–
–
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Technical data
Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires
Tire size
All season tires 215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL
235/45 R17 94 V
Summer tires 235/45 R17 94 W
Winter tires 215/55 R16 93 Q
235/45 R17 94Q
Compact spare 3
125/85 R16 99 M
Spare wheel 3
215/55 R16 93V
Load/speed mph (km/h) *
Front psi/kPa
Rear psi/kPa
1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–5 pers./100– (160–)
35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
35/240
41/280
1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 1–5 pers./120– (190–)
35/240
35/240
41/280
35/240
35/240
41/280
1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)
35/240
41/280
36/250
42/290
35/240
41/280
36/250
42/290
Max 50 (80)
60/420 60/420
When the car has the same tire size, the same load/speed information applies as for the original tires.
* Do not exceed posted speed limits. By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the sur- rounding air temperature. The values for tire pressure in table above are for tires at 68°F (20°C). The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm (e.g. during highway driving), and decrease as they cool. When the temperature of the tires increases or decreases by 10 degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 2psi/10kPa.
Technical data
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Plates and labels When contacting your Saab dealer it may sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s vehicle identification, engine and gearbox numbers. 1 V.I.N. number and barcode, inside wind-
shield
2 Gearbox number 3 Engine number 4 USA: Label for color codes (trim and
body). Tire information label can be found on the B-pillar. See also page 251. Canada: Label for tire pressure and color codes (trim and body)
5 Certification label 6 Chassis number (stamped on body).
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Technical data
Position:
Vehicle identifi- cation number:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Y S 3 F D 4 9 Y X 7 1 016584
12
1 2 3 4 5 6
= identification codes for certain chassis components
1 Region ________ 2 Country _______ 3 Manufacturer ___ 4 Product line ____ 5 Model series ___
Y = Northern Europe
S = Sweden
3 = Saab Automobile AB
F = 9-3
B = 9-3 Linear
D = 9-3 Arc
F = 9-3 Aero
6 Body version ___
7 Gearbox _______
8 Engine variant __
9 Check digit_____ 10 Model year ____ 11 Factory _______
12 Serial number __
4 = 4-door
7 = Convertible
5 = 5-door
5 = 5-speed manual
6 = 6-speed manual
9 = 5-speed automatic
1 = 6-speed automatic
Y = 2.0 Turbo
U = V6 engine
0-9 or X
7 = 2007
1 = Trollhättan
6 = Graz
000001-999999
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295
Courtesy Headlamp Feature (cid:129) The length of time the lights are on. (cid:129) Whether the reversing light or tail lights
should come on as well as the dipped beam.
Automatic Climate System (ACC) (cid:129) Convertible: A/C compressor not
switched off when the soft top is open.
Several of the systems in your Saab can be customized to better suit your individual needs. Contact your Saab dealer
Central locking system Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed. We recommend that you consult a Saab dealer for further information. Listed below are a number of examples of programmable functions. (cid:129) Audible confirmation of arming/disarming
the car alarm.
(cid:129) Automatic unlocking when car stopped
and remote control removed from the igni- tion switch.
(cid:129) Trunk lid locked when car driven off or
30 s after being shut.
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Technical data
Warning and indications that can be shown on the SID Which warnings and indications that can be shown depends on engine variant and car specification.
Symbol Text
Antilock brake malfunc. Contact service.
Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop.
Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop.
Release park brake.
Oil pressure low. Make a safe stop.
Low engine oil level. Fill oil now.
Reduced engine power. Contact service.
Limited performance.
Coolant level low. Refill.
Hot engine. Make a safe stop. Idle engine.
Airbag malfunction. Contact service.
Gearbox malfunction. Limited performance.
Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop. Open hood.
Battery not charging. Make a safe stop.
Headlight levelling malfunction.
Tap brakes lightly before using cruise ctrl.
Traction control failure. Contact service.
Stability control failure. Contact service.
Washer fluid level low. Refill.
Key not accepted. Contact service.
Remote control battery low. Replace battery.
Number of keys: Active key number:
Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop.
Pull out key, turn steering wheel. Restart.
Theft protection failure. Contact service.
Alarm tripped during last arming period.
Rear left seat backrest unlocked.
Rear right seat backrest unlocked.
Parking assistance malfunction. Service.
Parking assistance sensor interference.
Technical data
297
Left rear taillight failure.
Right rear taillight failure.
Time for service.
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Close doors.
Left brake light failure
Left high beam failure.
Left low beam failure.
Rear fog light failure.
Right brake light failure.
Right high beam failure.
Right low beam failure.
High mounted stop light failure.
Left front turn signal failure.
Left rear turn signal failure.
Right front turn signal failure.
Right rear turn signal failure.
Right side-mounted turn signal failure.
Left side-mounted turn signal failure.
Left front position light failure.
Right front position light failure.
Left front fog light failure.
Right front fog light failure.
Left reversing light failure.
Right reversing light failure.
License plate light failure.
