a loss of battery power, or if the auto- matic closing feature does not work, the electric windows must be calibrated for the pinch protection to work. Fully open and close the windows at least twice. You will hear a chime after successful calibration.
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Sunroof (optional)
WARNING
Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the electric sunroof. Risk of serious or fatal injuries! (cid:127) Always remove the remote control
from the ignition switch and open one of the front doors when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the activation of the electric sunroof, for example, due to children playing.
(cid:127) The person operating the electric
sunroof is responsible for ensuring that no one, especially a child, has their head, hands or fingers in the opening, before closing the sunroof. (cid:127) Do not stick any part of the body or the
head out through an open window while the car is moving.
Sunroof control 1 Manually controlled opening 2 Automatic opening
3 Manually controlled closing 4 Automatic closing 5 Ventilation position
The sunroof is operated by the control in the roof console. For the sunroof to work, the remote control must be in the ON position in the ignition switch. At the end of a journey and having removed the remote control, you can still operate the sunroof, so long as neither of the front doors has been opened. If the car is equipped with windows having the automatic closing function, the sunroof can be opened and closed so long as the car is unlocked until 20 minutes has passed since the remote control was removed from the ignition switch.
To open Manually controlled opening Slide the control rearward to its first position. The sunroof will halt when you release the control. If you do not release the control, the sunroof will open to the comfort position. To open the sunroof further, release the control and then once again press it rearward. Automatic opening Slide the control rearward to the second position and release it. The sunroof will open to the comfort position. To open the sunroof further, slide the control rearward a second time.
To close
WARNING
Exercise great care when closing the sunroof to ensure that nothing gets trapped.
Manually controlled closing Slide the control forward to its first position. The sunroof will halt when you release the control. Automatic closing (certain variants only) Slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it. The sunroof will close fully. The sunroof pinch protection halts closing and opens the sunroof slightly if something obstructs closing.
Ventilation position (rear edge of sunroof open) (cid:127) To open – press in the control. (cid:127) To close – slide the control forward to the
second position.
It is also possible to select the ventilation position when the sunroof is open by press- ing in the control. The sunroof will then close automatically. Press the control once more to open the sunroof to its ventilation position. If you wish to open the sunroof fully from the ventilation position, you must first close it (slide the control forward). You can then slide the control rearward to open the sun- roof. The sunroof incorporates an interior, man- ual, sliding sun blind.
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Comfort opening (option, certain variants only) Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the sunroof. Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional sunroof start to open (approx. 2 s). If the sunroof is in the ventilation position, it will not open. Convertible: For the remote opening of the soft top, refer to page 56.
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Pinch protection
WARNING
Make sure nothing obstructs the sunroof when it is closed without pinch protection.
The sunroof is equipped with pinch protec- tion. This is activated if something gets trapped when the sunroof is being closed. The sunroof will stop and open slightly. Temporary overriding the pinch protec- tion If dirt, ice or similar create so much resis- tance that the pinch protection cuts in (sun- roof cannot be closed), the pinch protection can be temporarily disengaged. 1 Make sure the ignition is ON.
2 Press and hold the
button on the
driver’s door while operating the window in question.
3 Close the sunroof with the button on the
roof console.
The pinch protection will be operative the next time the sunroof is operated.
Button for overriding the sunroof pinch protection
Emergency operation of the sunroof In an emergency, such as if there is an elec- trical failure, the sunroof can be operated with a screwdriver. Remove the lens from the roof console. Use a screwdriver to press in the pin in the slot in the center of the motor shaft and turn the screwdriver. Turn clockwise to close the sunroof when in ventilation position. Turn counter-clockwise to close when in open position.
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Rear lighting 1 Reading lights 2 Roof light
The glove compartment lighting is switched on and off automatically when the glove compartment is opened and closed.
1 Interior lighting always off 2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors 3 Interior lighting on continuously
Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, floor lighting, and cour- tesy lights in the doors (certain variants only). The light switch for the interior lighting is located on the roof console by the rear- view mirror.
