Saab900se1996 Opt (Ocr)

3
Instrument panel
1
Maintdiooed beam . 24
Parking lights . . . 24
Daytime dnving lights. 24
Changing bubs . 115
ln<ficator and wamlng lights

Rev counter .
Speedometer. , . .
Odometer and t~ meter.
Pressure gauge (Tutbo)
Fuel gauge .
Temperature gauge . .
1t
15
15
15
16
17
16
T~ computer, S ID . 18
Black Panel. . . . 20
Clock . 20. 22. 23
Washer/Wipe< . . 27
Rear window wiper . . . 27
Washer lluld . 113
Change wiper blades
Malnl<fipped beam. switch. 24

Oirnction Indicator
repoater 1lg4'1I 25
Cruise control . . 94
ln<fica10< 114
Hazard warning lights 26
Extra lights . 26
Raar log llghl. ~
Manual cl!ma1e-con1rol
system . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic clima1e-con1ro1
system (ACC) . . . . . 31
cate and maintenance . 134

tte.dright beam-length
adjustment . 25
Dimmer switch . 27
Seat heating control 48

Ashtrays . , 65
Cigarette lighter
65
Exterior
Rool rack load . . . . . 136

Converuble. . . . . . . . 66
Anactvnent holes tor roof rack . t03
Maximum permissible IOad . t 35
Body .. t28
SOIVOOI . . . . . . . . 63
Conven:ible $6
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Washingand
t 30
polishing. 128
Waxi!'!I
Toucl11ng up paint
wOtk . t30
Corrosion prevention. t 3 1
SeMCe Pr ramme t 31
Bonnet . .
Engine bay. washing
105
128
Cen1ral loci<. 71
Locking bunon 71
Boot loci< . . . . 72
Child $8.l ety lock catch . . . . 13

Antit/leh alarm . . . . . . . . 73
Frontllahls . . . 115
Headtlant sw11cn . . . 24
Malnldlpped beam switeh 24
Tailflghts . . , 116
Direction Indicators 25
Slop fights t 16
Ught switch . . 26
Changing bulbs . t t 5
Headlight boamlenglh
adjustment . 25
Headtlaht wipers .. 114
Changing bulbs 115
Fuel filler nap . . . . . . . . . 17

Fuelling 17
Fuel grade . . . . . . . . . 135
Fuel gauge . 17
Fuel economy . . 99
Boot . ..
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Folding down Ille rear seat . . n

Boot ltd . . . . . . 79
Compact spare wheel . . . . 81
Tyres . . . 123
Wheels . . . . . . . . . 140
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . 100
Braking . , , 95
Compact spare wheel 125
Tool kit . . . . . 81
Llghnng . . . . . . . 115
Interior
Steering . . . . . . . 140
Steering wheel
49
adjustment. . . . .
Steering wheel lock .
83
Airbag. . . . . .
58
Rearview mirror . . . .. 49
Door mirrors . 50
Make-up mirror . 50
Seat belts . . 51
Seat belt maintenance 127
Airbag 58
Child seats . . 54
Child safety lock catch . 73
Seat adjustment
Seat belts . .
Seat heating
Rear seat. .
Folding down the
rear seat . . . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . 54
Upholstery. cleaning. 127
Gear changing . . . . . .
M anual gearbox. . . . . .
Automatlc transmission .
Saab Sensonlc
(automatic clutch)
Interior lighting
switch . . . . . . . . . 64
Interior lighting. changing
bulbs . . . . . . 117
Centre console.
.
Power win<fows
.
Sunroot . . . . .
Convertible. . . . .
Ignition switch . . . . .
Starting the engi ne. .
Running In . . . . .
1
Parking . . . . .
Driving In hoVcold climates .
. . 6t
. 6t
. 63
. 66
. 83
. 84
86
. 98
100
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87
87
88
91
Engine bay, Turbo

and injection engines
(4 cyl)
Warning labels . 8
Engine. description . .
Engine oil
level-cheek/1opp.ngup. .
Changing engine oil. . .
0.1 grade. viscosily . .
105
108
108
Brake system
Brake fluid. .
Brake pads
ABS brakes
.
.
.
.
.
139
1 11
111
157
137
Chassis number . . . . 141

Engin;, number . . 141
Geart>ox/transl11'ssion
number. . . . . . . . . . . 141
Colour co<ling . 141
l9ninon system .

Drive beh . . . . . . . .
Al1emator . . . . .
Spall< plugs . . . . .
138
113
113
138
Exhausi-emlssion control . 85
Si~
1aul1 diagnosis
{AICACC) . . . . 134
CootanL
level-ched<ltC>ePing-up . . .
]n:~~~~;;;J~ 1Jt~~~~~---J Coolant.
136
changing . . 110
Radiator . .
Temperature gauge . 16
Orivm In ho! dimale . . . . 100
Power s1eering . 112
Clulch . 112
Manual gearbox .
Automatic transmission
Geatboxoi/
transmiss10nfluid
Geartx>x. technical data.
109
. 109
109
. . 139
Banet)' . . . . . . . . 112
Banery charge . . . . . . . 112

Boost Slill1 using jump leads . 104
Washer fluid . . . 113

Topping up washer fluid 113
Washer noure . . . . 114
Washer/Wiper swi1ch . . . . 27
Engine bay, 2.5 V6

engine
Warning labels . . . 8
Chassis number. .
141
Engine number .
141
Gearbox/transmission
number . . . .
141
Colour coding . . .
141
Ignition system 138

Orive belt . . . . . . . . 113
Allemator . . . 113
Spane plugs . . . . . t 38
Exhaust-emission control 85
Simple fauh diagnosis
(A/CACC) . . , 134
Engine. description .
Engine oil.
Jevel-checkllopplngup .
Changing engine on. . . . . . .
Oil grade. viscosity . .
105
108
108
137
Power dislribu1ion panel. . . 120

Changing !uses . . . . . . . 119
Fuse table. . . . . .. 120
Retays . . 121
-~~~~--J Coolanl,
level-ched<llopplngup. .
110
Changing coo IanI . . 110
Radlol or . . . . . . . . 136
Tempera1uro gauge . 16
Driving in hol cllmale . . 100
Important driving
Information. . . . 85
Technical data. engine . 136
Manual 118arbo . . . . .
Aulomanc transmission .
Gearbox-oil
transmlssionftuid .
Gearbox. technical da1a .
. .

. . 109
. 139
Brake system . . . . . 139

Brake lluld. . 111
Brake pads . 11 1
ABS brakes . . . 157
Traction Control Syslem
(TCS) . . . . 96
Power s1eefing . . . 112

Cluteh . . . . . 112
Banery . . . . . . . 112
Battery charge . . 112
Boos1er start using jump lea<js . 104
Washer fluid . . . 113

Topping up washer fluid . . . . . 113
Washer nozzle . . . . 114
Switch. washer/Wiper . . . . . . 27
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Warning labels
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Drive btft:
Danotl'f, moWIQ tti.I
A.Ir CondlUonlng fA.C) wystem:
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l*'IONI ~ SYSTEM TO SE SERVICED SY OUAU'1ED

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Instruments and controls
Main instrument
11
Warnings and
indicators
CenaJn warnings and indicatO<S are tit when

you tum on the igMion before starting (see
page 14). When the engine has stalled.
howeve<. they wtl be extinguished atler a
lew seconds d everything IS normal
Warning, oil pressure

(eng ine oil)
Main lns1111me111
1 RIY c:ountef
6 Fuel gouge (.... 1 Tempera11.1re gauge
2 '"dic:at()(I and warnings
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3 Speedometer
lndlcllors
and-..-
5 Pr.....,. gauge (only Tumo -
: 68 llUOI)
8 11o..111ng lhe ,,.,

9 Odometar and 1np me1er, e~tonilc:
{- I O < ce<llln Vat\antl)
This symbol lights to Indicate that the oil

pressure in the engine Is 100 low. II !his
symbol Hashes or lights during drlvlng. stop
1mmedlately, switch off the onglne and
child< the oil level. You must never run the
engine While this warning symbol Is lit.
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Warning, charging
This synW is li1 when the banory is not

being chatged by the al!emator 11 lhis syn>
bol lights dunno drMng, stop immediately
and switch off the engine
Check the alternator tien (see page 113).
If the belt is b<oken or not property ten
sioned. banery charging and engine cool
Ing will both be unsatl&lactory.
12 Instruments and controls
Brake warning light

This symbol loghts when the level In tile
brake ttuid reservotr dtops too low. II it loghts
during driving. stop Immediately and child<
the brake fluid level
,1.
WARNING
You must new< dnve lhe car wt.le this

symbol is lighted There IS a nsi< ol pos
soble b<along lalure
The brake system must be chedled 1mmed1ately by an authorised Saab deale<
Iii
This warning le"1 lights ff a lault has oc

curred in the anlllod< braking systam. The
brake system contlnues 10 operate. howove<. bu1 witllout tho ABS tunction. Conlact
an authorised Saab dealer 10 have the system checked.
,1.
ThlS syml>OI fights when the handbrake is
set.
This warning (wltlch is included only oncerlain malkelS) is ht II the catalytic convener
ove<heals (above 82S' C). It Is extinguished
when the temperature In the catalybc con
vene< drops back beneath 81 S-C.
WARNING
The brake system wor1<s w'thout ABS

but there os 1naeased probabhty ol whe<lt
IOck at the rear The brake system should
be immediately checked by an authorozod Saab wo<l<shop
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Warning, airbag (SRS

means Supplementary
Restraint System)
Handbrake warning
Warning, catalytic
converter
Anti-lock brake warning
Th1S warning text nashes or glows steadily

when a laull has oocurred In the SAS system.
II a tault occurs it may mean that the SAS
system will not be aclJVated '" the ovent ol
a colisl<>n. and you muSl immediately have
the SAS syst&10 ched<ed by an authorised
Saab dealer.
This warning 1eJ<1 hghts lor a lew seconds
when you tum the ignioon key 10 the OAIVE
position to lndicatt that the SAS system Is
actJVe. It ls exongu1Shed ahor 3-4 seconds
IMPORTANT:
II the catalylic convener overtlea1S, it may
Indicate that some engne component is
la.lty. This can seriously damage !he cat-
alytic convener. See alSo page 85. Have

!he engine checked by an authonsed
Saab dealer.
Indicator, fuel
This symbol rights when !here is less lhan

abOut 10 litres ol tuel In the lank {main Instrument 2) or 8 fitres (main lnstrumeni 1).

Central warning
This aymbol lights and a dlng.OOng signal
sounds simullaneously when a laull has
OCQJtted In any system Iha! aHoc1s car
salety. This symbol lights when a warning
Is Issued lor any of lhe loQowing systems:
ABS system
SAS sysJem {airbag)
Hancllr.lke {81 Sj)eeds above 3 mph/
s km/h)
lootbrakes
Engine and electrical systems (high cool-
OFF Indicator, Traction

Control System
(cars with 2.5 V6 engines)
This 1ndoeator hghts when the Tract1on Con1/0f System has been turned off uslng the
TCS OFF button. IMPORTANT: The Traction Control System is 1umod on aU1omanc:ally each time the engine is staned. See
page 96.
This rndocator Is also hgmed when an error
has occurred In the Tracnon Control Sys
tem, and here the indc:ator canno1 be ex11nguished by Pf8$Slng the TCS OFF bUI
ton. The system must then be ched<ed by
an aulllonsed Saab dealet.
ant temperature. low oil pressure or low

battery voltage)
This lndlca1or te"1 lWhldl is located 111 the

rw counter) lights when the Trac:toon Con
trot System Is activated and operaung. see
page 96.
Indicator, Sport mode

On a car with automatic tronsmlssion. this
indicator lights when you press lhe SPORT
button on the selector lever knob
In lhe Spo<1 mode, 1he 11ansmossion remains longer In gears (0. 3. 2. and 1)
The Spon mode can be disengaged by
pressing the SPORT button a second ume .
See also page 90.
Indicator, Winter mode
Indicator for Traction

Control System (TCS)
(cars with 2.5 V6 engines)
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Fault indicator, engine
This warning tex1 1s hgh1ed when a laun occurs In Ille luel 1n1ec11on system or igMion
system. You can stlll drive lhe car. but wnh
Umned performance Both of these sys1ems
must be Checked by an authorised Saab
dealer.
On a car with automatic rransrrusslon. this

Indicator lights when you press lhe WIN
TEA button (while the selec10r twer os a1
the D pos~oon).
When the car IS in the Winter rnod9. Q starts
In 3rd gear Illus making~ easier tor the ty
res to gel a grip when dnvmg ccndrtlons are
slippery.
The Winter mode can be disengaged by

pressing the WINTER bunon a second
time. See also page 90.
Indicator, CHECK
message
Indicator, cruise control
This symbol lights when cruJSe ccnuol is
enabled
This indicator te"1 tights when a message

Is shown on the SID instrument. An audible
signal IS heard slmuhaneously.
14

Faul t Indicator,
transmission
On a car wilh auiomnuc 1ransmlssion, mos
warni"'jl l&XI IS f~ It !here is a taull in !he

1ransm1SS1on. Switch lhe igMion ott and on
aoain and then check to see wheiher lhe
lndicalor IS SUll llgllted. It me faull persosts.
you can drive Ille car bul gear-changing
quality wmhave de1erio<a1ed. The uansmls
sion must be checked by an authorised
Saab dealer.
II
Indicator, main beam
This indlcat' figh1s whlle the main beam Is
on.
II
Indicat or, main beam and

parking lights
This symbol figll1s when !he main beam and

parl<ing ligh1s ate I~ (even In 1he Blaclt
Panel mode).
This symbol os fined only In certain mart<ets.
11::11
Washer fluid indicator

Ilghi
Thos light wilt come on when lhe washer

fluid n 1he reservoir needs replenishing
Mobile telephone and communi

cations radio , see page 43.
Lighting check, main Instrument
The following warnf"llSand indicators must
fight when you sw11ch on the igni110n before
startJng They should be eX11ngulshed when

me engine stans .
IMPORTANT:
When lhls lndical0r liglll$. you lllOUld,,.,.,.
11\o IO posl1ion 2 .. pn!\1901
neect1r1 wear on tho~
You rru1t noc drive W$1h a tra:ler ot caravan

while !his trdcll!Of Is ~L
Indicator, open door
This symbol lights tt any door is are no1

closed.
Tira 1o11o... rg indlcatO<S a111 only provided
In cars having a type I Saab Information
Olspltly
Indicator, rear fog light
Thos symbol lights when lhe rear tog llghl is

kl.
Indicator, faulty bulb
Thos symbol ligh1s I !here is a laully bulb 1n

one ol lhe fron1 moinl<ftpped beam head
lights. the stop ligh1s or the laJI rights is
blown. Replace 1hc bulb.
1 Ca11; with TCS
2 Ctin w1h autom:u~ tr3lt$l'NWOn

3 CMt ~!h fTW"I Instrument 2
1 lllDllB~
Rev counter
The rev counter shows engine speed In
thousands ol revolutons per minute
Asalery cut-out tunci.on (1111trruption ol luel
supply) lim.IS eng.ne lj)9ed wilhln lite red
zone. See below
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2.lll
2.3
2.0 lurtlo
2.51 V6
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1190 rpm
6510 rpm
Odometer and trip

meter
The odome1tr shows 1t.e dls1ance dnven 1n
miles The uop me1tr $hOws th.s <fJSIMCe on
m.leS and 19'1111$
Ruet1lng button
"' :II tlll ' oc odomelers and trp
me:ers llllS blitlon has two tuncnons
On m
H ogr>i.on 11 ,., 1clied on, lite ltlP me1er is

rt5el
Hognotlon is 1wi1chtd ott, lhe d$play u5ed

lor the odome1er and ulp mew Is t~
b<lelly.
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Speedometer
Since the speedomo1er s19nols come hom
the ABS system wheel sensors. speeaom818r readings are very P4'8CIS8

U1he needle moves 10 the red zone rC!)tat
Idly, stop as IOOe tog.no
Temperature gauge
oauv
a..
This ._aiu re
.nows engine
COObnt 1empera1U1e. The ~ ~
normally bt at the centre of !he scale zone.
II lhe needlo moves towards the red zone
(sometit rlu oocurs when outdoor air ..,..
pe<atutes ate high O< when Ille "'9"11 IS
rteav> f loadtd). you~ use lhe hoghest
posslt>le ge11 and the IOWHt possible en
gone speed (rpm). Moreover. you shOuld
avoid cllangno down.
11 ltle need'4 moves IO the rid zone own
when you comply W\111 tl>e abOve. slOp the
car and allow the engine to Ile. 111"" nee
die sbll remains In the 1ed zone. atop the
engine
Pres sure gauge

(Turbo)
ThiS pressure gouge shows the pressU11 In
lhe inlet mandold At low load and dUlng
919"9 ovetNn lengne btalung) a vao.ium
preva ls 111 ll>t inlet marulold whereupon
the needle moves into the wMe zone. At
hlg9* tpm and hogher loads. the tutbo
C11arge1 creates an overpressure in the on
1e1 rnamold. and lhe neech 111ters lhe or
anoe held. NOttnal!y the needle should not
enter tho red held. since a selety system
rim.ts the charging pressure and protects
the engine.
unct. certain atrno~ c:onct.uons. ltle

needle QI! enter lhe hrst pall ot the red
zone without any mallunctlOn ha111ng oc
curred
II. however. lhe needle repeatecly enters

the 1ed zon<1 and the engine simuitanoously
loses powe< (be<:auS<I the safety system is
irMng lhe c:hotVtRQ pressu<I), you should
c:ontac1 an aUlhonsld Saab dialer nghl
ttway.
It car speed excels t43 mph (230 kmihl.
acce1e1auon os t'""tld by loweMg lhe
c:hotVng pres5Ule. whereupon !he neecje

Win move towards tho centre ot the 0<3nge
field This 1educ:es engioo power and thus
the apeed ot the eat
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IMPORTANT:
Do nol fill tuel all 1ho way up Ille filler pipe.
The petrol must be allow9d room for ax
pans.on (needed dunng hol weather for
example).
The lank holds 68 litres.
Screw on the fuel tiller cap until you hear a

d iSllOCI click.
The best way to avoid condensallon in the
Fuel gauge
Fuelling
The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel

remaining In the tank. If the level is low. an
lndlca1or llghl in the main lns1rumen1 also
Use lhe correct grade ot tuel.

The fuel filter flap IS localed in 1he righl rear
wing.
lights.
Insert Ille fuel pump nozzle paS1 Ille llange

in 1he filer ptpe and rest its hrst posilion
marl< (ring. "pimples or the firsl turn Ol lhe
spnng) against lhe llang&.
Do not lift 1he noule wll1le tilling is on
progress. Sl op tuel ino lhe !list lime lhat the
nozzle 1rips 10 shut otf lhe llow ot fuel.
iank (which can cause operalional dlS1urbaN:es) Is 10 always keep 1he lank weD
tilled.
In cold weath0<, 11 may be advisable to acid
carburen0< spinl a few times 10 allmtnato
any condensate that may nave lormed,
WARNING
PellOI Is highly inflammable nnd can
cause severe bums. Never use an ex

posed flame '" the vionity ot pellOI.
Never smoke when hlh09 up With
petro"'1_ __
Saab Information
Display (SID)
The ca s equipped wolh lhe Saab lntorma
ton Display (SID). Tl"s 1nstnJment 1nco<porates a number ot functions. The ondivlctual
funeuons lhat are supported depend on a)
the extent ot the car's equpmen1 and bl the
model variant in which SID is Installed.
SID 1 presents outdoot temperature and
the time 01 day. The Saab AudIO
System (if the car has one) also
uses thlS display.
SID 2 can. 1n addition to the SID t tune
lions. display eight CHECK mes
sages and IWO t11p computer tune
hons
SID 3 supports. 111 add1bon 10 the SID 2
funci.ons. SID 3 has live more tnp
comp<rter !unctions (also "'1own as
SCC-Saab Car Computer).
SPD W
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SID 3 tSCC SaalJ Car Computer/
SID 3
(calculated distance that can be

dnven us.no tne luet rema111>ng in
the tanlc, based on fuel con
sumption during Ille last 20 min
Ules OI driving)
FUEL o (average ruel consumption since
tho 1a1es1 c:leanngJ
Al.ARM (alarm IUncton IS5UOS three
beeps separated by t second
pauses)
Function selection
By pr8SS1ng the + bunon you can

SWllch among the following functions:
By pressing the bu1lon marked

you
can switch among lhe tollowmg functions:
TEMP
(outd00< temperature)
D TE.
DIST
ARRIV
SPD o
(distance 10 tnp destination)

(expOCled amval limo)
(average speed s.nee lhe latest
c:leanng I
(speed warning consisung of ""

audible "ding.
ME-markets: SPD W has an de
taull setting of t 20 kmlh. In add1
tion 10 thO audible "ding lite
SPD W 1n the display will llash)
Regaidless ot which !unction you !lave selected. SID au1omalically ac1lva1es the out
door lemperature function when 11 lies be
tween 3 C and -3c. This also occurs
when the temperature has been outside the
6' C to -6 C nterval and lhen returns between +3' C and -3C.
&,
WARNING
The SID unn s luncuons should tie set

white your car IS slalionary. S<nee oilier
wise you may be<:ome d.slracted 1n tralfJC.
Setting a function value

I Select lhe desired lunc1ion.
2 Hold the SET bunon down lor at least 2

seconds. whereupon lhe digrlS will begin to flash and you W10 hear an audible
signal.
3 Increase or decrease lhe value of lhe
selected lunebon using lhe + or
- bunon (you can clear a value by
pressing CLEAR)
4 Condude Ille selling operation by
pressing lhe SET bunon bnelly.

Turning the alarm warning and/or
speed warning on and off
1 Select the desored
runcbOn
(alarm warning or speed warning)
2 - Press CLEAR to turn the selected
runction oH
- Press SET to turn the selec1ed
runctJOn on.
Htilher the alarm or speed warnong lune
11e11 is turned on. an as:ensi appn<s
al far tlgl1t "' lhe display The 1$tensl< ap.
pews on the display _,, wn... anolllef
,___., has -
Mtlecled
C.k:ultlng arrival time and

av8"ge speed
To calcu1a1e amvaJ time. you must select
the DIST lundJon and entlf the dSl~ to

the tnp des1Jnalron_ The calculated amval
trne d !hen adjusted as the fOU"'9Y procteds. based on the average speed dur'"!I
the last 20 minllles of drMng
Yw can specfy the des~ed o...age speed

In Otder to calculate am11al bme.
t Select DIST and enter the distance to
the trip destlnatlOll.

2 Select SPD o and entered the desired
average speed.
3 Selec1 ARRtV 10 read tht amval bme.

Yw can also calc:ulalt the speed at which
you silould dnve to ,..ch you trip desMa
tiOn a1 a deSJred amval bme.
1 Select DIST and enter the distance to

the uip des11nauon
2 Select ARRIV and enter the desired arnval tlmo.
3 Select SPOo 10 read the average speed
(alter abou1 10 seconds. the actual av
eraoe speed wtl be shown again).
Clearlng
To dear you mu$1 press the ClEAR but
ton tor at teas1 secondS
The loftovw1ng tunctions Wiii be cleared.
Distance !hat can be driven on the
amount of fuel rema ning in the 1an1<.
Average luel C0!1$UmptiOn (based on 10
l1ues per 1001<m alter lhe 1a1es1 deanng).
Avetage speed
Amval ~-
CHECK mesS<lges
When a CHECK messaoe is issued an au

dible sognal IOUnds and the INFO DISPL
tart 11 ll(lhtod 1n the main instrumeni. Moreover. o meuaoe is shown on the SID 1n
swment. II more than one CHECK mn
sage Is Issued. a plus sign ( + I appears to
tne Ith ol the text 1n the display. The
CHECK messages are shown In pnority seQlH!nlle (based on how imponant tr>ey are
cons.dtted) II a new lauh 1s detec1ed while
another Is dsplayed. the new one will be
19
Shown tlvoughOut 1O seconds. a~tf which

the "p<tvlOUS' one wil appear again
Press lhe CLEAR button to remove o mes
sage from the display. Stnce thls Indicates
that it has been act<nowtedged by the
driver. 11 will not be shown again before you
switch the ign11J0n oH and then on again.
The lollowtng CHECK messages can be
shown
Oospla1 presents.
TEST BRAKE LIGHTS'
BRAK.EUGHT FAILURE
$Hp
116
116
FRONTUGHT FAILURE
115
REAR LIGHT FAILURE
116
CHECK FAN BELT
113
WASHER LEVEL LOW
113
COOi.ANT LEVa LOW
110
TIME FOR SERVICE'
131
" Canno1 be deleted by presSJng CLEAR

because of salety1egal consodtfauons
Press the brake pedal.
"' This message l s ossued when 11remains
600 miles (1000 km) 10 next service (see
your Service Book). The message should
be deleted in connection with regular ser
vicing (see Service Book).
H you service the car yourselt you can
delete the message by holding down the
CLEAR bunon tor at least 8 seconds.
whereupon SERVICE appears on the
20
display and an audible signal Is heard.
Clock
When you se1 the analogue clock using lho
lwo buttons beneath lhe clodi. !he digllal
clock will be sel simultaneously.
You can check Ille dg1tal clock selling by
pressing the
and + buttons
brietly (Ille bme will be shown lhroughout 5
seconds). During lhls interval. !he digital
clock can be set in Ille same way as lhe
01her SIC !unctions.
Aller lhe battery has been disconnected
(display shows 12.00ISET CLOCKS). !he
cloclls must be synchronized as follows:
t FltSt se1 lhe analogue c:tocl< and then
lhe digital clock.

2 Press SET 10 oblain synchronizalJOn
(SET CLOCKS vanishes lrom lhe dis
play1.
For lnforma1ion about how 10 se1 lhe clock

using lhe radlos ROS signals, see page
43.
Black Panel
The Blacl< Panel function permits you 10
enhance safety and llllp<OVO 1he cats in1erior fighting environment while driving al
n19h1. This function reduces lhe number of
lndicalions appearing on lhe ins11Umenf
panel Only indicators of ln1eres1 al the moment are hL
When you press lhe Black Panel button.
only lhe speedome1er is righted. All olher

me1ers are exting,.shed. and !heir needles
move 10 zero. The SfO display and lhe ACC
display are also exUngulshed.
IMPORTANT: All indlca1ors. warnings and
CHECK messages continue 10 !unction
normally.
Even In !he Black Panel mode. however.
lhe areas associated wilh 1he following sil
uallons are i ghted on 1he instrumenl panel:
When you set lhe radio. SID and ACC
cfl$play. lhe new settings are shown temporarily throughout t O seconds.
When a CHECK message is activated In
SID. ft is shown.
Al high engine ~ (over 5500 rpm)
the rev counter lfgl\IS-up and remalns 11lumlnaled until engine speed drops.
When lhe luel remaining in !he lank drops
below t 5 11tres. lhe luef gauge lights (logether Wllh lhe lemperan.e gauge and
the chargiOQ preSSUfe gauge).
Al abnormally high engine 1omperatures.
the 1emperature gauge lights (logelher
with 1he fuel gauge and chatglng pres
sure gauge).
At abnormally high charlJlng pressures.
lhe cha~lng pressure gauge lights (togelher Wlth lhe 1empernMe gauge and
fuel gauge).
You can restore normal instrument panel
lighting by pressing lhe Black Panel button
again.
Changing the measurement units:

SID Suppo<tS lour sets of measurement
unfts:
METRIC
km
km/h
IMP. t
miles
mph
IMP. 2
miles
us
mph
mph
rm~
i tres
gallons gallons
us gallons
'C
24-hour
clock
t 2
hour
clock
12
hour
clock
clock
12hour
You can change 10 a different set ol mea

surement units by pressing CLEAR and
SET tor 2 seconds, whereupon you hear an
audible signal.
Sel lhe desired set ol measurement units
by pressing lhe - bunon.
SID returns to Its noonal mode a) when you
press SET or b) 5 seconds after you have
made lhe sening.
Changing the language

SID can display CHECK messages in English. German. French. Spanish. Italian and
SWedish. To change the language. you
press CLEAR and SET simultaneously
lhroughout 2 seconds. whereupon you will
hear an audible signal.