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Index
ABS brakes ____________________ 173
ACC _________________________ 107
Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 120
Air filter _______________________ 211
Airbag _________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes, Sport Sedan _____ 141
Anti-corrosion treatment __________ 267
Antilock braking system __________ 173
Anti-spin ______________________ 175
Ashtrays ______________________ 136
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights __________________ 89
Autodimming _______________ 125, 126
Automatic climate control (ACC) ____ 107
Automatic closing of moonroof _____ 131
Automatic closing of windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 122
Automatic transmission ___________ 165
Battery _______________________ 215
Bedding-in of new brake pads _____ 163
Before towing a trailer ____________ 193
Belt height, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi ____________________ 14
Brake fluid, grade _______________ 289
Brakes ________________________ 172
Braking _______________________ 172
Bulb changing __________________ 221
Bulb table _____________________ 235
Buying new tires ________________ 246
Cabin lighting, Convertible _________ 80
Cabin lighting, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi ___________________ 133
Calibrating front electric windows
with pinch protection _____________ 80
Calibration of windows, Sport Sedan
and SportCombi _______________ 123
Car alarm ______________________ 58
Car transport ___________________ 199
Care of air conditioning ___________ 270
Cargo guard ___________________ 150
Cargo guard, SportWagon ________ 150
Cargo net, SportCombi ___________ 147
Change of address notification _____ 276
Changing a tire _________________ 259
Changing bulbs _________________ 221
Changing the battery, remote control _ 56
Changing wiper blades ___________ 219
Checking the number of remote
controls _______________________ 55
Checks before towing a trailer _____ 193
Child safety _____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 54
Child seats _____________________ 24
Index
299
Cigarette lighter _________________ 136
Cleaning the engine bay __________ 263
Cleaning upholstery ______________ 262
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible ____________________ 70
Closing the soft top, Convertible _____ 66
Clutch interlock _________________ 164
Comfort opening of moonroof ______ 131
Comfort opening of windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 121
Compact spare _________________ 256
Compact spare wheel fitted, driving
with _________________________ 257
Compass ______________________ 129
Convertible _____________________ 63
Convertible, washing _____________ 264
Coolant _______________________ 211
Crash memory, see EDR _________ 278
Cruise control __________________ 171
Cup holder _____________________ 134
Date codes, tires ________________ 256
Deactivating rear windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 123
Deactivating the passenger door
window button, Convertible ________ 79
Deactivating the rear window
switches _____________________ 123
Deep water, driving through _______ 196
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 253
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Index
300
Determining correct load, tires _____ 255
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101
Direction indicators ______________ 101
Dome light, Convertible __________ 232
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 231
Donor battery, boost starting ______ 200
Door handles ___________________ 50
Door mirrors ___________________ 124
Drive belt ______________________ 218
Drive belt, length ________________ 287
Driver’s seat with memory _________ 21
Driving at night _________________ 197
Driving in cold climates ___________ 187
Driving in deep water ____________ 196
Driving in hot climates ____________ 189
Driving techniques ______________ 185
Driving with a compact wheel fitted _ 257
Driving with a heavy load on hilly
roads ________________________ 167
Driving with a load ______________ 196
Driving with a roof load ___________ 194
Driving with the trunk lid open ______ 196
EDR (Event Data Recorders) ______ 278
ESP, anti-skid system ____________ 177
Easy entry, Convertible ____________ 75
Economical motoring ____________ 185
Electric engine heater ____________ 186
Electric heating, front seats _______ 114
Electric windows ________________ 121
Electric windows, Convertible _______ 79
Electrical system, technical data ____ 286
Electrically adjustable seats ________ 20
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) __ 177
Electronic steering wheel lock ______ 154
Emergency opening of the narrow
backrest, Sport Sedan __________ 142
Emergency operation of the
moonroof _____________________ 132
Engine bay, cleaning _____________ 263
Engine heater __________________ 186
Engine immobilizer _______________ 57
Engine management system ______ 205
Engine number _________________ 293
Engine oil, checking _____________ 209
Engine oil, grade ________________ 284
Engine oil, volume _______________ 285
Engine temperature gauge _________ 90
Engine, description ______________ 204
Engine, technical data ____________ 283
Engines _______________________ 286
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ______ 278
Extra electrical socket ____________ 136
Facilitating entry to rear seat,
Convertible ____________________ 75
Factors affecting fuel consumption __ 185
Filler cap ______________________ 160
Filling a portable fuel container _____ 161
Filling up ______________________ 159
Flat spots, tires _________________ 245
Floor jack ______________________ 260
Folding down the rear seat
backrest, SportCombi ___________ 143
Folding down the rear seat,
Sport Sedan __________________ 138
Front fog lights __________________ 101
Front towing eye ________________ 197
Fuel container __________________ 161
Fuel gauge _____________________ 91
Fuel grade _____________________ 285
