2008 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

To start the alarm manually proceed as follows:

(cid:127) Press and hold the

button on the remote control for more than

2 seconds, or if you are sitting in the car...

(cid:127) Press and hold the

or

for more than 2 seconds.

button on one of the front doors

To switch off the alarm: (cid:127) Press one of the remote control buttons or, if you are sitting in the

car, the

or

buttons on one of the front doors.

Remote control battery

Overview of functions

Locking/arming Direction indicators flash once. Unlocking/ Direction indicators flash twice. disarming Unlocking/ disarming trunk lid Alarm triggered Direction indicators flash for 5 min.

Direction indicators flash three times.

The horn sounds for 30-second intervals with 10-second breaks (max. 10 cycles) or until you press one of the remote control buttons or turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Remote control Normal range: 5–16 yds. (5–15 metres).

In favorable conditions the range can be signifi- cantly greater. Normal life: approx. 4 years. Change the battery when the SID displays: Remote control battery low. Replace battery. See Changing the key battery, page 54.

Some car alarm functions and indications can be reprogrammed. Contact a Saab dealer for details of the possibilities and refer to page 299.

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Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages

Activity Arming (delay period) Alarm armed Disarming Alarm not armed A door, the hood or the tailgate is open or opened during the delay period. Car immobilized but not locked. Off. Change of status of immobilizer system, valid remote control inserted or removed from ignition switch.

LED signal Illuminates for 11 seconds. Flashes once every 3 seconds. Extinguishes. Off. Flashes for 11 s then flashes once every 3 seconds.

Double-flashes for 3 seconds.

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SID message Key not accepted. Contact service. Remote control battery low. Replace battery. Number of keys: Active key number:

Alarm tripped during last arming period.

Reason/action Error when remote control inserted into ignition switch. Battery needs replacing. See page 54. Check of the number of remote controls programmed for your car. See page 53. The alarm has been tripped since the car was last locked.

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Rollover Pop-up Bars ___ Electric windows_______ Interior lighting ________ Unlocking the trunk lid

manually ____________

Placing two golf bags

in the trunk __________

76 77 78

79

80

62 63

68

71 73 74

75

Advice on soft top

operation ___________ Operating the soft top __ Raising the soft top

manually ___________

SID warnings and

messages __________ "Easy entry"__________ Head restraints _______ Safety belts, rear seat,

Convertible _________

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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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Advice on soft top operation (cid:127) Once you have raised the soft top and

before driving off, always check that the soft top is properly engaged with the wind- shield rail, see page 66.

(cid:127) Once you have folded the soft top and

before driving off, check that the soft top cover is locked, see page 64.

(cid:127) Do not operate the soft top in tempera-

tures below 23 °F (–5 °C).

(cid:127) Note that certain automatic car washes can damage the soft top. This applies to car washes that use mechanical feelers bearing against the body. Saab advises against washing the Convertible in an automatic car wash.

(cid:127) After rain or washing the car, allow the soft

top to dry completely before folding it. Folding a wet or damp soft top can cause water damage in the car and mildew to form on the soft top.

WARNING

(cid:127) Never touch the hinges and struts of the soft top nor the upper rail of the windshield while operating the soft top.

(cid:127) Do not operate the soft top while there

are bystanders close to the car.

(cid:127) Roof racks and ski holders must not be

mounted on the soft top.

(cid:127) Under no circumstances should anything be put into the stowage space of the soft top (under the soft top cover) since this could cause an obstruction when the soft top is being folded away.

(cid:127) Do not place any objects on the covers

over the roll bars as this can hamper their function.

(cid:127) When operating the soft top, raise or fold

it fully until notified that operation is complete by the SID. Do not leave the soft top partially open/closed. If the soft top is left in an intermediate position it will collapse progressively after 20 seconds to prevent overloading the drive system.

(cid:127) Washing the soft top, see page 267.

Read the "Advice on soft top operation" section on page 62 before operating the soft top. The soft top is operated with the switch on the instrument panel. Hold the switch in the desired position until the soft top is fully folded or raised. The completion of folding or raising the soft top is indicated by a chime. Error messages that can appear on the SID are shown on page 71.

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Switch for operating the soft top a Raising b Folding

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Operating the soft top

WARNING

(cid:127) Do not touch the hinges or struts of the

soft top during opening due to the pinch hazard.

(cid:127) Keep children out of reach. (cid:127) Do not operate the soft top while there

are bystanders close to the car.

(cid:127) Make sure that the soft top cover has locked properly after folding the soft top.

(cid:127) Check that the soft top engages prop-

erly with the upper edge of the wind- shield after raising.

NOTE

If you drive off while raising or folding the soft top, operation is halted when the speed of the car exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h). This speed can be pro- grammed (0–20 mph/0–30 km/h). We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. The movement of the car and force of the wind can seriously damage the components of the soft top system.

