2008 Saab 9 3 Owners Manual

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to ini- tiate step nine. 9 Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed button. Repeat the "press/hold/release" sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process. The garage opener should now activate your rolling code equipped device.

Note: To program the remaining two but- tons, begin with "Programming" - step three. Do not repeat step two.

Gate Operator / Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after several seconds of transmission - which may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to "time-out" in the same manner. If you live in Canada or you are having diffi- culties programming a gate operator by using the "Programming" procedures (regardless of where you live), replace "Programming " step 4 with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to pre- vent possible overheating. Continue to press and hold the button while you press and release - every two sec- onds ("cycle") your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by the garage opener. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rap- idly.) Proceed with "Programming" step five to complete.

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NOTE

Switch off the power supply to the garage door or gate (or park the car beyond the range of the remote control) while pro- gramming using the "cycling" method to prevent damaging the electrical motor.

Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage opener using a button previously trained, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the desired button. DO

NOT release the button.

2 The indicator light will begin to flash after

20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with "Programming" - step 3.

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Erasing the three buttons To erase programming from the three but- tons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be "reprogrammed" as outlined below), follow the step noted: (cid:127) Press and hold the two outer buttons until

the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds. The garage opener is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with "Programming" - step 3.

Opening a garage door To operate, simply press and release the programmed button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.

Buttons for garage opener, autodimming and compass 1–3 Garage opener

4 LED 5 Autodimming/compass ON/OFF 6 Compass bearing

Autodimming Press button 5 briefly to switch autodimming on or off. When autodimming is switched on, a 1 is displayed briefly in the compass win- dow. A 0 indicates that autodimming is switched off.

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Compass The compass is built into the rearview mir- ror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. The compass displays the car’s direction of travel: N, NE, E, etc. Switch the compass display on and off by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds, see illus- tration on page 128.

Changing zones The earth’s magnetic field varies depending on one’s position on the globe. If you drive your car from one magnetic zone to another the compass setting will need to be changed to ensure a correct bearing. 1 Study the illustrations to determine the

correct zone.

2 Press and hold button 5 until "ZONE" is shown in the display on the mirror (6 s). The zone number is now also shown.

3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number. There are 15 zones from which to choose. Once the correct zone is selected, release the button and wait 4 seconds. The compass will now display the bearing.

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Compass zones in USA

Compass zones in Canada

Calibration Calibration is performed automatically during travel. If, for any reason, a manual calibration is needed perform as follows: 1 Press and hold button 5 until "CAL" and

the compass bearing are displayed (approx. 9 s).

2 Drive in circles (max. 5 mph/8 km/h) or drive as normal until "CAL" is no longer displayed.

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Moonroof 3333

WARNING

Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the electric moonroof. Risk of serious or fatal injuries! (cid:127) Always remove the remote control

from the ignition switch when you leave the car. This will prevent per- sonal injury caused by the activation of the electric moonroof, for example, due to children playing.

(cid:127) The person operating the electric

moonroof is responsible for ensuring that no one, especially a child, has their head, hands or fingers in the opening, before closing the moonroof. (cid:127) Do not stick any part of the body or the

head out through an open window while the car is moving.

The moonroof is operated by the control in the roof console. For the moonroof to work, the ignition switch must be in the ON posi- tion. If the car is equipped with windows having the automatic closing function, the moon- roof can be opened and closed so long as the car is unlocked until 20 minutes has passed since the remote control was removed from the ignition switch.

Moonroof control 1 Manually controlled opening 2 Automatic opening

3 Manually controlled closing 4 Automatic closing 5 Ventilation position

Moonroof without automatic opening Slide the control rearward to position 1 (see illustration). The moonroof will stop when you release the control or once it is fully open.

To open Manually controlled opening Slide the control rearward to its first position. The moonroof will halt when you release the control. If you do not release the control, the moonroof will open to the comfort position. To open the moonroof further, release the control and then once again press it rear- ward.

Automatic opening Slide the control rearward to the second position and release it. The moonroof will open to the comfort position. To open the moonroof further, slide the control rearward a second time.

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To close

WARNING

Exercise great care when closing the moonroof to ensure that nothing gets trapped.

Manually controlled closing Slide the control forward to its first position. The moonroof will halt when you release the control.

Automatic closing 3333
Slide the control forward to its second posi- tion and release it. The moonroof will close fully. The moonroof pinch protection halts closing and opens the moonroof slightly if some- thing obstructs closing.

Moonroof without automatic closing 3333
Slide the control forward to position 3 (see illustration). The moonroof will stop when you release the control or once it is fully closed.

Ventilation position (rear edge of moon- roof open) (cid:127) To open – press in the control. (cid:127) To close – slide the control forward to the

second position.

It is also possible to select the ventilation position when the moonroof is open by pressing in the control. The moonroof will then close automatically. Press the control once more to open the moonroof to its ven- tilation position. If you wish to open the moonroof fully from the ventilation position, you must first close it (slide the control forward). You can then slide the control rearward to open the moon- roof. The moonroof incorporates an interior, manual, sliding sun blind.

Moonroof without automatic closing 3333
(cid:127) To open – press the control up. (cid:127) To close – slide the control forward to

position 3.