Fuel information _________________ 161
Functions, car alarm ______________ 60
Fuse panel in luggage compartment _ 239
Fuse table _____________________ 238
Fuses _________________________ 236
GDO, garage door opener _________ 126
Gearbox number ________________ 293
General safety instructions,
Convertible ____________________ 64
Glove box _____________________ 136
Glovebox lighting ________________ 233
Handbrake _____________________ 179
Hazard warning lights ____________ 102
Head restraint, Convertible _________ 76
Head restraints __________________ 23
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Headlight flasher ________________ 100
Headlight levelling ________________ 99
Headlights ______________________ 99
Hood _________________________ 204
Horn _________________________ 120
Horn button ____________________ 120
If a tire goes flat ________________ 250
Ignition switch __________________ 152
Immobilizer _____________________ 57
Important considerations for driving _ 156
Important information, petrol-engined
cars with catalytic converters _____ 157
Indicator lights ___________________ 84
Inflation, tires __________________ 243
Information about fuel ____________ 161
Instrument illumination, adjusting ___ 100
Interior lighting, Convertible ________ 80
Interior lighting, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi ___________________ 133
Interior rearview mirror ___________ 125
Intermittent malfunctioning, central
locking _______________________ 52
Jump starting __________________ 200
Key ___________________________ 50
Kick-down _____________________ 166
LATCH (child safety) ______________ 25
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 251
Labels and plates, location ________ 293
Lashing eyes, Sport Sedan ________ 141
Lashing eyes, SportCombi ________ 146
Laying the car up _______________ 181
Leather upholstery, cleaning _______ 263
Lighting in luggage compartment,
Convertible ____________________ 81
Limp-home ____________________ 157
Limp-home, automatic transmission _ 167
Load carriers, roof _______________ 194
Load indices, tires _______________ 252
Loading your vehicle _____________ 253
Load-through hatch, Sport Sedan ___ 140
Load-through hatch, SportCombi ___ 145
Locking a car with flat battery _______ 53
Locks __________________________ 50
Long-term parking _______________ 181
Luggage compartment ___________ 138
Luggage compartment lighting,
Convertible ____________________ 81
Luggage compartment lighting,
Sport Sedan ______________ 134, 142
Index
301
Luggage compartment lighting,
changing _____________________ 233
MAXI fuses ____________________ 237
Main instrument panel _____________ 84
Main/dipped beam _______________ 100
Maintenance schedule ___________ 274
Manual gear selection ____________ 170
Manual gearbox _________________ 164
Manual tripping of car alarm ________ 60
Materials used in the car,
reclamation ___________________ 269
Memory, driver’s seat _____________ 21
Messages on SID, Convertible ______ 73
Milometer _______________________ 92
Moonroof ______________________ 130
Mug holder ____________________ 134
New tires, buying ________________ 246
Night driving ___________________ 197
Number plate lighting, changing ____ 233
ORVR ________________________ 206
Oil capacity, engine ______________ 285
Opening handles _________________ 50
Opening the soft top, Convertible ____ 66
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Index
302
Outside mirrors _________________ 124
Owner assistance _______________ 276
Panic function, car alarm __________ 60
Park Brake Shift Lock ____________ 166
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary
override ______________________ 168
Parking _______________________ 179
Parking aid ____________________ 182
Parking brake __________________ 179
Parking on a hill ________________ 180
Pinch protection, electric windows,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 122
Pinch protection, moonroof ________ 132
Plates and labels, location ________ 293
Polishing and waxing ____________ 266
Poly-V-belt ____________________ 218
Portable fuel container ___________ 161
Position lights ___________________ 99
Power steering fluid, checking _____ 214
Power steering fluid, grade ________ 288
Pressure gauge _________________ 90
Pressure, tires __________________ 243
Profiles, customized settings _______ 96
Quality grading, tires _____________ 247
Quick guide, remote control ________ 51
Rain sensor ____________________ 104
Raising the soft top manually,
Convertible ____________________ 70
Reading lights, Convertible _________ 80
Rear fog light ___________________ 101
Rear seat, folding down, SportCombi 143
Rear seat, safety belts ____________ 17
Rear seats, folding down,
Sport Sedan __________________ 138
Rear towing eye ________________ 198
Rear windows, deactivating,
Sport Sedan and SportCombi _____ 123
Rearview mirrors ________________ 124
Recommendations for automatic
transmission, towing a trailer _____ 191
Recommendations for manual
gearbox, towing a trailer _________ 192
Recommended snow chains _______ 290
Refueling ______________________ 159
Remote control __________________ 50
Remote locking malfunction ________ 52
Replacement, wheel _____________ 249
Reporting safety defects __________ 277
Rev counter _____________________ 89
Reversing lights ________________ 102
Rollover Pop-up Bars, Convertible ___ 78
Roof carriers, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi without roof rails _____ 194
Roof carriers, SportCombi with roof
rails _________________________ 195
Roof lighting, Sport Sedan and
SportCombi ___________________ 133
Roof lighting, changing ___________ 231
Running-in _____________________ 163
SAHR, head restraint _____________ 23
SDM _________________________ 278
SID ___________________________ 91
SPA __________________________ 182
Saab Information Display __________ 91
Saab Parking Assistance _________ 182
Safety belts _____________________ 12
Safety belts, rear seat, Sport Sedan
and SportCombi ________________ 17
Seatbelts _______________________ 12