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Opening The following conditions must be fulfilled for the soft top to be folded: (cid:127) Vehicle speed must not exceed 20 mph

(30 km/h).

(cid:127) Battery voltage must exceed 10 V. (cid:127) Outside temperature must exceed 23 °F

(–5 °C).

(cid:127) The trunk lid must be locked. (cid:127) There must be sufficient space in the

trunk for the soft top.

2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is fully folded and the soft top cover raised. Completed folding is indi- cated by a chime. If there is a malfunc- tion a text message will be shown on the SID. Refer to page 71. Do not press any of the buttons on the same section of the instrument panel as the soft top switch while folding the soft top. This will cause the soft top to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds. If you continue to hold the button after the chime, all the windows will open after a brief delay.

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You can fold the soft top when outside the car by pressing and holding the (unlock) button on the remote control. See also page 121.

Folding

1 Start the engine and let it idle. Clearance for soft top operation: height, min. 7.2 ft (2.2 m); behind car, min. 2" (5 cm).

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1 Rear window raised. Soft top storage in

luggage compartment lowered.

3 Soft top folded.

2 The soft top cover is opened.

4 The soft top cover is closed.

a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm)

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Raising The following conditions must be fulfilled for raising the soft top: (cid:127) Vehicle speed must not exceed

20 mph (30 km/h).

(cid:127) Battery voltage must exceed 10 V. (cid:127) The trunk lid must be locked.

2 Press and hold the soft top button until the soft top is fully raised and the soft top cover closed. Completed raising is indi- cated by a chime. If there is a malfunc- tion a text message will be shown on the SID. Refer to page 71. Do not press any of the buttons on the same section of the instrument panel as the soft top switch while raising the soft top. This will cause the soft top to stop and then sink after about 20 seconds.

All side windows are opened slightly to pro- tect the seals when the soft top is raised. Check that the hooks in the soft top hold it securely to the upper edge of the wind- shield. If you hold the button pressed up after the chime, all the windows will be closed after a short delay.

Raising

1 Start the engine and let it idle. Clearance for soft top operation: height, min. 7.2 ft (2.2 m); behind car, min. 2" (5 cm).

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1 The soft top cover is opened.

2 The soft top is raised.

3 The soft top cover is closed. 4 The rear window is lowered.

a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) b 2" (5 cm

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Raising the soft top manually

WARNING

Only raise the soft top manually in an emergency (e.g. due to an electrical fault). Do not touch the soft top button on the instrument panel while closing the soft top manually. This could cause personal injury and damage the soft top mecha- nism. Do not fold the soft top having closed it manually. This can damage the soft top mechanism.

If the soft top has been folded mechanically there will be a delay of 20 seconds before it is possible to raise it manually (the pressure must be released from the hydraulic sys- tem). If the car is without electrical power, the trunk must be unlocked manually. Refer to page 79.

Wire catch for unlocking soft top cover

1 Find the lug wrench, Allen key and

screwdriver located under the luggage compartment floor.

2 Remove the two covers from the side trim in the trunk, one from either side. If there are two of you, it is easiest if you stand on either side of the car and perform steps 3-6 and 9-10 together. 3 Unlock the soft top cover by pressing

forward the two wire catches, one on the left and one on right-hand side.

4 Close the trunk lid fully as otherwise it

will obstruct the soft top cover.

Tools under luggage compartment floor

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Soft top cover opened

Manual closing started

Soft top pulled towards windshield

5 Open the soft top cover, upward and

backward.

6 Tip forward the front seat backrests.

WARNING

(cid:127) Do not touch the hinges and struts of

the soft top during raising.

(cid:127) Keep your hands clear of the front

windshield rail.

(cid:127) Pinch hazard may cause personal

injury.

7 Before raising the soft top, the two

catches in the leading edge of the soft top must be opened. Stand in the rear seat and pry off the cover with the screw- driver (the cover is fitted on the covering in between the catches). Using the tool (the lug wrench and the Allen key), turn clockwise to open the catches. Stand in the rear seat and raise the soft top. Pull it towards the windshield. This operation requires 7.2 ft (2.2 m) of verti- cal clearance.

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Soft top locked to windshield rail

Closing the soft top cover

Rear window locked to soft top cover

8 Sit in one of the front seats and lock the soft top to the windshield rail. Use the lug wrench and the Allen key. Turn roughly 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Check that the soft top is properly locked in place by pressing up the front edge. The soft top must not move upward.

9 Lift up the rear window fully and hold it there. Close the soft top cover. It is not possible to lock the soft top cover after manual raising.

NOTE

To avoid damaging the paintwork on the soft top cover and the trunk lid, take care when closing the soft top cover.

10 Press down the rear edge of the soft top

as far as possible towards the soft top cover.

