1996 Saab 900 Owners Manual Ng900 (Ocr)

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Instrument panel
1
Mainl~ beam ., 24
Patlcing his . . 24
Oll)'llm8 riving lights. 24
Changing bulls . . . . . . . 115
lndlcat0< and warning lights .

Rev counter . . . . .
Speedometer. . .
Odometer and trii> meter.
Pressure gauge (Tutbo) .
Fuel gauge .
Temperature gauge
11
15
15
15
16
17
16
Trip computer. SID 18

Black Panel. 20
Clod< 20. 22. 23
Washer/Wiper . . . . 27
Rear window wiper . . . . 27
Washer fluid . . . . . 113
Chamge wiper blades
Indicator
. . . t 14
Main/dipped beam. switch. 24

Dirl'Clion indicator
repealef light . 25
Cruise control . . . . . . . 94
Extra lights . . . . 26
Rear log light . :?i;
Manual climate-<:ontrcl
system . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic climate-control
system (ACC) . . .. 31
Care and maintenance . . . t 34
Headfight beam-length
aqusvnent . 25
Dimmer swi1dl 27
Seat heating control . . 48

A5htrays . . . . ..
Cigarette lighter . .
.. 65
. . 65
Exterior
Rool rack load . . . . 136
Convertible. . . . . . . . . . . 66
103
Anachment holes lor rool rack
Body . 128
Sorvool 63
CooYenlble 66
polishing.
Washingand
Wax1!'Sl
Touching up pain!
wO<I< .
Corrosion prevenllon.
Servioe Pr ramme .
128
130
Maximum permissible load . . . . . 135
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130
131
131
Bonnet
Engine bay. waShing
105
128
Central loci<. . . . . 71
Lociong button 71
Bool lod< . . . 72
Child sale1y lock catch . . . . 73

Antilheh alarm . . . . . . . . 73
Fron1 lights . . 115
Headlignt sw itch . . . . . 24
Maln/dlpped boam switch . 24
Direction Indicators . . . 25
Headlight beam-length
adjustment . . 25
Headlight wipers . 114
Changing bulbs 115
Tall li9hls . . 116

Stop lights . . . 116
Light switch . 26
Changing bulbs . . 115
Fuelfiller nap. . . . . . . . . 17
Fuelting 17
Fuel grade 135
Fuel gauge . . . 17
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . 99
Boot . . . .
Fokfing down lhe rear seat . .
Tyres . . . . . . 123
Wheels . . . . . 140
Winter driving ., . . . . . 100
Braking . . . . . . . 95
Compact spare wheel. . 125
Boo1 lid . . . . . . . . .. 79
Compact spare wheel . . 81

Tool kit . . . . . . . . . 81
Lighting . . . . t 15
Interior
Slee<lng . . . . . . . . . 140
Steering wtieel
adjustment. . .
Steering wtieel lock .
Aitbag. . . . . . . .
49
Rearview mirror
Door mirrors .
Make-up mirror
. 49
.. 50
. . 50
. . 83
. 58
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Seat belts . . 51
Seat bett maintenance 127
Seal adjustment
Seat behs . . . .
Seat heating . .
Altbag . . . . . . . 58
Child seats . . . . . . . . 54
Child salety lock catch . 73
Rear seat. ... .
Folding down the
rear seat. . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . .. 54
Upholstery. cleaning . . 127
lntenot lighting
swilch . . . . . . . . . . 64
Interior ligh!Jng, chang.lng
bulbs . . . . . . . . . . 117
Centre console.
Powe< windows
Sunroof
Convertible .
lgnttion switch
Starting the engine
Running In
Parking . . .
Driving In hoVcold climates
. 61
. 61
63
66
83
84
86
98
. 100
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651
Glove compartment.
Gear changing . . . . .
Manual 11earbox. .
Automabe transmission
Saab Sensonic
(automatic dutch) .
. 87
87
88
91
Engine bay, Turbo

and injection engines
(4 cyl)
Warning labels . . . . . . 8
141
Chassis number.
Engine number 141
GeartioX1transm1ss1on
141
number. . . . . .
Colour coding . . . . . 141
Eng111e. desaip11on . . . .
Engine oil.
level-ehecklloppingup
Changing engine oil. . . .
Oil grade. viscosity . . . .
105
108
108
137
Brake syslem
Brake nuld. .
Blake pads .
ABS brakes .
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139
111
111
157
Power dis1nbution panel

Changing fuses . . . .
Fuse lable. . . . . ..
Relays . .. .. ..
120
119
120
121
Ignition system . I Ja
Onve bett . t 13
Alternator . . . 113
Spark plugs . . . . . . 1Ja
Exhauslemission control . 85
Simple tautt diagnosis
(A!CACC) . . . . . t34
112
112
Manual gearbox . . . .
Automa11c transmission .
Gea1boxoa1
transmlssion fluld . . . 109
Geatbox. lechnicat dala . 139
t 12
Banory charge . . . . . . t 12
Boosl sl;lit using jump leads . t 04
Banery . . . . . . . . . . . .
Was/l ef llUid . . . 113
Topping up washer nuld . . . 113

Washor nozzle . . . . . . . . 114
w asher/wiper swi1Ch . . . . . 27
Engine bay, 2.5 V6

engine
Warning labels . . . . . 8
Chassis number .
141
Engine number . ... . . 141
Gearbo"'1ransmission
numb . . . 141
Colour coding . . 141
IQnition system . . . . 138
Orive beh .. . . . . . 113
Alternator . . . . 113
Spal1< plugs . .. t38
Exhaustemlsslon control . 85
Simple fault diagnosis
(AICACC) . . . . . 134
Engine. description .
Engine oil,
~el-checkllopping-up . . . . .
Cnanglng engine oil. . . . . .
Oil grade, viscosity . . . . .
105
108
108
137
Btal<e system . . 139

Brake Huid. . 111
Brake pads . . . 111
ABS brakes . . . . . 157
Traction Control System
(TCS) . . . . . . . 96
Power distribution panel 120

Changing fuses . . . . 119
Fuse table . .... . 120
Relays.. .. . 121
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~'~---1 Coolant,
level-check/lopping-up . , 110
Changing coolant . t 10
Radiator .. . . . . . 136
Ternpe<arure gauge . . . . 16
Oriwlg in hot climate . 100
Power steering . . . . 112
Clutch . , , , 112
Manual ~arbox . . . . . . . 109

AutomatiC llansmssion . . . t 09
Gearbox-oil
t1ansmission-ftuid . . . . 109
Gearbox. 1echnical da1a . . . 139
Banery .... ... ... 112

Battery charge . . . . . . . . . 112
Booster stan using jump leaqs 104
Washer ftuid . . . 113

Topping up washer Huid 113
Washer nozzle . . . . . . 114
Switch. washer/wiper . . . . . 27
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Warning label s
Racfll tOf l1n:
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Cool.ant:
any time
Ntvtt open whtn hot!

&eapng coolant uncstt ptet1Ur1 can
cause senous ""ury
Air
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sy1eitfft:
Rtf'n9eratl1 Unotf high prHkl,.

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tlort
f.dllngs
AC 1ystem
remove thl,_
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Oarigtf OI ll'ljut)' from moving p.vts.
whtn lht beam 11 In unlock.! pos;
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Hood, Sub 900 CQflvtftlble
K hand$ :rtinJ.y from mo'i'ing pans ol lht

hood beclluse lhtse can cowse pttSon.al injury.
Do not rnise or fow9f the hood with ~
OM in tho baCk Mal. This COUlcS resuh ~ Pf'I'
sonal i,..ry ii the head comes rito contact with
ll>tllOOd.
Patsengera.ide alrt>.g
Never use a child MM In
thrt front Stal.
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dl~rfd C"I, !Ot Cl" ll"'il "Q a I t
0' r-o~! r11 ""f l"O"' ei~ r1
- C -r.11 oo 1r-d Jc ,..,us t ~1tc1c::
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& .. WARNING
Jack (label ln certain m1rkets onty}

The faCk is intended Jot use only when changing
wheel$ or fiaing snow Chains.
The wu mus:1be level and lht ~ must be placed on
a firm, aevef $tJriaoe.
NGYet crawl undef the eat when it is raised With 1he
jad<.
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Instruments and controls
Warnings and
indicators
Main instrument
1
Certain warnings and indicators are lit when

you tum on the ignition before starting (see
page 14). When the engine has started,
however, they will be extinguished after a
lew seconds if everything is nonnal.
Main instrument
1 Aevcountef
2 tndlca1ors and warnings
3 Speedometer
4 tndlcators and W31nings

5 Pressure gauge (only Turbo models)
11
6 Fuel gauge (tar4< capacity: 68 nuos)

7 Temperaiure gauge
8 Resetting the ~ me1er
9 Odomete, and lrip meter. electronic:
(mechanical tOf cenain model variants)
Warning, oil pressure

(engine oil)
This symbol lights 10 indicate that the oil

pressure in the engine is too low. If this
symbol Hashes or lights during driving, stop
immediately, switch off the engine and
check the oil level. You must never run lhe
engine while this warning symbol is lit.
W arning, charging
This symbol is lit when the battery is not

bein9 charged by the alternator. If this sym
bol hghts during driving, stop immediately
and switch off the engine.
Check the alternator belt (see page 113).
If the bell is broken or not prope~y tensioned. battery charging and engine cooling will both be unsalislac1ory.
12 Instruments and con trols

Brake warn ing light
This symbol lights when the level in the
brake Ill/Id reservotr drops 100 low If it lights
dunng drMng, stop rmmedatety and check
the brake llu1d level.
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Anti -lock brak e warn ing
This warning 1ex1 lights f a laul1 has OC

curred In the anti-lock braking system. The
brake sysiem conllnues 10 09l!'ate. how
ever, but wi1hou1 lhe ABS lune11on. Con!aCI
an au!horised Saab dealer 10 have !he sys
1em checked.
Warning , cata lytic

conv erte r
<
Ths wam 1ng (which is 1nduded only once
1aln markels) Is hi ii 1he catalylic convener
overhealS (above 825 C). fl Is extinguished
when Ille 1empera1Ure in 1he calalytlc
verter drops back benealh 8 t sc.
con-
WARNING
You must never drive me car wllle !hos

symbol is hgh1ed There is a nsl< ol pos
o>ble braking lailure
The brake sys1em musl be ched<ed ,m.
med ately by an au!honsed Saab dealer
&,
WAR NING
The brake syslem works wrthoul ABS.

bu! !here <S ...:reased probaboilly ol wheel
lock al !he rear The brake system should
be 1mmedia1ety checked by an authonzed Saab worl<shop
IMPORTANT:
ii !he calalylic convener overhealS. It may
indica1e thal some engine component is
faulty. This can seriously damage lhe cat
alylJc converter See also page 85. Have
Ille engine checked by an authorised
Saab dealer.
Warning , airbag (SRS

means Sup plem entary
Res train t System)
Handbrake warn ing
This symbol lights when the handbrake Is
set
This warning 1ex1 flashes or glows sfl!adlty

when a lault has occurred In the SAS sys
1em.
II a faufl occurs it may mean 1ha1 the SAS
sysiem will not be acwa1ed on Ille even! ol
have
a coiliS1on. and you must immedialelyorised
the SAS system checked by an au1h
Saab deale<.
This warning !ext hghts lor a few seconds
when you tum Ille ignition key to Ille DRIVE
f)OSl!JOn to indicate thal Ille SRS system rs
actlve. it ls extinguished ahOr 3-4 seconds.
Indic ator, fuel
This symbol tighls when !here is less than

about IO r,11115 ol fuel in !he lank (main inslrumeni 2) or 8 l11res (main ins1tumen1 1).
Central warning
This symbol lights and a ding-dong signal
sounds simuhaneously when a lautt has
occurred in any system that atlects car
N lety. This symbol lights when a warning
Is issued for any ot the toltowing systems:
ABS system
SRS system (airbag)
Handbrake (at speeds above 3 mph/
5 km/h)
tootbrakes
Engine and efeClncaJ systems (high coot
ant temperature. low oil pressure or low
battery voltage)
OFF indicato r, Traction

Control System
(cars with 2.5 V6 engines )
This indicator lights when the TractJon Con

1101 System has been turned ott using the
TCS OFF button. IMPORTANT: The Trac

tion Control System is turned on automab
cally each time the engine is started. See
page 96 .
This indicator is also lighted when an error
has occurred in the TraCbon Control Sys
tern, and here the indicalor cannot be ex
tinguished by pressing the TCS OFF but
ton. The system must then be checked by
an authoflsed Saab dealer.
Indicat or for Traction

Control System (TCS)
(cars with 2.5 V6 engines)
This indicator text (which Is located in the
rev counter) lights when the Traction Con
l10I System is ac:tJvated and operating. see
page 96.
Fault indicato r, engine
This warning text is lighted when a taull OC

curs in the Juel injection system or Ignition
system. You can still drive the car, but with
limned performance. Both ot these systems
must be checked by an au!honsed Saab
dealer.
Indicato r, Sport mode

On a car with automabe transm1sS1on. this
indicator lights when you press the SPORT
bunon on the selector lever knob.
In the Sport modo, the transmission remains longer in gears (D, 3. 2. and 1)
The Sport mode can be disengaged by
pressing the SPORT button a second bme.
See also page 90.
Indicato r, Winter mode

On a car with automatic transmission, this
indicator lights when you press the WIN
TER bunon (while the selector lever is at
the D poS1b011).
When the car is in the Winter mode. nstarts
in 3rd gear thus malung it eaS1er tor the ty
res to get a grip when driving conditions are
slippery.
The Winter mode can be disengaged by
presSlng the WINTER button a second
trne. See also page 90.
Indicato r, cruise control

This symbol hghts when cruise control Is
enabled.
13
Indicato r, CHECK
messag e
This indicator text lights when a message

is shown on the SID onstrument. Aro audible
signal is heard somultaneousty.
14

Fault Indicator,
transmission
On a car wilh automn11c 1ransm1ssion. this
warni09 1ex1 Is lit if !here is a fault in the

1ransrrusslon. SWttch the ign~ion off and on
again and lhen check to see wl>elher the
indicator Is sUll lighted. It lhe fauk persists.
you can drive the car but gearchanging
quality will have deteriorated. The transmis sion must be checked by an authorised
Saab dealer.
Indicator, main beam
This indicator lights while lhe main beam Is

on.
Indicator, main beam and

parkin g lights
This symbol 6ghts when the main beam and

parl<ing lights are lrt (even 1n lhe Black
Panet mode).
This symbol is fined only in cenain mart<ets.
1::11
Washer fluid indicator

light
This light will come on when lhe washer

fluid In the reservoir needs replenishing.
Mobile telephone and comm unl

cations radio, see page 43.
Lightin g check , main instrument
The lolloWtng warnings and lndoca1ors must
lighl when you swi1ch on the ign~ion before
stan1ng. They should be extinguished when
the engine s1ans
IMPORTANT:
Wilen lhls lndicalaf llghos. you should move
levef to posillOn 2 IO pr....-.t
Ille -
neede11 wear on the tran:sml $IQ\.

You rooat noc drive w\th a traitr 'caravan
anached while this lndicatOf Is 111.
Indica tor, open door
This symbol lights rt any door os are no1

dosed.
The followin g indk:otors are only provoded
in CBI$ havrng a type t Saab lnformal!On
Display.
Indica tor, rear l og fight
This symbol lights when lhe rear log ligh1 is

111.
Indica tor, faulty bulb
This symbol lighls II !here Is n faulty bulb in

one of the front main/dipped beam headlights. the stop lights or the tail lights os
blown. Replace the bulb.
1 C..s-T CS
2 CAt1 wtth au1oma11c tranltnlUIOf'I

3 Cara with tn1ln Instrument 2
Rev counter
The rev counter shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute.
A safety cutout function (interruption of fuel
supply) limits engine speed within 1he red
zone. See below.
Engine
2.0i
2.3i
2.0 Turbo
2.Si V6
Cut-ou1 speed
66()()
rpm
6460 rpm
6 190 rpm
6510 rpm
Speedometer
Odometer and trip

meter
The odometer shows the distance driven in
miles. The trip meter shows this distance in
miles and tenths.
Resetting button
On cars with electronic odometers and trip
meters this button has two functions:
If ignition is sw~ched on, the trip meter is
reset.
If ignition is switched otl, the display used
for 1he odome1er and !tip meier is

briefly.
15
I~
Since the speedometer signals come from

the ABS sys1em wheel sensors. speedom
e1er readings are very precise.
16 Instruments and controls

ft the needle moves to the red zone repeal
edly. slOI> as soon as posstble and check
the coolant level.
/1::,.
WARNING
Neve< open the expansion lank hler cap

while the engine is hot
Pressure gauge
(Turbo)
Temperature gauge
This 1emperarure gauge shows the engine
coolant temperature. The needle should
normally be at the centre of the scale zone.
If the needle moves towards the red zone
{sometimes occurs when outdoor air tam
peratures are high or when the engine is
heaVJly loaded). you should use the highest
possible gear and the lowest possible eng111e speed {rpm). Moreover. you should
avoid changing down.
II the needle moves 10 the red zone even
when you comply wT1h the at>ove. stop the
car and atlow the engine 10 idle. II the nee
die stdl remains 1n the red zone. stop the
engine.
This pressure gauge shows the pressure in

the inlet manaold. At tow load and during
engine overrun {engine b<ak1ng) a vacuum
p<evails in the inlet manitold. whereupon
the needle moves into the white zone. At
higher rpm and higher toads. the turbo
charger creates an overpressure in the inlet manitold. and the needle enters tho orange tleld. Normally the needle should not
enter the red tield. since a satety system
hm1ts the chalging pressure and p<otects
the engine.
Under certain atmosphenc condlbOns. the
needle can enter the tint part ol the rod
zone w>thout any maltunction having oc
curred.
If. however. the needle repeatedly enters

the red zone and the engine simultaneoUSly
toses powe< (because the safety system is
limiting the charging pressure). you should
contact an authorised Saab dealer right
away.
It car speed exceeds t43 mph (230 kmlh).
acceleration Is limited by lowering the
charging pressure. whereupon the needle
will move towards the centre ot the orange
field. This reduces engine power and thus
the speed ol the cat.
17
IMPORTANT:
Do nol flll luel all 1he way up lhe filler pipe.
The pelrol musl be allowed room lor ex
pans.on (needed during hot wealher for
example).
Fuel Rl~r flap
Fuel gauge
Fuelling
The fuel gauge shows 1he amoun1 ol luel

remaining in 1he lanlc. 11 lhe level is low, an
indic:a1or ligh1 in 1he main ins1rumen1 also
ligh1s.
Use 1he CC<Tecl grade ol luel.

The luel filler Hap is localed in lhe righl rear
wing.
lnsen the tuel pump nozzle past the flange
in lhe hller pipe and res1 its firsl posilion
mark (ring. *pimples* or lhe firs! turn ol 1he
spnng) against 1he flange.
Do no1 ~tt lhe nozzle while fil~ng is in
progress. Slop luefhng the lils11ime lhat 1he
nozzle 1nps 10 shu1 ott lhe now of fuel.
The lank holds 68 litres.

Screw on lhe fuel liller cap until you hear a
dis1mct cllclt.
The bes1 way to avoid condensation in 1he
tank (whoch can cause operatoonal dislur
bances) is 10 always keep lhe tank well
filled.
In cold wea1her. tt may be advisable 10 add

carburettor spirit a lew 11mes 10 elimina1e
any condensa1e 1ha1 may have lonned.
.&, WARNING
highly lnllammable and
Is
Pe1rol
can
cause severe burns Never use an ex

posed llame 1n the VlQn<ty of petrol
Never smoke when I ng up wnh
pelrol
Saab Information
Display (SID)
The cv s eq"'pped with the Saab lntorma
t'" Display (SID). This instrument 1ncotp0
rates a number ot lun<:tJons. The 1ndMdual
tuncnons that are supported depend on a)
1he extent ot the car's equipment and b) the
model variant in which SID is installed.
SID 1 presents outdoor temperature and
the time ot day The Saab Audio
System (11 the car has one) also
uses this display.
SID 2 can. in addition to the SID t tune
tions. display eijjht CHECK mes
sages and IWO trip computer tunctlOns.
SID 3 supports. 1n addl!lon to the SID 2
functJons. SID 3 has live more IIIP
computer lunclions (also known as
SCC- Saab Car Computer).
SID 3
Function selection
you
By pressing the button marked can swrtch among the tollow1ng tunct1ons:
TEMP
(outdoor temperature)
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SPD w (speed warmng consisting ot an

audible "ding.
MEmarkets: SPD w has an de
laull setting ot 120 km/h. In addl
too 10 the audible "ding" the
SPD W m the display will flash)
SID 3 (SCC Saab Cllr Computer)
(calculated distance that can be

driven using the luel rema1n1ng in
the tank. based on fuel con
sumpbon cllnng the last 20 mll'I
utes ol dnving)
FUEL o (average luel consumption Since
the latest clearing)
ALARM (alarm function issues three
be<!ps. separated by I-second
pauses)
D.T.E.
By p<ess1ng the + button you can

switch among the lollow1ng lunclions:
DIST
ARRIV
SPO o
(dlStance to t11p destination)

(expected arnval time)
(ave<age speed Since the latest
clearing )
Regardless ot which functJon you have selected. SID automatically activates the out
door temperature function when it Iles be
tween 3"C and -3' C. This also occurs
when the temperature has been outside the
+6"C to -6 C 1nuwal and then returns be
tween 3 C and -3'C.
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WARNING
The SID unrt s !unctions should be set

while yoyr car is stat10nary. Since other
wise you may become distracted 1n 1raf
he.
Setting a function value

t Select the des.red function.
2 Hold the SET button down for at least 2
seconds. whereupon lhe digits wil be
gin to flash and you will hear an audible
s1gnal.
3 lnc1ease or decrease the value ot the
selected function using the + or
- button (you can clear a value by
presS1ng CLEAR).
4 Condude the setting operation by
pressing the SET button brielly.
Instruments and controls 19

Turning the alarm warning and/or
speed warning on and off
1 Select the des11ed function
(alatm warning or speed wamng)
2 - Press CLEAR to iurn the selected
func1lOll ott
- Press SET to tum the selected
function on.
If either the alarm or speed warning lune
tion is turned on. an asterisk ( l appears

at far right in the display. The asterisk ap
pears In the display even when another
!unction has been selected.
Cslculatlng arrival time and

average speed
To calculate arrival hme. you must select
the DIST function a.nd enter the distance to
Ille trip destination. The calculated arrival
time is then ad;usted as the journey proceeds. based on the average speed during
the last 20 minutes ol driving.
You can specify the des11ed average speed
in otder to calculate arr.val time.
1 Select DIST and enter the distance to
Ille trip destinat.on.
2 Select SPD o and entered the desired
average speed.
3 Select ARRIV to read the arrival time.
You can also calculate the speed at which
you should drive to reach you trip destina-
tion at a des11ed arrival time.

1 Selecl DIST and en1er !he d1s1ance to
the trip des11nabon.
2 Select ARRIV and en1er the d&Sl<ed arrrval 1ime.
3 Select SPOo to read the ave<age speed
(alter abOut 10 seconds. the actual av
erage speed will be shown again).
shown throughout t O seconds. alter which

the "previous one W>ll appear again.
Press the CLEAR bunon to remove a mes
sage from the display. Since !his indicates
that 11 has been acl<nowtedged by the
driver. n wiUno1 be shown again belore you
swi1ch the ign.oon ott and then on again.
The following CHECK messages can be
Clearing
Display presents:
TEST BRAKE LIGHTS''
BRAKELIGHT FAILURE
Seep.
116
FRONTLIGHT FAILURE
t 15
REAR LIGHT FAILURE
t 16
CHECK FAN BELT

WASHER LEVEL LOW
113
COOLANT LEVEL LOW
110
TIME FOR SERVICE"
131
To clear. you musl press 1he CLEAR but

ton for al leas! 4 seconds.
The l ollowing functions will be cleared :
, Distance Iha! can be driven on lhe
amounl ol luel remaining In lhe lank.
Average tuel consumpllon (based o~ 10
litres per 1oo km alter the 1a1es1 cleanng).
Average speed
Atrival time
CHECK messages
When a CHECK message 1s 1ssued. an au
dible signal sounds and !he INFO DISPL
text is lighted 1n Ille main instrument. Mote
over. a message rs shOwn on Ille SID in
strument. II more lhan one CHECK mes
sage is issued. a plus sign ( + ) appears to
the lelt of 1he text In !he display. The
CHECK messages are shown in priority sequence (based on how imponant !hey are
considered). II a new l aul1ls de1ected while
anolher is displayed, 1he "new" one will be
shown:
I 16
t 13
., Cannot be deleled by preSSlng CLEAR

t>e<:ause of saletyllegal conslderanons.
Press the b<ake pedal.
21 TuG message 1s 1$$11ed when n remains
600 miles (1000 km) 10 next service (see
your Service Book). The message should
be deleled in connection W>lh regular servicing (see Service Book).
II you service !he car yourself. you can
delete the message by holding down the
CLEAR button tor at leas! 8 seconds.
whereupon SERVICE appears on !he

display and an audible signal is heard.
Clock
When you set the analogue clock using the
two buttons beneath the clock, the digital
clock will be set simultaneously.
You can check the digital clock setting by
pressing the
and + buttons
briefly (me time wll be shown tlvoughout 5
seconds). During this inteival. the cfig1tal
clOCk can be set in me same way as the
other SID functlons.
Alter the battery has been disconnected
(display shOws 12.00/SET CLOCKS), the
clocks must be synchronized as follOws:
t First set the analogue clock and then
the digital clock.
2 Press SET to obtain synchronization
(SET CLOCKS vanishes lrom the display).
For information about how to set the clock
using the radio's RDS signals, see page
43.
Black Panel
The Black Panel function permits you to
enhanee saJety and improve the cafs interior ligh~ng environment while driving at
night. This function reduces the number of
indications appearing on the Instrument
panel. Onlr indicators of interest at the moment aro ln.
When you piess the Black Panel bunon.
only me speedometer is lighted. AJ other

meters are ex1inguished. and their needles
move to zero. The SID cfisplay and the ACC
display are also ex1inguished.
IMPORTANT: All indica1ors. warnings and
CHECK messages continue to function
normally.
Even in the Black Panel mode. however,
the areas associated with the following situ~ons are ighted on the instrument panel:
When you set me radio. SID and ACC
display. the new sanings are shown ternporanly throughout 1O seconds.
When a CHECK message is acllvated In
SID. It Is shown.
At high engine speeds (over 5500 rpm)
the rev counter hghts-up and remains illuminated until engine speed drops.
When the fuel remaining in the tank drops
below 15 litres. Ille fuel gauge lights (together With the temperature gauge and
the charging pressure gauge).
At abnormally high engine temperatures,
the temperature gauge lights (together
with the fuel gauge and charging p<essure gauge).
At abnormally high charging pressures.
the chafVlng pressure gauge lights (together with the temperature gauge and
fuel gauge).
You can restore normal instrument panel
lighting by pressing the Black Panel button
again.
Changing the measurement units:

SID suppo<ls tour sets of measurement
units:
METRIC
km
IMP. t
miles
IMP. 2
miles
km/h
mph
mph
us
miles
mph
us galons
Wes
gallons gallons
-c
-c
24-hour
clock
12
hour
clock
t2
hour
clock
t2hour
clock
You can change to a different set ol measurement units by piessing CLEAR and
SET tor 2 seconds. whereupon you hear an
audible signal.
Set the desired sat of measurement uni1s
by pressing the - button.
SID retums to its normal mode a) when you
press SET or b) 5 seconds after you have
made the senlng.
Changing the language

SID can display CHECK messages in E"'
glish. German. French, Spanish. Italian and
Swedish. To change the language, you
press CLEAR and SET simultaneously
throughout 2 seconds, whe<eupon you will
hear an audible signal.

