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immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks. Clean the inside of window glass using a proprietary window cleaner. This is particu- larly important when the car is new, as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first. Keep the glass well polished, as this helps to prevent misting. Clean the outside of the windows with Saab washer fluid. This is especially important if the car has been washed in an automatic car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is used that can contaminate the windshield and impair the performance of the wipers. In the U.S., Saab offers a full complement of car care products. See your dealer or visit us at www.saabcatalog.com.

Convertible (cid:127) If a pressure washer is used be heedful of

the following recommendations: (cid:127) on the lower part of the car (not higher than the door handles): max pressure of 100 bar and not closer than 8 in. (20 cm).

(cid:127) on the upper part of the car: tax pres-

sure of 100 bar and not closer than 32 in. (80 cm).

(cid:127) Do not use any drying chemicals or water-

proofing agents.

(cid:127) Avoid automatic car washes.

WARNING

(cid:127) Read and follow the instructions on the packaging of the recommended cleaning agents and waterproofing agents. We recommend that you con- tact an authorized Saab dealer regarding recommended cleaning agents and waterproofing agents.

(cid:127) Never treat the soft top with hot wax or

similar.

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(cid:127) Never use petrochemical based sol-

vents for cleaning. Only use water with a recommended cleaning agent. Pet- rochemical based solvents can cause irreparable damage to the soft top.

(cid:127) Never use a pressure washer to clean

the soft top. Only use normal house- hold water pressure.

NOTE

(cid:127) Only operate the soft top when it is

clean and dry.

(cid:127) Do not lower the soft top when it is

damp. This can cause folds and pres- sure marks. If the soft top is heavily soiled, the dirt may cause irreparable visible chafe marks.

(cid:127) Only use water, recommended clean- ing agents and a microfibre cloth if the soft top is already damaged, other- wise the damage can become worse.

(cid:127) At creases, seams and window edges

the cleaning motion should be away from the crease, seam or window edge in to the soft top.

When the soft top is only slightly soiled, follow the directions on the cleaning agent packaging. No brushing is necessary. Check the soft top for water penetration from time to time by spraying a small amount of water on it. If water does not form droplets but disappear into the material, it is recommended to wash normally and then waterproof. If the soft top is heavily soiled and normal recommended cleaning does not produce a noticeable improvement, carry out the fol- lowing. The following cleaning method must be only used if the soft top is heavily soiled and must not be carried out more than twice a year. 1 Stop normal cleaning. 2 Rinse off the thick dirt thoroughly with

water.

3 Spray the newly rinsed soft top with the recommended cleaning agent and allow it to work in for 15-20 minutes.

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4 Move the washing brush backwards and

forwards, not diagonally, from side to side or in circles. Use a soft brush, like a clothes brush or a micro fibre cloth so that the cleaning agent foams. Never use a wire brush.

5 Then rinse the soft top with warm water and brush using a soft brush in the direc- tion of the vehicle until all foam has disappeared. Brush carefully to prevent damaging the material.

WARNING

Water hotter than 37 °C can burn the skin, cause skin irritation and/or cause injuries. Use suitable protection.

6 Dry the soft top using a clean chamois leather or a cloth that does not leave lint on the soft top.

7 Allow the soft top to dry fully. Touch with a hand after a while, if the material feels damp, allow it to dry for longer.

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8 If spots are still visible, repeat the treat- ment on these spots as before. Press lightly with the brush to prevent damag- ing the material. Do not use the brush excessively. This can irreparably damage the material. Do not repeat the treatment more than twice.

9 When the soft top has fully dried, it must be waterproofed immediately. Only use the recommended waterproofing agent. Follow the instructions on the packag- ing.

10 To obtain even and optimum waterproof- ing, the car must be closed for 24 hours after treatment. Do not touch the mate- rial and do not place any objects on it.

Waxing and polishing Do not wax a new car during the first three or four months. In fact, there is no need to polish the car before the paintwork has started to dull through oxidation. Other than in exceptional cases, do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car. Always wash the car thoroughly before waxing or polishing.

Touching up the paint Damaged paintwork should be treated as soon as it is discovered: the longer it is left, the greater the risk of corrosion. The anti-corrosion warranty does not cover cor- rosion resulting from untreated defects. Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals. However, you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself. The nec- essary tools and materials, such as primer, touch-up paint and brushes, are available from a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer. In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork, where the metal has not been exposed and an undamaged layer of paint remains, touch-up paint can usually be applied directly, after any dirt has been scraped away using a pointed knife.

If corrosion has already set in, such as the result of stone-chip damage, use a pointed knife to scrape off all surface rust. If possi- ble, the damaged area should be taken back to the bare metal. The metal should then be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush. After the primer has dried, apply several thin layers of topcoat until the surface of the repaired area is flush with the surrounding paintwork. Stir both primer and touch-up paint thor- oughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next. Two-coat enamel As the name implies, two-coat enamel is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base color, contains the pigment, metal flakes and binder. The second coat consists of a clear enamel, which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con- taminants. Touch-up stone-chip damage as follows: 1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area. 2 Then apply the primer, base color and finally, the clear enamel. To achieve the best finish, apply two or three coats of primer.