Set Ille desired lal'guage by p..&ssing
.. + button.
me
SID returns to i1s normal mode a) when you

press SET or b) 5 seconds atter you tlave
made the setting.
SID 2
.' .
. .
'-y''.
'
By p..essing !he INFO bunon you can switch

among the totlow>ng lunctJons:
{outdoor temperature)
{calcula1ed distance tha1can be
driven using the luel remaining
In the tank. based on fuel con
sumptlon during the last 20 min
utes of driving)
FUELo {average fuel consumptJOn smce
the lateSI clearing)
TEMP
O.T.E.
Regardless of which function you have 541

lected, SID 2 automaticaUy aCtJvates the
outdOor temperature function when It has
between 3' C and -3' C. This also occurs
when the temperature has been outside the
+6' C t1D -sc Interval and returns again
between ~ac and -3'C.
Clearing
To clear. you """st p..ess the CLEAR but
ton for at least 4 S41eonds.
Pr&ss the CLEAR bunon 10 delete a mes

sage !tom the display. Since this shows that
tt has been acknowledged by the dtiver, it
win not be shown again belore you switch
!he ignnlon otl and 1hen on again.
The following CHECK messages can be
shown
--
Display presents:
TEST BRAKE LIGHTS"
Select.I ng a function
21
Seep.
116
BRAKEUGHT FAILURE
FRONTLIGHT FAILURE
115
The lollowmg !unctions will be cleared:
REAR LIGHT FAILURE
116
Distance that can be driven on the

amount of luel remaining in the tank.
Average fuel consumptJon (based on 1O
litres per 100 km alter the latest deanng).
CHECK FAN BELT

WASHER LEVEL LOW
113
COOLANT LEVEL LOW
110
TIME FOR SERVICE"
131
CH ECK messages
When a CHECK message is issued. an au
dible signal sounds and the INFO OISPL
text lights in the main Instrument. Moreover.
a message ls shown on the SID instrument.
ti more than one CHECK message is
present. a plus sign { + ) appears to the lelt
of the tei1 in the display. The CHECK mes
sages are shown in priority sequence Qe.
based on how impo<1an1 they are consid
ered). It a new lault is detected while an
other Is displayed. the "new'" one will be
shown thr~out 10 seconds. alter which
the previous one will appear a11aln.
'1
116
113
Cannot be deleted by p..ess1ng CLEAR

because 01 saletynegal considerations.
2l This message is issued when ii remains
600 miles (1000 km) to next service {seo
your Service Book). Tho mossage should
be dele1ed In connection wilh regular servicing {see Service Book).
II you seMCe !he car yoursetl. you can
delete the mesS<19e by holding down the
CLEAR bunon lor al least 8 second$,
whereupon SERVICE appears on the
display and an audible signal is heard.
22
Clock
You can set the COilect wne using the two
buttons beneath the clock (see atso page
20).
Black Panel
The Black Panel function pennrts you to
enhance safety and improve the car's inle
riot hg.hUng environment while driving at
night. This func:tJon reduces the numbe< of
indications appearing on the 1ns11umen1
panel. Only indicators of Interest al the mo
ment are lighted.
When you press the Black Panel button.
only the speedometer is lighted. All other
meters are etingulshed. and their needles
move 10 zero The SIO ins11Ument and the
ACC display are also extingUlShed.
IMPORTANT: All lndicators. warnings and
CHECK messages continue functioning
normally.
Even in the Black Panel mode. hOwever.
Ille areas associated Wlltl the lollow1ng Sit
uations are lighted on the 1nstt1Jmen1panel:
When you set Ille radio. SIO and ACC
display. the new semngs are displayed
1empcranly throughout 10 seconds.
When a CHECK message is activated in
SID. t Is shown.
At high engine speeds (over 5500 rpm)
the rev counter l1ghts-up and remains ii
lum1na1ed until engine speed drops.
When the fuel remaining in the tank drops

below 15 lit1es. the fuel gauge lights (to
gether with the temperature gauge and
tne charging [llessure gauge).
At abnormally high engine temperatures.
the temperature gauge lights (together
with the luel gauge and dlarging [lies
sure gauge).
At abnormally high Chat111ng pressures.
the charging pressure gauge lights (together with the temperature gauge and
fuel gauge).
You can restore normal 1ns1rument panel
lighting by pre$$1ng the Black Panel button
again.
Changing the measurement units

SID supports lour sets ol measuremen1
units
--
METRIC
km
IMP. I
miles
IMP. 2
1T11les
us
km/h
mph
mph
mph
lnres
gallons gallons US gallons
c
24hOU1
docl<
'F
12
hour
cioel<
c
12
hour
dock
miles
F
t 2-ho<Jr
clock
You can change to a dilleren1 set ol mea

suremenl units by pressing CLEAR and
INFO for 2 seconds. whereupcn you win
hear an audible signal.
Set the desired set ol measurement units

by [lless1ng the INFO button.
SID returns to l1S normal mode aher aboui
5 Seconds.
Changing the language

SID can display messages in English. German, French. Spamsh, llahan and Swedish.
To dlange 10 the desired language. you
ll1st press CLEAR and INFO lor aboul 2
seconds. whereupon an audible signal will
be hea1d.
Se1 lhe desired language by pressing 1he
CLEARbutton.
SID retums 10 11s normal mode aher abou1
5 seconds.
Instruments and controls 23

Outdoor temperature
SID 1
When you SWtldl on ll>t lgnrtoon. ll>e out

door lempet a!ure 8Pll9ts on Ille Olq)lay
You selecl Cel$lus or Fahr.,"*1 oegrees
by pess.ng Ille IWO bu:tons benealh lhe
clock S1111ullaneously lot a1 leas1 2 seconds
Clock
The insin.metll os p<OVlded Wtth an analogue clock !hat os 1e1 us.ng !he cunons be-
nea#I ""' cloc:k Outdoor temperature

When you sw1teli on the '11"rt10n. 1he out
door 1empera1U1t appea11 on 1ne 6splay.
You selaa Celsius or Fahrenhe<t degrees
by pressing the iwo buttons benea1h 1he
ciod< s1multnneouS1y 10< at leas1 2 seconds
CHECK messages
SID I wilhOlll radio
~y
SID 1 with display used for the

radio
Wiien a CHECK n>essa9 11 issued. an audible signal sounds and a mes5199 appears 111 SID
11 IWO o more check messages ore present.
a plus sig.n ( + ) lighlS 10 1he leh ol lhe 1ex1
in the display.
Each CHECK message appears lhrough
ou1 10 seconds
The lollowtng CHECK meages can be
Shown;
ThtS 1ypo ol instrument Is provided 1n catS

having main tMtrument t and 8'lhet Audio
System 2 0t Audio System 3
In ad6t!On 10 an anaJogue doek and outdoor lempera!Ute. the 1ns1nJmen: presenis
1nlotma:ion from the Audoo Sysiem and cer
tan CHECK messages
01 lay pesenis
BRAJ<.EUGHT FAILURE
See
FRONT\JGHT FAILURE
115
Clock
REAR LIGHT FAILURE
Thts
TEST BRAKE LIGHTS
116
116
iype ol lnStrumenl has an analogue
clock tha1 os "" ..song b<Jnons located be-
nealh lhe clock lace.
116
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lnstrumenls and controls
Headlights and
parking lights
Parking lights
The parl<Jng lighls can be sWl1CheSltlOn. and lht head
you Mn II to lht OFF pof'jlhlS go olt sition.
. . The Jlghtlng Is off
FulVdipped beam swttchlng

To switch be!WMll f\Jlt and dipped beam.
move the s1alk 10Wards the steenng wheel
(10
position 2)
1 MM' .,...,, llgNll
2 f\Adq>od beam l""""'"9
Main beam flash signa l

You can lla$h the main beam by moving the
stalk to po$lli0n 1. The main beam remains
on untl you release the stalk.
Follow-Me-Home fight
When !he Follow Me Homt lunc:llOll Is seleded. the dwed beam- on about 30
seconds alle< lhe dnvet's 000< rs dosed
AM< switc:Nng olt lht ognouon Ond cperw>g
the 000<. move the s~ to pos.tlon 2. Then.
H the dnver"s Goof Is closed W1lhon 30 sec
onds. lht dipped beam Wll lighe and remain
on lo< about 30 seconds

The four switch positions correspond 10 the
following loadS:
Pos. Number of
LOllCI
occup1ntt:
t -3 occupants in Wlthotrt load

ear (ma.dmum of
t adu!I m rear)
23 in rear Md max 30 kg
pemaps one in
lront
2
2-3 in rear seat IHIO kg in _ ,
maic bad in boot
3 (b ) t -4
max load In l>OOt
plus trailer or cata
van
Headlight beam-length adj ustment

This system pennhs you to set the correct
headlight beam length lor different loads.
The system consists of an actuator motor
at each ol the headlights and a switch on
tho instrument panel. Tho senlng must be
made while the Ignition Is turned on.
The basic headlight senlng must be made
using equipment designed especiaUy for
this purpose.
'*tion lndleal0t$
1
rugm dor"""" ndicatot
2 lAtt 6tlcoon lndieo1on
Direction indicators
The stalk has a spnngretum posllion that
enables the indicators to be used convenienlly for changing lanes or ovenaklng. In
addition there is a fixed position used for
turning which causes the Indicators to remain on unfll canceled automatically by the
steering wheel. The associated repeater
fight on the Instrument panel will flash at the
same rate as lhe direction Indicator.
The Individual repeater lights in Iha main
instrument flash at tile same rate as the as
SOCoated direcdon Indicators.
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~ In amplt wne. II vls1blllty 1s obstrueled OI d you ar1 n.ar lhe cop of a h1I Of
!he hka. !he disianct Jhould be longer.
Rear fog light

To cum on tne ,.at log lighl press !he rear
log lighl bur.on on lhe ll'IS1Nmtn1 panel
(he3doghts must be IUmed on)
Always comply with 1pptlcablo regula-
[]
t.l ons regarding tho UH of tho re1r log
light.
Hazard warning fight.a
Extra log fights In the front spoiler
When lt>ls bunon Is pt-.d. all dlreclion
Certain model$ have etra log lights on the

lront spoiler. They should be used when
1ndoca1or lights wYI Hash simultaneously.

and a symbol in !he bunon also !lashes. II
!he ign4i0n os IUrned on. both do'9Clion in
dica!Of repeater lights ., !he ma.n instru
mem also flash.
Hazard w arning lights must only be used ii
!he cat. becatSe ol I eolli5'0tl 01 break
dOwn. ccnwiMS a danger OI obs:ructJon
IO 01118< road users
&
WARNING
0o no1 fOlgec IO 181 out I wanq tnanoJe

The wam1ng triangle must be placed along
the side or lhe road 5()-100 mo11os behind
the car so 1ha1 approaching vehicles W1I be
woalher cond~lons reduce V111blh1y.
&
WARNING
the ia.- IJghlS at N V9!>1-
AYOld ~
de aheed of you ~"'"bo4y rs poo< H
!he wlbcle he~ - 10 brake une
poctedly. an llCC>dent res1J111ng .n per
sonal ~ COIAd OCCUI
1 W\ncsctten wiper, mtermrt:enf 094'fl.ltl0n.
Instrument
illumination
The intens11y ol lhe ins11Ument 1Uuminat>0n
Is regulated by means of a dimmer sWTtch
located at leh on the 1ns11Ument panel. See
also the Blad< Panel 1nlorma110n on page
22.
Here the Wipet$ mW a 1J10Ct wt~ 11 inttt

vats QC a lew seconds l!\tennitttnl wip.:ng ts
tl?OO~ advaruageou1 In ltghl rain or dnuJe.
2 Windscreen wil)ef&, low tpttd

3 Wlnd&er&en wipetS. high ipMd
~ WIJhd'lg wiping tht WlndWMn and h.e~hts
When washingi'Nif)lng of the windSCteen

and neadbghts ends. the wipers make a
single sweep after a tew seconds 10 wipe
away any remnants of the washer fluid.
Rear window wiper/washer (option)
Wipers and washers

Windscreen
lmermment wiping stans with a double
sweep, loUowed by single sweeps.
Between pos.bons Oand 2 lhere os a spnng
retum pos~oon at which !he windSCteen WIJ>
ers make a songle sweep.
Rear window washing and wiping are car

ried out using !he same stalk switch as that
used for washing/1Yip1no the windSCleen
and headlights.
This Slall< has two addllional sWTtcheS. ON!
OFF !i;:J and
1 lntiitfm Rf'nt ~no. rear WVldow

Was~ ano w~ the rear ..~
lntermlttonl wiping Is obtained at the ON

position (wiper stans with a double sweep).
Al position
washing and wipong are
obtained. Atte< a few sweeps the wiper
stops or reverts 10 intermment wop<ng (d
p<eV>OUsly selected). When washing Wiping
of the rear window ends. the wiper makes a
single sweep alter about 15 seconds 10
wipe away any remnants ol washer lluid.
Between the OFF and ON pos11lons there
Is a sprlngrelum position al which the rear
window wiper makes a single sweep.
The rear window wiper synchronizes itseH
w11h the windscreen wiper aher int0<minen1
Wlf)lng has been selected IO< bot.h.
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Climate-control
system
There are two ve<Sons of the ctimat&- G<lntrol system. One Is manually controlled.
The oUlef. whlCh is automatic. is called Au
tomatlc Cfimate Conllol (ACC). AJC (Alt
Condaioning) Is avaJlable as an option with
!he manual system.
Fresh air IS drawn through an intake at the
bottom edge of the windscreen. It passes
through an ettlcient f~ter before being a<lmttted to the dimate control srstem and
nto the cabon. A.r is evacuated via an outlet
located at ngh! behind the rear bumper.
Manual climatecontrol system
W\W
Fan
The rate of air change in the cabin is regufatod by means of the Ian switch (four d1t
le rent speeds). To increase the air velocity,
you tum thlS switch clockwise
Temperature cont rol
The temperature of the Incoming air IS reg
ulated steplessly by means ol the temperature control.
A ir distri bution
The air dlstribu11on control is used to direct
incoming air to the defroster. the panel
vents and the floor ven\S
1 Al C<k-'V IA/CJ
2 ~ he:aled rear winctowr
This bunon is located In lhe dimal&-eontrol

sys1em panel. A light-emitting diode In lhe
button fights 10 lndlCafe that lhe heat ls on.
Always tum lhe heaung off as soon as !he
rear window is fuly demisted. Nonnally. lhls
heating is turned off automabCally alter
abou1 t 2 minutes.
Avoid placing Sharp objects on the parcel
shell since they can damage the heating
wires ff they scrape against the window. Cl<>
not tum on the rear window heating betore
stan1ng the engine.
3~1ion
Thls control can be set 10 Intermediate positions between !he three main posrtions,
thus pemultlng air to be dJVided between
the ftoor and windscreen (defroster) or be
tween the lloor and panel. To avoid a cold
draught from the side windows when the
conttol ls at the defroster or floor position. a
small amount ol air flows out of the panel
vents.
The panel vents can be 111med to change
the direction In which the air !lows.
A knob on each of lhe panel ven\S perrmts
lndivldual regula11on of the a !lowing from
them.
Since fhe air vents lor the rear side Wiii
dows receive lheu air from the Hoor ducts,
you should select 1he defroster.floor combination when you want to demist the rear
Side windows.
r~j
A ir reclrcul atlon
This bunon Is used IO BB close the regular air Inlet. whe<a.pon only cabin (no
fresh air) air circulates 1hrough the vent~a
rion system.
Air recirculation can be used to cool the
cabin air quickly wt>en air temperatures are
extremely high and also 10 shut OU1 ma~
odourous alt.
Note that a ir recirculation should not be
used In winter since ii penmits mist lo
form on the Insides of the windows.
FM
Del roster
Air Conditioning (A/C) (option)
Air Conditlonin? is combined wilh the car's regular dimate-<::0ntrol

system, and it is 1umed on when you push the B
bunon it lhe
Ian switch is al any of pos~ions t-4. A llmlng relay delays lhe tuming on ol the AJC somewhat (while 1he engine is Idling) so that lhere
will be enough time for the engine to increase ilS rpm.
Air Conditioning can be used at outdoor 1emperalures down to
0-2"C. At very heavy engine loads (lhronle butterfly more lhan 85
% open), 1he NC is automatically turned ott. It is turned back on
again when lhe engine load drops.
=
To provide comlon 1n summer. Saab recommends sening the air
dlstnbution !<nob two steps beneath lhe Floor position.
In winter, Saab recommends setting lhe alr distribution knob two
steps 10 the lell of the Defroster position.
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Air vents.
pan
1 ~ die direction
.... 11ow
~1ng
the rate Of aw
llow
SetUng for extreme cold

When starting a cold engine Mtle<:I Ian position 2 and defroster set
bng to warm the cabin as qulcl<ly as pouible and to demist Ille
windscreen.
When the engine has warmed up so that the temperalUre gauge
needle has moved, Ian poSlbOn 3 can be selected When the windscreen is mlsHree. the a 1 diStribu11on contrOI should be turned 1Wo
steps to the left
Engine warm-up ume depends on Ille l'fP8 ol driving. The engine
warms up more slowly in town dtMng with high gear a11d low rpm
than out-of.lown driving With higher rpm.
Oo not use Ian postllon 4 as this is mainly intended for cooling the
cabin quickly In the summer.
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tons simultaneously for at least 2 sec

onds.
During the warmup phase, and 10 ensure optimal demisting In cold weather.
lhe centre panel vent should be closed
unless you want warm air llowlng across
your lace.
During the cool-down phase in hot
weather, the panel vents should be open.
Automatic Climate
Control (ACC)
ACC (Automalic Climate Control) maintains
the desired cabin temperature automati
cally. regardless of what the outdoor tem
perature may be.
The sys1em changes 10 lhe preset temper
ature as qoiddy as possible.
Note that the cabin will not heat or cool
laster II you select a temperature higher
or lower than whet Is desired.
To obtain the best possible air conditioning
when using ACC. the windows and lhe sun
roof (il there is one) must be closed. More
over, the panel vents must be open.
The temperature shown In the display is not
the actual temperature. Instead. ft corre
spends to an occupant's physical percep
tJon ol the preset temperature giving due
regard 10 the cabons present a11 velocity.
relarive humidity. sunlight exposure etc.
You can set the temperature within a 1527"C range. In addibon. the system can be
set 10 HI (max heating and max fan speed)
or LO (max cooling and mu fan speed). At
Ille HI and LO semngs. however. you can
not select AUTO.
There are five sensors In the system:
Outdoor air temperature
Cabin air temperature
Sun senSOf
Mixed-air temperature
(loeated in the heater ullll)
Coo1an1 1amperature
The sun sensor Is located at lhe centre ol
lhe instrument panel between lhe defroster
vents. Note that If you cover lhe sun sen
sor, the cilmatecontrol system will not worlt
prope~y. especially when there Is bright
sunshine.
SunseNO<
2 1n1eriot uunperat\lre sensor
The normal sening will range from 20 to

23' C. depending on what you prefer and
the type of clothes you are wearing.
Changes in the preset temperature
should be made In steps of 1"C.
You can change between "C and "F by
presS1ng lhe temperature selection but
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Bunon
01sp1ay
Function
!..
Setting the cabin temperature

1 Switch on the lgMJon
2 Set the des.-ed cabin tempera
ture usuig lhe two buttons
3 The temperature you have selected " $10<ed In the mocrocom
puter memory where ~ remains
unul you switch ott the ignrtoon
a ["
n
LI
- b_
20
Functlons
Any function you select manuaDy becomes 1ocked in. while lhe
olher functions remain automatic.
Except at the HI and LO poS>llons. temperature maintenance is
mus alWays automabC. The !unctions tha! are turned on appear on
the display w.ndow
You can elommate a manual selectJOn by pressing the same bunon
a second ume or by pressing AUTO.
Button
Display
,--
120
*'"if* I
l~..,.,
Function
When AUTO is lutned on, tempera
ture. air distribu\JOn, the Ian. the
elocllically heated rear wlndOw and
air recirculation are all regulated
automaucally. The air cond1nonong Is
automabeally en~ged a outside
temperature is a ve sc. When
you press AUTO a second time, all
ol the automatically selecled set '
unos are presented on lhe display. ~
When lhis function Is turned on. the

AJC compressor is shut ott. but 1em
perarure, air cflStribution. the Ian and
the oloctncally healed rear window
are s1lll regulated au1oma1lcally
".
"2c
t"
When
pressrogulatlon is doS
abled. can be enabled again by
pressing AUTO or by pressl"Q OFF
a second time. thereby ob1arn1ng tile
most recent manual selll<'gs.
The eleCtrical\' healed rear window

and/or dOOr mirrors are con11olled
automaucaDy. although this tuncoon
can also be selected manually In
both cases. me !unction Is automaU
caDy disabled after 12 minutes II
liil can. however. be manually disabled
sooner ii so dosJred

Bunon
01splay
Func11on
r2c
Air recirculauon Is r99ulaled auto
rl
- lfl
Oisplay
Bunon
malically. but can also be turned on

or oH manually.
Press 6. or V' to increase/ de

crease fan speed (tan switch position Is $hown on the display).
To rerum to automallc fan control.
press AlJTO. whereupon the other
manual selection$ are also rerurned
to automatic control
When the defroster bunon ls
~essed. the
symbols are
ghted: delrosier. hlg Ian speed
and electncalfy heated rear window.
The system selects the lollow1ng
serungs:
Fan speed nses to high.
AIC ls rumed CM.
Eloctncally heated rear window"'
lollowiJ:li,
tumed on.
Air 19CJtWlalion /s disengaged.
the wtndsaeen and forward side

windows. Air 1s then redirected 10
the rear d00< vents {via the floor
duc1s).
l
I-~
-
Press simuttaneously
Panel (and rear centre vent)
'"''
-Panel - Floor
OJ
~
I -I
taneousfy
Floor (and rear sldo windows)
cC
Press simuf1
Defrosting Is concentrated fitst on
r Air dlstribunon 10
20
--:=::..!cC
~-
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Startl"il In cold weather:

Initially, the automatic system selects tho
lollowing: electrically heated rear window
and door mirr0t$. delroster setting, maxi
mum heat and low Ian speed.
As the engino temperal\Jre rises, air is di
reeled towards lho lloor and the Ian speed
is Increased.
When the cabin temperature approaches
the preset value. the Ian speed and heal
are reduced 10 a level determined by tho
automatic system.
Startl"il In hot weather:
The automatic system sends air to the
panel vents at high Ian speed.
The NC eomp<essor is alWays 1Urned on at
outdoor temperatures ranging down IO
0-2"C 10 cool and dehumod1ly the incoming
air unless you have pressed the ECON but
l'On.
When the eab<n temperature approaehes

the p<esel value. the tan speed is reduced
to a level detemuned by the automane sys
1em.
Recommendations for special

weather conditions
Misting and icmg on the windows will not
normaly occur other lhan 1n eweme si1U
ations. E.icamples Include a) dflVlng "'
heavy raln, b) driving In low temperatures
in combination with high relative humidity
and c) when the occupants ol the ear are
perspring heavily or wearing damp clothes.
If misting or icing on the Windows causes
problems under such conditions, the follow
ing measures are recommended:
Select AlJTO and a temperature of
21 ' C.
2 Select Delroster. 11 lhis Is no1 enough ...
3 Increase the Ian speed. II this Is not
1
enough ...
4 Increase the selected temperature.
Since air vents used lor the rear side win

dows oblain their air via lloor ducts, you
should selecl the delroS1ertlloor combine
tion when you want to demist the rear windows.
Programming for ACC

Your manual selections can be saved so
that the ACC system w~I always select
them at startup rime (every time you switch
on the ignitlCn).
Note. however. that the ignttion must have
been switched off lor at least 4 minutes belore you can use the saved senlngs.
t Make the desired setlings.
2 Press simultaneously the ECON button

plus the button used 10 Increase Ian
speed
(the background lighting wtl llash 10 confirm
execution ol your entry).
IMPORTANT: Air recirculation and the

electrically healed rear window can be programmed opposite horn AUTO mode selection.
Air venlS roar sid11 windows
~~ II
~\

11 you w sh ,,,. Jf$tem 10 Stan wd'l rt>e
l.llleton activated NCI\ nme
i:r.. 91'9""
you
SQll and "'" the car wu.i d'le system has
deact vated !he ., rlOfl:llla:lon luncton
Then depiess tht a.t r1Ct1culann bur.on and
then s1multaneoustt me rwo buttons to-
tli!S erogramm1ng \see "Programm.no tor
ACC
Each tune. tram now on. !he a~ recircula
tion W>I be acwated when me engine is
staned
The same procedvre goes also tor rt>e
heated rnr .. inc1ow
reorCl.I~''"
=.,
Deleting an ACC program
Hints and tips :
ACC, 900 Conver11bte
t .. ACC sys1em does ncx lunctJOn w:.sf you should p<oceed as IOllOws belo<e Lllung the cw to an autllonzed s.ab
dealer.
It the AUTO 1ndoc:a1or does no1 tgh! ahor
slat1Jng (ignito0n must have been previously s..1tc:11ed oH throughout at least
Wilen lhe hood '$ icr.tred. the ACC S-fS

tern goes OVe< IO manual 18mpera.'Ute control
tour minutes):
See the seaJon headed -Oole11ng an
ACC program.
tt you don t lhn< tnal your ACC system Is
lunc:JOnong sansfac1only you ShOu1d
11 Malo.a oenain the Q!13!ent 'l)httr " 1nser1fcl on ns soc:kel frt the soc:llt1 "empiy.
healed a~ can now 0U1 and aHtct lhe
Saved sen.ngs can be deleted only by
catJtn sensot'J
8
pressing and then re easing
whereupon lhe ACC display win naSh to
confirm eecutJOn ol the deletion
2l Reca brate. See me sectior1 he;)ded
Callbratlon
II lhe banory has been discharged or dis
connected. !he cl~te<o111rol system mus1
be recalibrated To do !Ills you must preu
"'*eupon
AUTO Off """'1&neously.

me ACC dspiay will flash once IO
Dunng calOatJOn. the ddplay presents Ille
gig~ O or lhe numbef of tau.is found (dig ts
15). Anor cal bra:ion. the ACC system
~n displays !ht se4ecled temperature
Calbra1lon and se~lesling take about 30
seconds.
cai.t>rai.on
II !he bantry has been dilellnnected or
dlsdlarged. the ACC system must be
recahbrated. See !he stcton headed
There are eleven (001 hxed remperarure

Steps ber..een HI and LO
The system so11 tsett as lollow$:
AUTO goes OU1 Md "'' symbols IO< Ian

and air distnbut10n (floor) illummate
Heabng " set 10 1hu last posl!lon used
With hood down
Alt reorwlatoon and elec::1lcally heated
reat ~ are disconnee1ed
AC IS switched on
Al manual selletJOnt att possCle e>eept
heated rtar ..indscteen
When !he hood is ralSed the system aulornalJCally returns 10 the AUTO pos1t1on and
the las! programmed t1f1'99'a1ura .
cahb<a11on
Programmed (5a';ed) sen.ngs ate not deleted d !he bar.ery lS d1sconnec1ed
Extinguishing the ACC tlghl

SH Ille SectJOn headed "Saab lnlOtmallOn
0.Splay". on page 22
..... I .....
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Saab 900 Audio

System
(option for certain models)
The Saab 900 Aud-O SyS:em IS avaolablt on
iwo levels des-gna:ed 2 and 3. Both Nl\'e
been Sj)80aJy matched 10 Ille~ ~
1n !ht Saab 900 models
The Audio System consists ol a main uM
contaomng a radio and cassene player. w lh
ptovWons 1or COMtcbtig a CO c:Nlnge<
that can handle up IO P CO discS. Po...,
OUtpUI IS 4. 20 Wans Aucllo System 2 has
two 1peal<e<s In the lront and two at rear
Audio System 3 has two additional speak
ers mounted 1n the tront doors that render
sub200 Hz bass tones. end they have a
sepa1a1t 2 O Wan .,,,pi.r.er
Each Audio System IS conneaed IO"" SID
V\ltNmetll mounted llbOVe the rado 1n 1he
m11Ument panel. The SID Instrument dS
play olso serves as the radio display
Amplif ier controls

VOUON
The Audio System 11 turned on and off by
prenlng Ille VOi.JON bunon. When rt ii
turned on, lhe moat recent se~ 81 seleded
If !he IQMIOn 1$ SW':ctied off !he SID
system 11 on. lhe Audio System sen.rigs nre
1<1ved, except tor tho CD SCAN lunc11on.
H lhe Audio System is Nmed on wn~e lhe

ognt<On key is at I.he LOCK pos~ion. lhe Aa<ho Sy1tom w.a be 1Umed off automat<atly
otler an hour.
Volume
Turn lhll dockwis.1 0 increase theVOlum.
Turn anb-doekwlse to !Owe< tile volume
Basa control (push/rot ate/push)
Turn lhd clod<wlse 10 increase 1"e bUs.
Turn anll-c:loekMse IO lower 1"e bass
Treble control (push/rota telpush)
Tum clockwlse to onctease !he IJ1!ble Tum
anti-dOCkwlse 10 lower the ttlble.
Loudness
Pr8$S ltd button IO tum on the loudn&n
1uncuon (votum-Oe!>et
tt amplificallOn
ol bass and ueble). Press tho bunon egaon
10 turn the loudness function off.
"*
Balance control (push/rot ate/push)

Used 10 adtull batatlCe be1W8en "" right
and 1111 speakets.

Fade control (push/r otate/p ush)
Used to adjusl balanee between the lront
and rear speakers.
than 0.5 seconds . fast trequtncy changes

take place upward or downward. This lune
lion ro1urns to automatic seeking live sec
onds .,... the la51 manual trequency
change.
Radio
Preset station buttons (1)
Pressmg a prese1 button bnelly (less than 2
socondsJ tunes In a prevJously stored sta
tlon Presslng o preset station bunon tor
lo<lgef than 2 seconds suwes the staoon set
at the ume (prew>u51y sto<ed Slat>On 15
e<ased). No sound 15 heard the set
ting is stored.
Presett ing ataUons and seeking (2)
Atrtomatic setlung:
Press the TVNE bunon to seek upwards or
dOWnWatds (relative to lrequency) within
Ille waveband seleclecl us.ng the BAND
button. ti the ROS ardor TA tuncoon (IP"
plies only tor FM Ut and U2 on the des
play) is turned on. the radio seeks only ROS
and/or TA stations.
Manual seelung:
To change to manual seeking. you press at
the centre ol the TVNE button (an audible
slgnal indicates that the Change has been
made).
8tlel bul1on depressions provide a ""O'
trequency st89 upward or downward in the
waveband. II a bunon Is kept pressed more
Waveband selecto r (3)

Press the BAND bunon to select the de
Sited waveband FM ! (Ut ). Fl.42 (U2) or
AM (MW. LW). You can only change
waveband while the radio is tumod on.
Automa tic storage of station s (4)
When you hold the AME buttOn down more
than 2 seconds , automallC station seeking
and storage begins. FtrSt. the radio seales
the 11 sllongest 1ransn0nert (staoonsJ II
tewtr than six are 11ored dumg the lir$t ct
c1e. the tlldlo seeks again With higher sensltlvltv to find additional transmmers. II the
radio does nol llnd si. llan$1!1itters during
automat ic seeking. the remaining pr9Ht
stat.on bu1IOnS
be unoccupe<l (~Y
win show FM.... or AM .... -you prest
such a bunon).
11 an ROS and/or TA !unction Is activated
automatic storage statts. the radio
...,, store tranllT14letS halllftlJ ROS ano.or
TAluncbonS
Press the A-ME button or BAND bunon
briefly 10 exrt lrom the AME function. When
'fOAJ have leh the A-ME luncuon. the preYl-
sw.ons become ava.lable

again.
Pressing the AME bunon bnefly causes
ously sto<ed
the automallcally stored uansmmers to become aallable again.