Set lhe desked language by pressing lhe
.+ bunon.
SID returns 10 its normal mode a) when you
press SET or b) 5 seconds alter you llave
made 1he setting.
SID 2
.' .
..
Display presenlS:
TEST BRAKE LIGHTS"
By pressing lhe INFO bunon you can switch

among the following functions:
BRAKELIGHT FAILURE
FRONTLIGHT FAILURE
{outdoor temperature)
{calculated distance thal can be
driven using the luel remaining
in lhe 1ank. based on fuel consu1T4llion during 1he last 20 min
utes ol driving)
FUELo {average fuel consumplion suice
the latest cleanng)
The lollOW1ng functions will be cleared:
Regardless of which funclion you have selected. SID 2 aulomalically act1va1es lhe
ou1door 1empera1ure lunclion when ii lies
beiween 3' 0 and -30. This also occurs
when 1he 1empera1ure has been outside 1he
+6' C 111 ~c interval and returns again
beiween ..:ic and -3'C.
When a CHECK message is issued. an au

dible signal sounds and the INFO DISPL
tex11ights in the main instrument. Moreover.
a message is shown on the SID Instrument.
II more than one CHECK message is
present. a plus sign { + ) appears to the lelt
of the teX1 in the display. The CHECK mes
sages are shown in priority sequence ~.e.
based on how 1mponan1 they are considered). II a new fault is delected while another is displayed. lhe "new' one will be
shown lhr~hout t 0 seconds, alter which
lhe "previous one will appear again.
TEMP
D.T.E.
Clea ring
To clear. you must press the CLEAR but
Ion for at least 4 seconds.
Press the CLEAR button 10 delete a mes

sage from the display. Since lhrs shows lha1
~ llas been acknowledged by the dnver. ~
will not be shown again belore you switch
lhe ignition ott and then on again.
The lollowing CHECK messages can be
shown:
'
Selecting a function
Distance that can be driven on lhe

anicunt of fuel remaining in the tank.
Average fuel consumption (based on 1o
litres per 100 km alter lhe lates1 cleanng).
CHECK mes.s ages
21
- Seep.
1t6
t 16
115
REAR LIGHT FAILURE

CHECK FAN BELT
11 6
113
WASHER LEVEL LOW

COOLANT LEVEL LOW
113
110
TIME FOR SERVICE"'
131
> Cannot be deleted by pressing CLEAR

because of salety~egal consideralions.
:n This message is issued when ii remains
600 miles (1 oookm) 10 neX1 service {see

your Service Book). The message should
be deleled In connection wi1h regular ser
vicing (see Service Book).
tt you service the car yourseH. you can
delete the message by holding down lhe
CLEAR button for at least 8 seconds.
whereupon SERVICE appears on the
display and an audible signal Is heard.

Clock
You caJl se1 lhe correct lime using tile two
buttons benealh lhe clock (see also page
20).
Black Panel
The Black Panel function permas you to
enhance safety and improve the car's interio1 lighbng environment whole driving at
night. This functoon reduces lhe number of
indications appearing on the instrument
panel. Only indicators of interest at the moment are lighted.
When you press the Black Panel button.
only the speedometer is lighted. All other
meters are eJCbnguished. and their needles
move to zero. The SID instrum ent and Che
ACC display are also ext1ngu 1shed.
IMPORTANT: Alt Indicators. warnings and
CHECK messages continue functioning
normally.
Even in Che Black Panel mode. however.
Che areas associated wirh rhe lollowing sit
uaoons are lighted on the instrument panel:
When you set the radio. SID and ACC
display. the new settings are displayed
temporanly throughout 1O seconds.
When a CHECK message is activated 1n
SID. 1t is shown.
At high engine s~eds (over 5500 rpm)
lhe rev counter tights-up and remains illuminated unnl engine Sj)&Qd drops.
When the fuel remaining in the tank drops

below t 5 lrttes. tho fuel gauge lights (lo
gerher w11h !he temperature gauge and
the charging pressure gauge).
At abnormally high engine 1omperatures.
the temperature gauge lights (togelher
Wlth lhe luel gauge and charging pres
sure gauge).
At abnormally high charging pressures.
lhe charging pressure gauge tights {lo
gerher with !he temperature gauge and
fuel gauge).
You can restore normal insln;ment panel
lighbng by pressing the Bladt Panel button
again.
Chan ging the meas ureme nt units
SID suppo'1S tour sets of measurement
units:
METRIC
km
kmlh
litres
c
24hour
dock
IMP. t
miles
mph
--
IMP. 2
miles
mph
us
mtles
mph
gallons gallons US gallons

F
c
'F
12hour
f2t2
hour
clock
hour
clock
dock
You can change 10 a differenl sec of mea

surement units by pressing CLEAR and
INFO for 2 seconds. whereupon you will
hear an audible signal.
Set the desired set of measurement uni1s

by pressing the INFO button.
SID returns to rts normal mode atter about
5 seconds.
Chang ing the langu age
SID can display messages in EngUsh. G9fman, French. Spanish. ltahan and Swedish.
To change 10 the desired language. you
first press CLEAR and INFO tor about 2
seconds. whereupon an audible signal will
be heard.
Set the desued language by pressing the
CLEAR-button.
SID returns to rts normal mode aher about
5 seconds.

Outdoor temperat ure
SID 1
When you switch on the Ignition. the out

door temperatur e appears on the display.
You select Celsius or Fahrenheit degrees
by pressing the two buttons beneath the
cloCk sunuhaneousl)I lor at least 2 seconds
Clock
The 1ns1111ment is provided with an ana
1ogue clock that is set usuig the buttons be
neath the cloCk lace.
Outdoor temperatu re
When you switch on the ignition. the out
doOr temperature appears on the display.
You selec:I Celsous or Fahrenheit degrees
by pressing the tw0 buttons beneath the
clock simultaneously lor at least 2 seconds.
SID r wi//>oUI radio display
SID 1 with a display used f or the

radio
This type of 1ns1111ment is provided in cars
having main mswment 1 and either Audio
System 2 or Audio System 3.
In addition to an anat09ue clock and out
door temperature. the Instrument presents
information from the Audio System and cer
1a1n CHECK messages.
Clock
This type of instrument has an analogue
cloek that is set using buttons located be
neath the clock face.
CHECK message s
When a CHECK message Is issued. an au
dible signal sounds and a message ap
pears 1n SID.
If two or more check messages are present.
a plus sign ( + ) lights to the left ot the text
in the display.
Each CHECK message appears through
out 1o seconds.
The lollowlng CHECK messages can be
shown:
Oispla11 presents:
6RAKELIGHT FAILURE
See o.
116
FRONTLIGHT FAILURE
115
REAR LIGHT FAILURE
t 16
TEST BRAKE LIGHTS
116
24
Headlights and
parking lights
Parking tights
The parl<.lng lights can be switched on, irrespective ol the position of the ignition key.
The parl<lng lights should only be used
when the car is stationary.
. . Headlights
Tho headlights go on when you tum the ignition key to the ON position. and the headlights go off when you turn it to the OFF position.
MP+
The lightin g l s off
FulVdi pped beam switch ing

To switch between full and drpped beam,
move the stalk towards the steering wheel
(to position 2).
t Main beam signal

2 Full/dipped beam cwrtdllng
Main beam flash signal

You can llash tho main beam by moving tho
stalk to position t . The main beam remains
on unbl you release the stalk.
Light switch
Follow-Me-Home light
When the Follow Me Home function is se-
lected. the dipped beam comes on about 30

seconds alter !he drivo(s door rs closed.
After swi tching off the ignition and opening
the door. move the stalk to position 2. Then.
a the driver's door is closed Wlthin 30 seconds. the dipped beam will light and remain
on for about 30 seconds.
Instruments and contro ls 25

The four switch posilions correspond 10 the
lollowing loads:
Pos. Number of
occupan1
Load
13 occupanis in Wilhout load
C8l (max.irrMJm ot
adult in rear)
23 in rear and max 30kg

~s one In
2
2~ wt
3 (a)
3(b) t-4
Headlight beam-length adjustment

This system permtts you to set the correct
headlight beam length lor different loads.
The system consists ol an actuat0< motor
at each cl the he<Kt"oghts and a switch on
the instrum en1 panel. The saning musl be
made while lhe ignition is turned on.
The basic headlighl selling mus1 be made
using equipment designed espeaally lor
1his purpose .
rear seal
'0-80 ~ in bool
max load In bool
max load In boot
plus trailer 0< car..
van
Direction indicDrors
1 Roght <Wedion lndlca!Oll
2 !Aft d<ec<>on - -
Direction indicators
The slalk has a spring-return positlon tha1
enables the indica1ors 10 be used convenienlly lor changing lanes or ovenaklng. In
addillon !here is a fixed poslllon used for
1uming which causes the lndlcalors 10 remain on until canceled automa1ically by the
steering wheel. The assooaled repeater
light on the ins1rument panel will Hash at lhe
same rate as the direction indicalor.
The Individual repeater lights in the main
ins1rumen1 flash al 1he same ra1e as the as
sociated direcllon indica1ors.
5
i'i1!J1
warned in ample lime. II visibility is ob

structed or if you are near lhe top of a hill or
the like. the distance should be longer.
QO:O~
f80~ 531 7 .
CI)
CIIJ J
'-
iol1.
Hazard warning lights

When this button is pressed. all direction
indicator lights will flash SJmullaneously.
and a symbol in the button also Hashes. If
the ignition Is turned on, both direction In
dlcator repeater lights In the main lnstru
ment also ftash.
Hazard warning lights must only be used H
the car. because of a collision or break
down, conslilul es a danger or obstruction
to other road users.
&
WARNING
Oo not forget to set out a warning lnangle.

The warning uiangle mtl$t be placed along
the side of the road 50 100 metres behind
the car so that approaching vehicles will be
Rear fog light

To turn on !he rear fog light press !he rear
fog light button on the insltUme nt panel
(headlights must be turned on).
Always comply w ith applicab le regula
tlons regardin g the use of the rear fog
light
Extra fog lights In the front spoiler

Certain models have extra tog lights m the
front spoiler. They should be used when
wealher conditions red..:e vosibihty.
&
WARNING
AVOld following the tail lights ot the veh1

de ahead of you when viSlbillly is poor If
the vehide ahead were 10 brake unex

pectedly. an accident resulting in p0<
could occur.
sonal
,,.,ry
Instrument
illumination
The 1ntensrty of the insuumen1 tllumtnallOn
is regulaled by means of a d1mme< switch
located al leh on the insuument panel. See
also lhe Black Panel informanon on page
22.
1 Wlnctsctt tn wtper, 1ntermrcen1 openuion.

Here, lhe wipe'' maka a sang1e swe~ 11 Inter
vats~ a tow seconc:l$. lntemwnen1 wiping Is
ffPtC:il t)y advantageous in l.ghl 1a..n or drtUJt.
2 Windscreen Wlpet'S. low speed
3 W1ndSCrHn wtpetl , high $peed
Ille wrdsaHn and htad.gha
Waslwlg
...,.no
When wasi.nglwiping of the windscreen

and headlights ends. the wipers make a
single sweep aher a few seconds 10 wipe
away any remnants of lhe washer fluid.
Rear window wiper/washer (option)
Wipers and washers

Windscreen
lnterm.nent ~ng starts w~h a double
sweep. followed by single sweeps.
Between posttions Oand 2 there is a springretum position al which the windscreen wipers make a single sweep.
Rear window washing and wiping are car

ried oul using the same stalk sw11ch as tha1
used f0< wash1ng!Wiping lhe windscreen
and headlights.
TlllS Stall< has IWO additional Swtlches. 0NJ
OFF !\] and T
1 tnuttm1tten1 ~ flat
27
w:ndow
2 Wastwlg o.nd W\Plng the rear window
ln1erminen1 wiping Is ob1ained at the ON

position (wiper starts with a double sweep).
washing and wiping are
~
At posl!Jon
oblamed. Aher a few sweeps the wiper
slops or reverts to 1nterminen1 wip.ng (1f
previously selected). When wash1ng1Wtp1ng
of the rear window ends. the wiper makes a
single sweep atter about 15 seconds 10
wipe away any remnants of washer fluid.
Between 1he OFF and ON posilions !here
is a springretum posilion at which the rear
window wiper makes a single sweep.
The rear Window wiper synchronizes rtself
with the windscreen wiper aher 1n1erm1nen1
wiping has been selected for both.
Mii ii
Climate-control
system
There we two versions of the climate con
trol system. One is manually controlled.
The other. which is automatic. 1s caled Au
tomatic Climate Control (ACC). NC (Air
Conditioning) is available as an option with
the manual system.
Fresh air is drawn through an intake al the
bottom edge of the windscreen. II passes
through an efficient filter before being ad
nutted to the climate control system and
into the cabin. Air is evacuated 111a an outlet
located at nght behind the rear bumper.
Manual climatecontrol system
W\W
Fan
air change in the cabin is reg
of
rate
The
ulated by means of the Ian switch (four d1f
ferent speeds). To inc.ease the air velocity,
you tum this switch clockwise.
Temp eratu re contro l
The temperature of the incoming air IS reg
ulated steplessly by means of the temper
ature control .
A ir d istribu tion
The air dis111bution control is used 10 direc1
Incoming air to the defroster, the panel
vents and the lloor vents.
""Cold i..,wog (AIC)
2 EJectrical'/ heatsd rear window
Electr ically heate d rear

w and door mirro rs
windo
--This button is located in the dimate-control
system panel. A light-emitting diode in the
button lights 10 Indicate that the heal Is on.
Always tum the heating off as soon as the
rear window is luly demisted. Normally. this
heating is turned off automatically attar
about 12 minutes.
AVOid placing sharp objects on the parcel
shell since they can damage the heating
wires tt they scrape against the window . Oo
001 turn on the rear window heating before
starting the engine.
3 R&dn:ulatlon
This control can be set 10 intermediate po-
sitions between the three main poS1tt0ns.

thus permitting air 10 be divided between
the lloor and windscreen (defroster) or be
tween the tloo< and panel. To avoid a cold
draught from the side windows when the
control is at the defrosier or floor position. a
small amoun1 of air flows out of the panel
vents.
The panel vents can be turned 10 change
the direction In which the air Hows.
A knob on each ot the panel vents permits
individual regulation of the air flowing from
them.
Since the air vents for the rear side win
dows receive their a~ from the floor ducts.
you should select the defrosterlfloor com
bination when you want 10 demist the rear
side windows.
r4
Air recirc ulatio n
This button Is used 10 Bill close lhe reg

ulat air Inlet, whereupon only cabin (no
fresh air) air circulates through the ventila
tion system.
Air recirculation can be used 10 coot the
cabin air quiokly when air temperatures are
extremely high and also 10 shut out mal
odourous air.
Note that air recirculation should not be
used In winter since It permit.a mist to
form on the Insides of the windows.
MM Air Conditioning (A/C) (option)
Delroster
Air Conditioning is combined wilh the car's regular climate-control

system. and it is turned on when you push the B
bunon ii the
Ian switch is at any of posttions t-4. A timing relay delays the tum
ing on of the /VC somewhat (while the engine is idling) so tha11here
will be enough time for 1he engine to increase its rpm.
Air Conditioning can be used at outdoor temperatures down to
02'C. At very heavy engine loads (throttle butterfly more 1han 85
% open). the /VC is automatically 1Umed ott. It is turned back on
again when the engine load drops.
c:::J
To provide comfort in summer. Saab recommends sening the air

distribution knob two s1eps beneath 1he Floor position.
In winter, Saab recommends sening 1he air distribution knob two
s1eps to the left of the Defroster position.
.. """
Setting for different weather types
Air vents. panel
1 Adius:ting the direction
.,.
2 Adjus""V Cho -
ol u
Setting for extreme cold

When starong a cold engine select fan pos~.on 2 and de~oster set
ting to warm the cabin as quickly as possible and to demist the
windscreen.
When the eng"'e has wanned up so that the temperature gauge
needle has moved. fan po51110n 3 can be selecied. When the wind
screen is mlstfree, the air distnbut1on control should be turned two
steps to Ille left.
The engine
Engine~ ome depends on Ille rype of dnvong.
warms up more slowly in town d11V1ng wt1h hogh gear and low rpm
1han outOftown driving with higher rpm.
Do not use Ian position 4 as this ts mainly lnlended tor cooling lho
cab'" qutd<Jy on the summer.

tons simultaneously lor at least 2 seconds.
During the warm-up phase, and to ensure optimal demisting in cold weather,
the centre panel vent should be closed
unless you want warm air Howing across
your lace.
During the 0001-<!own phase In hot
weather, the panel vents should be open.
Automatic Climate
Control (ACC)
ACC (Au1omalic Climate Control) maintains
the desired cabin 1empera1ure au1omati
cally, regardless of what 1he outdoor 1em
peralure may be.
The system changes 10 the preset temper
ature as quicl<ly as possible.
Note 1h1t the cabin will not heat or cool
l aster II you select a temperature higher
or lower than what Is desired.
To obtain 1he best possible air conditioning
when using ACC. the windows and the sun
rool (11 ihere is one) must be closed. More
over. the panel vents must be open.
The temperature shown in lhe display is no1
the actual temperature. Instead, h corresponds to an oco.rpanfs physical perception ol the preset temperature gMng due
regard to the cabin's present air velocity.
relative humidity. sunlight exposure etc.
You can se1 the temperature whhin a ts27'C range. In addition, the system can be
set 10 HI (max heating and max Ian speed)
01 LO (max cooling and max Ian speed). Al
the HI and LO senings. however, you cannot select AUTO.
There
The nom\81 saning will range lrom 20 to

23'C. depending on what you prefer and
the type of dolhes you are weanng.
Changes in the preset temperature
should be made in steps ol 1c.
You can change between c and F by
pressing 1he temperature selection but
sensors in the system:
Outdoor air temperature

Cabin air temperature
Sun sensor
Mixed-air temperature
(localed in the heater unit)
Coolant temperature
The sun sensor is located a1 lhe centre ol
the instrument panel between the delrosle<
vents. Note !hat tt you cover the sun sen
SOI, the d ima1e-contro1 system will no1 wor1t
properly, especially when there is bnghl
sunshine.
1 Sun HftSOf
2 lntenor ~ature $OnSOr
ate five

Button
IDisplay
Funct>e>n
Setting the cabin temperature
t Switch on the
2 Set the des cabm tempera
ture USlng the two bunons.
3 The temperature you have se
lected Is stored In the microcom
puter memory where it remains
unhl you switch off the ignition.
Jn.lion.
-e: ,
l..~
2G t
Functions
Ally functlOn you select manuafty becomes "locked in", while the
other functlOns remain automatic.
Except at the HI and LO posmons. temperature maintenance is
thus always automatic. The functions that are turned on appear on
the display window.
You can ehmlnate a manual selection by pressing the same bunon
a second time or by pressing AUTO.
Bunon
*!"'*
OiSl)lay
IFunction
When AUTO is turned on. tempera

ture. air dlstribuuon. the fan. t.he
electrically heated rear window and
arr reorcutauon are an regulated
automabcally. The air condJtioning is
automaucally en~ed 11 outside
e S' C. When
temperature Is a
you press AUTO a second time. all
of the automatically selected set
tings are presented on the display. i
I ..
rel
"".
When this function Is turned on. the

NC compress0< Is shut off. but tern
perature, a~ distribution. the fan and
the elec:1rlcally heated rear window
are stll r09Ulated automatically.
When ~ pressregulation is dis

abled. t can be enabled agarn by
pressing AUTO or by pressiRQ OFF
a second time, thereby obtarn1ng the
most recent manual settings.
-~
The electricaly heated rear window

and!or door mmors are controlled
automatically. although this function
can also be selected manuafty. In
both cases. the lunctlOn IS automaucally disabled alter 12 minutes It
can. howeYer. be manually disabled
sooner 11 so desired.

Bunon
Display
Function
Fl
Air recirculation is regulated aut<>matically. but can also be turned on

or ott manually.
2C
l
0
. ,.
~
I
Air d1stnbution to
Floor (and rear side windows)
Display
de>
r:i
2C
Bunon
Press ..C:. or '7 to lnc1ease/ decrease fan speed (Ian sW!lch posi
lion is shown on the di$play).
To retum to automa!Jc fan control.
press AUTO. whereupon the other
manual selections are also returned
to automatic control.
When the defroster button is
ii;iessed. the followi~ symbols aze
hted: defroster. hig fan speed
and electncally heated reaz window.
The system selects the following
senings:
Fan $/Xled rises to high.
AIC is turned on.
Eleclnca.l/y healed rear window is
turnJM.
Afr recirculation is ~ngaged.
Defrosting Is concentrated first on
the wlndsaeen and forward side
windows. Air is then redirected 10
the rear door vents (via the floor
ducts).
Panel (and rear centre vent)
2C
)
Press simultaneously
Panel - Floor
. ~01
.
Press simut
taneousfy
t.tJ
.-.
Defroster - Floor
2C
., j "\..!"
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Starting in cold weather:

Initially. the automatic systom selects the
lollowing: electrically heated rear window
and doo< minors. detroster setting. maximum heal and low Ian speed.
As the engine temperarure rises. air is dir0ted towards the lloor and the fan speed
is increased.
When the cabcn temperature approaches
the preset value. the fan speed and heat
are reduced to a level determined by the
automatic systom.
Starting In hot weather:
The automatic system sends air to the
panel vents at high fan speed.
The A/C compressor is always turned on at
outdoor temperatures ranging down to
02C to cool and dehumidity the incoming
air unless you have pressed the ECON but
ton.
When the cabin temperature approaches

the preset value. the fan speed Is reduced
to a level determined by the automatic sys
tem.
Programming for ACC
Recommendations for special

weather conditio ns
Misting and icing on the windows will not
nonnally occur other than in extreme situ
abons. Examples include a) driving rn
heavy rain. b) driving in low temperatures
In combination with high relative humidity
and c) when the occupanls of the car are
perspiring heavily or wearing damp clothes.
If misting or ICll'l9 on the Windows causes
problems under such cond1t>0ns. the follow
Ing measures are recommended:
1 Select AUTO and a temperature of
21 c .
2 Select Oelroster. tt this rs not enough ...
3 Increase the Ian speed. If this is not
enough ...
4 Increase the selected temperature.
Since 8JI vents used lor the rear side win
dows obtain their air via floor ducts. you
should select the delrosterllloor combina
lion when you want to demist the rear win
dows.
:.
.
B~
;P
. . Ul 1
Your manual selections can be saved so

that the ACC system will always select
them at start-up 111110 (every time you sw~ch
on the ignition).
Note. however. that the ignition must have
been switched off for at least 4 minutes belore you can use the saved settings.
t Make the desired settings.
2 Press simultaneously the ECON bunon
plus the bunon used to increase tan
speed
(the background lighting will Hash to confirm
execution ol your entry).
IMPORTANT: Air recirculation and the
electrically heated rear window can be programmed opposite from AUTO mode se
lection.
Air ..,,IS rear side IW>dows
__, ___........,Il I/
{l~
..
(C:S) \ \

If you
''"sh the system to start wllll the air
reotQJlation funct.on acwated each ~me

you stan lhe eng,ne
Start and run the car until the system has
deacwated the a r recirculanon function
Then depress the air recirQJlaUn button and
then simultaneously the two buttons to save
this programming (see "Programming tor
ACC".
Each time. from now on. the air recircula
tion w1U be activated when the engine Is
Slarted.
The same procedure goes also tor the
heated rear window
Deleting an ACC program
Saved serungs can be deleted only by
+ 1!!1 .
pressing and then releasing
whereupon the ACC display will !lash to
confirm execution of the deletion.
Calibration
If the battery has been discharged or dis
connected. the climate-control system must

be recalibrated To do tl'us you must press
AUTO OFF simultaneously. whereupon
the ACC display will flash once to
During cal branon. the display presents the
digit O or the number ol faults found (digts
15). Alter cahbranon, the ACC system
again displays the selected temperature.
Calibration and self-testing take about 30
seconds.
Hints and tips :
ACC, 900 Convenlble
If the ACC system does not funcnon sa~s

factonly. you shoulcl proceed as fOllOwS before talung the car to an authonzed Saab
dealer.
If the AUTO indicator does not hght alter
starting (ign~ion must have been prev1
ously switched olf throughout at least
four minutes):
See the section headed "Deleting an
ACC program.
If you don't think that your ACC system Is
functioning satisfactonly you shOuld:
When the hood is lowered. the ACC sys

tem goes over 10 manual temperature con
trol.
There are eleven (O t 0) fixed temperature
steps between HI and LO.
The system sets itself as lollows:
t) Make certain the cigarette lighter is 1nse<1ed 1n rts socket (d the socket 1s empty.
heated ag can flow out and attect the
cab<n sensor).
2) Recal b<ate. See the section headed
cahbrat1on.
If the battery has been disconnected or
discharged. the ACC system must be
recalibrated. See the section headed
cahbration.
Programmed (saved) serungs are not deleted d the battery IS disconnected
Extinguishing the ACC light
See the sectJOn headed "Saab lnformabon
Display". on page 22.
AUTO goes out and me symbols for fan

and air dismbutlon (floor) Illuminate
Heating is set to the last position used
with hood down
Air recirculabOn and electncally heated
rear window are disconnected
A C IS switched on
Al manual selectoons are possible except
heated rear windscteen.
When the hood 1s raised the system automatically returns to the AUTO position and
the last programmed temperature .
. I ........
ACC display wrth hood lowered
...
"
::ii;:
Saab 900 Audio
System
(option for c ertain models)
The Saab 900 Audo System is available on
iwo levels des.gnated 2 and 3. Both have
~n speaa!ly matched to the cab<n space
in me Saab 900 model$.
The Audio System conS1sts of a main un~
containing a rado and cassene player. with
provisions for connecting a CD changer
that can handle up to sl CD discs. Power
ouiput is 4 x 20 Wans. Audio System 2 has
iwo speakers In the front and two at rear.
Audio System 3 has iwo additional speak
ers mounted In the lront doors that render
sub-200 Hz bass tones. and they have a
separate 2 x 40 Wan ampl1lier.
Each Audio System is connected to the SID
instrument mounted above the radio in the
instrument panel. The SID 1nswment dis
play also serves as the radio display.
Amplifier controls
VOU ON
The Audio System is turned on and olf ~Y
pressing the VOi.JON bunon. When 11 1s
turned on, me most recent senlngs are selected.
ti the ignition ts switched off while the SID
system ts on, the Audio System settings are
saved, ecept for the CD SCAN Junction.
ti the Audio System Is turned on while the

ignition key is at the LOCK posnion. the Au
dio System will be turned off automatically
after an hour.
Volume
Turn this clockwise to inetease the volume.
Tum anb<:locl<w!se to lower the volume.
Bass control (push/rolat e/push)
Tum mis clockwise to inetease the bass.
Tum anti-dockwise to lower the bass.
Treble control (push/rotate/push)

Tum clockwise to increase the treble. Tum
anti-clockwise to lower the tteble.
Loudness
Press this button to tum on the loudnesS
Junction (VC4ume-dependent amplification
of bass and treble). Press the button agaon
to tum me loudness lundlon off.
Balance control (push/rot ate/push)
Used to adjust balance belWeen the right
and left speakers.

Fade control {push/rotate/push)
Used to adJUSt balance be!Ween the lront
and rear speal<ers.
Radio
Preset station buttons (1)
Pressing a preset button brielly (less than 2
seconds) tunes in a previously stored sta
lion. Pressing a preset station button for
longer than 2 seconds stores the staoon ~t
at the time (previously stored station 1s
erased). No sound is heard while the setting Is stored.
Presetting stations and seeking (2)

Automatic seeking:
Press 1he TUNE button to seek upwards or
downwards (relative to frequency) within
the waveband selec1ed using the BAND
button. II the RDS andlor TA tunction (ap
plies only for FM - U1 and U2 on 1he ds
play) Is turned on. the radio seeks only RDS
andlor TA stations.
Manual seeking:
To change to manual seeking. you press at
the centre of the TUNE button (an audible
signal indicates that the change has been
made).
Briel button depressions provide a single
lrequency step upward or downward in the
waveband. II a button is kept pressed more
than 0.5 seconds. fast lrequency changes

take place upward or downward. ThlS tune
tion retums to automatic seekmg live seconds after the last manual frequency
change.
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1he automatically stored transmitters to become available again.