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Anti-corrosion treatment The entire car undergoes a series of anti-corrosion processes during production. These include electrophoretic priming, PVC-based coating to protect against stone chip damage and corrosion, and treatment of body cavities and members with thin, penetrating rustproofing oil. In addition, most body panels, such as the hood, doors and floor pan are galvanized. The anti-corrosion treatment on some parts of the car is constantly exposed to wear and prone to damage. This applies particularly to the underside of the car and inside the wheel arches, where grit, road salt and the like that are thrown up can give rise to cor- rosion where the underseal has worn away. The extent of this obviously depends on the conditions in which the car is used. Accordingly, make it a habit to hose the underside of the car often and to inspect the condition of the underseal. The anti-corro- sion warranty does not relieve the car owner of the need to carry out normal maintenance to the rustproofing and to make good any damage.

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Use a hose to clean the underside of the car thoroughly. After it has dried, use a brush or spray to apply a viscous anti-corrosion agent to any worn or damaged areas, to prevent the onset of corrosion. Even after the anti-corrosion warranty has expired, it makes good sense to continue to maintain the rustproofing. Seams in the body, especially those in the doors and trunk lid, are particularly vulnera- ble to corrosion from the outside, caused by grit and salt thrown up from the road, and to corrosion from the inside, largely as a result of condensation. Keep the seams clean and at the first sign of any rust, apply a thin, pen- etrating, anti-corrosion oil. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to give you further advice.

Surface treatment composition 1 Body panel 2 Zinc (certain components only) 7.5 µm 3 Phosphate coating 3 –5 µm 4 Cathodic ED 23 µm 5 Intermediate coat 35 µm 6 Metallic base/solid base 11 µm 7 Clear enamel 45 µm

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What causes rust? Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish. Body panels may rust through if the process is unchecked. Rusting can occur wherever water is trapped or where the car’s panels are continuously damp. Damage to paint and undercoating by stones, gravel and minor crashes immedi- ately exposes metal to air and moisture. Road salts used for de-icing will collect on the bottom of the car and promote rusting. Areas of the country with high humidity have a greater potential for rust problems, espe- cially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air. Industrial pollution (fallout) may also damage paint and promote rust- ing.

Preventive maintenance The following procedures are necessary to help protect against rusting. Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Performa- tion Limited Warranty described in the war- ranty booklet. 1 Wash the car frequently, and wax at

least twice a year. Under adverse conditions, where there is a rapid buildup of dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at least once a week. After extreme exposure to salted snow or slush, evidenced by a white film on the car, wash the car immediately. Frequent washing will prevent paint damage from acid rain and other airborne contami- nants such as tree sap and bird drop- pings. If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immediately. (cid:127) Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrations of dirt (include the underbody).

(cid:127) Sponge the car with a solution of either a

good quality car soap or mild general purpose (dish washing) detergent and water. (cid:127) Rinse car thoroughly with clean water. (cid:127) After washing, check and clear all

drains in doors and body panels.

(cid:127) Wipe the car dry, preferably using a

chamois.

2 Clean the underside of the car during the winter. Use high pressure water to clean the car’s underside (floor panels, wheel wells) at least at mid-winter and in the spring.

Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary. Pay particular attention to the fenders and wheel housings, which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel, etc. If the composition has worn or flaked off, the steel must be thoroughly cleaned and dried before a fresh coat is applied. The cleaning is best done with a scraper and a steel wire brush, followed by washing with solvent. Apply the new coating thinly, otherwise it may run off or fall off when dry.

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Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials Information on the scrapping and recycling of car materials is available on www.saab.com.

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3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or

damage, and arrange for needed repairs promptly. After washing or after heavy rain, check for leaks. When wash- ing the car inspect body surfaces for paint damage. While checking for leaks, lift the floor mats and check underneath them. Water can collect in these areas and remain for prolonged periods. Dry any wet areas including the floor mats. Have leaks repaired as soon as possi- ble. Use touch-up paint to repair small scratches or minor finish damage. Areas where metal is exposed will rust quickly and MUST be repaired immediately by touch-up or professional repainting. Rust must be removed, the bare metal primed and painted. Major body damage should be repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti- corro- sion material. Repairs of this type are the owner’s responsibility and are not covered under warranty.

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Air conditioning (A/C)

WARNING

(cid:127) All repairs and adjustments to the A/C system must be carried out at a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work. (cid:127) The A/C system is pressurized. Do not

break any connections or undo A/C system components.

(cid:127) Escaping gas can cause eye injury or

other personal injury.

NOTE

(cid:127) The A/C system is designed for use

with R134a refrigerant.

(cid:127) Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for charging and draining the system.

(cid:127) Never mix R 134a with other refriger-

ants.

Troubleshooting If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are a number of checks you can perform your- self. If the fault persists, however, have the system checked at a workshop. We recom- mend that you contact a Saab dealer.