AutornatJC s1orage ol stations can also be
c:amed out tor the AM waveband
RDS Radio Data System (S)

(Europe only)
RDS is an llllom'4b on sys:em uansm1ned
on certaon countnes conca.<rtnt!y with radio
programmes via the FM networ1<.
For ROS functions 10 wor1< prop811y. good
recepllon condlbonS are essential.
Signa1S lrorn such an FM nnstMt er make
a posst>le lor the Audio System 10 ac:an au
1oma11cally tor the desired radlo programme 's sirongest 1ransmlner. thereby
main1ainong good reception regardless ol
whoch uansmoner is clo$G$I at arry given
bmt.
The ROS lunctJOn is turned on Bnd olf US

ing the ROS bu1ton When ROS Is on. lhe
display showS wtoch progranvnt you are
listGNng to (SR P3 tor example. SWedun's
nallonal programme 3). Thrs lunct1on also
covers kx:llf radio s1abons such as RA
V.J.sT.
A flashing ROS llldicator ShOWS lt>al the

ROS ontormalion signal is wea.<. In such
case. you can pren 1 prese1 sui1ion button
to seek a s1ronger tlgnal
11 you s1an out on a 111p with 1he radio set
to< SR P3. lhe rad>o wiUchange to a dilltr
enl PJ transmitter autornabQally as your
,oumey proceeds

PTY function (Programme TYpe)
(6) (Europe only)
Ths lunctJon tokes aclvantage ot the fact

lllat programmes broadcas1 on the FM net
WOf1t have programmrtpe codes The
PTY fu11C1J0111S a subluncliOn of ADS
To select a programme type
1 Press the ADSIPTY bunon tor more
than 2 seconds (ADS mus! have been
pnrviously KWated)
2 You can use the TUNE button 10 stwp
llvough the dil1e<enl programme typeS

(1-15). When you have stepped to the
des.red programme type. s.mpy wait
lo< c be acllVated after ,,... seccnds
You can choose among the lollowng PTY
types:
1 - News
2 - Altars
3 - Info
4 - Spcwt
5- Educate
6 - Drama
7 -Culture
8 - Science
9 -Vaned
10 - Pop music
11 - Rock music
12 - M.o.r.m.
13 - Llgln music
14 - ClaSSlcs
15 - Oll>er music
You can also select among the 6 rypes of
programmes preset on the prese1 stallOn
buttons
Button 1 - New!
Button 2 - Sport
8won 3 - Pop muSIC
Bunon 4 - Rock 111US1C

Button 5 - ClasslCs
Button 6 - Mo r.m.
(rnodcle of the road muSIC)
You can change the rypes al programmes
11\at are preset on the preset staliOn bur.ons
by proceeding as follows:
Hold down the RDS button let more than
2 seconds
Then lhe deSlred programme type
USlng the TUNE button.
Pre5S the desired preset station button
lot more than 2 seconds.
After you have made your PTY seleclJon.

this prcoramme type will be reoeived by
your radio, even d you are llSterw>g to an
other source ot programming (TAPE, CD or
another FM station)
II you want to Interrupt reception of a programme having the selected PTY code. you
most press one ct the following buttons
RADIO.TAPE Ot co. The radio then wans
tor the next programme having the se4ected
PTY code.
To change to anott>er programme type af.
te< the PTY function has been acwated
press the ADs.<PTY button tor more than 2
seconds.
You can thtn make a new seltellon using
the prese! stabOn buttons 0t the TUNE bu!
ton.
Hyou are playong back a <:aSsene 0< a CD

when you selecl a programme type. .,.
playt>ack wil ~ until a programme of
the selected type is broad<:UL
Cassette 0t CD playback Wll ~be 1nte<
rupted while Ille selected pcgramme type
is being transmll\ed. You can change
among CD. TAPE and RADIO wothoul al
leci.ng lhe PTY selec:llOt'I (but do not Hlea
AM Since no ADS lunc:t10ns are suppined
on the AM band).
The PTY funcllon can be IU<ned ott by
pressing the ADSIPTY button bnetly. After
the PTY func:t>on has been !Urned off. the
RDS bunon can be used 10 !Um the ROS
function ontctt.
TA (Traffic Announcement) (7)
(Europe only)
You can actJvate the TA func:t10n by press
Ing lhe TA buncn briefly. thus ernibhng any
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traffic announoemenl Illa! Is received 10 .,.

lerrtJpl cassece,CO playback.
This !unction IS independeru ol Ille ROS
funcl>Ofl. When a traff>e: announcement Is
broadcast. radO recepi,on or cassena CO
playback is interrupted and the dsplay
shows TRA INFO. Moreover. the volume 1s
set to a predetermined level (I ttus predo
lermmed volume IS lower than what you
were us1no tor playback or reception. 111e
volume is not changed however). See also
page 43.
When ttie 1ralfic announcement ends. play
bad< or radio r~pnon Is resumed u5'no
the prl!V1ous semngs.
TP Traffic programme
TP lndlcalod on Ille d-splay shows that the
current transmmer can relay a tralfc mes
sage.
11 llie current transmitter cannot relay a tral
re message (TP not shown on the display
but TA !unction activated). an automat>e
search is lnot.ated tor a transmner wrth TP
transml$.Sf0ns.
EON Enhanced Other Network
(upda11ng o1 other transm1ssoon nerworks)
Updalmg ol 01her transmlssiOn ne!Y<orks Is

automat>e. prov1dlno the EON 1ndica1or is 111
(you cannol activate EON yoursell). II you
are fis1en1no 10 SR P3 on a U1p, !he SR Pt
lrequency wiUalso be updated. even ij you
ate no1 1is1enln910 SR Pl . EON also makes
o posS<ble 10 beneM lrom a 1rall>e: an
nouncemen1 and PTY S<gnals tha1 are sent
via a transm111er neiworlo. wt.ch you are not

hs1en1ng 10.
REG (8) (Europe only)
II you want the rado IO receive only one
preprogrammed local radO stabOn when
you press a preset s1a1oon button. you mus1
activate the REG !unction by holding the
TAflEG bunon down lor more ttian 2 seconds. To turn off REG !unction. hold the
TNflEG button down again lor more than
rwo seconds.
II. whole the REG !unction is rurned oil. you
acwate the presel statJOn button for which
the local radiO stallOn 1n question has been
stored. the rado will seek this local radio
stabon. But each 11mo you press this preset

station bunon aga.,, the radio will seek the
next adiacent local radiO statJOn
Cassette player
Caielully ltlSen a cassette 1n lhe casseno
compartment with the tape side at right
Radio reception or CO playback can !hen
be ln1errup1ed so lhal the sySlem w1
change over to cassette playback.
Maka cenain that the label fd any) on the
cassene is not loose. and check 10 see that
!Ile cassene is no1 warped (either ol wtucl1
could caused to 1am 1n lhe cassene player)
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TAPE (1)
The system changes over 10 cassette eiayback when you press the TAPE button d the
cassette has been inserled property. If not.
NO TAPE wiB appear on lhe cliSplay.
Tape direction (2)

The direclion of tape movement reverses
automatically when the end ot the tape is
reached during playback or fast forward/
reverse. and playbaclt ot the other side or
the tape starlS automatically.
You can change the tape 6rectlon manu
aly by pressing the PLAY button.
Dolby , noise reduction (3)

Dolby B and C can be activa1ed by press
Ing tho DOLBY bunon, 8/Cloff/8/Clolf ... .
Dolbyrece<ded cassettes should be played
back With the Dolby lunction actNaled.
EJECT (4)
To stop cassette playbacll. press the
EJECT butlon or select some other programme source (RADIO/ CO). It you setecl
another programme source. the cassette
wiU remain in the cassette compar1men1.
but the tone head and pinch rollers wil be
withdrawn trom 1he tape. This also takes
place if lhe radio Is tumed off during cassette playback. Tho EJECT button lunctions even If the radio IS tumed off.
Music seeking (5)
You can actlva1e music seel<ing by means
ot the FF-TRACK button (tor a lorward
search) or the REW-TRACK button (lor a

backward search).
Pressing the FF-TRACK button briefly
star1S a rorwant music search that wil stop
at the next recorded Item. tt It is preceded
by a silence al least' seconds long.
Pressing lhe REW-TRACK button bnetly
star1S a backward music search that will
slap al lhe beginning or lhe recorded Item
you are now playing, ij It is preceded by a
silence at least 4 seconds long.
Pressing eilher ot these buttons twice in
succession star1S a last torward or fast rewind operation that continues 10 the end or
the tape. whereupon playback is automat
lcaDy lllVOked.
You can Interrupt a fast torward or last rewind opera!IO<l (with or Without a music
search) by pressing PLAY.
A music search can sometimes tall in lhe
situations set lorlh below. but thl$ does not
mean lha1 anything Is wrong.
Tapes can contain silences shorter lhan
4 seconds between dilferent recordings.
Such silences are 100 sho<t for the system IO de1ec1.
Tapes can contain conversalions in
which lhere &1e pauses longer than 4
seconds. Tho system Interprets these as
sitencos between musical recordings.
Recordings can inctude very low volume
levels las~ng longer 1han 4 seconds. and
the system also lnterpreis them as silences between musical recordings.
Metal tape
The cassene player has an automatic metal
tape swhch.
Time-to-clean Indicator
Aher 30 hours of cassette playback. lhe
words TAPE CLEAN will appear on lhe d'is
play, !hereby notifying you that 10 ensure
1-igh-quality rendition, lhe playback med>
811ism should be cleaned using a deaning
cassette.
Aller 30 hours ol cassette playback. 1hls In
dicalor appears when lhe Audio System is
rumed on by means of VOLJON and cassette playback Is selecled. TAPE CLEAN
appears tor 10 seconds on the display. and
lhe Audio System is silent during lhis intet
val. When TAPE CLEAN vanishes from the
display. a new 30-hour cycle starls.
Cassette care
Nev11< expose a cassette IO direct sunllghl
or very high/low temperatures. These can
damage lhe cassene and/or the tape.
While !hey are not In use, always keep cas
senes In their boxes.
Remove cassettes trom lhe cassette compartmenl In lhe player when lhey are not
betng played.
II a cassette jams in lhe cassette compart
ment In the player, con1act an authorised
Saab dealer.

If either FF TRACK or REWTRACK Is held
down for more than 2 seconds. the disc Is
rotated rapidly either forward or backward
respectively, and this function continues 5
seconds atter you have released the but
ton. It the button is held down for more than
CD player (accessory)
Load the CD changer in the boot with from
1 to 6 dlscs as follows:
1
Push aside the protective cover above
the disc magilline.
S seconds, the di~ is mtati!d even taster.
2 Press EJECT and remove the disc

magaiine.
3 Insert each disc into one ol Ille maga
zlnes disc pockets (with the tert side
upward).
4 Put the disc magazine into the CD
changer and push the protective cover
back into place.
When you want to replace discs already in
the magaiine, you press the retainer arm
(each disc pocket has its own retainer arm).
CD changer In boot
Pressing FF-TRACK or REWTRACK

briefly while lhe CD changer is in lhe ROM
stale, causes the current recorded Item to
be skipped, and the ROM function contin
ues.
DISC (3)
CD (1)
When a CD magazine has been loaded into
the CD changer, playback will start in the
lirst track on the di.SC when you press the
CD button.
II the cassette player or radio is activated
while a CD disc is playing, the CD player
enters the PAUSE state.
II CD playback Is selected again by p<ess
Ing the CD button, playback continues
where it was last inlerrupled.
FF-TRACK/R EW-TRACK (2)

Briefly pressing FF TRACK (Forward)
causes playback 10 skip directly to the next
recorded item.
Briefly pressing REW-TRACK (Reverse)
causes the recorded item you are now play
Ing lo start again lrom the beginning.
To change discs. you press the DISC but

ton. If a disc pocket is empty or ii a CD disc
is faulty, the next disc in the magazine wlll
be activated.
SCAN (4)
When the SCAN function is invoked. the
first 10 seconds of each recorded Item are
played. The SCAN function ertends
throughout the entire disc magazine. If you
press SCAN while the SCAN function is al
ready In operation, lhe CD player changes
to regular playback ol the recorded Item
that is currently being sampled. The SCAN
funcdon can be disengaged by pressing
any of the following buttons: TRACK-FF/
REW. ROM, DISC. RADIO. TAPE or CD,
and also by Cuming off the radio.

Since 1t 1s p<ogrammed dunno manul actur
no. the 4-dlglt code cannot bo changed
Keep.ng II In some sale place Is thus 1m
pottant. Never keep 11 together with the Au
dio System. II. desptte such prec;autons.
the code is lost you should contaet an au
thonsed Saab dealer who ""' be able to
access II.
II !toe battery is dosconrlecled. 1t the AudoO
Sys;em is d<smo<lf\ted ot 101 some oU'let
reason it os <1e1ne1gozed (ios.s PQW91). lhe
4dogil code must bt entered USlnO tne preset S1aloOn buttons as follows
'
ROM (RanOoM) (5)
II FF TRACI\
To tum on tile ROM luncuon lranc!Om play

baci<>. you press tha RD'A bu!lon bnetty.
pl.lye< ""Pl to the nex1rtc:O<ded nem . after

1'hoch random playt>ack continues.
wtler91JPOn an recorded ems on the Cb

discs on the magaz nt r l bt played bKI<
"' random seqwnc:e.
If tt>e ROM button os prassed tor more !Nn
2 seconds. random playback ot 1111 items
on tile curren1 dose starts When ~II l1ems
ha.,. been played on 11115 dose. randOm
playback conbnues on the rema1n1ng dlxl.
taken lndJVldually and 1n sequenoo To 1um
oll !his luncton you press lhO ROM button
again. Tho ROM luncllon Is atso tumed 011
when you ptess the SCAN bunon
Of
REW-TRACK
1$
ptessed
bt1~ d..mg random playtlack. Iha
CO
You can end CD ptayt>ac!t by sataaoig an

olher progamme source (RAOK)TAPE),
whereupon the CD cl1anget enters the
PAUSE state.
Anti-theft lock
Tho AudlO System 1s provided "'th a 4-diglt
electronte anti tholt IC)CI(. The code Is gJVen
on the code card delivered with the audN>
system
Tum on tile radio. whereupon
cooe IN appears on the closj>lay
2 Enter the -digit code by ptess>ng the

preset Sla!Jon buttons H. by mosta.<e.
you enter an onc:otreCI cig 1 you musl
press al lour p<tset sw.on buttons btlore you can try aga.n "4oleover alttr
press.ng al lour butlonS. you must hold
down the BAND button IOr more than 3
second$ lO clear lhe dlspi.y whet
upon CODE IN Wiii appear aga.n and
you can en1er the co11ea code
3 II you try to enter an lllCOlltct code
llvee times in succ.ssN>n. you mull
wait an hour with the AudN> System
turned on before making a new attempt
WhalS m0<e alt0< you have wa4ed an
hOut you must enier lhe c:ontct code on
the fitsl try. Otherwise. you wiQ havo 10
Willi ano1hor hour with lhe Audio Sys
tem 1umed on bel0te you can make a
new attempt

JAPAN ONLY: The antJ.theh code is 1112
10< all Saab 900 Audio System units in Ja
pan.
RDS time (Europe only)

To obtain RDS time you mus1 have good
receptlOn. and the station in question must
be 11ansminin9 ROS bme signals.
Press the two buttons beneath the analogue clock 10< more than 3 seconds (radio
must be turned on with the ROS !unction
actJYated). The display reads WAIT FOR
ROS TIME.
The analogue and digital clock senings will
now be adJUSted auromatically
Since a code that conlaJlls tile ROS rime is
btoadcast only once a minute via the FM
netwo1k. tim<1 adjustment can take up to
two minutes. depending on how much the
analogue clocl< has to be adjusted.
Car-speed-dependent volume
adjustment
When this !unction Is Invoked. volume rises
as car speed lncteases This function be
comes active at speeds above 60 km/h,
and it relieves you ot having to adjust the
volume yourselt while driving.
To ac!JVate this !unction. you hold the loud
ness button (LOUD) down for more lhan 2
seconds. whereupon SPEED ON appears
on lhe dl$1llay. To turn it off you do tne
same thing, but SPEED OFF appears. Cars
equipped with SID 1 do not

!unction.
suppon thi
Lowering volume during telephone

calls
If a mobile telephone is 111Stalled in the car,
you can nave it connected so that the Au
dio System volume will be IOwered when
the telephone is In used. Please contact
your Saab dealer.
Adjusting preset volume of traffic

announcements.
Thas preset volume can be adrusted as de
sired as lollows:
Hold the TA button down while simulta
neously turning on the radio (VOL AD
JUST appears on the d1Sjllay).
2 MJUSI the volume.
3 Press any other bunon or wail 5 sec
onds to have the volume sel at tile new
level.
Mobile telephone and
communications radio
Mobile telephones and communications ra
dios wllhout separate external antemae
radiate electromagnetic fields Inside the
car.
Lh,
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WARNING
ElectromagnetJC l1eld rad18bons 1nsode

a car can be hazardous 10 heann.
MO<eover, radiabon lrom such a lleld
can disturt:i a car's electncal systems
Saab thus recommends that you always
connect your mobile 1elephone and'or com
munica!JOns radio to an external antenna .
In addition, an external antenna provides
better transmiVreceive conditions and
IOngor range
To optimize sale!y In traffic. you should stop
yo111 car at some suitable place when using
the telephone.
Mobile telephones and communications ra
dio installations that are not standard Saab
equipment may cause inter1e<ence with the
cafs electrical system and give rise to spu
rious warnings.
Lh,
WARNING
Always ask an authonzed Saab ga

rage lor assembly mstruct1ons
II tault warnings and.or lault 1ndlca
tJOns seem undear. call 1n a1 an ou
thonzed Saab garage to have the
equipment checked.
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Technical data
TreblelbaH
controls
Bass _________
_
Treble _ __ _ _ __ _ __
Power output - - - - -- -
Radio unil
Radio syS1ern -
- -- - --
z12 dB al 40 Hz
t10 dB at 15000 Hz
4 x 12W
(1 % THO 1 kHz)
Mal<4x20 W
PLL synthesized
\\Jner
ROS receiver
casse11e player
Fast forwatd/re-;erse _ _ _ __
Frequency response_ __ _ __
11O seconds (C60)

50 Hz - 12500 Hz
SignaVnolse ratio - - - - - Dolby NA effect---- -- -
3 dB
0.1 % WAMS
45 dB
50 dB
10 dB
CD changer
Bit slream. tblt, 8 x oversampling
Number ot discs _ _ _ _ _ __
Frequency range - - - -- Dynamics - - - -- -- - -
95 dB (1 kHz)
Amptlfler (ears with extra

loudspeakers In front doors)
2 x 30 W (t % THO 50 Hz)
Max 2 x 40W
Crossover trequency - - --
110 Hz (-3 dB)
Wow and Huner - - -- -- Stereo separation _ _ _ _ __
5 20000 Hz
Frequency range
UKW(FM) _ _ _ _ _ __
Japan _ __ __ _ __ _
AM _ __ __ _ __ __
Middle East--- -- -Seek steps

Automatic seel<ing - -- - - Manual seeking - - - - - -
87.5 - 108 MHz

76.0 - 90.0 MHz
531 - 1629 kHz
53t - t602 kHz
UKW (FM) 100 kHz
MV 9 kHz
UKW (FM) 100 kHz
AM 9kHz
These specifications eon1J1Y wilh the EIA Interim S1arodard.

Because Saab is eonli'lually improving its produe1s. speeifiea
liOnS arid models are subject to Change without notice.
Dolby noise reduction Is produced under a lleenee issued by the
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cotporarion.
DOLBY and the double-0 symbol DD are trademarks of the
Dolby l.aborato~es Licensing Corporation.
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Seats
The troni seats can be ad1usted tor leg
room. The rake angle ot the backlests has
stepless adJUstment. and the head restraints can be raised and lowered. The
driller's seat is also adjustable tor height
&
WARNING
The car must be statJooary while you

acliust the dnvefs seat
Aher a manually adjustable seat has
been acljusted tor legroom, you must
clled< to see that n IS locked hrmty at
the desired pos1uon. Othefwlse. the
seat may move while the car Is"' mobOn. If the seat os not lockecl on the
l0<e-andah dlrectJon. I can contnbute
to personal 1nJUry on the event of a col-
I
LtgtOOm djUS'-"1
Act1usring IM t>ackrest
' C.ldi. -
tCoui>6modelsl
lision
WMe the car Is In mot""1, lhe back

rest should be 1n an upnght position to
ensure that the seat beh, aoobag and
bacl<rest w.I provide the best possible
prolectJOn during heavy b<a!Ung or in
the event ot a COiiis.on.
Head restraints
All of the head restraints can be raised 01
lowered to one ot several preset positions.
To raise: Grasp the head restraint on both
sides and pull it straight up.
To lowe<. Press In the catcll at leh and
press the head restraJnt straight down.
Adjust the head restraint so that ils centre
Is al ear heJoht.
Act;usting rhe head rest/3Jflr
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Interior equipment
Nott that one can leave Ille seatbelt draped
on the outer catch wtltn the belt Is not l'I
use. In tf\ls pos.llon ot is easief to reach the
t>en the next lime It Is used.
Manually adjustable front seats

with Ea.s y Entry function
@'
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.....
...--11...
2CU<>~--
~modflls
E.uy Entry -
lowtMO
Front seats, Coup&-models

Both front sealS have tocking catcnes on
the ou1Side ot the backrest. The pa$Mllg9f
seat also has a catch on the inSode ol me
bac:ktlSt so that the driver can lower the
backrest '"' the ~nger In the bad<.
Utt the ca:ch tJpWards to release the back
rest
With manual Chlirs. access 10 and from the

back seat can be maci. eas.er by lowering
the badlrest to at least cs.
The lateral acfJUStlng catch 1$ then released
and the """"8 seat travels io llS lo<watd
most pos.1>0n.
Aht< ge11>ng .., Ille car. push Ille seat bade
to the doslred po5lbOn and llJly raise lhe
backrHt SO Illa! the chaa IOd<s
&
WARNING
When the backrest Is raised, always

check lllat the catch IS properly locked
Also check that the chaJ(I la!eral ad
fUSl&r cs properly loc:l<ed by trying to
move 11 by hand
Both the badues1 and the whole chair
mus1 be loc:l<ed an pt.,. or there is o
ns1< <M personal llf'fJf'f """"' b< akwig or
on a ccllaSlcn. espeoally 11 a rear lacing
d'ldd seat rs placed aga..st tilt back
rest
When ge:i.ng out of the car do not

lean against the backrest Thi
least the lata<at ~ catch and
the cha r can suddenly move lorward
causing you to lose y00< balance
can
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Legroom adjustment
Electrically adjustable front seats

Elec11ically adjustable lroni seais are available as an option. Here. you can adjust
backrest rake with the upper control.
The lower control is used to adjust legroom

and to raisellower the Iron! and rear edges
of the seat
II a door fs open. the sealS can be operal ed
from ouislde the car without having
switched on the Ignition. When a door is
open you can. tor example. move the seat
back to make It easier to get into the ca.r.
If the doors are closed. however. the igni-
tion must be switched on. This minimizes

risk ot pinching injuries (to children playing
with the seat for example).
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Height ad;usrment
&
Adiusting the backrest
WARNING
Since powerful electnc motors are used

for seat adjustment, care must be taken
when operating the sealS.
Always remove the 1gnibon key when you
leave the car to p<event children from be
ing injured it they play with the electrically
adjustable seats.
48 Interior equipment
ti a door is open, the seals can be adjusted
from outsloe 1he car withoul having rumed
on lhe ignilJOll.
While a door is open, you can press lhe desired seleciion button 10 make it easier 10
get inlo 1he car.
ti the doors are dosed, however. ll>e lgro
tion musl be switched on. This minimizes
risk of pinching injuries (lo chlldren playing
with lhe seat tor example).
Buttons !or electncaly heated front seaa
Electrically adjustable driver's seat

with memory function
A mematy lundiOn is available as an op.
llO!' for elecirically ad1us1able Iron! sea1S.
Aher ll>e chair has been adjusled using lhe
ordinary adjusling koobs. ll>e chair posillon
can be s1ored by first pushing the M button
and holding it and lhen choosing one of the
memory buuons t ,2 "' 3.
To recall a s1ored senmg. hold the tleSlled
selection button down unlil lhe seat has
reached lhe stored senlng.
When any of ll>e three s1ored settings Is 10
be changed. you musl set the seal again
using the regular adjusimem procedure,
and ll>en press lhe M button logether will>
ll>e awroprlate selection button.
Electrically nested front seats

Bolh Iron! seats have healed seal cushions
and badltesls ll>al are turned on and off by
means of bul!ons on 1he in$irumenl panel
This heating is 1hennos1a1-controlled. It
cuts in when 1he temperature of lhe seal
cushion is lower than 2sc and is rumed off
when 1he seal cushion lemperature
reaches 36"C.
You should rum off seat heating after your
seat has warmed up sufficiently.
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CD
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Lil
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8utt<>nS for e/ectrlcally heated rear sont
Sttteringwhtlol adjusrment lover
Electrlcally heated rear seat
Steering-wheel adjust ment
Rear-view mirrors
The rear seat Is equipped with eleclrically

heated seat cushions
The heating Is switched on and off With a
button in the rear of the central console.
Foreandah adjustment of the steenng

wheel Is pOSSlble by moving the lever to the
leh.
Set the steering wheel to the desired position and then retum the lever to its locked
position.
The rear-view mirror has an an~-daz:zle

lunCllon that can be enabledldisabled by
means of a knob beneath the mirror.
On ce11aln markets. the door mirror on the
driver's side is of the wide-angle type.
&
WARNING
You should set the steenngwheel posi

lion while the car Is stationary smco
there s nsk that It can divert your anon
tJon from traffic.
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Interior equipment
11 \\
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..p
Safbtt9 a door mirror
1 s.ltcO Ille ~ or Ifft CloOt n'irror as desled
Folding oack a mitror
Sunvlsor witll 17111ke-up mirror
2 AdjU!I Ille ,,..,,.,. uswig Ille PtJSh.pod,
Door mirrors
The elecUically adjustable door mirrors are
adjusted using tho controls located ad)a
cent to the door pillar on the dtlve(s side.
1 Use the upper bunon to select the de-
sired mirror.
2 Adjust the mirror using the push-pad
If sulljected 10 considerable force. the
'' will fold back.
mu-
You can also fold back the door mirrors

manually. a useful feature When paii<ing In
cramped quar1ers like those on some ler
rles. But don't forgot to fold out the mirrors
again before driving away.
The elecirical heating provided for the door
mim>rs Is turned on/off by the button used
for lhe elec:trically heated re91 window.
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Seat belts
Everyone in lhe car should wear a seat belt
at all bmes (required by law in many coun
tries). Research shows !hat riding whhout a
belt in the rear seat is JUSI as dangerous as
in lhe front seat
In the event of a comslon, unr9Sllalned
rearseat passengers are thrown violenUy
forward against the frontseat backrests.
This multiplies the lorce put on the front
seat occupants and seat belts many times.
frequently resulting 1n injury to all occupants
and causing more serious Injuries.
Each ban may only be used to protect one
person at a time.
All of lhe seat belts In lhe car are ol the
3oPOnt type and provided with automatic
reels.
To put on a belt. pull it out slowly and insen
the bud<le tongue In the mab119 fining.
Make sure the tongue is seated firmly in the
filli119.
S.nee the lower anchorages lor the ~ont
belts are in the seats. they lollow along
when you adjust seat legroom.
fi:::.
WARNING
Only ad1us1 the seat belts while the car cs
staoonary, since this may drven your at

1en11on lrom uatfic.
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I
Corre<:t seated posturs before dontw>g
Securing a ..n1 belt
belt
Bell tensioner
The Iron! seat belts are equipped with au
tomatic belt tensioners.
These are always activated in the event ot
a severe ~Ont end coUision. but they remain
unaffected by lighter frontend bumps and
the r.ke. These tensioners reduce forward
movement of the wearer's body.
The belt tensioners are not aciuated d the
car is struck from the rear or side or ff It rolls
over.
fi:::.
WARNING
Tho seat belts. bah tensione<s and othef

assooated components must be
checked alter every colksion. Saab rec
ommends that all component pans ot the
seat belts be replaced alter a collision.
Even seat belts and their components

that were not in use when a collision took
place must be checked and replaced it
there cs any evideooe of damage or mal
functioning.
Bell warning light

When the ignitJon is switched on. the belt
warning fight Is fit tor 6 seconds. On some
ma11<ets. an audible signal also sounds lor
6 seconds or until the drrver has lastened
the seat belt.
Position of seat bell when

fastened.
A seat belt provides the best protecllon if
the hip strap Is worn low on the hip. The
shoulder strap should be as tar In as pos

sible on your shoulder (but not lat er>0U9h
to Chale against your neck).
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Interior equipment
Belt guide
Belt guide on the door pillar can be set to
one of five height positions.
Adjust the belt so that it is as high as pos
sible without chafing against your neck. If
!he Mii
lhe guide may be lowered
a little while still providing full protection.
cliafes.
To raise the bett guide. you press it upward

to the desired position. To lower the belt
guide. you must press in the catch button.
Always checi< to see that the catch has
locked the guide firmly at the new position.
Bell gvide on /he door pillar

Make sure that the belt is not twisted or
wearing against any sharp edges. The
seatbett must not be loose. check this es
pecially if you are wearing thick clothing.
Oo not tilt ihe backrest too far back. The
seat belt Is designed to protect you In a
normal riding posllJre.
When the belt is in use. the reel will nor
mally be unlocked to make it easier for you
to move about
The reel locks when the belt is pulled out
rapidly. when the car leans sharply over.
when the car is braked heavily and In the
event of a collision.
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Expectant mothers
Expectant mothers should carelulty fit the
belt so that it does not apply pressure on
the abdomen. The hip strap should be as
low as possible across the hips.
Press the button marl<ed PRESS

to mfease the belt.
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53
Lockable seat belt tongue

(Cabriolet)
When fitting a cllild seat which is deslgned

for attachment with the lap part ot the seat
be". the tongue locking reature should be
used. By locking the lap part of the seat
beh, there is less cllance of the cl'lld seat
becoming displaced when dnving. Tho
locklng bu!1on is localed on the back of the
tongue.
t Place the child seat on the rear seal
2 Move the locking buuon on the belt
tongue to the "CHILO SEAr position
(1 In inustralion) to activate the locldng
feature.
3 Attacll the lower part of the child seat
using the lap part or the seat belt. lot
Reor seat /Jell$ (ltnd restmint in CM/Te is not standard)
Seat belt, rear seat
The car has three point seat belts with au

tomatic rollers on all sealS.
,&.
l*iflO the tap belt (Cabriolet)
WARNING
Make certain that the seat belts are not

plnched when a rear seat bacl<rest IS
lowOfed or raised.
Always carefully secure loads 1n the
rear seat using one of lhe seat belts
This reduces the nsl< or the load bemg
thrown around in tile event al ac:oft
slon and causing personal oniury.
Securi
IOad In tlHt rear SBBI
t.od<od
2~
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Interior equipment
lowing lhe child seal titting lns11uc

tions.
4 Attach lhe diagonal pan of 1he sea1
belt. pulling up so Iha! no pan of 1he
lap belt Is slack againsi lhe child seat
5 Check lhat lhe lock is worlung by leel
ong lhe lap pan of lhe bell The belt
mus1 not feed out.
&,_ WARNING
Child safety
Child safety in a car is as important as adull
sale1y.
Children musl be res1rained if !hey are 10
travel safely. The res11ain1 used mus! be
suitable tor lhe size of lhe child. II you wanl
lo equip your car wi1h baby restrainls. child
seals or sealbell cushions. you should tirsl
consul! an au1horised Saab dealer.
Check and comply wl1h lhe regulations
In force In your country lhal state how a
child must be placed In a car.
The child seats avallallle from your Saab
oaaler and approved by Saab Automobile
AB do nol require any anchorages other
lhan !hose alteady in use for your cafs reg
ular 3-point belts.
Moundrt{/ Jups /or child sear lhat reqvires an
undermount"'fl strap
without passagerside airbag)
(CIJIS
In cars without passengerside airbag

!here are IWO moun1ing lugs intended tor a
child seal These mus1 be used 10 mount
child seats lhal require an undermoun1ing
sltap.
Children muS1 always be hrmly resltalned in a car

However. In cars wilh a passenger
Side al~ you musti'iOt install any
type of chdd seal 1n Che Iron! passenger's seal tt you do. the child can be
1n1ured by lhe airbag In Che event ol a
collislon Th'5 os why there is no an
c:horajje for a ctuld seat on the lront
passenger sea1
Child sea1S placed 1n the front passen
~r seal 1n cars wilhout passenger
side airbags mus1 no1 be anchored 10
lho legroomadjus1men1control.
It they are, the seat may move In the
ovenl ol an cotllslon. lhus weakening
lho way In which lhe child seal Is an
chored
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Interior equipment
Integrated booster
cushion (option)
The IWO Integrated booster cushions are at
the ou1er rear seat posirions. and they are
intended lor children weighing 1S36 kg
who are between 3 and 10 years ol age.
A child sitting in an integrated boost8' cush
ion must use the car's regular 3-polnt belt.
Regardless ol the child's weight and age.
proper contact between child and belt Is .,.
tal. Always make certain that the seat Is un
damaged and is kep1 clean so that it will
!unction properly.
Folding down
Press in the catches and ti" the car's
regular head restraint. Turn ii 180' and
remount it. Make cenain that It is
locked securely in place.
2 Raise the child sea1 neck cushion.
3 Pull the opener strap ou1 and lower the
seat ltsel1. Make cenain that It is
locked in the lowered position.
Fasten lhe belt

See that the child is seated as lar back
as possible against the backrest.
Adjust the booster cushion's neck cush
ion so that Its centre ts at ear height.
To attach the belt. pull i t out slowly and
insen the buckle tongue in the mating fit
ting. Mako cenaln 11\e buckle tongue is
firmly seated In the mating fitting.

