_ Instrument panel : Tndeater and wamingtohis.. .. ii Speedometer 21: 3 t eee ai i Soe 18 Pressure gauge (Tu 8 Mainldipped beam a Fuel gauge. > ! or Tip computer SD... 18) Paring ts : Temperature gauge | Black Panels 2 Daytime driving lights: Clock. SS | changing bulbs. Washer wiper: Rear window wi indicator Sear) | [Nainléipped beam, switch. 24 Washer fluid. Directon indicator Change wiper blades” fopeaaright 25 | cree contol. 228 = 8 Eanes = Hazard warning lights. 28 Foor eg ipnt 22222. B Tanval cmate conrat system ee schematic liatecorial ‘syst (A ree ral Care and mairtanance "134 [Figg ears adjustment Seat ating cont Dimmer switch Ashivays Cigarette lighter’ . 44 Exterior SEES pacar Sen cyl ak eee eee Body... 128 ‘Sunroof... 3 Convertible 86 Washing 128 Waxingandpolshing. 130 Touching up paint work 130 Corrosion prevention: 131 + [Service Programme . 131 Tail ights 118) Stop Hgts 26S 116 Light switch =26 Changing buibs ..'. 115 Towing... 108) Towrepe atiactmert™ eyes Criving wit a vailer ° 101 Boot Folding down the rear seat Bootld. ss. 2 Compact spare wheel « Toolkit. =. : Lighting "19... 148 Bon Engi ret me es jine bay, washing : <<. 128 Central lock. = 7 Anti-theft Front ights <=. Headlight switch’... Mai ‘beam switcn Direction indicators Headlight bearmength adjustment Headlight wipers Changing bulbs . Ful fr Tap Fost ods.” Fuel gauge . Fuel economy Tyres. Comp Ineets Winter aiving « omc spare wee.Interior Steering T 2. + 140] [Rear-vew mirror a Steering whee!’ Door mirrors. 50 ‘adustment....... . . 49||Make-up mirror: | 50 ‘Steering wheel lock 33 Airbag... ss 58 Beal adjustment Seat! Seat heating Rear seal Folding down the rear seat. Chie coats Upholstery, cleaning. Interior lighting lighting Interior lighting, changin RSs Trek corse? Child safety ioc catch Glove compartment... . 65) Gear changing 7 oF Manual gearbox. 187) ‘Automatic transmission: | 88. Saab Sersonic {automatic clutch)... . 91 ‘Sunroof Burning in Paring. Convertbio: Ignition switch Staring he engi Centra console. Power windows Driving in aicad cimates. .” SeSesase26 Engine bay, Turbo 138) WW Engine, descripton - Engine oil, and injection engines Tovol-check/topping.up. 108] | Brake pads « 411 (4cyl) chang ene of tes] [Ase i Waring labels. « “ss Of ge viscosity . . Engine number Goarbowtransmissic Power distrbution panel NS = Changing fuses Coe : z Zt Fuse table : A ee Colour coding « SS: number. ed Relays. [Ignition system... « 198 fivebet... 022+. 113 Atemator is Spark plugs - - 138 (Coolant, Exhaust-emission contrel . 85 levalchecktopping-up . . . 110) Simple faut diagnosis Gooani, changing... -:: 110 (AC-ACC) . Radator. . 1136 Temperature gauge” 6 Driving in hot climate Power steering Clutch Turbechaner <1 Inportant Grn : information 88 Technical data, engine. 136 Wanval gearbox... . . 108 ‘Automatic transmission . - . 108 ar Washer uid 7) Gearbox-oil/ 112| Fopping up washer flu 113 ‘ransmissionuid . .. . . 109 108! Wee noczies tana Goarbox, technical data. - < 139 Washeriwiper switch 27Engine bay, 2.5 V6 agra, doses ription . . . 105} ane eam: . . . 139 neon rane fa eer engine ievelshecktoppingup. .... 108| | Brake et Changing engino of 2! 408) [ABS bakes 222272 tar Wath Se Ol grade, viscosity . | 187) 7 Tracton Control Sysiem ‘Chassis number... . 141 CECE no raecean nas Engine number <<>> 441 Gxbtodvanemisin” number... . " Power distribution panel. ‘Colour coding . . 141 Changing fuses . pn Fuse tabi Ignition system ..... 138 peterae Pees t sa Atemoe 2200022118 park plugs 138 (Coolant, Sipe tant dance hanging ose PSD TAICACC) Se. 194 Radars sss. Fempersiute’ gage TERRES Driving in hot Sat TMomaton, 9... . 85 Power siering Te ‘Technical data, engine . 136, Clutch ad 112. Wanual gearbox... 108) Goarorcol ensron = 198 Boney cigs 22227274 Ula] [Weemmor washer’ 22.1 ‘ransmisson-uid ... . 109 Boosie start using juinp ieads’ 104| | Wasne? nbesies US aie Gearbox, technical data. . . 139 ‘Switch, washer/wiper 278 Warning labels Rediato a: Drive bet: Coolant: Escaping coolart under pressure can ause soreus muy. ‘Ale Conaltonina (NC) system: AueSpest inde bigs presse enya pasa jay, 36 the AC syst tings btee decharg sso, lngrope sore rates ay cause '8'Be serviCeo Ov QUALIFIED “The AC system compos wth SAE J609. Charge: 725 9 R1.24a consi markets: 800g) Compressor oi 200 ce PAG Ol SK 20 or Sab O1 4315752 BENESKS corosve suri acid (40 roma Sey wager ee ston system 2.5 V6: + Te batery can CAUSE SEVERE BURNS from ‘greon yom ‘Giean fer eapbetore remev Be peter me catey * {Use only DOT 4 ud trom sealoe container.NOT designed tp inflate durng rolovers. oF in rear. side oF miner froreal co NEVER use a chissnat inthe rant seat of Ps vil, acing rearward {Srna his lvoe can be sortuty june by Sree ond For mere infomation see your Owners Mansa Wen you swich onthe ignition, the SRS ight comes on bey in the ‘Rarumert pans Wor ight sors nox come Sn camer on aug veri, cowaton. te arta Nay ot mek propery. Se you Sas Manual Before servicing o raping SRS components ane Owners Manca REGULAR MANTENANEE OF THE SRS 1S NOT RECUIED. Changing wheels: Use onion lel, ground ‘ett bean Darge ony rom, moving parts Leng lead Natron weght 15 kg Fast te load wo pe ert moving ana causing persond pty wen bra FASTEN LOAD See Owner Manca10 Hood, Saab 900 Convertibe Keep hands away trom moving pars of he ood because thse can cause persona! Do nat raise of ewer he ood wih passe fers tho tack soa, Ths coud reuk ner {hry fe hoaeames nt canact mth ‘Saab Sensonic Never uch the hot ine engine fing and 3 gear engged Han acter of ero can core vee i aren Passengerside airbag Never use acid seat a fone Jack label cenain markets ony) The lack i itered fo us only when changing ‘eel ng snow cai The er mute evel Sd tack must be laced on Never craw undo’ te car when itis ried wth theinstrument Main istrument 1 Rev couner 2 retort warnage 3 Spesdometer " © age (ony Turbo mad) 6 Fue gauge (ark capacty:68 tres) 8 Rseting the tp m 9 ‘omar and fp moter, olaetonie I Yor certain mel variants) Instruments and controls _11 Warnings and indicators Cortain warnings and indicators are lit when you turn on the ignition before starting (see age 14). When the engino has started, however, they will be extinguished atter a few seconds if everything is normal Warning, oil pressure (engine oil) This symbol lights to indicate that the of pressure in the engine is t00 low. I this Symbol flashes or lights during drving, stop immediately, switcn of the engine and chook tho a level. You must novor un the fengine while this warning symbol is lt. & Warning, charging This symbol is lit when the battery is not being charged by the alternator. I this sym. bol lights during driving, step immediately and switch off the engine. Check the alternator belt (see page 113) If the belt is broken or not properly ter: sioned, battery charging and engine coo! ing will both be unsatistactory.12. Instruments and controls 1} Brake warning light ‘This symbol lights when the level in the brake uid reservoir drops to ow. Ititlights Guring drving, stop mmediately and check the brake fuid level | ren This symbol lights when the handbrake is set ee This warning text lights if a faut has oc- ‘urred in the anti-lock braking system. The brake system continues to operate, how- ‘ever, but without the ABS function. Contact an authorised Saab dealer to have the sys- tem checked. Warning, airbag (SRS means Supplementary Restraint System), ‘This warning text flashes or glows sfeasly when a fault has occurred in the SRS sys tem. Hf a fault occurs it may mean that the SRS system will not be activated in the event of 2 collision, and you must immediately have the SRS system checked by an autiorised Saab dealer. This warning text lights for a fow seconds when you tum the ignition key to the DRIVE. position to indicate that the SRS system is Retve. itis extinguished after 3-4 seconds. Warning, catalytic converte ‘This warning (which is included only on cer- tain markets) fs Iti the catalytic corverter ‘overheats (above 825°C). itis extinguished When the temperature in the catalytic con- verter drops back beneath 815°C. BD cs. ‘Ths symbol lights when there is less than about 10 litres of fuel in the tank (main in- Strument 2) oF 8 hires (main instrument 1).—— This symbol lights and a ding-dong signal sounds smultaneously when a faut has occurred in any system that affects car ‘safety. This symbol lights when a warning 'S issued for any of the following systems: + ABS system + SRS system (aitbag) + Handbrake (at speeds above 3 mph/ 5S kmh) + footbrakes + Engine and electrical systems (high coc fant temperature, low oil pressure or low battery voltage) Indicator for Traction Control System (TCS) (cars with 2.5 V6 engines) This indicator text (which is located in the ev counter) ights when the Traction Con- trol System is activated and operating, see page 96. OFF indicator, Traction Control System (cars with 2.5 V6 engines) This indicator lights when the Traction Con: trol System has been turned off using the TCS OFF button. IMPORTANT: The Trac- tion Control System is turned on automati- cally each time the engine is started. See page 96. This indicator is also lighted when an error has occurred in the Traction Control Sys- tem, and here the indicator cannot be ex- inguished by pressing the TCS OFF but- ton. The system must then be checked by ‘an autherised Saab dealer ES Fault indicator, engine ‘This waming text's lignted when a fault oc- ‘curs in the fuel injection system or ignition system. Youcan stil drive the car, but with limited performance. Both of these systems ‘must be checked by an authorised Saab dealer. ox] Indicator, cruise control This symbol lights when cruise contro is enabled. Instruments and controls _13 Ea Indicator, Sport mode (On a ca with automatic transmission, tis indicator lighis when you press the SPORT. button on the selector lever knob. In the Sport mode, the transmission re- mai longer in gears (D, 3, 2, and 1) The Sport mode can be disengaged by pressing the SPORT button a secord time. See also page 90. ee Ona cer win avomtetansmiseon, is