Note When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified. The resultant condensa- tion that forms on the evaporator is drained off under the car. When the car is parked, this may result in a small puddle forming on the ground. The warmer the air and the higher the relative humidity, the more con- densation will be produced. Inadequate cooling a Check that the condenser (in front of the radiator) has not become clogged with dirt and insects.

b Make sure that the compressor drive

belt does not slip (see page 219).

c Check the fuses for the ventilation fans

and compressor (see page 239).

Maintenance

NOTE

Do not use a pressure washer when cleaning the condenser or radiator due to the risk of damage.

(cid:127) The compressor drive belt should be inspected under the regular service program.

(cid:127) Clean away dirt and insects from the

condenser and radiator to prevent clog- ging. When washing the car, use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser (located in front of the radiator) from both sides (both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay). Do not use a pressure washer. Caution: Do not hose down the radia- tor and condenser while the engine is hot.

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Other than in extremely cold weather, do not screen the radiator, e.g. with netting, as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity. (cid:127) Applicable to the manual climate control system - During cold months the air condi- tioning should be switched on once or twice a month and run for 5–10 minutes during highway driving once the engine is warm. This action saves the gaskets in the compressor from being spoiled. The compressor uses a lubricant that circu- lates with the coolant.

Note The A/C system cannot be switched on when the outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C). Turn on the A/C system when the car is standing in a warm place. Simplest is to always have the A/C button pressed in. The A/C system will then cut in automatically when the outside temperature is high enough.

Headlight aiming

WARNING

Before checking/adjusting the headlight aiming, switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts. The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off.

The vehicle has a visual optical headlight aiming system equipped with vertical aiming device. The aim has been preset at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments. If your headlights are damaged in a crash, the headlight aim may be affected. If you believe your headlights need to be re-aimed, we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlights as described in the following procedure.

NOTE

To make sure that your headlights are aimed properly read all instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlight parts or a not correctly aimed headlight.

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To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: (cid:127) The vehicle shall be placed so that the headlights are 25 ft (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other flat surface. The aiming area should be darkened, this will improve your ability to see the beam of the low beam headlight being aimed. An optical headlamp aimer can also be used and will than replace the wall.

(cid:127) The vehicle must have all four wheels on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface.

(cid:127) The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat surface.

(cid:127) The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel

tank full, and one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on the drivers seat.

(cid:127) The vehicle should be fully assembled

and all other work stopped while headlight aiming is being done.

(cid:127) The vehicle should not have any snow, ice

or mud attached to it.

(cid:127) Tires should be inflated to the prescribed

pressure.

(cid:127) Close all doors. (cid:127) Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen-

sion.

Headlight aiming is done with the vehicle low beam lamps. The high beam lamps will

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1 Wall or garage door. 2 25 ft (7.6 m) between wall and headlight lens. 3 Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens. 4 Same measurement as (3) but substract 2 inches.

Vertical aiming device

be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly. If you find that the headlight needs adjust- ment follow these steps: 1 Open the hood and locate the vertical

aiming devices.

2 Locate the marker on the lens. 3 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim marker No.1 (see illustration) on each lens. Subtract 2 inches.

4 At the wall or other flat surface, measure

from the ground to the recorded distance (see point 4) and draw a hori- zontal line the width of the vehicle.

5 Cars with xenon lights:

Xenon lights with automatic headlight levelling system must first do a refer- ence run before aiming: Start the engine and let the headlights do a reference run. Turn off the engine but leave the low beam on. Cars with halogen lights: Turn on the low beam headlights. Both variants: Place a piece of cardboard or equivalent (although not directly on the lens) in front of the headlight not being aimed. This should allow the beam cut-off of the headlight being aimed to be seen on the flat surface.

1 Aiming marker on headlight lens

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NOTE

Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut-off when aim- ing. Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build-up that may cause damage to the headlight.

6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the

horizontal cut-off of the headlight is aligned with the horizontal line on the wall.

7 If an optical headlight aimer device is

used follow point 1 and 2 and center the lens of the optical headlight aimer device at the intersection of the two markers on the headlight lens. Then follow the instructions in the optical headlight aimer instruction manual and point 1, 2, 5, and 6 in this instruction.

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Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface

Correctly adjusted low beam

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Customer Assistance and Information

Maintenance schedule __ 280 Owner assistance ______ 282 Reporting Safety Defects

(USA) _______________ 283

Reporting Safety Defects

to the Canadian government__________ 283

Vehicle Data Collection

and Event Data Recorders ___________ 284

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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Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys- tems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use. Additional maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is operated under certain severe conditions. Proper mainte- nance is always a good practice! Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to meet your Saab’s service needs. They regularly receive up-to-date Saab ser- vice manuals and parts and technical ser- vice bulletins from Saab and are able, through their franchise agreement, to attend Saab service schools, obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and pur- chase original equipment service and replacement parts. Today’s complex automobiles should only be entrusted to the most knowledgeable service professionals. A Saab dealer is your best choice.