Seatbelts in rear seat, Convertible ___ 77
Seatbelts, care _________________ 262
Seatbelts, checking ______________ 262
Seats __________________________ 18
Securing a load _________________ 141
Sentronic, manual gear selection ___ 170
Service costs ___________________ 275
Service information ______________ 276
Service intervals ________________ 274
Service record retention __________ 275
Signalling, horn _________________ 120
Ski hatch, Sport Sedan ___________ 140
Ski hatch, SportCombi ____________ 145
Spare wheel ___________________ 256
Speed ratings, tires ______________ 252
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Speedometer ___________________ 89
Starting the engine ______________ 154
Steering wheel adjustment ________ 120
Steering wheel lock ______________ 154
Steps for determining correct load
limit _________________________ 255
Storage compartments ___________ 136
Sun visor ______________________ 134
Switches _______________________ 99
TCS __________________________ 175
Technical data _________________ 280
Textile carpeting, cleaning ________ 263
Tie down eyes, Sport Sedan _______ 141
Tie down eyes, SportCombi _______ 146
Tightening torque, wheels _________ 261
Tire chains ____________________ 250
Tire date code __________________ 256
Tire inspection and rotation _______ 244
Tire markings __________________ 252
Tire sidewall labeling ____________ 251
Tire sizes _____________________ 290
Tire terminology and definitions ____ 253
Tire, changing __________________ 259
Tire, spare _____________________ 256
Tires _________________________ 243
Tools and spare wheel ___________ 256
Touching up paintwork ___________ 266
Towbar _______________________ 190
Towbar load ___________________ 192
Towing _______________________ 197
Towing a trailer _________________ 190
Towing the car _________________ 198
Traction Control System (TCS) _____ 175
Transmission oil, checking ________ 211
Transmission oil, grade ___________ 287
Transmission, automatic __________ 165
Transmission, manual ____________ 164
Transporting the car _____________ 199
Treadwear indicators ____________ 246
Trip computer ___________________ 92
Trip meter ______________________ 92
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC _____ 269
Trunk lid, driving when open _______ 196
Trunk lid, opening ________________ 53
Turbo gauge ____________________ 90
Uniform tire quality grading ________ 247
Upholstery care _________________ 262
Upholstery, cleaning _____________ 262
Useful tips on night driving ________ 197
Useful tips on starting ____________ 155
Vanity mirror ___________________ 134
Vehicle Data Collection ___________ 278
Vehicle identification number ______ 293
Vehicle recovery ________________ 199
Index
303
Warning labels ____________________ 8
Warning lights ___________________ 84
Warning triangle ________________ 102
Warnings and messages on SID,
Convertible ____________________ 73
Washer fluid ___________________ 219
Washer jets ____________________ 220
Washers ______________________ 103
Washing ______________________ 263
Washing a Convertible ___________ 264
Waxing and polishing ____________ 266
Wear indicators, tires _____________ 246
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates? ______________________ 43
Wheel replacement ______________ 249
Wheels and tires, sizes ___________ 290
When it is time for new tires _______ 245
Windshield washers _____________ 103
Windshield wipers _______________ 103
Wing mirrors ___________________ 124
Winter driving __________________ 187
Winter tires ____________________ 256
Wiper blades ___________________ 219
Wipers ________________________ 103
Xenon headlights ________________ 222
Xenon headlights, head light levelling _ 99
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Notes
304
Notes
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Owner’s Manual
Saab 9-3 M2007
Safety Security 9-3 Convertible Instruments and controls
11
47
61
81
Interior equipment 117
Starting and driving 149
Car care 201
Customer Assistance and Information 273
Technical data 279
Index 299
© Saab Automobile AB 2006
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden
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Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari- ants, it does not specify the equipment or features included on individual models. Importation and distribution of Saab auto- mobiles, spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by Saab Cars USA, Inc. in the United States and by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada. We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and keep it in the car for future refer- ence.
3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). If you have any questions concerning your car, its equipment, the warranty conditions, etc., your Saab dealer will be pleased to help, or you may call the Saab Customer Assistance Center in the U.S. at 1-800-955- 9007 or email them at saab- [email protected]. In Canada, please contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999.
Enjoy the road ahead! Saab Automobile AB
Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts, exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB.
To find a specific item, use the overviews given on page 3–6. A list of content is given at the beginning of each section of the manual, and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book. Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Ser- vice Record booklet which contains impor- tant warranty information and specifies the regular maintenance to be carried out. Also included is a Quick Reference Guide, an Infotainment System manual, tire warran- ties and (U.S. customers), a dealer directory with Roadside Assistance Program infor- mation.
WARNING
Failure to heed warnings may cause personal injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE texts warns of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed.
Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorpo- rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice.
