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In-car safety &Quick Reference Guide

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Safety BeltsSafety belts are the single most effective safetydevices in your vehicle. DO NOT let anybody,including rear seat passengers, ride in thevehicle without buckling their safety belts, orchild safety seats.

To wear the safety belt properly (for adults only):

1 Close and lock the door.2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight.

3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the beltacross you.

4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until itclicks.

5 Check that the belt fits snugly. The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. The shoul-der belt should go over the shoulder andacross the chest. To make the lap part tight,

pull up on the shoulder belt.

Note:The following is an overview of yourvehicle safety features and is not intended toreplace the specific instructions found inyour vehicle Owner Manual. Please readyour Owner Manual for complete detailsabout your vehicle safety features.

In-car safety

Safety belts are the single most effective safetydevices in your car. DO NOT let anyone, includ-ing rear seat passengers, ride in the car withoutbeing buckled up (Convertible: 4 occupants).

Adjust the safety belt so that it is as high as

possible (Convertible: fixed position). The beltshould be well in on the shoulder.

Adjust the head restraint so that it providessupport for your head.

Front seat Rear seat

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Do not use mobile phone while driving.

Correct seat position-ing is vital for yoursafety. Sit in an uprightposition and not tooclose to the instrumentpanel.

NEVER fit a child seat in front of the passengerAIRBAG. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can

occur. Children under 13 years of age or shorterthan 140 cm (56 inches) should travel in the rearseat. Do not put objects between the airbagsand occupants.

LATCH (Lower Anchorages & Top tethers forCHildren) consists of two types of attachmentsfor child restraints in the rear seat, the loweranchorages and the top tether. The loweranchorages are two rigid bars located in theseat bight.

ALWAYS move the drivers seat as far rear-wards as practically possible for maximumsafety and control. The airbag needs space toinflate.

Children from 3-12 years (15-36 kg/33-80 lbs,shorter than 140 cm/56 inches) should beseated in separate child seats or on boostercushions. Ensure that the child is seated as farback as possible. Check that the belt is fastenedand that it fits snugly, low across the hips andwell in on the shoulder.

Position the rear viewmirrors prior to driving,for best field of view.

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Children from 0-3 years (0-18 kg/0-40 lbs) mustALWAYS ride in an appropriate child seat.Make sure that the child seat is securelymounted, according to the manufacturersinstructions. Saab recommends rearwardfacing child restraints.

National and/or regional laws regarding use ofchild restraints and their attachments mayapply. Always follow the child restraintmanufacturers instructions.

If you have to put a load on a seat, secure itproperly with the safety belt. NEVER use theparcel shelf for storage and NEVER placeunsecured luggage on the rear seat.

If trapped within the trunk, you may pull thetrunk release handle to open the trunk lid frominside.

(SportCombi shown)

ALWAYS secure heavy, bulky loads to thelashing eyes in the luggage compartment.Place the load as low and as far forward aspossible against the rear seat backrest.

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1 Light switches

2 High/Low beam/Direction indicators/Cruise Control

3 Wipers/Washers

4 Trip computer SID

5 Infotainment

6 Passenger side airbag

7 Climate control(ACC shown)

8 Electrically heatedseats 3

9 Hazard warninglights

10 Ignition lock.To remove the key, automatic

transmission must be inpark.If the remote control isturned from ON to OFFbefore the car is stationarythen turning to LOCK maynot be possible. In whichcase turn the remote con-trol to the ON position untilthe ABS lamp goes out,approx. 2 s. Following

which, turn it back to OFF.11 Sport Mode button

12 Steering wheeladjustment

13 Hood release handleThe purpose of this Quick Reference Guide isto give you a quick overview of some importantfeatures in the car.

More detailed information can be found in theOwners Manual and Infotainment Manual forusage instructions.

3Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in allcars (can depend on model variant, enginevariant, market specification, options oraccessories).