When the switch is in the mid-position (door- activated), the interior lighting will come on: (cid:127) When the car is unlocked. (cid:127) When a door is opened and the ignition is
OFF.
(cid:127) When the remote control is removed from
the ignition switch. The lighting goes out: (cid:127) When the car is locked. (cid:127) When the ignition is turned on. (cid:127) Approx. 20 s after closing all doors. The lights are dimmed out gradually. If a door is left open and the light switch is in position 2 or 3 and the ignition is OFF, the interior lighting will be switched off automat- ically after 20 minutes to save the battery.
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Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.
Sun visor with vanity mirror
Sun visor Illuminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised.
Cup holder
WARNING
(cid:127) The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china or glass as these can cause personal injury in the event of a crash.
(cid:127) Use only paper mugs, plastic bottles
or aluminium cans.
(cid:127) Avoid spillage, particularly of hot
drinks.
NOTICE
Take care not to spill any liquid on the audio system , the ignition switch or the like when using the cup holders. Soft drinks in particular can cause malfunc- tions.
Cup holders are provided in the fascia, in the center console compartment between the front seats and rear seat cushion. The cup holder between the seats can be raised if you wish to use the compartment for storage.
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Cup holder in fascia
Cup holder in center console compart- ment between front seats (certain variants only)
Cup holder in rear seat cushion
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Power Outlet
You can use the electrical socket in the stor-
age compartment (certain variants only)
under the armrest between the front seats to
charge a mobile phone, for example. There
is a recess on each side of the compartment
which will accept a lead so that you can
close the lid without damaging the charger
lead.
WARNING
The maximum output of the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W (20 A). The rating of the socket in the compartment between the seats is the same. Overloading can result in melting or even fire.
Storage compartments
WARNING
The glove compartment must be closed while travelling. An open glove compart- ment door could cause personal injury in the event of a crash.
There are additional storage compartments in the rear seat armrest, below the front ash- tray and in the doors.
Open the glove compartment with thebutton on the left of the moulding. Convertible has lockable glove compart- ment. Use the traditionally key, see page 46.
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Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air (cars with ACC only). This allows the storage of chocolate and chilled drinks, for example.
Card holder
Storage compartment between front seats
Storage pocket on front edge of seats (certain variants only)
Storage pocket on back of seats (certain variants only)
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Rearview mirrors
Door mirrors
To adjust
The door mirrors are electrically adjustable
and heated. The controls for adjusting the
mirrors are on the driver’s door:
1 Select a door mirror with the upper
button.
2 Adjust the mirror using the touch pad. The mirror glass can also be adjusted man- ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction. The mirror heating is turned on together with the rear window heating. If the car has an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory, the mirror settings are stored in the memory (see page 18).
1 Selection of mirror 2 Touch pad for adjustment 3 Reversing position (electric/optional)
Retracting a door mirror
Manual retraction The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked. The mirrors can also be retracted manually. This can be useful when parking in tight spaces, such as on the car deck of a ferry. Remember to return the door mirrors to their normal positions before driving off.
Reversing position On certain model variants, the passenger- side mirror glass can be angled down to facilitate reversing. Press the button shown in the illustration. This is located under the touch pad. Return the mirror to its normal position by pressing the button again. The mirror will also return to its normal position if you drive forward approx- imately 22 yds. (20 meters).
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Interior rearview mirror with autodimming The system is activated when the forward- facing sensor detects that it is dark outside and the rear-facing sensor detects, for example, if the car following has not dimmed its headlights. The rearview mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver. This dark- ening is stepless. The mirror returns to its normal state when the strong light source diminishes. The autodimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear-view mirror. NOTE! Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction, as the rear-facing sensor may shaded by the trailer.
Mirror with autodimming 1 Forward-facing sensor 2 Autodimming ON/OFF 3 Rear-facing sensor
Mirror position lever 1 Normal position 2 Antidazzle position
Interior rearview mirror The interior rearview mirror is of the antidaz- zle type and can be deflected with the lever on its underside. Certain variants have an autodimming rearview mirror. The lever should be in the normal position when you adjust the mirror.
