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233 Car care
Maintenance  The drive belt for the compressor should
be inspected under the regular service
program.
 Clean dirt and insects away from the con-
denser and radiator to prevent clogging.
When washing the car, use the hose to
spray the radiator and condenser (located
forward of the radiator) from both sides
(both from the front of the car and from
inside the engine bay). Do not use a pres-
sure washer.
Caution: Do not use the hose when the
engine is hot.
Other than in extremely cold weather, do not
cover the radiator, e.g. with screen netting,
as this will greatly diminish its cooling capac-
ity.
Note: The A/C system will only operate
when the outdoor temperature is above the
freezing point (0°C, 32°F). Switch on the
A/C system when the car stands in a warm
place.
Headlight aimingThe vehicle is equipped with vertical and
horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been
preset at the factory and should normally not
need further adjustments. This is true even
though your vertical and horizontal aim indi-
cators may not fall exactly on the "0" (zero)
marks on their scales.
If your headlight is damaged in an accident,
the headlight aim may be affected. If you
believe your headlights need to be
re-aimed, we recommend that you take it to
your Saab dealer for service. However, it is
possible for you to re-aim your headlights as
described in the following procedure.
To check the aim, the vehicle should be
properly prepared as follows: Place the vehicle on a level pad or surface
 The vehicle should be unladen and fuel
tank full, and one person or 160 lbs.
(75 kg) on the drivers seat
 The vehicle should not have any snow, ice
or mud attached to it
 Tires should be inflated to the prescribed
pressure
 Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen-
sion
WARNING
Before checking/adjusting the headlight
aiming, switch off the engine to avoid
danger of fingers and hands being injured
by moving parts.
The radiator fan can start up even when
the engine is switched off.
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240 Maintenance and owner assistance* These are the minimum required Emission Control System maintenance steps. Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed
according to this program.
(b.) Change automatic transmission fluid at more frequent intervals (30,000; 90,000 miles, etc.) if car is driven in dense city traffic where the outside tem-
perature regularly reaches 90°F or higher, if car is used in a mountainous/high altitude area or for trailer towing.
Service Intervals **
Miles = U.S. Cars
Kilometers = Canadian Cars
30 day
10,000
(16,000 km)
20,000
(32,000 km)
30,000
(48,000 km)
40,000
(64,000 km)
50,000
(80,000 km)
60,000
(96,000 km)
70,000
(112,000 km)
80,000
(128,000 km)
90,000
(144,000 km)
100,000
(160,000 km)
Service #
1234567891011
Engine and engine compartment (cont.)
E Evaporative emission system including filler cap, vapor
lines, EVAP canister and canister purge valve""
R Fuel system; leaks and damages""""""""""
E Fuel filter!
E Engine air cleaner element!
*
!*
!*
R Exhaust system and mountings; leaks and condition""""""""""
Electrical
R Battery; state of charge and electrolyte level; clean termi-
nals if necessary"""""""""""
R Headlamp and fog lamp alignment"""""
R Head, fog, brake, tail, turn signal, warning lights instru-
ment panel, backup and marker lamps"""""""""""
Transmission
R Automatic transmission change fluid (b.)!
R Automatic transmission; oil level and condition"""""" """"
R Manual transmission; oil level""
R Outer and inner driver joint boots""""""""""
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243 Technical data
Technical dataGeneral particulars .......... 244
Engine ............................... 247
Engine oil .......................... 247
Fuel.................................... 249
Engine variants ................ 249
Electrical system.............. 250
Drive belts......................... 250
Manual transmission ....... 250
Automatic transmission .. 250
Suspension....................... 251
Steering............................. 251
Brake system.................... 251
Rims and tires .................. 252
Plates and labels .............. 253
IB993
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245 Technical data
Weight ready for driving (i.e. with full fuel
tank, washer- fluid reservoir, standard
tools and spare wheel)
Coupé ___________________________ 2980-3170 lbs.
(1350-1440 kg)
Viggen, Coupé ____________________ 3130-3160 lbs.
(1420-1435 kg)
5-door ___________________________ 3020-3220 lbs.
(1370-1460 kg)
Viggen, 5-door ____________________ 3170-3210 lbs.
(1440-1455 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 3110-3300 lbs.
(1410-1495 kg)
Viggen, Convertible ________________ 3250-3260 lbs.
(1475-1480 kg)Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
Coupé ___________________________ 3930-4060 lbs.