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Comfort opening 3333
Comfort opening is the remote opening of windows and the moonroof. Press and hold the unlocking button on the remote control until the windows and optional moonroof start to open (approx. 2 seconds). During comfort opening of the windows, moonroof (option) and soft top, the range is reduced by approximately half. If the moonroof is in the ventilation position, it will not open. Convertible: For the remote opening of the soft top, refer to page 64.

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Pinch protection 3333

WARNING

Make sure nothing obstructs the moon- roof when it is closed without pinch pro- tection.

The moonroof is equipped with pinch pro- tection. This is activated if something gets trapped when the moonroof is being closed. The moonroof will stop and open slightly.

Temporary overriding the pinch protec- tion If dirt, ice or similar create so much resis- tance that the pinch protection cuts in (moonroof cannot be closed), the pinch pro- tection can be temporarily disengaged. 1 Make sure the ignition is ON.

2 Press and hold the

button on the

driver’s door while operating the window in question.

3 Close the moonroof with the button on

the roof console.

The pinch protection will be operative the next time the moonroof is operated.

Button for overriding the moonroof pinch protection

Emergency operation of the moonroof In an emergency, such as if there is an elec- trical failure, the moonroof can be operated with a screwdriver. Remove the lens from the roof console. Use a screwdriver to press in the pin in the slot in the center of the motor shaft and turn the screwdriver. Turn clockwise to close the moonroof when in ventilation position. Turn counter-clockwise to close when in open position.

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1 Interior lighting always off 2 Interior lighting controlled by the doors 3 Interior lighting on continuously

Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one front and one rear roof light, floor lighting, and cour- tesy lights in the doors (certain variants only). The light switch for the interior lighting is located on the roof console by the rear- view mirror.

When the switch is in the mid-position (door-activated), the interior lighting will come on: (cid:127) When the car is unlocked. (cid:127) When a door is opened and the ignition is

OFF.

(cid:127) When the remote control is removed from

the ignition switch.

The lighting goes out: (cid:127) When the car is locked. (cid:127) When the ignition is turned on. (cid:127) Approx. 20 seconds after closing all

doors.

The lights are dimmed out gradually.

Rear lighting 1 Reading lights 2 Roof light

If a door is left open and the light switch is in position 2 or 3 and the ignition is OFF, the interior lighting will be switched off automat- ically after 20 minutes to save the battery. The glove box lighting is switched on and off automatically when the glove box is opened and closed.

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Trunk lighting The trunk lighting is switched on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.

Sun visor with vanity mirror

Sun visor Illuminated vanity mirrors are provided on the sun visors. The lighting comes on when the cover is raised.

Cup holder 3333

WARNING

(cid:127) The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china or glass as these can cause personal injury in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Use only paper mugs, plastic bottles

or aluminium cans.

(cid:127) Avoid spillage, particularly of hot

drinks.

NOTE

Take care not to spill any liquid on the audio system , the ignition switch or the like when using the cup holders. Soft drinks in particular can cause malfunc- tions.

Cup holders are provided in the fascia, in the center console compartment between the front seats and rear seat cushion (Sport- Sedan and SportCombi). The cup holder between the seats can be raised if you wish to use the compartment for storage.

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Cup holder in fascia

Cup holder in center console compart- ment between front seats 3

Cup holder in rear seat cushion 3, Sport- Sedan and SportCombi

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Power Outlet 3333

Storage compartments

WARNING

WARNING

The maximum output of the cigarette lighter socket is 240 W (20 A). The rating of the socket in the compartment between the seats is the same. Overloading can result in melting or even fire.

You can use the electrical socket in the stor- age compartment under the armrest between the front seats to charge a mobile phone, for example. There is a recess on each side of the compartment which will accept a lead so that you can close the lid without damaging the charger lead.

The glove box must be closed while trav- elling. An open glove box door could cause personal injury in the event of a crash.

There are additional storage compartments below the front ashtray and in the doors.

Open the glove box with the button on the left of the moulding. Convertible has lockable glove box. Use the traditionally key, see page 54.

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Sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air. This allows the storage of chocolate dur- ing hot weather for example.

Storage compartment between front seats

Storage pocket on front edge of seats 3

Storage pocket on back of seats 3

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Trunk Folding down the rear seat, SportSedan Convertible: The rear seat cannot be folded.

WARNING

(cid:127) Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into

position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash.

(cid:127) Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk can climb to 160–180 °F (70–80 °C). Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke.

(cid:127) Keep hands well clear of all moving parts.

(cid:127) Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf. There is always a danger of loose objects being thrown forward and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash. See also page 196.

(cid:127) When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the center safety belt is mounted in the backrest.

(cid:127) When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since other- wise objects in the trunk could force their way into the cabin during heavy breaking or a crash.

(cid:127) Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to

a suitable height before riding in the car.

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For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. Next to the hinges in the trunk are handles for unlocking the rear seat backrests. The operation is easier if the front seats are not too far back and the rear seat head restraints are fully lowered. 1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle in the

trunk.

2 Fold the backrest forward.

Note: When returning the backrest to its upright position, make sure that it locks properly in place and that the safety belt does not get caught.

If the left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the follow- ing message is displayed on the SID (equivalent message displayed for right-hand backrest):

Rear left seat backrest unlocked.

Trunk Release Handle, see page 141. Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, SportSedan, see page 142.

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Load-through hatch, SportSedan Convertible: There is no load-through hatch.