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Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass (certain variants only)
WARNING
Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of moving door or gate to prevent potential harm or damage. When programming the garage opener, you may be operating a garage door or gate operator. Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage. Do not use the garage opener with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards. (This includes any garage door opener model manufac- tured before April 1, 1982.). A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death.
Buttons for garage opener, autodimming and compass 1–3 Garage opener
4 LED 5 Autodimming/compass ON/OFF 6 Compass bearing
Retain your original garage door opener (transmitter) for future programming proce- dures (i.e., new vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed garage opener buttons be erased for security purposes, see page 132.
Preparations for first-time programming Before programming the garage opener for the first time, you must delete any factory codes. Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds. The garage opener is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time begin- ning with "Programming" - step 2. Programming The garage opener can record and store the frequencies of three different remote con- trols. The battery in the remote control should be fairly new for programming to work well. Do not repeat "Programming" - step two to train additional devices to a second or third button. Begin with "Programming" - step three. 1 Turn the ignition ON. 2 Press and hold the two outer buttons
(buttons one and three) - releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step two to program a second and/or third hand-held transmit- ter to the remaining two buttons.
3 Position the end of your hand-held
transmitter 1-3 inches (5-14 cm) away from the button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view.
antenna wire is attached to the motor- head unit.
8 Firmly press and release the "learn" or "smart" button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.)
Note: There are 30 seconds in which to ini- tiate step nine. 9 Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed button. Repeat the "press/hold/release" sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process. The garage opener should now activate your rolling code equipped device.
Note: To program the remaining two but- tons, begin with "Programming" - step three. Do not repeat step two.
The transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror.
4 Simultaneously press and hold both the
chosen and hand-held transmitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed.
Note: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 4 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator / Canadian Pro- gramming" section. 5 After the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, release both the mirror and hand-held transmit- ter buttons.
6 Press and hold the just-trained button
and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the button is pressed and released.
Note: To program the remaining two but- tons, begin with "Programming" - step three. Do not repeat step two. 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 device (most com- monly a garage door opener). 7 At the garage door opener receiver
(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging
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Gate Operator / Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after several seconds of transmission - which may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to "time-out" in the same manner. If you live in Canada or you are having diffi- culties programming a gate operator by using the "Programming" procedures (regardless of where you live), replace "Programming " step 4 with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" pro- cess to prevent possible overheating. 4 Continue to press and hold the button while you press and release - every two seconds ("cycle") your hand-held transmit- ter until the frequency signal has success- fully been accepted by the garage opener. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with "Programming" step five to complete.
NOTICE
Switch off the power supply to the garage door or gate (or park the car beyond the range of the remote control) while programming using the "cycling" method to prevent damaging the electrical motor.
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Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage opener using a button previously trained, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the desired button. DO
NOT release the button.
2 The indicator light will begin to flash after
20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with "Programming" - step 3.
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: (cid:127) Press and hold the two outer buttons until
the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds. The garage opener is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with "Programming" - step 3.
Opening a garage door To operate, simply press and release the programmed button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
Buttons for garage opener, autodimming and compass 1–3 Garage opener
4 LED 5 Autodimming/compass ON/OFF 6 Compass bearing
Autodimming Press button 5 briefly to switch autodimming on or off. When autodimming is switched on, a 1 is displayed briefly in the compass win- dow. A 0 indicates that autodimming is switched off. See page 129 for a description of operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of this device.
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Compass The compass is built into the rearview mir- ror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. The compass displays the car’s direction of travel: N, NE, E, etc. Switch the compass display on and off by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds, see illus- tration on page 132. Changing zones The earth’s magnetic field varies depending on one’s position on the globe. If you drive your car from one magnetic zone to another the compass setting will need to be changed to ensure a correct bearing. 1 Study the illustrations to determine the
correct zone.