(1785-1840 kg)
Viggen, Coupé ____________________ 4060 lbs. (1840 kg)
5-door __________________________ 3980-4100 lbs.
(1805-1860 kg)
Viggen, 5-door ____________________ 4100 lbs. (1860 kg)
Convertible ______________________ 3940-4020 lbs.
(1785-1825 kg)
Viggen, Convertible ________________ 3990 lbs. (1810 kg)
Maximum axle load
front ____________________________ 2300 lbs. (1045 kg)
rear ____________________________ 1930 lbs. (875 kg)
Weight distribution:
Curb weight, front/rear ______________ approx. 62/38 %
GVW, front/rear ___________________ approx. 58/42%
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249 Technical data
Fuel Engine variantsFuel-tank capacity __________________ 17 U.S. gal. (64 l)
For optimum performance, we recommend
the following:
2.0 Turbo 185 bhp__________________ 90 AON, unleaded
gasoline,
minimum 87 AON
2.0 Turbo 205 bhp and Viggen ________ 93 AON*), unleaded
gasoline,
minimum 87 AON
*) If the car is filled with 90 AON gasoline
and the outdoor temperature is above
77-86°F (25-30°C), a slight decrease in
engine performance may be noticeable.
2.0 Turbo 185 hp, manual transmissionRating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 185 hp (136 kW)
Max. torque (man.), EEC at 2100 rpm _ 194.0 ft.lb (263 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 8.8:1 2.0 Turbo 185 hp, automatic transmissionRating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 185 hp (136 kW)
Max. torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ 184.4 ft.lb. (250 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 8.8:1 2.0 Turbo 205 hp, manual transmissionRating, EEC, at 5500 rpm ___________ 205 hp (151 kW)
Max. torque EEC at 2200 rpm ________ 206.5 ft.lb (280 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 8.8:12.0 Turbo 205 hp, automatic transmissionRating, EEC, at 5750 rpm ___________ 205 hp (151 kW)
Max. torque EEC at 1900 rpm ________ 184.4 ft.lb (250 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 8.8:12.3 Turbo 230 hp, manual transmissionRating, EEC, at 5500 rpm ___________ 230 hp (169 kW)
Max. torque EEC at 2500 rpm ________ 258.1 ft.lb (350 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 9.3:1
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255 Technical data
Several of the systems in your Saab
car may be adjusted to better fit your
individual needsSome functions are governed by legal
requirements and cannot therefore be
reprogrammed.
Consult an authorized Saab dealer for fur-
ther information.
Car alarm/central locking system:
 The level of the siren when locking/
unlocking, HIGH or LOW.
 The number of blinks when locking/
unlocking, 1 to 7.
 Automatic locking of the trunk when the
car is driven, 1 to 8 mph (2-14 km/h), YES
or NO.
 Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while
the car is driven, YES or NO.
 Automatic locking of the trunk after
1 second-4 minutes if it has not been
opened, YES or NO.
 Automatic locking of the trunk when it is
closed, YES or NO.Saab Information Display (SID):
 Outdoor temperature display can be
adjusted.
Miscellaneous:
 Select the on-time for heated rear seat.
 Coolant temperature gauge adjustment
can be increased/decreased.
 Fuel level gauge adjustment can be
increased/decreased.
 Additional sweep of the wipers after wind-
shield washer function (ON or OFF).
 Courtesy Headlight Feature (follow-me
home) on-time can vary from 20 to
50 seconds.
 Night panel illumination deactivation
speed for the speedometer can be
adjusted.
Following adjustments can be done
by the driver:Automatic Climate Control (ACC):
To alter the preprogrammed “AUTO“ start
up mode with your own preferences you can
manually select the desired settings for:
 Temperature.
 Fan speed.
Air distribution.
See “Programming I” on page 90 and “Pro-
gramming II” on page 91.
