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Car care
Air conditioning (A/C)
TroubleshootingIf a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are
a number of checks you can perform your-
self. If the fault persists, however, have the
system checked at a workshop. We recom-
mend that you contact a Saab dealer.
Note
When the A/C system is running, the intake
air is dehumidified. The resultant condensa-
tion that forms on the evaporator is drained
off under the car. When the car is parked,
this may result in a small puddle forming on
the ground. The warmer the air and the
higher the relative humidity, the more con-
densation will be produced.Inadequate cooling1 Check that the condenser (in front of the radiator) has not become clogged with
dirt and insects.
2 Make sure that the compressor drive belt does not slip (see page 215).
3 Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor (see page 235).
Maintenance The compressor drive belt should be inspected under the regular service
program.
 Clean away dirt and insects from the condenser and radiator to prevent clog-
ging. When washing the car, use the hose
to spray the radiator and condenser
(located in front of the radiator) from both
sides (both from the front of the car and
from inside the engine bay). Do not use a
pressure washer.
Caution: Do not hose down the radia-
tor and condenser while the engine is
hot.
Other than in extremely cold weather, do not
screen the radiator, e.g. with netting, as this
will greatly diminish its cooling capacity.
 Applicable to the manual climate control system - During cold mo nths the air condi-
tioning should be switched on once or
twice a month and run for 5–10 minutes
during highway driving once the engine is
warm.
This action saves the gaskets in the
compressor from being spoiled. The
WARNING
 All repairs and adjustments to the A/C system must be carried out at a Saab
dealer authorized for this kind of work.
 The A/C system is pressurized. Do not break any connections or undo A/C
system components.
 Escaping gas can cause eye injury or other personal injury.NOTICE The A/C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant.
 Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for
charging and draining the system.
 Never mix R 134a with other refriger- ants.
NOTICEDo not use a pressure washer when
cleaning the condenser or radiator due to
the risk of damage.
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298 IndexDeactivating the rear window
switches
_____________________ 121
Deep water, driving through
_______ 193
Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 250
Determining correct load, tires
_____ 252
Direction indicator stalk switch _____ 101
Direction indicators
______________ 101
Dome light, Convertible
__________ 228
Dome light, SportSedan __________ 228
Donor battery, boost starting
______ 197
Door handles
___________________ 48
Door mirrors
___________________ 122
Drive belt
______________________ 215
Driver’s seat with memory
_________ 21
Driving in cold climates
___________ 185
Driving in deep water
____________ 193
Driving in hot climates ____________ 187
Driving techniques
______________ 183
Driving with a compact wheel fitted
_258
Driving with a heavy load on hilly
roads
________________________ 164
Driving with a load
______________ 192
Driving with a roof load ___________ 192
Driving with the trunk lid open
______ 193
EEDR (Event Data Recorders)
______ 282
ESP®
________________________ 175
Easy entry, Convertible
____________ 73
Economical motoring
____________ 183
Electrical system, technical data
____ 287Electrically adjustable seats
________ 20
Electric engine heater
____________ 184
Electric heating, front seats
________ 114
Electric windows
________________ 119
Electric windows, Convertible
_______ 77
Electronic Stability Program
_______ 175
Electronic steering wheel lock ______ 151
Emergency opening of the narrow
backrest, SportSedan
___________ 140
Emergency operation of the moonroof
130
Engine bay, cleaning
_____________ 267
Engine heater
__________________ 184
Engine immobilizer
_______________ 55
Engine management system
______ 204
Engine number
_________________ 292
Engine oil, checking
_____________ 208
Engine oil, grade
________________ 286
Engine temperature gauge
_________ 88
Engine, description
______________ 203
Engine, technical data ____________ 286
Engines
_______________________ 287
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
______ 282
Extra electrical socket
____________ 134
FFacilitating entry to rear seat,
Convertible
____________________ 73
Factors affecting fuel consumption
__ 183
Filler cap
______________________ 157
Filling a portable fuel container
_____ 158
Filling up
______________________ 156Flat spots, tires
_________________ 242
Floor jack
______________________ 259
Folding down the rear seat backrest,
SportCombi
___________________ 141
Folding down the rear seat,
SportSedan ___________________ 136
Front fog lights __________________ 100
Front towing eye ________________ 194
Fuel cap
_______________________ 157
Fuel container
__________________ 158
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 89
Fuel grade _____________________ 287
Fuel information
_________________ 158
Functions, car alarm
______________ 58
Fuse panel in luggage compartment
_236
Fuse table
_____________________ 235
Fuses
_________________________ 233
GGDO, garage door opener
_________ 123
Gearbox number
________________ 292
General safety instructions,
Convertible
____________________ 62
Glove box
_____________________ 134
Glovebox lighting
________________ 229
HHandbrake
_____________________ 177
Hazard warning lights
____________ 102
Head restraint, Convertible
_________ 74
Head restraints
__________________ 23
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299 Index
Headlight flasher
_________________ 99
Headlight levelling ________________ 98
Headlights
______________________ 98
Hood
_________________________ 202
Horn _________________________ 118
Horn button
____________________ 118
IIf a tire goes flat
________________ 247
Ignition switch
__________________ 150
Immobilizer
_____________________ 55
Important considerations for driving
_153
Important information, petrol-engined
cars with catalytic converters
_____ 154
Indicator lights
___________________ 82
Inflation, tires __________________ 240
Information about fuel
____________ 158
Instrument illumination, adjusting
___ 100
Interior lighting, Convertible
________ 79
Interior lighting, SportSedan and
SportCombi
___________________ 131
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 123
Intermittent malfunctioning, central
locking
_______________________ 50
JJump starting
__________________ 197
KKey
___________________________ 48
Kick-down
_____________________ 164
LLabeling, tire sidewall
____________ 248
Labels and plates, location
________ 292
Lashing eyes, SportCombi ________ 144
Lashing eyes, SportSedan ________ 139
Laying the car up
_______________ 179
LATCH (child safety) ______________ 25
Leather upholstery, cleaning
_______ 266
Lighting in luggage compartment,
Convertible
____________________ 79
Limp-home
____________________ 154
Limp-home, automatic transmission
_165
Load carriers, roof
_______________ 192
Load indices, tires _______________ 249
Loading your vehicle _____________ 250
Load-through hatch, SportCombi
___ 143
Load-through hatch, SportSedan ___ 138
Locking a car with flat battery
_______ 51
Locks
__________________________ 48
Long-term parking
_______________ 179
Luggage compartment
___________ 136
Luggage compartment lighting,
Convertible
____________________ 79
Luggage compartment lighting,
SportSedan _______________ 132
, 140Luggage compartment lighting,
changing
_____________________ 230
MMain instrument panel
_____________ 82
Main/dipped beam
________________ 99
Maintenance schedule
___________ 278
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
_________ 83
Manual gear selection
____________ 168
Manual gearbox
_________________ 161
Manual tripping of car alarm
________ 58
Materials used in the car, reclamation
272
MAXI fuses
____________________ 234
Memory, driver’s seat
_____________ 21
Messages on SID, Convertible
______ 71
Milometer
_______________________ 90
Moonroof ______________________ 128
Mug holder ____________________ 133
NNew tires, buying
________________ 243
Number plate lighting, changing
____ 229
OORVR
________________________ 205
Opening handles
_________________ 48
Opening the soft top, Convertible
____ 64
Outside mirrors
_________________ 122
Owner assistance _______________ 280
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