2 Press and hold button 5 until "ZONE" is shown in the display on the mirror (6 s). The zone number is now also shown.
3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number. There are 15 zones from which to choose. Once the correct zone is selected, release the button and wait 4 seconds. The compass will now display the bearing.
Compass zones in USA
Compass zones in Canada
Calibration Calibration is performed automatically during travel. If, for any reason, a manual calibration is needed perform as follows: 1 Press and hold button 5 until "CAL" and
the compass bearing are displayed (approx. 9 s).
2 Drive in circles (max. 5 mph/8 km/h) or drive as normal until "CAL" is no longer displayed.
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Trunk
Folding down the rear seat, Sport Sedan
Convertible: The rear seat can not be folded.
WARNING
(cid:127) Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into
position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash.
(cid:127) Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk can climb to 160–180°F (70–80°C). Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke.
(cid:127) Keep hands well clear of all moving parts.
(cid:127) Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash. See also page 183.
(cid:127) When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the center safety belt is mounted in the backrest.
(cid:127) When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is
locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since other- wise objects in the trunk could force their way into the cabin during heavy breaking or a crash.
(cid:127) Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to
a suitable height before riding in the car.
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For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests. The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and the rear seat head restraints are fully lowered. 1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle in the
trunk.
2 Fold the backrest forward.
Note: When returning the backrest to its upright position, make sure that it locks properly in place and that the safety belt does not get caught.
If the left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the follow- ing message is displayed on the SID (equivalent message displayed for right-hand backrest):
Rear left seat backrest unlocked.
Trunk Release Handle, see page 137. Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, see page 138.
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Load-through hatch, Sport Sedan Convertible: There are no load-through hatch.
WARNING
(cid:127) Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle
safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury result- ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash.
(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its
handling characteristics (see page 268).
A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the parking brake. This avoids the danger of the car moving off if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear. (cid:127) Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle. There is a lock on the rear side of the hatch. Use this to lock or unlock the hatch. The position of the lock is designed to prevent unautho- rized persons from accessing the trunk from inside the cabin. To lock: Open the hatch and lock the lock. Close the hatch. The hatch is now locked. To unlock: Fold down the wide section of the backrest and unlock the lock. Alternatively, you can unlock the hatch from the trunk.
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(cid:127) Secure small items if the backrest is
folded down. Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury.
(cid:127) The elastic cargo net is only designed for light objects that are to be kept in place while driving
(cid:127) Elastic cargo net: WARNING. Avoid
eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage.
(cid:127) The rear seat must be in the upright
position to protect against load displacement in the event of a crash.
(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its handling char- acteristics (see page 268).
(cid:127) Match your speed and driving style to how the car is loaded. The handling characteristics of the car can be affected since a load in the trunk will alter the car’s center of gravity.
Trunk Release Handle
Tie down eyes in the trunk
Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside.
Tie down eyes 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 possible in the trunk.
NOTICE
The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release could damage it.
WARNING
(cid:127) Lay heavy bags on the floor. Place
smaller and lighter bags on top.
(cid:127) Secure heavy and bulky items using the four lashing eyes provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash.
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Trunk lighting On the underside of the parcel shelf is a light that is switched on and off when the trunk is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest The narrow section of the backrest can be opened in an emergency if the car is without electricity (not possible to open trunk lid) and you need to access the trunk for a warn- ing triangle, for example. (cid:127) Remove the cover and depress the yellow
lever forward.
Tools and spare wheel, see page 243.