Fuel gauge __________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Speedometer ________________ Tachometer __________________ Temperature gauge____________ Turbo gauge _________________ Warning and indicator lights _____ Saab Information Display (SID)___
89
90
87
87
88
88
82
89
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Instrument panel
Cruise Control ___________ 169
Direction indicators _______ 100
High/low beam control stalk
98
Changing bulbs __________ 219
99
Front fog lights___________
97
Headlight levelling ________
98
High/low beam __________
97
Parking lights____________
Rear fog light____________
99
Replacing wiper blades ___ 217
Washers and wipers______ 101
Washer fluid ____________ 218
Automatic climate control __ 106
Car care and maintenance _ 268
Hazard warning lights_____ 100
Seat heating, ACC _______ 113
Ashtray _____________________ Cigarette lighter _______________
134
134
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Exterior
Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 265
Body __________________ 264
Service program _________ 274
Moonroof_______________ 128
Touching up paintwork ____ 264
Washing _______________ 261
Waxing and polishing _____ 264
Brake lights _____________ 227
Changing bulbs __________ 219
Light switches ___________
97
Taillights _______________ 227
Folding down the rear seat _ 136
Lighting ________________ 227
Load-through hatch_______ 138
Spare wheel ____________ 140
Tools __________________ 140
Trunk __________________ 136
Towing_________________ 195
Towing hook eyes ________ 195
Towing a trailer __________ 188
Maximum loads _______________ Mounting holes for roof carriers ___ Roof load ____________________
280
192
192
Hood _______________________ 202
Washing the engine bay_________ 261
Changing bulbs _________ 219
Dipswitch ______________
97
Direction indicators_______ 100
Front lights _____________ 221
Headlight levelling (xenon) _
97
Headlight switches _______
97
Headlight washers _______ 218
Central locking __________ Child safety locks ________ Lock buttons____________ Trunk lock ______________
48
52
48
51
Braking _____________________ Changing wheels______________ Spare wheel _________________ Tire pressure ________________ Tires _______________________ Wheels _____________________ Winter driving ________________
170
257
254
292
241
290
185
Economical motoring _____ 183
Fuel filler door __________ 157
Fuel gauge _____________
89
Fuel grade _____________ 285
Refueling ______________ 157
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Interior
Interior rearview mirror _________ Vanity mirror _________________ Door mirrors__________________
123
132
122
Interior lighting: changing bulbs ___ 232
Interior light switches ___________ 131
Moonroof ____________________ 128
Airbag _________________
32
Steering wheel adjustment _ 118
Steering _______________ 288
Fuses _________________ 234
Electric windows _________ 119
Child seats ________________ Folding down the rear seat ____ Rear seat__________________ Safety belts ________________ Seat adjustment ____________ Seat heating _______________ Upholstery care_____________
24
136
136
12
18
113
260
Ashtray and cigarette lighter _____ Break-In Period _______________ Driving in hot/cold climates ______ Ignition switch ________________ Parking brake_________________ Parking _____________________ Starting the engine ____________
134
161
185
150
177
177
152
32
Airbag_________________
52
Child safety locks ________
Child seats _____________
24
Safety belt care _________ 260
Safety belts ____________
12
Glove box ______________ 134
Storage compartments____ 134
Automatic transmission ___ 163
Changing gears _________ 162
Manual transmission _____ 162
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Engine bay, 4-cyl
Color code______________ 293
Engine number __________ 293
Gearbox number _________ 293
Warning labels __________
Vehicle identification number 293
Alternator_______________ 216
Drive belt _______________ 216
Exhaust emission control __ 155
Ignition system __________ 286
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 268
Spark plugs _____________ 286
Turbo gauge ____________
88
Engine oil: checking level __ 207
Engine: description ____________ Engine: technical data __________ Important considerations for driving Oil grade and viscosity__________
202
283
154
284
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 209
Driving in hot climates __________ 187
Radiator_____________________ 283
Temperature gauge ____________
88
ABS brakes_____________ 170
Brake pads _____________ 211
Brake system ___________ 289
Brake fluid______________ 211
Changing a fuse _________ 234
Fuse table _____________ 239
Fuses _________________ 234
Relays ________________ 239
Topping-up fluid _________ 218
Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 101
Washer fluid ____________ 218
Washer jets ____________ 218
Automatic transmission _________ Transmission: technical data _____ Manual transmission ___________
163
287
162
Power steering________________ Fluid: checking/topping up _______
212
212
Battery ______________________ 213
Battery charge ________________ 213
Jump starting _________________ 198
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Engine bay, 2.8 V6
Power steering___________ 212
Fluid: checking/topping up__ 212
Vehicle identification
number________________ 293
Colour code_____________ 293
Engine number __________ 293
Warning labels___________
Gearbox number _________ 293
Exhaust emission control __ 155
Drive belt _______________ 216
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 268
Alternator_______________ 216
Turbo gauge ____________
88
Spark plugs _____________ 286
Ignition system __________ 286
Engine: description ____________ Engine oil: topping up __________ Oil grade and viscosity__________ Engine: technical data __________ Important considerations for driving ___________________
202
207
284
283
154
Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 283
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 209
Driving in hot climates __________ 187
Temperature gauge ____________
88
ABS brakes_____________ 171
Brake pads _____________ 289
Brake system ___________ 170
Brake fluid______________ 211
Changing a fuse _________ 236
Fuses _________________ 234
Relays ________________ 239
Fuse table______________ 236
Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 101
Topping-up fluid _________ 218
Washer jets_____________ 218
Washer fluid ____________ 218
Automatic transmission _________ Manual gearbox_______________ Gearbox: technical data_________
163
162
287
Engine oil: checking level________
207
Battery ______________________ 213
Battery charge ________________ 213
Jump starting _________________ 198
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Warning labels
Radiator fan: Radiator fan may start at any time.
A/C system:
Refrigerant at high pressure.
Do not loosen or remove the A/C system fittings before discharging the A/C
system. Improper service methods may cause personal injury. System to be
serviced by qualified personnel only. For instructions consult dealer man-
ual.
The A/C system complies with SAE J639.
Charge: 680 g R134a.
Compressor oil: 150 cc PAG oil SP-10 alt.
