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217 Car care
Parking lightsThe parking light bulb is located in the same
reflector as the main beam bulb.
Left-hand side:
1 Lift aside the hose running along the
side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers on the battery
cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge
of the battery box.Both sides:
1 Remove the cover from the rear of the
headlight.
2 Withdraw the bulb holder from the lamp
unit.
3 Fit the new bulb.
4 Refit the cover over the rear of the head-
light.
Left-hand side:
5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the
battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover and hose.
Front turn signal bulbsLeft-hand side:
1 Lift aside the hose running along the
side of the battery cover.
2 Release the two retainers on the battery
cover and remove the cover.
3 Pull up the washer fluid filler pipe.
4 Remove the air pipe from the front edge
of the battery box.
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218 Car careBoth sides:
1 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and withdraw it.
2 The bulb also has a bayonet fitting.
Press in the bulb and twist it counter-
clockwise.
3 Fit the new bulb.
4 To facilitate fitting, look in through the
headlight lens when fitting the bulb.
Check that the new bulb is firmly seated.
Left-hand side:
5 Refit the air pipe to the front edge of the
battery box.
6 Refit the washer fluid filler pipe.
7 Refit the battery cover and hose.
Side-mounted turn signal bulbs1 Slide the lamp fitting forward so that its
rear end can be pulled out.
2 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and withdraw it from the lamp fitting.
Change the bulb.
3 To fit, engage the two catches on the
rear edge of the lamp fitting with the
edge of the opening. Then press in the
front edge of the lamp fitting so that the
groove in the spring engages the plastic
edge.
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227 Car care
Fuses
The fuses are housed in three fuse panels:
one behind a hatch on the left-hand end of
the dash, one in the engine bay (additional
small unit in front of battery) and one on the
left-hand side of the trunk. There is space
for spare fuses in the hatch on the left-hand
end of the dash.
To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it
from the panel. If the filament is broken, the
fuse has blown.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of short-circuiting and/or
fire breaking out in the electrical system,
the following should be heeded:
 Always consult an Saab dealer before
modifying or adding any electrical
equipment. Failure to do so can result
in the electrical system being
damaged.
 Never replace a fuse with one having
a higher rating than specified (see
page 229). The color of the fuse indi-
cates its amperage.
 If the same fuse blows repeatedly,
have the electrical system checked by
an Saab dealer.
 If a MAXI fuse blows, it means that
there is a major fault in the electrical
system. Have the car checked without
delay by an Saab dealer.
Sound fuse / Blown fuse
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233 Car care
Fuse panel in front of battery
Relays
R 1 Washer fluid pump, windshield
R2 -
R3 -
R4 -
R 5 Flash-to-pass
R6 Horn
R7 -
R8 Starter motor
R 9 Windshield wipers ON/OFF
R10 -
R11 Ignition +15
R12 Windshield wipers, high/low speed
R13 -
R14 Washer fluid pump, headlights
R15 -
R16 -
No. Amp. Function
1--
2 20 Fuel pump; preheated oxygen sensors (lambda
probe)
310A/C compressor
430Main relay
Relays
1-
2 A/C-compressor
3 Preheated oxygen sensors (lambda probe)
4 Main relay, engine (ECM/EVAP/injectors)
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272 Technical dataElectrical system
Drive belt Manual transmissionVoltage ________________________ 12 V
Battery capacity _________________ 60 Ah
Starter motor ____________________ 1.8 kW
Alternator rating:
Manual gearbox ___________________ 120 A/14 V
Automatic gearbox _________________ 140 A/14 V
Firing order _____________________ 1-3-4-2
Spark plugs:
Type ____________________________ NGK PFR6T-10G
Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm
Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)
Outside length ___________________ 40.472'' (1028 mm)Drive belt
Type __________________________ Fully synchronized
with final drive gear
and differential
Oil type (for topping up)____________ Saab MTF 0063
Oil capacity:
5-speed _________________________ 1.9 qts. (1.8 l), to
level plug
6-speed, 2.0 Turbo _________________ 3.15 qts. (3.0 l)
Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest
gear (5th gear) _________________ 27–30 (43–48)
Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest
gear (6th gear) _________________ 29–34 (46–55)
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281 Technical data
Warning and indications that can
be shown on the SIDWhich warnings and indications that can be
shown depends on engine variant and car
specification.