TIME FOR MAIN SERVICE will be set when additional maintenance is necessary, such as air filter or spark plug replacement. When the message Time for service. is displayed, contact your Saab Dealer for a service appointment. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance in a timely manner may result in serious damage to key components or systems.

SERVICE INTERVALS A time for service message will illuminate on the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the car is due for regular maintenance.

Time for service.

There are three different messages that will appear:

TIME FOR INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that an oil/filter change is required along with several inspections. This mes- sage is set by the engine management system which calculates service intervals based on several factors including driving habits, ambient temperature, number of cold starts, mileage driven and elapsed time since the last service. If mileage accumula- tion does not occur, the message will be set, and maintenance required at a maximum of 1 year.

TIME FOR MAIN AND INTERMEDIATE SERVICE indicates that an oil/filter change is required along with several inspections and addi- tional maintenance such as air filter or spark plug replacement.

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Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point. Use only a Saab approved long-life oil filter and engine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service classifications stated in the “Techni- cal data” section of this Owner’s Manual. The use of extra additives in the oil is not necessary and is not recommended, and may be harmful to turbochargers. More frequent oil changes are recom- mended if your vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions: (cid:127) Most trips are less than 5–10 miles (8–

16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.

(cid:127) Most trips include extensive idling

(frequent stop-and-go traffic).

(cid:127) Most trips are through dusty areas (such

as construction zones).

(cid:127) If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applica- tions.

If your driving habits match this description, have the engine oil and filter changed in- between normal services. These conditions cause the engine oil to break down faster. The Warranties and Service Record Book- let has provisions to record extra oil changes.

Service record retention It is the owner’s responsibility to retain ser- vice records. If possible, you should keep copies of all shop work orders for all service and repairs, whenever performed. As indi- cated in the new car and emission control system warranties, it is important to docu- ment that all necessary maintenance has been done.

HOW THE SERVICE RECORD IS ORGA- NIZED The service record is comprised of a series of coupons on which to record services as they are performed. There are additional coupons for documenting extra engine oil and filter changes, extra automatic trans- mission fluid services necessary for severe service conditions, and brake fluid changes.

HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled maintenance, present the War- ranties & Service Record Booklet to the ser- vice manager. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will sign the maintenance record. The person responsible for quality assurance at the dealership will also sign and stamp the record with the dealer identification stamp.

Service costs Dealer pricing practices and labor for ser- vice work vary. Saab’s recommended ser- vice times for each service point do not include the labor required to replace wear items, such as wiper blades, brake pads or tires. Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times. Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary, except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract. Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment, when necessary, are also addi- tional. Dealer charges for general shop material, regulated hazardous waste removal, recy- cling expenses or other operation costs may also be applied to service and repair invoices and are apt to vary by dealer and location.

Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada) Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranties and Service Record Booklet. Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in the event of a recall or service campaign. Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind.

Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 car lines can be ordered through your dealer. These are comprehensive manuals on CD ROM, geared to use by pro- fessional technicians. Consult your Saab dealer for prices for your model.

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Owner assistance Warranties and service problem assistance For complete information about all applica- ble warranties, including the New Car War- ranty, Perforation Warranty, Vehicle Emis- sion Warranty and Emission Perforation Warranty, consult the Warranties and Ser- vice Record Booklet which accompanies this Owner’s Manual. It also contains owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance. If the booklet is lost or misplaced, a new one may be ordered through a Saab dealer or by contacting Saab. In the U.S. there is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Automobile USA, Inc. The toll-free number to call from all 50 states is 1-800-955-9007. In Canada, please call the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada. Canadian or U.S. travelers may call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in which they are traveling.

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Reporting Safety Defects (USA) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to noti- fying Saab Cars USA, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Saab Cars USA, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi- cle safety from http:// www safercar.gov.

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada, and believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3J2. In addition to notifying Transport Canada in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. In Canada, please call our Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. Or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7.

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Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehi- cles, has a number of sophisticated com- puter systems that monitor and control sev- eral aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle comput- ers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor condi- tions for air bag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in diffi- cult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehi- cle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, steering wheel angle, lateral acceleration, safety belt usage, air bag readiness, air bag perfor- mance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehi- cle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehi- cles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants.

To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. Saab will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,

(cid:127) in response to an official request of police

or similar government office,

(cid:127) as part of Saab’s defense of litigation

through the discovery process, or

(cid:127) as required by law. In addition, once Saab collects or receives data, Saab may (cid:127) use the data for Saab research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where

appropriate confidentiality is to be main- tained and need is shown, or

(cid:127) share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-Saab organiza- tions for research purposes.

Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription ser- vice agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection.