Automatic storage of stations can also be
carried out for the AM waveband.
Waveband selector (3)
RDS Radio Data System(S)

(Europe only)
Press me BAND button to select the desired waveband: FMt (Ut), FM2 (U2) or
AM (MW. LW). You can only change a
waveband while the radio is tumed on.
in cenaln countries concurrently with radio
Automatic storage of stations (4)

When you hold the A-ME button down more
than 2 seconds. automatic station seeking
and st orage begins. First. the radio seeks
the six strongest transmitters (stations). If
fewer than six are stored during the lirst cy
cie. the radio seeks again wtth higher sensi!Mty to find additional uansmrtters. 11 the
ra<io does not find six transmitters during
automatic seeking. the remaining preset
station buttons wift be unoccupied (display
will show FM"'"" or AM"""' when you press
such a button).
If an RDS and/or TA funciion Is activated
when au1omatic st0<age starts. the radio
will store transmitters having RDS and/or
TA tunctions.
Press the AME button or BAND button
briefly to exn lrom the A-ME tunctJOn. When
you have lelt the AME function. the previ
ously stored stations become available
again.
Pressing the A-ME button bllelly causes
RDS is an Information system tlansmitted

programmes via Iha FM networl<.
For RDS !unctions to work properly. good
reception condllions are essenbal.
Signals from such an FM transmitter make
~ possible !or the Audio System to scan au
tomatically for the desired radio pro
gramme's strongest transmitter. 1hereby
maintaining good reception regardless ol
which transmitter is closest at any given
time.
The RDS lunctJon is turned on and ott US
ing the RDS button. When RDS IS on. the
display shows which programme you ar_e
i stening to (SR P3 lor example. Sweden s
national programme 3). This lunciion also
covers local radio stations such as RA
VAST.
A Hashing RDS indicator shows that the
RDS inlormation signal is weak. In such
case. you can press a preset station button
to seek a suonge< signal.
If you start out on a trip with the radio set
for SR P3. the radio win change to a different P3 transmitter automatically as your
journey prooeeds.
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PTY function (Programme TYpe)

(6) (Europe only)
This function lakes advantage of lhe lact
lhal programmes broadcast on the FM net
work have programme-type codes. The
PTY !unction is a subtunc1ion ol ROS.
To select a programme type:
t Press the ROS/PTY button lor more
than 2 seconds (RDS must have been
previously activa1ed).
2 You can use Ille TUNE button 10 step
lhrough the different programme types
(HS). When you have stepped to the
desired programme type. simply wait
for it be activated aher live se<:0nds.
You can choose among the following PTY
types:
t -News
2 - Affairs
3 - Info
4 - Sport
5 - Educate
6 - Drama
7 - Culture
8 -Science
9-Vaned
10 - Pop music
1t - Roek music
12 - M.o.r.m.
t 3 - Light music
14 - Classics
15 - Other n-..sic
You can also select among lhe 6 types of
programmes preset on the preset stabon
buttons:
Button 1 - News
Button 2 - Sport
Button 3 - Pop music
Button 4 - Roek music
Button 5 - Classics
Button 6 - M.o.r.m.
(mickle ol lhe road music)
You can change the types ol programmes
that are preset on the preset stallon buttons
by proceeding as follows:
Hold down the RDS button for more than
2 seconds.
Then select Ille desired programme type
using Ille TUNE button.
Press the desired preset station button
for more than 2 seconds.
Aher you have made your PTY selection.
this programme type will be received by
your radio. even ~ you are listening 10 an
other source ol programming (TAPE. CD or
another FM station).
If you want 10 interrupt reception ol a programme having lhe selected PTY code. you
most press one ol Ille following buttons:
RADIO. TAPE or CD. The radio lhen waits
lor the next programme having the selected
PTY code.
To change 10 another programme type al
ter Ille PTY function has been activated.
press the RDS/PTY button lor more lhan 2
seconds.
You can then make a new selection using
the preset sra110n buttons or the TUNE but
ton.
If you are playing back a cassette or a CO
when you select a programme type. this
playback will continue until a progrnmme ol
lhe selected typo is broadcast.
Cassette or CD playback will then be Interrupted wt.le the selected programme type
is being transmmed. You can change
among CO. TAPE and RADIO without af
feeling Ille PTY selection (but do not select
AM since no RDS functions are supported
on the AM band).
The PTY function can be turned off by
pressing the RDS/PTY button briefly. Aller
the PTY function has been turned off. lhe
RDS button can be used 10 rum the RDS
function onlolt.
TA (Traffic Announcemen t) (7)

(Europe only)
You can activate the TA function by pressing the TA button briefly. thus enabling any
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11affic announcement tha1 is received to 1n1errup1 casse11e1CD playback.

This lunctJon is independeni of 1he ADS
lunc110n. When a traff<: announcemeni 1s
broadcas1. rad o receplOn or cassene CD
playbacl< is in1errup1ed and the display
shows TAA INFO. Moreover. lhe volume is
sel 10 a predetermmed level (d this prede
termoned volume is lower lhan what you
were usmg tor playbacl< or reception. the
volume is no1 changed however). See also
page 43.
When the 1raHie announcement ends. play
bad< or radlO recepnon is resumed us.ng
1he pre111ous semngs.
TP Traffic program me
TP Indicated on the display shows that the
current uansminer can relay a 11aff<: mes
sage.
11 lhe current 1ransmrner cannot relay a tral
tie message (TP r.01 shown on the display
but TA lunclion acwa1ed). an au1omatJC
search is 1M1a1ed tor a 1tansminer with TP
transmissions.
EON Enhanc ed Other Network
(updating of other transmission nerworl<S)

Updat11'g ol other 1ransm1Ssion networl<s is
au1omatic, pro111ding the EON 1nd1ca1or is ht
(you cannot activate EON yourself). II you
are i sten1ng to SR P3 on a 1tip. the SR P 1
lrequency w!I also be updated. even d you
are no1listenng10SRP1. EON also makes
It possible to benefit lrom a traflie an
nouncement and PTY signals tha1 are sent
via a lransminer nerwor1< wh<:h you are no1

lls1ening 10.
REG (8) (Europe only)
II you want the radio lo receive only one
preprogrammed local radio station when
you p<ess a preset s1a1ion bunon. you mus1
acuva1e the REG lunct1on by holding the
TAIREG bunon down lor more than 2 sec
onds. To 1urn off REG !unction. hold lhe
TA/REG bu non down again lor more than
rwo seconds
II. whtle the REG function is turned oH, you
acuvate 1he p<ese1 station button tor which
the local radio slation in quest10n has been
stored. 1he radio will seek this local radio
s1a11on. But each time you press this preset

s1a11on button again. the radio will seek the
next adiaceni local radio station.
Cassette player
Carefully insen a cassene in lhe cassene
companment wi1h the tape side at right.
AadlO reception or CD playback can 1hen
be 1n1errup1ed so !hat the system wim
change over to cassene playback.
Make certain thal !he label (ii any) on the
cassene is not loose. and check 10 see 1ha1
the cassene is no1 warped (enher of which
could cause 11to1am on the cassene player).

TAPE ( 1)
The system changes ove< 10 cassette play
back when you press the TAPE bunon tt the
casse11e has beon inserted properly. If no1.
NO TAPE wil appear on the display.
Tape direc tion (2)
The direction ot tape movement reverses
aulomalically when the end of the tape is
reached during playback or fast forward/
reverse. and playback ol !he other side of
the tape slartS automatically.
You can change the tape direction manually by pressing the PLAY bunon .
Dolby , noise reduction (3)

Dolby B and C can be activated by press
Ing the COLBY button , B/C/oH/B/C/oH.....
Oolbyrec:o<ded cassenes should be played
back with Ille Dolby function activated.
EJECT (4)
To stop cassene playback. press the
EJECT bU11on or select some other pro
11rarnme source (RADIO/CD). If you select
another programme source. the cassene
will remain in lhe cassette compartment.
but the tone head and pinch rollers will be
withdrawn trom the tape. This also takes
place tt rhe radio is turned off dunng cas
sette playback. The EJECT bU11on tune
lions even if the radio is turned oH.
Music seeki ng (5)
You can activa te music seeking by means
ot the FF-TRACK button (tor a lorward
search ) or !he REWTRACK bu11on (for a

backward search).
Pressing the FF-TRACK bU11on briefty
starts a forward music search that will stop
at the next recorded item. if h Is preceded
by a silence at least 4 seconds tong.
Pressing the REW-TRACK button brietly
starts a backward music search that will
stop at the beginning ot the recorded item
you are now playing, If it is preceded by a
silence at least 4 seconds long.
Pressing eithe< of these bU11ons !Wice in
success10n starts a fast forward or fast rewind operation that continues to the end ot
the tape. whereupon playback is automat
ically invoked.
You can interrupt a fast forward or fast re
wind operation (with or whhout a music
search) by pressing PLAY.
A music search can sometimes fail in the
situations set lorth below. but this does not
mean that anything is wrong.
Tapes can contain silences shorter than
4 seconds be!Ween diHerent recordings.
SUch s~ences are too short for the system to detect.
Tapes can con1aln conversations In
whlch there are pauses longer than 4
secon ds. The system interprets these as
silences between musical recordings.
Recordings can include very low volume
levels tasting longer than 4 seconds. and
Ille system also interprets them as si
lences be!Ween musica l recordings.
Metal tape
The cassette player has an automatic metal
tape switch.
Time -to-cl ean Indic ator
Alter 30 hours of cassene playba ck. the
words TAPE CLEAN will appear on the display. thereby notilylng you that to ensure
high-quality rendition. the playback med>
anism should be deaned using a cleaning
cassette.
Alter 30 hours ol cassene playback, this in
dicator appears When the Audio System is
turned on by means of VOUON and casse11e playback is selected. TAPE CLEAN
appears for 10 seconds on the display, and
the Audio System is solent during this inle<
val. When TAPE CLEAN vanishes from the
display. a new 30hour cydo starts.
Cassette care
Never expose a cassette to direc1 sunlight
or ve<y high/low temperatures. These can
damage the cassette and/or the tape.
While they are not in use. always keep cas
senes in their boxes.
Remove cassettes from the cassette compartment In the player when they are not
being played .
If a cassette rams in the cassene compartment In the player. contact an authorised
Saab dealer.

If either FFTRACK or REW-TRACK is held
down for more than 2 seconds, the disc is
rotated rapidly either forward or backward
respectively, and this function continues 5
seconds after you have released the but
ton. If the button is held down for more than
5 seconds, the disc is rotated even faster.
Pressing FF-TRACK or REWTRACK
briefly while the CD changer is in the ADM
state, causes the current recorded Item to
be skipped, and the ADM function contin
ues.
CD player (accessory)
Load the CD changer in the boot with from
1 to 6 discs as follows:
1 Push aside the protective cover above
the disc magazine.
2 Press EJECT and remove the disc
magazine.
3 Insert each disc into one of the magazine's disc pockets (with the text side
upward).
4 Pu1 the disc magazine into the CD

changer and push the protective cover
back into place.
When you want to replace d iscs already in
1he magazine, you press the retainer arm
(each d isc pocket has its own retainer arm).
CD changor in boot
DISC (3)
CD (1)
When a CD magazine has been loaded into
the CD changer. playback will start in the
first track on the disc when you press the
CD button.
If the cassette player or radio is activated
while a CD d isc is playing, the CD player
enters the PAUSE state.
If CD playback Is selected again by pressing the CD button, playback continues
where it was last interrupted.
FF-TRACK/REW-TRACK (2)
Briefly pressing FF-TRACK (Forward)
causes playback to skip d irectly to the next
recorded item.
Briefly pressing REW-TRACK (Reverse)
causes the recorded item you are now play
ing to start again from the beginning.
To change discs, you press the DISC but

ton. If a disc pocket is empty or if a CD disc
is faulty, the next disc in the magazi ne will
be activated.
SCAN (4)
When the SCAN function is invoked, the
first 10 seconds of each recorded item are
played. The SCAN function extends
throughout the entire disc magazine. If you
press SCAN while the SCAN function is al
ready in operation, the CD player changes
to regular playback of the recorded item
that is currently being sampled. The SCAN
function can be disengaged by pressing
any of the following buttons: TRACK-FF/
REW, ADM, DISC, RADIO, TAPE or CD.
and also by turning off the radio.
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ROM (RanOoM) (5)

To rum on the ROM function (random play
back). you press the ROM button bnelly.
whereupon all recorded nems on the CO
doses in lhe magazine will be played back
in random sequence .
more lhan
II the ROM button IS pressed
2 seconds. random playbaek of lhe items
on 1he curren1 disc stans. When all items
have been played on this disc. random
playback conlinues on lhe remaining discs,
taken individually and in sequence . To wrn
off this functJon you p<ess the ROM button
again. The ROM lunctJOn is also wmed oll
when you press the SCAN button.
''
Smee 1t is programmed during manufacturing, the 4-d1g11 code canno1 be changed.

Keeplrog ii in some safe place Is lhus im
ponant. Never keep it together with the Audio System. II. despite such precaubons.
the code 1s lost. you should contact an aulhonsed Saab dealer who win be able to
access it.
II the battery is dlsconneC1ed, II lhe Audio
System 1s dismounted or tt for some other
reason II ts d<Hinergzed (loses power). the
4-digil code mus1 be enlered using the prese1 s1a1ion buttons as follows:
I Turn on the radlo. whereupon
CODE IN appeais on 1he display.
2 Enter the 4-dogt code by pressing the
p<ese1 station buttOtlS. If. by m1slake.
you en1er an incorrect dign. you must
press all four prese1 station buttons tie.
tore you can tty again. Moreover. after
II FF-TRACK or REW-TRACK is pressed
all tour buttons. you must hold
pressing
CO
the
playback.
random
bnefty dunng
down the BAND button lor more than 3
player skips to the next recorded item. alter
seconds 10 dear the display. wherewhich random playback continues.
upon CODE IN will appear again and
you can en1er 1he correct code.
You can end CO playback by selec1ing an
3 II you tty to enter an incorrect code
other programme source (RAOIOITAPE).
the
lhree times in succession. you musl
enters
whereupon the CO changer
wait an hour with the Audo System
PAUSE state.
1umed on belore making a new attempt.
Whal's more. al1er you have waited an
you must enter lhe correct code on
hour
Anti-th eft lock
the first try. OthefWISe. you will have 10
wall another hour with the AodJO Sys
The Audio System is provided with a 4-dogit
goven
tem IUtned on before you can make a
is
code
The
lock.
ant1thelt
electronoc
new attempt.
on 1he code card deltvered with lhe audtO
system.

JAPAN ONLY: The anti-lheh code is 1112
for all Saab 900 Audio System units in Ja
pan.
RDS lime (Europe only)

To obtain ROS time you must have good
reception. and the station In question must
be transmitting ROS time signals.
Prass the two buttons beneath the ana
logue clock for more than 3 seconds (radio
must be turned on with the ROS funct10n
activated). The display reads WAIT FOR
ROS TIME.
The analogue and digital clod< settings will
now be adjusted automatically.
Since a oode that contains the RDS time is
broadca st only once a minute via the FM
networl<. time adjustment can take up to
two minutes. depending on how much the
analogue clock has to be adjusted .
Car-spe ed-dep endent volume
adjustm ent
When this function is invoked. volume rises
as car speed incteases. This function be
comes active at speeds above 60 kmlh.
and it refieves you of having to adjust the
volume yourself while driving.
To activate this function. you hold the loud
ness button (LOUD) down for more than 2
seconds. whereupon SPEED ON appears
on the display. To tum it off you do the
same thing, but SPEED OFF appears. Cars
equipped with SID I do not suppon this

function.
Loweri ng volume during t elephon e
calls
If a mobile telephone is installed in the car.
you can have it connected so that the Au
dio System volume will be lowered when
the telephone is In used. Please contaet
your Saab dealer.
Adjusti ng preset volume of traffic
announ cemen ts.
This preset volume can be adjusted as desired as follows:
Hold the TA button down while simuha
neously turning on the radio (VOL AD
JUST appears on the display).
2 Adjust the volume.
3 Press any other button or wait 5 sec
onds to have the volume set at the new
level.
Mobile telepho ne and
commu nicatio ns radio
Mobile telephones and communications ra
dlos without separate external antennae
radiate electromagnetic fields inside the
car.
_&. WARNING
ElectromagnetJC field rad<atJons inside
a car can be hazardous to heahh.
Moreover. radiation from such a
fiek:t
can disturb a ca(s electrical systems.

Saab thus recommends that you always
connect your mobile telephone andlor com
munlcations radio to an external antenna .
In addition. an external antenna provides
better transmit/receive conditions and
longer range.
To optimize safety In traffic. you shoukl stop
your car at some suitable place when using
the telephone.
Mobile telephones and communications ra
dio installations that a1e not standard Saab
equipment may cause interference with the
ca(s electrical system and give rise to spu
rious warnings.
_&. WARNING
Always ask an authorized Saab ga
rage tor assembly 1nstruC1lons.
It fault warnings and.or faull 1ndica
bOns seem unclear. call 1n at an au
thonzed Saab garage 10 have the
equipment checked .
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Technical data
Treblel bass control
__ s _ __ __
Bass _ __
Treble _ _ _ _ __ __ __
Powe< output - - - - - -- -
t12 dB al 40 Hz
t lO dB al 15000 Hz
4
x 12 W
(I % THO I kHz)
Max4x 20W
Radio unit
Radio sys1em -
- -- -- - -
Frequency range
UKW (FM) _ _ _ _ _ __
Japan _ _ __ _ __ __
AM _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __
Middle East -- -Seek steps
---
Automatic seeking - - - - -Manual
seeking - -- - --
Pll syn1heslzed
tuner
ROS receiver
87.5 - 108 MHz

76.0 - 90.0 MHz
531 - 1629 kHz
531 - 1602 kHz
UKW (FM) I 00 kHz

MV 9 kHz
UKW (FM ) 100 kHl
AM9kH z
Cassett e player
Fasl forward/reverse - - - - Frequency respons e_ _ __ _ _
Wow and Huner - - - - - - Stereo separation _ _ _ _ __
SignaVnoise rabO - - - - - Dolby NR effeC1 - -- --
--
CO change r
Bil s11eam, 1bit. 8 x oversampling
Numbe r of discs _ _ _ _ _ __
Frequency range - -- - - -
Dynamics - -- - -- -Amplifi er (cars with extra

loudsp eakers In front doors)
2 x 30 W (I % THO SO Hz)
Max 2x 40W
Crossover lrequency - -- --
11o seconds (C60)

SO Hz - 12500 Hz
3dB
0 .1 % WRMS
45dB
SO dB
10 dB
5 20000 Hz
95 dB (1 kHz)
110 Hz (3 dB)
These specifica1lons comply with the EIA Interim S1andard.

a Because Saab is continually improving tts p<OduC1s, specific
notice.
wilhout
change
to
subject
are
models
and
tions
the
Dolby noise redUClion is produced under a licence issued by
Dolby labora1ories l icensing Corporation.
are trademarks of the
OOUlY and the double -0 symbol
Dolby Labo<atones licensin g CorporabOn.
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Interior equipment 45
Seats
The lront seats can be adjusted for leg
room. The rake angle of the backtests has

stepless adjustmeni. and the head restralnis can be raised and lowered. The
driver's seat is also adjustable for height.
&
WARNI NG
be S1at10nary whle you
must
The car
adiust the drivers seat.
After a manually adiustable seat has
been adfUSted for legroom. you must
check to see that n 1s locked finnly at
the desired pos1bon. Othe<wise. the
seat may move while the car Is In mo
bon. If the seat is not locked 1n the
lore-andaft d.,.ectJon. n can con1nbute
to personal nJUry m the event of a col
hstan.
While the car Is in motion. the back
rest shOuld be in an upright postt10n to
ensure that the seat be~. aubag and
bad<rest wil proVlde the best possible
protection during heavy braking or in
the event ot a colllS<on .
Head restrain ts
All ot the head restraints can be raised or
lowered to one of several preset positions.
To raise: Grasp the head restraint on both
sides and pull " straigh1 up.
To lowe<: Press in the catch at felt and
press the head restraint s11aigh1 down.
Adjust the head res11ain1 so that its cen11e
Is at ear height.
I
Adjusting the backrest
Legroom actjusrment
1 C&lCh. bad<rHI (Coup6-m odels)
f (A) ...
,
v1;
_ _
'
Height adjustment
Adjvsdng the head restraint
46 Interior equipment
Note that one can leave the seatbelt draped
on the outer cateh when the belt is not 111
use. In this positio n it is easier to reach the
belt the next time it is used.
Manually adjustable front seats

with Easy Entry funct ion
Manu ally adjuslllble front sea~

C<>up6. mode ls
I Cl>:h. fol<Wlg bad<tOSI
'>g Easy En!ry 2 AcW&la
lhobad<tOSI
With manual chaits. access to and from the

back seat can be made easier by lowering
the backrest to at least 45'.
The lateral adjusting catch is then released
and the whole seat travels to its forward
most position.
Attar gen1ng in the cat. push the seat back
to the desired position and lully raise the
backrest so that the chair locks.
'""W'11
Front seats , Coupe.models

Both front seats have locking catches on
the outside ol the backrest. The passenger
seat also has a catch on the Inside or the
backrest so that the driver can lower the
backrest for the passenger in the back.
Lilt the catch upwards to release the back
rest.
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WARNING
When the backrest IS raised. always

check that the catch is properly locked .
Also check that the cha.fs lateral adjuster 1s propef1y locked by 1Jy1ng to
move I! by hand.
Both the backrest and the whole chair
must be locked an place or there is a
risk of personal injury when braking or
in a colWsion. espeaally 1f a rear-lacing
child seal IS placed agalllSt the back
rest.
When getting out of the cat. do not
lean against the backr est This can release the lateral ad1ustlng catch and
the chair can suddenly move forward
causrng you to lose yout balan ce
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Legroom adjustment
Electrically adjustable front seats

Electrically adjustable front seats are available as an option. Here. you can adjust
backrest rake with the upper control.
The lower control is used lo adjust legroom
and to raise/lower the front and rear edges
of the seat
If a door is open. the seats can be operated
from outside the car wtthout 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 car.
It the doors are closed. however, the ignition must be switched on. This minimizes
risk ot pinching injuries (to children playing
with the seat lor example).
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L - -== 1l/
r - - - - "*1
Height adjustment
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Adjusting the backrest
WARNING
Since powerful electnc motors are used

for seat adjustment. care must be taken
when operating the seats.
Always remove the ignition key when you
leave the car to prevent children from be
ing injured it they play with the electncally
adjustable seats.
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Interior equipment
ff a door is open, lhe sealS can be adjusted

lrom outside the car without having turned
on the ignition.
While a door is open, you can press the desired seleclion button to make it easier to
get into !he car.
ff lhe doors are dosed. however. the igni
tion must be swi1ched on. This minimizes
risk ol pinching injuries (to children playing
with the seat tor example).
Buttons for electrically heated front seal$
Electrlcally adfustable driver's seat

with memory function
A memory function is ava~able as an op-
00!> lor elecirically adjustable front seais.
After 1he chair has been adjusted using !he

ordinary adjusllng knobs. the chair posi1lon
can be s1ored by llrsl pushing the M bunon
and holding it and then choosing one ol the
memory bunons 1,2 or 3.
To recail a stored se111ng. hold lhe desired
selection button down until the seat has
roached the stored setting.
When any ol the throe stored settings Is 10
be changed. you must sel the seat again
using lhe regular adjustment procedure.
and !hen press lhe M button together with
the appropriate selecllon button.
Electrically heated front seats

Both lront sealS have heated seat cushions
and backreslS that are llJmed on and off by
means ol buttons on the lns11Umen1 panel.
This heating is lhermostat-controlled. ft
culS In when the temperalure cl the seat
cushion Is lower than 26' C and is turned off
when the seat cushion temperature
reaches 36'C.
You should llJm off seat heating after yeut
seat has warmed up suff'iciently.
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49
08
m
0
CD
LEI )
~
I
&mons for electrically heated reat seat
StHr ing- adjustment lever
Electrlcally heated rear seat
Steering-wheel adjustment
Rea r-view mirrors
The rear seat is equipp ed with eleancafly

heated seat cushions
The heating is swhehed on and ott with a
button in the rear of the central console.
Fore-andalt adjustment of the steenng

wheel is possible by moving the lever to the
left.
Set the steering wheel to the deslred posl
lion and then return the lever to !IS locked
position.
The rearview mirror has an anti-dazzle

function that can be enabled/disabled by
means of a knob beneath the mirror.
On certain marltets, the door mirror on the
drivef s side is of the wide-angle type.
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WARN ING
You should set the steeringwheel posi

t.on while the car Is stationary. Since
the<e is risk that 1t can dNert your atten
lion from trattic.
\
Selfing a door mitrrx
1 541ed ,,,. tlah1 or left <loo< ""'ror as deSlrod.
using the push-pad.
2 Adjust Ille
Folding back a minor
"'"'
Door mirrors
The electrically adjustable door mirrotS life
adjusted using the controls located adjacent to the door pillar on the dfive(s side.
1 Use the upper button to select the de
sired mirror.
2 Adjust the mirror using the pushpad
It subjected 10 considerable f0<ce, the mir-
ror will fold back.

You can also fold back the door mlrr0ts
manually. a useful feature when parldng In
cramped quarters i ke those on some ferries. But don't l0<get to told out the mirrors
again before driving away.
The electrical heating provided for the door
mirro<s is turned on/off by the button used
for the electrically heated rear window.
Seat belts
Everyone in the car should wear a seat belt
at all Umes (required by law in many ooun
tries). Research shows that riding without a
belt on the rear seat is JllSt as dangerous as
in the front seat
In the event of a co!Usion, unresuained
rear-seat passengers are thrown violently
forward against the trontseat baclllests.
This multiplies the force put on the lront
seat occupants and seat betts many times.
frequently resulting 1n injury to alt oc:cupants
and causing more serious injuries.
Each belt may only be used to protect one
person at a time.
All of the seat bells In the car are ot the
3point type and provided with automattc
reels.
To put on a beh. pull it out slowly and insert
the buckle tongue In the mating lining.
Make sure the tongue Is seated firmly In the
fitting.
5'nce the lower anchorages for the front
belts are in the seats. they tolow along
when you adj11St seat legroom.
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WARNING
Only act1ust the seat betts wt.le the car is

statJonary. sJOCe this may divert your at
tention trom ttaffic.
[
Correct uat~ posture bef0te donning a
Securing a seat belt
belt
Belt tertsloner
The front seat belts are equipped with au
tomattc belt tensioners.
These are always activated in the event ot
a severe frontend conlsion, but they remain
unatfected by lighter frontend bumps and
the like. These tensioners reduce torward
movement of the wearefs body.
The belt tensioners are not actuated d the
car is struck from the rear or side or if ~ rolls
over.
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WARNING
The seat betts. beh tensJoners and other

assooated components must be
checked alter every colfision. Saab rec
ommends that all component parts ot the
seat belts be replaced aher a colhslon.
Even seat belts and their components

that were not in use when a collision took
place must be checked and replaced 11
there is any evidence ot damage or mal
functioning .
Belt warning light
When the Ignition Is switched on. the belt
warning light is Gt tor 6 seconds. On some
markets. an audible s.gnal also sounds tor
6 seconds or until the driver has tastened
the seat belt.
Posltlon of seat belt when
fastened.
A seat belt provides the best protection it
the hip sl11lj) is worn low on the hip. The
shoulder strap should be as tar in as possible on your shoulder (but not far enough
to chate against your neck).
Belt guide
Ben guide on the door piUar can be S<it 10
one of five height positions.
Adjust lhe belt so !hat ot is as high as possible without chafing agaons1 your neck. H
the belt chafes. the guide may be lowered
a little while stilt providing tun protection.
To raise the belt guide. you press n upward
10 the desired pos~ion. To lower lhe beh
guide. you must press In the calch bunon.
Always check 10 see lhal the ca1ch has
locked the guide firmly at lhe new posnion.
Beh guide on the door pillar
Make sure 1ha1 lhe bell Is nol 1Wis1ed or

wearing agalnsl any sharp edges. The
sealbeh musl nol be loose. check lhis es
pecially ii you are wearing lhk:k cto1hing.
Do no1 lilt the backres1 100 tar back. The
seal belt is designed 10 pro1ect you in a
normal riding posture.
When Iha belt is in use. the reel will no<
many be unlocked to make rt easier tor you
to move about
The reel locks when Iha bell is pulled out
rapidly. when the ear leans sharply_over.
when lhe car is braked hea\/lly and on lhe
even1 of a collision.
_/
Expectant mothers
Expec1an1 molhers should carefully fit lhe
belt so thal II does not apply pcessure on
lhe abdomen. The hip strap should be as
low as possible across the hips.
Press the burton malltd PRESS
to release Ille bell
Interior equipment
53
Lockable seat belt tongue

(Cabrlolet)
When fitting a child seat which is designed
for attachment with the lap part of the seat
belt, the tongue locking feature should be
used. By locking the lap part of the seat
bett, there is less chance of the child seat
becoming d~aced when driving. The
locking button Is located on the back of the
tongue.
1 Place the cfjld seat on the rear seat
2 Move the locking button on the bett
tongue 10 the "CHILD SEAr position
(t in illustration) 10 activate the locking
feature.
3 Attach the lower pan of the child seat
using the lap pan of the seat belt, fol
Rear seat bells (head restraint in centre is no1 standard)
Seat belt, rear seat

The car has three poini seat belts wi1h au
tomallc rollers on all sealS.
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Loclang the lap bell (~I)

I l..ocl<I
WARNING
Make certain that the seat belts are not

pinched when a rear seat backrest IS
lowered or raised.
Afways carefully se<:ure loads in the
rear seat using one of the seat betts.
This reduces the risk of the load betng
thrown around 1n the event ol aco.,.
sion and causing personal miury.
Secun'
load ;n lho rear seat
2 UnlOcked
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Interior equipment
lowing the child seat fitting insuuctions.