WARNING

(cid:127) Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury result- ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its

handling characteristics (see page 286).

A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the parking brake. This avoids the danger of the car moving off if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear. (cid:127) Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle. There is a lock on the rear side of the hatch. Use this to lock or unlock the hatch. To lock: Open the hatch and lock the lock. Close the hatch. The hatch is now locked. To unlock: Fold down the wide section of the backrest and unlock the lock. Alternatively, you can unlock the hatch from the trunk.

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WARNING

(cid:127) Lay heavy bags on the floor. Place

smaller and lighter bags on top.

(cid:127) Secure heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash.

(cid:127) Secure small items if the backrest is folded down. Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury.

(cid:127) The elastic cargo net 3 is only

designed for light objects that are to be kept in place while driving

(cid:127) Elastic cargo net 3: WARNING. Avoid

eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage.

(cid:127) The rear seat must be in the upright

position to protect against load dis- placement in the event of a crash.

Trunk Release Handle

Tie down eyes in the trunk

Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from inside.

Tie down eyes, SportSedan There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In general, loads should be placed as far forward and as low down as possible in the trunk.

NOTE

The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk. Improper use of the trunk release could damage it.

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(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its handling char- acteristics (see page 286).

(cid:127) Match your speed and driving style to

how the car is loaded. The handling characteristics of the car can be affected since a load in the trunk will alter the car’s center of gravity.

Trunk lighting On the underside of the parcel shelf is a light that is switched on and off when the trunk is opened and closed. If the trunk lid is left open, the lighting will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent the battery from running flat.

Cover over emergency opening lever, on parcel shelf

Emergency opening of the narrow backrest, SportSedan The narrow section of the backrest can be opened in an emergency if the car is without electricity (not possible to open trunk lid) and you need to access the trunk for a warn- ing triangle, for example. (cid:127) Remove the cover and depress the yellow

lever forward.

Tools and spare wheel, see page 260.

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Folding down the rear seat backrest, SportCombi

WARNING

(cid:127) Never drive the car if the backrest is not correctly locked into

position as this increases the risk of personal injury in the event of heavy braking or a crash.

(cid:127) Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and trunk can climb to 160–180 °F (70–80 °C). Small children are very susceptible to heat stroke.

(cid:127) Keep hands well clear of all moving parts. (cid:127) When folding the backrest back upright, make sure that it is locked correctly on both sides. This is imperative since the center safety belt is mounted in the backrest.

(cid:127) Adjust the head restraints for the rear seats to be occupied to

a suitable height before riding in the car.

For greater flexibility, the rear seat is split so that the narrow and the wide part can be folded down separately. It is easiest to fold down the rear seat backrests if the front seats are slid forward. 1 Unlock the backrest by pulling the appropriate handle forward.

An unlocked backrest has a red indicator by the handle.

2 Fold the backrest forward.

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When returning the backrest to its upright position, make sure that it locks properly in place. The red indicator by the handle must not be visible. Also make sure that the safetybelt does not get caught. If the left-hand backrest is not properly locked in position, the follow- ing message is displayed on the SID (equivalent message displayed for right-hand backrest):

Rear left seat backrest unlocked.

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WARNING

(cid:127) Lay heavy bags on the floor. Place smaller and lighter bags on

top.

(cid:127) Elastic cargo net 3: WARNING. Avoid eye injury. DO NOT

overstretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of wear or damage. (cid:127) Secure heavy and bulky items using the lashing eyes provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash.

(cid:127) Secure small items if the backrest is folded down. Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury.

(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its

handling characteristics (see page 286).

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Load-through hatch, SportCombi

WARNING

(cid:127) Always secure the load firmly, for example using the middle safety belt. This reduces the danger of personal injury result- ing from the displacement of the load on hard braking or in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Do not exceed the load capacity of the car, as this will alter its

handling characteristics (see page 286).

A load-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Before loading or unloading long items, switch off the engine and apply the parking brake. This avoids the danger of the car moving off if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear. (cid:127) Fold down the armrest and open the hatch by lifting the handle.

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Tie down eyes, SportCombi There are tie down eyes in the trunk that should be used to secure loads. In general, loads should be placed as far forward and as low down as possible in the trunk. Driving with the trunk lid open, see page 196.

WARNING

(cid:127) Put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment, i.e. against the back of the rear seat.

(cid:127) Never stack cargo so high that any

part of the cargo lies above the edge of the backrest, if a cargo guard 3 is not being used.

(cid:127) Always tie down the cargo so that it

cannot be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Unsecured and heavy cargo can

increase the risk of injury during hard braking, sudden avoidance manoeu- vres and in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Use the lashing eyes and suitable anchorage straps 3 for optimum securing of loads.

(cid:127) Provide protection on sharp edges to prevent damage to the cargo straps.

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(cid:127) If possible, avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load, because the anchoring possibili- ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position. That the rear seat is in the upright is a basic require- ment for protection against cargo displacement in the event of a crash.

(cid:127) Improve safety by fastening the outer

safetybelts. Check that the red "indi- cator-flag" next to the opening han- dles is not visible. If the red "indica- tor-flag" is visible the backrest is not locked.

(cid:127) Match your speed and driving style to

how the car is loaded. The handling characteristics of the car can be affected since a load in the trunk will alter the car’s center of gravity.