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General data __________ 286 Engine _______________ 289 Engine oil_____________ 290 Fuel__________________ 291 Engines ______________ 291 Electrical system_______ 291 Drive belt _____________ 292 Manual transmission ___ 292 Automatic transmission _ 292 Suspension ___________ 293 Steering ______________ 293 Brake system__________ 293 Wheels and tires _______ 294 Plates and labels _______ 297

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General data Overall length, including bumpers:

SportSedan and Convertible _________ 182.9'' (4647 mm) SportCombi_______________________ 183.8'' (4670 mm) 80.2'' (2038 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors _____ Maximum height ____________________ 60.7'' (1543 mm) Wheelbase ________________________ 105.3'' (2675 mm) Track:

Front ____________________________ 59.8'' (1524 mm) Re ar____________________________ 59.3'' (1506 mm)

Ground clearance at GVW ____________ approx. 4.7''

(120 mm)

Number of seats (incl. driver):

SportSedan and SportCombi _________ 5
Convertible _______________________ 4

Turning circle:

Measured at vehicle extremities _______ 39.0 ft. (11.9 m)

V.I.N. label on vehi- cles sold in U.S.A.

V.I.N. label on vehicles sold in Canada

Permissible load (in addition to the driver) = GVW minus curb weight. The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. The precise curb weight of the vehicle and load capacity are specified in the vehicle registration documents.

Trunk length, SportSedan:

Rear seat raised ___________________ Rear seat lowered _________________ Trunk length, Convertible _____________ Trunk length, SportCombi:

40.8'' (1036 mm) 69.8'' (1774 mm) 29.1" (740 mm)

Rear seat raised ___________________ Rear seat lowered _________________

39.9'' (1013 mm) 70.0'' (1777 mm)

Trunk volume (VDA):

SportSedan ______________________ Convertible, soft top raised___________ Convertible, soft top folded___________ SportCombi ______________________ SportCombi with rear seat lowered ____

15.0 cu.ft. (425 l) 12.4 cu.ft. (352 l) 8.3 cu.ft. (235 l) 14.8 cu.ft. (419 l) 45.0 cu.ft. (1273 l)

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Curb weight

(i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res- ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel): SportSedan_______________________ 3210–3600 lbs. (1455–1635 kg) Convertible _______________________ 3520–3880 lbs. (1595–1760 kg) SportCombi_______________________ 3310–3730 lbs. (1500–1690 kg)

Gross vehicle weight (GVW):

SportSedan_______________________ 4140–4540 lbs. (1880–2060 kg) Convertible _______________________ 4420–4660 lbs. (2005–2115 kg) SportCombi_______________________ 4240–4660 lbs. (1925–2115 kg)

Maximum axle load:

SportSedan, front __________________ 2440 lbs. (1150 kg) SportSedan, rear __________________ 2230 lbs. (1010 kg) Convertible, front __________________ 2560 lbs. (1160 kg) Convertible, rear ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg) SportCombi, front __________________ 2540 lbs. (1150 kg) SportCombi, rear __________________ 2430 lbs. (1100 kg)

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Weight distribution:

Curb weight + driver (150 lbs. (68 kg)), front/rear, SportSedan and SportCombi_ GVW, front/rear, SportSedan and Sport- Combi ___________________________ Maximum roof load, SportSedan and Sport- Combi ___________________________ Maximum load in trunk, SportSedan, Con- vertible and SportCombi_____________

The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed: SportSedan and SportCombi _________ Convertible _______________________

approx. 60/40 %

approx. 50/50 %

220 lbs. (100 kg)

175 lbs. (80 kg)

926 lbs. (420 kg) 776 lbs. (352 kg)

Maximum combined weight of driver and

passengers ______________________ SportSedan and SportCombi (5x150 lbs.) 750 lbs. (340 kg) Convertible (4x150 lbs.) _____________ 600 lbs. (272 kg)

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WARNING

(cid:127) The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded. Note that if some accessories (e.g. towbar, CD changer) are fitted, the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these.

(cid:127) When carrying a load in the trunk, make sure that it is lashed down securely, particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down.

Trailer Trailer with brakes ___________________ Max. 3500 lbs.

(1588 kg)

Trailer without brakes ________________ Max. 1000 lbs.

(450 kg)

Recommended towball load ___________ 110–165 lbs.

(50–75 kg) See also page 192.

Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer

with brakes _______________________ 60 mph (100 km/h)

Maximum theoretical towing speed, trailer without brakes ____________________ When towing a trailer, increase the pressure

of the rear tires by 20 kPa (3 psi).

National restrictions apply

The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB. Note that national restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights (see page 190).

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Engine Type:

4-cyl engine ______________________ Four cylinders,

double overhead camshafts, 16 valves, two balancer shafts

V6 engine ________________________ Six cylinders,

4 overhead cam- shafts, 24 valves, the angle between the cylinder rows is 60°

Cylinder bore:

4-cyl engine ______________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) V6 engine ________________________ 3.504'' (89 mm)

Stroke:

4-cyl engine ______________________ 3.386'' (86 mm) V6 engine ________________________ 2.945'' (74.8 mm)

Swept volume:

4-cyl engine ______________________ 122 cu.in. (1.998 l) V6 engine ________________________ 170 cu.in. (2.792 l)

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Idling speed _______________________ 720 rpm.

