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Safety Backrest rake angle WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash, in particular a rear-end collision. To find the most comfortable position, turn the knob to provide stepless adjustment of the backrest. 17 Adjusting the backrest Lumbar support Adjust the firmness of the lumbar support by turning the knob.

Section	Page
Introduction	2
Instrument panel	3
Exterior	4
Interior	5
Engine bay	6
Warning labels	7
Example of symbols that can be found in your car	9
Safety	10
Safety belts	11
Safety belt reminder	11
Correct position for safety belt	12
Front safety belts	13
Belt height adjustment	13
Safety belt use during pregnancy	14
Safety belt pretensioners	14
Safety belts, rear seat	15
Seats	16
Manually adjusted front seats	16
Electric heating, front seats (option)	16
Height adjustment, driver’s seat	16
Legroom adjustment	16
Backrest rake angle	17
Lumbar support	17
Electrically adjustable front seats (option)	18
Height adjustment and seat angle	18
Legroom adjustment	18
Backrest rake angle	19
Lumbar support, driver’s seat	19
Memory function (option)	19
Head restraints	20
Child safety	21
Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car	21
LATCH	22
Child tether anchorages for forward facing child seats	24
Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt	25
Airbag	26
Airbag system components	26
Front passenger seat	30
Head protection	31
Side airbags	31
Inflatable curtains	32
Airbag warning lamp	34
Crash sensing	34
Servicing the airbag system	34
Scrapping or working on airbag and belt pretensioners	35
Frequently asked questions on function of the airbag	35
Security	37
Security	37
Doors	38
Central locking	38
Remote control	38
Locking/unlocking the car	40
Locking a car with dead battery	41
Trunk lid	41
Switches on front doors	42
Child safety locks	42
Trunk Release Handle	43
Reprogramming lock system functions	43
Checking the number of remote controls	43
Changing the key battery	44
Immobilizer	45
Car alarm	46
Arming the car alarm	47
What trips the alarm?	47
Signals when the alarm is tripped	47
Movement sensor	48
Panic function	49
Overview of functions	50
Quick guide, LED and Saab Information Display (SID) messages	51
Manually opening the fuel filler door	52
Instruments and controls	53
Instruments and controls	53
Main instrument panel	54
Warning and indicator lights	54
Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel	58
Instruments	59
Tachometer	59
Odometer and trip meter	59
Reset button	59
Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown)	60
Temperature gauge	60
Turbo gauge	61
Fuel gauge	61
Saab Information Display (SID)	64
Profiler	64
Trip computer function of the SID	65
Night Panel	68
Clock	69
Alarm	70
System Settings	70
Switches	72
High/low beam	72
Headlight flasher	72
Courtesy Headlamp Feature	73
Instrument lighting	73
Headlight levelling	73
Rear fog light	74
Front fog lights	74
Turn signal & lane change indicators	75
Hazard warning lights	75
Back-Up	76
Wipers and washers	76
Windshield wipers	76
Washers	76
Headlight washers (certain variants only)	77
Rain sensor (option)	77
Manual climate-control system	79
Temperature control	79
Air distribution	80
Recommended settings in severe cold	80
Settings for various weather conditions	81
Air vents	82
Condensation water	82
Automatic climate- control system (ACC)	84
Temperature control	85
Air vents	85
Condensation water	86
Functions	87
Formation of ice and mist in extreme weather conditions	91
Calibration	92
Programming	92
Profiler	93
Interior equipment	97
Interior equipment	97
Steering wheel adjustment	98
Horn signal	98
Electric windows	99
To open	99
Comfort opening (option)	99
To close	100
Comfort closing (option)	100
Pinch protection	100
Calibration	101
Deactivating the rear window switches	101
Sunroof	102
To open	102
To close	103
Comfort opening (option)	103
Comfort closing (option)	103
Pinch protection	104
Emergency operation of the sunroof	104
Interior lighting	105
Sun visor	106
Trunk lighting	106
Cup holder	107
Ashtray	108
Storage compartments	109
Rearview mirrors	110
Door mirrors	110
Interior rearview mirror	111
Interior rearview mirror with autodimming	111
Interior rearview mirror with garage opener, autodimming function and compass (certain variants o...	112
Compass	115
Trunk	116
Folding down the rear seat	116
Trunk Release Handle	116
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest	116
Load-through hatch	117
Trunk Release Handle	118
Lashing eyes	118
Trunk lighting	119
Emergency opening of the narrow backrest	119
Tools and spare wheel	119
Starting and driving	121
Starting and driving	121
Ignition switch	122
Steering wheel lock	123
Starting the engine	123
Starting the engine	124
Useful tips on starting the engine	125
Important considerations for driving	125
Limp-home	126
Important considarations with catalytic converters	126
Refueling	128
Refueling	129
Recommended fuel:	130
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	131
Engine Break-in Period	132
Wearing in new brake pads	132