(cid:127) An object weighing 55 lbs. (25 kg) cor-

responds to a weight of 2200 lbs. (1,000 kg) in a front-end collision at 32 mph (50 km/h).

(cid:127) Adjust the car’s load (passengers and

luggage) so that the gross vehicle weight and the axle weight are not exceeded, see page 286.

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Cargo net 3333

WARNING

(cid:127) Never overload the cargo net 3. If the

elastic breaks this may cause per- sonal injury. Do not use a cargo net that shows signs of wear.

(cid:127) Never use the elastic floor net 3 and elastic side net 3 when the rear seat is folded down. These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy, not for the anchoring of loads.

(cid:127) Secure the load in the luggage com- partment firmly. Using a cargo net is not considered as load securing.

(cid:127) The only purpose of a cargo net is to

prevent light objects from being thrown forward into the cabin during heavy breaking.

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Cargo net, vertical 3333, SportCombi Fit the net behind the rear seat backrest. 1 Remove the rear cover panels in the

roof.

2 Fit the net’s upper fasteners into the two

rear attachment points in the roof. 3 Secure the net’s hooks in the two

anchorage eyes closest to the rear seat. Tension the straps.

The cargo net can also be fitted behind the front seats when the whole rear seat is folded. 1 Remove the front cover panels in the

roof.

2 Snap the net’s upper fasteners into the two front attachment points in the roof. 3 Lengthen the straps with the enclosed extra straps. Secure the hooks in the two outer eyes furthest back on the front seats’ rails down by the floor. Tension the straps.

Attaching the cargo net to the roof

Cargo net fitted in front anchorage eye

Storing the cargo net

Storage When the cargo net is not in use it should be stored in the bag supplied. Position the bag on the floor in the luggage compartment, closest to the backrest and secure it in the front anchorage eyes using the Velcro fas- teners.

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Cargo net, floor mounted 3333, SportCombi 1 Fold up the floor. Position the edges of the floor in the slots in the side pieces.

2 Fit the bag/carrier on the lower floor and secure the net’s hooks in the folded-up floor.

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Cargo net, floor mounted, SportCombi 1 Upper bracket. Make sure that the rubber

bands are not twisted

2 Lower anchorage point

Cargo net, floor mounted, SportCombi with subwoofer 3
1 Upper bracket. Make sure that the rubber

bands are not twisted

2 Lower anchorage point

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Cargo guard 3333, SportCombi

NOTE

Do not place any objects on the extended cargo guard. It is designed to shield against view and not for storage.

To fit 1 Hold the cartridge so that the extendible

part faces backward.

2 Position the cartridge over the pin (1) on the left and right-hand sides. Press the cartridge down and rotate it slightly forward until a click is heard.

3 Check the fitting by pulling the cartridge

up, it should now be fitted firmly.

WARNING

A cassette that is incorrectly fitted can detach and cause personal injury in the event of a collision, heavy breaking or similar.

Fitting the cargo guard 1 Pin on which the cargo guard is fitted 2 Handle for removing the cargo guard

Opening the cargo guard

To remove 1 Retract the cargo guard into the

cartridge.

2 Pull the handle (2) back and lift up the cartridge. Repeat this on the other side.

Opening the cargo guard The cargo guard can be opened halfway in order to facilitate loading objects into the luggage compartment (and to avoid stretch- ing in over the luggage compartment to reach the cargo guard). 1 Open the tailgate. 2 Press the rear lip of the cargo guard down, e.g. with an elbow. The cargo guard now opens halfway so that objects can be more easily loaded into the luggage compartment.

3 Pull the cargo guard down to the lower

position

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Starting and driving

Ignition switch ________ Steering wheel lock____ Starting the engine ____ Important considerations

for driving __________ Refueling ____________ Engine Break-in Period_ Manual transmission___ Automatic

transmission 3333 ______ Cruise control ________ Braking______________ Traction Control System (TCS) ______________

3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).

Electronic Stability Program ESP® ______ Parking brake_________ Parking ______________ Saab Parking

Assistance 3333________

Economical driving_____ 185 Driving in cold weather__ 187 Driving in hot climates __ 189 Towing a trailer 3333 ______ 190 Driving with a roof rack

load ________________ 194 Driving with a load _____ 196 Driving with the trunk lid

open________________ 196 Driving in deep water ___ 196 Driving at night ________ 197 Towing the car_________ 197 Jump starting _________ 200 For long trips __________ 202

152 154 154

156 159 163 164

165 171 172

175

177 179 179

182

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Ignition switch The ignition switch is located on the center console between the front seats. In cars with automatic transmission, the remote control can only be removed when the selector lever is in position P.

NOTE

Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch. If dirt or liquid gets into it, the switch may not operate properly. If snow from clothing falls into the ignition switch and melts, the ignition switch can seize (freeze). Brush snow off clothing before getting into the car.

WARNING

(cid:127) Always remove the remote control

before leaving children unattended in the car.

(cid:127) Apply the parking brake before remov-

ing the remote control.

(cid:127) Never remove the remote control

while the car is moving. This will acti- vate the steering wheel lock and make it impossible to steer the car.

To allow the various systems in the car time to register that the remote control has been inserted into the ignition switch, do not turn the remote control for roughly half a second.