Saab oil 4759106
LEVEL INDICATOR
DARK OK
CLEAR
LOW
P/N 127 93 955
Maintenance Free
12V 60Ah 580A (EN)
Battery: (cid:129) No sparks, flames or smoking (cid:129) Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury (cid:129) Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns (cid:129) Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast (cid:129) Do not tip battery. Do not open battery
(cid:129) NO SPARKS, FLAMES OR SMOKING (cid:129) SHIELD EYES (cid:129) KEEP OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN (cid:129) ACID (cid:129) SEE OWNER’S MANUAL (cid:129) EXPLOSIVE GAS
Coolant: Never open when engine hot!
CANADA NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE REMPLISSAGE AVANT DE L’ENLEVER. UTILISER SEULEMENT DU LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROV- ENANT D’UN CONTE- NANT SCELLÉ.
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Jack (cid:129) Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting
(cid:129) Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm
tire snow chains.
and level ground.
(cid:129) Never crawl underneath vehicle when it is jacked up. JACKING INSTRUCTION
EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS (cid:129) Children can be killed or serious injured by the air bag. (cid:129) The back seat is the safest place for children. (cid:129) Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. (cid:129) Always use seat belts and child restraints.
1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park. 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be
changed.
3 Crank jack so that vehicle begins to lift. 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit, loosen wheel bolts
one-half turn.
5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground. Loosen
wheel bolts completely and remove wheel.
6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so
wheel is not loose.
7 Lower vehicle. Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross
sequence.
Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon headlights.
Changing wheels: Use only on specified vehicle. Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg). Use on level firm ground only. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack, use vehicle support stands. No persons are to remain in the vehicle.
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Example of symbols that can be found in your car
No sparks, flames or smoking
Refer to the Owner’s Manual
Shield eyes
Keep out of reach of children
Battery acid contains sul- phuric acid
Airbag
Never place a rear-facing child seat in this seat
Electric windows
Deactivating of rear window switches
Risk of explosive gas
Central locking, lock
Central locking, unlock
Trunk lid, opening
Buckle up
Headlights
Windshield wipers
Windshield washers
Coolant tem- perature
No charge to battery
Radiator fan
Fuel
Direction indicators
Parking lights
Defroster
Foot brake
Hazard warn- ing lights
Rear window heating
Front fog lights
Rear fog light
Cabin fan
Coolant level
Engine oil pressure
ABS brakes
Electronic Stability Program
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Safety belts ___________ Seats ________________ Head restraints ________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________
12
18
23
24
32
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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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Safety belts
WARNING
(cid:129) Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic.
(cid:129) Safety belts must be worn at all times
by all occupants.
(cid:129) Child safety, see page 24. (cid:129) Check that the locking tongue is prop-
erly locked in the belt lock.
(cid:129) In the event of a crash, a rear-seat passenger not wearing a safety belt will be thrown forward against the front-seat backrests. The stresses imposed on the front seat passengers and belts are multiplied and can result in needless injury or even death for all car occupants.
Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. The results of studies show that it is equally important to wear safety belts in the rear seat as in the front seats. Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on, the safety belt reminder will come on if the driver or/ and the front seat passenger has not buck- led up. The reminder for the driver is in the main instrument and for the front seat passenger on the instrument panel. The reminder for the driver has an additional audible signal which sounds for 6 seconds, or until the driver fastens his belt. The following applies to the both front seats: If the belt is not fastened before the car starts to move there will be an additional reminder when the speed exceeds 15 mph. The text Use your seatbelt. is lit on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. If the belt is not fastened then an audible signal will come on after 30 seconds. The text in the SID can be turned off by the CLR-button on the steering wheel.
Driver seat safety belt reminder
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Correct seating position
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(cid:129) Refrain from tilting the backrest more than
necessary, as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position.
(cid:129) Only one person per safety belt! (cid:129) For most of the time a safety belt is worn, the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement. The retractor locks up auto- matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs.
(cid:129) Children up to 6 years of age must always
be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10.
(cid:129) Children who have grown out of a child
seat should be restrained by the car’s standard three-point belts. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat. If it is, a booster seat/cush- ion may be necessary.
Correct position for safety belt
WARNING
Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important. (cid:129) An out of position safety belt can result
in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a crash (submarining) and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen.
(cid:129) Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm.
(cid:129) Two people must never share one safety belt. In the event of a crash those sharing a belt risk being crushed together and injured.
Consider this:
(cid:129) Position the lap strap snugly and low
across the hips so that it just touches the thighs.
The shoulder strap must be as far in on the shoulder as possible.
(cid:129) Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted
or rubbing against any sharp edges.
(cid:129) There should not be any slack in the belt. Pull the belt tight – particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn. It is advisable to remove thick items of clothing.
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To fasten the belt
Press the red button to release the belt
Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Position the lap part low across the hips. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part. The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible.
Press the red button on the belt buckle to release the belt. The front safety belts have their lower anchorage points on the seats. The safety belts follow the seats when the legroom is adjusted. Refer to page 260 for how to check the func- tion of the safety belts, cleaning, etc.
The belt guide on door pillar, Sport Sedan and SportCombi
Belt height adjustment, Sport Sedan and SportCombi The belt guide on the door pillar for the front safety belts can be set at different heights. The front belt guide in the Convertible is not adjustable due to the belt being incorpo- rated into the seat.