The beWs hip strap must be posi1ioned
tow on the hip. and the shoulder strap
muS1 be as lar In on the shoulder as possible wilhout chafing agalns1 the child's
neck Of causing discomlort.
The beH must contact the body firmly to
prOllide the best prote<:tlon. Pulf up on the
shoulder sllap to tension the beH property.
Make cenaln the belt runs lreely between
the reel and lhe buekle
Folding back
a Pull the opener SlfllP out and fold up the

seat i1Self. See to it !hat It is locked firmly
in 11S loldedup posillon.
b. Press the booster cushion's neck cush
ion an the way down.
c. Press In the catches on the car's regular
head restraint. Tum it t 80' and rem01.ml
it Make cenain It Is locked correcily.
Child restraint
anchorages, Coupe
and five-door models
(Australia only)
~ti fen\
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Child restraint lor 900 Convenible. see

page 12.
P1Bcir19 a belt CO<TrlCl/y wlh regatd 10 a

child's height
&,
WARNING
The car's regular seat belt must al

ways be used together with the Integrated booster custuon
The seal must not be modified or

changed m any way
Oo not leave a child alooe 1n a
car
Without SUpeMSIOtl.
The car's regular head restraint must

always be turned back thr01Jgh 180
after the integrated booster cushK>n IS
folded in.
Check that the belt Is not twisted or
rubbing against any sharp !!dges.
Child restraints W!1h a tether must be an

chored according to Australian law.
Your Saab dealer can obialn the anchorage
hardwaie ki1 and install k for you. or you
may install h yoursell using the following In
structlons. Please use the tether anchorage
hardwrue klt available from your Saab
dealer as the hardware was specifically designed for your vehicle.
The belt anchorage beam is prOVlded with

three holes. Use the one that is most convenient and anach the restraint as follows.
Fasten the anchor with its bolt In the
hole In the belt anchorage beam.
Bolt dimension: UNC 5/16", length
30mm.
2 Whan anaclung the child restralnt to

the anchor. raise the headrest to pro-
vide access 10 the anchor.
The child restraint tether must be

routed under the headrest. To mal<e rt
more comtorlable for the child. the
headrest may be emoved.
&,
WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed

to w1thS1and only those loads Imposed by
correc11y fitted child restraint. Under no
0tcums1ances are they to be used tor
adult seal behs. harnesses or for attach
1ng other rtems or equipment to the veh
de
Interior equipment
Child restraint
anchorages, Coupe
and five-door models
(Australia only)
Placir19 a belt aimia/y w111t 111gard to a

child's height
&
WARNING
The car's regular seat belt must al

ways be used tOQether wilh !he Integrated booster cushion
The seal must not be modified or
changed in any way
Oo not leave a chld alone 1n a car
W11hou1 superv1soon
The car's regular head resuaint must
always be turned back through tao
alter the integrated booster cushoon is
folded In.
Check that !he belt is not twisted or
rubbing against an shatp ~s.
Child restraint tor 900 Convenible. see

page 12.
Child restraints w1lh a tel/let must be an
chored according to Austrafian law.
Your Saab dealer can ob1a1n lhe anchorage
hardware kl1 and ins1a11 k tor you. or you
may install h yourselt using tile tollowing in
SlruC1lons. Please use the telher anchorage
hardware kit available lrom your Saab
dealer as the hardware was specifically de
signed lor your vehicle.
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The belt anchorage beam is provided witn

lhree holes. Use the one that is most con
ven1ent and attach the restraint as tollows:
1 Fasten the anchor with its bolt In tho
hole In the bell anchorage beam.
Bolt dimension: UNC 5/16", length
30mm,
2 When anach1ng the child restraint to
the anchor. raise the headrest to provide access to Ille anchor.
The child restraint tethe< must be
r0u1ed under the headrest To make~
more comlortable tor lhe child. the
neadrest may be 1emoved.
&
WARNING
Child restraint anch01ages are designed

to w11hs1and only those loads Imposed by
correctly flned child resualnt Under no
orcumslarces are they to be used tor
adult seat belts. harnesses or tor attach
1ng other rtems or equipment to lhe vehl
de
Airbag (SRS)
The car's Supplementary Aesltain System
($RSI constSts of an airbag on the steering
wheel. Some model variants also have an
aiibag on the passenger side.
This system supplements the seat belts by
further enhancing safety.
An SAS warning In the main insuument
(see page 12) lights/llashes uthe SAS sys
tem develops a fault
The driver's sea1 must always be aOJUsted
so that this warning light is not obstruded
by the steering wheel.
When the system Is ae1ivated at the Instant
ol cdloslon, the airbag is inflated.
An allbag Is activated in response 10 a pow
erful front-end collision, but the system is
not attecled by
a) llghter fron1end bumps
b) car rollovers ot
c) when the car is slNCk from the rear 0t
the side.
In such situations, the regular seat belts
provide protec1>0n.
Airbag system and ban tension.r

1 Eltcuonlcs urvt whh sensor
Airbag being Inflated (drivet' sl<H)
2 Bell 1ensioner (bolh ...,. seats)

3 s-no wheel - '"boG
Cover
- - - ewbog
(some lo<
model ..,,.,,ts)
&
WARNING
Seat belts must be used by all of cat's

occupants. even though the car Is proteded by SAS.
The airbag 1nttates extremely fast, taking only 0.1 seconds from stan to finish. It provides no pto1ectlon In the
event ol a second colllslon occumng
Immediately afterwards. F0t thtS reason. always wear the seatt>elt
The gas fillong the 8'lbag when it Is acnvated Is extremely hot
Under cenan orcumstances. 11"5 hot

gas may cause bums on 1he arms as
the airt>ag empties.
Whtie driving, your entire back should
be 1n contact with the backrest. II not.
you wlll be thrown against the backrest
when the airbag inflates. and thtS may
cause 1n,uiy
Never attach anything to the steering
wheel Any attached obied can Injure
your lace when the airbag Is inllated.
This also applies to objects In the
mouth when drMng. such as a pope
The a11b11g during lrot1t-.nc! col/1slon
SIMtof _
Common questions about the

airbag
Do you ne&d 10 use a seatboll In caJS
IK/U/ppe<J wffh an altbag7
Yes. The aitbag Is only a comp&ment to lhe

cat's ordinary sal ety system. An airbag is
only ae11vated by heavy front-on coUlslons.
h does not give any proteciion during minor
collisions. side-on collisions. rear->d colll
slons or rollovers.
The sealbett prevents the occupants ol lhe
car being thrown against each oilier and
sustaining injury.
During a tront-on collision. the seat bell also
helps you meet the airbag In the right way.
that is to say di'eelly torward. II you hit !he
airbag at an angle. It J)<ovldes much less
protection.
The airbag will provide no protection lrom a
second impact during the same collision.
For thls reason. always wear lhe seatbeh.
Does the detonation of tho explosive
charge make a loud noise?
-~
JUI/ts IO
IS t;l1Jshi and fbe
llitt>ag
.,,.,ty_
The detonation makes a shon IOUd noise.

Most people who have experienced lhis do
not remember the noise ol lhe explosion.
but rather the noise lrom !he actual colli-
sion.
""
Can
use a child ssst In lhe lronr seat ii
the car has an airbag "1 lhe passengor position?
No. The airbag is filled wttll such power and
speed thal the child sear would be thrown
vlolendy backwards, causing the child to incur serious Injury.
Is the dlJSI released danoeroos7
Mos! people who have been in the car with

bad or no ventilation for several minutes 1181
only slight eye or thtoal irritation.
People who suffer lrom asthma may have
an attaci< and should act as recommended
by !heir dOClor. They should lhen seek
medical advice.
11 possible, avoid getting !he dust on the
skin as ~ may cause Irritation.
,&
WARNING
As the dust may, in certaJn cases. con

tain traces ol detfl<9Mllil<e subs1ances.
the lollowing ptecautlons should be

taken.
Skin whlCll has come into oontaCI wrth
the duS1 should be washed w11h water
and mild soap as soon as poSS1ble
II the eyes are 1.mated. rinse W1lh water
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lnlerior equipment
Some model variants are also equipped

with a passenger-side airbag Ulat ls located
benealh a cover on lhe inswment panel.
Cars with passenger-side airbags
&,
WARNING
You must never lnstal a child seat on

the lront passenger seat sonce an lrillatlng airbag can 1n1ure a seated c!Wd.
Child seats must only be mounted In
1he rear seat
Children must not stand Jn lront ol :he
lront passenger seat sJnce. 1n the
event of a collls1on. lhey can be sertously 1n1ured by the 1nflaUng airbag.
The glove compartment must always
be kept closed white the car Is mov
1ng An open glove compartment door
can cause leg 1n1u~es In the event ol
an acodenl
Never keep anylhlng on the instrument
panel or In front of a lront seat where i1
can obsltUCI arbag lnflat>On. Also see
to ~ Ula! no accessones are mounted
on lhe instrument panel.
SAS warning light
&,
WARNING
If this warning light flashes 0< remains

righted white you are drMng. the car must
be checked lmmedlately by an aUlhorisad Saab dealer. If an SAS warning
light is lighted 0< Hashing the system may
not be aCINated in a lrontend colllSlOn.
The system musl be checked as set forth in

Ille Service Programme.
Working with and scrapping the

airbag and belt tensioner
&
WARNING
Modifications lhat aHect the steenng

wheel 0< Ille system's electncaf installation are p<oh1blted on cars equipped
with SAS.
Dunng welding. both the battery cables and lhe SAS elec:!mnics unrt must
be disconnected
The electroolc:s unit must be removed
lrom the car before you start to quid<
dry enamel painlWOfi<.
The airbag and belt tenSIOll8t must be
tnpped bef0<e the car Is scrapped. and
also before components In the system
are diSmOunted 10< scrappcng.
W0<1< that Involves replacing or scrapping alfbaos 0< belt tensioners must be
done by an authorlsed Saab dealer.
Interior equipment
Electrical window
operators
To lower a window :
Pross the button's window symbol.

This bunon has a second pos.tion tot auto
matic window towering. When the button is
pushed past 11S first pos11J011. the window
goes all the way down.
Alnomatic lowering can be interrupted by
bnefly lifting the symbol side ot the bunon.
To mlse a window:
Litt the symbol sode ot the bunon.
Window raising stops when the window is
al the way Closed or when you release the
button.
0)
(2)
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- - 1
.)
1 Surwool controt
2 Ccolrol. - . , , ..._
__.
l Control used to dtse"9 lht rear door's elldncll wW'ldow oporalOrl
Extra button for eleclrica.J rear..<Joot window

opetalOIS
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Interior equipment
Child safety for electrical rear-door

window operators (ON/OFF)
Q~
This ON/OFF b11tton enables you to deter

mine whether or not It will be possible to
operate the rear side windows with the extra button In each of the two rear doors.
ON position: Rear side windows can be op
erated by means of the extra button In each
of the rear doo<S.
OFF position: Rear side windows can only
be operated by means of the buttons in the
centre console.
QJ
0
IJ
SwflCh for central operatlon or electric win
&
WARNING
Always remove the Ignition key when you

leave the car to prevent anyone from being injured by the powt!t' windows (play
mg children tor example)
dows
Central operation of electrlc

windows, 900 Convertible
In the central console Is a switcll for the simultaneous raising and towering of the tour
side windows.
When raising the hood. an side windows
are aU1ornaticaly lowered a few centimeters. When the hood has been fastened to
the front windscreen bar. It Is convenient to
use the switch to raise the windows to the
fully closed position.
&
WARNING
Think about the risk ot ouhlng when

raJS<ng the Side windows. Check that aft
peisons traven.ng 1n the car have thetr

haad. llalids and fi"119rs away lrom
thewlndows before rrus1ng them
lnlerior equipment 63
Sunroof
The sunroof os operated elecbically by
muns cl the ROOF contlOI on me centre
console. The sunroof can be opened 1u1y
ot plltlaly. As soon u the swilCh is released, the SUIYOOf is locked 111 po$lllCl1
1 To open 1he llUntOOf all !hi way l ftom
the dosed pas.-) p<oceed as lollows:
To open Mov. the conirof to me rear
To dose Move the conlrol forward
2 The rool also llas a th position lor ventllatlon fd the aunrool is closed).
To open Move tho control forward
To dose - Move the control to the rear
You must. however. release the control af

ter the sun roof 11 fully Closed in order to
swilch between the !WO lunctiont.
The surwoot also llas an mer, manually
operated. S..tMSO<
&, WARNING
Consoder
opera~ng
me dange< of ""'shong when

me SU11100I
Emergency operation of sunroof

The sunroof can be operated manually by
means cl a screwdriver (In tt>e event ol an
el~ power lo1lure l or example). Push
baclc tne cover on the overheod swhch
panel. Insert a setewdnver Into the slot in
the cenbe cl the motor shall arid tum
Tum clockwise to Close the sunroof.

It the sunroof is open along Its rear edge.
turn antlc:loci<wose
Interior lighting
The Interior lighting consists ol lront and
rear dome lights. The Interior llgh1lng switch
Is located In the centre console between the
front seals.
When this switch ls at its oenue position
(dooraCluaUon cn.'011), lhe Interior lighting
will come on:
When ""door is opened while the lgnl
tlon is swttched ott.
When lhe Ignition key is removed lrom
lhe Ignition switch.
If lhe switch Is at its centre position, the In
terior lighting Is extinguished abovt 12 seconds alter you have clo$ed the doors and
also when the lgnffion is turned on. The
lighting is extinguished gradually.
The light back ol each sunvisor can be
turned onloH by lhe button mounted adja
cent to~.
If lhe d00ts are left open or if lhe SW!lch is
left at posllion I or 3 with the Ignition
switched ott, the interior lighting is extln
gulshed au1omalleally altet 20 minutes.
Boot fighting
If you have turned Iha light on with lhe bul
ton. lhe boo! lighting comes on when you
open lhe boot lid and goes olf when you
dose lhe lld. The boot lighting can also be
rumed on and oH separately with lhe bvt
ton.
Can holder
In ears equipped with can holders, there Is
a detachable insert In the storage compan
ment between the front seals. This lnsen
has a recess lor cans/mugs and a coin
space for three dencminations.
Ashtrays
The cat os equJPl*l wrth two ashnys. One

is loan..:! near Ille bOllOm ol lhe onslnlment
panel, lhe olher on 1ht , _ end of lhe cen-
ire console.
To open lhe lronr ashlnly. press A lightly

and allow it to spnng out. To open lhe rear
ashtray. catetuly pun 11 dlagonaty down
ward$ by hs 1op edge.
To remove the front asllny. pre5S down
the catch and puD it 11r11lghl out. To put it
back. fit ii in the guodff ond push rt home.
To remove lhe rear 0Sh1ray. press down lhe
catch and open it past tho dttenL
To put it back, align It with the two locating
pins on either side ot the opening. Then
push it home.
GloM compartmont
FOIWl/d llS/ltray
I Ope'1inQ (p<HI On)
2 ~Ito tmpiylno)
2 Unlod<inO
Glove compartment
,&.
'1<H oompanmem must be closed

11 espewhole the car os on mobOn
Cldy rnponant the car has ., ll<bag
on the ~ liClt Aro open glOYe
cu1ipenmen1 doOt C8ll c:a&M leg onjunes
., the _ , , ol a coloMln
The
WARNING
n...
Convertible
Before operating lhe hOOd. read the section
General safety advice on page 70.
Lowering the hood
/1::,
WARNING
Do not touch the hOOd hinges or rails

when lowenng. There is a danger of
aush Injury
Oo not operate the hood wrth passe<>gers in lhe rear seat 0t wrth people
standing 1n the immed>ate via111ty of
the car. Oanger ol head 1n1ury.
Alter lowenng chedc lhal the tonneau
cover Is property locked.
LDCldng hand/
lcd<ed
2 UntodclnQ
3 CalCh UJy
l!O-
Turn the ignition key to driving posJ.
tion.
To reduce lhe load on lhe battery. start
lhe englno and lei k lick over when
operating lhe hood.
2 Lower the sun visors.
3 Ult the two locking handles so that the
catches are released from their fasteners.
Q) ..........@
~~
I Rear windscreen Mis

2 Tonneaucover
cttf~
~ ct::;: :~
- 1
opens
.&__
3 Roof and rear wind

soaen fold down
SWitdt lot hood opemtlon
I Lowonng
2 Raising
4 Press !he ROOF switch bad< unbl lhe

hood is complelely lowered. lhe cover
dosed and a reedy signal Is given
by lhe SID (shon sound signal).

5 Chad< thal no fault messages ate cfJS
played on lhe SID, see page 70.
llPORTANT
Ms laaaog, chick tllll . . IDnnnU
lodrild .... !rail 111 llcllll llidel
blbedrtvlngO.cs.
4 Tonneau oover
closes
..
... IJ)~ -
(0
i
Lock on front o11-..au cover
Raising the hood
& WARNING
the hOod hinges and rails
toucll
not
Oo
.......,. raising
Oar.get ol crush iniury
Oo nol opo<ate the hOod With passengen in the rear seal Of With people
Slandong '" ... ..,,,,,...,, YIQnlly ol
the cat Dqer ol head ~
I Ti.m the Ignition Qr 10 drivlng posiDon.
To led\Jee the load on the battery. Stan

1he engine and let h rick over when
operatmg ll>e hood.
2 Lowe< the sun vlS011.
0.
~-
~~
3 locO.o poslllon
C"""'9 3 Push ROOF butlOn IOIWan:t untl the

rear Wllldsct9tn is locked lnlO the lonn<i!iOU cqy., .net a ready slgnal Is
given by lht SID (short sound s.gnal).
Nole lhat all Side wodews 9lll IUIOmatJCaRy lowe<ed several oentimet1r1
IO pro1ea the H.is when the hood Is
raised,
The side window raising mechanism Is
isolated while 1he hood 11 being raised.
4 Pun the lront odge ol the hOOd down
usmg lhe claslng tlandle (do no1 pua
on the loc:long handle) Ind lock the

hood by lo4ding in lhe IWO h;lndles.
Ched( lhat the calches have locked
the hood on bofl Sides.

S Raise the side Windows usmg
!Jal operating SWllCh
6 Check lhat no laull tnflSagt'S are di$played on lht SID. set page 70.
'"* _,.
3 lower Ille sun visors.
4 Stand by the side ol the car:
5
6
7
8
Handle for manual hood operaaon
Manually raising the sort top

&_ WARNING
The manual sott top control may only be

used to ,.,.. the sott top rn an emer
gency (e.g. electncal ta1lure).
Alter manually raJSJng the solt top. It must
ult !he tonneau cover. gripping the

black part.
Cfimb Into the car and kneel on the
totded backrest
Use the recess on the lront edge ol the
hood and start to raise it.
Stand on lhe lolded baduest and con
tJnue to pull the front edge of Ille hood
up to its highest point.
Climb down onto the lloor and pun the
hood to the lront windsaeen.
9 Stand by the side ot the car:

Close the tonneau cover.
IMPORTANT
Close the cover catelully so as not 10
damage Ille small flaps on Ille front edge.
tO Fold down the rear windscreen as far
as possible.
&_ WARNING
Do not touch the hood hinges and rails
when ralsmg the hood. Keep hands away
from the upper bar ol the w1ndsaeen
dang<!r ol crushing Do not oper,ue the
hood with passengers In the rear seat or
wrth people In the immediate vlCtMy ol
the car.
11
12
f3
not be manualy towered again as this
may cause damage to the soft top mechanism.

t Release the rear seat backlest and
fold n forward.
2 lower the manual operation handle.
When the handle is lowered. aJ etec
uic motO<S are disconnected and the
hood can be raised by hand.
14
lmponant: When manually raising. it

is not possible to completely tock Ille
rear windscreen In the cover recess.
This part of the root is fixed by the resistance ol the electric motor when the
manual operation handle is tokled up.
Push down the ronneau COVel from the
rear sear while simultaneously folding up the ma.nual operation handle.
l ock Ille rear seat bacluest Jn the upright position.
Sit In the front seat and pull the hood
down against lhe windscreen bar (do
nor pull on the handles).Lock Ille hood
by lolding In the two handles. Check
that the catches rue fastened on both
sides.
Visit an authonzed Saab workshop to
check !he hood system.
Fault message on the SID
The following CHECK messages are part of
the hood syslem and can be displayed on
the SID together with an audible signal:
Dlsafav shows
CHECK
SOFT TOP
RellS0'1
Somllllw>g Is caught and
l1indemg Ille moca< from
operaclng l!lt hood.
lhe tonneau cover Is not
locked at the lront on bOl!t
The rear windscreen has

not k>dted inco the IOM8QU
COYUt on boch sides
CHECK
LATCHES
The hOod Is not fully upper bar ol the
""'<he
windscrl Gfl
trying to the
hOod wll$n ~ Is lod<e and must be re-
leased beloro too hOod can

belowt<ed.
" latge object Is . . - ""'

hood bag and Is bloclong
Ille hood spaoe
ClOSE
TRUNKUD
Raising "' io-w.o ol tho

hood ii Obsllvae<f because
111e bool lld Is noc cl0$ed.
General safety advice

Never touch the hood hinges or rails or
the upper bar ol the front wlndsaeen
when operaling the hood.
After raising the hood. always check that
~ is properly locked onto the upper bar of
the windscreen with the two cacches before driving the car.
Aher lowering. check !hat the tonneau
cover is properly locked. II dis not locked.
~can become detached white driving and
cause personal Injury.
Do not operate the hood with people in
the rear seat or with people in the immediate vicinity ol the eat. There is a danger
of head injury when the hood is In motion
Remove chUdren's chairs. baby carriers

and children before operating the hood.
Do not operate the hood at temperatures
below-sc.
Note that cer1ain automatic car washes

can damage the labtlc hood. These are
car washes that use mechanical sensors
on !he bodywork. We recommend that
).'C?U do not wash the Saab 900 Conven
oble in automatic car washes.
Roal racks should not be attached to the
hood.
You must not place anything in the hood

stowage space (under the tonneau
cover) as this can obstruct the lowering
of the hood.
Doors. locks. boot 71
I
CMnging thll battery "' the lightequi~
key
Lock
Light-equipped key
To replace the battery used f0t the key lighl
you must open the key gripper with a coin
0t the like. Return the old battery to wher
ever you bought !he new one.
Door opening handle

Open the door by Idling the opening handle
from beneath.
It the door sticks (because ol freezing l0t
example) you can grasp the opening han
die lrom above to get a better gnp.
Door openklg handle

Central locking system
After lnsening the key in the drlve(s door
or front passenger door. you can lock/
unlock all of the car doors and also the
fuel filler flap.
The boot lid Is not included In the cen11al
locking system. It can only be unlocked
by means of tho button on the driver's
door or with the key.
From within the car you can unlOd< the
central lock by pun<ng up either of the IOd<
bunons on the front doors.
The central lock can also be aclivaled
from Inside using the button on the central ccnsole marl<ed LOCK.
The cen11al IOd< cannot however be operated by the indivic:fual lock buttons on
the doors. Th~ buttons only lcx:W unlock eacn indviduat door.
Cenlfal IOdung sysrom
~~
Lt, WARNING
L.od<Jng the doors when drlY1ng can r1>duce the nsk ol.
-passengers, especially children, open
1ng doors and faling OtJt.
intruders gettJng into tho car when slowing or stoppng
-inJUry due to doors opening 1n an accident.

Note however that In the case of an ac
odent. locked doors can make assls
tance ITOm the outside m0te difficult.
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Doors, locks. boot

Anti-theft locking
(;._=-'-~]-
Central /ocl<lng switch
Alter inserting !he key in the driver's cfoo<.

you can provide mecllarllcal antl-theh lock
ing (Deadlock) centrally lor al lod<s.
!hereby making ~ Impossible 10 execute
central unlOdllng by pulling up a IOclt butron.

Tum the key 90' ciockWlse and remove !he
key when h Is 1n !he horizontal position.
&
WARNING
Never use the antilheh lockrng luncbOn

when there aro people In !he car, since h
makes rl impossible to unlock !he doors
from wilh1n !he car.
II is possible however lo unlock the boo!
with the button on the driver door.
The antitheh locking !unction can only be
used after the doors have been locked using the central loclung sysrem. and h can
only be used lrom !he dnver's cfoo< lock.
Boot lock
The boot lock 1$ not con!Toffed by the cenlral locking sysrem. The boot lid can be unlocked by the bunon on !he dnver's cfoo< or
from outside using the key. The rid always
locks when it Is Closed.
Untocking button lor boot lock
Doors, locks. boot 73

Ounr19 the delay time. the LEO lights for ten
seconds and then Hashes every other sec
ond as lo"Q as 1he alarm Is activated.
If any door, 1he hood or the tailgate is open.
or H there Is an electrical faul11n the alarm
conl!QI modllle wtien \he ~ 1$ IQQ<f!<I us
Ing the remote control, 1he LEO Hashes
once eve<y second for 1O seconds 10 indl
cale that there is a lautt.
Glass break sensor
Child safety Ioele carcll

1
Enooed
2 Olwlgoged
Child safety lock, rear door

You engage the child salary lock by 11lOV1ng
the ca1ch 10 the rear. The door can nqN only

be opened lrom the ou1side fd lhe lock bul
ton Is no1 depressed).
Anti-theft alarm
Certain models have lac1orylitted thel1
alarm. This alarm Is also available as an
option.
The !hell alarm is aclivaled/deactivated US
Ing a remote conuol.
The car is supplied with !WO remote conuols
and can have an acld~ional !WO. Contact
your Saab dealer.
Remote conllOl lor AntJ.tt1eh alarm

1 Bunon tOI acttvating!OllC'lrVating alarm
2 But1on
'' unlocklng tne bocn
The alarm reception aruenna is located beside Jhe lefthand scuff plate in 900 cars.
When the 1heh alarm Is 1ripped, It Is no1
possible 10 s1an the car as certain essen1lal
components are dl~n!'8ded. This lune
lion is called three C1tcu1t breal<ing.
All doors as wel as the hood and the tal
gate are mon~ored with breakers. A glass
break sensor sets ott lhe alarm d any ol the
windows Is broken.
The alarm is activated ten seconds alter the
car has been locked using the remote con
llol. The haZ3ld flashers hash once. Ounr19
these tan seconds (delay time), doors.
hood and laitgate can be opened without
tripping the alarm.
The antitheft alarm is equ.pped with a

gtass breakage sensor tor monitori"Q the
windscreen and windows. The glass break
sensor Is localed in the front interior tight
Ing.In order 10 avoid tatse alarms when for
example childrnn or animals are left in the
car. or H the Convertible Is parked with the
soft 1op down, the glass break sensor
shOuld be disconnected.
Disconnection is achieved by pressing the
small button beside 1he gtass break sensor
atter the ignition has been placed in the
74 Doors, locks, boot

OFF position, but belore Iha car I IOd<ed
and Che alarm -.ied. The LED ftasheS
once a second lor t Oseconds.
10 seconds and lhen goes back 10 llasning

every 01t1et ucond.
Tailgate
Doors
*'"
cannol be a<:INaltd Ille driver

The
door iS open. tt any of Ille olhe< dOor$ is
open or is opened dunng Ille delay period
and IS llOI dOHd beto<e Ille delay period
has expred, !hat door Is excluded lrom Ille
alarm.
When Che door is lhen closed, a new delay
periOd slalU lor 1ha1 dOo and al Ille end cl
lhe delay, Ille deor Is o~ again Included
in the alarm.
When lhe dOor Is Closed. lhe LED lighls lor
1Oseconds and 1han returns 10 Ifashing ev
ery clhe< second.
Unlod<ing uslng the anblhelt alarm remote
conlrol does no1 unlock 1he med'lanlcal
anlllhth leaiure.
Mer loclung IO anli-theh ~ (see

page OJ. ~no can on1y be canied 0U1
USUlQ Ille Jcey.
Hood
If lhe hood Is open or is opened during lhe
delay period and Is no1 closed belore lhe
delay period has upred. the hoed IS ex
eluded lrom lhe alarm.
11 lhe hoed Is closed. o new delay perlOd
begins lor the hood and the hood Is In
eluded in Che alarm ohe< Olis delay periOd.
When Che hood Is closed, !he LED llghls for
H lhe lllga1e is open or opened during

Ille delay period and is not dOHd before
lhe delay period has expired. the tailgate is
excbled !Tom lhe .,,,._
If lhe 1allga1e Is !hen closed. a new delay
periOd StartS and Ille LED llghls lot tO sec
onds and then reiurns 10 Raslling every
olhe< Second.
The lailgate can always be unlocked aher
Iha delay perlOd has expired uslllQ 1he rfohl
hand button en Che remoce con1101. the
other doors and Che hood remain alatm..i.
Convertible: OpeNng the callgate when
the soh lop is down'
Belore Che ia!lgate can be opened. Ille
alarm must be deac\lvaced usong Ille left
hand bunon on lhe remoie ocnll'CI. The tai~
gaie can !hen be opened U""'1 Ille key.
Vehicle Security System (VSS)
The car's antl-lhalt alarm is equipped With

a system which disconnects Ille engine
c:on:rd module and """" t unpossille lo
S13ll Ille engine.
lmmobdaation takes place In Ille lolow'll
1hree cases:
When lhe llatm Is actMlted on Ille not

malway
30 seconds alter Ille Jcey has been removed lrom lhe lgrotlcn f111espective of
whelher lhe alarm has betn octivaced).
3 mloucos atter Ille ca.r Is unlocked if Ille
ignilion has no1 been swilched on.
The lelthand bunon on the remote con

trol (actlvatlon/dtactlvatlon) musl be
pressed to enable the engine to be
tarted.
Doors . locks. boot 75

The hazonl !lashers !lash once (0.S s).
The horn IOUnd$ once.
On 9000 cars will> Pacific Sl*>lica!lon. ll>e &Wm can also
be actJvotedldeBCtivaled ..m Ille key In ll1o driver door.
Oe&Cllva
don
Remote
control
programmed to09tnet with the remaining remote contra' to

adapC ~ to your oafs unique !heft &Wm cede. Contaes an
The hazald !laWts flash three 6mes.

3 . o.s $).
1f the alarm has bffn ulppod by a !heh attempt, ll1o hawd
authonzed Saab wor1<shop' - - - - - - - - - -
lomps llash five times.
!S
o.s s).
The horn soundS twice.