LOCK position The parking lights, hazard warning lights and interior lighting can be turned on. Cars with automatic transmission: Move the gear lever to P. The gear lever is locked in position. This is the only position in which the remote control can be removed. Cars with manual transmission: The remote control can be removed regardless of the position of the gear lever.

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OFF position Parts of the electrical system are operative. Do not leave the remote control in the OFF position with the engine not running as this could cause the battery to run flat in a matter of hours. Cars with automatic transmission: The gear lever is not locked. See also page 166. If the ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF before the car is stationary then turning to LOCK may not be possible. In which case turn the ignition switch to the ON position until the ABS lamp goes out, approx. 2 seconds. Following which, turn it back to OFF.

ON position The entire electrical system is operative. Do not leave the remote control in the ON position when the engine is not running. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to disconnect the electrical system. When you turn the ignition switch to ON, some indicator and warning lights will come on in the main instrument panel. These should go out after about 3 seconds.

ST - starter position The starter motor operates (automatic transmission: selector lever must be in P or N) when the ignition switch is turned to this position. When released, the ignition switch will spring back to the ON position. The car has an electronic restart lock. If the engine fails to start, the ignition switch must first be turned back to a position between OFF and LOCK before the starter motor can be operated again.

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Starting and driving Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock is electronic. The lock engages when the remote control is removed from the ignition and unlocks when the remote control is inserted. A click can be heard when the steering wheel lock locks and unlocks. If the car is parked with one front wheel touching the curb, for example, you may need to turn the steering wheel slightly when you insert the remote control to allow the steering wheel lock to unlock. If you do not succeed on first attempt you must remove the remote control before trying again. Turn the steering wheel and insert the remote control into the ignition switch. If the steering wheel lock does not disen- gage it will not be possible to turn the remote control in the ignition switch. The following message is shown on the SID:

Pull out key, turn steering wheel. Restart.

If a fault arises affecting the steering wheel lock, the following message will be displayed on the SID:

Starting the engine

WARNING

Steering lock malfunc. Make a safe stop.

If the steering wheel lock malfunctions while the remote control is in the ignition switch, this may prevent the removal of the remote control or prevent the car from being restarted once the engine has been switched off. If you have to leave the car, lock the car by pressing down the lock buttons on the doors. Lock the front left door from outside with the traditional key (see page 50). The car is now locked but the alarm is inactive.

(cid:127) When starting the engine: – Sit down in the driver’s seat. – Depress the clutch pedal fully (M/T). If the gear lever is not in the neutral posi- tion, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed or the car will jump for- wards or backwards, which may cause a crash.

– Never start the car from outside the

vehicle, e.g. through a window that is down. This could lead to serious per- sonal injury.

(cid:127) Cars with automatic transmission:

select position P to remove the ignition key. The key can only be removed in this gear position.

(cid:127) Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to the danger of CO – always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage.

(cid:127) Do not rest or sleep in the car when

parked with the engine running. There is a risk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage.

(cid:127) There is also a danger of CO poison-

ing if the exhaust system is leaking.

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Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or loading it heavily before it has warmed up. Do not drive away before the warning and indicator lights have gone out. The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows:

Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. 1 Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2 Depress the clutch pedal but do not

touch the accelerator.

3 Start the engine. Let the ignition switch spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly.

Allow the engine to idle for about 10 seconds. Do not apply full throttle for at least 3 minutes after starting.

Cars with automatic transmission The selector lever must be in the P or N position. 1 The selector lever must be in the P or N

position.

2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal.

Note! Once the engine has started, the brake pedal will sink. This is perfectly normal.

3 Start the engine. Let the ignition switch spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly.

Allow the engine to idle for about 10 seconds. Do not apply full throttle for at least 3 minutes after starting.

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Useful tips on starting the engine If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather, proceed as follows: 1 Turn the ignition switch to ON (it is

essential that you turn the ignition to ON before depressing the accelerator). 2 Press the accelerator to the floor and run the starter motor for 5-10 seconds. This will prevent the engine being flooded (fully depressed accelerator cuts off the fuel supply).

3 Now start the engine in the normal way

- do not touch the accelerator.

If the engine stalls immediately after starting (e.g. if the clutch was released too quickly), do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine.

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Important considerations for driving 1 Starting and driving (cid:127) Do not use full throttle until the engine

is warm, so as to avoid unnecessary wear. If the needle of the turbo gauge repeatedly enters the red zone, the engine may suddenly lose power, due to the initiation of a monitoring system that limits the boost pressure. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer as soon as possible.

(cid:127) Under certain barometric conditions

(high outside temperature and/or high altitude) the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen.

(cid:127) A protective function (interruption of the

fuel supply) limits the engine speed.

2 Stopping the engine (cid:127) Do not rev the engine immediately

before switching it off - stop the engine when it is idling.

3 Regulating the boost pressure (cid:127) One of the advantages of boost pres- sure regulation is that the engine can also be run safely on gasoline with a lower octane rating, although not lower than AON 87. However, engine perfor- mance will fall slightly and heavy load- ing and laboring should be avoided. For optimum performance, use the recom- mended grade of fuel.

(cid:127) The maximum boost pressure is regu- lated according to the tendency of the engine to knock. Short-lived knocking is perfectly normal. This can occur when the engine is running at about 3,000 rpm under a heavy load. The extent of this knocking will depend on the grade of fuel in the tank.

