280 Technical dataSeveral of the systems in your Saab
can be customized to better suit
your individual needs. Contact your
Saab dealerCentral locking system
Some functions are governed by legal
requirements and cannot therefore be
reprogrammed.
Consult a Saab dealer for further informa-
tion.
Listed below are a number of examples of
programmable functions.
Audible confirmation of arming/disarming
the car alarm.
Automatic unlocking when car stopped
and remote control removed from the igni-
tion switch.
Trunk lid locked when car driven off or
30 s after being shut.
Length of audible and visual acknowl-
edgements.
Possibility to have the trunk lid unlocked
when doors unlocked, yes/no.Car alarm
Listed below are a number of examples of
programmable functions.
Cabin lighting switched on when the car
alarm is tripped.
Panic function can be enabled on cars
without car alarm.
Courtesy Headlamp Feature
The length of time the lights are on.
Whether the reversing light or tail lights
should come on as well as the dipped
beam.Automatic Climate System (ACC)
To prevent the smell of washer fluid from
entering the car, recirculation can be acti-
vated automatically while the windshield
is washed. The recirculation symbol will
however not light up. This function is
optional; contact a Saab dealer.
To increase the flow of air to the panel and
floor vents, the defroster vents can be
deselected (may desirable in hot
climates).
Convertible: A/C compressor not
switched off when the soft top is open.
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281 Technical data
Warning and indications that can be
shown on the SIDSymbol Text
Antilock brake malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Brake malfunction.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Brake fluid level low.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Release parking brake.
Oil pressure low.
Make a safe stop.
Turn off engine.
Engine malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Reduced engine power.
Contact Saab dealer.
Coolant level low.
Refill.
Hot engine.
Make a safe stop.
Run engine on idle.
Airbag malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Use your seatbelt.
Gearbox malfunction.
Limited performance.
Contact Saab dealer.
Gearbox too hot.
Make a safe stop.
Open hood to cool down.
Battery not charging.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
A/C off due to high engine
temperature.
Headlight levelling
malfunction.
Contact Saab dealer.
Tap brakes lightly before
using cruise control.
Traction control failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Stability control failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Washer fluid level low.
Refill.
Key not accepted.
Contact Saab dealer.
Remote control battery low.
2: standard key
0: valet key
Key No: 1
Lock system failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Steering lock malfunc.
Make a safe stop.
Contact Saab dealer.
Steering wheel locked.
Pull out key, turn steering
wheel. Try again.
Immobilizer failure.
Try starting again.
Contact Saab dealer.
Theft protection failure.
Contact Saab dealer.
Alarm has been triggered
since being armed.
Rear left seat backrest
unlocked.
Rear right seat backrest
unlocked.
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287 Index
Tire date code
__________________ 243
Tire inspection and rotation
_______ 232
Tire markings
__________________ 239
Tire pressure monitoring, automatic
_ 229
Tire sidewall labeling
____________ 238
Tire sizes
_____________________ 275
Tire terminology and definitions
____ 240
Tire, changing
__________________ 245
Tire, spare
_____________________ 243
Tires
_________________________ 231
Tools and spare wheel
___________ 243
Touching up paintwork ___________ 251
Towbar
_______________________ 178
Towbar load
___________________ 180
Towing
_______________________ 184
Towing a trailer
_________________ 178
Towing the car _________________ 185
Traction Control System (TCS)
_____ 163
Transmission oil, checking
________ 198
Transmission oil, grade
___________ 272
Transmission, automatic __________ 153
Transmission, manual
____________ 152
Transporting the car
_____________ 186
Treadwear indicators ____________ 233
Trip computer
___________________ 84
Trip meter
______________________ 79
Troubleshooting, A/C and ACC
____ 255
Trunk lid, driving when open
_______ 183
Trunk lid, opening
________________ 43
Turbo gauge
____________________ 80
UUniform tire quality grading
________ 235
Upholstery care
_________________ 249
Upholstery, cleaning
_____________ 249
Useful tips on night driving
________ 184
Useful tips on starting
____________ 143
VVanity mirror
___________________ 124
Vehicle Data Collection
___________ 266
Vehicle identification number
______ 278
Vehicle recovery
________________ 186
WWarning labels
___________________ 7
Warning lights
___________________ 74
Warning triangle _________________ 94
Warnings and messages on SID,
Convertible
____________________ 63
Washer fluid ___________________ 206
Washer jets ____________________ 207
Washers
_______________________ 95
Washing ______________________ 250
Washing a Convertible
___________ 251
Waxing and polishing
____________ 251
Wear indicators, tires ____________ 233
Wheel replacement
______________ 236Wheels and tires, sizes
___________ 275
When it is time for new tires
_______ 233
Windshield washers
______________ 95
Windshield wipers
________________ 95
Wing mirrors
___________________ 128
Winter driving __________________ 175
Winter tires
____________________ 242
Wiper blades ___________________ 206
Wipers
_________________________ 95
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