The lED lghts for one second.
On 9000 cars wlU1 Pacific s_.ilcatlCn, the al<lnn can also
be aaivatedldellClivated wi:h Ille key In Ille door.
The hUard tlashln loght lor
The hOtn soonds 3 mes
rwa seoonds
The hazard ftasllefs !lash lor S nw>u'AS.

The horn - for 30 seconds.
To swl!dl od1 1114 olann when h has been set oH. h Is deac
livated in tN normal way Oefi-hand button).
Glass
break
sensor
The glass break sensor ...,.., tt one ol tho cafs windows
Is _.., and th811 ac:llVatts the alarm. The glass bleak

S4flSOr can be manualy discoMO<:led by~ the but
ion newt to the ~ mlcropl>one belore the ttieh alatm
Is aC1fvated. The disconnealon ol the glass break senso< Is
cancelled the net 6me the alarm Is -vated.
Convertible: When the cat Is pall<ed with the sch top
down. the glass break sensor sho<Jtcl be dlM:onnected to
a....id la!se a1atm1.
The range ot the remote con11ol is approx. 8 meuws. In

ftworable ooncitlons. the ranoo can be slorificatldy lu~r
lhhand button: aaivadng/doaC1fv1i.ng 1ho !heh alarm
FUghthilnd t>ut:on: deac11Vatinp and unloCl<ltlll tailgate only
If a remote control is tost, th& new remo1e control mtm be
Baneries
Tho remote control has rwo batteries which norrnaly laSI

lor about rwa years. Whan tl1e range ol the rllCTIOle control
begins 10 lessen. the ~enes mus1 be d\anoed. In order
co avoid IOU 01 tuncon. it is recommended that lhe baner

ies are cha~~ year.
After cha~'"ll the battl!<ies, depress tl1e lefthand button

five times tn succ:esston with the rftnO:e conuot dlrtaed al
the <:aI so !:hat the ihef't ala1m .-.. recognize the algnlls
from the remote control.U U'4 remote control has been e:a
posed m very low 1emperaturea. ii. may malf\Jnelion. w11m
rhe remo1e con.1101in yoo1 hand t0t a (f1W minutes.
If the rtmoto control does not WOik, oven If the battery 5s
good. the code i;JgrQJ may be
ol plWe. With the remote eonuol dweaed -.ldS the COi. P<HS dl>e lefthand
but!Oll llve timn In succession.
"'
II 1>anery posiove vclll>gO Is loSI aie to e.g. not battory

when the theft alarm Is llClivaJod. the theft al01m It """
derod unwMoeable. When baDOIY posi1ive vcltage reiums
10 normal. the !heh alarm wlll be ICIJVaied in the same woy
as wu bltore the loss al~ .
Due to differenl national laws/requirements, the functions of the

theft alarm may be, diHeront in ditterent coun1nes. F"tnd out what
national lawslrequirements are in force.
Some of the theh alarm functions can be reprogrammed. Contact
your Saab dealer to fine out about 1he possibiities.
76 Doors, locks. boot

Quick guide, llght-itmlttlng diode
IMPORTANT
(LE.DI
The ...... mmy be dM:ll>llJ ~Ind Ille

- unlDcMd Ille 1111-lllnd bullon Is
Pl ...., ._
. . . . llngl.
s ...,
CIJ
as
Wlltll lodcr'll '*'II Ille , _ canlal

..
c:lllCk
cold.The
in
_-., ...
. .Ille
lcldl....
locMd.
PICll*ll'
door sllol*t go down.
Signals when the alarm Is tripped

Ourino a theh anompt. the alarm sounds ii
the !Pgate. hood or any ol the doors Is
ope!led. The glass bteak sensor trips the
alarm It any of the ,.._s is broken.
The alarm 1$ also tnpped 11 there Is an at
tempt to oonned 0t by111$$ the igrvtlon
swilc:h.
The lolowing signals are givtn when the
alarm IS tnpped.
M hazard llashetl !lash lor 5 mil'Alles

A 504.lnd signal IS emitted l0t 30 uiconds.
It the 111;wm os deac1111ated dtn1g this
lime, the signals cease
Flashng and sound signals cen vary between marl<et.s doe lO legal and Insurance
requirement$.
See nel<l page tor a moro detailed desetip
tion ot operation.
Situation
IA<:IM(delay po<IOd)
Alatm-
2 (a.'l ~ poriod)
3~
LED lndbllon
U!lo<IO-
1-por-
, ......... t _
ort
' Alarm not eccNa!td

s 000<. hoed "' talgl!e I ~.,,,- r...
10optN~
c1ur1~ delay ponad
I lashlSecond
6 Unlodcing tlilgatt
tOMCOnds
10 sec
7 Oosong of door. hoed 0t lghta
tailgate a~er
Ot10s
''
SiM!tlon5or&8 Only when N onglno

llolJblt oontrol
nocttd (VSS leaturo)
modulo-
9 Fd.,_,,,rysttm
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Rllhng lnoload of
1=.ia,:~d<mg
0 Oiocol lloi' OI ~ I ~lh-lor

10.-
Doors, locks, boot
Boot
Lowering the entire rur seat
ft is easiet 10 !owe< Ille reat seat wlhe Iron! seats are not too tar
back.
I lower lhe SRI cushions by puling Ille eyelets betwe911 the
backrest cushions and seat cu$ho0n$.
2 Rest lhe seal cushions on end In back ot lhe tronl seats.
3 Release lhe tntn bad<test cushion. including the belt beam.
by pressing tn lhe catch in lhe handle on lhe fell side. After this
has been done. lhe fact that lhe belt beam has been released
is Indicated by lhe red "warning 11ags on Ille right and tell sides
ot lhe beam.
4 l.owef the enbre backrest cushion by pulling 1his same handle
[~em 3).
IMPORTANT: When you replace the belt beam using Ille han
die (ltom 3). you musl see to It that It Is property loclted and that
Ille IWO red "Warning flags vanish (thereby by Indicating lhat
locking has 1a1<en plaoe property).
&.
WARNING
The lWO "Warning 11ags on the nglll rid tell lidM ol lhe bell
beam lhow thal the badu est cusl'lon not locked ,..._ 0'1w
h cat d lhe bac:t<rest cushion IS nol 000 I tc1tt locked SllCe this
r'llk cl l*$Onal ~during hNYy brllong or 111 lhe
of I colblon.
When lhe entw rur seat has been louu111d, you must remove
lhe parce4 &hell Olherwlse It might come looM end cause per
sonal lnflKY In lhe eYent of a collision.
5 To Increase load capacity when lhe beel<rest cushion has
beon lowered, you can remove 1he head restraints before
loworlng lhe belt beam.
Lowering the right-hand part of the rear seat

To provide more flexibo1ity, lhe rear seat Is divided so thal you can
lower lhe nanowG< (right) pan separately.

Lower the seat cushion forward by pulling the eyelet between
the backrest and the seat cushion.
2 Rest the seat cushion on end behind the lront seat
3 Release the right backrest cushion by means of tile eaten on
the beh beam's right side.
4 Lower the right backrest cushion.
IMPORTANT: When you replace the right bad<rest cushion,
make certain that n 1s prope<ty locked.
WARNING
UNLOCKED
5 To increase IOad capaoty when the bad<rest cushion has

been lowered. you can remove the head restraints belore
lowering the belt beam.
&
Wamlng flags
WARNING
If the head restraints have been removed, they must be re

placed so that they cannot be thrown about and ln1ure some-
one.
Do not ride In the rear seat wtthout having remounted the

head restraints. and make sure they are property locked in
place
Whenevef you handle any system containmg mowig parts.
5'lCh as the belt beam. always be caret!A not to get pinched
Never keep heavy objects on the parcel shelf SIOC8 they can
be tlvown forwatd and cause personal '"l"'Y dunng heavy
b<al<ing Of In the event of a collision.
When the bad< seat has been put back 1n place. mat<e certain that the belt beam is locked firmly on both sl<les (the red
"Warning nags must go down). This is vital since the upper
anehorages tor the seat belts are In the belt beam.
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Removi ng the parcel shell

t Open the boot ild.
2 Unhook the rubber ties.
3 Ult the parcel shelf somewhat and pull it away from the guide
pins in the tront edge ot the shett support.
Doors, locks, boot 79

Load aperture
A load apenure is provided in the back seat backrest so that you
can cany long narrow objects.
Switch oH the engine and set the handbrake bef'e loading' ur>loading long objecls. Olhe<wise. there Is risk thal you will lnadvert
entiy bump !he gearl selec;1' lever and lhe car win start moving.
1 Lowe< lhe amuesL
2 Open lhe cover by littlng the locking handle.
Anchorage eyes
Loads can be anached 10 lhe four anchorage eyes In the boot
Generally speal<lng, loads should be placed as far forward as pos
sible In lhe boot
&
WARNING
Load eperturw:
Always secure a load p<ope~y . You can. for example. use the
hop slrap In lhe cenlre rear seat bell. This will reduce risk of hav
1ng lhe load lhrown about In lhe event of a collisoon and caUS1ng
personal InflJIY
Boot:
Afways secure heavy. bulky loads to lhe four eyes In lhe boot
This w1a reduce nsk of hawig them thrown about dunng heavy
braking ' 1n the event ol a colks1011 and causing personal IJ1Ury
When the bad<resVloacl-apenure is lowf!f"ed. narrow objects can,
also be thrown around and cause 1niury. You should lhus sec11e
them well.
To relaln lhe car's nonnal handling charac1enstics. you must be
careful no110 exceed Its maximum load capacrty. see page 135.

Boot lighting
The boo1 ligh1 is operated when the boot lid
Is opened and closed.
This light can also be !Urned on and ott by
means ol the bunon located adjacent to the
light ttseH.
Boot,
900 Convertible
Suspending hood bag
The wace in the boot can be Increased by
lilting vp the hood bag with the straps un
demeath and suspending tt with the eyes
on the front of the bag.
The hood bag can only be suspended when
1he hood is raised.
11 1he hood ls raised when the bag ls hooked
up. the SID displays the message CHECK
TRUNK. see page 70.
SusP6ndi'ng hood bag
Lock for the rear seat backresl.
Lock lhe boot lid

II ls posS1ble 10 vnloc:k the boot lid wtth the
Rear seat
bvllon on the driver door only when the

hood Is completely up or down (the lgnl
tion must however be in 1he ON position
when the hood ls lowered).
The rear seat is intended lor two passengers.

Both seats have three-point seat belts with
automatic rollers.
Folding the rear seal backrest
IMPORTANT
" the bool lid Is opened using the key
when Ille hood ls not CQl1"Cllelely up or
down, there ls a danger ol damaging the
lld and/or the hood system.
In order 10 increase the luggage space in

the car. the rear sea1 bacl<rest can be
lolded. Folding Is easier II the lront seats
are no1100 far back.
Pos~ion tho rear soa1 bolts so that they

run under 1he black handles at both
ends of the bad<tesl cushion. This prevents the belts being pinched when the
cushion ls lolded back up.
Doors, locks, boot
81
Tool kit and compact

spare wheel
IMPORTANT
The lo11hper1uni can only be Ulldwllln
the hood ii up.
" you 1IY la '-!he hood will !he hood
blll llllPllldld or wllh a fold Pf9lllna
agair1'1 llll hood baa. 1118 SID clllplap
the m..age CHECKTRUNK (-PllCll
70).
2 The backrest cushion is lined with a

lock which is positioned at the top by the
lelt-hand seat. Use the Ignition key to
unlock the whole bacl<rest cushion. Re
move the key.
3 Fold down the cushion.
Load aperture In the rear seat

backrest.
In the rear seat backrest Is an apenure that
can be used when transporting long loads.
Before loading, the rear seat backresl cush
Ion must be lolded down (see description
above). Hang up the hood bag with the
hooks as described on page 80.
The tool k~ and compact spare wheel are
kept beneath the carpeting in the boot
82
Doors, locks, boot

1 Use a sharp knlle to cut open lhe OU1
lined rectangle al right in 1he uphols1ery
so tha1 you can access the two retainer
screws that secure the lock motor 10 the
luel filler nap.
2 Unscrew the retainer saews somewha1
and back them OU1 lhroogh the setew
holes. wher8\ll)Ol'l lhe lock motor wiP be
released trom the Rap.
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Wire for manual~

of fuel filer flap (Convorlible)
Convertible
Manual opening of
fuel filler flap
Coupe and ftve-door models
If lhe luel liller llap (which is con11oOed by
lhe cen1Jal locking sys1em) does not unlock,
proceed as lollows.
Check luse 20. II it Is blown or l1S roplacemen1 blows. you can release lhe lock mo1or
trorn the nap as lollows:
If lhe luel hller flap. controlled by the cen11al

lock. does not unlock take the following ac-
tion:
Check ruse 25. If it is deleewe 0< blows

agaln alter changing. the locking motor can
be detached from 1he llap by pulling a wire.
The wire. mar1<ed wllh a yellow arrow at the
end. is located In lhe boo! inside lhe opening in the upholstery in lront of the right
hand rear light
Starting and driving
LOCK poaltlon
Put the gear lever in reverse and tum lhe ljlntllon key to the LOCK
position. F0< cars wi1h automatic iransmissloo. seloct the Parl<lng
position.
he gear leve< is now locked. The l<ey can only be removed when
Iha gear leve< is in this position. The parldng Ophts. the hazard
warning lights and !he interior Jigheing con be lighted.
;8
fl
' <:::::::
OFF position
!
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i
Ignition lock (switch)
The sfngle locll used for both the ignition
and gear/selecte< lever Is in the centre con
sole located between the front $8alS. Be
fore you can remove the l<ey. the car must
be In reverse geaJ (manual gearbox cars)
0< !he Parl<ing (P) position (cars with auto
matic transmfssion).
The key 10 this lock also fits other tocks In
1he car. The key number is on a smal plas
tic tab delivered together with !he keys. Be
sure to save this plastic tab since h has the
key number on it.
To make it more difficult to steal the car.
pan of the centre console where the igni
lion switch is located has been provided
with a sturdy steel plate that makes h more
dlttlcult for a Ihle! to shon-<:ircutt and by
pass the ignition switch.
83
Geat lever Is not locked.
,D
"'--"'
ON poaltlon
The entire elec%rical s~stem Is
Do not leave Ille key at
the omsltlon whl the eng ne Is not running. Tum the key
to the
F position to disconnecl the eleC11'ca.:,:ntem. When you
tum the l<ey to the ON position. the warnings
Indicators In tha
malo lnstrumant l~hl so that you can check to see that they ara
functioning l)<oper y. The are extlngulhed alter about 3 seconds.
::1:'1live.
~
10~
v-
Slart position {ST).

The slarte< mou oeerates. When you IMase the key. a springs
bacl< lo the ON position. Restar1ing lhe starter mol0< is P<evented.
If slarling os unsuccessful, you must rum the key bacl< to a position
between OFF and LOCK befQfe you can turn h to !he start (ST)
posilion again.
84 Starting and driving

Avood racing the engine or loading it heavily
while it Is still cold. Do not stan driving before the warning and Indicator lights have
gone out
The engine has an automatic choke. and to
start proceed as follows:
,&. WARNING
Always remove the 'llntion key 1t children
are to be left in the car.
Starting the engine

,&.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide (CO) IS an 1nv1sible.
odourless and potsonous gas. and you
should keep !his 1n mind When you
start the engine in a gar39e. Always
make certBJn that the gar39e doors are
open.
A lealung exhaust system can also
cause carbon monoxide poisoning
Items that consume lots of eleclricity (such
as the etecl1ical1y heated rear window)
should not be turned on when starting in
very cold weather.
t Depress the dutch pedal. Do not

touch the accelerator pedal.
2 Stan the engine and let the ignition
key spring bad<. In very cold weather
11 may be necessary to keep the starter
motor ruMing f0t up to 4050 seconds.
Note that cars with automatic vansmisslon
can be started only when the sefoc:tor lever
is at position P or N,
Allow lhe engine to idle for about t O seconds. Do not dEp<ess lhe accelerator pedal
all the way until at least 23 minutes attar
the engine has started.
When !he on anel/or hlter IS changed, air can
enter the lubrlca1ion system. Thfs also nap.
pens sometimes atter the car has not been
used for a long penod.
II this happens. the hydraulic tappets will
give off a ticking sound tor up 10 15 minu1es
without any fautt being p<esent
However. you should not exceed 3000 rpm
until the ticking sound stops.
Starting tips
II, In very cold weather. you have made a
number of unsuccessful slal1ing anempts.
you should hold the accelerator pedal aJ
the way down while simultaneously running
the starter motor for about 5- t O seconds.
This wiR prevent loo rich a gas mixture from
reaching the engine.
Then stall the car In lhe usual way. Do not
touch the accelerator pedal.
If the engine d'ies immed'iately after s1arling
(you may, for example. have released the
clutch pedal loo soon), you should not
louch the accelerator pedal belore the en
gine has been Slai1ed again.
Cars equipped wlh the

Saab DI (2.0 f Tulbo) :
The sparl< plugs are deaned autornat>cally
every 1ime the engine Is switched ott. If (In
spite ot this) an anempt to stan falls, release the Ignition key and allow it to spring
back. This will Initiate an even more effec
we cleaning ot lhe spark plugs which wil
conllnue throughout a.bout 5 seconds. Then
start in the usual way. Do not touch the accelerator pedal (When the accelerator pedal
is depressed all the way. the fuel supply Is
cut ott).
Starting and driving 85
Important points to
note when driving
Turbo models
1 Slarling and dnw1g
To avoid needless wear. _...,.

ale at ... ll1roale belott lhe tngrne IS hot
H lhe pteSSUre ~ llHdle enters !he
red ZC'1e repeatedly, tht tng;nt can MJCl-
def'lr loose power because a salIY sys

1em limi1s Ille charging pressure. ConlaCI
an authorised Saab dtaler ommeoa1ety.
Under cenain alm0$1)11efic: condbons,

!he needle can enter the hrs1 pan ot !he
red zone wtthoU1 any taun being present
~ ouldool 1empera111re aJ>d,0t high allilude).
2 Stoppong !he engine

Do not rev up lhe tngine 111\fntdia:ely be
lore sWl1chnv ~ oft. II shoUd be odt.ng
when you sw!ICh ~ oll.
3 Regulating the charging pressure

Tho system Is op11ml1ed for 95 octane
fuel (RON). Ono of Ille advantages of
regulating the charging p1essure is Iha!
the engine can also be run on cheaper
grades ol lowtant luel (minimum of 91
OC1ant RON) qu~ sately. Eng.ne perlor
mance de1enora1es somewhat. however.
and you shc<Jld ll'IOld c:anying heavy
loads 0< dnwlg on IOO high a gear. To ~
sure opc.mal l*fonnance. you shOl.dd
use luel ol the recommended grade.
namely RON 95
The maximum IUlt>ocharllJ1I pressure is
regulated on !he basis of the engine's
tendency to knodllpng. Boef spells of
knod<ing In the engine are perfectly nO<
mal. These can occur when a heavy load
IS pu1 on !he engone al about 3000 rpm,
and the txtent ol the knod<ing wtl depend on !he grade ot fuel being used.
lsollted onstances of knod<ing are more
kt'Y when lowlane fuel is be-.g used.
Thrs regulated IO<m ol knodong followed
by a reducbon in the char9'f'9 pressure
mertty indicates that charging regulabon
IS woi\ing normaly and JS pertect1y sate
IOI lhe engone.
Important consid erations for cars

with catalytic converters
The ca1aty11c converter Is an exhaust emls
sion conltol device incorporated Into the
exhaust system. tt consis1S of a honeycomb
ceramic inse<t. !he cells ol which have their
wals coated W1lh ca:alytic maierial (rmxture
ol prec:ious rnelalsJ
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To ensure that the catalytic converte< lune

lions prope<ty and to avoid damage to as
socialed components. tho lollowlng mull
be obse<ved.
Always keep the car poperty aorvlced 111

accordance with 1he Setvice Programme.
This appaes pan.cularly to the luet and
ignmon systems.
Always be alert 10 any m.slinno ol the en
gine ( engine not runn.ng on al"cy1inde<S).
any loss ot power 0t any symptom ol re
duced perf0tmance
At lhe first sign of arry111ing wrong. r9duce
speed and tal<e the car 10 an ~
Saab deale< as soon as posihle
11 the .., is
10 Start
Ylf'f COid
weather 01 a lhe battt<y " llat). the can
be bump staned (manulls cny) 0t
slatted u$r1Q lhe iump leads lrom anolher batte<y However. as soon as the
engine has slarted. 11 is mportant lhal 11
NI\$ on al ~rs. If not let lhe engine
kle lor a maiumum ol 5 minutes 10 g<Ve t
tJme to scan rurwng arnooWy.
ti the engine does not run smoothly aller
s minutes. consun an authorised Saab
deak!r.
difficun
rr1
Do not park on dty grass or other com

bus~ble material. since there is risk that
the hot catalytic converter may stan a
fire.
Never stall a ltfp With a m1sliring engine.
When a car With an already hoc engine is
lowed 10 stan it. the tngone must run on
al cyt.nder1 immediately alter sta111ng. II
the engilt does not stall at once. stop

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II these Ins~ are not COtT4llied
with. the catalyllc converter and associated compo< ,.,,ts can be damaged. and
~~111Ute a breach ol the warranty
Running in
PtStons. cyindet walls and boanngs need
bme to bed in and acquire un~omi. wear
resistant s.Ll1aces.
If a nl!W ensrne is dnven 100 hard. 1111$ grOd
ual process ol wearing on Wiil not be poulble and 111e ~le ol lhe car and especially !he
9'lgine will be shonened.
Curing the lir$t 2000 km do not exceed
5000 rpm. 0unng lhe first 3000 km ,,..,er
dnYe Iha car at tun lhrOllle olh than momentaliy.
Wearing In new brake pads

New bralce pad$ lal<e bm8 IO bed r1. about
I SO km d the car Is dnven largely ., town
cond4ions or about 500 km cl motorway
ctMng
To e%1end the useful hie ot the pads. aVOld
hard b<aking as much es possible during
lhis penod
Manual gearbox
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When changing gears, fully depress the

clulch pedal and then release it smoothly. It
Is not advisable to drive with one hand rest
Ing on the gear lever, as this can Increase
the wear on the gealbox.
Avoid pressing the gear lever sideways
when changing from 5th to 4th gear. Tiils
will prevent you trom lnadvenently engag
Ing 2nd gear. which can result in over rev
vlng and possible damage to the engine.
You must tilt up the catch on the gear lever
belore you can engage reverse gear (R).
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IMPORTANT
When engeging reverse gear. mmke sure
11111 the Cit ls lltalianatY and that yout
fool ls oll the accMI atol pedal. The gear
lever should be mov9d llnnly to the right
In neuval before engaging nMtrSe.
For maximum luel economy. it is recom

mended that you change up to a higher
gear at the lollowing road speeds:
Gear changa
12
23
3-4
4-5
Road speed
25 km/h
40 km/h
65 km/h
75 km/h
Automatic
transmission
&,
Do nol move lhe selec1of lever to JlOSo"

llOn P 0t R wl'lte lhe car IS ITIOVlng, es
peclally not at high speed Th1 can
caUH an acodent Of damage the !Jani
mlSSIOl1 when you aga.t1 select a dnve
The autornatlc lr&n$mo$$l0n has an electronic contJOller !hat sendS $ignaJs to a hy

draulic control unit caling 10< autornauc
gear changes When a change is to be
made. the engtnt torque and the hydraulic:
pr9SSU't on the transmission are Chtcked lo
make certain !hat gear changing wil bt as
smoolh as possible.
Selector lever positions

While the car is statlOllafY. keep your foot
ott the accele<ator when moving the selec

tor lever from one position to another.
Pressing lho accelerator when mov1ng the
solector lever will cause unnocossary wear
in the transmission.
The selector lever must be at pos.tion f' betore you can re<nove the ogniuon key.
The automa!IC transll1ISSIOn has three dilfflfent operating progtlltM>eS (modes):
Normal. Sport and Winter
The Normal programme is stl:ted autoeng.ne IS staned. This

programme provides the best fuel econ-
mabealy when the
omy.
Note that cars whh 2.5 V6 engines have a
special gear-dianglng panern that is run
through during the 11'1t minute aher a cold
engine IS started so that the catalytic converter wil reach its wotlung temperature
sooner.
WARNING
poslllOn
Nways keep your loot on the btaka when

se1 ec111og a dnve posl1IOft to prevent lhe
car lrom creepong lotwanS (or bad<ward d
R IS selected)
Selec1or ,...,
1 LcckJng calCh
2 Bu!IO<I lo< SPORT mode
3 Bu!IO<I lo< WINTI!R ,,_
II the CHECK GEARBOX indicator Is

llghted in the main Instrument. a fault has
occurred in the 11ansmlsS10n (see page
14). Contacl an authonsed Saab dealer
Even d an etec:tncal tauh ocanred on the
transmtSSIOt\, you can change gea<s manualy as follows
POSlllOn
Gear
t
2
3
0
R
Reverse 4th 4th 3td 3rd
Always select pos.t>on P belort you leave

the car. even If the hanclbfakt 11 set

Selector lever positions
Position P must on~ be selected when 1he car

Is s1a1ionary. Bolh e lever and 1ransmission
are locked 1n 1t1is position. The engine can be
started.
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Position R mus1 only be selected when 1he car

is slationary. You cannol move the selector to
lhis position wilhOIJI lifting up lhe locklng ca1ch
on lhe lever.
Wait a second or two before 1ouching 1he ac
~) celera1or lo give lhe gear lime 10 engage.
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Al position N. !here is no fink belween engine

and transmission. The engine can be started.
The handbrake should be set 10 prevent lhe car
from starting 10 move.
To prevenl lhe engine and transmission from
becoming unnecessarily hot when lhe car is
stationary tor prolonged periods (in lraffi<: jams
for ex~). move the selector lever to lhe N
position. e normal selector lever position tor
walling at lratfic lights is D.
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Position D is lhe normal position tor driving.

Here. lhe transmission changes u~ or down
automalically belween gears 1-4. he momenis
al which gear changing lakes place depend on
the position of the accelera1or and the speed ol
lhe car. ll's advisable to wait a second or 1wo
before pressing lhe accelerator so lhal lhe
gears will have time lo engage properly .
At position 3. the 41h gear cannot be engaged.

The car pulls away In nrs1 gear and then
changes up or down automatically belween
~ears 13.
osition 3 is recommended for driving lhrough
a succession of sharp bends and in heavy 1own
1ratfic
Moving lhe selector lever from position D 10
position 3 causes an immediale change down
to 3rd gear. lhus providing stronger engine
braking. Position 3 should nol be selected at
speeds above 150 km/h.
Position 2 is advisable for ascendin~ or descendlng hills. Better use Is made o the power
of the en11ine. and !here is also improved en
glne bral<.ing. The transmission changes up or
down automatlcalllebe1ween lhe 1st and 2nd
gears bU1 will no1
able to chan~up lnlo 3rd
or 41h gear. Position 2 should nol
selecied
at speeds above 150 km/h .
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SPORT and WINTER functions
1;
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The Sport programme is selected by pr8S$1ng

the S button. This programme causes the
transmission 10 change up later and change
down eMier (al higher rpm) than the normal
programme.
You exit lrom the Sport mode:
POS!lion 1 should be selected to provide heavy

engine braking when descending very steep
hills and to avoid frequent gear changing
(which may cause the transmission lfuid to
overheat~ when ascending very steep hills.
Moving I e selector lever lrom position D 10
position 1 will cause the car 10 change down 10
the 3rd gear. Down-cha~ 10 2nd lakes
~~ at abovl 11 s kmlh
10 1st at abovl 60
You must not~ manually to this posn10n
a1 speeds above 1 km/h. and Saab does not
recommend manual cha~ 10 this po5'tlon ,
when roads are slippery.
en the selector i
lever is at position I , the car cannot change up
to a higher gear.
Kick-down
To lorce !he transmission to change 10 the neX1 lower gear at a
given speed to obtain maximum aceeleratlon tor over1aking and the
like. press the accelerator hard down to the kick-<IOWn po5'tlon
(whod'I is beyond the lul lhtott!e position).
Alter lock-<IOWn. the transmission win change up to the next hioher
gear when the accelerator Is released from the kick-down position
or when engine speed (revs per min) Increases.
When you press the S button a11aln

When the WINTER mode is engaged
When (and 11] CHECK GEARBOX is I hied
The Winlet programme makes " easiet to

stall in slippery underwheel conditions since
the transmission starts In 3rd gear to avoid
spinning the wheels. You can select the Winter programme aher the engine has started
and aher the selector lever has been moved
to position D.
When the WINTER button is pressed again,
!he transmission returns 10 the normal programme.
The Winter mode is disengaged automatically
when the speed eX(:88ds 801unlh or:
When you activate kick-down tor more than
2 secorlds.
When you swili::h off the engine.
move the selector lever 10 P. 3. 2 or 1
CHECK GEARBOX indicator llghis
900 Turbo only:

WINTER can be selec1ed aher the seleclor
lover has been moved placed In position Dor
Aulomatic disengaging ol the winter mode
only happens when the 9nQine is switched off
or when the selector 18Vef is moved 10 position
1 or 2 and when CHECK GEARBOX is lit -
Automatic clutch
Saab 900 tQUl)lled Wllh Saab S...sonie
(automatic: ~!Chi has no Clutch pedal.
A sensot ., Ille gear levM deu1cts lhe im
minent chaoge of goat when lhe geat lever
is moved 10 lhe neutral pos11>0n and a sen
sor 1n lhe geatbo dell!Cls lhe position of
the levM.
A conuol device coupled 10 lhe cluleh con
trols eno~lng and disengog1ng
Stanlng
I Check 1ha11tio handbroko Is on.
2 Dep.oss 1he brake pedal and s1an lhe
onglno. Do no11ouch 1he accelera1or.
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WARNING
Do nol louch the geat lev91 belore lhe

engine Is r\lnnong II lhe ~!Ch engages
when the statttr molor is r\lMong lhe eat
can dnve on out ol control
3 Select geat.
The car can be dnven ott in firsl second
orr8Y9'S9geats
IMPORTANT 11 lho car IS lO be started
In rev91se, lhe oear lever musl first be
moved to the neulral position and !hen
back 10 lhe reverse position.
4 Release !he handbrake and deP<ess

the accelntor
Holt: PuDno away on a slope with a lra:klr

should be clone with rela1111ely "'Oh
rpm
Pulllng ewey al high rpm

IGclr.OOwn lltlfl.
SelOCI llrsl goor end quickly dopress the
acceleralor 01 leaSI hall way (lhe engine
spoed lncroasos ou1oma1lcally depending
on accelerolor poslllon).
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able you 10 change gear end eng~e lhe

dutch faslef ii lhe llCC8lefalor pedal os re-
leased more quld<ly

I Release !he acceltfalor pedal.
2 Change gear.
When changong gear, lhe driver must hold
the actual oear lever knob and not the lever, as there Is a danger lhal the gear levet
sensor will nol give o reliable signal.
3 Depress lhe occeleralor.
The car can be slowed 10 a standstill In all
gears wilhoot tho engine slalllng.
WARNING
Remember thal lhe h'Oh acceleration

trom SlandsUll durlno kJck.OOwn Slarting
can be dangerous
Such a stalt can only be made with deat
vislblhly 1n all dtrectoons and when there
are no other vehocles or people 111 lhe v>c:mo1y
Gear change when moving

The SENSONIC 1ystom 11 designed 10 e<>-
Atter completing a )oumey

When lhe car Is sta1lonary. the handbrake
should be applied belore lhe engllle is
1umed on.
The ignruon key can only be withdrawn wilh
the eat in r8Y9'S9.
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WARNING
When the IQtllllon 11 iumed on. 1he dutch

engages after approXJmalely 2.5 sec
onds Because lhe car can roll a short
d1s1ance 1n this ume 1115 1mportan1 10 al
ways engage the handbreke

Safety luncilon
Rolling
Fault messages on SID
If the cat IS stationary and the engine is

ticking over with a gear selected and the
brakes not on, the SID displays the laull
message DISENGAGE GEAR after 3 sec
onds.
11 the gear is not disengaged after 7 sec
onds, Ille engine stops.
II a car is toeing on a slope with lhe engine

ticking over and a gear selected. lhe clutch
automatically engages 10 make use of the
engine's braking effect. Stalllng is prevented by the clulch disengaging the right
moment and !hen ro engaging.
This action ls repealed until the driver
b<akes or accelerat8$.
The lollowfng CHECK messages are pan o1

lhe Sensonlc system and can be displayed
on the SID logether with an alarm signal.
Oisplay shows
DISENGAGE
GEAR
WORTANT
Ille- ready IO pul ~ 11 lor

nlllc llghls 0t on a lklpt. keep
JllUf I on the brake.
When Uling IC 1l11810r/clulch IO keep
1111 Cit ready 1o pun ~. 111e t~
ue Md - on Ille clutch m -.
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WARNING
Never touch lhe lhrottle 1n 1he engine

comparunent when the engine is runnuig
and a gear is engaged.
Manual adJustmenl o1 the throttle can
make the cat drive away unconlrolled
when lhe clutch engages.
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speed fDO high
gear.
Indicator lamp,
automatic clutch
The lamp, localed In the main ins1rumen1,
lighls when the Ignition is turned on belore
starting and goes out aher a lew seconds II
every1hlng Is normal. II lhe lamp does not
go out or lights up while driving there is a
fauh in lhe Sensonic system.
The car must not be started wi1h gear selected H 1he ACS lamp Is hl
tt 1he lamp stays M it Is normaBy possible 10
drive, but you Should immediately contact
an authorized Saab workshop to check the
system.
Lb,
Cause
lhe car Is Slallcnary wtlh the
engine ruMing and W'flh a
gear selected wilhout the
brakes being on.
You ate trying IO pul away
wilt> ,.,_.,., envaged WT1!>0Ul first .....ing """""' 1he
WARNING
When the lamp Is 111 lhe prevlously men

tJoned salety system can be wholly
partially clelecllve.
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SHIFTOOWN
You are tryl"'OI to pul away

in wrong gear,
speed too low to cha"'Ole to
hioh gear.
OVERHEATI:D
CLUTCH
'' stlocled

Push starting
If r1eCessary the engine can be started by
pushing or towing the
car.
1 Tum the ignition key to the ON posillOn
and dep<ess the brake pedal.

