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Replacement of brake pad and liningThe right front disc brake and the right rear
disc brake have audible wear indicators
on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear
close to their service limit, the wear indica-
tor makes a very audible scraping noise
when the brake pedal is applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time
you apply the brake pedal, have the brake
pads serviced by your Saab dealer as
soon as possible.

Breaking-in of new brake
pads and liningsWhen replacing the brake pad or lining,
use only genuine Saab parts. After re-
placement, the new parts must be broken
in as follows:

Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph
(50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal
lightly. Repeat this five or more times.

Parking brake lining
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of approx-
imately 22 mph (35 km/h).
2. With the parking brake release button
pushed in, pull the parking brake lever
SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with a
force of approximately 33 lbs [147 N, 15
kg].)
3. Drive the vehicle for approximately
220
yards (200 meters) in this condition.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parkingbrake to cool down. Repeat this proce-
dure.
5. Check the parking brake stroke. If the
parking brake stroke is out of the specified
range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut
located on the parking brake lever.
Parking brake stroke:
7 – 8 notches / 44 lbs (196 N, 20 kg)
700040
If you continue to drive despite the
scraping noise from the audible
brake pad wear indicator, it will re-
sult in the need for costly brake ro-
tor repair or replacement.
A safe location and situation should
be selected for break-in driving.
Pulling the parking brake lever too
forcefully may cause the rear
wheels to lock. To avoid this, be cer-
tain to pull the lever up slowly and
gently.
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Abnormally low tire pressure (tread
worn at shoulders)
Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con-
sumption is also higher.
Abnormally high tire pressure (tread
worn in center)
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire magni-
fies the effects of road-surface bumps and
dips, possibly resulting in vehicle damage.
If the label shows tire pressures for the ve-
hicle when fully loaded and for the vehicle
when towing a trailer, adjust the tire pres-
sures to the values that match current
loading conditions.

Wheel balanceEach wheel was correctly balanced when
your vehicle was new, but the wheels will
become unbalanced as the tires become
worn during use. Wheel imbalance caus-
es the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at
certain vehicle speeds and detracts from
the vehicle’s straight-line stability. It can
also cause steering and suspension sys-
tem problems and abnormal tire wear. If
you suspect that the wheels are not cor-
rectly balanced, have them checked and
adjusted by your Saab dealer. Also have
them adjusted after tire repairs and after
tire rotation.NOTELoss of correct wheel alignment* caus-
es the tires to wear on one side and re-
duces the vehicle’s running stability.
B00051
B00052
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to deform severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of vehi-
cle control could lead to an acci-
dent.
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Battery
1) Cap
2) Upper level
3) Lower levelIt is unnecessary to periodically check the
battery fluid level or periodically refill with
distilled water.
However, if the battery fluid level is below
the lower level, remove the cap. Fill to the
upper level with distilled water.

Before beginning work on or near
any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and light-
ers. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks. Bat-
teries give off a gas which is high-
ly flammable and explosive.

For safety, in case an explosion
does occur, wear eye protection
or shield your eyes when working
near any battery. Never lean over
a battery.

Do not let battery fluid contact
eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
cause battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help imme-
diately if acid has entered the
eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water, and
seek medical attention immediate-
ly.

To lessen the risk of sparks, re-
move rings, metal watchbands,
and other metal jewelry. Never al-
low metal tools to contact the pos-
itive battery terminal and anything
connected to it WHILE you are at
the same time in contact with any
other metallic portion of the vehi-
cle because a short circuit will re-
sult.

Keep everyone including children
away from the battery.

Charge the battery in a well-venti-
lated area.