Paap wen you press he WN Pee Teaot te hd ete ever sa the b poster) Winn inne ner mde stars Word guar hus nang eas rhe ine Gas hen cag eonazons oo sieve THe Water mode can be disengaged by pros ihe WHTER baton doom Bin See ako page 2. FE wee: ve message This indicator ot hts when a message Pe tea eso gokart Anausibe Signals heard smatanesusy14 Instruments and controls Fault indicator, | transmission (On acar with automatic transmission, this warning text is lit # there is a fault in the transmission. Switch the ignition off and on again and then check to see whether the indicator is sti lighted. If the faut persists, you can drive the car but gear-changing ‘uality wil nave deteriorated. The trarsmis- Sion must be checked by an authorised Saab dealer. a Indicator, rear fog light This symbol lights when the rear fog lights it el Indicator, main beam This indicator lights while the main beam is on. Indicator, main beam and Ea parking lights This symbol lights when the main beam and parking lights are lit (even in the Black Panel mode) ‘This symbols fitted oniy in certain markets. | | Indicator, open door This symbol lights if any door is are not closed. The following indicators are only provided in ears having a type 1 Saab Information Display. This symbol lights if there is a fauity bulb in cone of the front maindipped beam head: fights, the stop Sights or the tail ights is blown. Replace the bulb. Washer fluid indicator FAs: This light will come on when the washer fluid in the reservoir needs repenishing. Mobile telephone and communi- cations radio, see page 43. Lighting check, main instrument ‘The following wamings and indeators must light when you switch on the ignition before starting. They should be extinguished when the engine start.Rev counter ‘The rev counter shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. Asafety cut-out function (interrupton of fuel supply) limits engine speed within the red zone. See below. Cutout speed 6600 rpm 6450. ———*| 6190 rp 6510 rom Instruments and controls 15 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 ths button has two functons: «+ Itignition is switched on, the trip meter is reset + ignition is switched off, the display used for the odemeter and’ trp meter is It bretly Speedometer Since the speedometer signals come from the ABS system wheel sensors, speedom ler readings are very precse16 Instruments and controls Temperature gauge This temperature gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. The needle should normally be at the centre of the scale zone. It the needle moves towards the red zone [sometimes occurs when outdoor air ter peralures are high or when the engine is Reauly loaded), you should use the highest possible gear and the lowest possible en. ine speed (pm). Moreover, you shoud void changing down. It the needle moves to the red zone even when you comply with the above, stop the car and allow the engine toile. If the nee: die stil remains in the red zone, stop the engine If the needle moves to the red zone repeat. edly, stop as soon as possble and check the coolant level Pressure gauge (Turbo) This pressure gauge shows the pressurein the ‘let manifold. At low load and during engine overrun (engine braking) a vacuum prevails in the inlot manifold, whereupon the needle moves into the white zene. At higher rpm and higher loads. the turbo: charger creates an overpressure in the in fet manifold, and the needle enters the o ange field. Normally the needle should not fenter the red field, since a satety system limits the charging pressure and protects the engino, Under certain atmospheric conditions, the eedie can enter the first part of the red Zone wihout any malfunction having oc: curred. It, however, the needle repeatedly enters tered zone and the engine simultaneously loses power (because the safety system is, liming the chargng pressure), you should contact an authorised Saab dealer right away. It car spoed exceeds 143 mph (230 kmh), acceleration is limited by lowerng tho charging pressure, whereupon the needle will move towards the centre of the orange fold. This reduces engine power and thus the speed of the car.Instruments and controls 17 Fuel gauge The fuel gauge shows the amourt of fuel remaining in the tank. Ifthe love is low. an indicator light in the main instrument also lights Fue! filer flap Fuelling Use the correct grade of fuel Tho fo! il flap i locate inthe ight oar wig Insert the tue! pump nozzle past the tlange in tho filer pipe and rests fst postion mark ring, pimples” ofthe frst urn tthe Spring) against the flange Bp rot tit the nozzle while fing ‘sin progress. Stop fueling the first time thatthe foazie tips to shut ofthe fow of fuel IMPORTANT: Do not illfuel all the way up the file pipe. The petrol must be allowed room for ex- pansion (needed during hot weather for example). The tank holds 68 Hres. Screw on the fuel filer cap until you hear a dstinet click The best way to avoid condensation in the tank (which can cause operational distur ances) is 10 always Keep the tank well filed. In cold weather, it may be advisable to ade carburettor spirit a few times to eliminate any condensate that may have formed.18 _Instruments and controls Saab Information Display (SID) ‘The car's equipped with the Saab Informa- tion Display (SID). This instrumert incorpo: rates a numberof functions. The individual functions that are supported depend on a) the etentof the car's equipment and b) the model variant in which SID i installed. SID 1 presents outdoor temperature and the time of day, The Saab Audio System (if the car has one) also ses this dsplay. ccan, in addition to te SID 1 tunc- tions, display eight CHECK mes- sages and two trip computer func- tions. ‘uppers, 9 addition to the SID 2 functions, SID 3 has five more trip ‘computer funetions (also known as SCC=Saab Car Comput). si 2 sida SID 3 Function selection By pressing the button marked you cean switch among the following functions: TEMP (outdoor temperature) SID 3 (SCC jaao Car Computer) D.TE. (calculated distance that can be Mite teenage oe tata Sah hes Sacre meus onAutomatic clutch ‘Saab 900 equipped with Saab Sensonic (automatic clutch) has no clutch pedal ‘A sensor in the gear lever detects the im- ‘minent change of gear when the gear lever is moved to the neutral position and a sen- ‘sor in the gearbox detects the position of the lever. ‘A control device coupled to the clutzh con- trols engaging and disengaging Starting 1 Check that the handbrake is on. 2 Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. Do not touch the accelerator. Z\ WARNING ‘Do not touch the gear lever before the ‘engine is running. If the clutch engages when the starter motor is running the car ccan drive off out of control. 3 Select gear. The car can be driven off infirst second or reverse gears. IMPORTANT If the car is to be started in reverse, the gear lever must first be ‘moved to the neutral position and then ‘back to the reverse position. 4 Release the handbrake and depress the accelerator. Note: Pulling away on a slope witha trailer should be done wit relatively high pm. Pulling away at high rpm Kick-down start: ‘Select first gear and quickly depress the accelerator at least half way (the engine ‘speed increases automatically depending ‘on accelerator position), ZX WARNING Remember that the high acceleration from stand-still during kick-down starting can be dangerous. ‘Such a start can only be made with clear vsibilty in all directions and when there ‘are no other vehicles or people in the vi- conity Starting and driving 91 Gear change when moving ‘The SENSONIC systom is designed to on: able you to change gear and engage the ‘lutch faster if the accolerator pedal is ro- leased more quekiy. 1 Release the accelerator pedal. 2 Change gear. When charging gear, the driver must hold the actual gear lever knob and not the le- ver, as there is a danger thatthe gear lever ‘senso will not give a reliable signal 3 Depress the accelerator. ‘The car can be slowed to a standstil in al gears without the engine staling. After completing a journey ‘When the car is staionary, the handbrake should be appied before’ the engine is turned oft The ignition key can only be withdrawn with tho car in reverse AX WARNING When the ignition is turned off, the clutch engages after approximately 25 sec- onds. Because the car can roll a short distance in thi time itis important to al- ways engage the handbrake,92_ Starting and driving Safety function It the car is stationary and the engine is ‘ticking over with a gear selected and the brakes not on, the SID displays the fault message DISENGAGE GEAR after 3 sec- onds, It the gear is net disengaged after 7 sec- ‘onds, the engine stops. Rolling Ita caris roling on a slope with the engine ticking over and a gear selected, the clutch automatically engages to make use of the engine's braking effect. Stalling is pre- vented by the clutch disengaging the right ‘moment and then re- engaging. This action is repeated unil the diver brakes or accelerates. on automatic clutch ‘The lamp, located in the main instrument, lights when the igniton is turned on before. starting and goes out after a few seconds if ‘everything is normal. if the lamp does not ‘ut oF lights up while driving there is a faut inthe Senconie system, ‘The car must rot be started with gear se- lected if the ACS lamp is lit. Ifthe lamp stays it itis normally possitie 10 diive, but you shoud immediately contact ‘an authorized Saab workshop to check the system. Fault messages on SID ‘The fcllowing CHECK messages are parto! the Sensonic system and can be displayed ‘on the SID together with an alarm signal. (cause ‘cars sigionary wih the ‘engine running and wit a gay seectee tout rakes, being on. = You aro ying to pull vay wih reverse engaged wit ‘us frst having moved the fever to N. + speed too high for selected ear. Dspay shows DISENGAGE EAR ‘SHIFT DOWN in wrong gear += speed tas low to change to high gear. = Yu are tying to pul away OVERREATED eturen Te lomporare i Stecercing noe gh ‘nt overtone The ca ‘Suid oi utero Sou a ‘of the dutch, “Push starting W nacostary tho engine can be started by pushing or towing the car: 1 Tum the ignition key to the ON position and depress the brake pedal. 