4 Attach the diagonal part of the seat
belt. puling up so that no part of lhe
lap belt is slaCk against the child seat.
5 Check that lhe lock is worlong by feeling lhe lap part of lhe belt. The belt
must not teed out.
Child safety
Child safety in a car Is as Important as adult
safety.
Children musl be restrained ii they are to
travel safely. The restraint used must be
suitable for the size ol the child. II you want
lo equip your car with baby restraints. child
seats or sealbelt cushions, you should first
consult an authorised Saab dealer.
Check and comply with the regulations
In force In your country that state how a
child must be placed In a car.
The child seats available trom your Saab
dealer and approved by Saab Automobi e
AB do not require any anchorages other
than !hose already in use tor your caf s reg
ular 3-point belts.
Moundng Jvgs for ch/Id seat that requires an

under-mounting strap
(car.; without pll$$1Jgor sioo slrtiag)
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In cars without passenger-side airbag

!here are two mounting lugs intended for a
child seat. These must be used 10 mcunt
child seats that require an under-mounting
strap.
WARNING
Children must always be hrmly restre11ned in a car
However. in cars with a passenger
Side al<Ng you must not Install any
type of child seat 1n the front passen
gers seat. H you do. lhe child can be
1n1ured by the a11bag in the event ol a
collision This is why !here is no anchorage tor a child seat on the lront
passenger seat
Child seats placed in the Iron! passen
ger seal 1n cars without passenger
side airbags must not be anchored 10
the legroom-adjustment control.
If they are. the seal may move In the
event of an collision. thus weakening
the way In which the child seat Is an
chored.
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Interior equipment
Integrated booster
cushion (option)
The 1WO integrated booster cushions are at
the outer rear seat positions, and they are
intended for children weighing 1536 kg
who are between 3 and 10 yea~ of age.
A child sining In an integrated booster cush
ion mus1 use the cats regular 3point beh.
Regardless of the chikfs weight and age.
proper contact between child and belt is .,;.
tat. Atways make certain that the seat is un
damaged and is kept clean so that It will
function properly.
Folding down
Press in the catches and lih the cats
regular head restraint Tu~n It teo.af!d
remount it. Make cena;n that n is
locl<ed securely in place.
2 Raise the child seat ntd< cushion.
3 Pull the opener S1rap out and lower the
seat itself. Make certain that ii is
locked In the lowered position.
Fasten the belt

See that the child is seated as f111 bad<
as posstJle against the bacl<rltSL
Adjust the booster cushion's neck cush
ion so that 11S centre is at ear height.
To attach the belt, p<Jll it out slowly and
Insert the buckle tongue In the mating fit
ting. Make certain the buckle tongue is
firmly seated in the mating fitting.
The beh's hip strap must be positioned

low on the hip. and the shoulder strap
must be as far in on the shoulder as pos
sible without chafing against the child's

neck or causing discomlort.
The bell must contact the body firmly to
provide the best protection. Pull up on the
shoulder strap to tension the belt properly
Make certain the belt runs freely between
the reel and the buckle.
Folding back
a Pun the opener strap out and fold up the
seat ltsell. See to It that it is locl<ed firmly

in Its foldedup position.
b. Press the booster cushion's neck cush
ion all the way down .
c. Press In the catches on the car's regular
head restraint. Tum It tao and remount
It. Make certain It is locked correctly.
Child restraint
anchorages, Coupe
and five-door models
(Australia only)
Placing a boll COffllCt/y with regard to a

child's height
&
WARNING
The car's regular seat belt must al
ways be used together with the Integrated booster cushion.
The seat must not be modified or
changed in any way
Do not leave a en.Id alone 1n a car
W11hout SU pel\llSIOn
The car's regular head rt!$trant rrost
always be turned back through t eo
after the 1t1tegrated booster cusht0n IS
folded 1n.
Check that the bett S not twisted or
rubbing against any sharp edges.
Child restra.m tor 900 Conve<tible. set!

page 142.
Child restraints with a tether must be anchored according to Australian law.
Your Saab dealer can obtain the anchorage
hardware kit and install it for you. or you
may install it yourself using the following instructions. Please use the tether anchorage
hardware klt available from your Saab
dealer as the hardware was specifically de
signed for your vehicle.
The belt anchorage beam Is provided with

three holes. Use the one that is most convenient and anach the restraint as follows:
Fasten the anchor wrth ns bolt in the
hole in the belt anchorage beam.
Bolt dimens.on: UNC 5116". length
30mm.
2 When anach1ng the chdd restraint 10
the anchor. raise the headrest 10 ptovide access to the anchor.
The child restraint tether must be
routed under the headrest. To make it
more comfor1able for the child. the
headrest may be removed.
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WARNING
Child restraint anchorages are designed

to wrthsland only those loads imposed by
correctly fined child restraint Under no
circumSlances are they to be used tor
adult seat belts. harnesses or for attach
mg other rtems or equoptnent 10 the veh1
cle.
n4II re~n
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s
i
Placing a ball corrocrty with regard 10 a

child's height
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WARNING
The car's regular seat belt must al
ways be used t099ther with the Integrated booster cushion.
The seat must not be modified or
changed 1n any way
Do no1 leave a ct>tld alone 1n a car
Without supervision
The car's regular head resira.ni rrosl
always be !Urned back lhrough t 80
after Ille integrated booster cushJOn is
folded 1n.
Check lhat Ille bett is not twisted or
rubbing agalnsl any sharp edges.
Child restraint
anchorages, Coupe
and five-door models
(Australia only)
Child restra>nl lor 900 Conve<tible. see
page 142.
Child res11aints with a 1elher must be anchored according to Ausiralian law.
Your Saab dealer can oblaln lhe anchorage
hardware kh and inslall it lor you. or you
may ins1all h yoursell using lhe following ins11uctions. Please use Iha 1e1her anchorage
hardware kit available lrom your Saab
dealer as lhe hardware was specilleally de
signed for your vehicle.
The belt anchorage beam is provided with

lhree holes. Use lhe one 1hat is most con
venient and anaeh Ille res11a1nt as follows:
Fasten Ille anellor with ns bott in Ille
hole in Ille bell anchorage beam.
Bolt dimension: UNC 5116-. leng1h
30mm.
2 When anach1ng Ille chold res11ain1 10
1he anchor. raise lhe headrest 10 provide access to lhe anchor.
The child res1ra>n1 lather must be
routed under the headrest. To make ii
more eoml0r1able lor lhe child. 1he
headresl may be removed.
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WARNING
Child restra1n1 anchorages are designed

to wtthsland only 1hose loads Imposed by
correctly fined child res11alnl Under no
circums1anees are !hey to be used lor
adutt seal betts. harnesses or for atlaeh
mg olhe< Items or equprnent 10 lhe veh1
de.
Airbag (SRS)
The car's Supplementary Restrain System
(SRS) consists ol an anbag in the steenng

wheel. Some model varlanls also have an
airbag on the passenger side.
This system supplements the seal belts by
lullher enhancing sa!ety.
An SRS warning in the main ins1111ment
(see page t 2) llghts/llashes ii the SRS sys
tem develops a laulL
The driver's seat must always be adjusted
so that this warning light is not obslrUCled
by the steering wheel.
When the system is activated al the lns1an1
ol collision, the airbag Is lnllaled.
An abag is activated in response to a pow
er1\JI lront-end collision, but the system is
not attected by
a) lighter lrontend bumps
b) car rolovers or
c) when the car is struck lrom the rear or
the side.
In such situations. the regular seat bells
provide protection.
AirlMlg sysrem lllld belt tBMlone t

1 Electronics unit wl1h sensor
2 Bell le<lsionet (bclll lronl $0811)
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wi-i W1h aifbaO

3
.t CoY9t" fol PISS I nglil-Slde lll'blg
(IClm O--lS)
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WARNING
Seat belts must be used by all ol car's

occupants. even though the car is pro
lected by SRS.
The airbag 1111tates extremely fast, tak
Ing only 0 . t seconds lrom start to finish. It provides no protection on the
event of a second collision occurnng
Immediately afterwards. For this rea
son. always wear the sealbelL
The gas fillong the alfbag when~ IS BC
tivated is extremely hot
Under certain circumstances. this hot

gas may cause bums on the arms as
the airbag empbes.
While driving. your enbre back should
be In contact with the backrest II not,
you Wiii be thrown against the backrest
when the airbag 1nltates. and this may
cause injury.
Never anach anything to the steering
wheel. Ally attacl1ed objects can Injure
your face when the airbag IS onftated.
Ths also apples to objects ., the
mouth when dnving. such as a pipe
Interior equipment
Common questions about the
airbag
Do )'Oii need to use a saalbell in CaJS
equtppad with an ailbag?
The aftNo is com
plele/y WJlllI.
Yes. The airbag is only a co~limenl to lhe

ca~s ordinary safely sys1em. An airbag is
only aclivated by hea\/'f froni-on collisions.
II does nol give any pro1ac1lon during minor
collisions, sideon collisions, raarand colll
slons or rollovers.
The sealbel1 preven1s lhe occ:upanlS of lhe
car being thrown againsl eaeh other and
susiaining injury.
Ounng a front-on collision, lhe seal bett also
helps you meet !he airbag in the righi way.
!hat Is 10 say direclly forward. If you hit 1he
airbag al an angle. it provides much less
protection.
The airbag will provide no protection from a
second lmpacl during the same collision.
For !his reason, always wear lhe soatbett.
Does the defonatWn or the explosive

charpe make a loud noise?
The de1onalion makes a shorl loud noise.
Mosl people who have experienced !his do
not remember the noise of the e)l!>losion.
but ralher 1he noise from 1he actual c:olli
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Can one use a ell/Id saat in the front seat d

the car has an airbag in the passenger posirion?
No. The airbag is filled with sueh power and
speed Iha! the child seal would be lhrown
violenlly backwards. causing the child 10 in
cur senous Injury.
Is the dust released dangerous?

Most people who have been in lhe car with
bad or no ventilation for several minUles get
only slighl eye or 1hroa1 irritation.
People who suffer from aslhma may have
an attack and should ac:1 as recommended
by !heir doclOf. They should !hen saek
medcal advice.
II possible. avoid getting lhe dust on the
sl<in ash may cause irrilatlon.
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WARNING
As lhe dusl may, In certain cases. con

lain traces of detergenthke subslances,
lhe following precautions should be
tal<en.
S1on Which has come into conlacl whh
1he dust should be washed with water
and mild soap as soon as possible
tt the eyes are tmtaled. rinse Wflh water
Some model variants are also equipped
wi1h a passenoerside airbag lhat is located
beneath a cover on the instrument panel .
Cars with passenger-side airba gs
.1:. WARNING
You must never 1nstan a child seat m
the front passenger seat since an in
fla11ng allbag can niure a seated ell.Id.
CMd seats must only be moonled an
the rear seat
CMdren must not stand 1n front of the
front passenger seat since. in lhe
event of a collision. they can be ser1
ously rniured by the mflabng airbag .
The glove compartment must always
be kept closed while lhe car is mov
1ng. All open glove companment doot
can cause leg m1urles m lhe even! of
an accident
Never keep anything on lhe ll'lslr\Jment
panel or 1n lront of a Iron! seal wnere rt
can obstruct airbag lnflallon. Also see
to rt that no accessones are mounted
on the inslrument panel.
Working with and scrapping the

airbag and belt tensi oner
SRS warning light
.1:,
WARNING
remains
loghted wti1le you are drMng, the car must
be checked Immediately by an autho
nsed Saab dealer It an SRS warning
loght is lighted or ftash1ng. the system may
no1 be activated In a front-end collision.
tt lhs warning loght fta.shes
0<
The system must be check ed as set fonh In

the Service Programme.
.1:,
WARNING
Modifications that affect the steenng

wheel 0< the system's electrical instal
latJon are proM>rted on cars equipped
with SRS.
During welding, both the battery ca
bles and the SRS electronics UM must
be disconnected.
The electronics unit must be removed
from the car bef0<e you start 10 quicltdry enamel paon!WO<t<.
The airbag and bett tenslO<l&< must be

tnppe d bel0<e the car is scrap ped, and
also before components in the system

are dismounted fa< scrapping.
WO<k that involves replacing 0< scrapping airbags or beh tensioners must be
done by an auth0<ised Saab dealer.
Interior equipmen t
Electrical window
operators
0)
(3)
- - 1
Ill
To lower a window:
Press the button's window symbol.
Tl1's bunon has a second pos.tion for automatic Window lowenng. When the button os
pushed past l1S first pos1100. the Window
goes an the way down.
Automatic lowering can be interrupted by
briefly llfling the symbol sldo of the bunon.
To raise a window:
Ult the symbol side ol the bunon.
Wrndtlw ralSlng slops when the window is
al the way dosed or when you release the
bunon.
1
2
Sunrool control
WW1dc>wcpemon
Conttcl. -
3 Con#ol \Md 10 ~ lhe INl doof'l
61
" '
lllc:ncal--Exrta button tor electrical rear-<Joor W!ndow

opemtors
62
Interior equipment
Child safety for electrical rear-door

window operators {ON/OFF)
01
This ON/OFF button enables you to determine 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 operated by means of the extra button in each
of Ille rear doo<s.
OFF position: Rear side windows can only
be operated by means of lhe buttons in the
centre oonsole.
&,
WARNING
Always remove the Ignition key when you

leave the cat to prevent anyone from being 1n1ured by the powe< Windows (play
ong ct>11dren for example)
OD
0
Switch for ce<rtnll operation or elactric win
dows
Central operation of electric

windows, 900 Convertible
In Ille central oons.:ile is a switcll for the si-
multaneous raising and lowering of the four

side windows.
When raising the hood, all side windows
are automatically lowered a few centimeters. When the hood has been fastened to
the front windscreen bar. it is convenient to
use the switch 10 raise the windows to the
fully closed position.
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WARNING
Think aboU1 the nsk of crushing when

raising the side windows. Chee!< that an
persons travelling in the car have lheor
head. hands and fingers away from
thewlndows belore raising them.
Interior equipment
Sunroof
The sunrool is operated electrically by
means ol the ROOF control on the centre
console. The sunrool can be opened lully
or partial)!. As soon as the sw~ch is re
leased, the sunrool Is locked In position.
1 To open the sunroof all the way (trom
the closed position) proceed as IOI
lows:
To open Move the contrOl to the rear
To close Move the control ICHWard
2 The rool also has a tih pos1t1on for ven
titalion (if the sunrool is closed) .
To epen Move the contrOl lorward
To close Move lhe control to the rear
63
You must, however, release the control al

tor the sun rool is fully closed In order to
switch beiween the twO !unctions.
The sunrool also has an inner. manually
operated. sunvisor.
&
WARN ING
r ot crushing when
dange
Consoder the
operanng the sunrool
Emergency operation of sunro of

The sunrool can be operated manually by
means ol a screwdriver (in the event ol an
elec1ric power lailure lor example). Push
back lhe cover on the overhead switch
panel. Insert a screwdnver into the slot in
the cenue ol the motor shaft and rum
Tum clockwise to close the sunrool.

II the sunrool Is open along its rear edge,
tum anticloci<wise.
Interior lighting
~L_JJJ
The ln1enor lighting consists ol lront and

rear dome llghls. The in1erior lighling switch
Is localed In lhe cen1re console be1Ween lhe
lronl seats.
When this switch is al its centJe posilion
(dooractualion onlolf). the interior lighting
will come on:
When any door is opened while the ignl
lion Is swhched ott.
When the igni1ion key Is removed lrom
the Ignition swhch.
If the switch is at its centJe position. the in
terior rig11ting is extinguished about 12 sec
onds alter you have closed the doorS and
also when the ignttion Is turned on. The
lighling is extinguished gradually.
The llghl back ol each sunvisor can be
turned on/off by the button mounted adja
cent IO tt.
If the doorS are lell open or ii the swhch Is
lell al position 1 or 3 with the ignilion
swttched off. the in1erior lighling is extin
11uished aulomatically aller 20 minutes.
o ~
Boot lighting
If you have turned the lighl on with the bul
ton. the bool &ghling comes on when you
open tl>e boot lid and goes off when you
CIOSe the lid. The boot llghti"ll can also be
lumed on and olf separa1ely with the bul
ion.
(DI
@
Can holder
In cars equipped with can holders. lhere is
a detachable Insert In lhe s1orage compart
men1 belWeen the Iron\ seats. This Insert
has a recess lor canstmugs and a coin
space lor three denominations.
Can holder In aJntre console
Ashtrays
The car is equipped with two ashlrays. One
Is located near Ille bottom of the inslTUment
panel. the other on the rear end of the cen
tre console.
To open Ille front ashtray. press ft lightly
and allow it to spring out. To open Ille rear
ashtray. carefully pull It diagonally down
wards by its top edge.
To remove Ille front ashtray. press down
the catch and puff it straight out To put it
back. fit it in the guides and push it home.
To remove the rear ashtray. press down the
ca!Cll and open ft past Ille detent.
To put it back. align it with the two locating
pins on either side of lhe opening . Then
push ft home.
Glove companmanr
Foiwstd sshttay
~~
Glove compartment
I Opening jp!ess In)

2Removll(lo<~)
&,
Rear ashttay
~
I
_)
WARNING
The glove compartment must be closed

while Ille car Is In mobon . This is espeaally ~t ~ the car has an airbag
on Ille passen ger side. An open glove
compartment door can cause leg injuries
in Ille event of a colfision .
Convertible
Before operatin g the hood. read the section
General saleiy ad\lice on page 70.
Lowering the hood
&,
WARN ING
Oo not touch the hood hinges or rails

when lowenng . ~e is a danger ol
crush injury.
Oo not operate the hood with passen
gers in the rear seat or with people
standing 1n the mrned'iate VIOMy ot
the car Danger of head 10jury
After lowenng . checi< that the tonneau
cover Is properly loci<ed.
LDcking handle
1 locl<l
2 UnlodunQ
3 CalCh tully releastd
Turn the ignition key to driving posi

tion.
To reduce the load on the banery. s1art
the engine and lel it lick over When
operaling the hood.
2 Lower the sun visors.
3 Ult the rwo locking handles so that the
catches are released from their las
toners.
G) . . .1tt..
~~
1 Rear windwe en fifts

2 Tonneau cover
opens
:- ~
_&)_gq{;.::::::=&:;:::: ~
~.
3 Roof and rear wind
screen fold down
Switch for hood operation

I
Lowerinil
2 Ra-.g
4 Press the ROOF switch back until the
hood Is completely lowered, the cover

dosed and a ready signal Is given
by the SID (shon sound signal).
5 Ched< that no tauh messages are dis
played on the SID, see page 70.
IMPORTANT
clllC* . . . . . . . . . . .
lo
,,,,.,
. . ftllonb all lldll
lodlld
bllole ~ . . cs.
4 Tonneau cover
closes
.ii
Loci< on front ol tonnesu cover
Raising the hood
it WARNING
Do not roueh the hOod hinges and rails
when raising. Danger of crush Injury.

Do no1 operate lhe hOod with passenWith people
gers on lhe rear seat
standing In the immediate V1Cln.ty of
lhe car. Danger of head injury.
'
Locking handles
, Hooduntod<ed
2 Caocn tngoged
3 Push ROOF button fO<Ward until the

rear windseteen is locked Into lhe ton
neau cover and a r eady signal Is
given by the SID {short sound signal).
side windows are auto
Note thal
matlcally lowe<ed several centimelers
to prolect the seals when lhe hood Is
raised.
The side window raising mechanism Is
isolated while lhe hOod is being raised.
4 Pull 1he fronr edge of the hood down
using the dosing handle {do nol pull
an
Turn lhe ignition key lo driving posi

lion.
To reduce the load on the battery, s1an
the engine and let ~ lick over when
operating the hOod.
2 Lower lhe sun vtsors.
on the locking handle) and tock lhe

hOod by folding in lhe two handles.
Check lhat lhe calches have lod<ed
the hood on both sides.
5 Ralse the side windows using the oen
!Jal operating switch.
6 Check lhat no faull messages are dis
played on the SID, see page 70.
Interior equipment
3 Lower the sun visors.
4 Stand by Ille side of the car:
69
9 Stand by the side of the car:

Close the 1onneau cover.
Ult the tonneau cover. gnpping the
Han dle for man ual hood operal>Otl
Manually raising the soft lop
Lt,
WARNING
be
The manual soft top control may onfy
rused to relse the soft top 1n an eme

gency (e.g. electncal failure).
t
After manually raising the soft top, It mus
this
as
n
agai
<ed
lowe
ualy
man
be
not
h
may cause damage to the soft top mec
amsm.
and
I Release the rear seat backrest
fold 11 forward.
le.
2 Lower the manual operation hand
When the handle is lowered. all elec
tric motors are disconnected and the
hood can be raised by hand.
black pan.
5 Climb into the car and kneel on the
folded backrest.
6 Use the recess on the front edge of the
hood and stan to ra.ise it.
7 Stand on the folded backrest and con
tinue to pull the front edge of the hood
up to its highest point.
8 Climb down onto the floor and pun Ille
hood to Ille front windscreen.
Lt,
WARNING
Do not touch the hood hinges and rails

y
when raising the hood. Keep hands awa
from Ille upper bar of the windscreen
danger of crushing. Do not operate the
or
hoed with passengers 1n Ille rear seat
of
wnh people In the immediate vicinity
the car
IMPORTANT
to
Close the C<Ne< carefully so as not
e.
dam age the small flaps on the front edg
t O Fold down the rear windscreen
as possible.
as far
Important: When manually raising. it

is not possible to completely lock Ille
rear windscreen 1n the cover recess.
This pan of the root is fi xed by the re
sistance of the electric molor when the
manual operation handle is folded up.
Ille
t t Push down the tonneau cover from
rear seat while slmultaneovsly fold
ing up the manua.l operation handle.
up12 Lock the rear seat baduest 1n the
right position.
13 Sit in the front seat and pun Ille hood
down against the windscreen bar (do
not punon the handles). Lock the hood
by folding In Ille two handles. Check
that Ille catches are fastened on bolh
sides.
to
t 4 VJSit an authorized saab workshop
check the hood system.
General safety advice
Fault message on the SID

The following CHECK messages are part of
the hood system and can be displayed on
the SID together with an audible signal;
Display shows
Reason
CHECK
SOFT TOP
Somelhing Is caughl and

lw1de<ing lhe motor mxn
-dng ""'
hood. ts noc
The tonneau cover
loclced at lhe front on boll>
sldn
The rear wlndSCfeen has

not k>oked Into the 1onneau
cover on boU1 sides
CHECK
~TCHES
Tho hood .. not IUly ...,., ""' -
YC<J 3'11
bar of ""'
lf'/ing to !owe< the
Ills locked to
the upper b3I ol the froot
hood -
CHECK
TRUNK
winciseretn
Tho hood bag In llle boot is
hocked up and must be re-
leased betoro the hood can

be lowe<ed.
A large obj.a is under lhe
hood bag and is blocl<i"IJ
1l1e hoocf space
CLOSE
TRUNK LID
Raising or IOwering of the
hood Is oOSVUCled b:ause

the boot fld is not closed.
Never touch the hood hinges or rails or

the upper bar of the front windscreen
when operating the hood.
After raising the hood. always check that
It is properly locked onto the upper bar of
the windscreen with the IWO catches be
lore driving the car.
After lowering. Check thai the tonneau
cover is properly locked. If It is not locked.
It can become detached while driving and
cause personal Injury.
Oo not operate the hood with people in
the rear seat Of with people in the immeThere is a ~er
diate vicinity of the
of head injury when the hood is In mot10n
car.
Remove children's cllan. baby earners

and childten befOfe operating the hood.
Do not operate the hood at temperatures
below
Note that certain automatic car washes
can damage the fabric hood. These are
car washes that use mechanical sensors
on the bodywot1<. We recommend that
Y.'!" dO not wash the Saab 900 Convert
oble In automatic car washes.
Roof 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 obsttucl the lowering
of the hood.
-sc.
Doors, locks , boot 71
I
Changing llHI battery in Ille light~
key
Lock
Light-equipped key
To replace lhe battery used f0< the key light
you must open lhe key grippe< with a coin
0< lhe like. Return lhe old battery to wher
ever you bought the new one.
Door opening handle

Open tho door by fitting the opening handle
lrom beneath.
It the door stid<s (because of freezing f0<
example) you can grasp the opening han
die lrom above to get a better grip.
Door opening handle
Central locking system

Aher inserting lhe key in the driver's door
or front passenger door. you can locl<I
unlock all of the car doors and also the
fuel filler flap.

The boot lid is not included in the central
locking system. ft can only be unlocked
by means of the button on the drive(s
door or with the key.
From within lhe car you can unlock the
central lock by pul ing up either ot the lock
buttons on the front doors.
The central lock can also be activated
from inside using the button on the cen
tral console marl<ed LOCK
The cen1ral lock cannot however be op
erated by the indillidual lock buttons on
the doors. These buttons only locl<I un
lock each incfividual door.
&:i_ WARNING
Locking the doors when driV1ng can re
duce the nsk ot:
-passengers. especially Children. opening doors and tailing oul
-Intruders gelbng into the car when slowtng
' stoppong
in1ury due to doors opening In an acc1denl

Note h o - !hat in the case ot an ac
ddent, locked doors can make ass1s
tance lrom the outside mO<e dittlrutt.
72 Doors, locks, boot

Anti-theft locking
After inserting lhe key in lhe driver's door.
you can provide mechanical anlitheft lock
ing (Deadlock) cen1rally for all locks.
!hereby making ii impossible lo exe<:ute
ceniral unlocking by pulling up a lock bul
Ion.
Turn the key 90' clockwise and remove lhe
key when ii is in lhe horizonlal position.
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Central locking switeh
Anti-theft locking
1 locking
2 Unloc!OOg
3 An!Hheh loddng
WARNING
Never use the antithelt locking function

when !here are people in 1he car. since h
makes h impossible to unlock the doors
from within the car.
II is possible however to unlock lhe boot
with the bunon on lhe driver door.
The anlilhelt locking Junction can only be
used after lhe doors have been locked us
ing lh& ceniral locl<ing sys1em, and ii can
only be used lrom the drivet's door lock.
Boot lock
The boot lock is no1 ccnlrolled by lhe cen
lral locking system. The bool fid can be un
locked by the button on lhe driver's door or
from oulside using the key. The lid always
locks when ii is closed.
Unlocking burtM /or boot lock
Unlocking Ille boot lid with the key
Doors, locks, boot 73

During the delay time. the L.EO lights lor ten
seconds and then flashes every other sec
ond as IOng as the alarm Is activated.
II any door. the hood or the tailgate Is open.
or H there Is an elearical tault in the alarm
conllOI module when the car is locked us
ing the remote conllol. the LEO flashes
onoe every second tor t O seconds to ind1
cate that there is a fault.
Glass break sensor
Child safety Ioele carch
, Enoaoed
2 O!Hngaged
Remote coorrol lor AnlJ.lhe~ alarm

1 Bunon t01 activaiingtdllC'lrVating alarm
2 eunon tcx unaocklng the bo01
Child safety lock, rear door

You engage the child satery lock by moving
the catch to the rear. The door can rcN only
be opened trom the outside (H the lock bu!
ton Is not depressed).
Anti-theft alarm
Cenaln models have tactorylitted theh
alarm. This alarm Is also available as an
option.
The theft alarm is activated.'deactivated us
Ing a remote conllol.
The car is supplied with two remote controls
and can have an additional two. Contact
your Saab dealer.
The alarm reception antenna is located beside the left-hand sculf plate in 900 cars.
When the theh alarm Is tripped, It Is not
possible 10 stan the car as cenain essential
components are disconnected. This tune
lion is called three circuit breal<ing.
All doo<S as wel as the hood and the tail
gate are mon~ored with breakers. A glass
break sensor sets ott the alarm Hany ol the
windows Is broken.
The alarm is activated ten seconds after the
car has been locked using the remote con
UOI. The hazald flashers ttash once. During
these ten seconds (delay time), doors.
hood and tailgate can be opened without
tripping the alarm.
The andlheft alarm is equipped with a

glass breaka!je sensor for mon~oring the
windscreen and windows. The glass break
sensor is located in the lront interior light
Ing.In order 10 avoid lalso alarms when lor
example children or animals are leh in the
car. or if the Convertible is parl<ed with the
soft top down, the glass break sensor
should be disconnected.
Disconnection is achieved by pressing the
small button beside the glass break sensor
after the Ignition has been placed in the

OFF position. but before the car is locked
and the alarm activated. The LED flashes
once a second for 10 seconds.
to seconds and then goes bac:I< to Hashing

1Nery other second.
Tailgate
Doors
The alarm cannot be activated If the driver
doOr is open. If any of the othor doors is
open or Is opened during the delay period
and Is not dosed before the delay period
has expired. that doo< is excluded from lhe
alarm.
When the door is then dosed. a new delay
period starts for that door and at the end of
the delay, the door is once again included
in the alarm.
When the doOr is closed. the LED lights for
Io seconds and then returns to flashing INery olher second.
Unlocking using the anti-theft alarm remote
conltol does not unlock the mechanical
antitheft feature.
Alie< locking to anti-theft position (see
page 0), unlocklng can only be carried out
using 1he key.
Hood
If the hood Is open or Is opened during the
delay period and is not closed before lhe
delay period has expired. the hood is ex
eluded from the alarm.
II the hood is closed. a new delay period
begins for the hood and the hood is included In the alarm atter this delay period.
When the hood is closed. tho LED lights for
If the tailgate Is open or is opened during

the delay period and is not closed before
the delay period has expired. the tailgate is
excluded from the alarm.
If the tailgate is then closed. a new delay
period starts and the LED fights for t 0 seconds and then returns 10 flashing 1Nety
other second.
The tailgate can always be unlocked after
the delay period has expired using the righthand button on the remote con11ol. The
other doors and the hood remain alarmed.
Convertible: Opening the tailgate when
the soft top is down:
Betore the tailgate can be opened, the
alarm most be deactivated using the left
hand button on the remote control. The taJlgate can then be opened using the key.
Vehicle Security System (VSS)

The ca(s and-theft alarm is equipped with
a system which disconnects the engine
control module and makes it impossible to
start the engine.
Immobilization takes place in the following
three cases:
When the alarm is activated In the normal way
30 seconds after the key has been removed from the ignition forrespective of
whethe< the alarm has been activated).
3 minutes alter the car is unlocked if the
ignttion has not been switched on.
The left-hand button on the remote con
trol (act lvatlor\/deactlvatlon) must be
pressed to enable the engine to be
started.
Doors, locks. boot 75

The hazald 11<>-s !!<>sh cnoe (0.5 1).
The hom sounds cnoe.
On 9000 ca111 with Pacific specification, the alarm e<1n also
be activatedldOQCllvated with the key In the driver doc<.
Deactiva
don
The hazald llasl1ers !lash !hree dmes.