11 Now lock the rear window to the soft top cover. Sit in the rear seat and insert the tool (the same tool as used to lock the soft top to the windshield rail) into the hexagonal hole in the soft top mecha- nism. Turn roughly 1/4 turn, counter- clockwise on the right had side of the soft top and clockwise on the left-hand side. Look at the soft top cover when locking the rear window. The rear window must make a tight seal against the soft top cover.

The soft top system must be checked and rectified without delay. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.

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SID warnings and messages The following messages associated with the soft top system and can be displayed on the SID together with a chime:

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Soft top front not locked.

Cause Failure of the soft top to lock automatically to the windshield.

Suitable action (cid:127) Move the car so that it is standing level if on

a steep slope.

(cid:127) Press the soft top button to fold the soft top

slightly. Fold the soft top again.

Soft top power pack overheated.

This message appears if the soft top is operated continuously for more than 3 minutes.

Wait 6 minutes to allow the hydraulic pump to cool down.

Displayed if the soft top is folded at temperatures below 23 °F (–5 °C).

Move the object hindering soft top operation.

Move goods away from soft top storage area.

Operation at low temp. may damage soft top.

Only manual operation possible.

Soft top cover not locked. Try again.

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The voltage of the car battery is too low to allow soft top operation.

Battery low.

Soft top obstructed. Clear obstacles.

Complete soft top operation to open trunk.

Complete soft top operation before driving Close trunk.

Complete soft top operation.

Complete soft top operation.

Close the trunk lid.

Driver seat unlocked.

The backrest is not locked.

Raise the backrest fully to locked position, see page 73.

Passenger front seat unlocked.

The backrest is not locked.

Raise the backrest fully to locked position, see page 73.

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"Easy entry"

WARNING

(cid:127) Always check that the backrest locks

properly when returned to normal position.

(cid:127) Check that the fore-and-aft position of the seat is properly locked. The back- rest and the entire belt-in seat must be locked in position; otherwise the occu- pant of the seat is at risk of injury during braking or in the event of a crash, especially if a rear-facing child seat is fitted behind the backrest.

To facilitate getting in and out of the rear seat, the front seats can be slid forward.

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"Easy entry" function. Illustration shows an electrically adjustable seat 3

Manually adjusted passenger seats 3333
1 Raise the handle by the head restraint

on the seat.

Electrically adjustable front seats 3333
1 Raise the handle by the head restraint

on the seat.

Repositioning (seats without memory) 1 Tip the backrest back but not to its

normal position.

2 Tip the backrest and slide the seat

forward.

Repositioning 1 Tip back the backrest. 2 Slide the seat back to the desired

position.

Make sure the backrest and seat are prop- erly locked in position.

2 Tip the backrest forward. 3 The seat now moves to its foremost

position.

Repositioning 1 Tip the backrest back to its normal

position.

2 Raise and hold the handle while the seat

is moved back. Release the handle when the seat has been moved to the required position.

2 Raise and hold the handle until the seat

has returned to its previous position.

3 Release the handle and move the back-

rest to locked position.

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Head restraints

WARNING

(cid:127) 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:127) 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 lim- iting the backward movement of the head.

Front head restraint

Rear head restraint

The front head restraints can be raised and lowered to a number of positions, the rear has two positions. (cid:127) Raising: grasp the head restraint on both

sides and pull it straight up.

(cid:127) Lowering the front head restraints: press

in the left catch and press the head restraint down.

The rear head restraints can be fully lowered to improve rearward vision when the rear seats are unoccupied.

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Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible The two rear seats have three-point safety belts with inertia reels. 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. Refer to page 266 for how to check the func- tion of the safety belts, cleaning, etc.

Safety belts, rear seat, Convertible

WARNING

(cid:127) 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:127) Check that the belt is not twisted or

lying against sharp edges.

(cid:127) Make sure you use the correct safety-

belt buckle.

For how to secure loads on the rear seat, refer to page 17.

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Rollover Pop-up Bars The Rollover Pop Up Bars, which are located behind each rear seat head restraint, are designed to deploy in the event of a crash or rollover.

WARNING

You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt - even if you have airbags and Roll- over Pop Up Bars. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. (cid:127) The Rollover Pop Up Bars have pow-

erful springs that rapidly extend the bars in rollover crashes, as well as in moderate to severe crashes in which the airbags deploy. Rollover Pop Up Bars are supplemental to the safety belts. They are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them.

(cid:127) Rollover Pop Up Bars deploy with

great force, and you could be injured if your arm or other body part, or if an object is covering the bars when they deploy. Don't put anything on the cover of the Rollover Pop Up Bars. The path of the Rollover Pop Up Bars must be kept clear.

(cid:127) The Rollover Pop Up Bars are

designed to deploy only once. If they deploy, take your vehicle to a work- shop immediately to have the Rollover Pop Up Bars repaired so that they operate properly in the event of a crash or rollover. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.