2 Place the gear lever in the neutal po- sition and release the handbrake, 3 Start towing ox pushing the car. 4 Select 2nd or 3rd gear. To engage the clutch in ths position, one ean either: a, Wait until the clutch automatically en- gages. b. Or engage the clutch by grasping the gear lever and pushing it towards the appropriate gear position (lorward for ‘Sid and backwards for 2nd). Starting and driving _93 T Brake and citch fad reson 2 Fag reser fr power seeing 53 Senscnie module Brake fluid/clutch fluid, Sensonic Fluid for the Sensoric system hydraulic Clutch is topped up in the brake fluid voir. ‘The level should be between the MAX and MIN levels. When required, fil witn brake flu type bor 4, Brave fluid used must have been stored in a sealed container. Fuses No. Rating Function 40 _30A__Sensonic 175A Main instrument, SID, Tiionic, Seasonic94 Starting and driving Cruise control ‘Some models are equipped with a cruise ‘control system. The cruise control system is operated by ‘meansof aspring-return button that has the folowing position ‘+ OFF (system inactive) + TIP {temporafly inactive) + ON (system active) + RIESUME (resumption of selected speed) ‘The button marked SET is used to set the selected speed. ‘The CRUISE indicator in the main instru ment is lighted when the system is active (ON) and extinguished when the system is ether nactve (OFF) or temporary inactive (mp). To sot the desired speed ‘Move the button to ON. Then accelerate to tha desired speed (must be 40 km/h or higher) and press SET. To increase the selected speed This can be achieved in three ways: + Accelerate to desired speed and then press the SET button. + Hold the SET button depressed unti the desired speed is reached. + One or several auick depressions of the SET button in succession increases the speed in steps of 1.6 kmvh. ‘Temporarily increasing the speed For overtaking or the like, you simply press the accelerator to exceed the selected speed. ‘When you then release the accelerator, the car wil return to the previously set speed. Reducing the selected speed The cruise control system is always dsen- ‘gaged when you press either the brake or CCutch pedal. ‘A smoother reduction in speed is obtained bby moving tho button to the TIP position (CRUISE light remains extinguished as Jeng 2¢ the button is kept in this position). You can re-activate the system at the pre- vously selected speed by moving the but ton brefly tothe RESUME postion. To decrease speed: + Hold the RESUME button depressed un- til the desired speed is reached. + Press the RESUME button quickly one or sovoral mes in succession (the speod is reduced in steps of 1.6 kmh). Disengaging the system ‘The cruise control sysiem will be deacti vated (switched off) « If ether the brake or clutch pedal is de- pressed «+ When changing gear (own Sone) « Ifthe button is moved to TIP. «Ifthe button is moved to OFF. + Atpositons P, Ror N (cars with automatic transmission) «+ When the engine is switched offBraking In mountainous terrain or hilly areas, 10 avoid the risk of brake overheating on long descents you should always use the en- ine’s braking etfect by driving ina low gear in automatics, move the selector lever to position 1 or 2). Anti-lock brakes (ABS) In erderto achiovo as chor a stopping dis- tance as possible with better handling on dry, wotor slippory road surfaces, tha brake pedal should always be fuly depressed The ant-lock braking system (ABS) then ‘automatically regulates braking pressure to ‘each wheel brake. Braking pressure is duced just before the whee! 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 dis- tance on gravel and snow/ice, but as the ‘wheel neverlock, a certain steering capac- ity is retained. Starting and driving 95 ‘ABS braking - indication thatthe ‘system is operation When the ABS system is in operation, a ‘pumping is felt in the brake pedal and ticking Sound can be heard,96 Starting and driving ABS braking - steering away trom anger Keep the brake pedal fully depressed (it cannot be pressed too hard) and steer. "Never release the brake pedal untl the car is stationary or the danger has passed. It the road surface 's 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 ving to it TCS (cars with 2.5 V6 engines) How the system operates “The purpose of the Traction Control System is prevent the wheels from spinring. This enables the car to get the Best possible grip, thereby maximizing tractive effort. ‘The intake manifold contains two throttle buttarlias, one of which is mechanical and is activated by the accelerator. The other ‘loctronic and responds to signals from th four wheel sensors via the ABS system's ‘contreller. This extra TCS buttorfy is mounied downstream from the regular ‘wire-cperated butterfly. When the car is moving and the wheels are not spinning, tho TCS buttorly mimics the reguar buttor. fly due to the fact that itis controlled from the TCS contraler. The TCS systom's con- troller senses whether or not either of the ‘wo front wheels is rotating faster than the rear wheels. If so, the electronically con- trolled butterfly is closed sutficionty to ‘cause the frontwheals to rotate atthe same speed as the roar wheels. Tho advantages of the Traction Control ‘System will be most apparent when friction ‘conditions bonoath the iront wheels are so low that one or both of them rotate faster than the roar whodls. For example: + When starting and accelerating in slip- ery conditions (any wheelspin is coun- teracted). This. system also functions when the car ig in reverse gear. + When cornering ftheinner driving wheel rotates faster than the rear wneels, the electronically controlled throttle butte ‘will modulate the thrattle to avoid whee! spin). + When overtaking.Starting and driving 97 TCS indicator and warning in main instrument ‘The TCS indicator is Itwhen the system is engaged and the electronic buttery modulating the throttle. The TCS OFF warning is itwhena fauit has ‘occurred in the TCS system, andalsoi you tured the system off manually by pressing the TCS OFF button. Both the indicator and the warning are lit for about 3 seconds for checking purposes when the igntion is tured on before the ‘engine is started. TCS indicator in rev counter ‘An indicator text in the rev counter is lit when the TCS system is operating, i when the electronically controlled buterly. is modulating the thrttle because one or booth front wheels are rotating faster than the rear wheels. For wheelspn that requires more than a 7 Se reduction in engine torque, the indica- tor ights after a brief delay (360 ms). I gine torque must be reduced more than 30%, tha indicater lights wthout delay. The ingicator then remains lighted as tong as the system is engaged (but for at least 1 second). “The driver porooives activation of the TOS. system as a reduction in friction between the tyre and road sutace, thus inéicaing that extra caution must be observed. Disengaging the TCS system The system can be tumed off manually by prossing the TCS OFF button, whereupon FCS OFF willbe it on the main instrument. The speed must not be higher than 60 kh, The system can be re-engaged by prossing the TCS OFF button, regardless Of the car's speed. When the engine is started, the TCS sys- temis awvays engaged. Hf the cruise control system is activated when the TCS system starts to modulate the hrote, the cruise contol system willbe disengaged after 1 second. TCS OFF button Faults in the TCS system It a faut occurs in the TCS system (me- ‘chanical or electronic), the TCS OFF warn- ing is lighted in the main instument and glows steadiy. ‘The electronically controlled theotle butter fly will then open all the way. and ro mod- ulation will take place. In such case, the ‘TCS cystom willbe fuly disengaged, and it must be checked by an authorised Saab dealer98 Starting and driving Parking + Aways ark where the, vehicle will not ‘bstuct or create risks for other trafic. + Do not park in dry grass or other com- bustble'material since there is risk that the hot catalyse convertor may stat a re. + Set tne handbrake. + Putthe car in reverse gear (positon P for cars with automate transmission). + Nover leave infants or pot in a ea. Inhot ‘weather the temperature in the cabin can tse 1 70.80°C. + Lock the car. Parking on hills (On steep ills, you should turn the front whole co that the car will be stopped by the kerb if it were to star rolling. 