Symbol Text
Antilock brake malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Brake malfunction.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Brake fluid level low.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Release parking brake.
Oil pressure low.
Make a safe stop.
Turn off engine.
Low engine oil level.
Fill oil now.
Engine malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Coolant level low.
Refill.
Hot engine.
Make a safe stop.
Run engine on idle.
Airbag malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Use your seatbelt.
Gearbox malfunction.
Limited performance.
Contact Saab dealer.
Gearbox too hot.
Make a safe stop.
Open hood to cool down.
Battery not charging.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Headlight levelling
malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Tap brakes lightly before
using cruise control.
Traction control failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Stability control failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Key not accepted.
Contact Saab dealer.
Remote control battery
low. Replace battery.
2: standard key
0: valet key
Key No: 1
Lock system failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Steering lock malfunc.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Steering wheel locked.
Pull out key, turn steering
wheel. Try again.
Immobilizer failure.
Try starting again.
Contact Saab dealer.
Theft protection failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Alarm has been triggered
since being armed.
Rear left seat backrest
unlocked.
Rear right seat backrest
unlocked.
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283 Index
Index
AA/C
__________________________ 106
ABS brakes
____________________ 167
ACC
_________________________ 108
Adjustment, steering wheel
________ 122
Air conditioning
_________________ 106
Air filter
_______________________ 204
Airbag
_________________________ 29
Anchorage eyes
________________ 143
Anti-corrosion treatment
__________ 254
Antilock braking system __________ 167
Anti-spin
______________________ 169
Ashtrays ______________________ 132
Autochecking of lights, warning and
indicator lights
__________________ 82
Autodimming
_______________ 135
, 136
Automatic climate control (ACC)
____ 108
Automatic transmission
___________ 159
BBattery
________________________ 208
Bedding-in of new brake pads
_____ 157
Before towing a trailer
____________ 187
Brake fluid, grade
_______________ 274
Brakes
________________________ 166Braking
_______________________ 166
Bulb changing
__________________ 213
Bulb table
_____________________ 226
Buying new tires
________________ 236
CCabin lighting
__________________ 129
Cabin lighting, Convertible
_________ 72
Car alarm
______________________ 50
Car transport ___________________ 192
Care of air conditioning
___________ 257
Change of address notification
_____ 264
Changing a tire
_________________ 248
Changing bulbs _________________ 213
Changing engine oil
_____________ 203
Changing the battery, remote control
_48
Changing wiper blades
___________ 211
Checking the number of remote
controls
_______________________ 47
Checks before towing a trailer
______ 187
Child safety
_____________________ 22
Child safety locks, rear doors
_______ 46
Child seats
_____________________ 22
Cigarette lighter
_________________ 132
Cleaning the engine bay
__________ 252
Cleaning upholstery
_____________ 251
Climate control system, manual
____ 103
Closing the soft top manually,
Convertible
____________________ 62
Closing the soft top, Convertible
_____ 58Clutch interlock
_________________ 158
Compact spare _________________ 246
Compass
______________________ 139
Condensation water, A/C
_________ 106
Convertible
_____________________ 55
Convertible, washing
_____________ 253
Coolant
_______________________ 205
Crash memory, see EDR
_________ 266
Cruise control
__________________ 165
Cup holder
_____________________ 130
DDate codes, tires
________________ 246
Deep water, driving through
_______ 189
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 243
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 245
Direction indicator stalk switch ______ 98
Direction indicators