NOTE

To avoid the risk of damage to the soft top do not operated the soft top while the bars are extended.

Rollover Pop-up Bars

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Electric windows

WARNING

Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the side windows. May cause serious or fatal injuries! (cid:127) 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.

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To close Soft top raised – The windows are operated individually. Soft top folded – The button for the front window closes both side windows.

Automatic closing of a front side window Raise the button all the way and release it. The rear side window must be fully closed. Pinch protection 3 is available for the front side windows. For further information on the electric win- dows, refer to page 121. Deactivating the passenger door window button

With the button on the driver’s door, you can deactivate the window button on the passenger door. The illuminated switch will change color from green to amber (deactivated).

Window switches

To open Soft top raised – The windows open individ- ually. Soft top folded – The button for the front window opens both side windows.

Automatic opening Press the button all the way down and release it. If the soft top is folded, the rear side window is also lowered.

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Calibrating front electric windows with pinch protection 3333
The window lifts should be calibrated if auto- matic closing does not work or if the battery has been disconnected. The pinch protec- tion will not work if the windows are not calibrated. Perform calibration as follows: 1 Make sure the soft top is raised. 2 Make sure the doors are closed. 3 Let the engine idle. 4 Press and hold the soft top button up

until a chime sounds. During calibration, the four windows will be raised and lowered several times.

If calibration fails twice in a row, have the car checked and rectified. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.

Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of a front roof light, two front reading lights, footfall lighting and courtesy lighting in the doors. The light switches are located in the roof console.

The cabin lighting comes on (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 seconds after closing all

doors.

The lights are dimmed out gradually. If a door is left open with the ignition OFF, the interior lighting goes out automatically after 5 minutes so as not to drain the battery. The interior lighting can be switched off completely. 1 Open the driver’s door. 2 Turn off the cabin lighting with the center

button, see illustration.

This is canceled when the ignition switch is turned to position ON or when the car is locked with the remote control.

Front interior lighting - Convertible 1 Left-hand reading light 2 Cabin light 3 Right-hand reading light

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Glove box The glove box lighting comes on when the compartment is opened and goes out when it is closed. For changing bulbs, refer to page 232. Sun visor An illuminated vanity mirror is provided on the inside of the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised and goes out when it is closed. Trunk lighting The trunk lighting comes on and goes out 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. For changing bulbs, refer to page 234.

Unlocking the trunk lid manually If the trunk lid is not unlocked by the central locking system, it can be unlocked manually. 1 Take the traditional key out of the remote control by pressing the emblem on the reverse (see page 54).

2 Carefully prise off the round cover using your nails, a credit card or similar so as not to damage the paintwork.

3 Unlock the trunk lid using the traditional

key.

We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer to have the central locking system checked.

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Unlocking the trunk lid manually

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Placing two golf bags in the trunk There is sufficient space in the trunk of the Convertible for two golf bags. Proceed as follows. 1 Start by inserting the narrow end of the

first bag to the right.

2 Lie down the bag. Turn the bag so that it

lies on its widest side and slide it forward, in under the soft top storage (see illustration).

3 Put in the second bag in the same way as the first, but lie it on its narrow side (see illustration).

Position of first golf bag

Position of second golf bag

Spoiler on trunklid 3333

WARNING

Some models have a spoiler on the trunk- lid. Avoid getting fingers and hands trapped between the spoiler and rear fender when closing the trunklid.

Wind deflector 3333
A wind deflector is available as an acces- sory. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the wind deflector carefully.

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Instruments and controls

Warning and indicator

82 87

lights _______________ Instruments ___________ Saab Information Display 89 (SID)________________ Switches _____________ 97 Wipers and washers ____ 103 Automatic climate-

control system (ACC)__ 107

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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Main instrument panel

U.S. shown, Canada similar

Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Speedometer 3 Turbo gauge 4 Fuel gauge

5 Engine temperature gauge 6 Information display 7 Trip meter reset button

Warning and indicator lights The warnings and indications that can be shown depend on the engine variant and equipment level.

Antilock braking warning This warning light illuminates when a fault arises in the antilock brake system. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):

Antilock brake malfunc. Contact service.

The brake system will continue to function but without ABS modulation. See also page 172.

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Charge warning light

This light comes on when the battery is not being charged by the alternator. If the light comes on during driving, stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):

Battery not charging. Make a safe stop.

Check the drive belt, see page 219.

Warning, tire pressure

The light illuminates if the tire pressure in one or more tires is too low, see page 257. Below is an example of the message simul- taneously shown on the SID:

Tire pressure low, rear left. Check tires.

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Warning, oil pressure (engine oil)

Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)

This light will come on if the engine oil pres- sure is too low. If the warning light flashes or comes on while you are driving, stop imme- diately in a safe place, switch off the engine and check the oil level (see page 210).