(3 x 0 .5 S).
fl the alarm has bHn tripped by a thth anernp1. tht hazllrd
The range of the remoct cocitrd is appox. a metetS. In

laVO<able condi1ions. the range can be signifbnUy rurthef.
lehhand button: activadngldeactivating the theh alarm
Righthand bunon: deactivating and unloddng taiiga1e only
If a remote control Is lost. tM nflW remote oonuol must be
programmed together with the remaining remote 004'ltrol to
adlj)I it to yoor e<1fs unique theft alarm code. Conlacl an
Saab~.
'
- - - - ' -authonled
FWmote
c:ontrol
lamps llash ~ times.

(5 x 0.5 s).
The hom sounds lwlce.
The lEO lights tor one second.
The remote c:ontrol has IWO baneries ,."hlch nO<maly lasl

for aboul two years. When the range ot the remote c:ontrOI
begins to lessen. the batteries mUSl be <Nnged. In order
to avoid loss of function. it fs recommended !hat the baner
les are changed every yea.1.
Alter changing the banMies. dep<ess the lehhand button
tlve tames in sucoession wrth the rerno1e contrOI dileaed at
the car so lhal !he thelt alarm >rill reaignize the signals
hom the ramo<a con11olH the remote con1lol has been ex-
On 9000 cars with Pacific specification. the alarm can also

be activa1ed/dtactlvated with the key In the driver doc<.
The hazaid
The hom -
Ila- logllt for two seconds.

3 mes.
posed IO very low t~es. it may
rnal!unc-. Warm
tN remote cont.rot in 'f04M hand f0t a few mnutes..

The alarm
goos 011
II the remote conrtol dots l"IOt woc1t. even if the banery is

good. the code signal may be O<ll of phase. With the re-
The hazald nawrs llash f0< 5 rrinutes.
The hom sounds 10< 30 seconds.

To switch off the alarm when it has been $Gt off. it Is deac
" ')"-.- - -- "-:.:n:..:on
al::edc::...:ln_ ;t;;he normal way (lehhand bu
_ _ _ _...:o'v:.:c::
Glass
bruit
The glass breal< sensor senses Hone Ol lhe cars windows

is brol<Bn and 11>en ac:w.ii.. !he alarm. The glass brealc
sens0< can be maroJaly cisc:onnec1ed by pr&SSing !he but
ton nut IO the sensor's rricr~ bel0<e the !heh alarm
Is activated. The disconnection ol the glass break sensor Is
cancelled the ne1n time the ala1m l:s deactivated.
Convertible: When the car is p;111<ed with the soft top
down. the glass break sensor should be disconnected to
avoid 1alse alarms.
mote control dilecutd towards the car. Pf8SS the lefthand

button five times ln succession.
=
Battety
II bantl)' posil!v9 vol1age Is losl die 10 e.g. lla1 battery

!he theft alarm ks oc:ivated. the theft alarm Is ren
Whon battety positive ~ returns
dt<ed
to nmal the theh olarm wil be ilCllVated In the some way
u 11 was bef0<e the tou of voltage.
unse<Vlce-.
Due to diflerent national laws/requirements, the functions of the

theft alarm may be. different In drtterent countrles. Find out what
national laws/requirements are in force.
Some of the theft alarm fundions can be rep<ogrammed. Contact
your Saab dealer to fine out about the possibilities.

IMPORTANT
The alarm may be deactivated and the
- u'*>cked Wthe lelt.nand bul10n is
~olally p1111ed when the car is
. . . . range.
When locking ullng the remole con1rol
In eJC1reme cold, check that the car is
Pl operty loc:kad. The lock bunons in the
dOor should go down.
Signals when the alarm Is tripped

During a lheh anempt, the alarm sounds if
the tailgate, hood or any ol the doors Is
opened. The glass break sensor trips the
alarm if any of the windows Is broken.
The alarm is also tripped ~ there is an at
1emp1 10 connect or by-pass the ignition
switch.
Tho following signals are given when the
alarm Is tripped:
AD hazard flashers ltash for 5 minutes.
A sound signal Is emitted lor 30 seconds.
If tho alarm is deactivated during this
time. the signals cease.
Flashing and sound signals can vary berween markets due to legal and Insurance
requirements.
See next page lor a more detailed descrip
tion of operation.
Quick guide, Ilg.h t-emitting diode

(LEO)
Situation
1 Adivalion
(delay period)
2 Alatm adlvated
(after del<lv period)
LED Indication
3 Deactivation
AlatTn nol ICliva:ed
11 "'hts lor I second
I.JI "" 10 seconds

t tlashperMCOl1d
'5 ""'. hood
off
tailgalB aJ\t<
situation 5 or 6 above
8 Only when the englne
control modute is <iscon
nected (VSS future)
9 Faull in alarm system
Of'ds
"' taiga! 1 llashlsecond fCl<

10 seconds
openlopenod
during dtlav period
1 fl<lsl\/second lor
6 UM>cldng tailgate
10 seconds
7 Closing of cloo<. hood "' ligh1s lor 10 sec
Do<lble ftash every

seccnd
Flashing instead al
constant lig'1I during

doloyperio d
0 OiSCOf'lnection of gla.. 1 flash /second fa<
10 seconds
break senSO<
Boot
Lowering the entire rear seat
It Is easier to lower the rear seat If the front seats are not too far
back.
I Lower the seat cushions by puli ng lhe eyelets between the
bacl<rest cushions and seat cushions.
2 Rest the seat cushions on end in back of the !root seats.
3 Release the entire backrest cushion, including the belt beam,
by pressing in the catch in the handle on the left side. Aher this
has been done, !he fact that the belt beam has been released
is indicated by the red "warning flags on !he right and left sides
of the beam.
4 Lowe< lhe entire bacl<rest cushion by pulling tllis same handle
(Item 3).
IMPORTANT: When you replace the belt beam using the han
die (Item 3), you must see to It that It Is properly locked and !hat
!he two red "warning flags vanish (thereby by indicating !hat
IOcklng has taken plaoe property).
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"
WARNING
the right and left sides of the be~

The two "warning nags
beam show !hat the backrest cushloo Is not locked. ~ drive
the car if the bad<rest cushion is not correctly locked since this
Increases risk of personal Injury during heavy braking or In the
event of a colision.
When the entire rear seat has been lowered, you must remove
the parcel shell. Olhetwlse It might come loose and cause personal m,ury in the event of a collision.
5 To Increase load capacity when !he backrest cushion has
been lowered, you can remove the head restraints before
lowering the belt beam.
Lowering the right-hand part of the rear seat

To provide mo<e flexibiflty, lhe rear seat is divided so that you can
lower 1he na11ower (right) part separately.

LowM the seat cushion lorward by pulling the eyelet between
the bacllrest and the seat cushion.
2 Rest the seat cushion on end behind the lront seat.
3 Release the nght bacllrest cushion by means ol the catch on
the belt beam's right side.
4 Lower the right backrest cushion.
IMPORTANT: When you replace the right backrest cushion,
make certain that it is properly locked.
WARHIHG
UNLOCKED
5 To Increase load capacity when the backrest cushion has
been lowered. you can remove the head restraints belore

towering the belt beam.
&
WARNING
ff the head restraints have been removed. they must be reptaoed so that they cannot be tlvown about and nJUre some-
one
Do not nde In the rear seat Wlthout having remounted the

head restraints. and make sure they are properly locked in
place.
Whenever you handle any system containing moving pans.
such as the belt beam. always be carelul not 10 get ptnched.
Never keep heavy objects on the parcel shelf since they can
be tlvown forward and cause personal 1n1ury d..;ng heavy
braking or In the event of a collis10n.
When the baclt seat has been put back 1n place. make ce<
lain that the belt beam IS locked firmly on both sides (the red
"Warning ttags must go down). This os vital since the i.wer
ancnorages lor the seat belts are In the belt beam.
Waming flag$
Removing the parcel shell

I Open the boot lid.
2 Unhook the rubber ties.
3 Liit the parcel shelf somewhat and pull 11away from the guide
pins in the lron1edge of the shelf support.

Load aperture
A load aperture is provided in the back seat backrest so lhat you
can carry long nanow objects.
Switch ott the engine and set the handbrake before loading or unloading long objects. Olhe<wise. there is risk that you will inadvert
ently bump the gear/selec:tor leYef and the car win stan moving.
1 Lower the armresL
2 Open the cover by lihing the locking handle.
Anchorage eyes
Loads can be anached to the tour anchorage eyes In the boot.
Generally speaklng, loads should be placed as far forward as pos
sible In the boot.
&
WARNING
Load aperture:
Always secure a load prope~y . You can. for example. use the
hip strap In the cenue rear seat belt. Ths will reduce risk of hav
ing the load thrown about In the event of a colDSK>n and causing
personal inJUty.
Boot:
Always secure heavy, bulky toacls to the four eyes 1n the boot
This win reduce nsk of having them ttvown about during heavy
bralong or rn the event ol a colkslOfl and causing personal lniury.
When the backresVfoaO.aperture is towered. narrow objects can
also be thrown atound and cause 1niury. You should thus sea.we
them well.
To retain the car's normal handling characteristics. you must be
careful not to exceed Its maximum load capacity, see page 135.

Boot lighting
The boot light is operated when the boot lid
is opened and dosed.
This light can also be turned on and off by
means of the button located adjacent to the
light itself.
Boot,
900 Convertible
Suspending hood bag
Tile f pace in the boot can be Increased by
lilting up Iha hood bag wilh the straps un
demeath and suspending ~ with the eyes
on the front of the bag.
The hood bag can only be suspended when
the hood IS raised.
If the hood Is raised when the bag Is hooked
up. the SID dlSplays the message CHECK
TRUNK. see page 70.
Suspending hood bag
Lock fOf IM rear seat baclctest.
Lock the boot lld
Rear seat
h is possible to unlock the boot lid with the

button on the driver door only when the
hood is completely up or down (the igni
lion must however be in the ON posJtion
when the hood is lowered).
The rear seat is intended for two passen

gers.
Both seats have llvee.point seat bahs with
automatic rollers.
Folding the rear seat backrest
IMPORTANT
ti the boot lid Is opened llllng the key
when the hood Is not COIT4llelely up Of
down. there Is a danger ol damaging the
lid .,....,, the hood 5Y1*n.
In order 10 Increase the luggage space in

the car. the rear seat backrest can be
folded. Folding Is easier if the front seats
are not too lar back.
1 Position the rear seat belts so that they
run under lhe black handles at both

ends ol the backrest cushion. This prevents the behs being pinched when the
cushion Is folded back up.
Tool kit and compact

spare wheel
M'ORTAHT
Theta.dipllMec:enonlJlle med.._
. . hood .. .
'""to .... hood . . . .haod

1.,,
. . . SID .. , ii ,
"'m
GI CHECKTRUN< (- .......
10).
bell ,1ndldor wWI a ta.Ip
lg&illth~ooitbaa
I
2 The backrest cushion Is fitted wilh a

lock which Is posllloned at the top by the
lefthand seat Use the ignition key to
unlock the whole backrest 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 uanspo<ling long loads.

Bef0<e loading. the rear seat backrest cush
ion must be tolded down (see description
above). Hang up 1he hood bag wilh lhe
hooks as descnbed on page so.
The tool fut and compact spare wheel are

kept benealh the carpe~ng In 1he boot

Use a sharp knife to CUI open the out
lined rectangle at right in the upholst8')'
so lhat you can access the two retainer
screws that secure the lock motor to the
fuel filler nap.
2 Unscrew the re1alner screws somewhal
and back them out through lhe screw
holes. whereupon the lock molor winbe
released from the nap.
...
Wite for manual opening
of fuel fil6r flap (Ccnvenible)
Convertib le
Manual opening of
fuel filler flap
Coupe and five-door models
tt the fuel filer flap (which Is controlled by
the central locking system) does not unlock.
proceed as follows.
Check fuse 20. II it Is blown or ils replacement blows, you can release the loci< molor
from the flap as follows:
11 lhe fuel filler nap, controned by 1he central

lock, does not unlock tal<e lhe following action:
Check fuse 25. II ~ is detective or blows
again alter changing. the locklng molor can
be deiaclled from the flap by puNing a wire.
The wire, matked with a yellow anaw at the
end. is located In the boot inside the opening in the upholstery in front ol Ille right
hand rear light.
Starting and driving 83
;e
LOCK poslllon
Pul lhe gear lever In reverse and 1um me~tlon key 10 1he LOCK
selec1 !he Parl<lng
posilion. F0< cars wtth automallc transmis
~sition.
gear feve< is now lod<ed. The key can only be removed when
!he gear lever Is in 1his position. The pal!dng '!sJhlS. !he hazard
warning fights and !he inlerio< lighting can be lighted.
OFF position
Gear lever Is nol locl<ed.
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I
Ignition lock (switch)
The single lock used for both 1he ignilion
and gear/selector lever is in the centre con.
sole localed between the front sealS. Be
!Ole you can remove the key, the car musl
be In reverse gear {manual gearbox cars)
or l~e Parl<ing {P) r.silion (cars wilh aulo
matic 1ransm[sslon .
The key 10 this lock also filS olher locks In
1he car. The key number is on a smal plas
lie: lab dellvered 1oge1her with lhe keys. Be
sure lo save 1his plas1ic lab since ii has the
key number on tt.
To make tt more difficull lo sleal the car,
part ot the cen11e console where the igni
lion switch is localed has been provided
wilh a sturdy s1ee1 plale lhal makes tt more
d1ttlcutt for a lhlel 10 shortclrcuil and by
pass lhe ignition swilch.
0
ON position
-0
!e
57
key at
The enlire eledrical stem Is ::\:"itlve. Do not leave Ille!he
key
the ON ~sltlon whl 8 lhe eng ne Is not running. Turn
l o lhe 0 F posillon lo disconnecl lhe electrlcnl syslem. When you
lum the key 10 lhe ON posllion. the warnings and lndlca1ors in lhe
are
main instru =ht so lhat you can check 10 """ that3they
The are elC!inguished aftet about seconds.
fuoctioning
Stitt posttlon {ST).

The Staner motor oee<ates. When you release Iha ker,, it springs
bacl< lo Iha ON posilion. Restarting lhe slartet motor s prevenled.
II starting is unsucoessM, you must iurn the key back 10 a position
between OFF and LOCK belate you can 1Um h 10 the s1al1 {ST)
position again.
84 Starting and driving
6, WARNING
Always remove the ign1tron key~ children
are to be left .., the car
Starting the engine

6, WARNING
Carbon monoxiOe (CO) is an invisible.
o<IOurless and poisonous gas. and you
should keep this in mind when you
star1 the engine in a garage. Always
make certain that the garage doors are
open
A leaking exhaust system can alsO

cause carbon monoxide poosonrng.
Items that consume lots ol electricitY (such
as the electrically heated rear window)
should not be turned on when starting In
very cold weather.
Avoid racing the engine or loading tt heavlly

wtule ~is sbll cold. Do not start driving belore the warning and indicat()( lights l\aVe
gone out.
The engine has an automatic choke. and to
suin proceed as lollows:
1 Depress the dutch pedal. Do not
touch the accelerat' pedal.
2 Start the engine and let the ignition
key spnng back. In very cold weather
it may be necessary 10 keep the staner
motor running lor up to 4050 sec
onds.
Note that cars with automatic uansmisslon
can be started only when the select' lever
is at position P or N.
Allow the engine to idle lor about tO sec
onds. Do not depress the accelerator pedal
all the way until al least 2-3 minutes alter
the engine has staned.
When the oil and/()( lllter Is changed. air can
enter the lubrication system. This aJso happens S()(OOtimes alter the car has not been
used lor a long period.
II this happens. the hydraulic tappets will
give oll a ticking sound lor up to 15 minutes
without any lauH being present.
However. you should not exceed 3000 rpm
until the tid<ing sound stops.
Starting tips
If. in very cold weather, you l\aVe made a
number ol unsuccessful starting anempts,

you should hold the accelerat()( pedal all
the way down while simultaneously running
the starter motor for about 5 10 se<:onds.
This wiU p<event loo rich a gas mixture lrom
react-Ing the engine.
Then start the car in the usual way. Do not
touch the accelera1' pedal.
If the engine dies immediately alter starting
(you may. lor example. have released the
clutch pedal 100 soon). you should not
touch the accelerator pedal bel()(e the engine has been slarted again.
Cars equipped with the
Saab DI (2.0 I Turbo):
The spat1< plugs are deaned autOfOalically
every lime the engine is switched off. II (in
spite ol this) an attempt to slar1 tails. release the Ignition key and allow it 10 spring
back. This wil initiate an even more eHec
live deaning ol the spat1< plugs wt'lch wil
continue throughout abOUI 5 seconds. Then
start on the usual way. Do not touch the accelerator pedal (when the accelerator pedal
is depressed all the way. the Ivel supply is
CtJt off).
Important points to
note when driving
Turbo models
1 Slalling and dnving
To avoid needless wear. never ac:celer
ate at lull thronle before lhe engine is hot
If the pressure gauge needle enters the
red zone repeated1Y. lhe engine can sud
denly loose power because a safety sys
lem limiis the charging pressure. Conlact
an authorised Saab dealer immedialefy.
Under certain atmospheric conditions,
the needle can enler lhe lirst part of lhe
red zone wllhoul any laufl being present
(high outdoor temperalure andlor high al
tilude).
2 Stopping lhe engine
Do nol rav up the engine immediately be
fore switching it oH. It should be idling
when you SW!lch 1t oH.
3 Regulating the charging pressure
The system is optimized tor 95 octane

tuel (RON). One ot lhe advania~es ol
regulating lhe charging pressure is thal
the engine can also be run on cheaper
grades of low~ luel (minimum 0191
octane RON) quite sately. Engine perfor
mance detenora1es somewha1. howaver.
and you should avoid carrying heavy
loads or dnving In too high a gear. To ensure optimal performance. you should
use tuel of lhe recommended grade.
namely RON 95.
The maximum turbocharging p<essure is
regulated on lhe basis ol the engine's
1endency to knock/ping. Brief spells of
knocking In lhe engine are perfectly nor
mal. These can occur when a heavy load
is put on the engine al about 3000 rpm,
and lhe ex1ent ol the knocking wilt depend on the grade of luel being used.
lsolaled irislances of knocking are more
likely when low-octane fuel is being used.
This regulaled form of knocking lollowed
by a reduction in lhe charqing pressure
merely incficates that charging regulation
is worl<ing normaly and is perfectly sale
for the engine.
Important considerations tor cars

with catalytic converters
The catalytic converter is an exhaUS1 emis
sion control device incorporated lnlo the
exhaust sys1em. h consis1S of a honeycomb
ceramic irisert. the cells ol wl1ich have their
walls coaled with caialytic ma1erial (mixture
ot precious meials).
M'ORTAHT:
u.. only unl1 1Nd"'"'- Uldld pWd
w11-:.t1ieomlyllllldOllY V'fl-
4ll1y
'**'' ~
Engine control syst9"1 and the catalytic con-
verter
1 Engine OOl\lrol UNI
(~_,
2 Oiygen -

To ensure lhat the catalytic convener tune
lions property and to avoid damage to associated components. the following must
be observed:
Afways keep the car property serviced in
accoldance wi1h the Service Programme .
This applies particularly 10 the fuel and
ignillon systems.
Always be alert 10 any misfiring of the en
glne (engine not running on all cylinders).
any toss of power or any symptom of reduced performance.
At the first sign of anything wrong, reduce
speed and take the car to an authonsed
Saab dealer as soon as possible.
If the car is difficult to start (in very cold
weather or if the battery Is flat), the can
be bump started (manuals only) or
started using the jump leads from another battery. However. as soon as the
engine has started. it is important lhat it
runs on all cylinders. If not. let the engine
Idle for a mru<imum of 5 minutes to give it
time to start running smoothly.
If the engine does not run smoothly aher
5 minutes. consult an authorised Saab
dealer.
Do not park in rJry giass or other combustible material. since there is risk that
the hot catalytic converter may start a
lire.
Never Start a trip with a misfiring engine.
When a ca1 wi1h an a~eacly hot engine is
towed to start rt. the engine must run on
alt cylindets immediately after starting. If
the en11ine does not start at once. stop
towing rt.
If these instructions are not complied
whh. the catalytic converter and associated components can be damaged. and
it may constitute a b<each of the warranty
condn1ons.
Running in
Pistons, cylinder walls and bearings need
time to bed in and acquire uniform, wear
resistant sur1aces.
If a new engine is driven too hard. this grad
uat process of wearing in will not be possible and the r.te of the car and especially the
engine will be shortened.
During the first 2000 km do not exceed
5000 rpm. During the tlrst 3000 km never
drive the car at rua thronle other than momentarily.
Wearing In new brake pads

New brake pads take time to bed in, about
150 km tt the car is driven largely in town
about 500 km ol rootorway
conditions
driving.
To extend the useful Ide of the pads. avoid
hard braking as much as possible during
this period.
'
Manual gearbox
When changing geaf1. lully depress Ille
clutch pedal and then release tt smoothly. It
is not advisable to drive with one hand resting on Ille gear lever. as this can inetease
Ille wear on the gearbox.
Avoid pressing the gear lever sideways
when changing lrom 5th to 4th gear. This
will prevent you lrom inadvertendy engag
ing 2nd gear. which can result in over- rev
ving and possible damage to the engine.
You must lift up the catch on the gear lever
before you can engage reverse gear (R).
IMPORTANT
When engaging ,_,.gear, nlW sure
that lhe car is Ill~ and !hit your
looC is oft tM accelel 8IOI plll. The gear
lever should be moved firmly to the right
in neutral belo<e engagong -
For maximum luel economy. It is recommendad !hat you change up to a higher

gear at the lollowlng road speads:
Gear change
t -2
2-3
Road speed
25 km/h
3-4
65 km/h
75 km/h
4-5
40 km/h
Automatic
transmission
,&_ WARNING
Do not move the selector lever to position P Of A whole the car S moving. especially not at high speed. nus can
cause an acodent or damage the irans""5S!Oft when you again select a Give
position.
The automatic transmission has an elec

tronic controller that sends signals to a hy
draulic control unit caling fOf automatic
gear changes. When a change is to be
made. the engine ta<que and the hydraulic
pressure in the transmission are ched<ed to
make cenain that gear changing will be as
smooth as possible.
Always keep your foot on the brake when
selecting a dnve p<>Sllion to p<event the

car from creepong IO<Ward (Of backward n
R S selected).
Selector lever positions

While the car Is stationary. keep your toot
ott the accelerator when moving the selector lever from one position to another.
Pressing the accelerator when moving the
selector lever will cause unnecessary wear
in 1he transmission.
The selector lever must be at position P before you can remove the Ignition key.
The automatic transmi$$ion has three different operating programmes (modes):

Normal. Spon and Winter.
The Normal p<ogramme is selected auto
mat>cally when the engine is started. This
ptogramme p<ovides the best fuel econ-
omy.
Note that cars whh 2.5 V6 engines have a
special gear-changing pattern that is run
through during the first minute alter a cold
engine Is staned so that the catalytic convener will reach its wor1<Jng temperature
sooner.
Atways seleel position P befa<e you leave

the car. even rt the handbrake is set.
Selector lever
1 Locking catch
2 Bunon let SPORT mode
3 Bunon !or WINTER mode
It the CHECK GEARBOX indicator Is

lighted in the main Instrument. a laull has
occurred In the transmission (see page
t 4). Contael an authorised Saab dealer.
Even an electrical fault occuned in the
transmission. you can change gears manually as follows:
Position
Gear
Reverse 4th 4th 3rd 3rd
Positions at wnich
locked
thfl
se/lor lever can be

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

is slationary. Both 1 e lever and transmission
are locked on this position. The engine can be
started .
,.--- -
,
t
1*J
Position R musl only be selected when lhe car

is stationary. You cannot move lhe selector to
!his position wtthoul lifting up lhe locking calch
on lhe lever.
Wait a second or lwO before touching lhe ac-@1 celeralor lo give lhe gear time to engage.
L~
--.
~
- e
' -' -
l_'. _
, ""
~~
~~
~ L-
,-
'
r-
'
' -'--
Al position N. !here is no link between engine

and transmission. The engine can be started.
The handbrake should be set lo prevent the car
from slarting 10 move .
To prevent the engine and transmission from
becoming unnecessariJ hol when lhe CaI is
stationary for prolong periods (in traffic jams
for exa~) . move lhe selector lever 10 lhe N
position. e normal selector lever posillon for
waiting at traffic lights is D.
->
,'
Position D is the normal position for driving.

Here. the lransmission changes u~ or down
automatically between gears 1-4. he moments
al which gear changing lakes place depend on
the position of lhe accelerator and lhe speed of
the car. ll's advisable to wait a second or two
before pressing the acceleralor so thal the
gears will have time to engage properly .
At position 3, lhe 4111 gear cannot be engaged.

The car pulls away in firs! gear and !hen
changes up or down automatically between
~ears 1-3.
osltion 3 is recommended for driving lhrough
a succession of sharp bends and in heavy town
traffic.
Moving lhe selector lever from position D 10
position 3 causes an immediate change down
to 3rd gear. lhus providing stronger engine
braking. Position 3 should nol be selected al
speeds above 150 km/h.
Position 2 is advisable lor ascendin~ or descending hills. Better use is made o lhe power
of the enqine. and there is also improved engine braking. The transmission changes up or
down automaticalll ebetween the 1st and 2nd
gears bUI will nol
able 10 change up inlo 3rd
or 4th gear. Position 2 should nol be selected
at speeds above 150 km/h .
L~
!!
Ii-
~.::
POSltion t should be selected 10 ptOVlde heavy

engine b<aking when descending very steep
hills and to avoid frequent gear changildl
{which may cause the 11ansmission Hui to
ove1hea1~ when ascending very steep hills.
Moving t e selector lever from position 0 10
position 1 will cause the car 10 change down to
the 3rd gear. Down-changing to 2nd takes
=.at abou1 t tS kmlh and to 1st at about 6-0
You must not~ manually to mis poS1t1on
kmlh. and Saab does not
at speeds above t
recommend manual cha'Ws 10 this po511ion
when roads are slippery. hen the selector ~
lever is at position t . the car cannot change up
to a higher gear.
Kick-down
To force the transmission 10 cllange 10 the next lower gear at a
given speed to obtain maximum acceleration lor overtalong and the
bke. p<ess the accelerator hard down 10 the kick-down position
{which Is beyond lhe fuR thtonle posttion).
Attar kickdown, the transmission will change up to the next higher
gear when the accelerator is released from the kick-down position
or when engine speed (revs per min) Increases.
SPORT and WINTER func11ons

The S!Jo<1 programme is selected by p<essing
lhe S bunlin. This programme causes lhe
transmission to cllange up later and cllange
down ea~ier (at higher rpm) lhan me normal
programme.
You exit from the Sport mode:
When you p<ess the S bunon again
When the WINTER mode is engaged
When (and if) CHECK GEARBOX is lighted
The Winter p<ogramme makes ft easier to
start in sropPery underwheel conditions since
the transmossion starts In 3rd gear to avoid
spinning lhe wheels. You ca.n select the Win
ter programme atter the engine has started
and atter the seleC1or lever has been moved
to position 0 .
When the WINTER bunon is pressed again,
the transmission returns to lhe normal p<o-
..
gramme.
The Winter mode is disengaged automatlcally

when me spei!d exceeds 80 kmlh or:
When you activate kick-down for more lhan
2 seconds.
When you switch off the engine.
move the selector lever to P, 3. 2 or 1
CHECK GEARBOX Indicator lights
900 Turbo only:

WINTER can be selected atter lhe selector
lever has been moved placed in position D or
Automatic dsengaging of the winter mode
only happens when the eone is switched off
or when the selector lever is moved to posttion
1 or 2 and when CHECK GEARBOX is Iii oo
Automatic clutch
Saab 900 equipped W11h Saab Sensonic
(automatic clutch) has no clu1ch pedal.
A sensor "' the gear lever detects the im
minent change of gear when the gear lever
is moved to the newal pos<11on and a sen
sor in the gearbox detects the position of
the lever.
A control device coupled to the clutch controls engaging and dlsengaging.
Starting
1 Check tha1the handbrake is on.
4 Release the handbrake and depress

the accelerator.
Note: Pulling away on a slope with a trailer
should be done with relalively high
rpm.
S/Dtt:
Selecl first gear and quickly depress the

accelerator at least hall way (the engine
speed Increases automatically depending
on accelerator position).
2 Dep<ess the brake pedal and start the

engine. Do not touch the accelerator.
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WARNING
Do not touch the gear lever before the

engine 1s running lf the clutch engages
when the st811er motor is ruM1ng the car
can dnve oH out of control.
3 Select gear.
The car can be dnven ott in first second

or reverse gears.
IMPORTANT II the car is to be started
In reverse. the gear lever must first be
moved to the neutral position and then
beck to the reverse position.
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Release the accelerator pedal.
2 Change gear.
When changing gea1, the driver must hold
the actual gear lever knob and not the lever. as there is a danger that the gear lever
sensor will not give a reliable signal.
3 Depress the accelerator.