2 Place the geat lever In tile neuual po
sition and release tile handbrake.
3 Start towing pushing the ca.r.
4 Select 2nd or 3rd gear.
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To engage the clutch in this posibOn,
ooe can either:

a. Wait until the dutch automatJCaDy en
gages.
b. Or engage the dutch by grasping the
gear lever and pushing it towatds the
appropriate gear posinon (forward tor
3rd and bacl<wards 10< 2nd).
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2FUd-tor-~
Brake fluid/clutch fluid, Sensonlc
Fuses
Fluid 10< the Sensonic system hydraulic

clutch is topped-up in the brake fluid reser
No. Rating Function

10 30A
Sensonic
voit.
The level should be between the MAX and
MIN levels.
When required. fiP with brake ftuid type
DOT4.
Bral<e ftuid used must have been stored 1n
a sealed conlainer.
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15A
Mam 1nstrumenL SID,

Trionic. Sensonlc

To set the desired speed
Move the button to ON. Then acoelerate to
lhe desired speed (must be 40 km/h or
higher) and press SET.
You can reactivate lhe system at the previously selected speed by moving the but
ton brieRy lo the RESUME position.
To decrease speed:
Hold the RESUME button depressed un
To inCf'ease the selected speed

ThtS can be achieved in lhree ways:
Cruise control
Some models are equipped with a cruise
control syS1em.
The cruise control system is operated by
means ot a spring-<erum button that has the
following po511ions:
OFF (system Inactive)
TIP (temporarily Inactive)
ON (syS1em active)
RESUME (resump11on ot selected speed)
The button matl<ed SET Is used 10 set the
selected speed.
The CRUISE 1ndlcator In lhe main instru
ment is lighted when the system Is active
(ON) and elC11ngulsh<!d when lhe system is
either inactive (OFF] or temporarily Inactive
(TIP).
Accelerale to desired speed and then

press the SET button.
Hold the SET button depressed until the
desired speed is reached.
One or seve<al quick depressions of the
SET button In succesgjon increases Ille
speed in S1eps of I .6 kmlh.
Temporarlly Increasing the speed

For overtaking 0< the fike. you simply press
the accelerator to exceed lhe selected
speed.
When you lhen release lhe accelerator. the
car Win retum to the previously set speed.
Reducing the selected speed

The cruise control system is always disen
gaged when you press either the brake or
ciutch pedal.
A smoother reduction in speed is obtained
by moving the button to the TIP position
(CRUISE llghl remains extinguished as
long as the button is kepi In this position).
Iii lhe desired speed is reached.

Press tho RESUME button quickly one 0<
S<!Veral times in succession (the speed is
reduced in steps of 1.6 km/h).
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WARNING
Do not use the cruise control system on

wet and.'or slippery roads. In dense traffic
winding roads.
Move the button to the OFF poSlbon
when the system tS not to be used II It
remains at lhe ON position. you may n
adve<1enlly actJVate the CMSe control
system
0< on
Disengaging the system
The cruise control system will be deacti

vated (switciied oft):
II either the brake or clutch pedal is de
pressed.
When changing gear
(cars with Sensonic)
II the button ls moved to TIP.
II the button is moved to OFF.
At positions P. R or N
(cars with automatic transmission).
When 111<1 engine Is SW11Ched off.
Braking
In mountainous 1erraln or holy areas. 10
avoid lhe riSk o4 b<ake ovemeating on long

descenis you should always use lhe en
gine's btaJ<>ng effect by dnv1ng in a low gear
{in au1omatics. move lhe selector lever to
position 1 or 2).
&, WARNING
11 is good p<actl<:e 10 uy your brakes
periodically while dnvlng. bu1 particu
lar1y 1mportan1 a) 1t lhe brakes have
been deluged by waler orb) alter driv
Ing In snow or sally slush. Under such
conditions. braking efficiency can be
temporanly reduced.
The car has power-;1ss1sted b<akes.
and 11 should be remembered that this
servo unrt operates only when 1he en
g1ne IS ruMing Much greater p<essure
on the brake pedal wil be requued 10
operate lhe brakes 1t the engine IS
swrtched off
Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
&, WARNING
No ABS system can counteraa lhe laws
o4 nature.
Do no1 use the salary ot the ABS system
to lllCfease speed
In order 10 achieve as short a stopping dis
tance as possible with better handling on
dry. wet or slippery road surfaces. the brake
pedal should always be lulty dep<essed.
The anti-lock braking system (ABSJ then
au1oma1lcally regulates braking pressure to
each wheel brake. Braking pressure Is re
duce<! Just betore the wheel locks and then
increases again to the point where 11 is
about 10 lock. This adjustment ot braking
pressure lakes place up 10 12 times per
second.
ABS brakes do not reduce stopping dis
lance on gravel and snow/Ice, but as the
wheel never Ioele. a amain steering capacity is retalned.
ABS bmklng Indication lhnr Iha

system ls operotlon
When the ABS system Is in operation. a

pumping is tell In the brake pedal and a
tid<ing sound can be heard.
TCS (cars with 2.5 V6

engines)
How the system operates
The purpose of Ille Tl'ICbOn Control System

prevent lhe wheels from Sj)IMlng. This
enables the car IO Qel the bes1 possllle
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ABS btakrtg stffling oway lrom d:Jnger
Keep the brake pedal fully doprossed (rt

cannot be pressed too hard) and steer.
Never release the brake pedal until Ille car
is stationary or the danger hat passed.
II lhe road surtaoe is slippery. Ille ABS is
acllValed when Ille btake pedal is lightly
depressed. Thrs means that by leS!ltlg the
brakes. the dnwr c:an get an a or the
quaity of the road ~ and adapC his
ctMng ID rl.
gnp. thereby m&lCmlZ""ll lr.ilCtlYe tflon.

The intake manilotd con~ two lhrotlle
butterflies. one cl which Is mechanical and
is acuvated by lhe acctlt<a10<. The olhef rs
electronic and responds 10 signals lr0<n Ille
lour wheel senS011 via Ille ABS system's
controller. This extra TCS butterfly is
mounted downslloom from the regular
wire-operated butterfly. When Iha car Is
moving and Ille wheels are not spinning.
Ille TCS butterfly mimics Ille regular butter
lly due 10 the fact that h is controlled from
lhe TCS controller The TCS sys1em1 conwtielhef or nee 9llher or lhe
lroler two llon1 wheels .. tOlallng taste< than lhe
tellf ""-Is. H SO. the eledlCM-'Y controled butterfly .. closed su!fioenUy 10
cause lhe front wheels to rotate at the speed as lhe rear wheels.
The advantages of lhe TractJOn Control

System win be most apparent when triclion
condibOns beneath lhe front wheels are so

low lhat one or both ol lhem rotate taster
than Ille rear wheels. F0< example:
When starting and acceteraung In Slippery c:ondibons (any wheelspin Is coun1etac:ted) Thrs system also Mc:IJons
when lhe car Is .., reverse gear.
When comenng fd the,,,_ cWMng wheel
rotaleS laster than lhe r - wheels. the
elecbCMICally controlled llvonle butterfly
Wll rncQilate the lhroltle 10 avcid wll8*
spin).
When overtal<lng.
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WARNING
During normal dnving. the TCS system

conlnbutes IO driver safety. but ii does
not C., and ol nsel1) JUlllfy drMng lhe car
taster
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on
and wi.... dnW1g 114>When

l*Y roads you must be JUS1 as cartllA as
you ,,,. ., a car W!thoul TCS sysl9m.

TCS Indicator and warning In main
instrument
The TCS lncfacator Is lit when the system Is
eng~ and lhe elec:tronlc butterlly is
modulating lhe lhronle.
The TCS OFF warning Ism when a lauh has
occurred in lhe TCS system. and also ii you
rumed !he system off manually by pressing
the TCS OFF bunon.
Bolh !he 1ncficator and lhe wan-.ing are lit lor
about 3 seconds tor Cheddng purposes
when Ille ignition is turned on belore !he
engine is started.
Disengaging the TCS system
Faults In the TCS system
The system can be turned off manuany by

pressing !he TCS OFF button. whereupon
TCS OFF will be lit on the main lnslrumenl
The speed must not bo higher lhan 60
km/h. The system can be re-engaged by
pressing !he TCS OFF button, regardless
ol lhe car's speed.
When !he engine Is stalled, the TCS sys
tem is always engaged.
II !he cruise control system Is activated
when lhe TCS system starls to modulate
the lhrottle. !he cruise conuol system wiDbe
disengaged aher I second.
If a fau~ occurs in !he TCS system {meChanical or electronic). the TCS OFF warning Is lighted 1n !he main Instrument and
glows sleadily.
The electronically oon11olled throttle butterfly will !hen open all the way. and no mod
ulalion wlU lake place. In such case. lhe
TCS system wtll be lully disengaged, and It
rroist be checked by an authonsed Saab
dealer.
TCS Indicator In rev counter
An Indicator le"1 in the rev counter is li1

when !he TCS system is operating, i.e.
when !he electronlcaUy oon11olted butterlly
is modulating !he lhrottle because one or
booth front wheels are rotating laste1 than
the rear wheels.
For wtleelspln Iha! requires more than a
7 'J'. reduction in engine torque, !he lnclica
tor lights aher a brief delay (360 ms). If en
glne torque rroist be reduced more than
30 %, !he indicator lights without delay. The
incfrcator !hen remams lighted as long as
the system ls engaged (but lor al 1eas1 1
second).
The driver perceives ac1iva1JOn of the TCS
system as a reduction in lnction between
the tyre and road surface, lhus inclicating
!hat e"1ra caU1ion must be observed.
TCS OFF bunon
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Parking
Always park where the vehide will not

obswct or create risks tor other traffic.
Do not park In dry grass or other combustible material since there is risk that
the hot catalytic conve<ter may slat1 a
fire.
Set lhe handbfake.
Put the car in reverse gear (po$ition P for
cars wilh automatlc trans1111SSion).
Never leave infants or pets in a car. fn hot
weather the temperature In the cabin can
rise 10
Lock the car.
Longlerm parking
Parillng on hllls
II the car is not to be used lor about 3-4

months. Saab recommends the lollowing:
u
D
LJ
10-soc.
On steep hllls. you should turn the lront

wheels so that the car wHI be Stopped by
the kerb if ~ were to s1ar1 rolling.
Oownh.111 slope with kerb Tum the

wheels toward the kerb and move the
car forward until one wheel just touches
the kerb.
2 Uphill slope with kerb Tum the
wheels away trom the kerb and move
the car backwa1d until one wheel just
touches the ketb.
3 Uphill or downhill slop<1 without
kerb Turn the lront wheels towards
the road edge so that the car will not
move toward the middle ot the road it it
stans to rol.
Empty the washer Huid reservoir and tts

hoses.
Wash and wax the car and cover all
dVorne-plated surtaces with a chrome
protection agenL All rubber seals used
lor the bonnet. boot lid and doors can be
cleaned and smeared with glycerol (glyc
erine).
Atter washing the car. protect the brake
pads against corrosion by "braking them
dry.
To prevent condensation from forming in
the fuel tank. you should fill it full.
Top up the coolant H necessary and
chedt its anbfreeze properties before the
onset of winter.
Keep the car In a covered. dry place

where there is good ventilation. Do not
set the handbrake!
II necessary, chock the wheels to prevent
the car from rolling.
Remove !he negative cable from the bat
tery. H the temperature will be below
freezing. the battery should be removed
and kept where the temperature wil l remain above freezing.
II there is no possibllity of resting the car
on suppons. you should adjust tyre pressure to about 3 bar.
Open the door windows slightly and
cover lhe cat with a tarpaulin. 1-iowever.
tt should not be made of plastic.
Economical motoring
To keep fuel consumption down and to
keep wear al a minimum, the car needs to
be driven smoothly and gently and servioed
regularty.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and do not
race the engine (recommended speeds
for cha!19ing gears appear in the section

headed Gear changing - manual gear
box1-
Fuel consumplion is oncreased by

al driving in urban areas.
b cold sla!ling.
c) driving on studded tyres.
d) driving with a roof rack load and
e) driving with a traJl er 0< caravan
anactled.
Factor s that affect fuel

consumption
A cats luel consumpoon is greatly attKled
by general dnving conditions. weather.
road surtace. the condition of the car. the
speed al which it is drrven. the drive(s driving style etc.
Weather conditions
Fuel consumption may be as much as 10
% lower In summer than in winter. Fuel
consumption is higher In cold weather owing 10 lhe longer time 111akes for the engine
lo reach normal temperature and tor the
transmission and wheel bearings 10 warm
up. Fuel economy s also affected by the
distance driven. Shon lrips (no longer than
5-8 km) do nol give the engine suffioent
time 10 reach 115 n0<mal NMing tempera
lure. Strong winds can also affect fuel consumption. The following paragraphS explain lhe graph.
Cold-staflJng flJel consump/>oll c:anpatfK/
"1111 hot~ COl'lsumption al tffftetU

r.,,.,,.,a11Jres
......
................. , .
Running In
...
......""
During the running-in period (hrst 50007000 km). fuel consumption may be somewhat higher than normal.
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.... '. '
I '
..
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!'--..
"""""
tO 0
.. . . 10 tQtlJ
Da&arce ~l'Willd. (\nil
If a car consumes 1.0 litre per t Okm when

its engine is at normal temperature, the ac
1ual consumption 5 km atter a cold s1an Is
1.2 lltres per tO km (an lncease ol 20 % ) a1
an outdoor temperaMe of +20' C. 1.6 ijtres
per 1 Okm (incease of 60 %) at an outdoor
temperature ot oc. and 2.0 litres per 1okm
(incease ol I00 %) at an outdoor temperature ol 20' C.
The graph shOws that the disiance driven

aher a cold sian and the ou1door temperature grea11y attea a cats luel consumption
II distances dnven are of nomial Shoftness
(5-8 km 10< people who mainly drive back
and fonh 10 worl< 10< example). average fuel
cons~tion is 60-80 % above nO<mal.
Driving style and technique

High speed. needless acceteration. Ire
quent braking and changing down cause
high fuel consumption. whereas smooth
dtlving wilt reduce t Al given road speed.
engine speed ( rpm) and Illus fuel consumption is higher In the low gears than In the
high gears.
For this reason. always change up to a
higher gear as soon as the traffic conditions
allow, and drive In high gear for as long as
possible.
Practical onthe-road trials have shown 1ha1
subslantial savings in fuel consumption can
be realized ii the above tips are followed.
Driving in winter
weather
In cold weather you should checi< the fol
lowing:
That wiper blades have not frozen to the
glass before you stall to drive.
That any snow has been removed from
lhe heating system air intake.
That you have, ii necessary. appi ed a
suitable lubricant (molybdenum disul
phode. MoS,) to lhe door lock to prevent
i1S freezing. II lhe lock has lrozen. be
caretut not to b<eak the key when trying
to unlock it Heat tho key first 0< apply a
de-icing agent to II.
That you have added carb<Jrenor spirit
now and again when luelling during tho
winter season to prevent condensation
tra<n fa<ming In tho tuel tank where ii can
freeze and disrupt Ille tuel supply. To
keep down the risk of condensation. kffj)
the fuel tank full.
That you keep your b<akes and tyres In
tip-top condition to ensure sate driving,
since this Is especially impot1ant on s.lippery roads.
That you have catelufty checked lhe an
blreeze protection in the engine coolant.
see page t to.
The cafs tnp computer will warn you II
the road is slippery and lhus hazardous.
F0< lurther Information about this lunctlOn. see page 21.
Your car has been lined with tyres Iha! an

provide exceptionally good roadholdmg on
both wet and dry roads. allhough lhls has
been achieved at the e1CJl9nse of a somewhat reduced g.rip on snow and ice. Fa<
driving in lhese conditions. we lherel0<e
recommend Iha! special winter tyres be Iii
led.
In general. these provide tho best grip on
k:y roads. especially if fitted with studs.
If winter tyres are to be used. Ille same type
of tyre must be fitted to allfour wheels. Your
local Saab dealer will be pleased to advise
you ot suiiable tyres.
II the cat gets Into a trontwheef skid, the
best way to deal wilh ft is co disengage tho
1JanSmission by depressing the clutch
pedal (so Iha! the wheels become freewheeling and ne;ther propel nor bral<e the
car). At all costs, avoid toociung the brake
pedal. To control a rear-wheel skid. steer
into tho skid (i.e. steer In the direction Ille
rearot lhe car os moving). To control a front
wheel skid. carelully steer the front wheels
in lhe direction you wish to go.
Driving with snow chains on
,1. WARNING
When using snow chains ii Is advls
able not to drive taster lhan 50 km/h,
Check the links regularly tor wear.
Snow chains can Impair lateral stallll ly
Snow chains must not be used on the
rear wheels.
See the sectJOn headed "Technocal
dala on page t 40 lor 1nf0<mation
about lhe wheel sizes on which snow
chains are permitted.
Driving in hot
weather
Always check the level ol lhe coolant before starting a joumey. It must be somewhat above the KALT (cold) mark on lhe
expansion lanlc.
After you arrive at your des~nation. allow
lhe engine lo Idle tor rwo 0< lhree minutes.
It the temperaue gauge needle enters lhe
red zone:
Slop lhe car, but do not switch ol lhe
engine.
Nev0< remove the filler cap from the
cooling system expansion lank, even II

lhe tank IS empry.
.
.
11 me temperature connnues 10 nse
when lhe engine Is idling, switch ott the
engine.
2 Wait until the temperature gauge neech incfocales nonnal temperature
(around the cenue of the scale) before
switctung ott the 8091ne. If lhe coolant
needs 10 be topped up. carolully un
sciew the expansion tank filler cap and
lop up with equal parts of waler and
Saab Antifreeze.
3 Have an authorised Saab dealer ched<
Ille car's cooling system.
Driving with a trailer

(or caravan) attached
Towing attachme nt
A towing artachmeni Is available as an op
don. h Is intended 10< towing loads ol up to
1600 Ilg.
You should use the Saab Towing Anachment since any olher may damage the car's
el9C1rlcal system.
Towing-attachment load
How the trailer load weighl is distribuled
makes a lot ol difference in the handling
propenies ol the car and 11ailer combina
tion. On a single-axle trailer, whenever pos
sibte concen11a1e the load on the wheels
and keep it as low as possible.

The load should be distributed so thal 1he
load on 1he lowing anachment is between
50 and 75 kg.
Nole lhal !his load Is pan ol the cafs iotal
load capacity and that Iha load in the boOt
may need 10 be reduced by a similar
amount
Driving with a trailer (or caravan)

attached
When lowing a trailer. always make allow
ance 101 the altered handling chaJacierls
tics ol me car and the reduced braking el
lecl. The !railer blakes. springs and
dampers greatly inlluence lhese charac1e<
istics.
On cars wilh automalic transmission, move
the sel9C1or lever 10 position 1 on steep up
h~I and down~I gradients.
On steep uphill gradients. engine cooling
can be Improved by senlng the heate< tor
maximum heat and running the heater tan
at tho highest speed.
HtM to distriOute loads In a caravan

A Heavy
B MOdlum
c.
ht
WORTANT:
.......
I . . CHECK GEARBOX i dcab llghll.

~
' ,..,,.,,,. trler

.,., recommntled
Max.
~lflht
on dlltr
Trailer (or caravan) weight
,1i.
WARNING
You should not tow 1 trler on up11o11 gra0.ents ot 16 "" 0t steeper The load car
ned on the dn111no-l1on1 wheels then becomes so low that !My may start to spm
llllls malu119 lunhe< df,..,;119 1mpowble
..........
..........
Moreover, the car and tra<ter cannot al

ways be kept stationary wrth Ille hand
brake alone, and as a ruuh tho wheels
can sum to slide on the roadWay
The specified trailer weights and uphill gra
d1en1s aro basud on stnrtlng In the middle
ot a hlll, and thus apply tor shon porlods ot
limo. Tho car's cooling system Is designed
to tuncllon adoquotofy lor more than 10
minutes ot towing a t 6-00 kg trailer while
ascending hills having a ma>lmum gradient
ot6 %.
These values can be exceeded somewhat
tor cars haVlng a manual gealbox.
In such case, hOWever, you musl gJVe dose
anenllOn 10 the temperature gauge.
Find out what national regul1llon1 are In
force In your country regarding driving
speeds. traller weights 1nd trailer brake
equipment. Also eheclc Into the rules
thal govern the granting ol driving I~
cences valid tor driving whlle towing a
traller.
Driving with a roof

rack load
The maximum PtMllSs<blt rool rack load Is
tOOkg.
Note 111al the rool rack load (rf any) must be
Included as pan ot Ille car's mulmum per
missible C8l1Y"'9 capaoty. A root rack designed especaly tat the ea1 and also to
withstand rough duty ca<n be purchased
trom your Saab dea141r. Tho load must be
firmly saeured.
Maximum permissible speed 11 110 km/h
when you are carrying long and/or
heavy obfecls on the root rack.
Mounting the roof rack

The root rack's supporting toet are marked
with a top view ot the car and also an arrow
showing where each 1001 Is to be plaoed.
ThreilO the plas1ic p<otectOt that comes
with the rool rack onto the ilOjuslable
supponing toot (on Ille side having the
1Jghte111ng l<Jlob). Tl'os W11 p<Otect the
cat's fllllSh white Ille root rack Is being
mounled.
2 Open all ot the car doors.
Fold aside the rubber strip and push the

supportingtoot pins Into Ille anachment
holes. On Cou~models. Ille cover on
the rear anachments must be removed.
3 Position lhe root rack cetetully on tha
roof wtth the fixed suppot11ng toot to-
Towing the car
ward you. Keep the supporting toot

raised from the roof 10 prevent damage
to lhe finish.
..........................
ORrANr:
Fold aside the rubber strip and lnsen

the supportingfOOI pins in the retainer
holes. When attaching the rear pan ot
the roof rack on Cou~models , the
supporong 1001 must be pressed down
over the pins In the anachment and
pushed fO<Ward.
lllliddlbMllllll.,.._....... .
. . Ill 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,,
Carefully close the doors on thos side of the

c;ar so that the suppotl feel Wilt be held on
place.
A/1adltnMJ holes IOI rocl lllClcs. ffM/ on
Coup6-model$ and al front and 1ea1 on
5<1oor -
Allac:Ml<MIS lot roo/ taeks,
teat on eoupe..
other Side of the car and remove the plastic protector from Ille ad
1us1able supponing toot. Fold aside the
rubber strip and push lhe supponingtoot pins onto the re1ainer holes. When
anach1ng the rear pan of the roof raek
on Coupemodels. the supporting foot
must be pressed down over the pins in
the anachment and pushed fotWard.
5 Secure lhe roof rack by manually turn
Ing Ille tlghlenlng knob Clockwise.
The car is equipped with front and rear towrope anaclvnent eyes.
II the car has a trailer IOW>ng anachment. rt
can be used when another car Is to be
towed. Drive carefully and nevet exceed
the hig.hest petmisslble towing speed.
Try IC drive so that the IOW>ng line remains
laUI. thus avoodino jerks. This can be ac
complished by having lhe driver of Ille
towed car brake genUy whenever needed.
4 Go 10 the
Forwatd towrope atrachmMI eye
l J
&
WARNING
Rememlle< thal when the eng ne is not
running, much greater p<essure will
have 10 be applied to the brake pedal
because lhe servo used lor the powerassisted b<akes win be lnoperawe
The same applies to steenng. Without
power assistance. s1eer1ng wiS be very
hea~
The following rules mus1 be complied with

when lowing a cat !hat has an automalic
transm1SSlon.
I The car must only be towed ln lhe for
ward direc:Uon (front wheels leading).
2 The selector lever musl be at Ille N
posilion.
3 Add an additional 2 litres ol lluid lo the
transmission. ovet and above !he normal amount Use Dexron II ATF.
Rol'1 ~attachment eye
4 National regulations governing towing

speeds musl be complied with. But
even if lhe legal speed i mlt tor towing
is higher. the cat must nol be towed al
a speed exceeding SO km/h. The car
musl not be lowed lunher than 40- SO
km. If lhe car needs to be 1owed lur
!her lhan this. its lron1 wheels musl be
raised ott 1he ground.
5 When the car Is brought back into use
the ~arbox oil should be dlecked
and. 11 necessary. emptied to lhe appropriate level.
6 Cars with automatic transmission can
not be staned by bump slaning. In an
emergency. !he engine can be s1aned
as sel lonh In !he seclion headed
1loos1 slaning using jump leads.
Boost starting using

jump leads
To avoid ateing or llashover that can seri
ously damage lhe ca(s electrical compo
nenlS. jump leads must be connected correctly (also applies to 1ernporary connection
of an extra battery lor olher purposes).
t Switch ott Ille ignition and all power
consumers (lights. eleclrically heatod
tear window etc.) In Ille car with Ille flat
banory.
2 Switch off the engine in the donot car.
3 Stan by connecting lhe positive tetmi

nal of the booster battery to the posi
tlve terminal 01 the flat battery.
4 Next connect the negative lerminal of
the boosler battery to an eanhed point
such as lhe engine's lilbng eyebolt in

Ille cat with the flat battery.
&
WARNING
Do not connect the negative cable to the

flat battery's negalJVe terminal. II a spark
produced. the oxyhydrogen gas that
fotms around Ille battery can ignt1e.
IS
5 Stan Ille engine In Ille donor cat.

6 Then start the engine in the car with
Ille nat battery. Allow it to run for a

while and lhen dlsconnect the booster
battery by carrying oul the aforesaid
steps In revetse ordet.
Car care and maintenance
105
Bonnet
Engine
The bonnet release handle Is located underneath th<l instrument panel at left (right
for right hand drive).
To open the bonnet:
The 2.0 and 2.3 lltte models have a

uansversemounted. 4-eyOnder In-line en
gine with twin overhead camshafts and t6
valves.
The 4-eyinder engines are equipped wilh
two countert>alance shafts lhat minimize
engine vibra!Jon.
I PuU lhe handle.
2 The boMel wil open 10 a semi-locked
position where h Is held by a salety

catch al hs Iron! edge.
3 Press lhe catch's pushpad up and Gh
lhe bonneL
To dose lhe bonnet, simply drop h from a
height ol about 20 cm without trying 10
push it dosed.
8on11e1 carch's push-pad
The counterbalance shafts are chain-driven

and rotate at IW1ce the aankshaft speed.
They ptoduce forces and 101ques lhat are
opposed 10 !hose generated by lhe pistons
and connecting rods. an effect occurring
twice each revolution ol lhe engine. Th<l resull Is that vibration lrom the moving pans
ol the engine Is countered. and undesirable
engine noise reduced.
The 2.5 litte models have a transversemounled. 6-eylinder, V~ngine whh twin
overllead camshafts and 24 valves.
The gearbox and engine are combined 1n a
single um located a1 right. viewed rrom lhe
fronL All models ha"9 lront-wheet dnve.
106 Car care and maintenance

1
2
3
4
Engine bay, Turbo and injection engines
6
7
8
9
1o
11
12
12
11
10
EngineoU dipstick
Brake fluid reservoir
Power-steering fluid reservoir
Front power distribution panel
Coolam 9xpall$10n tank
Maxi fuses
Washer tbd reset\IOlr
Banery
Coil (not on cars having Saab 01)
O.Sbi>u!Of (not on cars having
Saab DI)
Onve beb
Air fitter

1 Engine-oil dipstid<
2 Ool filler cap. engine
3 Brake fluid reservoir
4 Powersleering fluid reservoir
5 Fron! power dlsllibtruon panel
6 Coolant expansion lank
7 Maxi fuses
8 Washer fluid reservoir
9 Battery
10 Cells (3)
11 Drive belt
12 Air filter
Engine bay, 2.5 V6
12
11
10
107
Engine oil
Chec:klng
Regularly check the oil level In tho engine.
This should be dono wl1h 11\o car on level
ground and wl1h a warn engine 25 mins al
tor the engine has been rumed olf. Remove
!he dopsllck and wipe il Wllh a dean rag be
f0te chedung
4-cyllnder engine
The level musl never be allowed lo drop
below tho MIN marl< on 1he dlpstiek. More
over. the oil should never be topped up
higher than the MAX marl< since !his can
resun In excessive
C011$umption. The
distance belWeen the MIN and MAX mar1<s
on the dlpstlck e0tresponds lo approxi
mately t lit.re.
Top up as necessary with oil ol lhe recom
mended grade through the dipstick lube.
Do not add oil if the level Is higher than
midway between the MIN and MAX mar1<s
on the dl!>Stick. Make sure that the oil hllel
cap is screwed down bghdy (hngertightl
aner use.
oa
2.5 V6 engine
The leVel mus1 never be allowed lo drop
below the MIN mar1< on the dipsllek. Mor&CMI(. the oil should never be topped up
higher than the MAX mar1< since this can
resun in excessive oi consumplion. The
distance belWeen the MIN and MAX marks
OW ~/fer cap al>d dlfl'tk:k

4<yfnder >glM
on !he dJpSbd< conesponds to appronmately 1 litre.