Cover over emergency opening lever, on parcel shelf
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Economical driving_____ 173 Driving in cold weather__ 175 Driving in hot climates __ 177 Towing a trailer ________ 178 Driving with a roof rack
load ________________ 182 Driving with a load _____ 183 Driving with the trunk lid
open________________ 183 Driving in deep water ___ 183 Driving at night ________ 184 Towing the car_________ 184 Driving with the compact
spare tire ____________ 187 Jump starting _________ 187 For long trips __________ 190
Ignition switch ________ Steering wheel lock____ Starting the engine ____ Important considerations
for driving __________ Refueling ____________ Engine Break-in Period_ Manual transmission___ Automatic transmission Cruise control ________ Braking______________ Traction Control System (TCS) ______________
140 142 142
144 147 151 152 153 159 160
163
Electronic Stability
165 Program (ESP) ______ 167 Parking brake_________ Parking ______________ 167 Saab Parking Assistance 170
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Ignition switch
The ignition switch is located on the center
console between the front seats. In cars
with automatic transmission, the remote
control can only be removed when the
selector lever is in position P.
NOTICE
Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or liquid gets into it, the switch may not operate properly. If snow from clothing falls into the ignition switch and melts, the ignition switch can seize (freeze). Brush snow off clothing before getting into the car.
WARNING
• Always remove the remote control
before leaving children unattended in the car.
(cid:127) Apply the parking brake before remov-
ing the remote control.
(cid:127) Never remove the remote control
while the car is moving. This will acti- vate the steering wheel lock and make it impossible to steer the car.
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To allow the various systems in the car time to register that the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, do not turn the remote control for roughly half a second.
LOCK position The position lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting can be turned on. Cars with automatic transmission: Move the gear lever to P. The gear lever is locked in position. This is the only position in which the remote control can be removed. Cars with manual transmission: The remote control can be removed regardless of the position of the gear lever. OFF position Parts of the electrical system are operative. Do not leave the remote control in the OFF position with the engine not running as this could cause the battery to run flat in a matter of hours. Cars with automatic transmission: The gear lever is not locked. See also page 154. ON position The entire electrical system is operative. Do not leave the remote control in the ON position when the engine is not running. Turn the remote control to the OFF position to disconnect the electrical system. When you turn the remote control to ON, some indicator and warning lights will come on in the main instrument panel. These should go out after about 3 seconds. ST - starter position The starter motor operates (automatic transmission: selector lever must be in P or N) when the remote control is turned to this position. When released, the remote control will spring back to the ON position. The car has an electronic restart lock. If the engine fails to start, the remote control must first be turned back to a position between OFF and LOCK before the starter motor can be operated again.
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Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock is electronic. The
lock engages when the remote control is
removed from the ignition and unlocks when
the remote control is inserted. A click can be
heard when the steering wheel lock locks
and unlocks.
If the car is parked with one front wheel
touching the curb, for example, you may
need to turn the steering wheel slightly
when you insert the remote control to allow
the steering wheel lock to unlock. If you do
not succeed on first attempt you must
remove the remote control before trying
again. Turn the steering wheel and insert
the remote control into the ignition switch.
If the steering wheel lock does not disen-
gage it will not be possible to turn the remote
control in the ignition switch.
The following message is shown on the SID:
Steering wheel locked. Pull out key, turn steering wheel. Try again.
If a fault arises affecting the steering wheel lock, the following message will be displayed on the SID:
Starting the engine
Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop. Contact Saab dealer.
If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while the remote control is in the ignition switch, this may prevent the removal of the remote control or prevent the car from being restarted once the engine has been switched off. If you have to leave the car, lock the car by pressing down the lock buttons on the doors. Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key (see page 42). The car is now locked but the alarm is inactive.
WARNING
(cid:127) When starting the engine:
- Sit down in the driver’s seat. - Depress the clutch pedal fully. If the
gear lever is not in the neutral position, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed or the car will jump forwards or backwards, which may cause a crash.
- Never start the car from outside the
vehicle, e.g. through a window that is down. This could lead to serious personal injury.
(cid:127) Cars with automatic transmission:
select position P to remove the ignition key. The key can only be removed in this gear position.
(cid:127) Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to the danger of CO – always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage.
(cid:127) Do not rest or sleep in the car when
parked with the engine running. There is a risk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage.
(cid:127) There is also a danger of CO poison- ing if the exhaust system is leaking.
Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or loading it heavily before it has warmed up. Do not drive away before the warning and indicator lights have gone out. The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows: Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2 Depress the clutch pedal but do not
touch the accelerator.
3 Start the engine. Let the remote control spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly.
Allow the engine to idle for about 10 seconds. Do not apply full throttle for at least 3 minutes after starting.
Cars with automatic transmission The selector lever must be in the P or N position. 1 The selector lever must be in the P or N
position.
2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Note! Once the engine has started, the brake pedal will sink. This is perfectly normal.
3 Start the engine. Let the remote control spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly.
Allow the engine to idle for about 10 seconds. Do not apply full throttle for at least 3 minutes after starting.
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Useful tips on starting the engine If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather, proceed as follows: 1 Turn the ignition switch to ON (it is
essential that you turn the ignition to ON before depressing the accelerator). 2 Press the accelerator to the floor and run the starter motor for 5-10 seconds. This will prevent the engine being flooded (fully depressed accelerator cuts off the fuel supply).
3 Now start the engine in the normal way
- do not touch the accelerator.
If the engine stalls immediately after starting (e.g. if the clutch was released too quickly), do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine.
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Important
considerations for
driving
1 Starting and driving
(cid:127) Do not use full throttle until the engine
is warm, so as to avoid unnecessary
wear. If the needle of the turbo gauge
repeatedly enters the red zone, the
engine may suddenly lose power, due
to the initiation of a monitoring system
that limits the boost pressure. Contact
a Saab dealer as soon as possible.
(cid:127) Under certain barometric conditions
(high outside temperature and/or high altitude) the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen.
(cid:127) A protective function (interruption of the
fuel supply) limits the engine speed.
NOTICE
(cid:127) If the engine sounds strange there is a malfunction. Contact a Saab dealer immediately.
(cid:127) The use of fuel with too low an octane
rating can cause serious engine damage.
Limp-home The engine management system has a diagnostic feature that checks a number of internal functions. If a fault is detected in the throttle valve, the engine management system will set the throttle system to the limp-home mode. This means:
idling control will be poor (uneven idling since regulated by ignition and fuel supply)
(cid:127) engine performance will be reduced
the cruise control will not function the capacity of the A/C compressor will be limited.
2 Stopping the engine (cid:127) Do not rev the engine immediately
before switching it off - stop the engine when it is idling.
3 Regulating the charging pressure (cid:127) The system is optimized for AON 90. One of the advantages of boost pres- sure regulation is that the engine can also be run safely on gasoline with a lower octane rating, although not lower than AON 87. Severe engine damage will occur if gasoline lower than 87 octane is used. However, engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided. For optimum performance, use the recommended grade of fuel. (cid:127) The maximum boost pressure is regu- lated according to the tendency of the engine to knock. Short-lived knocking is perfectly normal. This can occur when the engine is running at about 3,000 rpm under a heavy load. The extent of this knocking will depend on the grade of fuel in the tank. Isolated instances of knocking can occur with low-octane fuel. This controlled form of knocking, followed by a reduction in the boost pressure, is a sign that the control system is work- ing normally, and is perfectly safe for the engine.
(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) If the diagnosis function detects a fault in the engine management system, the light "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" in the instrument panel will come on (see page 75). Have the car checked at a Saab dealer as soon as possible. The following message is shown on the SID:
Important considerations with catalytic converters The catalytic converter is an emission con- trol device incorporated in the car’s exhaust system. It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert, the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer (precious metal alloy).
Reduced engine power. Contact Saab dealer.
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter.
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:
NOTICE
"Engine malfunction (CHECK
If ENGINE)" warning light starts to flash (indicating that the engine is misfiring and the catalytic converter can be damaged), ease off the accelerator slightly. The light should go out or start to shine constantly. If the light continues to flash despite easing off the accelerator, you may continue to drive the car but at the mini- mum throttle permitted by the current traf- fic situation. Have the car checked as soon as possible at a Saab dealer.
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(cid:127) Have the car serviced regularly in accord-
ance with the service program.