(cid:127) Isolated instances of knocking can

occur with low-octane fuel. This controlled form of knocking, followed by a reduction in the boost pressure, is a sign that the control system is working normally, and is perfectly safe for the engine.

NOTE

(cid:127) If the engine sounds strange there is a malfunction. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer immediately.

(cid:127) The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine dam- age.

Limited performance.

The light comes on in the event of an engine or gearbox fault (cars with automatic gear- box), which may cause drivability problems but that does not affect exhaust emission. The car can still be driven but perhaps with limited performance. Contact a dealer whenever an opportunity occurs. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.

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Limp-home The engine management system has a diagnostic feature that checks a number of internal functions. If a fault is detected in the throttle valve, the engine management system will set the throttle system to the limp-home mode. This means: (cid:127) idling control will be poor (uneven idling

since regulated by ignition and fuel supply)

(cid:127) engine performance will be reduced (cid:127) the cruise control will not function (cid:127) the capacity of the A/C compressor will be

limited.

If the diagnosis function detects a fault in the engine management system, the light "Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)" in the instrument panel will come on (see page 83). Have the car checked at a work- shop as soon as possible. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.

NOTE

"Engine malfunction (CHECK

If ENGINE)" warning light starts to flash (indicating that the engine is misfiring and the catalytic converter can be damaged), ease off the accelerator slightly. The light should go out or start to shine constantly. If the light continues to flash despite easing off the accelerator, you may con- tinue to drive the car but at the minimum throttle permitted by the current traffic sit- uation. Have the car checked as soon as possible. We recommend that you con- tact a Saab dealer.

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Important considerations with catalytic converters The catalytic converter is an emission con- trol device incorporated in the car’s exhaust system. It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert, the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer (precious metal alloy).

NOTE

Use only unleaded gasoline. Leaded gas- oline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter.

To ensure that the catalytic converter con- tinues to function properly, and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components, the following points must be observed:

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(cid:127) Have the car serviced regularly in accor-

dance with the service program.

(cid:127) Always be alert to any misfiring of the

engine (not running on all cylinders) and any loss of power or performance. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to a workshop. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.

(cid:127) If the engine fails to start (in severe cold or if the battery is flat), the car can be bump started (manual transmission only) or started using jump leads to a donor battery. However, as soon as you have started the engine, it is important that it runs on all cylinders. If it is misfiring, allow it to idle for up to 5 minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly. If, after this time, the engine still fails to run properly, switch off the engine to avoid serious damage to the catalytic converter. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer for advice.

(cid:127) Never park the car on dry grass or other

combustible material. The catalytic converter gets very hot and could there- fore start a fire.

(cid:127) Never drive off if the engine is misfiring. (cid:127) If you bump start the car when the engine is already at normal working temperature, the engine must start to run on all cylin- ders. Abort bump starting if the engine fails to start immediately.

Failure to strictly follow these instructions can result in damage to the catalytic con- verter and associated components, and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions.

NOTE

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

WARNING

If the engine is being run with the car on a rolling road or dynamometer, to ensure adequate cooling, air must be blown into the engine compartment and under the car at a rate equivalent to the ram-air effect that would obtain at the corre- sponding road speed.

Engine management system with catalytic converter 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor 3 Catalytic converter

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Refueling

WARNING

If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Gasoline fumes are highly explosive. Therefore: (cid:127) never smoke while refueling. (cid:127) never use gasoline for any purpose

other than as engine fuel.

(cid:127) gasoline is extremely flammable and can cause severe burns. No open or exposed flames near gasoline.

(cid:127) do not use a mobile phone at the

same time as refueling.

If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notify- ing the station attendant. Leave the area immediately.

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NOTE

NOTE

(cid:127) Do not overfill. Fuel should not come

right up the filler pipe as room for expansion is needed for when the temperature rises.

(cid:127) The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine dam- age.

(cid:127) Clean fuel from painted surfaces as

soon as possible.

The engine control module (ECM) moni- toring the engine parameters also stores fault codes. Under certain circumstances, this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) lamp

, thus indicating a fault that must be

checked by your Saab dealer, see page 83. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: (cid:127) Make sure that the fuel filler cap is

screwed on correctly before the engine is started. Screw on the fuel filler cap until you hear three clicks. (cid:127) Avoid driving with the fuel low level

indicator illuminated. The symbol illu- minates when less than approximately 2.5 gallons (10 litres) of fuel remains in the tank.

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Refueling

WARNING

If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notify- ing the station attendant. Leave the area immediately.

1 Switch off the engine. 2 Open the fuel cap, located in the

right-hand rear fender.

3 Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe and let the first mark (a ring, a pimple or the first spring-coil) rest on the flange. Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in progress.

4 Cease refueling the first time the pump

stops, and wait a few seconds after you’ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle.

NOTE

Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is needed when the temperature rises. (cid:127) Fill to maximum filling capacity. (cid:127) Stop filling after the first time that the nozzle trips to shut off the flow of fuel. (cid:127) Filling capacity can differ between dif-

ferent fuel stations and outside tem- perature. Fuel tank volume when nozzle trips to shut off, may vary by 0.5 gal. (2 liters).