NOTE

Never drive the car when the oil pressure warning lamp is on. Low oil pressure can cause serious engine damage.

The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):

Oil pressure low. Make a safe stop.

WARNING

An illuminated “Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light indi- cates an engine-related problem. While your car may be able to be driven with the “Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light illuminated (limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious fur- ther damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions. The operator should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise (e.g. brake smoothly, engage neutral, stop in a suita- ble place, switch off the engine, etc.)

This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel or ignition system. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Fuel cap on page 160. The diagnostic system can deter- mine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the

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atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. If the light is still on the car may still be driven with care but the performance of the engine will be somewhat diminished (see page 156). The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):

Reduced engine power. Contact service.

NOTE

The car should be checked immediately at a Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising.

High beam Indicator

This light shows when the high beam is on (see page 99).

Front fog lights 3333

This light indicates when the front fog lights are on (see page 100). The front fog lights are switched off auto- matically when the engine is switched off. When the fog lights are next needed, they will have to be switched on manually.

Brake warning light

This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. This light indicates when the brake fluid level is too low (see page 214). The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):

Brake fluid level low. Make a safe stop.

WARNING

(cid:127) Never drive the car if these two lights

are on at the same time. Danger of brake failure!

(cid:127) If the level of brake fluid in the reser-

voir is below the MIN mark, the vehicle should be transported on a recovery vehicle.

(cid:127) Have the brake system checked

immediately at a Saab dealer.

For safety reasons, stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid (see page 214). If the level is normal, depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times. Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable cau- tion, to the nearest workshop to have the brake system checked. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.

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The brake system provides Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). This distrib- utes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels, in such a way as to achieve optimum braking performance irrespective of the car’s load.

If a fault arises in the EBD function, the

lights will come on. Also, the following message will appear on the Saab Information Display (SID):

and

Parking brake warning light

This light comes on when the parking brake is applied (see page 179). The parking brake is mechanical and oper- ates on the rear wheels. If the parking brake is applied when the car starts off, the following message will appear on the Saab Information Display (SID):

Brake malfunction. Make a safe stop.

Release park brake.

If this is the case, drive carefully and contact a workshop as soon as possible. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer. Refer to Brake warning light on page 84, Antilock braking warning on page 82 and ESP® OFF indicator on page 86.

Safetybelt reminder

This light reminds the driver to buckle up, see page 12.

WARNING

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake when

parking, see page 179.

(cid:127) Always apply the parking brake

before removing the remote control.

(cid:127) Do not apply the parking brake while

the car is moving.

Airbag warning light

This light comes on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system, see also page 32.

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The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):

Airbag malfunction. Contact service.

WARNING

(cid:127) If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. One or more of the following conditions may occur: – Non-deployment of the airbags in the

event of a crash.

– Deployment of the airbags without a

crash.

– Deployment of the airbags in crashes

less severe than intended.

(cid:127) To help avoid injury to yourself or oth- ers, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle.

This light will come on for about four sec- onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position.

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Indicator, fuel

ESP® indicator

This light comes on when there is less than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel left in the tank.

NOTE

If the car runs out of fuel, air can be drawn in with the fuel, which, in turn, can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating.

Headlight and parking light indicator

This light indicates that the headlights or parking lights are on.

Cruise control indicator light

This light comes on when the system is engaged.

This symbol lights up when the system is operative. Operation of the ESP® indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road, and that extra care should be taken by the driver.

ESP® OFF indicator

WARNING

The system improves stability and maneuverability under slippery road and extreme driving conditions. It must how- ever not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to maintain higher speeds. The same precautions as normal for safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must be adopted (see pages 175/ 177).

This symbol lights up when the system is disengaged, see page 178. If there is a malfunction, the symbol cannot be turned off by pressing the ESP® button. The following message is shown on the Saab Information Display (SID):

Stability control failure. Contact service.

If so, have the system checked at a Saab dealer. See also Electronic Stability Program ESP® on page 177.

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Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The warning and indicator lights shown above should come on when the ignition switch is turned to ON. They should go out after about 4 seconds once the engine has started or after the fault-free self-diagnosis of each system or function.

Instruments Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. A protective function (interruption of the fuel supply) limits the engine speed within the red zone.

Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) Cars sold in U.S.: The speedometer dis- plays the speed of the car in miles per hour (mph). Cars sold in Canada: The speedometer displays the speed of the car in kilometres per hour (km/h). It receives information about vehicle speed from the ABS’s wheel sensors.

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Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper- ature of the coolant. The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature. If the needle goes into the red zone (which can occur at high outside air temperatures or under heavy engine loads), choose the highest possible gear ratio and the lowest possible engine speed, and avoid shifting down.