Manual transmission	133
Clutch interlock	133
Automatic transmission	134
Park Brake Shift Lock	135
Adaptive gear change patterns	135
Thermal transmission protection	135
Lock-up	136
Kick-down	136
Driving in hilly country with a heavy load	136
Towing	136
Descending hills	136
Limp-home	137
Selector lever positions	138
Cruise control	140
To increase the preset speed	140
To reduce the preset speed	141
Temporary increase in speed	141
To disengage the system temporarily	141
To disengage the system	141
Braking	141
ABS brakes	142
Traction Control System (TCS)	144
Anti-spin system	144
How the system works	144
TCS OFF	144
TCS indicator	145
Turning the TCS off	145
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	146
Anti-skid system	146
How the ESP system works	146
ESP OFF	147
ESP indicator light	147
Turning ESP system off	147
Parking brake	148
Parking	148
Parking on a hill	149
Long-term parking	150
Saab Parking Assistance	151
Economical driving	153
Factors affecting fuel consumption	153
Breaking-in	153
Weather conditions	153
Driving techniques	153
Road conditions	154
Engine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, accessory in U.S.)	154
Driving in cold weather	155
Driving with tire chains	156
Driving in hot climates	156
Towing a trailer	157
Trailer hitch attachment	157
Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission	158
Recommendations for cars with manual transmission	159
Trailer hitch load	159
Checks before driving	160
Driving considerations	160
Reversing	160
Driving with a roof rack load	161
Driving with a load	162
Tires	162
Driving with the trunk lid open	163
Driving in deep water	163
Driving at night	163
Towing the car	164
Front towing eye	164
Rear towing eye	165
Towing the car	165
Vehicle recovery	166
Transporting the car	166
Driving with the compact spare wheel	167
Jump starting	168
For long trips	170
Car care	171
Car care	171
Hood	172
Engine	173
Emission control systems	173
Saab Trionic engine management system	174
ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)	174
Engine bay	175
Engine oil	176
Checking the oil level	176
Changing engine oil	177
Air filter	178
Transmission fluid	178
Manual transmission	178
Automatic transmission	178
Coolant	179
Checking	180
Power steering	181
Battery	182
Battery disconnect switch	184
Drive belt	185
Wipers and washers	186
Wiper blades	186
Washers	186
Washer jets	187
Changing bulbs	188
Autochecking of lights	188
Headlight aiming	188
Bi-Xenon headlight, main and dipped beam (certain variants only)	189
Low beam, halogen	190
High beam, halogen	191
Parking lights	192
Front turn signal bulbs	192
Side-mounted turn signal bulbs	193
Front fog lights	193
Side marker lights	194
Stop lights, tail lights and turn signal bulbs	194
Reversing lights and rear fog light	195
Dome light, front	195
Dome light, rear	196
License plate lighting	196
Glove compartment lighting	196
Trunk lighting	197
Courtesy/floor lighting	197
Other bulbs	197
Bulb table	198
Fuses	199
MAXI fuses	200
Fuse panel in end of fascia	201
Trunk fuse panel, left-hand side	202
Fuse panel in engine bay	203
Fuse panel in front of battery	205
Wheels	206
Alternative wheels and tires	206
Tire pressure	207
Automatic tire pressure monitoring	207
Shifting the wheels	209
Tire markings	209
Winter tires	210
Tire quality grading (cars sold in U.S.)	210
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US)	210
Traction	210
Temperature	211
Wear indicators	211
Tire date code	212
Compact spare wheel	212
Compact spare	212
Changing a wheel	214
Driving with tire chains	216
Flat spotting	217
Safety belts	217
Upholstery and trim	217
Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery	218
Textile carpeting	218
Engine bay	218
Washing	218
Waxing and polishing	219
Touching up the paint	219
Two-coat enamel	220
Anti-corrosion treatment	220
What causes rust?	221
Preventive maintenance	221
Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials	222
Air conditioning (A/C)	224
Troubleshooting	224
Inadequate cooling	224
Maintenance	225
Headlight aiming	226
Maintenance and owner assistance	229
Maintenance and owner assistance	229
Maintenance schedule	230
SERVICE INTERVALS	230
Engine oil and filter changes	231
Service record retention	231
Service costs	232
Owner assistance	232
Warranties and service problem assistance	232
Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)	232
Service information	232
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	233
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government	233
Technical data	235
Technical data	235
General particulars	236
Engine	238
Engine oil	238
Fuel	240
Engines	240
Electrical system	240
Drive belt	240
Manual transmission	241
Automatic transmission	241
Suspension	242
Steering	242
Brake system	242
Wheels and tires	243
Recommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires	245
Plates and labels	246
Several of the systems in your Saab can be customized to better suit your individual needs. Conta...	248
Warning and indications that can be shown on the SID	249
Index	251
Index	251