1 Downhill slope with kerb - Turn the wheels toward the kerb and move the carforward until one wheeljust touches, the kerb. 2 Uphill slope with kerb - Turn the eols away from the koro and move the car backward unti one wheel just touches the kerb, 3 Uphill or downhill slope without kkerb « Tur the front wheels towards the road edge so that the car will not ‘move toward the middle of the road it star's to roll. Long-term parking I the car is not to be used for about 3-4 ‘months, Saab recommends the fellowing: + Empty the washer fluid reservoir and its noses. + Wash ard wax the car and cover all chrome-lated sutaces wih a chrome protection agent All rubber ‘seal used the Bante, Boe id and doors can be cleaned and smeared with gycerol (alye- Srne. + Ar washing th car poi ih bake gads aganstearsion by raking” them . + To prevent condersaton trom forming in the fuel tank, you should fill it full. pe + Top up the coolant # necessary and check fis antiveeze properties before the Snset of winter. + Keep the car in a covered, dry. place where there is good ventiation. DO not Set the handbr {i necessary, chock the wheels to prevent theca tom roling, Pee + Remove the negative cable from the bat: tory. Il the ‘omperature will be below Iretzing, the battery should be removed ‘and kopi whero tha temperature wil re main above freezng. + ute sno poss of esing te cr on supparts, yous jst ire pres: Sure 1 about 3 bar ee + Open the door windows si ‘cover the car witha tarpaulin, it'should not be made of plastic. tly and fowever,Economical motoring To keep fuel consumption down and 10 keep wear at a minimum. the car needs to ‘be driven smoothly and gently and serviced reguanl. + Avoid abrupt acceleration and do. not face the engine (tecommended Speeds for changing gears appear inthe section headed "Gear changing - manual gear~ box’) + Fuel consumption is increased by a) driving in urban areas, ) cold staring, ©) driving on studded tyres, 9) driving with a roo! rack ioad and €) driving with a traler or caravan attached Factors that affect fuel ‘consumption ‘Acar’ fuel consumption is greatly affected by general. ving conditions, weather, Toad surface, the condition of the car, the ‘peed atwhich itis driven the divers dri- ing style ete. Running in During the running-in period (first 5000 7000 km), fuel consumption may be som: ‘what higher than normal. Weather conditions Fuel consumption may be as much as 10 % lower in summer than in winter. Fuel consumption is higher in cold weathor ow- ing tothe longer time ittakes for the engine to reach normal temperature and fer tho transmission and wheel bearings to warm up. Fuel economy is also affected by the distance driven. Short trips (no longer than 5-8 km) do not give the engine sufficient time to reach its normal running tempera- ture. Strong winds can also affect fuel cen: sumption. ‘The following paragraphs ex- plain the graph. Coid-stating fuel consumption compared with hot-engine consumption at diferent temperatures ae fy of Sociare Starting and driving 99 Macar consumes 1.0 litre per 10 km when its engine is at normal temperature, the ac tual consumption 5 km after a cold start is. 1.2litres per 10 km (an increase of 20 %| at aan outdoor temperature of +20°C, 1.6 lites pper 10 km (increase of 60 %) at an outdoor Temperature of 0°C, and 2.0 ites per 10 km {increase of 100 %) at an outdoor temper- ature of -20°C. The graph shows that the distance driven after a cold start and the outdoor tempera~ ture greatly affect a car's fuel consumption distances driven are of normal shortness (5:8 km for people who mainly drive back ‘and forth to work for example), average fuel ‘eorsumption is 60:80 % above normal Driving style and technique High speed, neadless acceleration, tre quent braking and changng down cause high fuel consumption. whereas. smooth dking will reduce it. At given road speed, ‘engine speed (rpm) and thus fuel consump- tion is higher in the low gears than in the high gears. For this reason, always change up to a higher gear as soon asthe ratte conditions allow, and dive in high gear for as long as possible. Practical on-he-roadiialshave shown that substantial savings infuel consumpion can be realized i the above tips are folowed.100 Starting and driving Driving in winter weather In cold weather you chould check the fol- lowing «= That wiper blades have net frozen to the ‘lass before you start to drive. ‘+ That any snow has been removed from the heating systom air intake. += That you have, it necessary, applied 2 suitable lubricant (molybdenum disul: Phide, MoS,) to the door lock to prevent fis freezing. I the lock has frozen, be ‘careful not to break the key when trying {0 unlock it. Heat the key frst or apply a de-icing agent to it. ‘+ That you have added carburettor spirit ‘now and again when fueling during the ‘winter season fo prevent condensation {rom forming in the fual tank where it can freeze and disrupt the fuel supply. To keep down the risk of condensation, keep the fuel tank full «+ That you keep your brakes and tyres in iptop condition to ensure sale diving, since this is especially important on slip pery roads. + That you have carefuly checked the ar titreeze protection in the engine coolant, see page 110. ‘The car's tip computer will warn you it the road is slippery and thus hazardous. For further information about this tune- tion, see page 21 Your car has been fitted with tyres that an provide exceptionally good roadhoiding on both wet and dry roads, although this has been achieved at the expense ol a some- what reduced grip on snow and ice. For driving in these conditons, we therefore tecorimend tat special wre es be ft lh general, these provide the best grip on ity roads, especialy if fitted with studs. winter tyres are tobe used, the same type of tyre must be fitted to all four wheels. Your local Sap dealer will be pleased to advise you of suitable tyres. if the car gets inte a frontowheel skid, the best way to deal with itis to disengage the transmission by depressing the clutch pedal (so that the wheels become free- ‘wheeling and neither propel nor brake the Car). At all costs, avoid touching the brake pedal. To control a rear-wheel skid, steer Into the skid (.e. steer in the direction the rearof the caris moving). To control atrort- wheel skid, carefuly steer the front wheels, in the direction you wish to go. Driving with snow chains on Driving in hot weather ‘= Aways check the level of the coolant be- fore Staring 2 journey I must be some what above the KALT (cold) mark on the ‘expansion tank. ‘+ After you arive at your destination, allow the engine to idle for two or three min- utes. If the temperature gauge need! red zone: 1 Stop the car, but do not switch of the engine. Never remove the filler cap from the cooing system expansion tank, even if ntors thethe tank is empty. It the temperature continues to, rise when the engine is idling, switch off the engine. 2 Wait until the temperature gauge nee- dio indicates normal temperaturo {around the centre of the scale) before ‘switching off the engine. if the coolant needs to be topped up, caretuly un- ‘screw the expansian tank fillor cap and top up with equal parts of water and ‘Saab Antiroazo. 3 Have an authorised Saab dealer check the car's cooling system. Driving with a trailer (or caravan) attached Towing attachment ‘towing attachment is available as an op- tion. It is intended for towing loads of up to 4600 kg. You should use the Saab Towing Attach men’ since ary oftermay damage the cars electrical system. Towing-attachment load How the trailer load weight is distributed makes a lot of diference in the handling Properties of the car and trailer combi: tion, On a single-axle trailer, whenever pos sible concentrate the load on the wheels and keep it as low as possible. The load should be dietributod so that the load on the towing attachment is between 50 and 75 kg. Note that this load is part ofthe ca’ foal toad capacity ane thatthe foad in the boot may need 1 be reduced by a simlar amount Starting and driving 101 Driving with a trailer (or caravan) attached When towing a trailer, always make allow- ance for the altered handling characters- tics of the car and the reduced braking ef- fect. The trailer brakes, springs and dampers greatyintuence these charactr- istics. Oncars with automate transmission, move the selector ieverto position 1 on steep up hill and downhill gracsents (On steep uphill gradents, engine cooing can be improved by setting the heater for ‘maximum heat and running the heater fan at he highest speed.102_Starting and driving Max. recommended trailer weight on ditfer- Trailer (or caravan) weight The specifi traler weights and uphill ra dients are based on starting in the middle ‘ofa hill and thus apply for short poriods of time. The car's cooling system is designed to function adequately for more than 10 minutes of towng a 1600 kg trailer while ascanding hills having a maximum gradient 0f6 % “These values can be exceeded somewhat for cars having a manual gearbox. Insuch case, however, you must give dose attention tothe temperature gauge. Find out what national egulatons ave in force in your country regarding driving Speeds, Waller weights and ral brake equipment. Also check into the rules {hat ‘govern the granting of driving Te ances valid for criving wile towing a trailer. Driving with a roof rack load ‘The maximum permissible rot rack load is 100 kg. Note thatthe roof rack load (any) must be included as part of the car's maximum per- missile carrying capaciy. A roo! rack de- signed especially for the car and also to withstand rough: duty can be purchased from your Saab dealer. The load must be firmly secured. Maximum permissible speed is 110 km/h when you are carrying long andlor heavy objects on the roof rack. ‘Mounting the roof rack ‘The root rack’s supporting feet are marked with atop view of the car and also an arrow showing where each foot is to be placed. 1 Thread the plastic protector that comes with the roof rack onto the adjustable supporting foot (on the side having the tightening knob). This will protect car's fnish while the roo! rack is being mounted. 2 Open all of the car doors. Fold aside the rubber strip and push the supporting foot pins nto the attachment holes. On Coupé-models, the cover on the rear attachments must be removed. 3 Position the root rack carefuly on the root with the fired supporting foot to-Starting and driving 103 ward you. Keep the supporting foot raised from the roa! to prevent damage 19 the finish, Fold aside the rubber stip and insert the supporting-foot pins in the retainer holes. When attaching the rear part of the roof rack on Coupé-mode's, the supparing foct must be pressed down over the pins in the attachment and pushed forward Caretully close the doors on this side of the Car so that the support feet will be held in place. Attachment holes for roof racks, ont on ‘Coupé-models and at front and rear on 5-door models “Attachments for roof racks, rear on Coupé- models 4 Go to the other side of the car and re- move the plastic protector om the ad- justable supporting foct, Feld aside the rubber sirip and push tne supporing- {oot pins into the retainer holes. When stale rrp he lank ‘on Coupé-models, the supportng foot musi be pressed down over ne pine the attachment and pushed forward. 