NOTE

If the needle, despite the above action, enters the red zone, stop the car in a suit- able place and allow the engine to idle. If the needle continues to rise, switch off the engine.

If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and check the coolant level (see page 212).

WARNING

Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open with care. The pressure in the cool- ing-system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released. Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury.

Turbo gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume used for combustion, which is equivalent to the engine load. At low loads and when the engine is used for braking, the needle will move within the white zone. Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen.

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If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power, because the monitoring system is limiting the boost pressure, you should contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible. If the speed of the car exceeds 143 mph (230 km/h), acceleration is limited by reduc- ing the boost pressure. The pressure gauge then moves towards the middle of the white field, indicating a drop in engine power and consequently the car’s speed.

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the SID: warnings, indications, trip computer information and information from the car’s Infotainment System.

Fuel gauge When less than about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel is left in the tank, a warning light on the main instrument panel comes on. Refueling, see page 159.

(cid:127) Selected gear is shown on the left-hand

side of the display. When gears are selected manually, the letter M (manual) and the selected gear are displayed (see page 170) (cars with automatic transmis- sion).

(cid:127) In the first row trip computer information is displayed and in the second row odome- ter and tripmeter is displayed.

When a message is displayed The odometer and tripmeter is temporarily turned off when a two row message is dis- played. The icon is displayed in the left part of the display. The warnings and indications that can be shown on the SID are listed on page 300. If there is more than one message on the SID, a plus sign will be displayed to the left of the first message. Each message will be displayed for 10 seconds.

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Press the CLR button to acknowledge a SID message. If you acknowledge a message but do nothing about it, the message will be displayed again the next time you start the car. When the engine is switched off the warn- ing/indicator lights still active are displayed, this is to remind the driver. At this point the warning/indicator lights previously acknowl- edged with the CLR button are also dis- played. You can adjust the settings of several of the car’s systems, such as the alarm 3, rain sensor 3 and climate control system. These are known as Settings se page 94. Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance trav- elled in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Cana- dian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilometres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths (kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles).

SID, control unit and display

Reset button The reset button is positioned immediately to the left of the speedometer. Press once to resets the trip meter, the igni- tion shall be in position ON.

Fuel Ø

Dist

Trip computer function of the SID

WARNING

It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary. The driver’s attention can oth- erwise easily be distracted from the road.

SID contains the following functions: Temp D.T.E.

Outdoor temperature Estimated range (distance to empty fuel tank). When the possible range is less than 18 miles (30 km) then the text Refill fuel now is displayed. Average fuel consumption since function last reset Distance to destinations. Function can also be used as a trip meter

Speed Ø Average speed since function

last reset

Speed W Speed warning (chime) Settings

Settings of features such as alarm clock, language and rain sensor 3

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When the engine is started, the function that was selected when the engine was switched off is displayed, with the following exceptions: (cid:127) Temp is displayed if the outside tempera-

ture is between 26 and 38°F (–3 and +3°C).

(cid:127) D.T.E. is displayed if less than or equal to

30 miles (50 km).

Outdoor temperature

WARNING

Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38°F (+3°C), especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun.

The Temp function is always activated (even in NIGHTPANEL mode) if the outdoor temperature rises or falls to between 26 and 38 °F (–3 and +3 °C). If the temperature sensor, located under the front bumper, is covered by snow or ice, temperature readings will be unreliable.

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Setting values 1 Select one of the functions using the

steering wheel controls, (cid:127) Dist (preset to 100 miles (100 km) if not

or

previously set)

(cid:127) Speed Ø (cid:127) Speed W (preset to 55 mph (90 km/h) 2 Press and hold the SET button until

given audible confirmation.

3 Use the steering wheel controls to select

the value. (Press CLR to reset the value.)

4 Press the SET button to finish setup.

Using DIST as a trip meter 1 Select Dist using the steering wheel

controls,

or

2 Press and hold the CLR button for

approx. 1 second.

An arrow will now appear on the right-hand side of the display, indicating that the trip meter is running.

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Resetting a single function 1 Select the function you wish to reset

using the steering wheel controls,

or

(cid:127) Fuel Ø (cid:127) Speed Ø (cid:127) Trip (Dist used as trip meter) 2 Press and hold the CLR button for

approx. 1 second.

The selected function will now be reset.

Resetting the trip computer Press and hold the CLR button (approx. 3 seconds) until audible confirmation is given. The following functions will be rest:

(cid:127) Fuel Ø (cid:127) Speed Ø (cid:127) D.T.E. (the value is reset to the distance

possible on the remaining fuel if fuel consumption is 10l/100 km, lower consumption means a longer possible distance)

(cid:127) Trip (Dist used as trip meter)

Speed warning This value is preset to 55 mph (90 km/h). The value can be set to between 0 and 150 mph (0 and 250 km/h). 1 Select Speed W using the steering

wheel controls,

or

2 Press and hold the SET button until

given audible confirmation.