When the engine load increases, e.g. the steering wheel is turned, the idling speed is raised to 900 rpm.

Antifreeze _________________________ Saab-approved

antifreeze

Coolant capacity:

4-cyl engine ______________________ 7.5 qts. (7.1 l) V6 engine ________________________ 9.5 qts. (9.0 l)

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Engine oil

To meet demands in Saab's extended service intervals all en- gines are filled with specially designed synthetic factory fill oils. Long service intervals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil. By using oils approved by Saab you minimize the tendencies for oil sludge build, by that protecting the engine from harmful, wear increasing, deposits.

Approved oils

For all gasoline engines - synthetic engine oil - approved against the GM-LL-A-025 specification. To benefit from Saab´s specified service intervals, pleasure ensure to select a synthetic engine oil approved against GM-LL-A-025. For optimum performance Saab recommends the use of Saab Long Life Turbo Oil SAE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40.

Servicing/Oil changes

To be able to use recommended service intervals the need to use only approved engine oils is vital. Use only engine oils ap- proved for your engine. Service should be done according to the recommended service intervals to optimize your engine's function through out its entire life. Saab Automobile AB will not take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to ne- glecting to meet above mentioned requirements. At your Saab dealers you can find Saab and GM Genuine en- gine oils. Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs. We recommend that you, with the help of our skilled service personnel, choose your oil from that selection. Other oil companies also offer engine oils approved against GM specifications. Oils meeting these standards may be marked as synthetic. However, not all synthetic engine oils will meet your engines specific requirements. Please ensure only to use syn- thetic oils approved against your engines specific requirements, i.e. GM-LL-A-025.

Extra engine oil additives

Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils are all you will need for good engine performance and protection.

When to change engine oil

Your vehicle has a display (SID) where time for service will be shown. Based not only on mileage but also on driving condi- tions the mileage at which a service will be indicated can vary considerably. For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used. When the message for service is displayed you need to have the required service done as soon as possible. After the service your service personnel will reset the service in- dicator. It is important to reset the service indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service.

Oil capacity, including filter (oil change) __ 4-cyl engine ______________________ V6 engine ________________________

6.3 qts. (6.0 l) 6.3 qts. (6.0 l)

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Fuel Fuel tank capacity

16.05 U.S. gal. (61 l)

For optimum performance Saab recom-

mends:

Gasoline engines – AON 90.

Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not

lower than AON 87. However, engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided. For optimum performance, use the recommended grade of fuel.

For further information on fuel, see page 161.

Engines 2.0T Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5300 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 2500-4000 rpm 221 ft.lb. (300 Nm) Compression ratio__________________

210 hp (155 kW)

9.5:1

2.8 V6 Ecopower

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ Maximum torque, EEC at 1800-4500 rpm 258 ft.lb. (350 Nm) Compression ratio__________________

255 hp (187 kW)

10.0:1

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Electrical system Voltage ___________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ____________________ 60 Ah Starter motor:

4-cyl engine ______________________ 1.8 kW V6 engine ________________________ 1.4 kW

Alternator rating:

4-cyl engine with manual gearbox _____ 120 A/14 V 4-cyl engine with automatic gearbox ___ 140 A/14 V V6 engine ________________________ 155 A/14 V

Firing order:

4-cyl engine ______________________ 1-3-4-2
V6 engine ________________________ 1-2-3-4-5-6

Spark plugs: 4-cyl engine

Type ____________________________ NGK PFR6T-10G Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)

V6 engine

Type ____________________________ PLFR6C 10G Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)

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Drive belt Outside length:

4-cyl engine ______________________ 40.472'' (1028 mm) V6 engine ________________________ 83.463'' (2120 mm)

Drive belt, 4-cyl engine

Drive belt, V6 engine

Manual transmission Type _____________________________ Fully synchronized with final drive gear and differential

Oil type (for topping up)_______________ Saab MTF 0063
Oil capacity ________________________ 3.15 qts. (3.0 l) Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest

gear ____________________________ 29–35 (46–56)

Automatic transmission Type:

5-speed _________________________ Electronically con-

trolled, 5-speed, fully-automatic with hydraulic torque converter, planetary gears and integral final drive. Lock-up function in selector positions 3, 4 and 5.

6-speed _________________________ Electronically con-

trolled, 6-speed, fully-automatic with hydraulic torque converter, planetary gears and integral final drive. Lock-up function for 1st to 6th gear.

Selector lever positions_______________ P, R, N, D, M Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate clutches, brake bands and one-way couplings

Speed mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in top gear: 5-speed _________________________ 6-speed _________________________

18–31 (29–49) 33–41 (53–66)

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Suspension Spring type, front and rear_____________ Coil springs Maximum deflection of springs:

Front ____________________________ 7.0'' (178 mm) Rear ____________________________ 8.3'' (212 mm)

Dampers, front and rear ______________ Oil and gas-filled

twin-tube

Steering Steering___________________________ Power-assisted steering gear of rack-pinion type and telescopic jointed steering column

Number of turns, lock to lock ___________ 2.97
Oil type ___________________________ Power steering fluid

CHF 11S or CHF 202

Brake system Foot brake (ABS)____________________ Hydraulic disc

brakes with vacuum servo unit. Diago- nally split circuits; ventilated discs on front wheels (some variants also have ventilated rear discs). EBD function (see page 173).