5 Secure the root rack by manual tun- ing the tghtening knob clockwise. Towing the car “The car is equipped with front and rear tow= rope attachment eyes, It the car has a trailer towing attachment, it ‘can be used when another car is to be towed. Drive carefully and never exceed the highest permissible towing speed. ‘Try to crive so that the towing line remains taut, thus avoiding jorks, This can be ac- complished by having the driver of the towed car brake gently whenever needed. Ge. x Z- fat104 Starting and driving The following rules must be complied with when towing a car that has an automatic transmission. 1 The car must only be towed in the for- ward direction (tront wheels leading). 2 The selector lever must be at the N position 3 Add an additional 2 lies of fluid to the transmission, over and above the nor- ‘mal amount. Use Dexron Il ATF. Rear towrope attachment eye 4 National regulations governing towing ‘speeds must be complied with. But even ifthe lagal speed limit for towing is higher, the car must not be towed at fa speed exceeding 50 kmvh. The car ust not be towed further than 40- 50 km, If the car needs to be towed fur- ‘ther than ths, its front wheels must be raised off the ground. 5 When the car is brought back into use the gaarbox oil should be checked ‘and, itnecessary, emptied to the ap- propriate level. 5 Cars with automatic ransmission can- not be started by bump starting. In an ‘emergency, the engine can be started as sel fori in the section headed "Boost starting using jump leads". Boost starting using jump leads To avcid arcing or flashover that can seri- ously damage the car's electrical compo- rents, jump leads must be connected cor- rectly (also apples to temporary connection ‘of an extra battary for other purposes). 4. Switch off the ignition and all power ‘consumers (lights, electically heated the ear wih tho flat 3 Start by connecting the positive term ral of the boostor battery to the posi- tive terminal of the flat battery. 4 Next connect the negative terminal of the booster battery to an earthed point such as the engine's lifing eyebolt in the car with the flat battery. 5 Start the engine in the donor car. 6 Thon start the engine in the car with the flat battery. Allow it to run for a while and then disconnect the booster battery by carrying out the aforesaid steps in reverse order.Bonnet ‘The bonnet release handle is located un- derneath the instrument panel at lett (right for nght hand arive).. To open the bonnet: 1 Pul the handle. 2 The bonnet will open to a semi-locked position where itis held by a safety caalch at its front edge. 8 Press the catch’s push-pad up and ltt the bonnet. To close the bonnet, simply drop it from a height of about 20 ‘cm without trying to ust it closed. Bonnet cateh's push-pad Car care and maintenance 105 Engine ‘The 20 and 23 litre models ‘ransverse-mounted, 4-cylinder int gine wih twin overhead camshafts and 16 vaves. The 4-cylinder engines are equipped with two counterbalance shalts that minimize engine vibration, ‘Tho counterbalance shafts are chain-drven and rotate at twice the crankshaft speed. They produce forces and torques that are ‘opposed to those generated by the pistons ‘and connecting rods, an offect eccurring twee each revolution of the engine, The re {ut ie that vibration from the moving parts ‘ofthe engine is countered, and undesirable ‘ongine noise reduced. ‘The 25 lite models have a transverse- mounted, 6-cylinder, V-angine with twin ‘overhead camshafts and 24 valves. ‘The gearbox and engine are combined in a single unit located at right, viewed from the front. All models have front-wheel drive.106 Car care and maintenance Engine bay, Turbo and injection engines 1 Engine-ol dipstick 2 Brake fluid resarvoir 3 Fower-steering fluid reservoir 4 Front power distribution panel 5 Coolant expansion tank 6 Maxi fuses 7 Washer fluid reservoir 8 Battery 9 Coil (not on cars having Saab D1) 10 Distributor (not on cars having Saab D1) 11 Drive belt 12 Air fitlerEngine bay, 2.5 V6 Car care and maintenance 107 1 Engine-il dipstick 2 Ol filer cap, eraine 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Power:steering fluid reservoir 5 Front power distribution panel 6 Coolant expansion tank 7 Maxi fuses 8 Washer fluid reservoir 9 Battery 10 Coils (3) 11 Drive bolt 12 Ai fier108 Car care and maintenance Engine oi Checking Regularly check the oil level in the engine. This should be cone with the car on level ground and with a wam engine 2-5 mins af- terthe engine has been tumedoft. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean ag be- fore checking. 4-cylinder engine The level must never be allowed to drop. below the MIN mark on the dipstick. More- ‘over, the oll should never be topped up higher than the MAX mark since this can roault in excessive oll consumption. The distance between the MIN and MAX marks fon the dipstick corresponds to approxi mately 1 litre. Top up as necessary with oil cf the recem- mended grade through the dpstick tube. Do not add oil it the level is higher than midway between the MIN and MAX marks fon the dipstick. Make sure that the oil filer cap is screwed down tightly (linger-tight) ater use. 2.5 V6 engine The level must never be allowed to drop below the MIN mark onthe dipstick. More- ‘over, the oil should never be topped up. higher than the MAX'mark since fis can result in excoseve oll consumption. The disiance between the MIN and MAX marks 0 flor cap and dipstick 4- inch togathr the two acting abs o- 2 Move aside the rolsinar tab that co- fog light 1 Open the cover on the inside of the boot. engages the edge of tre body pane. cated ov the sides ofthe bub holder cures the lamp holder inser. insort. 3 Carefully pull the entire inser out of 3 Carefully pull the entire insert out of the lamp housing. Replace the bub. the lamp housing. Repiace the blown bub.Car care and maintenance 117 Other lights For each of the other lights, remove the lens carefull using a screwarver or the tke and then remove the bulb trom is connector ‘Make-up light Reading lights, 900 Convertible Remove the entre lamp housing by insert- inga screwdriver in the connector and care- fully levering outthe lamp housing. Pull the ‘Boot light ‘Number plate ight (lens is retained by two screws) lamp holder from its cp and change the lamp. Rit the lamp holder inthe clip and refit the lamp housing Rear reading lights (Convertible)118 Car care and maintenance Bulb table Hoadlights H4 60/55 WP Front fog tots HS Ashtray ight, cigarette lighter light, seat belt warning light © PK 225 W 2x46 Rear fog light, reversing Iights (SD Parsw ‘Stop-lights taillights BA 15s BAY 154 BAU 15s Front and rear drection indicators > cw svas Number lato light, glove compartment gre make-up ai 9% comma c-up light S> cw svas ome boo ah Buu W2,1x9.5d Side direction indicators, high-level stop i, parking Highs, reading lamps (so) Tail lightsFuses The fuses are mounted in two power distr- bution panels. One is located beneath a cove" inthe end of the instrument panel, fand the cther i in the rear pat of the en gine bay. In-a Biown fus9, the metal wire ie burt jar. You must pull out a fuse to see her i is own, To make this easion, fool cesiqned ke a pairot piers is provided Agjacont the cover. Spare fuses aro also provided there. Push the tool down onto the fuse. Pinch it to grasp the fuse and pull straight out. Whe enanging a fuse, fis important 16 make sure the new fuse has the same ra ing (amperage) as the old one. See the ta ble. The fuses are colour coded according ‘0 amperage, and the amperage is also marked on each fuse. ‘Sound fuse and blown fuse tthe same fuse biows repeated, have the ars electrical system checked by a Saab jealer. Maxi fuses The maxi fuses are located in two distribu- increta relrtions fe tribution box next to the battery and four in Perot acid compartment. These fuses are checked in Seay whe near Tepupen settee pve posse trainee ciorrrst work. Since each of them protects a num- octets: etter ene ae ss Sas with the car. Car care and maintenance _119 a Maxi fuse blows, i indicates that a ma- jor aulthas occurred in the car's electrical ‘system. The car must thus be taken to an authorised Saab dealer. ICE controller ICE means Integrated Central Electronics The ICE controller is an electronic control tnt which, among other things, governs a ‘number of timing functions such as inter- rmittent windshiold wiping, extinguishing the interior lighting and the Follow Me Home function. ‘Sinco only timing functions are {overned by the ICE conteler ony stan. ‘dard rolays aro nooded. The ICE controlar also stores any faults that may occur, thus faciltating faut diag- nosis.120 Car care and maintenance Fuse holder located at the end of the instument panel 19 20 Fuses No. Amp Function 130A __ Electrically heated rear windscreen, 215A 3_30A selector lever switch ating Function Front windows, Coupé- and 5-door imply fuse position in Convertibiey Daylight civing Fights Electically adjustable front Fuel injection valves ‘ain instrument, SID, automatic transmission bag ‘ABS, AIC relay, air pump relay ‘Central lock, heated front seals ft rionie/Motronic, Sensonic,Car care and maintenance 121 No. Rating Function c Shift-lock (automatic transmission, certain mar- 21 10k AG, ACC, ICE (eanwal eeovenTe ede) keto) 22 15h Crise Contot 0 Rear wiper 23 20K ‘Anti-theft alarm, telephone E Ignition switch F “Temperature warring, etalyie canvoror (ceria & marke) seo7s Resta ears 3 Wiedsneah a a7 —ten Pata hr FS i Heated re deo 28 90k TCS, Tone, Maronie ' 75K Tight, reostat, rahi-Fand parting — 30_10k _Let-hand paring Tort v Fuel injection 31 20k Reveraing ight, windscreen wpars, hecdight ea acme Relay holder. RHO Pas. Function 33_15A_ Heated F 34104 SI Soe 3 SEER (atonal warenision carn mar 36 _10A Starter moter z Temperature warning, Galalyie Converar(eorain 37__ 10K Rear fog light markets) 38 75K Onygon sonaor (Lambda vonsor) D Stan ray 39 ‘Spare E Healee rear seat F Fuel pump Relay holder, LHD G ‘Heated rear windscreen Under instrument panel by the steering whee! Tgnition swich Pos. Function aK Heated rear s 8 Reversing light -\z Fuel jection Rear wiper Wondsereon wiper |122 Car care and maintenance Fuses and rel eit Bncian ee ee 3 4A Cooling tan low speed 3 Sas ist tee a oom 6 150, Left dipped beam ie ie aoa 3 aa 2 11 10A Headlight