3 Adjust the speed using the steering

wheel controls.

4 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET

button.

Go back/modify using the CLR-button. The word ON on the right-hand side of the display indicates when the speed warning function is active. An audible alarm will sound if the set speed is exceeded. Disengage the function with the CLR button. Re-engage the function using the SET but- ton.

Calculating the arrival time (When will I arrive if I know how far I have to drive?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. To calculate the arrival time, the distance must first be given. 1 Select Dist using the steering wheel

controls,

or

2 Press and hold the SET button until

given audible confirmation.

3 Set the distance to the destination using

the steering wheel controls.

4 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET

button.

The calculated arrival time will now appear on the right-hand side of the display. If you take a break, this time will be added to the previously calculated arrival time.

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You can check the distance left by selecting Dist. At the same time you can check the calculated time of arrival. After the distance to destination has decreased to zero, Dist will function as a trip meter (see Using DIST as a trip meter). The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set for the Dist function. Example: The Dist function is set to 100 miles. After the count-down has reached 0 miles, Dist will act as a trip meter beginning at 100 miles.

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NIGHTPANEL To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be selected. In this mode, the amount of infor- mation displayed is reduced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated. When the NIGHTPANEL button is pressed, only the speedometer will be illuminated. All other instrument lighting will be switched off and the needles drop to zero. Note: All indicator and warning lights and messages will operate normally if required. Temp (when the outside temperature falls or rises to between 26 and 38 °F (–3 and +3 °C)) and D.T.E. (when the remaining fuel is only sufficient for approx. 80 miles (50 km) of driving) are even shown in Night Panel model.

Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained (When will I arrive if I know how far I have to drive and know what my average speed will be?) This function should be used before starting out a journey. First, set the distance under Dist. 1 Then select Speed Ø function. 2 Press and hold the SET button until

given audible confirmation.

3 Set the estimated average speed using

the steering wheel controls.

4 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET

button.

The distance and the calculated time of arrival is now displayed. The time of arrival is updated during the journey based on the average speed since Dist was set. The speed of the car must exceed 12 mph (20 km/h). By selecting Dist during the journey, you can see how much distance is left to travel. When Dist reaches zero it acts as a trip meter. The trip meter starts from the dis- tance that was set previously.

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Under Settings you can choose whether the entire speedometer scale (0–160 mph) or only part of the scale (0–90 mph) should be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL mode. 1 Select Settings using the steering

wheel controls,

or

Alarm 1 Select Settings using the steering

wheel controls,

or

2 Press and hold the SET button until

given audible confirmation.

2 Press and hold the SET button until

given audible confirmation. 3 Select Speed Scale Illum. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Select 0–160 mph or 0–90 mph. 6 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET

button.

Settings

Speed Scale Illum.

0–160 mph 0–90 mph

3 Select Alarm Clock using the steering

wheel controls. ON or OFF is displayed. (cid:127) If OFF is shown and the alarm time is to be set, press SET button (do not keep held in) and wait for the audible signal. The previously time set is now shown. Press SET button.

(cid:127) If ON is shown and the alarm time is to be activated, press SET button once, OFF is shown in the display. Press SET button again to activate the function. 4 Select alarm time using the steering

wheel controls.

5 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET

button.

Go back/modify using the CLR-button. When the alarm sounds push one of the left steering wheel controls.

Settings Under this heading you can select for exam- ple language and units. 1 Select Settings using the steering

wheel controls,

or

2 Press and hold the SET button until

given audible confirmation.

3 Select heading using the steering wheel

controls.

4 Press the SET button. 5 Select using the steering wheel controls. 6 Confirm the setting by pressing the SET

button.

Select EXIT once you have made the desired settings.

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The number of systems that are displayed on the SID depends on the car’s equipment level. The list shown below includes the systems that can be found in your car.

Rain Sensor, page 103.

HIGH MEDIUM LOW

Theft Alarm, page 56.

FULL ALARM DOOR ONLY

Park Assistance, page 182.

ON OFF

Alarm Clock, page 94.

ON OFF

Language.

ENGLISH UK ENGLISH US FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL SVENSKA

Speed Scale Illum.

0–160 mph 0–90 mph

Speed Scale Sel.

BOTH SCALES ONLY MPH SCALE

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Unit

METRIC US IMPERIAL

Climate System, page 115. Next Service: xx%. INTERMEDIATE MAIN

Time for Service.

INTERMEDIATE MAIN MAIN & INTERMED Reset Service Ind?

YES NO TCS, page 175.

ON OFF

ESP, page 177.

ON OFF

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Explanation of the various selections under Settings.

Rain Sensor

The sensitivity has three levels.

Park Assistance

The Park Assistance can be shut off by choosing OFF.