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Adjust the belt so that it is as high up as possible without rubbing against the neck. To avoid chafing in the case of a short person, the guide can be lowered until the belt comes about an inch (a few centime- ters) from the throat but still provides safe restraint. Raise the belt guide by pushing it upward to the desired position. To lower it, depress the catch release button while lowering the guide. Check that the guide locks in its new position.
Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The lap belt should be placed low, across the hips and over the upper thighs.
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Safety belt pretensioners
WARNING
If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected and replaced as necessary. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for any necessary repairs.
Sport Sedan and SportCombi: The front safety belts are equipped with pretension- ers and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The safety belt pretension- ers are only activated if the safety belt in question is in use but not activated should the car roll over. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by tensioning the belt. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "slacken- ing" the safety belt slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic energy as gradually as possi- ble.
Convertible: The front and rear safety belts are equipped with pretensioners and force limiters. The pretensioners are activated in the event of a violent frontal or side-on crash. The front safety belt pretensioners are only activated if the safety belt in ques- tion is in use. The safety belt pretensioners serve to reduce the movement of the body by ten- sioning the belt, including in a roll over crash. The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by "slackening" the safety belt slightly to absorb the body’s kinetic energy as gradually as possible.
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Rear safety belts, Sport Sedan and SportCombi
The belt must be as far in on the shoulder as possible. Press the red button on the buckle to release the belt.
See page 260 for the checking of belt func- tion, cleaning, etc.
Securing an item on the rear seat
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Safety belts, rear seat, Sport
Sedan and SportCombi
Safety belts rear seat, Convertible, see
page 75
WARNING
(cid:129) Make sure that the belt does not
become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 136).
(cid:129) If cargo has to be placed on a seat, it
must be properly secured with the safety belt. This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or a crash, which could cause personal injury.
(cid:129) Check that the belt is not twisted or
lying against sharp edges.
(cid:129) Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle. The buckles for the center and left-hand rear seats are close together.
The three rear seats all have three-point safety belts with inertia reels. Fasten the belts by pulling the belt across you and inserting the tongue into the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part.
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Seats
WARNING
Never adjust the driver’s seat except when the car is stationary.
Manually adjusted front seats 3
The following front seat adjustments can be
made to achieve a comfortable driving
position:
(cid:129) Height 3
(cid:129) Legroom
(cid:129) Backrest rake angle
(cid:129) Lumbar support firmness 3
(cid:129) Head restraint height
We recommend that adjustments to the driver’s seat be performed in the following order: 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Backrest rake angle 4 Head restraint height Lastly, adjust the position of the steering wheel (see page 118).
Electrically adjustable front seats 3
See page 20.
Electric heating, front seats 3
See pages 113.
Height adjustment 3
Lift the lever to raise the seat. The lever is
spring-loaded to return to its neutral posi-
tion. Repeated lifting of the lever will
increase the height in steps.
Press down the lever to lower the seat.
Repeated downward presses of the lever
will lower the seat in steps.
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Adjusting the legroom
Adjusting the backrest
Adjusting the lumbar support
Legroom adjustment Lift the lever under the front of the seat and slide the seat to the desired position.
Backrest rake angle
WARNING
Lumbar support 3
Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by
turning the knob.
WARNING
Check that the seat is locked in the new position. If not, it may move while the car is being driven and it could result in injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in particular a rear-end crash.
To find the most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest.
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Electrically adjustable front
seats 3
WARNING
(cid:129) The seats are actuated by powerful
motors. Bear this in mind when adjust- ing the seat, and make sure that noth- ing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that nothing can be trapped behind the seat when adjusting it.
(cid:129) Bear in mind that children can be
injured if they play with the electrically- operated seats.
(cid:129) Always remove the remote control when you leave the car to prevent personal injury caused by the electri- cally adjustable seats, for example, due to children playing. Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, see page 21.
With the doors closed the seats can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON. However, there are two exceptions: (cid:129) To facilitate getting into the car, both
seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open.
(cid:129) The seats can be adjusted up to
2 minutes after both doors have been closed (applicable only to cars without window and sunroof pinch protection).
Adjusting the height and angle
Adjusting the legroom
Height adjustment and seat angle Adjust the height of the seat with the rear section of the front lever. Adjust the angle of the seat with the front section of the front lever.
Legroom adjustment Adjust the legroom with the front lever.
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Adjusting the rake angle
Backrest rake angle
WARNING
The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in particular a rear-end crash.
Adjust the rake angle of the backrest with the rear lever.
Adjusting the lumbar support Driver’s seat in Sport Sedan and Sport- Combi
Lumbar support 3
Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by
turning the knob.
Memory function buttons
Memory function 3
WARNING
The legroom of the electrically operated driver’s seat can always be adjusted, whether or not a front door is open and irrespective of the position of the ignition switch.
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When the ignition is ON, all seat settings can be adjusted. When the door is open and before the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, all seat settings can be adjusted for up to 20 minutes. The memory also includes the door mirror settings.
Storing and restoring settings 1 Adjust the seat and the door mirrors. The lumbar support is not included by the memory function.
2 Press and hold the M-button and then press one of the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3). A chime will sound to confirm that the settings have been saved.