beam-length adjustment ¥2_10A Secondary air injection control valve Fuses and relays in engine bay (LH side) A Dipped beam é een lar ts Nos hod som (Cer) o Cooling tan, low speed E ‘Lamp check (filament monitor, front) E ae Gi ‘Horn & —tieae ee ee r Cooling fan, Figh speed J ‘AIC-ACC compressorWheels and tyres Tyres The tyres and wheels have been carefully matcted to the characterstes of tho car and make a major contribution to is out Standing roacholcng capabilies. you wish o tyres or wheels other than those fitted as stancard'o your car, cansut your Saab desler on the range af options avai able Switching wheels ue to front-wheel drive, the front tyres be- come worn faster than the rear ones. When replacing existing tyres with new ones, this should atleast be done in pairs, so that the tyres on each axle are the same condition When fitting one new pair of tyres, these should be fitted to the rear as the handling of the car (e.g. when braking/skidding) is better when the least worn tyres are at the rear. Do not switch sides when the existing rear wheels are moved forwards. Tyre markings By way of example, a size designetion of 48565 R15 87H means: 185 - Tyre section width in mm 65. - Aspect ratio, 2, section height is 65% of section width Ro - Radial ply 18 ~ Whee! diameter of 15° at bead seats 87 - Tyre load code H_ Tyre approved up to max speed of Agen eee ther speed rating codes S__~ Tyre approved for max 180 knvh T_ ~ Tyre approved fer max 190 km/h V__ = Tyre approved for max 240 km/h W_ - Tyre approved for max 270 kmh z + Tyre approved for speeds above 280 kmh Tyre pressures ‘The tyre pressures should be checked reg- Uarly. Infate the tyres tothe recommended pressures for the laad fo be carried and the ‘ormal cuising speed of the car. See rec- ‘ommended tyre pressures, page 140. The recommended pressures aro for cold tyres. Never reduce the pressure when the tyres’ are warm. if warm tyres ara’ being checked, you must only increase the pres- Car care and maintenance 123 Underilason _Oveintiaton Tyre wear ‘sure. Tyres that are incorrectly inflated will wear much more rapidly, and they also ‘greatly reduce the roadhoiding capabilites Of the car. A leaking tyre valve (can occur after pros sure has been checked for example) can easily be unscrewed and replaced. IMPORTANT: Always remember to adjust the tyre pressures if the usual load or cruis- ing spocd is o bo altored substantially (coe back cover cf this book).124 Car care and maintenance 1 APE Be Atte $ Ht ia Wear indicators Wear indicators. ‘The tyes incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth, treadless strips running across the width which become visible when only 1.6 mm of the tead remains, thus indicating that the tyres should be re- placed. Make sure that you are familiar with yout rational regulations on tread depth and find out which types of winter tyres are permitted. Changing a wheel ZX WARNING The car's jack is to be used only for ‘emergency wheel changing and for puting on naw chains, mut not Bo Used for regular maintenance work. Do notplace any pat of your body un- der the car when itis supported by the jack alone, Particular care must be taken on a slope. IMPORTANT: Chocks should ‘be used. Place the chocks at the font and rear Of the wheel dagonally opposite the ‘one to be removed. ‘* Hazard warming lights sbould be used when you change wheels at the road- side. The handbrake should bo sot. Cars with manual gearboxes should be in 4st gear or reverse. Cars with auto- ‘matic transmission should have the selector lever set at P. Neverjackup a car with people inside. ‘Do not start the engine when the cars jacked up. Nake certain the jack is posiioned on fim, level ground, but net on manhole ‘covers or the Ike. ‘The jack should be stowed corractly beneath the carpetng in the boot. It ‘must not be allowed to remain loose in the boot since it can cause personal injury in the event of a collision. ‘+ Remember thatit is aways dangerous for anyone to go underneath a carsup- ported by the jack, regardless of ‘whether oF not other supports are in use. ‘© The supplied jack should only be used ‘with your Saab 900. Compact spare wheel (beneath carpeting inChanging a wheel compact spare whool, warning tangle certan markets) and jack handle are ‘beneath the carpeting in the boot. When you take out the compact spare ‘who, lit the toolkit out first. Then loosen the compact spare wheel retainer nut and lit out the whool. When it is time fo raise the car, place the Jack in one of tho jacking points (front or fear) located beneath the sil, Hfa trolley jack is to bo used, it must bo ap- plied either beneath the reguar jacking points or diroctly beneath the forward part Of the engine's reinforced subframe. iting points fora trolley jack Car care and maintenance 125 ‘Correct position for jack 1 Selthe handbrake. Before placing the jack under the sil, wind it cut ta suit- ‘able height. ‘Check thatthe flange at the top of the jack engages the notch in the sill flange propery and thatthe entire foot (of the jack rests firmly on the ground, ‘Wind the jack untl it just stats fo raise the car, 2 Remove the hub cap by caretuly pis- ing it off using a screwdriver. Siacken the wheel studs by undoing them hatf a turn, 3 Wind tho jack until the whee! is clear of the ground. Undo the wheel studs ‘and remove the wheel. 4 Now fit 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. Tighten them “manually using the wheel ‘wrench included in the car too! kit, Removing a hub cap Ss126 Car care and maintenance Tightening sequence for whee! studs Tighten torques Light alloy whee's: 117 Nm. ‘Stool wheels: 100 Nn. Never overtghten the studs using a percussion nut tghtener as it may be mpossble to undo them using the car ‘whoo wrench, IMPORTANT: When refiting a wheel ‘cover (on cars that have them) atter having changed a wheel, make sure ‘that the air valve fits into the whee! cover's aperture. 6 Checkctighten the studs after a driving a few miles. Tighten torques: Light alloy wheels: 117 Nm. ‘Steel wheels: 100 Nm. Driving with snow chains on Flat spots [All tyres become hot when driving, espe- ‘cially on long journeys or during hard driv- ing. When the car is parked after this type ‘of driving and the tyres cool, they may get a so-called flat spot. This means that the surface of the tyre agains! the ground becomes somewhat flattened which can lead to steering whee! vibration similar fo tyre imbalance. The flat spot dsappears when the tyres warm up ‘gain after 20-25 km driving at out-of-town speeds.Seat belts A check should be mace periodically to en- Sue tha the seat els are working pop. frly. A sharp tug on the strap should cause the inertia rel to lock. Check the floor an- thorage point to ensure that they have not been weakened ty corrosion. fa belt worn or has any fraying edges it should be replaced. Seatbelts must not come into contact with Substances such as polishes, oil or chem: ‘cals. If the straps get drty, wash them with Soap ané warm water of have them re- placed. Upholstery and trim To remove tutforhairs rom the seats, door ammvests and ceiling, use a vacuum leaner, a moist int-tree cloth or a special fluffremoving roler. Remove any. dity ‘marks using a cloth moistened with luke warm soapy water. I you need to use a stain remover, always ‘work from the outside towaids the centroto avoid leavinga ring. If. spite of this, diy fing or a spot of dirt should remain, it can usually be removed later using warm soapy water or water alono. ‘Wet 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 stans. Plastic trm may be washed with warm water and a litte deter- gent. A semi-stif brush may also be used. Car care and maintenance 127 Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery Leather is treated primariy to enhance its ant appearance, but also 'o provide it with a protective surface. Especially in the lighter ‘colours, wear and dust are likely ‘cause discoloration on the leather surtace. Even though this does not alfect wear re- sistance (a shine caused by wear often corsidered desirable on leather), a dry Surlace can diminish the overall mpresson siven by the upholstery When the car is checked in the spring and fall (twice a yeas), the leather upholstery should be cleaned and recondtioned. Mosten a soft ict in a mild scap solution. Garetully apply this damp (not wet sloth to the leather with ight, circular movements Unt the leather is clean. Repeat this pro: cedure using orly clean water. Let the leather dry complotely. You ean now apely, a leather conditioner that can be purchased ftom authorised Saab dealers ‘Apply the leather concitioner with the same Circular movements as described above, Use a soft cloth. Let the leather conditioner dry, and polish the leather with a soft, dry cloth. Follow the instructions given above. Bo not use hot water, unknown abrasive polishes, sovents, sprays or soaps that ‘may scratch the leather. This treatment will keep the leather upholstery clean and at- tractive for many years.128 Car care and maintenance Textile carpeting ‘Tho textile carpating should be vacuum cleaned regularly. The carpet can also be ‘cleaned using a brush or carpet shampoo applied with a sponge. Vacuum cleaners that do not have protec- tive earthing must no! be used outdoors. Engine bay Glean inside the engine bay using an en- gine detergent and rinse wih hol water. ‘over the headlights and avoid spraying directly onto a) the radiator, b) the throttle cable and other engine controls, c) the dis ‘ributor, d) the alternator ore) other electi- cal corrponents. This is especialy impor- tant if you are using a high-pressure spraying device. If ahigh-pressure hose is used, the nozzle should be at 90° to the surface beng ‘washed. This is especially important where there are labels. Do not use petrol as a cleaning agent or solvent when carrying out repairs and main- tenance work. An environmentallysriendly degreasant is suitable. Washing the car Wash the body frequently. When the car is ‘new, wash the body by hand using only cold water and aclean, sof