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258 IndexEEconomical motoring
____________ 176
Electrical system, technical data
____ 250
Electrical window
_______________ 136
Electrically adjustable seats
_______ 133
Electrically heated front seats ______ 135
Electrically heated rear seat
_______ 135
Electrically heated rear window _____ 83
Electronic starting interlock
_________ 37
Emergency opening, fuel filler door
_ 150
Emergency operation of the soft top,
Convertible
____________________ 52
Emergency operation of the sunroof
_ 138
Emission control systems
_________ 194
Engine bay
____________________ 193
Engine bay, cleaning
_____________ 226
Engine break-in period _______ 161
, 176
Engine number
_________________ 253
Engine oil, changing
_____________ 196
Engine oil, checking _____________ 196
Engine oil, grade
________________ 247
Engine oil, volume _______________ 247
Engine variants
_________________ 249
Engine, description ______________ 194
Engine, technical data ____________ 247
FFault codes, Audio System
________ 115
Flat spot
______________________ 224Folding the soft top, Convertible
_____ 49
For long trips
___________________ 190
Front fog lights __________________ 77
Fuel filler door, emergency opening
_150
Fuel gauge
_____________________ 68
Fuel grade _____________________ 249
Fueling
_______________________ 157
Fuel-tank capacity
_______________ 249
Fuse table
_____________________ 214
Fuses
________________________ 212
GGearbox number
________________ 253
Gearbox oil, checking
____________ 197
Gearbox oil, grade
_______________ 250
General particulars ______________ 244
General safety instructions, Convertible
48
Glove compartment
______________ 141
HHandbrake
_____________________ 174
Hazard warning lights
_____________ 76
Head restraint
___________________ 18
Headlight flasher _________________ 75
Hood
_________________________ 192
Horn signal
____________________ 137
IIf the car does not start
___________ 153
Ignition switch
__________________ 152
Immobilizer
_____________________ 37
Important considerations concerning
cars with catalytic converters
_____ 156
Important considerations for driving
_ 154
Indicator lights
___________________ 60
Instrument lighting
________________ 78
Integrated booster seat
____________ 26
Interior equipment
_______________ 129
Interior lighting
__________________ 139
Interior lighting, Convertible
_________ 58
Interior rearview mirror
___________ 143
JJump starting
___________________ 187
KKey
___________________________ 36
Key, removing
__________________ 152
LLATCH (child safety)
______________ 21
Labels and plates
_______________ 253
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259 Index
Leather upholstery, care of
________ 225
Load eyes
_____________________ 148
Locks
__________________________ 36
Lowering rear seat
______________ 144
Luggage compartment ___________ 144
Luggage compartment, Convertible
__ 56
Luggage-compartment lighting
_____ 148
MMain beam
_____________________ 75
Main instrument panel
_____________ 60
Maintenance schedule ___________ 236
Manual climate-control system
______ 80
Manual raising of the soft top,
Convertible
____________________ 52
Manual transmission
_____________ 161
Manually opening the fuel filler door,
Convertible
____________________ 58
Manually opening the fuel filler door,
Coupé and 5-door
______________ 150
Maxi fuses
_____________________ 213
Memory, driver’s seat
____________ 134
Motoring abroad
________________ 190
NNight Panel
_____________________ 73
OORVR
________________________ 195
Odometer ______________________ 66
Oil specification
_________________ 247
OnStar
________________________ 117
Opening handle
__________________ 36
Owner assistance _______________ 237
PPaint touch-up
__________________ 227
Parcel shelf
____________________ 147
Park Brake Shift Lock
____________ 164
Parking brake
__________________ 174
Parking lights ____________________ 75
Plates and labels
________________ 253
Power steering fluid, check
________ 201
Power steering oil, grade
_________ 251
Pressure gauge
__________________ 67
Programmable driver’s seat
_______ 134
Programming, ACC
_______________ 90
RRadio
__________________________ 98
Raising the soft top, Convertible
_____ 51
Rear fog light
____________________ 77
Rear seat
______________________ 144
Rear seat, tipping
_______________ 144Rearview mirrors
________________ 143
Rear-window wiper _______________ 79
Recirculation
____________________ 82
Recycling
______________________ 230
Refuelling _____________________ 157
Relay table ____________________ 215
Release handle, hood
____________ 192
Remote control
__________________ 36
Remote control battery, changing
____ 39
Removing the key
_______________ 152
Reporting safety defects
__________ 238
Rev counter
_____________________ 66
Reversing lights
__________________ 77
Roof rack
______________________ 182
Rotating the tires
________________ 218
Running-in
_____________________ 161
SSAHR, head restraint
_____________ 18
SID (Side Instrument Display)
_______ 69
SRS (airbag)
____________________ 28
Saab Audio System
_______________ 93
Saab Trionic engine
management system ____________ 195
Safety belts
_____________________ 12
Safety belts, care of
______________ 224
Seat belts
______________________ 12
Seat-belt pretensioners
____________ 13
Seats
_________________________ 130
Service costs
___________________ 237
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