Battery posts, terminals and relat-
ed accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Wash
hands after handling.
Never use more than 10 amperes
when charging the battery because
it will shorten battery life.
UPPER LEVELLOWER LEVELLOWER LEVEL
1
2
3
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1) Good
2) BlownIf any lights, accessories or other electri-
cal controls do not operate, inspect the
corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown,
replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position and turn off all electrical accesso-
ries.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown.
The back side of each fuse box cover and
the “Fuses and circuits” section in chapter
12 in this manual show the circuit for each
fuse.4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, re-
place it with a spare fuse of the same rat-
ing.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this indi-
cates that its system has a problem. Con-
tact your Saab dealer for repairs.
Main fuseMain fuse boxThe main fuses are designed to melt dur-
ing an overload to prevent damage to the
wiring harness and electrical equipment.
Check the main fuses if any electrical
component fails to operate (except the
starter motor) and other fuses are good. A
melted main fuse must be replaced. Use
only replacements with the same speci-
fied rating as the melted main fuse. If a
main fuse blows after it is replaced, have
the electrical system checked by your
nearest Saab dealer.
12
B00338
600160
B00481
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Installation of accessoriesAlways consult your Saab dealer before
installing fog lights or any other electrical
equipment in your vehicle. Such accesso-
ries may cause the electronic system to
malfunction if they are incorrectly installed
or if they are not suited for the vehicle.
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) Low beam head light
Premium Package
vehicles12V-35W D2R
Others 12V-55W H1
2) High beam head light 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
3) Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W
4) Spot light 12V-8W –
5) Room light 12V-8W –
6) Front turn signal 12V-21W (Amber) WY21W (7440A)
7) Parking light 12V-5W W5W
8) Front fog light 12V-57W 9006 (HB4)
9) High mount stop light 12V-1.3W LED
10) Rear turn signal light 12V-21W (Amber) WY21W (7440A)
11) Cargo area light 12V-5W –
12) Brake/tail light 12V-21/5W W21/5W (7443)
13) Backup light 12V-16W W16W (921)
14) License plate light 12V-5W W5W
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could re-
sult in a fire.
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HID headlight bulbs
3

Halogen headlight bulbs
3
NOTE
If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your Saab dealer for proper adjust-
ment of the headlight aim.

It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have your Saab dealer replace
the bulbs if necessary.
Right-hand low beam light bulb
Non-turbo model
1) Air intake duct
Turbo model
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock and result-
ing serious injury, you should not
attempt to replace them. Neither
should you attempt to replace the
high-beam bulbs, remove/refit the
headlight assemblies, or remove
any headlight-assembly compo-
nents. For replacement of the head-
light bulbs (low-beam and high-
beam), removal and installation of
the headlight assemblies, and re-
moval of headlight-assembly com-
ponents, contact your Saab dealer.
Ask your Saab dealer to check
whether your vehicle is equipped
with HID headlights.
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface will de-
velop into hot spots and cause the
bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.
Ask your Saab dealer to check
whether your vehicle is equipped
with halogen headlights.
B00483
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B00484
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1. Remove the air intake duct mounting
bolt, then remove the air intake duct.
2. Remove the bulb cover by turning it
counterclockwise.3. Push the retainer spring in the direction
of the arrow to remove it from the hook.
4. Pull the bulb out of the electrical con-
nector. Replace the bulb with a new one.
5. Set the retainer spring securely.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.7. Install the bulb cover.

Left-hand low beam light bulb

High beam light bulbs
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1. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
B00485B00486
700092B00488
Replacement of the left-hand low
beam light bulb requires removal of
the battery and is thus dangerous. It
must be performed by a Saab deal-
er.
B00489
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2. Remove the electrical connector from
the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb with a new one.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At
this time, be careful not to touch the bulb
surface.
5. Install the bulb in the headlight assem-
bly by turning it clockwise until it clicks.

Parking light
Right-hand sideNon-turbo model
1) Air intake ductTurbo model
1. Remove the air intake duct mounting
bolt, then remove the air intake duct.
2. Remove the bulb cover by turning it
counterclockwise.
700093
B00483
1
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3. Hold the end of the parking light and re-
move the parking light.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.5. Fit the bulb socket into the headlight
assembly.
6. Install the bulb cover.

Left-hand side

Front turn signal light and
front side marker light bulbs
Right-hand side
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your Saab dealer replace the bulbs
if necessary.

Left-hand side
1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left.2. Undo the three clips at the bottom of
the undercover beside the front-left wheel.
3. Undo the hook at the top of the under-
cover beside the front-left wheel.
B00490B00491
Replacement of the left-hand park-
ing light bulb requires removal of
the battery and is thus dangerous. It
must be performed by a Saab deal-
er.
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