Alarm Clock

Setting of alarm clock is possible.

Language

Select the desired language. The num- ber of languages can vary between markets.

Speed Scale Illum.

Select the proportion of the speedo- meter to be illuminated in NIGHT- PANEL mode. Speed Scale Sel.

Select if both scales or just mph-scale shall be illuminated in NIGHTPANEL mode.

Unit

Select the desired group of units.

Next Service: xx%

Displayed percentage is approximately equivalent to the condition of the engine oil. 100% is equivalent to new engine oil. The type of service that is required is also shown here.

Time for Service.

When it is time for service the required service type is displayed. INTERMEDIATE MAIN MAIN & INTERMED

A service indication must only be reset after the service has been performed.

TCS/ESP

Select whether the system shall be on or off. The car has either TCS or ESP.

Resetting the service indication Reset the service indication in accordance with the following: 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion, the engine must be switched off.

2 Select Settings using the steering

wheel controls,

or

3 Press and hold the SET button until

given audible confirmation.

4 Select Time for Service. 5 Press the SET button. 6 To the question Reset Service Ind?

select YES (Press CLR button to undo).

Clock Adjustments can be made in the Infotain- ment system. See separate Manual.

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Switches

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

When the switch is in the AUTO position, there is an automatic switch between low- beam and Daytime Running Lights (DRL) based on the amount of daylight. Two sen- sors located at the top of the windshield detect upward and forward light intensity. This makes it possible for the system to automatically perform functions such as activating low beam when you drive into a tunnel on a sunny day. Parking lights are turned off.

In cold and damp weather, the inside of the headlamp lens may temporarily mist up. This misting does not affect the func- tion or service life of the light fitting. When the lamps are on, the mist will eventually disappear.

Light switch

Cars with xenon lights: The bulbs for DRL are in the inner of the two bulb holders in the bulb housing. The bulb is visible from the outside. Cars with halogen lights: These cars do not have a separate DRL bulb. Low beam instead shines with reduced output. A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- play (SID):

Automatic light control malfunction.

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When the engine is started and the switch is in the AUTO position Cars with automatic transmission: DRL or low beam (which depends on the amount of daylight) comes on when the gear selec- tor is moved out of the P position. The light goes out when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position (engine is turned off). Cars with manual transmission: If the parking brake is applied when the engine is started, DRL or low beam (which depends on the amount of daylight) comes on when the parking brake is released. Otherwise, the light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light goes out when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position (engine is turned off). High beam cannot be activated in the DRL mode but headlight flasher can.

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Parking lights

Headlights

Low beam headlights are turned on when the ignition switch is turned to ON and turned off when the switch is turned back to LOCK.

If the switch is in the position, there is no automatic switch between DRL and low beam. Low beam comes on when the igni- tion switch is in the ON position.

The parking lights can be turned on irre- spective of the position of the ignition switch. If the parking lights are on and the driver’s door is opened, a reminder to turn them off will sound. Do not use the parking lights alone while driving.

When the switch is in the position, there is no automatic shift between low beam and DRL. When it is time to turn on low beam the fol- lowing message appears in SID:

Turn on the lights.

Headlight levelling 3333
Cars with xenon headlights are equipped with an automatic headlight levelling sys- tem, which self-calibrates each time the vehicle is started. If a fault arises in the automatic headlight levelling system, the headlights will be angled down to avoid dazzling drivers in oncoming traffic. Adjust your speed accord- ingly as the range of the headlights will be reduced. Check fuse 20 in the engine bay fuse box (see page 242). A fault in the system will produce the follow- ing message on the Saab Information Dis- play (SID):

Headlight levelling malfunction.

Special equipment is required for adjusting the basic headlight alignment.

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Courtesy Headlamp Feature A delay function allows the low beam head- lights and back-up lights to remain on for about 30 seconds after the driver’s door has been closed. To activate this function: 1 After turning off the engine, remove the

remote control.

2 Open the driver’s door. 3 Pull the control stalk all the way towards

the steering wheel.

The low beam headlights and reversing lights will come on and remain on for 30 seconds when the door is closed.

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Xenon cornering headlights 3333
When the car speed exceeds approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), the main headlight will be angled slightly when the steering wheel is turned. The beam can be angled maximum 15 ° to the right or left compared to a car without cornering headlights. If a fault occurs in the cornering headlights, there is no angling when the steering wheel is turned. The beam continues to shine straight ahead and the following message appears in SID:

Cornering headlights malfunction

Dimmer switch 1 Headlight flasher 2 High/low beam

High/low beam To switch between high and low beam, pull the control stalk all the way towards the steering wheel. (Headlight switch must be ON.)

The symbol on the main instrument panel shows when the high beam is on. Headlight flasher To flash your headlights, pull the control stalk half-way towards the steering wheel. The high beam will remain on until you release the stalk.