_______________ 98
Dome light, Convertible
___________ 223
Dome light, Sport Sedan __________ 222
Donor battery, boost starting
_______ 193
Door handles
____________________ 42
Door mirrors ___________________ 134
Drive belt
______________________ 210
Drive belt, length
________________ 272
Driver’s seat with memory
__________ 20
Driving at night
_________________ 190
Driving in cold climates
___________ 181
Driving in deep water
_____________ 189
Driving in hot climates ____________ 183
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285 Index
Important information, petrol-engined
cars with catalytic converters
_____ 151
Indicator lights
___________________ 78
Inflation, tires ___________________ 234
Information about fuel
____________ 155
Instrument illumination, adjusting
____ 97
Interior lighting
_________________ 129
Interior lighting, Convertible
________ 72
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 135
Intermittent malfunctioning, central
locking
_______________________ 44
JJump starting
__________________ 193
KKey
___________________________ 42
Kick-down
_____________________ 161
LLATCH (child safety)
______________ 23
Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 241
Labels and plates, location
________ 278
Lashing eyes
___________________ 143
Laying the car up
_______________ 175
Leather upholstery, cleaning
_______ 251Lighting in luggage compartment,
Convertible
____________________ 73
Limp-home
____________________ 150
Limp-home, automatic transmission
_162
Load carriers, roof
_______________ 188
Load indices, tires _______________ 242
Loading your vehicle _____________ 243
Load-through hatch ______________ 142
Locking a car with flat battery
_______ 45
Locks
__________________________ 42
Long-term parking
_______________ 175
Luggage compartment
___________ 140
Luggage compartment lighting
_130
, 144
Luggage compartment lighting,
Convertible
____________________ 73
Luggage compartment lighting,
changing
_____________________ 224
MMAXI fuses
____________________ 228
Main instrument panel
_____________ 78
Main/dipped beam
________________ 97
Maintenance schedule
___________ 262
Manual climate control ___________ 103
Manual gear selection ____________ 164
Manual gearbox
________________ 158
Manual tripping of car alarm
________ 52
Materials used in the car, reclamation
256
Memory, driver’s seat
_____________ 20
Messages on SID, Convertible
______ 65Milometer
_______________________ 83
Mug holder ____________________ 130
NNew tires, buying
________________ 236
Night driving
___________________ 190
Number plate lighting, changing
____ 224
OORVR
________________________ 200
Oil capacity, engine
______________ 271
Opening handles
_________________ 42
Opening the soft top, Convertible
____ 58
Outside mirrors
_________________ 134
Owner assistance _______________ 264
PPanic function, car alarm
___________ 52
Park Brake Shift Lock
____________ 160
Park Brake Shift Lock, temporary
override
______________________ 162
Parking
_______________________ 173
Parking aid ____________________ 176
Parking brake __________________ 173
Parking on a hill _________________ 174
Pinch protection, electric windows
__ 124
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FuelIMPORTANT: Do not overfill.
The level must not come up into
the fuel filler pipe because the
fuel must have room to expand.
1 Engine oilFor information see chapter
"Technical data".
2 CoolantWhen the engine is cold, the
coolant must not lie above the
KALT/COLD mark on the
expansion tank (boundary
between the upper and lower
sections of the tank.
Top up with a mixture of equal
parts of Saab-approved anti-
freeze and clean water.
3 Brake/clutch fluidTop up as necessary with
DOT 4 brake fluid.
Do not use DOT 5 fluid.4Battery
5 Fuse panel
6 Washer fluid
7 Power steeringSteering-ser vo oil, CHF 11S
(P/N 8996860). Use GM Power
Steering Fluid to top up in emer-
gency.8 Dipstick, engine oilSee section "Car care" regard-
ing engine oil level. Recommended octane rating:
Unleaded
gasoline 87–93 AON
For optimum performance
Saab recommends:
 2.0t 175 hp – AON 90.
 2.0T 210 hp – AON 90.
Fuel tank
capacity:16.05 g
(61 l)
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