(cid:127) Do not fill fuel all the way up the filler pipe. The gasoline must be allowed room for expansion especially during hot weather.

Fuel cap

Fuel cap To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear three clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or is improperly installed. See Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) on page 83. The most effective way to prevent conden- sation forming in the tank (and thus avoid possible running problems) is to keep the tank full.

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When refueling, hang the fuel cap inside the fuel door

Refer to page 187 for information regarding gasoline anti-freeze. The fuel door has a built in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel door. Slide the white ring on the cap into the slot. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly.

Filling a portable fuel container

Fuel (Gasoline Engine)

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WARNING

Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity dis- charge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: (cid:127) Dispense gasoline only into approved

containers.

(cid:127) Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground.

(cid:127) Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operat- ing the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete.

(cid:127) Do not smoke while pumping gaso-

line.

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an impor- tant part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. For optimum performance Saab recom- mends: (cid:127) Gasoline engines – AON 90.

Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knock- ing noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you might damage your engine. A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is con- sidered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knock- ing, your engine needs service.

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Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet spec- ifications which were developed by automo- bile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Auto- mobile Manufacturers at www.autoalli- ance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meet- ing these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.

NOTE

Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gaso- lines, if they comply with the specifica- tions described earlier. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels.

California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speci- fications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a emission system inspection. See Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) on page 83. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.

Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work prop- erly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Pro- tection Agency regulations. Saab recom- mends that you buy gasolines that are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. If your vehicle experi- ences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of gasoline. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gaso- lines may be available in your area to con- tribute to clean air. Saab recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can cor- rode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be cov- ered under your warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcy- clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy

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gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. Saab does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service.

Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country out- side the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recom- mended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving.

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Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in, about 90 miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely under stop-and-go conditions or about 300 miles (500 km) of highway driving. To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid hard braking as much as possible.

Engine Break-in Period Pistons, cylinder bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. If a new engine is driven too hard, this grad- ual process of bedding-in will not be possi- ble and the life of the engine will be short- ened. During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), do not exceed 5,000 rpm. In addition, refrain from driving the car at full throttle, other than for brief instances, during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km).

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Starting and driving Manual transmission Clutch interlock To start the car, the clutch pedal must be depressed. When changing gear, fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever, as this can increase the wear on the gearbox. Before reverse (R) can be engaged, you must lift the ring underneath the gear knob.

NOTE

When reverse gear is to be engaged, the car must be at a standstill with the accelerator fully released.

Gear positions, 6-speed

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Automatic transmission 3333

WARNING

(cid:127) Depress the brake pedal when shifting

the selector lever from P or N.

(cid:127) The car must be at a standstill before P, R or N is selected. You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of P. If the car is still moving when a drive position is subse- quently selected, this could cause a crash or damage the automatic trans- mission.

(cid:127) Never park the car with the selector lever in a drive position, even if the parking brake is on.

(cid:127) If you want to leave the car with the engine running, move the selector lever to P or N and apply the parking brake.

The automatic transmission has an elec- tronic control module. The control module receives information including accelerator position and road speed. Using this and other information, it controls the hydraulic pressure of the transmission to ensure that gear changing is as smooth as possible.

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Indication of gear position on main instrument panel

The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in the P or N position. When the car is stationary, the engine must be idling when you move the selector lever from one position to another. If not, the transmission could be damaged.

NOTE

After selecting a drive position, pause briefly to allow the gear to engage (the car starts to pull a little) before you acceler- ate.

Selector lever 1 Position for manual gear selection

The remote control can only be removed when the selector lever is in the P position.

Adaptive gear change patterns The adaptive gear change pattern function adapts gear changing to the prevailing driv- ing conditions. The transmission control module senses the engine load, vehicle speed and temperature of the transmission. A suitable gear change pattern is then selected automatically to avoid unneces- sary gear changes and undesired increases in transmission temperature. Certain variants use a special change pat- tern for the first few minutes after a cold start so that the catalytic converter reaches its working temperature more quickly.

Thermal transmission protection The transmission has built-in protection against overheating. If the temperature of the transmission fluid exceeds 302 °F (150 °C), engine torque will be limited to 147 ft.lbs. (200 Nm). The following message is shown on the SID:

Gearbox too hot. Make a safe stop. Open hood.

If this message appears, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out. The selector lever should be in position P.

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Selector lever detent

Park Brake Shift Lock The transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move the gear selector lever out of the P or N posi- tion, the gear selector lever detent (catch) must be pressed in at the same time as the brake pedal is held depressed. The detent button on the selector lever has to be pressed in before the lever can be moved between certain positions. Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock, see page 168.

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Sport mode 3333

Sport mode is selected using the

button, while the word SPORT illuminates

. Changing up occurs later

on the SID and changing down occurs earlier at the same accelerator pedal position. Sport mode will be deselected if: (cid:127) The Sport button is depressed again (cid:127) the engine is switched off.

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WARNING

Remember to use the braking effect of the engine (1st, 2nd or 3rd gear) when you are descending long or steep hills to spare the brakes. Overheating can cause the brakes to fade!

Towing Towing of cars with automatic transmission, see page 197. Descending hills If the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hill, despite the acceler- ator being released, the control module will change down. If you desire more powerful engine braking, manually select a lower gear (see page 170).