Park brake_________________________ Acts on rear wheels

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Brake fluid_________________________ To DOT 4.

Do not use DOT 5.

Disc diameter:

Front ____________________________ 11.9 in.

(302 mm) **)

Front 3 *) ________________________ 12.4 in.

(314 mm) **)

Rear ____________________________ 10.9 in.

(278 mm)

Rear 3 *) ________________________ 11.5 in.

(292 mm) **)

Total friction area of brake pads:

Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²) Front 3 __________________________ 9.61 in.² (62 cm²) Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²) *) 15" wheels and 16" aluminium wheels must not be fitted to these variants since the diameter of the brake discs does not allow this. **) ventilated

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Hydraulic unit for soft top, Convertible

Oil capacity _______________________ Oil type __________________________ CHF 11S

0.6 qt. (0.6 l)

Spare wheel 3
Compact spare:

Wheels and tires

All season tires

6.5x16" __________________________ 215/55 R16 97 H

RF/XL

7.5x17" __________________________ 235/45 R17 94V

Summer tires

7.5x17" __________________________ 235/45 R17 94 W Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer regarding accept- able options.

Winter (snow) tires

6.5x16" wheel _____________________ 215/55 R16 93 Q

M+S

7.5x17" __________________________ 235/45 R17 94 Q

M+S

Wheel ___________________________ Tire _____________________________ Pressure _________________________ Maximum life _____________________

Maximum speed ___________________

4x16" 125/85 R16 99 M 420 kPa (60 psi) 2200 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h)

Full size spare

Wheel ___________________________ Tire _____________________________ Pressure _________________________ Maximum life _____________________

Maximum speed ___________________

6.5x16" 215/55 R16
250 kPa (36 psi) 2200 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h)

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NOTE

Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only be used with the following wheel-tire combinations: Wheels 6.5x16"_______ 215/55 R16 M+S or

Tires

215/55 R16

Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16".

NOTE

Wheels larger than 17" must not be fitted for reasons stated on page 248. Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with 17" wheels. Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.

Recommended tire/engine combinations

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2.0 Turbo V6 engine

All season tires 215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL 235/45 R17 94 V Summer tires 235/45 R17 94 W Winter (snow) tires 215/55 R16 93 Q 235/45 R17 94 Q Wheel sizes 6.5x16" 7.5x17"

RF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire.

–

–

–

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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

Full size spare 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 2 psi/10 kPa.

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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: Tire information label can be found

on the B-pillar. See also page 254. Canada: Label for tire pressure and color codes (trim and body)

5 V.I.N. label and certification label.

USA: V.I.N. label also includes color codes for trim and body

6 Chassis number (stamped on body).

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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 8 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 8 = 2008
1 = Trollhättan 6 = Graz 000001-999999

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Courtesy Headlamp Feature (cid:127) The length of time the lights are on. (cid:127) Whether the reversing light or tail lights

should come on as well as the dipped beam.

Automatic Climate System (ACC) (cid:127) Convertible: A/C compressor not

switched off when the soft top is open.

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Customized systems 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:127) Audible confirmation of arming/disarming

the car alarm.

(cid:127) Automatic unlocking when car stopped

and remote control removed from the igni- tion switch.

(cid:127) Trunk lid locked when car driven off or

30 seconds after being shut.

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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 too hot. Make a safe stop. Open hood.

Battery not charging. Make a safe stop.

Headlight levelling malfunction.

Cornering headlights malfunction

Tap brakes lightly before using cruise ctrl.

Traction control failure. Contact service.

Stability control failure. Contact service.

Turn on the lights.

Washer fluid level low. Refill.

Rain sensor malfunc. Contact service.

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.

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Parking assistance malfunction. Service.

Parking assistance sensor interference.

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.

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Right reversing light failure.

License plate light failure.

Left rear taillight failure.

Right rear taillight failure.

Right side day-time running light failure.

Left side day-time running light failure.

Tire pressure low, rear left. Check tires.

Tire pressure low, rear right. Check tires.

Tire pressure low, front right. Check tires.

Tire pressure low, front left. Check tires.

Low tire pressure rear left. Make a safe stop.

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Low tire pressure rear right. Make a safe stop.

Low tire pressure front right. Make a safe stop.

Low tire pressure front left. Make a safe stop.

Tire pressure system failure. Contact service.

Time for service.