Top up as necessary with oil al !he recom
mended grade. Do not add all ii the level Is
higher than midway between the MIN and
MAX mar1<s on !tie dipstJck.
Changing the oll and oil filler

The engine oil and oil filter must be
changed as set fOl1h In the Service Pro

gramme.
To char>ge the oil. make sure that the en
gine is warm. Unscrew the drain plug In lhe
bottom ot the sump and allow the oil to drain
into a suilable reoeplade t0< at least 1O
minutes. Use caution since !he oil may be
hOt.
Unscrew and remove the oil lilter attar
draining the engine oil. Screw on a new oil
Drain p/uf}. 4-cylinder engine
mer (by hand) bef0<e ad<fing lresh engine

oi.
Reier to the "Technical data section tor
details ol the recommended oil grade and
quantity.

Alter filfing. check the oil level on the dipstick as instructed above.
109
_& WARNING
Prolonged and repeated contact with
engine oil may cause serious skin disorders Some risk of cancer cannot be
ruled out
Avood slun contact as fat as possible
Wash thoroughly aher any c:ontaet
Keep the Oii out of reach of children.
Do no11ouch the Turbo system and/or
manifold since they can be very hot
aher driving.
Do not spll Oii on hot pans of the engine since this can cause a fwe to stan
Used engine otl is t.gNy inflammable.
Help protec1 our envwonment Do not
dispose of the oil In naMal surroundings
.,lo a sewageldralnage sys
tern.
'
Gearbox oil
Manual gearbox
Ched< and top up the geart>ox oil as set

lorth in the SeMce Programme.
Engine oR aipstick, 2.5 V6 Of1111na
Automatic transmission
Check and top up the 1ransmlsslon fluid as
set lorth in the Service Programme.
Check lhe fluid level In the lransnission as
lollows:
car on level ground and

let the engine lick over.
Put the handbrake on. The transmission musl be al operating temperature
(approximately +80-C) which Is
1eached aher driving about 20 km.
2 Move the select0< lever sloWly from P
to N and then back 10 P.
3 Remove the dipstick. wipe ii with a
lint-lree doth and then replace it
I Position the
Dipstick, al/fomatic transmission fluid levol
4 The fluid level must lie between the
MIN and MAX marl<s on the side of the

dipstick marked +SO' C. Top up
tiYough the dipstick tube With Deiaon
II fluid as requited. The distance between the MIN and MAX matl<s corr&sponds 10 about 0.4 ' tres.
Note. however. that al outdoor tempera
lures below lreezlng. +sere is never
reached. and you must thus read fr0<n the
side of the dipstick marked +20' C.
11 o Car care and maintenance
Coolant
The expansion tank is transparent 10 facil
i!ate checking lhe coolant level. The level
should lie somewhat above lhe KALT (cold)
mark on lhe tank when the engine is cold.
Top up as necessary with equal parts of
waler and Saab Antilreeze.
Mer IOllng an empty expansion lank. run
lhe engine 10 nonnaJ temperature and lhen
lop up again as required.
'
!i1l,
i
Cooling system
The cooling system Is charged al Ille lac
1ory with a coolant containing SO % ol a
special antifreeze and COlfOS''1 inhibitor.
This concentration provides the best cool
ing, and the mixture should never be
weaker owing 10 risk ol corrosion.
For protection in very cold weather, a
higher concentration wil be necessary. A
60 % conoenlralion ol ant~reeze is requ~ed
for protection down 10 50'C.
The corrosion inhib<ting PfOpetties ol lhe
coolant deleriorale In lime, bul Saab Anti
freeze should be used for yearround pro
teclion. Change the coolant as sol forth in
tne Se<Vice Programme, and use only Saab
Antttreeze. Other makes ol antifreeze may
require more lrequent changes. and they
may damage the car.
IMPORTANT: When adding antifreeze to
the coolant, htsl mix h with tap water or dis
tilled water In lhe required ptopottiollS. If
undiluted antifreeze Is added. lhe engine
Cooling sysJem xpanslon 111nk
Radiator draVI plug
may sbHbe damaged by lreezang since the

anlifreeze will not be disttibuted throughout
lhe cooling system unbl the thermostat has
opened, allowing lull circulation.
Changing the coolant
&
WARNING
Use caution when operllng the bomet 11

lhe engine as overheated (tio.Ung). Never
unscrew lhe expansion tank filler cap
wl"lle lhe engine Is hol Allow the engine
to cool belore removtng the cap.
Since lhe cooling system Is pressurized.
you mUS1 always be caielul when undoing lhe filler cap on lhe expanslon tank.
CautJously release lhe pr9SSIJre and any
vapour before tem0V1ng the cap completely
---
This is normally c:anfed oul by an aulhorlsed Saab dealer as part ol lhe Saab Original Service.
If lhe engine Is hot. open the filler cap
on lhe expansion tank sllghUy to release lhe pressure in lhe system. Oo
not remove the llller cap.
2 Put a suitable hose on lhe drain cock
nipple and place its other end in a receplllele beneath Iha radiator. Open
the drain cock. which is located on the
inner side ol lhe radiator (lacing lhe
engine bay).
3 Remove lhe finer cap lrom the expansion tank.
4 Mer a couple ol minutes lhe system
will be empty. Close lhe drain COCk
(tightening torque ol 4:t1 Nm).
Car care and maintenance 111

5 Mix lhe antifreeze solution and water
In a suitable receptacle. Use only
Saab Antifreeze.
6 Pour the coolant mixture Into the expansion tank slowly. This wm take a
couple ol minutes since air must be
allowe<l lo escape.
7 Screw on lhe expansion lank tiller cap
and run lhe engine to normal temper
ature. Top up lhe coolant as require<l
10 bring the level just above the KALT
mark on the tank.
8 Recheck the coolant level aher a lew
days and top up as necessary.
Brake fluid and brake

pads
by normal pad wear. topping up is not

nee<le<l.
Aher long usage, the brake lluld wiOdete
riorate because It takes up water. and tJ11s
leads 10 risk ot vapour formation. II is therelore vital that the brake fluid be changed at
the intervals specified In lhe Service Pro
gramme.
This work should be done by an aut ho
rlsed Saab dealer.
The foolbrake is self-adjusting. II is important that the handbrake cables and brake
pads be adjuste<l only by an authorised
Saab dealer.
The brake pads must be replaced by an
authorised Saab dealer. Flt only Saab
Brake Pads to ensure optimal brake per
formance.
Checking
The brake tluld reservoir is uansparenl 10
lacilltate checking the tluid level.
The tevel mus! lie between the MAX and
MIN marks.
Top up as necessary wilh brake lluid of the
DOT 4 type.
For lopping up. use only fluid that has been
stored In a close<l container.
The brake fluid level will drop somewhat as
the brake pads wear. The MAX level in the
reservoir corresponds 10 the amount ot
brake fluid nee<le<l with new brake pads. II
this drop in level is moderate and caused
DRrM(r;
=r=~='=
Battery
,& WARNING
Power steering
The-level in lhe power S1eering lluid rese<
voir must be ched<ed regularly as specified
in the Service Programme.
Unscrew lhe cap and wipe ott the dipsllctc.
Saew the cap an the way on again before
removing~ and cheeking the level. The ffuid
level must be between the MAX and MIN
marks.
Use Saab Power Sleering Fluid t890 for
lopping up.
The battOfY emits hydrogen which,

when mixed with the oxygen in !he air,
forms a highly el(plosive gas called ox
yhyctogen. As a resufl sparlong and
cpen flames must not be allowed "'the
VIClr.1}1 of the battery
Since the elecuolyte In Ille battery is a
dilute sulphunc aod and therefore
highly oorrosive, you should always
wear a face mask or safety goggles
when wor1ung With lhe battery
If the ftuid oomes Into oontact W11h
eyes. slan or clolhes. wash mrnediar&ly wllh plenty of water II the ftl.lld
spatters llllO an eye or d latge amounts
come onto oontact with the skin, oontact a doc!or
The liquid level In the car battery must be
checked at regular inte111als.
The battery charge should be checked. and
this Is best accomplished using a hydrom
eter. The specific gravity of the electrolyte
when lhe battery Is fully charged should be
t .28. A specific gravity of f . f 8 oonesponds
10 o 50 % charge. A car with standard
equfpmenl and a fully charged battery can
stand unused for no m0<e than 40 days and
still have sufficient chaige to stan the en
glne. Optional equlpmenl fitted, such as
alarm. mobile telephone etc . can reduce
this time to about t 5 days.
Dlscomectin9 the batte<y

II the car is used only for
short journeys
during the winter ij may need eXlra Cllarg

ing, ei1her with a battery charger or by tak
ing the car for a long run.
Afways make sure that you oonnect the
positive (red) lead to the pos"ive battery
terminal and the negative (blue) lead to the
negative battery terminal. Always disconnect both battery leads when boost charg
ing the battery.
Drive belt
&
WARNING
Keep your hands and any loose clothing

wen clear ot the dnve bell while lhe engone is running.
The anemator is mounted on the nght Side

ot 1he engine. and rt is dnven by the engine
from the aankshall puftey by means ot a
mulbgfoove bell.
Muhlgroove bells last longer lhan conven
tional Vbelts and can also 1ransmrt greater
lorque.
Since an automatic belt tensioning device

lmpatts the correct tension to the bell. the
tension does not have to be checked wilh a
belttension meter.
You can, however. feel the belt to see
whether it is mU<:h too slack or is beginning
to rupture. See also the section heacled
'Warning lighl charge on page 1 t.
&
WARNING
Always swrtch ott the engine before 1nspectJng the dnve belt
113
Washer
Washer
The reservoir contains 4.8 !~res. Tho lndl
cator light comes on when about t .4 litres
of fluid remain in the reservoir.
Top up with Saab Washer Fluid and water
as recommended in the ~e on the pack
age to reduce risk of Jreezing and to ensure
op!Jmal deaning.
tt the reseM>ir runs dry and the car Is
equipped witll a rear window wiper. you
must (after having filled the reservoir) wash
the front window before you can wash lhe
rear window.
DnWJ bell. 2.5 V6 >fine
Jiii/ii
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11 4 Car care and maintenance
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.3
I
Washer nozzles
The washer nozzlos. which ore adjustable
to some extent, may havo to be cleaned
with a pin 0< lhe like
The rear window washer noule 11 mounled
above the rear window.
(b
Wiper blade
Check Md clean all wiper blades al regular
Intervals. Saab Washer Fluid Is recom

mended tor cleaning
tf wtndsaeen wiping It unsallS!act0<y. the
W>ndsaeen Should be deaned using Saab
Washer F1uod Thia is espec>aly ompottant
after goirig tlvough an 11.nomat>c car wash
because diHerent iypes ol wax lrtatmenlS
sometimes leave i.mnanis on the wnlscreen tt windsueen wipng is Siii unsa11Sfactoty. r~ the W'pe< blades.
Windscreen and rear window

Fold out the wiper arm.
1 Press 1n the
catch.
2 Pull the complete wiper blade downward and outward so that rt disengages lhe wiper arm. Pul the en11te
blade out ol the arm.
Headlight wiper
Fold out the W1pel' arm. LooMn the wiper
blade by pulkig the blade ~ ,,..,.,
lfom the wtpet ann. To mount a new blade.
lnsen it In the arm fining and press 11 firmly
in place.
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2 POl10ng IQ!ll -
Changing bulbs
it WARNING
Swncn on the engrne before 5Wting to replace a but> to eln11
nate al nsk of '"JO'Y by rotating pans 1n the engine bay
Headllghts
U11$Ctew and remove the ccYer on the bock ol lhe headlight Dis
connec1 the spring cip.
Remove the bulb. Fit lhe new bulb. taking ca/8 not to touch the
lens with your finge<s.
Make sure 1he three guide Jugs engage the corresponding grooves
., 1he reftector and secure lhe but> wiUI the spnng Clip.
..PORTANT: Do not flt bulbs reted higher thSn 60/SS W since
the hffdllght relleclor and the c11' 1 wiring network ere not
designed for bulbs of higher power.
Partllng lights
Tht parl<;ng igllt bulb is 01 lhe same hous.ng IS 1ht main beam
bulb. but has dS own bulb holdet and bayonet fiMO
Forward d irection Indicator lights
To remove dlrect>On incficator lamp. remove the entire lamp hous
Ing.
Loosen wew I (it does not have to be removed)
Carelully pun out the entire lamp housing. The bulb holder 118$ a
bayonet fitllng. Grasp the twO plastic tabs and 1urn the bulb holder
anb-dockwlse.
Pul the bulb holder out ol the lamp housing and replace lhe bulb
Check thal It is seated finnly and lhat good contae1 Is estabbned .
When l.mng the enbre lamp housing, make cena n thSI the guide
lug at tile rear edge of the lamp housing fits lnsodo the edge ol the
body panel.
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1'iit
i
Side direction Indicators
Slide !he lens forward so that its rear pan

can be pulled out. Change !he bulb. When
refining. make sure !hat the spring's groove
engages the edge of !he body panel.
19'
Stop lights, tall lights and direction

Indicators
t Open lhe sl~ In the bool upholstery.
2 Pinch togelher the !WO locking tabs located on the sides or the bulb holder
insert.
3 Carefully pull !he entire insen out of

!he lamp housing. Replace the blown
bulb.
Reversing lights and rear fog light

1 Open lfle cover
boot
on the inside ot the
2 Move aside the relainer tab that secures !he lamp holder Insert
3 Carefully pull the entire insen out or

lhe lamp housing. Replace the bulb.
11 7
!
Dome light
Make-up light
Number plate light
Other lights
Reading lights, 900 Convertible
For each of the other lights. remove the lens

carefully using a screwdriver or !he like and
then remove the bulb from its connector.
Remove the entire lamp housing by Inserting a screwdriver in the connector and care
fully levering out the lamp housing. Pull the
lamp holder from its clip and change the

lamp.
Relit the lamp holder in the clip and refit the
lamp housing.
Glove compartment light
Boot light
Rear reading lig hts (Convertib/6)
(lens is retained by two screws)
e )
Bulb table
P21W
Headligl\ts H4 60<55 w
P'3 138
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PK 22s
( ==-
@
1 2W
W2x4.6d
Ashlray light cigarette lightlf light seal

bett wa<ning hghl
C0
Ta1l logh1S
RSW
C:.- -=:::> c IOW
) P 21/S W
(33
SV 8.5
Number IU! 11_9111.. glove companrnent

_ _ _, lighl. make-up lighl
sv 8 .5
BAY 15d
S1op-logh1S11aJl-hgh1s
Fronl log M
ghis H3
BA ISs
Rear log hghl revets.ng (1Qh1s
C3
~ CSW
Dome light. boot loghl
PY21 W
Yellow
@
BAU ISs
Fronc and rear d i r - lndicaton
( <:n{"fi
@
W SW
W2.lx95d
SIC!e direcbOn ...iicatots. high-level Slop
loahl. l"!M.ng lights. reading lamps
(Cabriolet)
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BA 15s
Fuses
The fuses are mounted in two power dis1ri
btrtion panels. One is localed beneath a
cover in lhe end of the ins1rumen1 panel.
and tho other is in tho rear pan of the en
glne bay.
In a blown fuse. the metal wire is burnt
apan. You must pull out a fuse to see
whether it is blown. To make this easier, a
tool designed like a pair ol pliers is provided
adjacent to lhe cover. Spare fuses are also
provided lhere.
Push the tool down onto the fuse. Pinch h
to grasp the fuse and pull straight out
When changi ng a fuse. it is Important 10
make sure lhe new fuse has the same rat
Ing (amperage) as the old one. See Ille la
ble. The fuses are colour coded according
to amperage. and lhe amperage is also
marked on each fuse.
II
. 11'
._. l-
It a Maxi fuse b lows, h indicates 1ha1 a ma

jor fault has occurred In lhe car's electrical
system. The car must thus be laken 10 an
authorised Saab dealer.
ICE controller
i.
Sound fuse /Jfld blown fuse
If tile same fuse blows repeatedly, have the
cars eleclrical system checked by a Saab

dealer.
WARNING
Betore modifying or con~cting any elec

trical equipment. contact your Saab
workshop as incorrect inslallalion may
cause damage or short circuit/tire In the
cafs electrical system.
Maxi fuses
The maxi fuses are located in 1WO distn'bu
tion boxes. Four fuses are located in a dis
tribution box next 10 tile battery and lour in
the distnbution box al the rear ol lhe engine
compartment. These fuses are checked in
tile same way as the other fuses in the car.
11 g
The purpose ol 1he Maxi fuses is 10 prevent

major damage in the cars electrical nel
work. Since each ol lhem protects a num
ber o f electrical !unctions. 1he Maxi fuses
have higher amperage ratings 1ha11he reg
ular fuses. Spare Maxi fuses are included
with the car.
ICE means Integ rated Central Electronics

The ICE controller is an electronic control
unh which, among other things. governs a
number of liming functions such as inter
mittent windshield wiping. extinguishing the
Interior llghting and the Follow Me Home
function. Since only timing functions are
governed by the ICE con1roller, only standard relays are needed.
The ICE controller also stores any faults
that. may occur. thus facilitating tau~ diag-
nosis.
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Fuse hold8r /OCJJted at the ttnd of the ins1rumttn1 panel
Fuses
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
Amp
30A
15A
30A
7.5A
30A
30A
30
7.5A
15A
15A
Funcllon
Electrically healed rear windscreen
Direction indicators
Cabin fan
Interior lighting. electric aerial
Electrically adjuslable lront seat, right
Cigarette ligh1er
Rear windows. 5door
Windows. Converoble
Rear windscreen wiper
Gear selector lever switch (aut.)
No. Rat.ing FuncUon

tO 30A
Sensonic
11
7.5A
Radio
12 15A
Brake lights
13 1SA
Scan tool diagn-0sties. radio
14 30A
Front windows, Coupe- and 5-door
14
(empty luse position In Converoble)
15 20A
Dayligh1 driving lighls
16 30A
Electrically adjuS1able fron1 seat. leh
16B 30A
Fuel injection valves
17 15A
Main lnswment SID. Trionic/Motronlc. Sensonic,
automatic tran.smission
18
19
20
10A
15A
20A
Airbag
ABS. NC relay. air pump relay
Central lock. heated front seats

No. Rating Funcllon
21
IOA
AJC. ACC. ICE (central electronic modulo)
22 15A
Cruise Control
23 20A
Antitheh alarm. telephone
24
7.5A APC system.
25 t 5A
Central lock. ampfifier
26 7.5
Heated rear seat
27 15A
Full beam nasher, ACC
28 30A
TCS. Trionlc. Motronic
29
7.SA Number plate light. rheostat. righthand parl<ing
light
Lelt-hand parl<ing fighl
30 10A
31 20A
RevetSJng bghl. windscroon wipers. headlighl
beam-lengtll adiustment
15A
Fuel
pump
32
15A
Heated
rear seat
33
34 t OA
SID. main instnlment. automatJc transmission
ICE (central electronic module)
35 10A
36 10A
Starter motor
37 10A
Rear fog right
7.SA Oxygen sensor (Lambda sensor)
38
39
Spare
c
0
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Pos.
A
B
c
0
E
F
Relay holder, LHO

Under instrument panel by the steering wheel
Pos.
A
B
Function
Heated rear seat
RevetSJng light
Shlftlock (automatic transmission, ce11arn mar

kets)
Rear wi~r
Ignition switch
Tem~rature warning. catalytic converter (certain
mart<ets)
Windscreen wi~r
Heated rear windscreen
Fuel pump
G
H
f
J
K
Start relay
Fuel lnjeCtlon
Rel ay holder, RHO
Function
Sh111'10CI< (aulomatic transmiSSIOn, ce11aln markets)
Temperature warning, catalytJC converter (certain
marl<ets)
Start relay
Heated rear seat
Fuel pump
Heated rear windscreen
Ignition swach
Fuel tnjecbOn
Rear wiper
Windscreen wiper

Fuses and relays
Ho. Rat.Ing Fur>etlon
1
lOA
Hom
15A
Exua log light
2
40A
Cooling Ian low speed
3
4
40A
Spate
15A
Relay, NC compressor
5
6
15A
Lelt dlpped beam
7
15A
Right d ipped beam
15A
Lelt full beam
8
9
15A
Right lull beam
10
11
12
A
7,SA
10A
10A
Headlight wipers
Headlight beam-length adjustment
Secondary air injecton conl/01 valve
Dipped beam
Full beam
c
0
E
F
Cooling fan. low speed

Lamp check (lltament monitor. Iron!)
F09 light front
Gt
G2
HI
Hom
H2
Mad fuse, air pump (30AI
NCACC comp<esSO<
Air pump, valve
Maxi fuse, heat plates (60AI
Funs and rplays in engiM l>ay (l.H -
Maxi fuse No.5. hood $)'$11H11 (Convertible)

(fuse holder itr ongv>e l>ay}
Wheels and tyres
Tyre markings
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By way of example, a size designation of

Tyres
The tyres and wheels have been carefully
matclled to Ille cllataetenslic$ ol the ear

and make a tnaJor contribullon 10 i1s 001
Slandmg roadholding capabiliues. II you
wish 10 fit tyres or Wheels 01her 1han 1hose
filled as Slandard to your car, consult your
Saab dealer on the range ol options avail
able.
Sw it ching wheels
Due to lrontwheel drrve, the front tyres become worn faster than the rear ones. When
replacing existing tyres with new ones. this
should at least be done In pairs, so that the
tyres on each exle are the same condition.
When titting one new pair of tyres, these
should be fitted to the rear as the handling
of the car (e.g. When braking/skidding) is
better when the least worn tyres are at the
rear. Do not switch sides When the exisbng
rear wheels ate moved forwards.
185.'65 R15 87H means:
185
S5
R
15
87
H
s
T
Tyre SectlOn Width in mm

Aspect rabo. I e. sectJon height rs
S5 % ot sl!Cllon wid1h
Radial ply
Wheel diameter ot ts al bead
sealS
Tyre load code
Tyre approved up to mex speed of
210 kmlh
Other speed raling codes
Tyre approved for max 180 km/h
Tyre approved for speeds above
240 km/h
Tyre pressures
The tyre pressures should be checked regularly. Inflate the tyres to the recommended
pressures tor the load 10 be carried and the
normal cruising speed of the car. See recommended tyre pressures. page 140.
The recommended pressures are tor cold
tyres. Never reduce the pressure when the
tyres are warm. If warm tyres are being
checked. you must only incfease the pres-
123
Undtnnflation
.....
Tyre wear
sure. Tyres that aro Incorrectly inflated will
wear much more rapidly. and they also
greatly reduce the roadholding capabilities
ol lhe car.
A leaking tyre valve (can occur aher pressure has been checked for example) can
easily be unscrewed and replaced.
IMPORTANT: Atways remember to a<f)USI
die tyre pressures rl the usual load or cruis
ing speed is to be altered sl.Osiantially (see
back cover of this book).

Changing a wheel
SOl.t&tt
W"r lndiealOIS
Wear Indicators
The tyres incorporate wear indicators in the
fonn ol smooth. treadless stnps running
across the width wnch become visible
when only t .6 mm of Ille tread remans.
Illus Indicating that the tyres should be replaced.
Make sure that you aro lam Illar with your
national regulations on lroad depth and
llnd out which types of winter tyres are
permitted.
_&. WARNING
Tho car's Jack IS to be used only 10<
emergency wheel changing and lor
putting on snow chains II must not be
used 10< regular maintenance work.
Do not place any part of your body under the car when n IS supponed by Ille
jack alone.
Panlcular care must be taken on a
slope IMPORTANT Choclts should
be used
Place the chocks at the !Toni and rear
of the wheel dlagonally opposite the
one to be removed.
Hazard warning lights should be used
when you change wheels at lhe road
side.
The handbrake should be set. Cars
with manual gearboxes should be m
t st gear or reverse Cars with auto
matic llansmss.on should have the
selector lever set at P.
Neve< tack up a car with people insole.
Do not start the engine when Ille car Is
jad<ed up
Make cenaln the jack is poshloned on
firm, IOI/el ground. but not on manhole
covers 0< the hke.
The jack should bo stowed correctly
beneath !he carpeting In the boot. h
must not be allowed to remain loose In
the boot s nee rt can cause personal

m1ury In the event of a collisJOn.
Remember that n is always dangerous
lor anyone lo go underneath a car supponed by the jack. reoardJes.s ol
whelhe< or not other suppons are In
use.
The supplied lack should only be used

With your Saab 900.
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125
Changing a wheel
The compact spare wheel. waming triangle
(on cenain marl<ets) and jack handle are
I0<:8ted beneath the carpeting in the boot
When you lake out the compaCI spare
wheel. lih the tool kit out first Then loosen
the compaCI spare wheel retainer nut and
!ill out the wheel.
When it is time to raise the car. place lhe
jack in one ol the jacking points (front or
rear) located benealh the sills.
ff a trolley jack is to be used. it must be ap
plied etther beneath the regular jacl<lng
points or d~ecdy beneath !he foiward pan
of the engine's reinforced subframe.
mftlnANT:
apply a )ad< to the re;ir axle or un-
lhe rear part al the noor.

Ufting points tor a trolley 1ac1<
;v9
~..,~\ I ~n
,~
c~
Corrocl position tor #Jck
Set the handbrake. Before placing the

jack under the sill. wind it out to a suit
able height.
Check that the flange at the 1op of 1he
jack engages the no1ch In the sill
flange properly and thal the enllre fool
of !he jack rests firmly on the ground.
Wind the jaek until tt just stans to raise
the car.
2 Remove the hub cap by carefully pris
ing it off using a screwdriver. Slacken
the wheel s1uds by undoing them half
a turn
3 Wind the jack until the wheel is dear
of the ground. Undo the wheel studs
and remove the wheel.
4 Now ftt the wheel and lightly tighlen
the wheel studs. Ma.ke sure Iha! !he
wheel and sluds are correctly aligned.
5 lower the car. Ttghlen the wheelstuds

in a criss-cross sequence. Tighten
them manually using the wheel
wrench included in the car tool kit.