(cid:127) Always be alert to any misfiring of the
engine (not running on all cylinders) and any loss of power or performance. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to a Saab dealer. If the engine fails to start (in severe cold or if the battery is flat), the car can be bump started (manual transmission only) or started using jump leads to a donor battery. However, as soon as you have started the engine, it is important that it runs on all cylinders. If it is misfiring, allow it to idle for up to 5 minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly. If, after this time, the engine still fails to run properly, switch off the engine to avoid serious damage to the catalytic converter. Contact a Saab dealer for advice.
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(cid:127) Never park the car on dry grass or other
combustible material. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could there- fore start a fire.
(cid:127) Never drive off if the engine is misfiring.
If you bump start the car when the engine is already at normal working temperature, the engine must start to run on all cylin- ders. Abort bump starting if the engine fails to start immediately.
Failure to strictly follow these instructions can result in damage to the catalytic con- verter and associated components, and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions.
NOTICE
If the car runs out of gas, air may be drawn in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating.
WARNING
If the engine is being run with the car on a rolling road or dynamometer, to ensure adequate cooling, air must be blown into the engine compartment and under the car at a rate equivalent to the ram-air effect that would obtain at the corre- sponding road speed.
Engine management system with catalytic converter 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor 3 Catalytic converter
(cid:127) Refueling
WARNING
Gasoline fumes are highly explosive. Therefore: (cid:127) never smoke while refueling (cid:127) never use gasoline for any purpose
other than as engine fuel
(cid:127) gasoline is extremely flammable and can cause severe burns. No open or exposed flames near gasoline
(cid:127) do not use a mobile phone at the same
time as refueling
Only use fuel from a well-known oil company. All Saab gasoline engines can be driven on gasoline with an octane rating between AON 87–93. The engine management system monitors the combustion and automatically adapts to the fuel used. Always use the correct grade of fuel: unleaded AON 87–93.
NOTICE
(cid:127) Do not overfill. Fuel should not come
right up the filler pipe as room for expansion is needed for when the temperature rises.
(cid:127) The use of fuel with too low an octane
rating can cause serious engine damage.
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For optimum performance Saab recom- mends: (cid:127) 2.0t engine 175 hp – AON 90. (cid:127) 2.0 Turbo engine 210 hp - AON 90. Sometimes, gasoline can contain a number of additives containing oxygen. The most common of these are alcohol or some type of ether. The maximum oxygen level is restricted by national regulations. If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used, the maximum levels approved by Saab are: 5 % by volume of methanol; or 10 % by volume of ethanol. The most common type of ether used is MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), of which fuel may contain a maximum of 15 % by volume. Refueling 1 Switch off the engine. 2 Open the filler cap, located in the right-
hand rear fender.
3 Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe and let the first mark (a ring, a pimple or the first spring- coil) rest on the flange. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in progress.
4 Cease refueling the first time the pump
stops.
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NOTICE
Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is needed when the temperature rises. (cid:127) Fill to maximum filling capacity. (cid:127) Stop filling after the first time that the nozzle trips to shut off the flow of fuel.
(cid:127) Filling capacity can differ between different fuel stations and outside temperature. Fuel tank volume when nozzle trips to shut off, may vary by 0.5 gal. (2 liters).
(cid:127) Do not fill fuel all the way up the filler pipe. The gasoline must be allowed room for expansion especially during hot weather.
Filler cap
Filler cap removed for refueling
The fuel door has a built in fuel cap holder slot located on the fuel door. Slide the white ring on the cap into the slot.
Filler cap Open the cap by turning it to the left. When you feel the spring release in the cap, pull the cap straight out. To secure the cap after refueling fit the cap to the fuel pipe and turn it to the right until three clicks are heard. The most effective way to prevent conden- sation forming in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems) is to keep the tank full. Refer to page 175 for information regarding gasoline anti-freeze.
Recommended fuel: For optimum performance we recommend 90 AON for 175 hp engines and 93 AON for 210 hp engines.