The car can be slowed to a standstill in all
gears without the engine stalling.
WARNING
Remember that the high acceleration

from stand-snll dunno kick-down starting
can be dangerous
Such a slarl can o!Vy be made with dear
V1Sibt1Jty 1n all dtrecnons and when there
are no oll>er ve/llcles or people 1n the vi
Clfllty.
able you to change gear and engage the

dutch faster if the accelerator pedal is released more quickly.
1
Pulllng away at high rpm

Kick-down
Gear change when moving

The SENSONIC system is designed to en-
After completing a journey

When the car is stationary, the handbrake
should be applled belore the engine is
turned ott.
The ognruon key can only be withdrawn with
the car in reverse.
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WARNING
When the ignrtion is tunned oH, the dutch

engages after approXJrnately 2.5 sec
onds. Because the car can roll a short
distance 1n this time 1t 1s important to al
ways engage the handbrake.
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Starting and driving
Safety function
Rolling
Fault messages on SID
If lhe car is stationaty and the engine is

tiddng over wrth a geat selected and lhe
brakes not on. lhe SID displays lhe fault
message DISENGAGE GEAR afler 3 seconds.
II the gear Is nol disengaged alter 7 seconds. lhe engine stops.
ff a car is rolling on a slope with the engine

tid<ing over and a geat seleCled. the clutch
automatically engages 10 make use of lhe
engine's braking effect Slalling is p<e
venled by lhe clutch disengaging lhe right
momenl and lhen re- engaging.
This aclion Is repealed until lhe driver
brakes or accelerales.
The following CHECK messages ate pan of

1he Sensooic syslem and can be displayed
on 1he SID togelher with an alarm signal.
.
.
=
ORTANT
r9lldy to pul nay .i tor

hlflc lights or on a llopt. keep
JOU' I on fie bnllce.
When 1111ne ecce1e1a1or1clulch to keep
... Cit IWly to pul nay. Ille ._.,....
on Ille cllACil ~ ICI I Mii
U9 Ind -
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WARNING
Never louch lhe thronle in lhe engine

companmenl when lhe engine is running
and a geat is engaged.
Manual adJUstment ol the lhronle can
make the car drive away uncontrolled
wtien the clutcll engages.
();splay ShOWS
DISENGAGE
GEAR
Indicator lamp,
automatic clutch
The lamp. localed in lhe main lns1rumen1,
lighls when lhe Ignition is !urned on belore
starting and goes out afler a few seconds if
eve<ything Is nonmal. ff lhe lamp does nol
go out or tights up while driving !here is a
tautt in lhe Sensonic system.
The car must nol be started wilh geat selee1ed if Iha ACS lamp is fit
If lhe lamp Slays Iii ii is normally possible 10
drive, but you should immedlalely conlact
an aulhorized Saab workshop 10 checi< lhe
sys1em.
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WARNING
When the lamp is lrt 1he pr9V10Usly mentioned salety system can be wholly or
parbally detective.
Cause
the car is stationary with the
engile running and with a
gear selected wi1h0ut in.
brakes being on.
You are uy;ng IO pul away
will1 reverse ~..iii..
out mt having movtd in.
..VIC' to N .
speed 100 high lor stlected
gear.
SHIFT DOWN
You are Uylng 10 pul away

'n wrong gear.
speed 100 low IO change 10
high gear.
OVERHEATI:D the lempe<a:ure In the

CLUTCH
clulch housing is 100 hlgl>
due to OYetlood. The car
can stjl be driven bul YO<!
Should avoid turlher s!Wng

of Ille ctulch.

Push starting
If necessaiy the engine can be staned by
pushing 0t towing the car:
I Tum the ognibon key to the ON position

and depress Iha brake pedal.
2 Place the 119ar lever in lhe newal position and release the handbtake.
3 Start towing 0t pushing Iha car.
4 SeleC1 2nd or 3rd gear.
To engage the clutch in this position,
one can etther:
Wa~ until the clutch au1omatlcally en
gages.
b. Or engage the clutch by grasping the
gear lever and pushl".'ll it towards the
appropriate gear poslbon (forward for
3rd and baci<wards for 2nd).
a.
1 Btllke and cMch lluld rtse<volt

2 A.lid reHfYQlt lor powtt stffring
3 Sensonic module
Brake fluid/clutch fluid, Senson ic
Fuses
Fluid fOt the Sensonlc system hydrauroc

clutch is toppedup on Iha bral<e fluid reser
No. Rating Function
voir.
The level should be between the MAX and
MIN levels.
When required. fin with brake Huid type
DOT4.
Brake fluid used mus1 have been stored in
a sealed container.
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17
30A
tSA
Sensonie
Maon 1ns1rument. SID.
Trionoc. Sensonlc

To set the desired speed
Move lhe button to ON. Then accelerate 10
lhe desired speed (musl be 40 kn\/h or
higher) and press SET.
To Increase the selected speed
Cruise control
Some models are equipped with a cruise
con!IOI system.
The cruise control system is operated by
means ol a spring-1erurn button that has the
following positions:
OFF (system inactive)
TIP (temporarily inactive)
ON (system actJVe)
RESUME (resumption ol selected speed)
The button marked SET Is used to set the
selected speed.
The CRUISE indicat0t in the maln instrument Is lighted when the system is active
(ON) and extinguished when the system is
either inaclive (OFF) or lemporarily Inactive
(TIP).
This can be achieved In lhtee ways:

Accelerate to desired speed and then
press the SET button.
Hold the SET button depressed until the
desired speed is reached.
Ona or several quick depressions of the
SET button in succession increases the
speed in steps ol t .6 kn\/h.
Temporarily increasing the speed

F0t ovenaking the like. you simply press
'
the accelerator 10 exceed the selected

speed.
When you !hen release the accelerator, lhe
car will return 10 lhe previously set speed.
Reducing the selected speed

The cruise control syslem is always disengaged when you press ellher the brake or
clulch pedal.
A smoolher reduction in speed is obtained
by moving the bunon to the TIP position
(CRUISE light remains extinguished as
long as lhe button Is kepi in this position).
You can re-activate the system at the previously selected speed by moving the bu1ton brietly to the RESUME position.
To decrease speed:
Hold the RESUME bunon depressed until the desired speed is reached.
Press the RESUME bunon quicldy one 0t
several times in succession (the speed is
reduced in steps ol 1.6 kn\/h).
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WARNING
Do not use the cruise con!IOI system on

wet and'or slippery roads. In dense tralflc
or on winding roads.
Move lhe button 10 the OFF position
when 1he system is nol 10 be used. If It
remains at the ON position. you may madvef'lenlly actMlte the cruise conllOI
system
Disengaging the system

The cruise control system will be deactl
vated (swhched otf):
If either the brake 0t dutch pedal is depressed.
When changing gear
(cars with Sensonlc)
If the bunon is moved to TIP.
If the bunon is moved to OFF.
At positions P. R or N
(cars with automatic transmission).
When the engine Is switched olf.

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Braking
In mountainous terrain or hilly areas. to
avoid the risk of brake overheating on long
descents you should always use the en
gines braking effect by driving in a low gear
(in automatics. move the selector lever to
position 1 or 2).
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WARNING
It is good practice to try your brakes

periodically while driving. but particu
larly important a) if the brakes have
been deluged by water orb) after driv
ing in snow or salty slush. Under such
conditions. braking efficiency can be
temporarily reduced.
The car has powe"assisted brakes.
and it should be remembered that this
servo unit operates only when the en
glne is running. Much greater pressure
on the brake pedal will be required to
operate the brakes if the engine Is
switched off.
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WARNING
No ABS system can counteract the taws

of nature.
Do not use the safety of the ABS system
to increase speed.
In order to achieve as short a s topping dis
tance as possible with better handling on
dry. wet or slippery road surfaces. the brake
pedal should always be fully depressed.
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) then
automatically regulates braking pressure to
each wheel brake. Braking pressure is reduced just betore the wheel locks and then
increases again to the point where it is
about to lock. This adjustment of braking
pressure takes place up to 12 times per
second.
ABS brakes do not reduce stopping distance on gravel and snowfice, but as the
wheel never lock. a certain steering capacity is retained.
ABS btaking - indication that tho

system is operation
When the ABS system is in operation, a
pumping is lett in the brake pedal and a
ticking sound can be heard.
TCS (cars with 2.5 V6
engines)
How the system operates
ABS btllklng - steering away from danger

Keep the brake pedal fully depressed (~
cannot be pressed too hard) and steer.
Never release the brake pedal until the car
is starionaiy or the danger has passed.
ff lhe road surface is slippery. the ABS is
activated when the brake pedal is lightly
depressed. This means that by testing the
brakes. the driver can get an idea of the
quality of the road surface and adapt his
driving 10 it.
The purpose ot the Traction Control System

is prevent the wheels from spinning. This
enables the car to gel the best possible
grip, thereby maximizing tractive effort.
The intake manttold contains two llvottle
butterflies, one of which is mechanical and
is activated by lhe accelerator. The other is
electronic and responds to signals from the
tour wheel sensors via lhe ABS system's
controller. This extra TCS butterfly is
mounted downstream from the regular
wire-operated butterfly. When the car is
moving and lhe wheels are not spinning,
the TCS butterfly mimics lhe regular butter
fly due 10 the tact that ~ is controlled from
lhe TCS controller. The TCS system's controller senses whether or not ~her ol the
two front wheels is rotating taster than the
rear wheels. If so. lhe electronic:olly con
trolled butterfly Is closed sutticlently 10
cause the Iron! wheels 10 rotate al the same
speed as the rear wheels.
The advantages of the Traction Control

System wil be most apparent when friction
conditions beneath lhe lront wheels are so
low that one or both of them rotate faster
than the rear wheels. For example:
When starting and accelerating In slippery conditions (any wheelspln Is counteracted). This system also functions
when the car is in reverse gear.
When cornering (tt the inner driving wheel
rotates faster than lhe rear wheels, lhe
electronically controlled llvottle butterfly
wi'J modulate lhe throttle to avoid wheelspin).
When overtaking.
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WARNING
Dunng normal dnving, the TCS system

contributes to driver safety. but ~ does
not (on and of itseff) juslify drivmg the car
faster.
When cornering and when driving on slippery roads you must be just as careful as
you are In a car without a TCS system.
Startin g and driving 97

TCS Indica tor and warnin g In main
Instrum ent
The TCS indicator Is lit when the system is
engaged and me elec1ronlc btJner11y Is

modulating the lhronle.
The TCS OFF warning is rit when a fault has
occurred in the TCS system, and also if you
turned the system ott manually by pressing
Ille TCS OFF button.
Bolh the indicator and the warn.no ase r~ lor
about 3 seconds for checldng purposes
when the Ignition is turned on belore the
engine is started.
Diseng aging the TCS system

The system can be turned ott manualy by
pressing the TCS OFF button, whereupon
TCS OFF will be lot on the main instrum ent.
The speed must not be higher than 60
km/h. The system can be re-engaged by
pressing the TCS OFF bulton. regardless
of the car's speed.
When the engine is started. the TCS sys
tem is always engaged.
If the cruise conirol system is activated
when the TCS system stans to modulate
Ille lhronle, the cruise control system will be
disengaged after t second.
TCS Indica tor in rev counte r

An indicator text in the rev counter is I~
when the TCS system is operaling. i.e.
when the electronically controlled butterfly

is modulating the thronle because one or
boolh front wheels are rotating taster Ulan
the rear wheels.
Fe< wheelspon lhat requires me<e Ulan a
7 % reduction in engine torque, Ille indica
te< lights atter a brief delay (360 ms). II en
gine te<que must be reduced m0<e man
30 %, the indicatO< lights without delay. The
indicato r then remains lighted as long as
the system is engaged (but lor at least t
second).
The driver perceives activation ot Ille TCS
system as a reduction in friction between
the tyre and road sur1ace. thus indicating
that extra caution must be observed.
TCS OFF button
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Faults In the TCS system

II a fauh occurs in the TCS system (mechanical or electronic). the TCS OFF warn-
ing is lighted In the main Instrument and

glows steadily.
The electronocally controlled thronle butter
fly will then open all Ille way. and no modulation will take place. In such case. the
TCS system will be fully disengaged. and it
must be checked by an authorised Saab
dealer.
Parking
Always park where lhe vehicle wm not
obsllUCt or create risks lor other tralfic.
Do not par1< in dry grass or other combustible material since there is risk that
the hot catalytic convener may stan a
lire.
Set the handbrake.
Put the car in reverse gear ~ition P tor
catS with automatic transrmssion).
Never leave inlants or pets in a car. lnhot
weather the temperature in the cabin can
rise to
Lock the car.
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Partllng on hills
On steep hills. you should turn the lront
wheels so that the car will be stopped by
the kerb if it we<e to stast rolling.
t Downhlll slope with kerb Tum the

wheels toward the kerb and move the
car lorward until one wheel just touches
the kerb.
2 Uphlll slope with kerb Turn the
wheels away lrom the kerb and move
the car backward until one wheel just
touches the kerb.
3 Uphill or downhill slope without
kerb Tum the front wheels towards
the road edge so that the car Wiii not
move toward the middle of the road if it
starts to roll.
Long-term parking
If the car is not to be used tor about 34
months. Saab recommends the following:
Empty the washer Huid reservoir and its
hoses.
Wash and wax the car and cover all
chrom&-plated surfaces with a chrome
protection agent All rubber seats used
lor the bonnet. boot lid and doors can be
cleaned and smeared with glycerol (glyc
erine).
Mer washing the car. protect the brake
pads against corrosion by "braking" them
dry.
To prevent condensation from torming in
the fuel tank. you should fil it flAI.
T09 up the coolant a necessary and
check its antifreeze pr01>9r1ies before the
onset of winter.
D
n@
Keep the car in a covered. dry place

where there Is good ventilation. Do not
set the handbra~e l
If necessary. chock the wheels to prevent
the car from rolling.
Remove the negative cable from the bat
tery. II the temperature will be below
freezing. the battery should be removed
and kept where the temperature will re
main above freezing.
If there is no possibility ol resting the car
on suppons. you should adjust tyre pres
sure to about 3 bar.
Open the door windows sfightly and
cover the car with a tarpauin. However.
it should not be made ol plastic.
Economical motoring
To keep tuel consumption down and to
keep wear a1 a minimum. the car needs to
be driven smoothly and gently and servioed
regularly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and do not
race the engine {recommended speeds
lo< cha!>Qing gears appear in the section
headed Gear changing manual ge31
box1.
Fuel consumption is increased by
a) driving in urban Meas.
bl cold starting.
c) dlMng on studded tyres.
di driving with a roof rack load and
eI driving with a trailer caravan
attached.
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Factor s that affect fuel

consumption
A cats tuel consumption is greatly affected
by general driving conditions. weather.
road sur1ace. the condition of the car. the
speed at which it is driven. the drivef s driv
ing style etc.
Running In
During the runningln period {first 5000
7000 km). fuel consumption may be some
what higher 1han normal.
Weather conditions
Fuel consumption may be as much as 10
% lowe1 in summer than in winter. Fuel
consumption is higher in cold weather ow
ing to the longer time ii takes for the engine
to reach nomial temperature and for the
transmission and wheel bearings to warm
up. Fuel economy as also affected by the
d1s1ance driven. Short trips {no longer than
58 km) do no1 give the engine sufficien1
lime 10 reach JtS n0<mal ruming tempera
ture. Slrong winds can also affect fuel consumpbOn. The following paragraphs ex
p4aln the graph.
Coldmrtx>g fu'1I consumon compared

wilh hot-.ngine oonsumpll<>t> al dfferenr
temperattJres
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II a car consumes 1.0 litre per t Okm when

its engine is at normal temperature. the ac
tual consumption 5 km alter a cold start Is
1.2 litres per t Okm {an increase of 20 %) at
an outdoor temperature of +20' C. 1.6 litres
per 1Okm (increase of 60 %) a1an outdoor
1emperature ol O' C. and 2.0 lilres per I 0 km
{Increase ot 100 %) al an ou1door temper
ature of 20' C.
The graph shows that the distance driven

after a cold stan and the outdoor tempera
ture greatly affect a cats tuet consumption.
If distances driven are ot normal sho<tness
{S.8 km f0< people who mainly dnve back
and fonh to woalt f0< example). average tuel
consumption is 60-80 % above n0<mal.
Driving style and tech nique

High speed. needless acceleration. fre
quent braking and changing down cause
high fuel consumptkln. wh<!reas smooth
driving will reduce it. At given road speed
engine speed (rpm) and thus luel cons ump
lion 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 Chat
substantial savings in fuel consumption can
be realized if the above tips are followed .
Driving in winter
weather
In cold weather you should check the lol
lowing:
That wiper blades have not frozen to the
glass before you start to drive.
That any snow has been removed from
the healing system air intake.
That you have. if llGCeSSaly. applied a
suitable lubricant (molybdenum cf~I
phide, MoS2) to the door lock to prevent
its freezing. If the lock has frozen, be
careful not to break the key when trying
to unlock it Heat the key first or apply a
de-icing agent to ~ That you have added carburettor spiril
now and again when fuelling during the
winter season to prevent condensation
from forming in the fuel tank where ~can
freeze and disrupt the fuel supply. To
keep down the risk ol condensation. keep
the luet tank fuU.
That you k9!!J> your brakes and tyres on
Up-top condition to ensure safe driving,
since this Is especially important on slip
peiy roads.
That you have carefully checked the antifreeze protection in the engine coolant,
see page t to.
The cafs trip computer wiR warn you If
the road is slippery and tlvJs hazardous.
For further information about this lune
lion, see page 21.
Your car has been fitted with tyres that an

provide exceptio nally good roadholding on
both wet and diy roads. although lhis has
been achieved at the expense of a somewhat reduced grip on snow and ice. For
driving In these conditions, we therefore
recommend that special winter tyres be ltt
ted.
In general. these provide the best grip on
icy roads. especially ii fitted with studs.
If winter tyres are to be used, the same type
of tyre must be fitted to alllour wheels. Your
local Saab dealer woll be pleased to advise
you ol suitable tyres.
If lhe car gets into a trontwheel skid, the
best way to deal ~h ~ is to disengage the
transmisSlon by depressing the clutch
pedal (so that the wheels become lroe
wheeling and neither propel nor brake the
car). At all costs, avoid touching the brake
pedal. To control a rear-wheel slcid, steer
into the skid Q.e. steer in the direction the
rear of the earls moving). To control a front
wheel skid. carefully steer the lront wheels
in the direction you wish to go.
Driving with snow chains on
fr, WARNING
When uSlng snow chains it is adVls
able not to drive faster than 50 kll\lh.
Check the links regularly for wear.
Snow chains can 1rnpalt lateral stabol
1ty.
Snow chains must not be used on the
rear wheels.
See the section headed I echnocal
data on page t 40 lor information
about the wheel sizes on which snow
chains are permitted.
Driving in hot
weather
Always check the level ol the coolant belore starting a journey. It must be somewhat above the KAlT (cold) mark on the
expansion tank.
Aher you arrive at your destination, allow
the engine to Idle for two or three min
utes.
If the temperature gauge needle enters the

red zone:
Stop the car. but do not switch of lhe
engine.
Never remove the filler cap from the
cooling system expansion tank, even tt

lhe tank is emply.
If the temperalure continues to rise
when lhe engine Is Idling, switch ott the
engine.
2 Wait until the 1emperarure gauge nee
ck indicales normal temperarure
(around the cenue of the scale) before
switching off the engine. If lhe coolant
needs lo be topped up, carelully un
sc:ew the expansion tank filler cap and
top up with equal pans of waler and
Saab Antifreeze.
3 Have an authorised Saab dealer check
the car's cooling syslem.
Driving with a trailer

(or caravan) attached
Towing attachment
A towing attachment is available as an op
don. h is intended 10< towing loads of up to
1600 kg.
You should use the Saab Towing Anach
ment slnoe any other may damage the car's
electrical system.
Towing-attachment load
How the trailer load weight is distributed
makes a lol of ditterenoe in the handling
properties of the car and uailer combina
tion. On a single-axle trailer. whenever pos
sible concentfate the load on the wheels
and keep it as low as possible.

The load should be dis1ributed so that the
load on the 1owing anachment is berween
50 and 75 kg.
Note that this load Is part of the car's total
load capacity and thal lhe load in lhe bool
may need to be reduced by a similar
amount.
101
Driving with a trailer (or caravan)

attached
When towing a tfailer. always make allow
ance tor the altered handling characterls
tics of the car and the reduced braking et
fect. The trailer brakes. springs and
dampers greatly influence these d1aracter
istics.
On cars wilh automallc transmission. move
the selector lever 10 position 1 on steep up
hill and downhill gradients.
On sleep uphill gradients. engine cooling
can be improved by selling lhe heater for
maximum heat and running the heater fan
at the highest speed.
How to disrribule loads in a caravan

A Heavy
B Modlum
c.
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U'ORTANT:
II . . CHECK GEARBOX itdk:&i lighll.
.'JOAJ 1111111 ~tllWtng . . lntilm.

Max. recommended r,.1/er m>ighr on differ
II radien/$
ent
Trailer (or caravan) w eight
fr,
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WARNING
You should no11ow a trailer on uphtll gra

dienis of 16 % or sleeper The load car
ned on the dnwig.lronl wheels !hen becomes so low thal they may start 10 sptn.
thus malong further drMng 1mpossble
Moreover. the car and trale< cannot always be kepi stallonary wnh the handbrake alone. and as a resuh the wheels
can sian 10 slide on 1he roadway
The specified trailer weighlS and uphill gra
dienis are based on starting in the middle
of a hill, and thus apply tor short periods of
lime. The car's cooling system Is designed
10 function adequately tor more than 1o
minutes of towing a 1600 kg trailer while
ascending hills having a maximum gradient
of 6 %.
These values can be exoeeded somewhat
for cars having a manual gearbox.
In such case. however. you must give dose
anention to the temperature gauge.
Find out what natlonal regulations are In
force In your country regarding driving
speeds, trailer weights and traller brake
equipment. Also check Into the rules
that govotn the granting of driving 11cen.,.,s valid for driving whlle towing a
traller.
Driving with a roof

rack load
The maximum permisslble rool rack load is
100 kg.
Note !hat lhe roof rad< load frt any) must be
indoded as pan of the cat's maximum per
missible carrying capacity. A root rack designed espedaly for the car and also to
withstand rough duty can be purchased
from your Saab dealer. The load must be
firmly ~red.
Maximum permlsslble speed Is 110 km/h
when you are carrying long and/or
heavy objects on the root rack.
Mounting the roof rack

The rool racks supponlng leet are marl<ed
with a 1op view of the car and also an arrow
Showing where each foot is 10 be placed.
Thread the plastic pro1ec1or that comes
with the root rad< onto the adjustable
supponing loot (on the side having the
tightening knob). This win protec1 the
car's finish while the root rack Is being
mounted.
2 Open all of the car doors.
Fold aside the rubber sUip and push the
supportinglool pins Into the attachment
holes. On Coui)&models, the cover on
the rear attachments must be removed.
3 Position the root rack carefully on the
root whh the fixed supporting toot lo
Towing the car
ward you. Keep the supporting loot

raised from the roof to prevent damage
to the tinish.
ORl'ANI':
Fold aside the rubber strip and insert

the supponingloot pi ns in the retainer
holes. When attaching the rear part of
the roof rack on Coupe-models. the
supporting loot must be pressed down
aver the pins in the attachment and
pushed forward.
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...........11_..... _ ......
Carefully close the doors on this side of the

car so that the support feet will be held in
place.
Attachment holes for roof racks. front on
Coup6-models and at front and rear on

5-do<Jr models
Anacnments for roof taeks. rear on Coupe.

models
4 Go to the other side of the car and remove the plastic protec1or from the ad
justable supporting loot. Fold aside the
rubber strip and push the supporting
loot pins into the retainer holes. When
attaching the rear pan of the roof rack
on Coupe-models. the supporting loot
must be pressed down over the pins in
the attachment and pushed forward.
5 Secure the roof rack by manually turn
ing the tightening knob clockwise.
The car is equipped with front and rear towrope attachment eyes.
II the car has a trailer towing attachment. ft
can be used when another car is to be
towed. Orive carefully and never exceed
the highest permissible towing speed.
Try to drive so that the towing line remains
taut. thus avoiding jerks. This can be ac
complished by having the driver of the
towed car brake gently whenever needed.
Forward towrope attachment eye
.&, WARNING
Remember lhat when lhe engine is not
running, much greater pr8$5Ure will
have to be applled lo the bral<e pedal
because the servo used tor the powerassisted bfal<es win be 1noperat1Ve.
The same applies lo steering. Without
power assistance. steenng w1Y be very
heavy
The toftowlng rules must be complied with
when towing a car that has an automatic
transmission.
1 The car must only be towed In the forward direcllon (from wheels leading).
2 The selec!Ot lever must be at the N
position.
3 Add an additional 2 lhres ot fluid to the
transmission, over and above the normal amount. Use Dexron 11 ATF.
Rear towtOpe atllld>men t f1Y8
4 National regulalions governing towing

speeds must be complied whh. But
even it Jhe legal speed limit for towing
is higher, the car must not be towed at
a speed exceeding 50 km/h. The car
must not be towed further than 40- 50
km. It the cat needS to be towed further than this, its from wheels must be
raised off the ground.
5 When the cat is brought back into use
the geart>ox oil should be checked
and, ii necessary . emplled to the appropriate level.
6 Cars wiJh automatic ltansmission cannot be started by bump starting. In an
emergency. the engine can be started
as set forth in the section headed
"Boost staning using jump leads".
Boost starting using

jump leads
To avoid arcing or tlashover that can seriously damage the car's electrical componenis. jump leads must be oonnected 00<
reedy (also applies to temporary oonnection
of an extra battery for other purposes).
t Swhch off the ignhion and all power
consumers (lights, electrically heatod
reat window etc.) in the car whh lhe flat
battery.
2 Swhch off the engine In the donor car.
3 Start by connecting !he positive termi-
nal ot !he booster battery to lhe positive terminal ot lhe flat battery.
4 Next connect the negative terminal of
the booster battery to an earthed point
such as the engine's lifting eyeball in
the cat whh the flat battery.
.&,
WARNING
Do not connect the negative cable to the
flat battery's negative terminal. If a spat!<

produced. the oxyhydrogen gas that
forms around the battery can 9Me.
is
5 Slart lhe engine In the donor car.

6 Then start the engine in the car wilh
the ftat batlery. Allow it to run tor a

while and then di$connect the booster
battery by carrying out the aforesaid
steps in reverse order.
Car care and maintenance 105
Bonnet
Engine
The bonnet release handle is loaned un
The 2.0 and 2.3 litre models have a

transV-mounted. 4-cytinder in-ine en
gine with !win overhead carnshahs and 16
valves.
The 4-cylinder engines are equipped with
two counterbalance shahs that minimize
engine vibration.
The counterbalance shahs are chain-driven
and 1otate at twice the crankshaft speed.
They produce lorces and torques that are
opposed to those generated by the pistons
and connecting rods. an effect occurring
twJCe each rewlutlOrl of the engine. The resuh is that vibration from the moving pans
of the engine IS countered. and undesirable
engine noise reduced.
demeath 1he insuument panel at leh (right

for right hand drive).
To open lhe bonnet
1 Pull the handle.
2 The bonnet will open to a semllod<ed
posl11on where it is held by a safety
catch at Its front edge.
3 Ptess the catch's pushpad up and lih
the bonnet.
To close 1he boMet. simply drop it from a
height of abou1 20 cm without trying to
puSh It dosed.
Bonnet ca1c11s pus/>pad
Bonnet release handle
The 2.5 lilre models have a transversemounted. 6-cylinder, Vengine with twin
overhead camshahs and 24 valves.
The gearbox and engine are combined In a
single unit located at right. viewed from the
front. All models have lrontwheel drive.
106 Car care and maintenance
Engine bay, Turbo and injection engines
1 Engin&-oil dipstick
2 Brake fluid reseM>ir
3 Powersleering fluid reservoir
4 Front powe< dis1ribution panel
5 Coolat11 expansion lank
6 Maxi fuses
7 Washe< ftuid rese<volr
8 Battery
9 Coil (no1 on ears having Saab DI)

1o OisUibut0< (nol on ears having
Saab 01)
11 Drive beh
12 Air lilter
12
11
10

1 Engine-oil dipstick
2 Oil filler cap, engine
3 Brake fluid reservoir
4 Power-steering fluid reservoir
S Front power distnbution panel
6 Coolanl expansion tank
7 Maxi fuses
8 Washer fluid reservoir
9 Battery
10 Coils (3)
11 Drive belt
12 Air fiher
Engine bay, 2.5 V6
.i
oa
Car care and maintenance
Engine oil
Checking
Regularly ched< the oil level In the engine.
This should be done with the car on level
ground and with a wam engine 2-5 mins al
ter the engine has been turned off. Remove
the dipstick and wipe ~ wl1h a clean rag before chedung.
4-cyllnder engine
The level must never be allowed to drop
below the MIN mar1< on the dipstick. More
over. the oil should nll'ler be topped up
higher than the MAX mar1< since lhis can
resun In excessive oa consumption. The
distance between the MIN and MAX mar1<s
on the dipstick corresponds to approximately 1 lftre.
Top up as neoessary with oil of the reoom
mended grade through the dipstick tube.
Do not add oil if the IO'let Is higher than
midway between the MIN and MAX mar1<s
on the dipstick. Make sure that the oil rdlet
cap is screwed down tighdy (finger-tight)
alter use.
2.5 V6 engine
The IO'lel must never be allowed to drop
below the MIN mar1< on the dipstick. Moreover. the oil should never be topped up
higher than the MAX marl< since this can
resun in excessive oil consumption. The
distance between the MIN and MAX markS
Oil ~lier cap and dipstkk

4-cylinder engine
on the dipstick corresponds to approlcimately 1 litre.