Lock-up The transmission’s torque converter has a lock-up function. This can lock the torque converter, thus reducing the engine speed and fuel consumption. Kick-down When the accelerator is pressed down fully, a down change is made to optimize acceler- ation, e.g. for overtaking. Following this, the next higher gear will be selected at the optimum engine speed, unless you ease off the accelerator before reaching this. Driving in hilly country with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained, for example, when driving with a trailer on hilly roads. To avoid the transmission fluid overheating, always drive with the selector lever in the D posi- tion. The adaptive gear change patterns are then active. High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can also cause the transmission fluid to overheat. Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid.

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Limp-home

NOTE

Do not tow a trailer if limp-home mode is engaged.

If the transmission malfunctions, the control module will activate limp-home mode. Driv- ability will be affected to varying degrees.

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In this mode, only 2nd and 5th gears are available. Select 2nd gear when driving at low speeds and 5th gear at higher speeds. 2nd gear must be selected manually. Select 5th gear manually or move the selector lever to D, see page 170.

Cars with 6-speed transmission 3333
(cid:127) The car may be totally powerless. If this is case, have the car transported to a work- shop to have the problem rectified.

(cid:127) The car may feel weak but can be driven carefully to a workshop to have the prob- lem rectified.

(cid:127) Drivability may barely be affected. Irrespective of the drivability of the car, the car must be taken to a workshop to have the problem checked and rectified.

Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock

NOTE

Due to electrical problems it may not be possible to move the selector lever out of the park position, even if the ignition is ON. If for some reason the selector lever has to be moved out of the park position (i.e. to tow the car a short distance) do as described below.

1 Apply the parking brake. 2 Lift up the rubber mat in the storage compartment ahead of the selector lever.

3 Under the floor of the storage compart- ment is a yellow plastic lever. Use a thin tool, such as a screwdriver, to press and hold the plastic lever while moving the selector lever from P to N.

4 Remove the tool. 5 Release the parking brake if the car is to

be moved immediately, otherwise it should remain on.

Check fuse 6 in the engine bay fuse box. If the fuse is OK the battery may be dead. Contact a workshop to have the problem checked and rectified. We recommend that you contact a Saab dealer.

Temporary override of Park Brake Shift Lock

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Selector lever positions

The selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically blocked. The engine can be started. To move the selector lever out of the P position, depress the brake pedal and press in the detent (catch) on the selector lever. Only select the park position (P) when the car is stationary. Only select the reverse position (R) when the car stationary. The detent release button must be pressed before the selector lever can be moved to R. Wait until reverse gear has engaged before touching the accelerator.

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You must press the brake pedal to move the selector lever from the neutral position (N). In neutral, the transmission is disengaged from the engine. The engine can be started but make sure the parking brake is on to prevent unexpected movement. To prevent the engine and transmission becoming hotter than necessary, select N for long stops with the engine running, e.g. when stuck in a traffic jam. At traffic lights, leave the selector lever in the drive position (D). The drive position (D) is the normal one for forward driving. The transmission shifts automatically between all gears from 1st to 5th or 6th, the timing of which depends on factors such as the current accelerator position and the speed of the car. Pause for a moment before applying the acce- lerator, to allow the gears to engage.

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Sentronic, manual gear selection Move the selector lever to the manual position (M) (to the left position D) to select gear manually. Select a higher gear by pressing the selector lever forward or a lower gear by pulling it back. The selector lever will return to a position adjacent to the letter M after each gear change. An example of when you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking, to enable you to remain in a low gear for an extended period of time. If the road surface is slippery, you may wish to start off in 2nd or 3rd to reduce the risk of wheel spin. When descending steep hills you should select a low gear to increase the braking effect of the engine and thus spare the brakes.

Steering wheel controls for manual gear selection 3

Manual gear selections are displayed on the main instrument panel. The letter M and the current gear are displayed. When the selector lever is in the M position, as opposed to the D position, the engine is much more responsive to changes in accel- erator position. The accelerator has a different feel. When changing down, the desired gear can be selected but the transmission will not change down until the engine speed is low enough to avoid overrevving.

Certain variants also have steering wheel controls for manual gear selection. On these models, it is possible to change gear manually using the selector lever and the steering wheel controls. The steer- ing wheel controls are only active when the selector lever is in the M position. Select a higher gear by pressing the right-hand button and a lower gear by pressing the left-hand button.

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Cruise control (Cruise control system)

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control system in wet or icy conditions, in dense traffic or on winding roads.

For safety reasons (brake system func- tion), the brakes must be applied once when the engine has started, before the cruise control system can be activated. The following message is shown on the SID:

Tap brakes lightly before using cruise ctrl.

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To set the desired speed 1 Slide the switch to ON. 2 Move the thumbwheel up to SET/+ or SET/– when the car has reached the desired speed (above 15 mph (25 km/h)).

To increase the preset speed You can increase the speed in any of the following ways: (cid:127) Accelerate to the desired speed. Jog the

control to SET/+ or SET/–.

(cid:127) Jog the control to SET/+ to increase the speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) (when cruise control already engaged).

(cid:127) Hold the control in the SET/+ position until

the desired speed is reached (when cruise control already engaged).

Cruise control switches

The system has the following functions: 1 ON: engaged 2 OFF: disengaged 3 SET/+: sets the speed and increases

the set speed