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Driving tips
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NOTEFor better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded cargo.Vehicle capacity weight
The load capacity of your vehicle is deter-
mined by weight, not by available cargo
space. The maximum load you can carry
in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle la-
bel attached to the driver’s side door pillar.
It includes the total weight of driver and all
passengers and their belongings, any op-
tional equipment such as a trailer hitch,
roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the
tongue load of a trailer.
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Rating and
Gross Axle Weight Rating)The certification plate attached to the driv-
er’s side door jamb shows GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the
combined total of weight of the vehicle, fu-
el, driver, all passengers, luggage, any
optional equipment and trailer tongue
load. Therefore, the GVW changes de-
pending on the situation. The GVWR
equals Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle – including standard equipment,
fluids, emergency tools and spare tire as-
sembly) plus the vehicle capacity weight. Do not carry spray cans, containers
with flammable or corrosive liquids
or any other dangerous items inside
the vehicle.
800272
D00120
800261
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Maintenance and service
Engine oilChecking the oil levelCheck the engine oil level at each fuel
stop.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
insert it again.
3. Be sure the dipstick is correctly insert-
ed until it stops with the graphic symbol
“ ” on its top appearing as shown in
the illustration.
1) Notch
2) Upper level
3) Lower level4. Pull out the dipstick again and check
the oil level on it. If it is below the lower
level, add oil to bring the level up to the up-
per level.
If you check the oil level just after stopping
the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan before checking
the level.
Just after driving or while the engine is
warm, the engine oil level reading may be
in a range between the upper level and
the notch mark. This is caused by thermal
expansion of the engine oil.
To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not
add any additional oil above the upper lev-
el when the engine is cold.Changing the oil and oil filterChange the oil and oil filter according to
the maintenance schedule in the “Saab
Warranty and Service Record Booklet”.
The engine oil and oil filter must be
changed more frequently than listed in the
maintenance schedule when driving on
dusty roads, when short trips are frequent-
ly made, or when driving in extremely cold
whether.
1. Warm up the engine by letting the en-
gine idle for approximately 10 minutes to
ease draining the engine oil.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
B00467
Use only engine oil with the rec-
ommended grade and viscosity.
Be careful not to spill engine oil
when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If en-
gine oil gets on the exhaust pipe,
be sure to wipe it off.
1
2
3
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Engine coolantChecking the coolant level1) “FULL” level mark
2) “LOW” level markCheck the coolant level at each fuel stop.
1. Check the coolant level on the outside
of the reservoir while the engine is cool.
2. If the level is close to or lower than the
“LOW” level mark, add coolant up to the
“FULL” level mark. If the reserve tank is
empty, remove the radiator cap and refill
as required.3. After refilling the reserve tank and the
radiator, reinstall the caps and check that
the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap
are in the proper position.
Changing the coolant
Always add genuine cooling system con-
ditioner whenever the coolant is replaced.
Change the engine coolant and add gen-
uine cooling system conditioner using the
following procedures according to the
maintenance schedule.
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Place a proper container under the
drain plug and loosen the drain plug.
3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the
coolant from the radiator. Then drain the
coolant from the reserve tank. Tighten the
drain plug securely.NOTE (Turbo model only)The cap (without tabs) on top of the ra-
diator does not need to be removed. To
add coolant, remove the cap (with tabs)
FULL
LOW
1
2
B00468
Be careful not to spill engine cool-
ant when adding it. If coolant
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire.
If engine coolant gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
off.
Do not splash the engine coolant
over painted parts. The alcohol
contained in the engine coolant
may damage the paint surface.