Top up as necessary with oil of the recommended grade. Do not add oil ii the level Is
higher than midway between the MIN and
MAX markS on the dipstick.
Changing the oil and oil filter
The engine oil and oil filter must be
changed as set fonh In the SeMc:e Pro
gramme.
To change the oil. make sure that the engine is wanm. Unsctew the drain plug in the
bottom of the sump and allow the oil to dtain
Into a suilable receptacle for at least 10
minutes. Use caution since the oil may be
hot.
Unscrew and remove the oil liltor alter
draining the engine oil. Screw on a new oil
Drain plug, 4-Cylinder engine
mer (by hand) before adding fresh engine

oil.
Refer to the "Technical data section for
details of the reoommended oil grade and
qu ant~y.
109
Alter fil~ng. check the oil level on the dipstick as instruC1&d above.
&,
WARNING
Prolonged and repeat&d contact with

engine oil may cause serious sldn dis
orders. Some nsk of cancer cannot be
ruled out.
Avoid skin oontaC1 as far as possible.
Wash thoroughly atte< any contact
K&ep the col out of reach of children.
Do not toud1 the Tutbo system and/or
man~old since they can be very hot
atter driving.
Do not spil oil on hot pans of the en
gine since ttus can cause a fwe to start.
Used engine o os highly inflammable.
Help p<otec1 our environment Do not
dispose ot the oil In natural surround
lngs or into a sewage/drainage system.
Gearbox oil
Manual gearbox
Check and top up the gearbox oil as set
lorlh in the Service Programme.
Englns oil dipSliclc. 2.5 V6 engine
Automatic transmiss ion

Check and top up the transmlsslon fluid as
set forlh in the Service Programme.
Check the fluid level In the transmission as
totlows:
Position the car on level ground and
lei the engine tick over.
Put the handbrake on. The transmission must be at operaling te:i:;iture
is
(approximately +80'C)
reached after driving about 20 km.
2 Move the selec1or lever slowly lrom P
to N and then back to P.
3 Remove the dipstick. wipe it with a
Nnt-lree doth and then replace iL
Oipsliclt
automark transmission fluid tltVe/
4 The fluid level must lie between the

MIN and MAX mar1<s on the side orthe
dipstick matk&d +80' C. Top up
Uvough the dipstick tube with Dexron
II fluid as requ~&d. The diStance between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds to about 0 .4 litres.
Note. however. that at outdoor tempera

tures below freezing. +80-C is never
reached. and you must thus read from the
side ol the dipstick mark&d +20-C.
Coolant
The expansion 1ank is 1ransparen1 to facil
itale checking Ille coolant level. The level
should lie somewhal above lhe KALT (cold)
malt< on Ille tank when !he engine is cold.
Top up as necessary with equal parts of
water and Saab Antifreeze.
Alter rn1ing an emp1y expansion tank. run
lhe engine 10 nonnaJ 1empera1ure and then
top up again as required.
Cooling syst em
The cooling system is charged al the lac
tory with a coolanl conlai>ing 50 % of a
special antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor.
This concentration provides lhe best cool
ing, and the mlxiure should never be
weaker owing 10 rlSk of corrosion .
For protection in very cold weather. a
higher concentration wiR be necessary. A
60 % concentration of antifreeze Is required
for prolection down to 50' C.
The corrosion inhibiting propeltles of lhe
coolanl de1eriorate In lime. but Saab Anti
freeze should be used for year-round prolection. Change Ille coolant as set lorlh in
the Service Programme, and use only Saab
Antifreeze. 01her makes of antifreeze may
require more frequent changes. and they
may damage lhe car.
IMPORTANT: When adding antifreeze to
the coolan1, l1rs1 mix tt with tap waler or dis
tilled waler in lhe required proportions. II
undiluted anlifreeze is added. the engine
Coo/Ing sysrem expa.nslon tank
Radiator drain phJg
may still be damaged by freezing since the

antifreeze wil not be distributed throughout
the cooling system until the lhermostal has
opened, allowing lull circufallon.
Changi ng the coolant

This is normally canied out by an autho-
_& WARNING
Use caution when operong lhe bomel rl
the engine Is overheated (bolling). Never
unscrew the expansion tank filler C8fl
while the engtne os hot Allow the engine
to cool before re1T10V1ng lhe cap.
Since lhe cooling system is pressurized.
you must always be careful when undo
Ing the filler cap on the expansion lank.
Cautiously release the pressure and any
vapour before relTlOVlng lhe cap com
pletely
rised Saab deafet as part of the Saab Orig

inal Service.
11 lhe engine is hot, open the filler cap
on the expansion tank slighdy 10 release Ille pressure 1n the system. Do
nol remove the filler cap.
2 Put a su~able hose on the drain cock
nipple and place its other end in a receptacle beneath the radiatOf. Open
the drain cock. which is located on Ille
inner side ol lhe radialor (facing lhe
engine bay).
3 Remove the filler cap from the expan
sion tank.
4 Alter a couple ol minutes lhe system
will be empty. Close the drain cock
(lighlening 1orque of 41 Nm).

5 Mix the antifreeze solution and water
in a suitable receptad e. Use only
Saab Antifreeze.
6 Pour the coolant mixture into the ex
pansIon tank slowly. This will take a
couple ot minutes since air must be
allowed to escape.
111
by normal pad wear. topping up is not

needed.
After long usage. the brake fluid will dete
riorate because it takes up water, and this
leads to risk ol vapour formation. It is therefore vital that the brake lluid be changed at
the intervals specified in the Service Pro
g ramme.
7 Screw on the expansion tank filler cap

and run the engine to normal temper
ature. Top up the coolant as required
to b ring the level just above the KALT
mark on the tank.
8 Recheck the coolant level after a few
days and top up as necessary.
Brake fluid and brake

pads
Checking
The brake lluid reservoir is transparent to
facilitate checking the lluid level.
The level must lie between the MAX and
MIN marks.
Top up as necessaiy with brake lluid of the
DOT 4 type.
For topping up. use only fluid that has been

stored in a closed container.
The brake fluid level will drop somewhat as
the brake pads wear. The MAX level in the
reservoir corresponds to the amount of
brake lluid needed with new brake pads. If
this drop in level is moderate and caused
This work should be done by an autho

rlsed Saab dealer.
The footbrake is sell-adjusting. It is important that the handbrake cables and brake
pads be adjusted only by an authorised
Saab dealer.
The brake pads must be replaced by an
authori sed Saab dealer. Fil only Saab
Brake Pads to ensure optlmal brake performance.
Battery
,1.
Power steering fluid rosorvolr
Power steering
The-level in the power steering fluid reser
voir must be checked regularly as specified
in the Service Programme.
Unscrew the cap and wipe off the dipslick.
Screw the cap all the way on again before
removing it and cheddng the level. The ftuid
level must be between the MAX and MIN
matl<s.
Use 5aab Power Steering Fluid 1890 lor
topping up.
WARNING
The battery emits hydrogen which.

when 11ued wtlh the oxygen 1n the air,
forms a t'Nghly explosive gas called ox
yhydrogen. As a result. spartung and
open flames must not be alow9d on the
vianrty of the banery.
Since the electrOlyte In the banery is a
dilute sulphuric acid and therefore
highly corrosive. you should always
wear a face mask or safety goggles
when wor1<lng with the banery.
If the lluld comes Into contact with
eyes. skin or clothes. wash immedl
ately with plenty of water. II the fluid
spaners Into an eye or tt large amounts
come into contact wilh the slun. contact a doctor
The liquid level in the cat banery must be

checked a1 regular inte<Vals.
The battery cllalge should be checked. and
this is best accomplished using a hydrorn
eter. The specific gravity ol the electrolyte
when the banery Is fully charged should be
1.28. A specific gravity of 1. t 8 eo<responds
10 a 50 % charge. A car with standard
equipment and a fully charged battery can
stand unused for no more than 40 days and
still have sufficient charge to start the engine. Optional equipment titted. such as
alarm. mobile telephone etc . can reduce
this time to about 15 days.
Oisaxmecting the battllfY

If the car Is used only for short journeys
during the winter h may need extra charg
ing. either with a banery charger or by taking the car for a long run.
Always make sure that you connect the
positive (red) lead to the positive banery
terminal and the negative (blue) lead to the
negative battery terminal. Always disconnect both battery leads when boost charging the battery.
Drive belt
,1,
WARNING
Keep your hands and any loose clothing

well dear of the dnve beh whole the en-
gine tS running
The ahemat0< is mounted on the nght side
of the engine. and 1t IS dnven by the engine
from tile crankshaft pulley by means of a
muhigroove belt.
Muhigroove belts lasl longer than conven
tional vbelts and can also transmit greater
torque.
Since an automatic belt tensioning device

impans the correct tension to tile bell the
tension does not have to be checked with a
belt-tension mete<.
You can. however. !eel the beh to see
whether it is much too slack Of is beginning
to rupture. See also the section headed
"Warning &ghl charge on page ft .
,1,
WARNING
Always switch ott the engine bef0<e in

spectlng the drive beh.
Drive bell. 2.5 V6 ~
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Washer
Washer
The reselVOir contains 4.8 litres. The indi
ca10< light comes on when about t.4 litres
of fluid remain "' the reservoir.
Top up with Saab Washer Fluid and wate<
as recommended in the table on the pad<
age to reduce risk of freezing and to ensure
optimal deaning.
If the reservoir runs dry and the car is
equipped with a rear Window wiper. you
must (after having lilied thO reservoir) wash
the front window boloro you can wash the
rear window.
Washer livid reservoir
..
Washer nozzles
The washer nozzles. which are adjustable
10 some extent. may have 10 be cleaned
wi1h a pin or !he like.
The rear window washer noule is mounted
above the rear window.
Wiper blade
Check and clean al wiper blades at regular
Intervals. Saab Washer Fluid is recom
mended tor cleaning.
If windscreen wiping Is unsatisfactory. the
windscreen should be deaned using Saab
Washer Fluid. This Is especially imponant
aher going through an automatic cat wash
because different types of wax treatments
sometimes leave remnants on the wind
screen. If windscreen wiping is stfll unsat
lsfactory. replace the wiper blades.
Windscreen and rear window

Fold out the wiper arm.
1 Press in the catch.
2 Pull the complete wiper blade downward and outward so that it disengages the wiper arm. Pull the entire
blade out of the arm.
Headllght wiper
Fold out the wiper arm. Loosen the wiper
blade by puffing the blade sideways away
from the wiper arm. To moun1 a new blade.
insert it In the arm fitting and p1ess h firmly
in plaoe.
i
1 Headlighl bulb
2 Parl<ing ligh1 bulb
1 Retainer screw
2 Oifectlon indicator bub
Changing bulbs
.&,
WARNING
Switch ott the engine before starting to replace a bulb to elimi nate all risk of injury by rotating parts in the engine bay.
Headlights
Unscrew and remove the cover on the bacl< of the headlight. Disconnect the spring clip.
Parking lights
The parking light bulb is in the same housing as lhe main beam
b ulb, but has ~s own bulb holder and bayonet lining.
Forward direction indicator lights

To remove directio n indicator lamp. remove the entire lamp hous
ing.
Loosen screw 1 (it does not have to be removed).
Remove the bulb. Fit the new bulb. taking care not 10 touch the
lens with your fingers.
Carefully pull out the entire lamp housing. The bulb holder has a
bayonet fining . Grasp the two plastic tabs and turn the bulb holder
anti-clockwise.
Make sure the three guide lugs engage the corresponding grooves
in the reflector and secure the bulb with the spring cfip .
IMPORTANT: Do not fit bulbs rated higher than 60/SS W since
the headligh t reflector and the car's w iring netwo rk are no t
designed for bulbs of hig her power.
Pull the bulb holder out of the lamp housing and replace the bulb.
Check lhal if is sealed lirmly and that good contact is established.
When fitting the entire lamp housing, make certain that the guid e
lug at the rear edge of the lamp housing fits inside the edge ol the
body panel.
19it
&
Side direction Indicators
Slide the lens f01Ward so that tts rear pan

can be pulled out. Change the bulb. When
refitting, make sure that the spring's groove
engages the edge of the body panel.
Stop lights, tail lights and direction

indicators
1 Open the slit in the boot upholstery.
2 Pinch together the two fod<ing labs lo
cated on the sides of the bulb holder
insert.
3 Carefully pull the entire insen out of
the lamp housing. Replace the blown
bulb.
Reversing lights and rear fog light

t Open the cover on the inside of the
boot.
2 Move aside the retainer tab that se
cures the lamp holder insert.
3 Carefully pull the entire insert out of
the lamp housing. Replace the bulb.
11 7
Dome light
Make-up light
Nvml>er plate light

(fens is retained by two screws)
Other lights
Reading lights, 900 Convertible
For each of the other lights. remove the lens

ca1efully using a screwdriver or the 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 lrom its clip and change the

lamp.
Refit the lamp holder in the clip and refil the
lamp housing.
Glove compartment light
Boot Hght
Rear readi ng lights (Convertible)
118 Car care and maintenan ce

Bulb table
C li&-Oi
f !~~
&P21W
HeadlighlS H4 60/55 W
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SSW
P43 t-38
<W-3:>
@
CSW
sv 8.5
BA ISs
Num~te
Rear fog light. revel$lng lights
~ (31:::)
p 2115
PK 22s
~hl,
light. glove companme01
up light
<C= ~
@
C 10W
sv 8.S
BAY 15d
.)
Front fog lights H3
Stop-rightstlaHghts
( :=~
@
t .2W
W 2x4.6d
Ashtray l~ht, cigarette lighter light seat

bett warn ng light
(::)
Tail llgh1s
RSW
~PYellow
Y2tW
Dome right. boot right
@
BAU t5s
Front and rear direction Indicators
( 6!5
W SW
@
W2,tx9.5d
Side direction indicators. high-level slop

l~ht.
parl<ing lighls. reading lamps

( abriolet)
@
BA t5s
0
ii
Fuses
The fuses are mounted in two power dis1ri
bution panels. One is located beneath a
cover in the end of the instrument panel,
and the other is in the rear pan of the engine bay.
fn a blown fuse, the metal wire is burnt
apart. You must pun out a f~se to. see
whether it is blown. To make this easier. a
tool designed like a pair of pliers i.s provided
adjacent to lhe cover. Spare fuses are also
provided there.
Push the 1001 down onto the fuse. Pinch it
10 grasp the fuse and pull straight out
When changing a tuse. it is imponanl 10
make sure the new fuse has the same rating (amperage) as lhe old one. See lhe _table The fuses are colour coded according
10 amperage. and the amperage is also
mal1<ed on each fuse.
If a Max.i fuse blows, tt indicates that a major fault has occurred In the car's electrical
system. The car must thus be taken to an
authorised Saab dealer.
;
5-0und fuse and blown fuse
If the same tuse blows repeatedly. have the
ca(s eleclrical system checked by a Saab

dealer.
WARNING
Before modifying or connecting any elec

1rical equipment, conlact yo~r Saab
wol1<shop as incorrect mstatlabon may
cause damage or shon circuiVtire in the
cafs elec1tical system.
Maxi fuses
The maxi fuses are localed in two dislribu
tion boxes. Four fuses are located in a di~
tribution box next 10 the battery and fou~ in
the distnbution box al the rear of the eng1~e
companmenl. These fuses are checked in
the same way as the other fuses in the car.
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119
The purpose of 1he Maxi fuses is 10 prevent

major damage in the cars electrical net
wol1<. Since each of them protects ~ num
ber of electrical functions, the Maxi fuses
have higher amperage ratings that the regular fuses. Spare Maxi fuses are included
with the car.
ICE controller
ICE means Integrated Central Electronics
The ICE controller is an electronic control
untt which, among other things, governs a
number of timing functions such as intermittent windshield wiping, extinguishing the
interior lighting and the Follow Me Home
function. Since only timing !unctions are
governed by the ICE controller, only standard relays are needed.
The ICE controller also stores any faults
lhal may occur, thus facilitating tau~ diag-
nosis.
Fuse hol<kJr located st the end of the instrumoot panel
Fuses
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
Amp
30A
15A
30A
7.5A
30A
30A
30
7.5A
t5A
t5A
Function
Electrically heated rear windscreen
Direction indicators
Cabin fan
Interior lighting. electric aerial
Electrically acljustable lront seat. right
Cigarette lighter
Rear windows. 5-door
Windows. Convertible
Rear windscreen wiper

Gear selector lever switch (aut)
No.
tO
11
12
13
t4
14
t5
t6
166
t7
Rating
30A
7.5A
15A
15A
30A
20A
30A
30A
15A
Function
Sensonic
Radio
Brake lights
Scan tool diagnostics. radio
Front windows, Coupe- and 5-door
(empty luse pos~ion in Convertible)
Daylight driving lights
Electrically adjustable front seat. leh
Fuel injection valves
Main Instrument. SID. Trionic/Motronic. Sensonic,
18
19
20
10A
t 5A
20A
Airbag
ABS. NC relay. air pump relay
Central lock. heated lront seats
automatic transmission

No. Rating
21
10A
22 15A
20A
23
24
7.5A
15A
25
26 7.5
27
t 5A
28 30A
29
7.5A
30
31
10A
20A
32
15A
15A
10A
10A
10A
10A
7.5A
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
Function
NC, ACC. ICE {central electronic module)
Cruise Con1rol
Antitheft alarm. telephone
APC system.
Central lock, amplifier
Heated rear seat
Full beam flasher. ACC
TCS. Trionic, Motronic
Number plate light, rheostat, right-hand parking
light
Lefthand parking light
Reversing ligh1, windscreen wipers, headlighl
beam-length adjustment
Fuel pump
Heated rear seat
SID, main instrument. automatic transmission

ICE {central electronic module)
S1arter motor
Rear fog light
Oxygen sensor {Lambda sensor)
Spare
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0
E
F
G
H
I
Pos.
A
Function
Heated rear seat
Reversing light
Shiftlock (automatic transmission, certain markets)

Rear wiper
Ignition switch
Temperature warning, catalytic converter (certain
markets)
Windscreen wiper
Heated rear windscreen
Fuel pump
J
K
L
Pos.
A
c
0
E
F
Relay holder, LHD

Under instrument panel by the steering wheel
121
G
H
I
J
K
L
Start relay
Fuel injection
Relay holder, RHO

Function
Shiftlock {automatic transmission, certain markets)
Temperature warning. catalytic converter {certain
markets)
Start relay
Heated rear seat
Fuel pump
Healed rear windscreen
Ig nition switch
Fuel injection
Rear wiper
Windscreen wiper
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Fuses and relays

No. Rating Function
I
IOA
Hom
ISA
Extra log light
2
Cooling fan low speed
3
OA
4
Spare
40A
ISA
Relay, NC compressor
5
15A
Lett dipped beam
6
ISA
Right dipped beam
7
8
ISA
Lett lull beam
15A
Right ltJll beam
9
10
7.SA Headlight wipelS
11
10A
Headlight beat!Heng1h ad,1Ustmen1
12 IOA
Secondary air injection control valve
Dipped beam
Full beam
Alr pump/heat plates
Cooling fan, low speed
Lamp check (lilamenl monilor. lronl)
Fog light. lront
c
D
E
F
GI
Ho<n
G2
HI
Alr pump. valve

Maxi ltJse, llea1 plates (60A)
Maxi ltJse. air pump (30A)
Cooling tan. high speed
NCACC compressor
H2
J
Fuses and relays In engine bay (U1 _ ,
Maxi Ills No.5, hood systom (Convortiblo)

(fuse holder In engine bey)
Wheels and tyres

Tyres
The tyres and wheels have been caretully
matched to !he characteristics of the car
and make a major conlllbution to its out
standing roadholding capabofitles. If you
wish to fit tyres or wheels other tllan those
fitted as stan<larcl to your car, consult your
Saab dealer on the range ol options avail
able.
Switching wheels
Due to lrontwheel dnve. the front tyres become worn laster 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 axle are the same condition.
When 11ttlng one new pair ol tyres. these
should be lrtted to the rear as !he handling
ol the car (e.g. when b<aklnglskiddlng) is
better when the least worn tyres are at the
rear. Do not switch sides when the exisbng
rear wheels are moved forwards.
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Tyre markings
By way of example. a size designation ol
t85165 RtS 87H means:
t 65
65
R
t5
87
H
S
T
V
W
Tyre section width in mm

Aspect ratJO, I.e. sectJon height is
65 % of section width
Radial ply
Wheel diameter of t s at bead
seats
Tyre load code
Tyre approved up to max speed of
210 kmlh
Other speed rating codes
Tyre approved for max 180 kmlh
Tyre approved for max 190 km/h
Tyre approved for max 240 km/h
Tyre approved for max 270 kmlh
Tyre approved tor speeds above
240 kmlh
Tyre pressu res

The tyre pressures should be checked reg
utarty. Inflate the tyres to the recommended
pressures for the load to be carried and the
nonnaJ cruising speed of the cat. See rec
ommended tyre pressures. page 140.
The recommended pressures are for cold
tyres. Never reduce the pressure when the
tyres are warm. If warm tyres are being
checked. you must only increase the pres
Undtnnfla'lion
Overlntlabon
....
Tyre wear
sure. Tyres that are inconectly inflated will

wear much more rapidly. and they alsO
greatly reduce the roadhold1ng capabil~ies
of the car.
A leaking tyre valve (can occur aher pres
sure has been checked for example) can
easily be unsctewed and replaced.
IMPORTANT: Always remember to a<f)USt
die tyre pressures~ the usual load or cruis
ing speed is to be altered substantially (see
back cover ol this book).

Changing a wheel
fl:::,
SG 840
Wear Indicators
Wear Indicators
The tyres incorporate wear Indicators in the
form of smooth, treadless strips running
aaoss the width which become visible
when only 1.6 mm ol the tread remains.
thus Indicating that the tyres should be re-
placed.
Make au re that you are familiar with your
natlonel regulations on treed depth and
find out whlch types of winter tyres are
permitted.
WARNING
The car's tack Is to be used only for

emergency wheel changing and lor
putting on snow chains. It must not be
used for re<;iular maintenarice WOii<.
Do not place any part of your body un
der the car when 1t is supported by the
jack alone.
Particular care must be taken on a
slope. IMPORTANT: ChockS should
be used.
Place the chocks at the lront and rear
or the wheel d&ag<>nally opposite the
one to be removed.
Hazard warning lights should be used
when you change wheels at the road
side.
The handbrake should be set. Cars
with manual gearboxes should be 1n
1st gear "' reverse. C~ With automatic transmcssion shOuld have the
selector lever set at P.
Never jack up a car with people inside.
Do not start the engine when the car Is
iacked up
Make certain the 1ack is posl!JOned on
firm. level ground. but not on manhole
covers or the hke.
The jack should be stowed correctly
beneath the carpeting in the bOOt. It
must not be allowed to remain loose in
the boOt suice it can cause personal

1nJU'Y in the event of a c:ol1S100.
Remember that~ is always dangerous
for anyone to go underneath a car sup
ported by the jack. regardless of
whether or not other supports are in
use.
The suppled Jae!< shOuld only be used

With your Saab 900.
COmpacl spare wh""1 (beneath carpe~ng in
boot)
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Changing a wheel
The compact spare wheel. warning triangle
(on certain markets) and jack handle are
IOCaied beneath the carpeti ng in the boot.
When you take out the compact spare
wheel . lift the tool kit out first. Then loosen
the compact spare wheel retainer nut and
lift out the wheel.
When ii is time 10 raise the car, place the
jack in one ol the jacking points (front or
rear) localed beneath the sills.
If a trolley jack is to be used. it must be ap
plied either beneath the regular jacking
points or directly beneath the forward pan
of the engi ne's reinlorced subframe.
.-oinANT:
ltPPly a jack to 1he rear axle or un-
lhe rear part ol lhe lloor.

utting points tor a tro/tey jack
CorfBct position tor jack
Set the handbrake. Before placing the

jack under the sill. wind ii ou110 a suit
able height.
Check that the flange at the top ol the
jack engages the notch in the sill
flange properly and that the ant.ire foot
of the jack rests fi rmly on the ground.
Wind the jack until ~just starts to raise
the car.
2 Remove the hub cap by carefully pris
ing ii off using a screwdriver. Slacken
the wheel studs by undoing them half
a turn.
3 Wind the jack until the wheel is d ear
of the ground. Undo the wheel studs
and remove the wheel.
4 Now f~ the wheel and lightly tighten
the wheel studs. Make sure that the
wheel and studs are correctly aligned.
5 Lower the car. Tighten the wheel studs

in a criss-cross sequence. righten
them manuaUy using the wheel
wrench included in the car tool kit.
Removing a hub cap