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ABS warning*

This warning light illuminates when afault arises in the antilock braking-system.

Oil pressure warning*

This light will come on if the engine oilpressure is too low.

Engine malfunction*

This light indicates a malfunction in thefuel or ignition system.

Airbag*

This light comes on if a potentiallyserious fault has occurred in the airbagsystem.

Remaining fuel

This light comes on when there is lessthan about 2.5 gallons (10 litre) of fuel inthe tank.

Lights indicator

This light indicates that the headlights orparking lights are on.

Cruise control

This light comes on when the system isengaged.

Automatic tire pressuremonitoring 3The tire pressure has decreased by5,8 psi (40 kPa) or more below the rec-ommended pressure or a fault hasoccured.

High beam

This light shows when the high beam ison.

Front fog light 3

This light indicates when the front foglights are on.

Rear fog light

This light indicates when the rear foglight is on.

Brake warning*

This light indicates when the brake fluidlevel is too low.

Safety belts

This light reminds the driver to buckleup.

HandbrakeThis light comes on when the parkingbrake is applied.

Selector lever indication, automatictransmission

The current gear position is displayed.

Electronic Stability Program, ESPThis symbol lights up when the systemis operative.

Electronic Stability Program, ESP,off*

This symbol lights up when the systemis disengaged or a fault is detected.

* Contact a dealer as soon as possible. Werecommend that you contact your Saab dealer.

Warning and indicatorlights

(US speedometer shown)

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Daytime running lights

Parking lights

Headlights

Front fog lights

Rear fog lights

(See your Owners Manual, section Instrumentsand controls).

Light switches Drivers door

1 Electrical windows2 Central locking3 Door mirrors

Windows functions, ConvertibleSoft top raised:Operate the windows with the correspondingbuttons.

Soft top lowered:The buttons for the front windows open bothfront and rear windows.
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How do I turn Cruise Control on?

To turn the system ON, slide the switch to theright - ON (Cruise indicator will illuminate in themain instrument panel).

How do I set the speed I want?

Accelerate to and maintain the desired speed

with the gas pedal. Then, move the thumbwheelup or down (3 or 4) to the SET/+ or SET/-position when you have reached the desiredspeed (must be above 15 mph/25 km/h).

How do I disengage Cruise Control?

There are several ways to disengage CruiseControl:

Depress the brake or clutch pedal

Move switch to the left - OFF position

Can I temporarily disengage CruiseControl?

Yes. Slide the switch towards OFF (when yourelease the switch it will move back to the right).To re-engage the system, slide the switch to theright - RESUME position.

Can I temporarily increase my speed withCruise Control set?

Yes. Accelerate, without shifting down, toexceed the set speed (such as when trying topass a vehicle). When you release the acceler-ator, the car returns to the set speed.

When I have Cruise Control set, can I

increase my pre-set speed without startingover?

Yes. You can do this in several different ways:

Accelerate to the desired speed and roll thethumbwheel up (3) to the SET/+ position.

Move the thumbwheel up to SET/+ position toincrease the speed in 1 mph increments.

Turn the thumbwheel up to the SET/+ positionuntil the desired speed is reached.

How do I reduce my pre-set speed whileCruise Control is on?

You can reduce your pre-set speed three ways:

Brake to the desired speed. Move the thum-bwheel up or down (3 or 4) to the SET/+ orSET/- position.

Move the thumbwheel down (4) to the SET/-position to reduce the speed in 1 mphincrements.

Turn the thumbwheel down to the SET/-position until the desired speed is reached.

(See your Owners Manual, section Startingand driving).

1 ON: engaged2 OFF: disengaged3 SET/+: sets the speed and increases the set

speed4 SET/-: sets the speed and decreases the set

speed5 RESUME: re-engages the system at the set

speed

Cruise Control
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Rain sensing wipers0 OFF1 Singlesweep (spring-loaded position)2 AUTO- rain sensor engaged3 Low speed4 High speed5 Windshield and headlight washing

(pull the lever to the steering wheel)

When the engine has been switched off, thecontrol stalk must be moved to position 0 andback to AUTO to re-engage the rain sensor.Sensitivity can be customized through yourSaab Information Display.