To recall programmed settings, press and hold the desired memory button until the seat and door mirrors adopt their pro- grammed positions. The memory function also includes the door mirror settings. To facilitate reversing, the passenger-side door mirror can be angled down, refer to page 122.
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Head restraints Sport Sedan and SportCombi Head restraint, Convertible, see page 74.
WARNING
(cid:129) Adjust the head restraint so that the head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height, thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash.
(cid:129) Raise the head restraints in the seats
that are occupied.
The front seats are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These are designed to reduce the risk of neck injury if the car is hit from behind. The SAHR is a mechanical system, actu- ated by body weight. The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest, where it is con- nected to the head restraint.
In the event of a rear-end crash, the body is forced back against the backrest. This, in turn, causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upward, thus limiting the backward movement of the head. Therefore, the SAHR does not normally need to be replaced or repaired after a rear- end crash. The front and rear head restraints can be raised and lowered to a number of positions. The front seat head restraints must be set at a height where at least one notch is visible on the rear of the head restraint stem (pole). In this position the vertical distance between the top of the seat back and the head restraint should be greater than 30 mm when measured at the rear. Under no circumstances should the front seat head restraint be forced down below this position. (cid:129) Raising: grasp the head restraint on both
sides and pull it straight up.
(cid:129) Lowering: Press the head restraint
forward and downward.
The rear head restraints can be fully low- ered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied.
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Child safety
WARNING
(cid:129) Children must always be suitably
restrained in the car.
(cid:129) DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur (cid:129) Children 12 and under or shorter than 150 cm (59 inches) can be killed by the airbag
(cid:129) The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place
for children
(cid:129) NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in
the front
(cid:129) Sit as far back as possible from the
airbag
(cid:129) ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and
CHILD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
WARNING
Protect children from getting trapped in the trunk of your car (cid:129) Teach children not to play in or around
cars.
(cid:129) Watch children when loading or
unloading the car so they don´t get locked in by mistake.
(cid:129) Always lock the doors and trunk of
your car, and keep the keys out of chil- dren´s sight and reach.
(cid:129) Keep the rear fold-down seat closed to help prevent children from getting into the trunk from inside the car.
(cid:129) Never leave children unattended in a
car, even for a short time.
– Children can suffer heat stroke,
perhaps die, in a matter of minutes.
– Children can put the car into gear and
hurt themselves or others.
(cid:129) At gas stations, take the remote
control out of the car while filling the tank.
(cid:129) Never allow children to climb on top of
or under motor vehicles.
(cid:129) Always look for children before back- ing your car out of a garage or drive- way.
(cid:129) To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning,
never let a car idle in an enclosed garage.
(cid:129) Supervise young children around
buckets of water while washing your car. Small children can drown in a short time in less than an inch of water.
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General information on child safety The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Children travel most safely when properly restrained. However, the type of restraint must be appropriate for the size of the child. We recommend that you always consult your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, child restraint or booster cushion. Make sure you are acquainted with the legal requirements for seating children in the car. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions sup- plied by the child restraint manufacturer. Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac- turer’s child restraint instructions. Saab recommends the use of a rear- facing child seat for as long as this is possible - for all children under 18 kg (40 lbs.) as a minimum. Use a child seat approved for the weight of the child. Saab recommends the use of a booster seat for children up to the length of 150 cm (4 ft 11 in.) or the weight of 36 kg (80 lbs.).
LATCH LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers for CHildren) is a US/Canadian safety stan- dard for a uniform method of fitting child restraints without using the standard safety belts. Only certain child restraints are equipped to utilize the LATCH system. The LATCH system is installed in the car to facilitate proper fitting of child restraints designed for and equipped with LATCH attachments.
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The LATCH system consists of top tether and lower anchorages . In this vehicle, LATCH is installed at the two outboard seat- ing positions in the rear seat, and there is a top tether on the rear center position (not Convertible). The top tethers are located on top of the parcel shelf (Sport Sedan), see page 28, on the back of the rear seat (SportCombi), see page 29 and behind the head restraints (Convertible) see page 30. The lower anchorages are located where the seat cushion and seat back come together. There is a label above the anchor- ages, see picture on next page. Label consists of a symbol of a child restrained in a seat inside a circle. When fitting child restraints in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the child restraint manufacturer. If you have any questions regarding LATCH please contact your Saab dealer.
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Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Sport Sedan and SportCombi
Lower anchorages in the rear seat, Convertible
Lower anchor and top tether anchor loca- tions, Sport Sedan and SportCombi. Convertible has two top tether anchors, one behind each head restraint
(Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. The right side and left side rear passenger seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
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Rigid 2-point lower anchorage with top tether
Semi-rigid 2-point lower anchorage with top tether
Use the integrated harness to restraint the child, according to the child restraint manu- facturers instructions. The availability of LATCH child restraints is limited.
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LATCH child seat installation Before starting the installation, please read through this instruction, and the child seat installation instruction. 1 Place the child restraint on one of the
designated outboard rear seat cush- ions.
2 Slide the attachment on the child
restraint in between the seat cushion and backrest.
3 Press the child restraint down on the
seat, 1 in illustration.
4 Press the child restraint rearward, lining