Driving with snow chains on
ft.
i
Tigritenlng S/(Jf1nc:11 for wheal studs
Tighten torques:
Light alloy wheets: 117 Nm.
Steel wheels: tOO Nm.
Never ove<tighten the studs using a
petcusslon nut tightener as It may be
impossible to undo th<lm using the car
wheel wrench.
IMPORTANT: Wilen refining a wheel
cover (on cars that have them) aher
having changed a wheel, make sure
that the air valve fits into the wheel
covefs aperture.
6 Ched<!J9hlen the studs alter a driving
a few miles.
Tlghten torquu:
Lljjht alloy wheels: 111 Nm.
Steel wheels: 1oo Nm.
WARNING
When using snow chaJns tt tS adv1s
able not to drive laster tllan 50 km/h.
Check the ~nl<s regularly 10< wear
Snow chaJflS can 1mprur lateral stabfl
tty
Snow chains must not be used on the
rear wheels.
See th<! Sec11on headed "Technical
data" on page t40 tor information
about llie wheel S>Zes on which snow
chains are pem111ted.
Flat spots
An tyres become hot when driving. espe
claJty on long journeys 0< dl#ing hard driv
ing. When the car Is parked aher this type
of driving and the tyres cool, they may get
a so-called Hat spot
This means that the suf1ace of the tyre
against the ground becomes SO<newhal
nanened which can lead to steering wheel
vibration similar to tyre imbalance. The Hat
spot disappears when the tyres warm up
again alter 20-25 km driving at outOltown
speeds.
Seat belts
A
Upholstery and trim
c:heCk should be ,.,,.,. periodcally IO en-
sure d'1al lhe s.a1 beb 11e womng property. A shaip cug on lhe Sir.Ill should cause
Ile inerU reel IO lock. Check lhe lloor 81>chll age points IO ensu"t that 1hey have not
been weai<aned by COUOSIOn. H a bell 1$
worn 0t has any Inlying edges should be
1epaced.
Seal bells must not come onto contact wrtll
substanCeS sucll as polishes. oil 0t chem
ic:als. If lhe straps get dlny. wash them with
soap and
w aim
wale<
0t
have them re-
placed.
.&_ WARNING
8tlts and belt 111nsooners that have been
apCIMd to heavy loads. on a CClisoon tor
_ ,,....must
be repaced regardless of
"'*'* 1hey .,. VIS.tlly damaged
Ot i'IOI.
....., repair a beb yourse~. and never

lilllmpl IO mcdity the luncllon cl a bell
To ,..,_. llult Ot hM1 ltom lht seats. door

amvesl$ and ~ . UH 1 vacuum
deantf. I modi linllrH clofl Ot a speoal
llulf11Cvong rolltt. ~ any dlny
mai1cs usong clolh mooSlaned wrtll U<
wannsoapywater
II you need 10 ust a slaon remo..r. alwaY$
worlt l!om the OUISidt IOWWds the C*llr8 IO
a\IOld ~ a Mg 11. on IPOt of dlil should remain. 11 can
usually be removed later usmg warm soapy
water
' water alone
Wet patches caused by lpcft 'n drink or

thin oil must be wiped off '""'*llately us
Ing an absorbent ma1erial aUCh as iulchen

paper and then Ittaled w11h ttaln removlf.
While Sj)ln1 os recommended tor removing
grease 0t oil stains. Plastlc trim may be
washed With warm water and a little deter
gent A semi-s~ff brush fNIY also be used.
Cleaning and caring l0t leather

upholstery
~ 1$ trUltd pNNtiy to enhance ltS
elegant appearanr. but also to ptOlllde ii
'Mlh a pool_,,. surt- ES4*'dY " the
~- colours. wear and cklst are likely
cause discoloration on lhe ltather surtac:e.
Even !hough ru dots not allect wear ..,.
SIStafa (a " - <:auMd by wear IS of'.en
conslde<ed dtwablt on tealhtr). a dny
sur1ace can dimlf'ISll the ove<al ~
given by tht uphOlslGI)'
When the cat os checked In the spnng and
tall (twice a year). tht lealher upholS181)'
sllould be cleaned and reconditioned.
Moos1en a sen doth in a ,,.Id soap solution.
Carefully apply lhis damp (not wet) doth to
the leather wfth light, circular movements
unli the leather Is clean . Repeat !hes pro
ceQ.lre using only dean w11er Let Ille
leather rJry compleltly You can now apply.
a lea1he< condtoontr that can bt purchased
from authorised SNb dealtrs
AW'! the leather conditoontr wolh !ht same
orcutar movements u desc:nbtd above.
Use a son doll\. Let the leathe< condotloner
dry. and polish !ht ltalher w lh a sell. 6ty
doth. Follow the instructions given above.
Do not use hot water, unknown abnlslV9
polishes. SOivents, 51>r1ys or soaps that
may scratch the leather. This 1rea1mont wdl
keep the leather uphOlstory cleM and al
cractive for many years.
Textile carpeting
Washing the car
The tet11le carpeting should be vacuum
Wash 1he body lrequenily. When lhe car is

now. wa.sh the body by hand using only cold
water and a dean. sott brush through which
wate< can now. During lhe forsl ~ monihs.
before lhe paintwork has hardened proper1y. a"olOld aU1omatoc car washes. Thereal
ter. you can ust a car shampoo added 10
lukewarm watet.
8'rd droppt>Qs should be washed off as
soon as posslblt because lhey may cause
di$colotation wlllCh IS d41lcull to remove by
po&shong Pvt a b<t ol wet loosely wadded
paper on lhe aooltd spot and leave n lhere
tor a few minutes. The spot can lhen be
washed away easily.
Use a dolh mois1ened on white spirit to remove spoll of asphalt or lar. Avoid using
sttorig deaning agen!S since lhey may dry
OU1 lht painlWOfl<. Do nol use tar solvents
to dean lht front or teat fight clusters as
lhest are 'able to cause aadllng ol lhe
lenSff Tht ~ ol lhecar also needs
wuhing ~ and !his should be dont
w\lh Hltll Catt at lhe end of fhe Wll118t.
Clean lht under'Slde of lhe eat lhoroughly
by hand II lhe car Is usoalfy washed in an
au1omatlc car wash lhal has no speoal ta
clllllts tor underbody cleaning.
Never wash or allow lhe car 10 dry In Ille
aun. Wipe II dry wilh a wash leather lmmedlatoly otter washing to avoid smears and
svoakl.
deaned r99ularty. The carpel can also be

deaned usmg a brush or carpel shampoo
apphecl wilh a 5!>0nge.
Vacuum deane<s lhal clo nol have p<oltc
we earthing mUS1 not be used OU1doors.
Engine bay
Clean oisicle lhe engine bly us.ng an en11"'8 <1e1ergen1 and rinst wilh hol water.
Cover lhe heaclligh!S and aVOICI spraying

ditectly onio a) lhe 1aclla1or. bl lhe lhtollle
cable and olher engine conllols. c) lhe dis
iributor. d) lhe al1emaior or t ) olher eleclll
cal componen1S. Tt.s Is espeoalty lmpor
Ian! ~ you are using a higl>p<essure
spraying device.
u a high?essllfe host oi used. lhe noule
beng
should be at 90" to lhe
washed. This 1$ espeaally imc>Ottanl
lhere ate labels
Do not use petJcl as a deaning agenl or
sollren1 when carrying OU1 repairs and main
tenance work. An environmenlallyfriendty
degreasant Is suilllble.
...n-
""*'
Clean lhe window glass inside lhe car us
Ing a proprleiary window deaner. This Is
particulatly Important when 1he car Is new.

as upholstery and trim may have a $11ghl
tendency 10 sweal al first. Clean lhe oul
sides of lhe windows with Saab Washer
Fluid. This is especially impottant tor cars
washed 111 aU1omatlc car washes where Iha
cfffe<ent types of wax 1reatmen1s can leave
remnants on lhe winclscreen !hat hindtf
WW>dscreen ~
Fll8d . . . . '""" bl
Cleaning hood,
900 Convertible
9()RTANT
Nal9 lNll some llUIOmatic car washes
an dlml08 lhe flbrlc hood. This is the
-
Wllh car washes Iha! use mechan-
lc8f sensors 11galnst the bocfywOOI.

We 8IMse against washlng lhe Saab
900 Convercible In automatic car
Wll&hes.
fl pos$lble parl! In the shade. Strong
and persistent sunll9ht can alfect co
lour and fabric of the hood.
N91/8f use strong. bleaching or abrasive
Fabric roof: Use mild soap suds. warm

water and a sponge when washing.
Rinse the hood thoroughly wi1h clean water
10 remove soap residue. Al$o rinse deaner
from the bodywOlk as lllis can cause dis
coloration of painted surlaces.
lf lurlher c!ean1119 is requed alter the use
of soap and water. a mild sllampoo may be
used. F'~st nnse the hood and then use
shampoo on the whole hOOd. scrullbing
with a small, sott handbNsh.
Add water as required unbl the cleaner
loams. Use a cloth or sponge to remove dirt
so that it Is not worked Into the fabric. Rinse
the whole car thoroughly with clean water
and make sure that the cleaner Is rot at
towed to dry onto painted surfaces.
cleaners as these can damage the fab-
ric hood.
k111iidalety wash oll bird droppings as

these can have a C000$1Vt effect on the
llbric hood
When patlcing fer long periods. tor
...... winter SIO<age. the hood should
be up 10 best air the fabric.
..
IMPORTANT
After washing the hood must be completely dry be4cn n ts lowered. Lowenng
a wet or
damp hood can cause water

damage .,, the boo1 and mould damage
on the hood.
Cleaning the rear windscreen

The rear windscreen can be cleaned using
a window cleaner or a mild soap solution
and a son antl-s1atlc cloth.
As the rear windscreen Is made of glass.
an Ice scraper may be used on the outside.
Waxing and polishing

A new car should not be wa><ed until 3-4
months have passed. The bodywork does
not noed polishing before the paint has ox
idlzed and become duD. Abrasive polishes
containing a culling agent Should only be
used in e.ceptional cases on a new car.
Make sure before waicing or polishing the
car that the paintwork has been tho<oughly
deaned before you stan.
Touching up the
paintwork
Damaged paintwork should be treated as
soon as It ls discovered. The anti corrosion
warranty does not cover rusting t.hat results
from untreated paintwcrk flaws. The sooner
J>alntwcr1< damage is treated the less wiUbe
the nsl< of COtrosion star1ing.
Palntwcrll damage suffered 1n a collision is
usually extensive and can only be property
restored by professlonals.
You can. however, deal with chrps in the
paintwor1< caused by stones thrown up lrom
the road as well as minor scratches yourself. The necessary tools and materials
such as brushes. louchup painland primer
are available lrom your Saab dealer.
Aher any din has been scraped away using
a po<nted knlle. touch-up J>aint can usually
be applied direct1y on mono< ftaws in the
paintwol1< where the metal has nol been
exposed and an undamaged layer ol painl

remains.
If a rusl spot appears. resulting lrom a stone
thrown up ~om the road lor example. all
surfaoe rust must first be scraped off using
a pointed knife. If possible. the entire dam
aged area should be taken bad< to the bare
metal. The metal sllould then be primed
with IWC thln coats of primer applied with a
brush.
The lopcoat enamel should then be appfied

1n several thin coats until the surface of the
damaged area Is flush with the surrounding
paintwo11<.
Both the primer and 1ouchup paint must be
stirred thoroughly betore use. Allow each
coat to dry belore applying the next.
Two-coat enamel
As the name Implies. two-coat enamel is
appfied on IWC operations. The first coat.
which is the base coat. contains the pog
mem. metal ftal<es and a binder. The sec
ond coat consists ol a dear enamel which
prOVldes the final gloss lor the paintwork
and protetls the base coat lrom moisture
and environmental pollutants.
Palntwcrk chipped by stones can be
touched up as follows.
Thoroughly clean the area and then apply
the primer. base coal and finally tho
enamel. To achleve the best finisli, apply
the pnmer In two or three coats.
Pamtworl< slTUCture
1 8odypanel
Zinc (on cenaln par1Sf 7.5 m
PhOlphatizlng coat
CalhOdlc: EO 28 m
lnte<modiato COiJ 35 1-1m
6 Metallic: bose 15 m
7 Otar enamel 40 m
Opoqua 40 m
2
J
Anti-corrosion
treatment
Tl>e whole car is rust protected at manulac
ture In ditterent steps, by means of
a) eleetrolytic: immersion enarnel11>g.
b) a polyesterbased protective coallng
against corrosion and stones flung up by
the wheels
c) a thin penetrating antirust oil applied In
cavities and body members
d) certain other measures.
In adcilion to conventional anti-<:0rrosion
1reatment ~ke painting, undetbody treatment and cavity treatment, most ol tho body
panel surfaces are galvanized . Those include the bonnet. the doors and the undo"
body.
The anti-cooosion ueatmen1 on the underside ol the car and inside the wheel arches
is particularly exposed to constnnt wear
and possible damago. the degree or which
will obviously depend on driving condnions.
Dirt and. more espedally. salt thrown up
from the road can then cause corrosion 10
stan.
You should therefore mal<e h a hab~ to

hose the underside ol lhe car frequently
and to inspect the antrcorrosion ueatmem.
The tact that the car is covered by an anti
corrOSJOn warranty does not !Tee the owner
from the need to carry out normal maintenance ol the ant1-<:0rroslon treatment and
touch i1 up as necessary.
Service Programme
Periodic servic,e
Every car needs regular servicing and
maintenance ii h is 10 continue 10 provide
1roublefree fTlOlofing, The ~rvice Pro
Ota111age hole in dool

Aher the underbody has been hosed clean
and allowed 10 dry. apply viscous anli- corrosion oil 10 any worn or damaged areas
using a spray app4ica10t 01 pain1brush.
h is naturally advisable 10 continue maintenance ol the anli-<:0rrosion treatment 10
avoid corrosion later on, even after the anti
corrosion wananty period has expired.
Enamelled seams In Ille body. espedalty
on doors and covers/lids, are pan1eufally
vulnerable 10 the onset ol enema! COITOslon caused by din and road salt and Internal corrosion caused by moisture (not least
that occurring as a result ot condensation).
You must thus keep the seams clean and.
at the first sign or corrosion. treat the affected area with a thin antk:orroslon oil by
means ol a spray appfocator Ol brush. 11
necessary, consult your Saab dealer who
will be pleased to aclvlse you.
gramme that has been drawn up l0t your

car sets lonh measures that are deemed
necessary and must be carried out at given
Intervals. Your Service Book contains Information about the Service Programme.
Following the Saab Original Service Programme Wll ensure that your car is prop.
erty 541rvioed wtule keep servicing costs at
a minimum. The servicing intervals have
been chosen lo provide safety in traffic, op.
eratlonal reliability. econ0tnic operation and
compliance with applicable exhaust- emission control laws.
The Wananty Conditions require se<Vloe
earned out by protess10nals at the correct
mileage (distance driven) intetYals.
Have your Service Book with you when you
hand over your car tor service. and when
collecting your car make sure lllat all or the
items specilied in the Service Programme
have been carried out and lllat the Service
Book has been s1amped in Ille correct
place.
Saab Original Service also adds to the
trade-In Of second-hand value ol the car.
The scope and content ol the Service Programme may be cllanged from time to ume.
but your authorised Saab dealer win always
have u~to-date details ot any changes al
fecting your car.
Recovering and/or
recycling automotive
materials
A passet19er car conlains 65 75 % metals.
10-15 % plastic. 5 % rubber and smaller
amounts ol glass. wood. paper and textiles.
Some pans can be reused. while others
can be broken down chemically and In
ctuded in new products or used as an en
ergy source.
The Saab 900 has been designed so that
as many materials and components as pos
sible can be SOiied and recovered when the
car is finally scrapped. F0< example. plastic
pans are easier to sort because lhey have
been pre-marked for easy identification ol
lhe iypes ol plaslfc matenals 111ey contain
Approximately 90 % ot a car is recoverable,
but lhe extent of recovery wil depend on
the scrapping programme adopted in your
country. All map< scrapping faciities on
each market wiU rec;eive detailed informa
tlon tr0<n Saab about how to maximize recovery.
Before scrappng. remove from lhe cat al
oils and olher ltquids that can harm 111e en
wonmenL It should be noted in this con
necoon that a Saab 900 with Alr Condition
ing (NCACC) uses a refrigerant
designated R 134a which contains no chlo-
rine whatsoever.
_..
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-- - -w-. ....
,,.
1....... ,., ....
,,.
...
.......
e----
For trips abroad

A booklet entiUed saab European Service
Gulde" containing useful adVICe and infor
maUon on motoring abroad together with a
bst ot Saab se<vice faci611es in Europe is
availab4e trom your Saab dealer.
Before setting off on a to119 Journey. ~ is ad
YISable to have your car Checked over by
an authonsed Saab dealer.
Obtain a tew important items to take along
on your joumey sueh as spore bulbs. wiper
blades. tuses. a multigroove drive belt and
lhe like. You can clled< some points your
sell belorehand:
Make sure lhat the engine is in good con

dltion.
Ched< that no oil or petrol leaks out ot the
engine or gearbox/transmission.
Inspect the mulllgroove drive belt and re
place It if It shows any signs ol hard wear.
Check the battery charge.
Ched< tile tyres tor tread panem and air
pressure. not torget!ing tile compact
spare wheel.
Make sure that the maximum speed per

mined for the tyres is not exceeded in
countries with no speed limit. For speed
ratings, see the section headed "Wheels
end tyres .
Check the brakes.
Check aDbulbs.
Check the tool t<it In the car.
Make sure them is a waming triangle In
the car and that you aro tammar with the
law goveming its use In the countries you
will be visiting.
When driving in countries Wllh tefthand
trattic to a country with righthand traffic
or vice versa. cove< over with black tape
the pan ot the headbghts that emil an
asymmetnc <fipped beam. Otherwise you
w1Hdazzle oncomi119 tralflc.
Consult your Saab dealer II you Intend to
drive In countries where unleaded petrol
or petrol with a sufticiently high octane
rating Is not available. Certain engine ad
Justments will be necessary.
Taping headligllr lenses lor trips in countries

W!/11 leh-hand uaffic
Fault diagnosis
~Ir
Conditioning (A/C-ACC)
I a fault oocurs in the Air Cond~ioning sys

em. you can carry out the following checks
ourself. If the fault pen;ists, however, you
hould contact an authorized Saab dealer.
MPORTANT:
IYhen the Air Conditioning system is in opiratlon, moisture from the air will condense
>n the evaporator. When the car is then
>arked, this condensation will drip off the
vaporator and form a small pool of water
in the ground.
nadequate cooling capacity
Check that the temperature and air dis

tribution controls a1e set property. See
the section headed "Clima1e-con1rof sys
tem.
>. Check that the condenser (lilted forward
of the radiator) is not clogged with dirt or
Insects.
:. Check that the compressor drive belt is
not slipping.
I. Check 1ha1 the fuses used for the fans
and com!)fessor a1e not blown.
1.
Maintenance and servicing

The car should be taken to an authorised
Saab dealer once a year for servicing of
the Air Conditioning system.
The compressor drive belt should always
be chec~ell al every routine S11rvloe.
Condenser and radiator must be kept
Clear of insects and other dirt. When
washing the car. use a hose to spray the
radiator and condenser (mounted in front
of the radiator) in order to flush away any
dirt or other foreign matter. Spray through
the grille al the front of the car and from
Inside ofthe engine bay. Do not use high
pressure equipment. Do not use a hose
when the engine Is hot
Never place a fine-mesh net or any other
form of scr~nlng in front of lhe radiator
since this will drastically reduce Its cooling
capacity. You can. however. use a radiator
protector during extremely cold weather.
During the winter months. the NC system (applies to the manually Climate system) should be run for 5-1 o minutes once
or rwice a month while driving at cruising
speed after the car has warmed up. This
Is 10 !)fevent deterioration of the 11aske1s
and seals in the compressor which are
lubricated by means of a lubricant circulated w~h the refrigerant.
IMPORTANT: Remember Illa! the NC sys
rem cannot be run when the outside tern
perature is below we.
~
Technical data 135
Technical data
G10$$ welptlt --~
Dimensions and weights

Overall lenglh. ind bumpers
Overall Width
Overal heigh!
Maximum height when the soh lop Is
operated (Cabrlolel)
Wheelbase
Number ol seats. incl. driver
Coup6
and 5-door
-_
-Conve<tble
_ __
__
__
Washer fluid reservoir capacr1y _ _
Turning drcle
wall lo wall _ _ _ __ _ __
ke<b to ketb - - - - - - - Boo! length

rear seat upright
Coupe and 5-door - - - - rear seat folded.
Coupe and 5-door - - - - rew seat upright Convertille _ _
Boot volume as pe< SAE
With parcel shelf.
Coup6 and 5-dcor - - - - entire back seal folded.
Coupe and 5-doOr _ _ __ _
Convenble,hoodup _ _ _ __
Convertllle. hood down _ _ __
0 :i: !14AB AUTOUD61tE AB
4637 mm
1711 mm
1436 mm
approx. 2200 mm
2600 mm
5
4
4.81
11.1 m
10.Sm
973mm
P'""'lled load ("1 addrtlon., .,._, gross weogtc ~ weq,1

~ Nt lhe maximum petmlMd u:le load. hont and tNt m~ not be
tNCI lclld
lM -
kg_,
""""""'"*'
kal1l weJghl ,........, wtlghl 70
are se1 out In 1t'll tl0$1IU0n documtnta.
Chassis numlw plll9 In eng/n6
end load -
Weights
Weight ready 10< driving (indUrles lull
lank. washer nuid. tools and spare
wheel)
1690 mm
734 mm
Coupe _ _ __ __ __
5-door_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Conver1ible_ _ __ __ _
451 dm'
1410 elm'
354dm'
285 elm'
1295-1435 kg
1315-1455 kg
1365-1465 kg
Gross weight - - - - - - -
Coupe----- - Converlble_ _ _ _ _ __
1810-1860 kg
1830-1880 kg
1770-1820 kg
Max. axle load

Front'-~-------Rear
_ __ _ _ _ __ __
1030 kg
850 kg
136 Technical data

Weigh! dllrtlullon
Engine
Kettl welghl. ,_.,,_ _ _ __
Type
Gloss Wliglll. ~ ---

Mu. pennlll9d loed in boolll 11..t>
~
pkll_
4 pasMngn
eecl170
Ilg _ _
____
__
60 Ilg
2.5V&,_ _ _ _ _ _ __
Sex cylncllt, 4
2.0I. 2.3i and 2.0 Tl.Ibo - - - -
CMlthNd C*llllWll
and24 .......
,,_ cylncler, 2
owertlNd C*llllWll.
18 ....... and2
bd asNfts
~ WARf IG
,,.nillld groa W9iglll and axle load llUI be ...
c:Mdld. Nale Iha! . . . ..
n al~ opCIOioal (e.g. ll!Wbw. CO c:hlnger) t1ldl.at Ille load capacity c::on.
lflOi ldinglr.
When canylng a load, alwllyl mab sure 11 is seaJrely las
lened. Thia la etpedaly 11an1 ff !he car is used wllh !he
rear INI folded forward.
r
'"
Fuel i.'lk "'*- -
-----
Aeeol1me1ided bit grade - - -
68 1
l.IMeded 95
Cy1indef bore
2.0 and 2.3 _ _ _ _ _ __

2.5 vs.________
90mm
81.8 mm
SltOke
2.0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Roal-nck load
Mu. peiiiillled rool-IKk load -
.,...,.....,....,,_ ____
Mu. peimmd .,..., wtgl'll

nillr...., bnllcel. _ _ _ __
Mu. tow bell load - - - - -
100 Ilg
1600 Ilg
7SOkg
75kg
2.3
-_______
- - - -- - -_2..5 vs.
78mm
90mm
79.Smm
SweplvoMne
2.0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2.3 V&.
-_
-_
-_
-__
-2.5
_
___
ldlngspeed
2.0 and
u. _______
2.s vs._________
ROH
minmum 91 RON
900rpm
800rpm
Technical data
Anlitreeze _ __ _ _ _ __
Coolant c:apacily
2.0 and 2.3_ _ _ _ _ __
2.5 V8._ _ _ _ _ _ __ _
Engine VW81on
8.5 lilqt
8.0 lilres
Gn;de ol oil:
Saab Turbo Engine Oil ot en oH lhat mffts the requltementa of

API Service SG and CCMC G4 ot GS.
Oils of the above grldn contain additives suhlble tor the engine.
We ldvlM egelnat the u of othet lddltlvee.
Vlsc:ol/ly:
IOW/30, IOW/40, 5W/30 ot 5W/40.
It th... gtldn are nol avalllble. oH of viscosity I 5W/40 may be
LIHd but not In winier.
It SW grade oils are LIHd, they must be of the synthetic ot seml
synthetic type.
Oil capacity Incl filter (lot oil change).
2.0 lhrH _ _ _ __ _ __
2. 3 lhres ~nc;I. oil cooler) _ __
2.3 lrtrH (excl. oil COOier) - - -
137
4 .0 litres
4 .3 ll1res
4 .0 lhres
2.5 va_________ 4.5 lhres

Turbo 2.0 _ _ _ _ _ __
4 .0 lilres
ln/flOtl engine. 2.0

Rating, EEC at 8100 rpm._ __
Max IOrqUe, EEC al 4300 rpm_ _

Compre$1Jon ratio - - - - -
130 hp (98 kW)
1n Nm (18.0 kglm)
10.1 :1
ltf:1lor! engine. 2.3

Rating, EEC at 5700 rpm_ __
Max torque. EEC at 4300 rpm_ _
Compession ratio - - - - Tutbo engine. 2.0

Rating. EEC al 5500 rpm (man.)_
Rating, EEC al 5750 rpm (auto.)_
Max torque (man.),
EEC al 2100 r p m - - - - Max torque (auto.).
EEC al 2000 rpm-- - - Compiession ralio - - - - -
/tYe<:fion engine, 2.5 VB

Rating, EEC at 5900 rpm._ __
Max torque. EEC at 4200 rpm_ _
Compression ratio - --
150 hp (110 kW)

210 Nm (21.4 kglm)
10.5: 1
185 hp (138 kW)

185 hp (136 kW)
263 Nm (28.8 kglm)
230 Nm (23.5 kglm)
9.2:1
170 hp (125 kW)

227 Nm (23.1 kglm)
10.8:1
138 Technical data

Drive belts
Electrical system
Vobge _ _ __ _ _ __ _
12 v
EnQlne versa>
Overal lenq!h
Ba!te<y capacity - - -- - -
60Ah
1.4 kW
'O and '3 W1!hou1 A/C comp<eSsor _

2.0 and 2.3 wrth A/C compressor _
2.5 V6 wtthou1 A/C compressor _ _
2.5 V6 wtth A/C compressor
2012 mm
2627 mm
1900 mm
Slatter motor - - - - -- -
Al1emator rating
2.0 and 2.3 withoul A/C _ _ __
2.0 and 2.3 wi1h A/C - - - -
'5 V6._ _ __ _ __ __
70A/1 4 v
90A/14 v
120 A/14 v
2287 mm
Flnng sequence
,0 and 2.3_ _ __ _ _ __
'5V6._ _ _ _ __ _ __
(~
Spai1c plugs
2.0i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _
2.3i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
'O Turbo _ _ __ _ _ __
'5V6_ _ _ __ _ __ _
EleclrOde gap
2.0i/2.31 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2.0 Turbo _ __ _ _ _ __
'5V6_ _ __ _ __ __
'
NGKBCPSEV
(precious melal)
NGK SCP 6EV
(precious metal)
NGK BCPR 7ES
llosc:h FR8 LDC
(normal driving)
llosc:h FR7 LDC
(heavy driving)
0.6mm
1.0mm
o.emm
Technical data 139

Speed (km/h) at 1000 rpm
Manual gurbox
Type
Gelltlox oi (for 10pping up)
5Speed a lsynchromesh w\lh
Integral final drive

and diflerenlial
Mine<al oil to API
SG. SF/CC or
SF/CD. SAE 10W/30
or 10W/40
ME-marteta: SHPO
B.P. Vanelus F.E.
"
capacity
Speed (km/h) a1 1000 rpm
In 51h gear
2.0 1
2.3 1
Turbo
V6
lOW/30 or 15W/40
1.s fitres
Tuit>o
V6
40
40
Spmg type, front and rear

Max defteclion of springs:
Front
Rnr
o~.
front and rear
Brakes
Foolbrake (ABS)
and dillerential
PR N 032 1
7.2 lilm
3.25 litres
ATF Dexron II
ME-markets: ATF
Oexron II E
Coil springs
163mm
2 12 mm
Gas-filed telescopic
dan..,ers
Hychullc cisc brakes

wilh vacuum servo.
ciagonally spltt
40
Eleetronlcally
43-44
SU9pen1lon
39-40
42
controlled 4-spffd,
Wiii\ IOrqUe conve<ler
Sela clot lever posltiona

on c:apao1y (to1a1)
on capacily (for ctianQlng)
Grade of oil
40
36
Automatic tra111111lulon
Type
in 41h 9118'
2.0 1
2.3 1
H.......
Brake fluid
Outside diame1er ol discs:
Front
Rear
Total friction area ol brake padt:
Front
Raar
c:lrcuils
Ads on rear wheel$
ToOOT4
284mm
260mm
204 cm
92cm"
140 Technical data

8111 tng
NunW ol IUms, loc:IHO-lock
2.0 Tlrilo Ind 2.5 V6_ _ __
2.0lnd2.3~---
Power Sl89rfng ftuld - - - --
Fluid 1890
Con.,.:t..,.,.
...... - - -Spate.._.
lar ME _ _ __
Tyre sizes
900 2.0i -------~
900 2,3i, V6, Cabriolet
----
900
-_
-_
-_
-_
-_900 Tlrilo
Tulbo. opllon
~spare wheel
8. 15
8.5. 16
4.0 x 15
Bx 15
185165R 15H
195160R 15V
195/60 R 15 V
205/50 R 16 W
Tl15170 R15
mz--------~
mze
1or ME _ _ _ __ __
185165H
Max
drMng_
cistance
Max speed
_____-_Wlnllrtyre saes
For wheel 8 J 15" H2 - - - For...,... s 112 J x ur H2 _ __
_ __ _ __ _
~clllinl
on11ir.._..
Tyre size
Forward
Rear
bar/mi
bar/Dsl
2. 11311
2,1131
2.4135
2.2/31
2.4135
2.8138
2.3133
2.1/30
2.5136
2.5136
2.7139
2.1/30
2,2/S1
2.4135
185165 R15 H
sizes-- - - - - -
.._. . . -
1.5t05 mm
3.0
3.4
Saab Power Steering
WhMls 11111 tyrM

Wheel
From wheal alig11men1

Toe-<n, .._..ci btlla H11 wheels _
nol be ....
3500km
80km/h
185165 R 1ST M+S

195/60 R 1ST M+S
205/50 R 16H M+S
G.lnnebo 7EX
195180 R15 V
205/50 R16W
185165 R15
Winier iyres
196/60 R15
Winier !yl'ff
205/50 R18
Wlnllt tyres
............
T115/70 R15
Load/llplld (mph)
1'3 pet10flli0-180
Max load/0-180
Max lom'1fl0.210
1'3 peraonsll).180
Max load/0-160
.
Max lom'1 fl0.
1-3 parsons.v-190
Mu load/0-190
Mex lom'1901-3 palOnloO-180
Max loacW-180
Max load/180-190
1'3 persons.1)-180
Max load/0-160
Max load'1 fl0.190
13 pasuns/l>-160
Mu load'0-180
Max load'160-210 '
Mu50
2.7139
2.1/30
2,2131
2.4135
2,2132
2.4135
2.8138
2.3133
2.5r.18
2.7138
4.2/80
2.2131
2.4135
2.2131
2.4135
2.6138
2.3133
2,2132
2.4135
2.8138
2.3133
2.5136
2.7/39
4.2180
Technical data 141
Nameplates and labels

When you con1ac1 your Saab deale<, ft may
sometJmes be imponant to know your ca(s
chassis number, engine number and
gearbox/transmission number,
1 Nameplate lor modltlcatlons (lor recalls
and the like)
2 Chassis number Inside wlndSO'een
3 Body number
4 Gearbox/transmission number
5 Engine number
6 Label for colo<Jr codes (upholste<y and
body) and tyre pressure
7 Chassis number
8 Chassis numbe< (Slamped In car body)
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ln<ficator and wamlng lights

Malnl<fipped beam. switch. 24

Hazard warning lights 26

cate and maintenance . 134

Seat heating control 48

Rool rack load . . . . . 136

Child $8.l ety lock catch . . . . 13

Fuel filler nap . . . . . . . . . 17

Folding down Ille rear seat . . n

Engine bay, Turbo

Chassis number . . . . 141

Banery charge . . . . . . . 112

Washer fluid . . . 113

Engine bay, 2.5 V6

Ignition system 138

Power dislribu1ion panel. . . 120

Brake system . . . . . 139

Power s1eefing . . . 112

Boos1er start using jump lea<js . 104

Washer fluid . . . 113

Danotl'f, moWIQ tti.I

A.Ir CondlUonlng fA.C) wystem:

l*'IONI ~ SYSTEM TO SE SERVICED SY OUAU'1ED

Comp10"Mor oi' 200 ct P,AG ()I $1( 20

t;aUM Mr'IOut it'l(UI'\'

NEVER UM ctWd MM in 1he frOf'f

Secur Cnicl ~WU Ol'Jly WI tM fUI

UM ""f on ~el n'rn grourd

O;angier ot mjury trom l'IO'lo "U PiWU

rn;soNI .....,. """"" tw

Pro'leCI t.hal'D tOOtS

Hood, SMll IOO

hood b9C&IM lflieM C#t cause pwW\11 tn-

NtYer use d*t Mii rt

........ , ........ '.

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Instruments and controls

CenaJn warnings and indicatO<S are tit when

Warning, oil pressure

6 Fuel gouge (.... 1 Tempera11.1re gauge

2 '"dic:at()(I and warnings

5 Pr.....,. gauge (only Tumo -

8 11o..111ng lhe ,,.,

This symbol lights to Indicate that the oil

This synW is li1 when the banory is not

12 Instruments and controls

Brake warning light

You must new< dnve lhe car wt.le this

The brake system must be chedled 1mmed1ately by an authorised Saab deale<

This warning le"1 lights ff a lault has oc

ThlS syml>OI fights when the handbrake is

The brake system wor1<s w'thout ABS

Warning, airbag (SRS

Anti-lock brake warning

Th1S warning text nashes or glows steadily

alytic convener. See alSo page 85. Have

This symbol rights when !here is less lhan

Instruments and controls

OFF Indicator, Traction

ant temperature. low oil pressure or low

This lndlca1or te"1 lWhldl is located 111 the

Indicator, Sport mode