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Recommended clutch fluidFMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake flu-id
Brake boosterIf the brake booster does not operate as
described in the following, have it checked
by your Saab dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake
pedal several times, applying the same
pedal force each time. The distance the
pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start
the engine. The pedal should move slight-
ly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop
the engine and keep the pedal depressed
for 30 seconds. The pedal height should
not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for ap-
proximately one minute then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times to
check the brake booster. The brake boost-
er operates properly if the pedal stroke de-
creases with each depression.
Brake pedalCheck the brake pedal free play and re-
serve distance according to the mainte-
nance schedule in the “Saab Warranty
and Service Record Booklet”.Checking the brake pedal free
play1) 0.04 – 0.12 in (1.0 – 3.0 mm)Stop the engine and firmly depress the
brake pedal several times. Lightly press
the brake pedal down with one finger to
check the free play with a force of less
than 2 lbs (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specifi-
cation, contact your Saab dealer. Be careful not to spill clutch fluid
when adding it. If clutch fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If clutch fluid gets on the ex-
haust pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
Avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4
brake fluids even if they are of the
same brand.
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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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Speedometer ...................................................................... 3-6
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) .. 4, 1-33
SRS airbag system monitors ............................................ 1-53
SRS airbag system servicing ............................................ 1-54
SRS airbag system warning light ...................................... 3-10
SRS side airbag ............................................................... 1-48
Starting the engine .............................................................. 7-6
State emission testing (U.S. only) ....................................... 7-5
Stopping the engine ............................................................ 7-8
Storage compartments ....................................................... 6-4
Sun shades ...................................................................... 2-22
Sun visors ........................................................................... 6-3
Moonroof ................................................................. 2-21, 9-14
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ............. 4, 1-33
Synthetic leather upholstery ............................................. 10-5
T
Tachometer ......................................................................... 3-7
Temperature gauge ............................................................ 3-8
Temporary spare tire ........................................................... 9-2
Tie-down hooks ................................................................ 9-11
Tilt steering wheel ............................................................. 3-26
Tire
Chains ........................................................................... 8-9
Inspection .................................................................. 11-30
Pressures and wear ................................................... 11-31
Replacement ............................................................. 11-33
Rotation ..................................................................... 11-33
Tires .................................................................................. 12-4
Types ......................................................................... 11-30
Tires and wheels ............................................................ 11-30
Top tether anchorages ...................................................... 1-31Towing ............................................................................... 9-10
All wheels on the ground .............................................. 9-12
Flat-bed truck ............................................................... 9-12
Trailer
Hitches ......................................................................... 8-16
Towing .......................................................................... 8-13
Towing tips ................................................................... 8-18
Turn signal
Indicator lights .............................................................. 3-14
Lever ............................................................................ 3-17
V
Valet mode ........................................................................ 2-15
Vanity mirror ........................................................................ 6-3
Vehicle
Capacity weight ............................................................ 8-11
Identification ............................................................... 12-10
Symbols ............................................................................ 3
Ventilation ........................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ................................................ 3-9
Warning lights
ABS .............................................................................. 3-12
All-Wheel Drive ............................................................ 3-14
Anti-lock Brake System ................................................ 3-12
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................................... 3-12
Brake system ............................................................... 3-13
Charge ......................................................................... 3-11
CHECK ENGINE .......................................................... 3-11
Door open .................................................................... 3-13
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