Driving with snow chains on
&
WARNING
When using snow chains 1t 1s adv1s

able not to drive faster than 50 km/h.
Check the inks regularly lat wear.
Snow chains can impair lateral Slabol
lty.
:
i
n911rening SllqVOllCB
for wheal Studs
Tighten torques :
Light alloy wheels : t 17 Nm.
Steel wheels: 100 Nm.
Never overtlghten the stucls using a
percussion nut lightener as 1t may be
impossible 10 undo them using the cat
wheel wrench.
IMPORTANT: When refitting a wheel
cover (on cais that have them) after
having changed a wheel. make sure
that the air valVe fits into the wheel
covefs apenure.
6 Checktighten the studs after a driving
a lewmotes.
Tighten torques :
Light alloy wheels : 1t7 Nm.
Steel wheels: 100 Nm.
Snow chains must not be used on the

rear wheels.
See the secnon headed I echnical
data on page 140 lor 1nlorma11on
about the wheel sizes on which snow
cha>ns are permoned
Flat spots
Al tyTes become hol when driving, espe
ciaDy on long journeys during hard ~
ing. When the cat Is parked after this type
of driving and the tyres cool, they may gel
a so-ealled flat spot.
This means that the surlace of the tyTe
against the ground becomes SO<Mewhal
flanened which can lead 10 steering wheel
vibration similar to tyre imbalance. The llat
spot disappears when the tyres warm up
again after 20-25 km driving at out-oftown
speeds .
'
Seat belts
Upholstery and trim
A cheek should be made periodically to ensure that the seal belts are wooong p<operty. A sharp iug on the suap should cause
lhe ineltia reel to loClt. <:neck the floor an
chofage points to ensure that they l\ave not
been weakened by corrosion. If a belt is
worn or has any fraying edges it should be
replaeed.
To remove fluff or hairs lrorn the seats. door

armrests and ceing. use a vacuum
deaner. a moost knlfree doth or a special
fluff.removing roller. Remove any dirty
marl<s using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water.
ff you need 10 use a stain remover, always
wor1< from !he OUlslde 1owards the centre 10
avoid leaving a ring. II. in spite of this. a dirty
ring or a spot ol din should remain, it can
usually be removed later using warm soapy
water or water alone.
Wei patches caused by spilt soft drink or
thin oil must be wiped off Immediately us
Ing an absorbent material such as kitchen
paper and then treated with stain remover.
White spirit is recommended for removing
grease or oil stains. Plastic trim may be
washed with warm water and a linle detergent A semiSbff brush may also be used.
Seal belts must not come into contact with

substances such as polishes, oil or chem
lcals. If the straps gel dirty. wash them with
soap and warm water or have them replaced.
Li:::. WARNING
B4Mts and belt tensioners that have been
uposed to heavy loads. In a conlsion for
uample. must be replaced regardless of
wllelhet they are vis.bly damaged or not
....., repair a belt yoursett, and never
~ to modify the funCltOn ol a belt
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Cleaning and caring for leather

upholstery
Leather is treated primanly to enhance its
elegant appearance. but also to p<ovide it
with a p<otective surface. Especially in the
righter colours. wear and dus1 are likely
cause discoloration on the leather surtace.
Even though this does not affect wear re
sistance (a shine caused by wear is often
considered desirable on leather). a dirty
surface can diminish the overall impression
given by the upholstery.
When the car is checked In the spring and
Ian (twice a year). the leather upholstery
should be cleaned and reconditioned.
Moisten a sott clolh In a mild soap solution.
Carefully apply this damp (not wet) doth to
the leather with light. circular movements
until the leather is clean. Repeat !his procedure using only dean water. Let the
leather dry completely. You can now apply,
a leather conditioner that can be purchased
from authorised Saab dealers.
Apply the leather conditJOner with the same
cirwlar movemenlS as descnbed above.
Use a soft doth. Let the leather condilioner
dry. and polish the leather with a soft. dry
doth. Follow the instructions given above.
Do not use hot water. unknown abrasive
polishes. solvents, sprays or soaps that
may scratch the leather. This treatment will
keep the leather upholstery clean and at
tractive for many years.
Textile carpeting
Washing the car
The texble carpeting should be vacuum

deaned regularly. The carpet can also be
deaned uslng a brush or carpet shampoo
applied with a sponge.
Vacuum cleaners that do not have protective earthing must not be used outdoors.
Wash the body lrequently. When the car is

new, wash the body by hand using only cold
brush through which
water and a clean,
water can flow. During the lirst 5-6 months.
before the paintwork has hardened property. avoid automatic car washes. Thereafter. you can use a car shampoo added to
lukewarm water.
Bird droppings should be washed off as
soon as possible because they may cause
discoloration which Is difficult to remove by
polishing. Put a bit of wet, loosely wadded
paper on the soiled spot and leave it there
for a few minutes. The spot can then be
washed away easily.
Use a doth moistened in white spirit to remove spots of asphalt or tar. Avoid using
sttong cleaning agents since they may dry
out the paintworll. Do not use tar solvents
to clean the front or rear fight clusters as
these are liable to cause etacking of the
lenses. The underside ol lhe car also nffds
washing regularly and this should be clone
with extta care at the end of the winter.
Clean the underside of the car thoroughly
by hand if the car Is usually washed In an
aulomatic car wash that has no special la
dlitles lor underbody cleaning.
Never wash or allow the car to dry in the
sun. Wipe it dry with a wash leather imme
cfiately alter washing to avoid smears and
streaks.
Engine bay
Clean inside the engine bay using an engine detergent and rinse with hot water.
Cover the headlights and avoid spraying
directly onto a) the radiator. b) the throttle
cable and other engine conttols. c) the distributor. d) the alternator or e) other electncal components. This is especially important If you are using a high-pressure
spraying device.
If a high-pressure hose Is used. the nozzle
should be at 90 to the sur1ace being
washed. This as especially omponant where
there are labels.
Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or
solvent when carrying out repairs and maintenance work. An environmentally-friendly
degreasant is suitable.
son
Clean the wllldow glass inslde the car using a proprie1a1y window deaner. This is
par1icular1y lmponant when the cat is new.
as upholstery and trim may have a slight
tendency to sweat at first. Clean the outsides ol tho windows with Saab Washer
Fluid. This Is especially impo<1ant lor cars
washed in automatic car washes where the
different types ol wax treatments can leave
remnants on the windscreen that hinder
windscreen wiping.
llPORTANT:
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Cleaning hood,
900 Convertible
WORTANT
Nelle "1al some automa1ic car washes
c:mn demalge the fabllc hood. This is the
-With car washes that use rnechan
11:81 sensors against the bodywolll.
We advise against washing the Saab
900 Convertible In automallc car

washes.
n possible
parl! In the shade. Strong

and persistent sunlight can affect co
lour and fabric of the hood.
N-
use strong. bleachIng or abrasive
Fabric roof: Use mild soap suds. warm

water and a sponge when washing.
Rinse the hood thoroughly with clean water
to remove soap reSldue. Also rinse cleaner
from the bodyworl! as !his can cause dis
coloration of painted surlaces.
If lurther cfeanng is required aher the use
of soap and water. a ""Id shampoo may be
used. First rinse the hood and then use
shampoo on the whole hood, scrubbing
with a small, soft handbrush.
Add water as required untd the cleaner
roams. 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 not al
lowed to dry onto painted surfaces.
dNnets as these can damage the fabric hood.
lmmedlately wash off biro droppings as

'-can have a COITOSNe effect on the
IDic hood.
When pattung lot long periods, tor ex

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siorage, the hood should
be up 10 best air Iha fabric.
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IMPORTANT
Alter washing the hood must be
com-
pletely dry betont n is lowered. Lowering

a wet or damp hood can cause -er
clamage In the boot and mould ~
on the hood.
Cleaning the rear windscreen

The rear windscreen can be cleaned using
a window cleaner or a mild soap solution
and a soh antistatic cloth.
As the rear windscreen Is made ol glass.
an Ice scraper may be used on the outside.
Waxing and polishing

A new car should not be waxed until 3-4
months have pa.ssed. The bodywori< does
not need polishing betore lhe paint has oxidized and become dul. Abrasive polishes
containing a cuttlng agent should only be
used in exceptional cases on a new car.
Make sure before waxing or polishing lhe
car that the palntworl< has been thoroughly
deaned before you s1an.
Touching up the
paintwork
Damaged paintwork should be treated as
soon as ii Is discovered. The anti- corrosion
warranty does not cover rusting that results
lrom untreated paintwork ltaws. The sooner
paintwork damage is treated lhe less wiU be
Ille risk ol corrosion stanlng.
Paintworl< damage suffered in a colision is
usually extensive and can only be properly
restored by proleSSIOnals.
You can. however, deal with chips in the
paintwork caused by stones thrown up lrom
Ille road as well as minor scratehes yoursell. The neces5a1Y 1ools and materials
such as brushes. louchup paintand primer
are available lrom your Saab dealer.
Alter any dirt has been scraped away using
a pointed knife. touchup paint can usually
be applied directly on minor llaws in the
paintwork where lhe metal has not been
exposed and an undamaged layer of paint

remains.
tt a rust spot appears. resulting lrom a stone
lhrown up lrom lhe road lor example. all
surlace rust must lirst be~ ott uslng
a pointed knife. If posS<ble. the enbre damaged area should be taken bad< to the bare
metal. The metal should then be primed
with two thin coats ol primer applled W1lh a
brush.
The topcoat enamel should then be appfied
in several thin coats until the surface of lhe
damaged area Is flush with the surrounding
paintwork.
Both the primer and louchup paint must be
stirred thoroughly before use. Allow each
coat to dry belore applying Iha next.
Tw o-coat enamel
As the name implies. two-coal enamel Is

applied in two operations. The first coat
which is the base coat. contains the pigment, metal ftakes and a binder. The second coat consists of a dear enamel which
provides the linal gloss lor the paintworl<
and proteas the base coat lrom moisture
and envitonmental pollutants.
Paintwork Chipped by stones can be
1ouehed up as follows.
Thoroughly clean the area and then apply
the primer. base coat and finally the
enamel. To aehieve tho best finish. apply
the primer In two or three coats.
Paintwork structure
1 Body panel
2 Zinc (on certain pM1) 7.5 m
3 Phosphatiting coat
4 Calhodlc ED 28 m
5 1n1ermediate coa1 35 .,im
6 Metallic base t5 m
7 Clear enamel Om
a Opaque enamel O m
Anti-corrosion
treatment
The whole car is rust protected at manufac
ture In different steps. by means of
a) electrolytic immersion enameling :
b) a polyester-based protec!MI coah119
against corrosion and stones flung up by
the wheels
c) a thin penetrating anti-rust oil applied in
cavities and body members
d) certain other measures.
In adcition to conventional anti-corrosion
treatment fike painting, underbo<ty treatment and cavity treatment. most of the body
panel surfaces are galvanized . These In
elude the bonnet. the doors and the underbody.
The anti-corrosion trea1rnent on the under
side of the car and Inside the wheel arches
is panicularty exposed to constant wear
and possible damage. the degree of which
will obviously depend on driving condttions.
Din and. mo<e especially. salt thrown up
from the road can then cause corrosion to
stan.
Yoo should therefore make It a habit to
hose the underside of the car trequently
and to inspect the anti-corrosion treatment.
The tact I.hat the car is covered by an anticorrosion warranty does not free the owner
from the need to carry out normal mainte
nance of the anti-corrosion treatment and
touch It up as necessary.
Service Programme
Periodic service
Ota1t1ape hole in door
Atter the underbody has been hosed clean

and allowed to dry. apply viscous anti corrosion oil to any worn or damaged areas
using a spray app4icator or painlbrush.
It is naturally advisable to continue maintenance of the anti-corrosion trea1rnent to
avoid corrosion later on. even after the anticorrosion warranty period has expired.
Enamelled seams in the body. especially
on doors and covers/lids. are panicularty
vulnerable to the onset ot external corrosion caused by dirt and road salt and Inter
nal corrosion caused by moisture {not least
that occurring as a result ot condensation).
You must thus keep the seams clean and.
at the tirst sign of corrosion. treat the al
lected area with a thin antk:orrosion oil by
means ot a spray applicator or bnlsh. It
necessary. consult your Saab dealer who
will be pleased to advise you.
Every car needs regular servicing and

maintenance it It is to continue to provide
trouble-free motoring. The Service Programme that has been drawn up tor your
car sets torth measures that are deemed
necessary and must be carried out at given
intervals. Your Service Book contains lntormation about the Service Programme.
Following the Saab Original Service Pro
gramme wil ensure that your car is prope~y serviced while keep servicing coslS at
a minimum. The servicing intervals have
been chosen to provide safety in traffic, operational reliability. economic operation and
compliance with applicable exhaust emls
sion control laws.
The Warranty Concfllions require seMc:e
carried out by protessionals at the correct
mileage (distance driven) intervals.
Have your Service Book with you when you
hand over your car tor service, and when
collecting your car make sure that all of the
items specified in the Service Programme
have been carried out and that the Service
Book has been stamped in the correct
place.
Saab Original Service a.lso adds to the
trade-In or second-hand value ol the car.
The scope and content ol the Service Programme may be changed trom time to time,
but your authorised Saab dealer will always
have up-to-date details ot any changes at
tecting your car.
Recovering and/or
recycling automotive
materials
A passenger car contains 6575 % metals,
1015 % plastic, 5 % rubber and smaller
amounts ol glass. wood. paper and 1ex1iles.
Some parts can be reused. while others
can be broken down chemically and included in new products or used as an energy source.
The Saab 900 has been designed so that
as many materials and components as pos
sible can be sorted and recovered when the
ca.r is finally scrapped. For example, plastic
parts are easier to sort because they have
been pre-marked for easy identification of
the types of plastic materials they contain.
Approximately 90 % of a car is recoverable.
but the extent of recovery will depend on
the scrapping programme adopted in your
country. All major scrapping faciltties on
each market will receive detailed informa
lion from Saab about how to maximize re
covery.
Before scrapping, remove from the car all
oils and olher liquids lhat can harm lhe en
vironment. 11 should be noted in this con
nection that a Saab 900 wilh Air Conditioning (AICACC) uses a refrigerant
designated A134a which contains no chlorine whatsoever.
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For trips abroad

A bookie! entided -Saab European Service
Gulde" con1aining useful advice and informa11on on mo1oring abroad 1~e1her wilh a
lisl of Saab service facllilies 1n Europe is
available from your Saab dealer.
Before setting off on a lo~ney. tt is ad
visable to have your car
ed aver by
an authorised Saab dealer.
Oblain a few imponan1items 10 take along
on your journey such as spare bulbs. wiper
blades. fuses. a multlgroove drive belt and
1he like. You can check scme points your
sell beforehand:
Make sure that 1he engine is in good con

dition.
Check that no oil or petrol leaks out of lhe
engine or gearbox/transmission.
Inspect the multlgroave drive belt and re
place It if it shows any signs of hard wear.
Check the battery charge.
Check the tyres for tread panem and air
pressure, not forgetting the compaC1
spare wheel.
Make sure that the maximum speed pet

mined for the tyres is not exceeded in
countries wilh no speed 6mit For speed
ratings, see the section headed 'Wheels
and tyres.
Check the brakes.
Check all bulbs.
Check the tool kit in the car.
Make sure there is a warning triangle in
the car and that you ate familiar with the
law governing its use in the countries you
will be visiling.
When driving In countries wtth lefthand
traffic to a counuy with righthand traffic
or vice versa. cover aver with black tape
1he pan of the headlights that emit an
asymmetric dipped beam. Otherwise you
wiR dazzle oncoming traffic.
Consult your Saab dealer if you Intend to
drive in countries where unleaded petrol
or petrol with a sufficiendy high octane
rating is not avallable. Certain engine ad
justments will be necessary
133
Tap/Ilg l>Hdlight lenses for trips in countries

wrlh tetthand traffic
Fault diagnosis
~ ir
Conditioning (A/C-ACC)
f a fault occurs in the Air Conditioning sys

em. you can carry out the following checks
ourself. If the fault persists. however, you
;hould contact an authorized Saab dealer.
MPORTANT:
'/hen the Air Conditioning system is in op
iration. moisture from the air will condense
1n the evaporator. When the car is then
1arked, this condensation will drip off the
1vapora1or and form a small pool ol water
'" the ground.
nadequate cooling capacity
Check that the temperature and air dis

lribution controls are set property. See
the section headed "Climate-control sys
tern.
>. Check that the condenser (fined forward
of the radiator) is not clogged with dir1 or
insects.
:. Check that the compressor drive bell is
not slipping.
I. Check that the fuses used lor the fans
and compressor are not blown.
1.
Maintenance and servicing

The car should be taken 10 an authorised
Saab dealer once a year for servicing of
the Air Conditioning system.
The compressor drive bell should always
be checked al every routine service.
Condenser and radiator must be kepi
clear of insects and other dir1. When
washing the car. use a hose 10 spray the
radiator and condenser (mounted in front
of the radiator) in order to flush away any
dir1 or other foreign maner. Spray through
I.he grille at the front of the car and from
inside of the engine bay. Do not use high
pressure equipment. Do not use a hose
when the engine Is hot.
Never place a finemesh net or any other
form of screening in front of the 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 sys
tern (applies to the manually climate sys
tern) should be run for 510 minutes once
or twice a month while driving al cruising
speed after the car has warmed up. This
is 10 prevent deterioration of the Qaskets
and seals in the compressor which are
lubricated by means of a lubricant drcu
lated with the refrigerant.
IMPORTANT: Remember that the NC sys
tern cannot be run when the outside tern
perature is below O' C.
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Technical data 135
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
Overall length. incl bumpers
Overall width
Overall heig.h1
Maxrmom heigh1 when 1he sol11op IS
optl8194 (Cabriole1)
Wheelbase
Number of seals, lnci. driver
- - -5-door - _
Coup6 and _
_ _ _ _ __
Wesher fluid reservoir capaci1y _ _
Convert~le
kelb to kelb - - - - - - - Boot lenglh
rear sea1 ul)fi9hL

Coup6 and 5-door - -- -reat seal folded.
Coup6 and 5-door - - - -rear seal upright, Convertible _ _
Boot volume as per SAE
with parcel shett,
Coup6 and 5-door - - - - entrte back seal folded,
Coup6 and 5-door - -- --
-- Convenible. hood up -_
Convertible. hood down _ __
SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB ~
approx. 2200 mm
2600 mm
PermlllAIO load (In addolo<i 10 d<lvlf) gro" welghl klfll wolgh1
Note 1ha1 the maximum permitted axle load. front and reat, m..,.. not be
---
5
4
The eQICI Mii> welgN (unladln _ . , . 70 l<g '*-) llld looCI -
4.8 1
. . sel cM In " ' rlQlltrl.'IJOn doc..
Turning circle
wall to wall _ __ __ _ __
4637 mm
1711 mm
1436 mm
11. 1 m
10.5 m
"* ltJ,.
Weights
973mm
1690 mm
734 mm
451 dm3
1410 dm'
3
354 dm
285 dm3
Wetgh1. ready 10< driving (lndudes full

tank. washer fluid. tools and spare
wheel)
--_
Coup6
_
_ ___ _
_-5-door_
Convertible_ __ _ _ _ __
Gross weight - - - - - - - ___-__ __
_-Coup6_
5-door
Convertble._ _ _ _ _ __
Max. axle load

From_~__
_ __ _ _ -_ _ _ ----Rear
1295-1435 kg
1315-t 455 kg
1365-1465 kg
1810-1860 kg
183().1880 kg
177().1820 kg
1030 kg
850 kg
136 Technical data

Engine
Weight dis1rbJtion
Keib weight, ITonttre. _ _ __
Gross weight. lronthe. _ _ __
Max. pemiaed load in boolal kefb

eac:h70
4 pelHngel'I
plus_
weight
__
____
kg _ _
62138 %
IAJIOX 54/46 %
appn:IX.
60kg
Type
2.5 vs._________
2.0i, 2.3' and 2.0 Turbo - - - -
,&.
WARNING
Petmitted groa weight and axle load must never be ex
ceeded. Nole !hat the lnstalation of certain optional extras

(e.g. towt>ar, CO changer) reduces the load capacity corr
spondingly.
When canying a load. always make sure II is securely fastened. This la npeclaly lmpor1ant ff !he car is used wtth the
rear seat folded forward.
Roof-rack load
Max. permrtted roolrac:ll load - Max. pennilled tr8ier weight
traier with brakes._ _ _ __
traiet without tnces - - - Max. IOW bell load - - - --
100kg
1600kg
750 kg
75kg
Fuel lank volume---- - -
Recommended fuel grade - - -
S<x cylinder. 4
cwelhead camshafts
..ct 24 v.ives
Four cyinder, 2
oY9fhead camshafts.
18 v.ives and 2
baUnce shafts
681
u~95RON
mlrimum 91 RON
Cylinder bore
2 .0 and 2.3 _ _ _ _ _ __
2.5 VS._ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
S1roke
2 .0 - - - - - - - - --------________
2.3
_
2.5 ve.
90mm
81.6 mm
78mm
90mm
79.6mm
SWept volume
2.0 - - - -- -- - -_
-_
--_
-_
-_
-_
2.3
_
__
2.5 VS.
1.985 elm'
2.290 elm'
2.496 dm'
kling speed
2.0 .m 2.3 _ _ _ __ __
2.5 vs._________
900 rpm
800 rpm
Technical data 137

Antifreeze _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Saabapproved
Engine version
antifreeze
Coolant c:apacity
2.0 and 2.3
2.S V6
8.S litres
8.0 litres
Grade of oil:
Saab Turt>o Engine Oil or an oil that meets the requirements of
API SeM<:e SG and CCMC G4 or GS.
Oils of the above grades contain additives suttable tor the engine.
We edvlM ag11lnat the UH of other llddltlvff.

Viscosity:
lOW/30, 1OW/40, SW/30 or SW/40.

If these grades are not available. oil of viscosity 15W/40 may be
used bu1 not in winier.
If SW grade oils are used, they must be of the synthetic or semi
synthetic type.
Oil capacity incl filter (for oil change).
2.0 litres
2.3 litres (incl. oil cooler)
2.3 litres (exci. oil cooler)
2.S V6
Turbo 2.0
4.0 litres
4.3 lttres
4 .0 lttres
4 .S lttres
4.0 lttres
Injection engine, 2.0

Rating, EEC at 6100 rpm_ _ _
Max torque, EEC at 4300 rpm_ _
Compression ratio _ _ _ __
130 hp (96 kW)

Nm (18.0 kglm)
10.1:1
tn
Injection engine, 2.3

Rating, EEC at S700 rpm._ __
Compression ratio _ _ _ __
150 hp (110 kW)

210 Nm (21 .4 kglm)
10.S:I
Turbo engiM, 2.0

Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm (man.)_
Rating, EEC at S750 rpm (auto.) _
Max torque (man.),
EEC at 2100 rpm - - - - Max torque (auto.).
EEC at 2000 rpm-- - - -
Compression ratio - - - - -
185 hp (136 kW)

185 hp (136 kW)
263 Nm (26.8 kglm)
230 Nm (23.5 kglm)

9.2:1
Injection engine, 2.5 V6

Rating, EEC at S900 rpm_ __
170 hp (125 kW)

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

Eleetrlcal
_ _ _ _ _ _ __
Vobge _ system
Balt81'f capaaty - - - - - Slatter molor - - -- - - Alternator raling
2.0 and 2.3 without A/C _ _ __
2.0 and 2.3 with A/C - - - - __
2.S V6_ _ _ _ _ _ _
t2 v
60Ah
t.4kW
70A/t4 v
90 A/t4 v
t20 A/14 v
F"IMg sequence
2.0 and 2.3_ __ _ _ _ __

2.5 V6_ __ _ _ __ __
1-3-4-2
1-2-3-4-5-11
Spar11 plugs
2.01 _ __ _ __ _ _ __
2.31 _ _ __ _ __ _ __
2.0Turt>o _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2.5 V6_ _ __ _ __ __
NGKBCPSEV
(precious metal)
NGK BCP 6EV
(precious metal)
NGKBCPR 7ES
Bosch FR8 LDC

(normal driving)
Bosch FR7 LDC

(heavy driving)
Electrode gap
2.0i/2.31 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2.0Turbo _ _ __ _ _ __
2.5V6_ _ _ _ _ _ __ _
0.6mm
t.O mm
0.8mm
Drive belts
Engine version
2.0 and 2.3 w1lhout A/C COlnllfUSOf _
2.0 and 2.3 w1lh A/C compressof _
2.5 V6 wtthoul A/C compressor _ _
2.5 V6 wtth A/C compressor
Overal leng!h
20t2 mm
2627 mm
1900 mm
2287 mm
Technical data
M8nual gNrbox
Type
Gearbox oil (for topping up)
Oil capadty
Speed (km/h) a11000 rpm
on 51h geai
2.0 I
2.31
Tult>o
V6
S.speed alsynchromesh wi1h

integral final drive
and differential
Monera! o~ to API
SG. SF/CC or
SF/CD, SAE tOW/30
or l OW/40
ME-tNrl<ets: SHPD
B.P. Vanellus F.E.
10W/30 or t SW/40
1.8 litres
36
39.40
42
Type
Sela CICN lever positions

OI c:apacrty (total)
OI c:apac:i1y (lor c:llanging)
Grade ol oil
Speed (km/h) at 1000 rpm

in 41h gear
2.01
2.31
TUlbo
V6
Electronically
c:on1rolled 4-speed.
WCh 10fqUe c:onvelter
and dille<ential
PR N D321
7.2 li1nas
3.25 litres
ATF Dexron II
ME-markelS: ATF
Dexron II E
40
43-44
40
40
Suapenalon
Spring type. front and rear
Max delleclion of springs:
Front
ADampe<s. front and rear
Coil springs
163mm
212mm
Gasfiled telescopic:
dampels
e.-..
Footnke (ABS)
40
Automatic transmission
139
Handbrake
Brake nuid
Ou1Side ciameter of cisCS:
Front
~
Hydraulic <isc brakes

with vacuum servo.
diagonally spltt
circuits
Ads on rear wheels
ToDOT 4
284mm
260mm
Total tnciion area of brake pads:
Front
2.()4 an'
Rear
92 an'
140 Technical data

8'11rtlg
Number ol 1Um$. lock-lo-lock
2.0 Turbo Md 2.5 V6._ _ __
2.0 Md 2.3 inilljeclJCMjeetonn_ _ _ __
,._ -"111 lluod _ _ __ _
Fronl wlletl aligrwnent

Toe-tn. IWUr8d betwa., whetls _
3.0
3.4
"-1iend1d lyr9 pr111ur, cold tyr98
Sub Powe< Sleering

Fluid 1890
Tyre size
WhMla Ind tyr98

Wheel liz - - - -- - -
Compecl . . . . wheel - - - -
9'*9 wheel lor ME _ _ __
185165 RISH
6. 15
11.5. 16
4.0. 15
6. 15
195/60 R15 V
900
Turbo ----llOO Turbo.
opl!On _ _ _ __-
185165 R 15 H
195/&0R 15V
195/&0R 15V
205ISO R 16 W
_ __ _ _ __ __
~ze tor ME - - - -- - Mix clrMng dislance - -- Mix speed _ _ _ _ _ __
Tl 15170 R15
185165H
3500km
80 km/h
Winll<tyre sues
Forwheel6Jx 15 H2 _ _ __
Forwheel61/2Jx Ui'H2 _ __
Snowchlinl
" - e1111n-,- m
- U11-not
- bt
_ ua
_1_d_
onl112" whell8
FOIWald
barlnoi
2. 11311
1-3 per10llllO- I60

Max load11M60
Max load/I 60-210
I-3 per10llllO- I60
Max load/I 60-
Compecl spare wheel

~ze
l.oadlsi-d (mph)
U/31
Max~l60
Tyresaes
llOO 2.0I - - - - - - -900 2.31. ve. Cabriolet _ __ _
1.510.5 rrm
205/50 R16 W
1-3 jl6i SOl&'l).190
Mex load/190I -3 jl6i IOlllO-180

Max loacW-160
Max load/160-I 90
1-3 persons/0-UIO
Max loacW-160
Max load/160- I 90
1-3 persons/0-160
Max loacW-I 80
Max load/160-210
2.3133
2.5136
2.7139
2,1/30
2,.2131
2.4135
2,.2132
2.4135
2.8138
2.3133
2,5136
2.7139
2.4135
2.11138
2.3133
2,5136
2.7139
Max50
42/60
4.2/llO
Max loacW-190
185165 R15
Wimer tyres
196/60 Rl5
Wlnle< tyres
205/50 Rl6
Wintar lyres
185165 R I ST M+S
19516() R 15T M+S
205/50 R 16H M+S
Tl 15/70 Rl5
Gunnebo 7EX
soare wheel
'
2,4135
2.2131
' 2.4135
2.6138
Rear
bar""'I
2. 1/30
2.2131
2.4135
2.2f.ll
2.4135
2.6138
2.3133
2.513e
2.7139
2.1/30
2.2131
2.4135
2,.2132
For MCfl OCQ.Plf1t fr#tlt, ffle ,,,_,,. c.n I ~ 0. I lr.

Mu /old . 5 (Comerlllh: ',,.,_.., _
I
!
Technical data 141
Nameplates and labels

When you conlaCI your Saab dealer. it may
somet.mes be ~t to know your cafs
chassis number. engine number and
geart>olC/lransmission number.
1 Nameplate lor modifications (for recalls

and the like)
2 Chassis number inside windscreen
3 Body number
4 Gearbox/lransmission number
5 Engine number
6 Lab&! lor colour codes (upholstery and
body) and tyre pressure
7 Chassis number
8 ChasSls number (Slamped in car body)

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lndlcat0< and warning lights .

Trip computer. SID 18

Main/dipped beam. switch. 24

Seat heating control . . 48

Rool rack load . . . . 136

Maximum permissible load . . . . . 135

Child sale1y lock catch . . . . 73

Tall li9hls . . 116

Fokfing down lhe rear seat . .

Compact spare wheel . . 81

Rear seat. ... .

Folding down the

Upholstery. cleaning . . 127

Interior ligh!Jng, chang.lng

Engine bay, Turbo

Power dis1nbution panel

Was/l ef llUid . . . 113

Topping up washer nuld . . . 113

Engine bay, 2.5 V6

Btal<e system . . 139

Power distribution panel 120

Manual ~arbox . . . . . . . 109

Banery .... ... ... 112

Washer ftuid . . . 113

Ntvtt open whtn hot!

cause senous ""ury

Rtf'n9eratl1 Unotf high prHkl,.

Tht A.C ,,..,..,, "'"""" """ SAE J639

eona.ns """- -.: - ,.., "')

PfOlb:n EXP\.OS M GASES ~ 11"1 UM Of

Nw<fYS al'ltetd eyes

and 1~ when ~no WICh

Cig3ftlttes, rt.Med flame Ind ~ can c::aUM

S..lhtO wws .......,.. ..,. UY'9'1"f 'INds

con CAUSE SEVERE BURNS""'"

UM onty on t1rm ground

see -your Owner's Manu.al

M.U.im.tn l4ng'1\ 2 rntW1

Hood, Sub 900 CQflvtftlble

K hand$ :rtinJ.y from mo'i'ing pans ol lht

thrt front Stal.

Jack (label ln certain m1rkets onty}

Instruments and controls

Certain warnings and indicators are lit when

4 tndlcators and W31nings

6 Fuel gauge (tar4< capacity: 68 nuos)

Warning, oil pressure

This symbol lights 10 indicate that the oil

This symbol is lit when the battery is not

12 Instruments and con trols

Anti -lock brak e warn ing

This warning 1ex1 lights f a laul1 has OC

Warning , cata lytic

when Ille 1empera1Ure in 1he calalytlc

verter drops back benealh 8 t sc.

You must never drive me car wllle !hos

The brake syslem works wrthoul ABS.

Warning , airbag (SRS

This warning 1ex1 flashes or glows sfl!adlty

Indic ator, fuel

This symbol tighls when !here is less than

Instruments and controls