B00018
B00019
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Specifications
CapacitiesAT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmissionTiresFuel tank
15.9 US gal (60 liters)
Engine oil
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters)
Transmission oil (MT)
3.7 US qt (3.5 liters)
Transmission oil (AT)
9.8 US qt (9.3 liters)
AT differential gear oil
1.3 US qt (1.2 liter)
Rear differential gear oil
0.8 US qt (0.8 liter)
Power steering fluid
0.7 US qt (0.7 liter)
Engine coolant
Turbo engine model
MT
7.8 US qt (7.4 liters)
AT
7.7 US qt (7.3 liters)
Non-turbo engine model
MT
7.4 US qt (7.0 liters)
AT
7.3 US qt (6.9 liters)
Tire size
P205/55R16 89V
215/45R17 91W
Wheel size
16 6
1/2 JJ
17 7 JJ
Pressure
Front
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Rear
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2)
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Temporary spare tire
Size
T135/70 D16
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure
to which a tire may be inflated.Recommended inflation pres-
sure
The cold inflation pressure recom-
mended by a vehicle manufacturer.Intended outboard sidewall
1)The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering or
bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher
or deeper than the same molding
on the other sidewall of the tire, or
2)The outward facing sidewall of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particu-
lar side that must always face out-
ward when mounting on a vehicle.Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of floor mats, leather seats
and cross bars to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether installed
or not). Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including themaximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant and air conditioning.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory
weight, vehicle capacity weight and
production options weight.Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants (3 occupants). Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle,
2 in front, 1 in rear seat.Production options weight
The combined weight of those in-
stalled regular production options
weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in ex-
cess of those standards items which
they replace, not previously consid-
ered in curb weight or accessory
weight.Vehicle capacity weight
The total weight of cargo, luggage
and occupants that can be added to
the vehicle. Vehicle maximum load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its
share of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight and dividing by two.
Vehicle normal load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its
share of the curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight
and dividing by two.Tire care – maintenance and
safety practicesCheck on a daily basis that the tires
are free from serious damage, nails,
and stones. At the same time, check
the tires for abnormal wear. Inspect the tire tread regularly and
replace the tires before their tread
wear indicators become visible. When
a tire’s tread wear indicator becomes
visible, the tire is worn beyond the ac-
ceptable limit and must be replaced
immediately. With a tire in this condi-
tion, driving at even low speeds in wet
weather can cause the vehicle to hy-
droplane. Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control can lead to an acci-
dent.To maximize the life of each tire and
ensure that the tires wear uniformly, it
is best to rotate the tires every 7,500
miles (12,500 km). Rotating the tires
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Index
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........... 7-18
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................ 1-10
Engine
Compartment overview ................................................. 11-6
Coolant ....................................................................... 11-13
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ............................... 6, 8-2
Hood ............................................................................. 11-4
Oil ................................................................................. 11-8
Overheating ................................................................. 9-10
Starting .......................................................................... 7-6
Stopping ........................................................................ 7-8
Exterior care ..................................................................... 10-2
F
Flat tires ............................................................................. 9-4
Floor mat ............................................................................ 6-8
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .............................................. 11-20
Brake .......................................................................... 11-25
Clutch ......................................................................... 11-26
Power steering ............................................................ 11-24
Folding down the rear seat ................................................. 1-7
Front
Differential gear oil ...................................................... 11-22
Fog light button ............................................................ 3-19
Seatbelt pretensioners ................................................. 1-19
Seats ............................................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light .......................................................... 11-49
Fuel .................................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ............................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................................ 7-3
Gauge ............................................................................ 3-7
Requirements ................................................................ 7-2Fuses .............................................................................. 11-41
Fuses and circuits ............................................................. 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .................................. 8-11
Glove box ........................................................................... 6-4
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ............................. 8-11
H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................................... 3-6
Head restraint adjustment ........................................... 1-4, 1-6
Headlight beam leveler ..................................................... 3-18
Headlight flasher ............................................................... 3-16
Headlights .............................................................. 3-16, 11-46
Heater operation ................................................................. 4-5
High beam indicator light .................................................. 3-14
Horn .................................................................................. 3-26
Hose and connections .................................................... 11-12
I
Ignition switch ..................................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ................................................................. 2-8
Illumination brightness control .......................................... 3-18
Immobilizer ......................................................................... 2-3
Indicator light
High beam ................................................................... 3-14
Selector lever position ................................................. 3-14
Turn signal ................................................................... 3-14
Inside mirror ...................................................................... 3-24
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