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Index ABS brakes ____________________ 173
ACC _________________________ 108
Adjustment, steering wheel ________ 120
Air filter _______________________ 211
Airbag _________________________ 32
Anchorage eyes, SportSedan ______ 141
Anti-corrosion treatment __________ 271
Antilock braking system __________ 173
Anti-spin ______________________ 175
Ashtrays ______________________ 136
Autochecking of lights, warning and indicator lights __________________ 87
Autodimming _______________ 125, 126
Automatic climate control (ACC) ____ 108
Automatic closing of moonroof _____ 131
Automatic closing of windows, SportSedan and SportCombi _______________ 122
Automatic transmission ___________ 165
Automatic transmission, sport mode _ 167

Battery _______________________ 216
Bedding-in of new brake pads _____ 163
Before towing a trailer ____________ 193
Belt height, SportSedan and SportCombi ____________________ 14

Brake fluid, grade _______________ 295
Brakes ________________________ 172
Braking _______________________ 172
Bulb changing __________________ 222
Bulb table _____________________ 236
Buying new tires ________________ 247

Cabin lighting, Convertible _________ 78
Cabin lighting, SportSedan and SportCombi ___________________ 133
Calibrating front electric windows with pinch protection ________________ 78
Calibration of windows, SportSedan and SportCombi ___________________ 123
Car alarm ______________________ 56
Car transport ___________________ 199
Care of air conditioning ___________ 274
Cargo guard ___________________ 150
Cargo guard, SportWagon ________ 150
Cargo net, SportCombi ___________ 147
Change of address notification _____ 282
Changing a tire _________________ 262
Changing bulbs _________________ 222
Changing the battery, remote control _ 54
Changing wiper blades ___________ 220
Checking the number of remote controls _______________________ 53
Checks before towing a trailer _____ 193
Child safety _____________________ 24
Child safety locks, rear doors _______ 52

Index

303
Child seats ______________________ 24
Cigarette lighter _________________ 136
Cleaning the engine bay __________ 267
Cleaning upholstery ______________ 266
Closing the soft top manually, Convertible ____________________ 68
Closing the soft top, Convertible _____ 64
Clutch interlock _________________ 164
Comfort opening of moonroof ______ 131
Comfort opening of windows, SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 121
Compact spare _________________ 260
Compact spare wheel fitted, driving with _________________________ 260
Compass ______________________ 129
Convertible _____________________ 61
Convertible, washing _____________ 268
Coolant _______________________ 212
Cornering headlights ______________ 99
Crash memory, see EDR _________ 284
Cruise control __________________ 171
Cup holder _____________________ 134

Date codes, tires ________________ 257
Deactivating rear windows, SportSedan and SportCombi _____ 123
Deactivating the passenger door window button, Convertible ________ 77
Deactivating the rear window switches _____________________ 123

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Index

304
Deep water, driving through _______ 196
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 254
Determining correct load, tires _____ 256
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101
Direction indicators ______________ 101
Dome light, Convertible __________ 232
Dome light, SportSedan __________ 232
Donor battery, boost starting ______ 200
Door handles ___________________ 48
Door mirrors ___________________ 124
Drive belt ______________________ 219
Drive belt, length ________________ 293
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 _ 260
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

Easy entry, Convertible ____________ 73
EDR (Event Data Recorders) ______ 284
ESP® ________________________ 177
Economical motoring ____________ 185
Electrical system, technical data ____ 292

Electrically adjustable seats ________ 20
Electric engine heater ____________ 186
Electric heating, front seats ________ 115
Electric windows ________________ 121
Electric windows, Convertible _______ 77
Electronic Stability Program _______ 177
Electronic steering wheel lock ______ 154
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, SportSedan ___________ 142
Emergency operation of the moonroof 132
Engine bay, cleaning _____________ 267
Engine heater __________________ 186
Engine immobilizer _______________ 55
Engine management system ______ 206
Engine number _________________ 299
Engine oil, checking _____________ 210
Engine oil, grade ________________ 290
Engine oil, volume _______________ 291
Engine temperature gauge _________ 88
Engine, description ______________ 205
Engine, technical data ____________ 289
Engines _______________________ 292
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ______ 284
Extra electrical socket ____________ 136

Facilitating entry to rear seat, Convertible ____________________ 73
Factors affecting fuel consumption __ 185
Filler cap ______________________ 160
Filling a portable fuel container _____ 161

Filling up ______________________ 159
Flat spots, tires _________________ 246
Floor jack ______________________ 263
Folding down the rear seat backrest, SportCombi ___________________ 143
Folding down the rear seat, SportSedan ___________________ 138
Front fog lights __________________ 100
Front towing eye ________________ 197
Fuel container __________________ 161
Fuel gauge _____________________ 89
Fuel grade _____________________ 291
Fuel information _________________ 161
Functions, car alarm ______________ 58
Fuse panel in luggage compartment _ 240
Fuse table _____________________ 239
Fuses _________________________ 237

GDO, garage door opener _________ 126
Gearbox number ________________ 299
General safety instructions, Convertible ____________________ 62
Glove box _____________________ 136
Glovebox lighting ________________ 233

Handbrake _____________________ 179
Hazard warning lights ____________ 102

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