brush through which ‘water can flow. During the first 5-6 months, betove the paintwork has hardened prop: erly, avoid automatic car washes. Thereaf- tor 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 oishing. Put a bit of wet, loosely wadded ‘paper on the soled spot and leave it there for a few minutes. The spot can then be washed away easily. Use a cloth moistened in white spirit to re- move spots of asphalt or tar. Avod using strong cleaning agents since they may dry ‘out the paintwork. Do not use tar solvents, to clean the front or rear light clusters as these are liable to cause cracking of the lenses. The underside ofthe car also needs. washing regulary and this should be done with extra care at the end of the winter. Clean the underside of the car thoroughly by hand if the car is usually washed in an automatic car wash that has no special fa- cilities lor underbody cleaning Never wash or allow the car to dry in the un. Wpo it dry with a wash le ely after washing to avoid smears and Clean the window glass inside the car us- Ing a proprietary window cleaner. This is particuarly important when the car is new, {as upholstery and trim may have a sight tendency to sweat at first. Clean the out- sides of the windows with Saab Washer Fluid, This is especially important for cars. ‘washed in automatic car washes where the different types of wax treatments can leave remnants on the whndscreen that hinder ‘windscreen wiping.leaning hood, Convertible TANT. that some automatic car washes ‘damage the fabric hood. This is the with car washes that use mechan- ‘sensors agains! the advise against washing the Saab le in automatic car It possible park in the shade. Strong ane paretort sunsgh ean oli co Jour and fabric of the hood. leveruse strong, bleaching o abrasive Ghar sso can aoe ab Immediately wash off bird dt “ese cantave acoroowe efector tne fabric hood. Fabric roof: Use mild soap suds, warm water and a sponge when washing, Rinse the hood thoroughly with clean water to remove seap residue. Alco rince cleaner from the bodywork as this can cause ds- coloration of painted surfaces, I further cleaning is required atter the use ‘of soap and water, a mild shampoo may be used. First rinse the hood and then use shampoo on the whole hood, scrubbing with a small, soft hand-brush, ‘Add water as required until the clearer foams. Use acioth or sponge toremove dirt 0 that itis not worked into the fabric. Rinse the whole car theroughly with clean water and make sure that the cleaner is not al- lowed to dry onto painted surfaces. Car care and maintenance 129 Cleaning the rear windscreen ‘The rear windscreen can be cleaned using ‘a window cleaner or a mid soap soluton and a soft anti-static cloth, ‘As the rear windscreen is made of glass, an ce scraper may be used on the oulside.130 Car care and maintenance Waxing and polishing ‘A new car should nt be waxed until 3-4 ‘months have passed. The bodywork does notneed polshing beiore tne paint nas ox. idized and become dull. Abrasive polishes. cortaining a cutting agent should only be used in exceptional cases on a new car. Make sure betore waxing or polishing the car that the paintwork has been thoroughly leaned betore you sian. Touching up the paintwork Damaged paintwork should be treated as socn asitis discovered. The anti-corrosion warranty does net cover rusting that results from untreated paintwork faws, The sconer paintwork damage is treated the less willbe the risk of corrosion starting. Paintwork damage suffered in a collision is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals. ‘You can, however, deal with chips in the ‘paintwork caused by stones thrown up from the road as well as minor scratches your- sell, The necessary tools and materials ‘such as brushes, touch-up paintand primer are available trom your Saab dealer. Attar any dit has been seraped away using a pointed krife, touch-up paint can usually be appied giréctly on moor flaws in the paintwork where the metal has not been ‘exposed and an undamaged layer of paint remains, itarustspotappears, resuting roma stone thrown up fom the road for example, all surface rust must frst be scraped off using a pointed knife. possible, the entre dam- ‘aged area should be iaken back tothe bare ‘metal. The metal should then be primed ‘wit two thin coats of primer applied with a brush. The topcoat enamel should then be appied in several thin coats until he surface of the damaged area i lush with the surrouncing pantwork Both the primer and touch-up paint must be stired thoreughy before use. Allow each ‘coat to dry before applying the next. ‘Two-coat enamel ‘As the name implies, two-coat enamel is, applied in two operations. Tho first coat, ‘which is the base coat, contains the pig: ‘ment, metal flakes and 'a bindor. Tho oc: ‘ond coat consists of a clear enamel which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base coat from moisture and ervirormental pollutants. Paintwork chipped by stones can be touched up as follows, ‘Thoroughly clean the area and then apply the primer, base coat and finally the ‘enamel. To acheve the best finish, apply the primer in two or three coats. 1S 4 tboa Paintwork structure 1 Body panel 2 Zine (on cortain pars) 7.5 ym 5 Phosphatzing coat 44 Catiodie ED 28 um 5 Intemodiaie coat 35 um 6 Morale taso 15 jm 4 Gear oname! 04m 8 Opaque enamel 40 ymAnti-corrosion treatment ‘Tho whole car is rst protected at manufac ture in diferent steps, by means of 4) electrolytic immersion enameling, b) apolyester-based protective coating ‘against corresion and stones flung up by the wheels ©) atthin penetrating ant-rust oil applied in ‘cavities and body members 4) cortain other measures. In addition 10 conventional anti-corrosion ‘reaiment like painting, underbody treat- ment and cavity treatment, mostot the body panel surtaces are galvanized. These in- ‘lude the bonnet, the doors and the under- ogy. The anticorrosion treatment on the under- side of the car and inside the wheel arches is particularly exposed to constant wear ‘and possible damage, the degree of which will viously depend on drving conditions. Din and, more especally, salt thrown up from the road can then cause corrosion to start You should therefore make it a habit 10 hose the underside of the car frequently andio inspect the ant-corrosion treaiment ‘The fact that the car is covered by an ant- ‘corrosion warranty does not free the owner {rom the need to carry out normal maints- Nance of the anti-corrosion treatment and touch it up as necessary. Drainage hole in door ‘Alter the underbody has been hosed clean ‘and allowed to dry, apply viscous anti cor- rosion cil to any worn or damaged areas Using a spray applicator o: paintorush. tis naturally advisable to continue mainte- ance of the anti-corosion treatment to avoid corrosion later on, even after the ant- ‘corrosion warranty period has expired. Enameled seams in the body, especially ‘on doots and coversiids, are paricularly ‘vulnerable to the onset of external coro sion caused by dit and road salt and inter- nal corrosion caused by moisture (not least. thal occurring as a result of condensation). You must thus keep the seams clean and, at the fist sign of corrosion, treat the af- {ected area with a thin ant-corrosion oil by means of a spray applicator or brush. if necessary, consult your Saab dealer who willbe pleased to advise you. Car care and maintenance Service Programme Periodic service Every car needs regular servicing and ‘maintenance if i's to continue to provide trouble‘ree motoring. The Service Pro- ‘gramme that has been drawn up for your car sets forth measures that are deemed Necessary and must be carried out at given intervals. Your Service Book contains infor- ‘mation about the Service Programme. Folowing the Saab Original Service Pro- ‘gramme will ensure that your car is prop- erly serviced whie keep servicing costs at a minimum, The servicing intervals have been chosen to provide safety in trafic, op- cational reliability, economic operation and compliance with applicable exhaust- emis- sion control laws. The Warranty Conditions require service ried out by professionals at the correct ‘mileage (distance driven) intervals, Have your Service Book with you when you hhand over your car for service, and wh Fecting your car make sure that all of items specifed in the Service Programme have been carried out and thal the Service Book has been stamped in the correct place. ‘Saab Original Service also adds to the trade-in or second-hand value of the car. ‘The scope and contont of the Sorvico Pro- ‘gramme may be changed fromtimeto time, butyour authoricod Saab dealer wil always hhave up-to-date detals of any changes af- fecting your car. 131132 Car care and maintenance Recovering and/or recycling automotive materials A passenger car contains 65-75 % metals, 10-15 % plastic, 5 % rubber and smaller amounts of glass, wood, paper and textles. ‘Some parts can be reused, while others ‘can be broken down chemically and in- ‘cluded in new products or used as an en- ergy source. ‘The Saab 900 has been designed so that ‘asmariy materials ard components as pos- sible canbe sorted and recovered when the aris finally scrapped. Fer 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 receverable, but the extent of recovery will depend on the rapping programme adopted in your country. jor sera cities on ach market wil recive dolled informa: tion from Saab about how to maximize re- covery, Before scrapping, remove from the car all oi and other liquids that can harm the vironment. It should be noted in this ‘ection that a Saab 900 with Air Conditon- ing (AIC-ACC) uses a _rolrigarant esignatod Ri3Ha which contains no chlo rine whatscever. HP Hy i ay a | \ 7 ye i iFor trips abroad “Saab European Service Useful advice and infor- mation on motoring abroad together with a Ist of Saab service facilities in Europe is available from your Saab dealer. Before setting off on a long journey. itis ac- visable to have your car checked over by an authorised Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to take along ‘on your journey such as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a multigroove drive belt and the like. You can check some points your self beforehand: ‘+ Make sure that the engines in good con- dition. ‘+ Check that no oil or petrol leaks out of the ‘engine or gearbexitransmission + Inspect the multigroove drive belt and re- place itif it shows any signs of hard wear. ‘+ Check the battery charge. + Check the tyres for tread pattem and air ressure, not forgeting the compact ‘Spare whee! ‘+ Make sure that tho maximum speed per- ited for the tyres is not exceeded in ‘countrias with no speed imit. For speed raings, see the secton headed "Wheels and tyres” ‘Check the brakes. Check ail bulbs. Check the too! kit in the car. ‘Make sure there is a waming triangle in the carand that you are famifar with the law governing its usein the countries you wil Be visitng. When driving in countries with letthand trafic to a couniry with right-hand tate ‘or vice versa, cover over with black tape the pat of the headlights that emit an asymmetricdipped beam, Otherwise you wil dazzle oncoming trafic. Consul your Saab dealer if you intend to drive in countries where unleaded petrol or petrol with a sutfciently hgh octane ratng is not avaiable. Certain engine ad justments will be necessary. Car care and maintenance 133 Taping headlight lenses for tips in countries with leftand tattic134 _Car care and maintenance Fault diagnosis Air Conditioning (A/C-ACC) {fault occurs in the Air Conditioning sys em, you can carry out the following checks oursel. i the fault persists, however, you ould contact an authorized Saab dealer MPORTANT: When the Air Conditioning system is in op- ration, moisture from the ai will condens2 nthe ‘evaporator. When the car is then arked, this condensation will crip off the vaporator and form a small pool of water n the ground. nadequate cooling capacity . Check that the temperature and air dis- tribution controls are set properly. See the sectonheaced "Clmate-contrl sys lem . Chock that the condenser (fitted forward of the radiator is not clogged with dirt er insects. . Check that the compressor crive belt is ‘ot sipping. . Check that the fuses used for the fans ‘and compressor are not blown. Maintenance and servicing + The car should be taken to an authorised Seab dealer once a year for servicing of the Air Conditioning system. + The compressor drive bet should always be checked at every routine service + Condenser and radiator must be kept clear of insets and. oer dit. When ‘washing the car, use a hose to spray the ratio and cordenser mourted front ofthe radiator in order to flush away at it rather oregn mate, Spay throug the gil at the front of the car and trom inside of the engine bay. Do not use high- pressure equipment. Do not use a hose ‘when the engine is hot. ‘Never place a fine-mesh net or any other form of screening in tront of the radiator since this will drasticaly reduce its cooling capacity. You can, howover, use a radiator protector during extremely cold weather. + During the winter months, the A/C sys- tem (applies to the manually cimate sys- tem) should be run for 5-10 minutes once ortwice a month while driving at cruising ‘Speed after the car has warmed up. Ths is to prevent deterioration of the gaske's and seals in the compressor which are lubricated by means of a lubricant circu- lated with the refrigerant. IMPORTANT: Remember that the AIC sys- fem cannot be run when the outside tem- perature is below 0°C.Technical data Dimensions and weights ‘Overall engih, inc! bumpers Overall width Overallheight Maximum height when the sof top is operated (Cabriolet). Wreettase Number of seats, inc’. driver ‘Coupé and 5-door Convertible Washer fluid reservoir capacity _ Tuming circe "wall to wal kerb to kerb Boot length rear seat upright, ‘Coupé and 5-coor = rear seat folded, Coupé and 5-door tear seat upright, Convertible Boot volume as per SAE with parcel shelf, ‘Coupé and 5-door entire back seat foled, Coupé and S-door Convertible, hood up Convertible, hood down. 4037 mm 4711 mm 1436 mm ‘approx. 2200 mm £2600 mm 5 4 481 1.4m 105m 973 mm 1690 mm 734 mm 451 dm? 1410 ém? 354 dm? 285 om? Technical data_135 Max. ai load, rear Permits loa (n acon teva) = gross weight - et weight Fite tat the maximum permed xi ead Wnt and ear, rast nl be $f onal kab woght eladen went 70g ter) and loedcapacty Sr set satathe psiaton somes Chassis number plate in engine compartment Weignts Weight, ready for driving (includes full {av washer fd foots and spare wheel) ‘Coupé 1295-1435 kg S-dbor 1315-1455 kg Convertible, 1365-1465 kg Gross weight Coupé 1810-1860 kg 5-door. 1830-1880 kg Comvertbie 1770-1820 kg ‘Max. axle load [cc SS Rear 850 koMax. permitted load in bootat kerb weight plus 4 passengers eaci70 hie 2 ER 2 ZX WARNING + Permitted gross weight and axle load must never be ex- ceeded. Note that the insiallaton of certain optional extras (9. towbar, CD changer) reduces the load capecity corre- ‘spondingly. + When carrying a load, always make sure its securely fas- toned. This is especially important ithe cars used with the rear seat folded forward, Rool-rack load Max. permitted root-ack ioad__ 100 kg Max. permitted trailer weight traler with brakes, 1600 ko traler without braces 750 kg Max. tow ball load 75k Engine Type 25 V6 2.01, 231 and 20 Turbo. Fuel tark volume Recommended fuel grade ‘Gyinder bore 20 and 2.3, 25 V6 Stroke 20 23 25 V6 ‘Swept volume 20 23 25 V6 Idling speed 20 and 2.3 25V6 Six cylinder, 4 ‘overhead camshafts and 24 valves. Four cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts, 16 valves and 2 balance shafts, 68! unleaded 95 RON ‘minimum 91 RON 90 mm 81.6 mm 78mm 90mm, 796 mm 1.985 dm? 2.290 dm? 2.498 dm? 900 rpm 1800 rpmEngine version Injection engine, 2.0 FRating, EEC at 6100 rpm. 190 hp (96 KW) Max torque, EEC at 4300 rpm 177 Nm (18.0 kof) Compression ratio 10.1:1 ‘Seab Turbo Engine Oil or an oll that meets the requirements of ‘API Service SG and CCMC Gé or GS. ‘ ‘ lis ofthe above grades contain additives suitable for the engi en nee Rating, EEC at 5700 rpm, 180 hp (110 kW) Max torque, EEC at 4300 mm 210 Nm (21.4 kgtm) OWS), 10W40, SW/30 or SW/40. Oe We advise against the use of other additives. 10.5:1 If these grades are not available, oil of viscosity 15W/40 may b E Used but notin winter. Turbo engine, 2.0 1 5W grade oils are used, they must be of the synthetic or s Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm (man)___ 185 hp (136 KW) synthetic type. Rating, EEC at 5750 mpm (auto) 185 hp (136 KW) Max torque (man), Oil capacity inc fier (for oil change). prices Aye EEC at 2100 rpm 263 Nm (26.8 kfm) r= = "| es ‘Max torque (auto), 23 wes fod oleae) ‘Stes sites ord otc) somes EEG a 2000 rpm _ 230m 2.5 4m) 250 tSaes Coneeson rae Turbo 2.0 40 litres ese Rating, EEC at 5900 rpm. 170 hp (125 KW) Max torque, EEC at 4200 rpm____227 Nm (23.1 kgtm) Compression ratio 10.81Electrical system Voltage _ Battery capacity ‘Starter motor ‘Aternator rating 2.0 and 2.3 without AC 2.0 and 2.3 with AIC = 2.5 V6. Firing sequence 2.0 and 2.3. 25 V6. Spark plugs. 201 231 2.0 Turbo 25 V6. Electrode gap (Grecous meta) NGK BCP 6EV (precious metal) NGK BCPR 7ES Bosch FR8 LDC (rormal cving) Bosch FR LOC (heavy drving) 0.6 mm 1.0 mm 08 mm Drive belts Engine version 2.0 and 23 without A/C compressor _ 2.0 and 23 wih AIC compressor 2.5 V6 wihout AIC compressor. 2.5 V6 wih AC compressorGearbox oil (for topping up) 201 Turbo Nee Type Selector laver positions (Ol capacity (total) Oil capacity (for changing), Grade of oll Speed (kmh) at 1000 rpm S-speed al- in ath goar synohromesh with oy integra final dive 231 and diferential Minera ol to API SG, SFICC or SFICD, SAE 10/90 or 10/40 NE-markets: SHPD BP. Vanolus FE 10W/90 or 18W/40 18ies 38 39-40 42 40 Electronically ‘controled 4-speed, with torque converter Front ‘and differential flew Outside diameter of dises: PRND321 72 tres Front 325 tires ane ATF Dexron It ME-markets: ATF Doxron iE ‘Total friction area of brake pads: Coll epringe 163 mm 212 mm Gas-illed telescopic dampers ‘Hydraulic disc brakes wih vacuum servo, dagenally spit ‘circuits ‘Acts on rear wheels To DoT 4 284 mm 260 mm 204 em? 92 cm?‘Snow chains must not be used ‘on 6 1/2" wheels ‘each occupant fewer, he ar pressure can be load = 5 persons (Convertble: 4 persons) and) ‘Steering Front whee! aignment Perrtar ol tums, jockto-ock Toe-in, measured between wheels 1,540.5 mm 2.0 Turbo and 2.5 V6. 30 20 and 23 itectbn, ae Recommended tyre pressure, cold tyres fh as conn a Fusdiaeo ek] (| Tyraisleeleti I Wonctegaga (HNO) Rorpere alae? ‘bar/psi__bar/psi 18565 RISH |1-3personsi0-160 | 2,190 2.1790 Wheel sizes 6x15 Max foadi0-160 2eet 22/81 65x16 Max toadit60-210 | 2405 2.435 Compact spare whee! 40x15 19560 RISV |1-3 personsi0-160 | 2291 2.2/1 Spare wheal for ME. x15 Max lead -160 2405 2.435 i Max foad/160- 2008 2.638 900 2,01 185/65 R15 H 2050 RIGW |1-3 persons/0-190 | 2903 2,409 900 2,31, V6, Cabilet_———=«N9 GDR 15S V Max load/0-190 2506 2.596 oe rye. Sea ae a ey. Max load/90— 2789 2.789 , option tow T85RS RIS —_|+-3 personsi0-160 | 2.180 2.1/0 ‘Compact spare whee! Winter tyres | Max load/0-160 221 221 Size — i ay we, ei Max toad/i60-100_ | 2.485 2.4/95 gone Beet 1950 RIS —_|1-3 personsi0-160 | 2,292 2.202 ee Winter tyes | Max toadio-160 2495 2.4735 Maxloadi60-i90_| 2608 2.698 ES 20550 R16 | personsi0-160 | 23183. 2,903 Toros 6 J 15H sesesrist usc | Wneriras |utaxinado-160 | 208 2508 405800 Rist MS Max loadit60-210_, | 2799 2.7759 For wneel 6 1/2 Jx 16° H2 DSSOR GH MS | THSTORIS [Max 50 4200 4.200 ‘Snow chains. Gunnebo 7EX spare wheel, Teduced by 0.1 bar. ‘oooNameplates and labels ‘When you contact your Saab dealer, it may ‘sometimes be important to know your ca’s chassis number, engine number and ‘geaboxtransmission number. 1. Nameplate for modifications (for recalls and the like) 2 Chassis number inside windscreen 3 Body number 4 Gearboxtransmission number 5 Engine number 6 Label for colour codes (upholstery and body) and tyre pressure 7 Chassis number 8 Chassis number (stamped in car body) Technical data 141