(See your Owners Manual, section Instrumentsand controls).

Non-Rain sensing wipers0 OFF1 Single sweep (spring-loaded position)2 Intermittent wiping, thumbwheel sets wiper

frequency3 Low speed4 High speed

5 Windshield and headlight washing(pull the lever to the steering wheel)

Wipers/Washers

Rear window wiper 31 OFF2 Intermittent wiping3 Washing and wiping

Note:If the windshield wipers are activatedthen the rear window wiper will changeover tointermittent wiping when reverse gear isengaged and the engine is running.(See Owners Manual, Instruments andcontrols).

Steering wheels controls

Left-hand side

SID operation

SET SID operation

CLR SID operation

Right-hand side

Radio mode:Change preset stationCD mode:Change track/file on CDor MP3 disc

Volume control
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Saab Infotainment

1 Information on MP3 disc or radio text2 Tone and speaker settings/manual tuning/

change track/file on CD or MP3 disc

3 Settings menu4 Scroll among preset pages5 Menu buttons6 No function on U.S/CA cars7 Select XMTM3program type when the radio is in

XMTM3mode8 (Cars without CD changer 3). Set time and date.

(Cars with CD changer3) . Load CD or MP3 disc.9 Eject CD or MP3 disc

10 Activate radioChange frequency band

11 Automatic tuningChange track/file on CD or MP3 disc

12 Automatic tuningChange track/file on CD or MP3 disc

13 (Press) On/Off(Turn) Volume

14 Manual tuningRapid play of track/file on CD or MP3 disc

15 Manual tuningRapid play of track/file on CD or MP3 disc

16 Activate CD media or portable player (AUX input)

Switching on the system

Press the ON/OFF button (13).

Audio settings3Manual tone and speaker settings

Press the tone control (2) o open the menu for

tone and speaker settings. Press the menu button (5) directly underneath

the desired tone/speaker setting.

Adjust the selected setting by turning the tonecontrol. The selected settings can also beadjusted by pressing the SEEK,FWD or REVbuttons.

Automatic tone setting

Press the tone control (2) to open the menu fortone settings.

Press the menu button (5) directly underneaththe menu option Auto EQ.

Press the menu button (5) directly underneaththe desired tone setting.

The tone settings menu automatically returnsto the previous menu within 5 seconds.

Audio settings BoseCenterpointSur-

roundSound System 3Manual tone and speaker settings Press the tone control (2) and then Manualto

open the menu for tone and speaker settings.

Press the menu button (5) directly underneaththe desired tone/speaker setting.

Adjust the selected setting by turning the tonecontrol (2). The selected settings can also beadjusted by pressing the SEEK, FWD or REVbuttons.

Automatic tone setting

Press the tone control (2) to open the menu fortone settings.

Press the menu button (5) directly underneaththe menu option Talk.

The tone settings menu automatically returns tothe previous menu within 5 seconds.

Centerpointsignal processing circuitry

With the Bose Centerpoint

Surround SoundSystem Centerpointsignal processing circuitrycreates a surround sound listening experiencefrom stereo CDs, MP3 CDs, satellite radio and
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auxiliary audio sources. FM/AM is notsupported by the surround function.

Other tone and speaker settings, with theexception of the Fader function, can beadjusted even when the surround function isactive. The surround function settings aresaved for each individual audio source (CD,MP3 and AUX).

Press the tone control (2) to open the menufor tone settings.

Press the menu button (5) directly under-neath the menu option Centerpointto acti-vate the surround function for the selectedaudio source.

Switching on the radio

Press the RADIO BANDbutton (10).

Select any favourites page with the FAVbutton (4). Select station with one of the menubuttons (5).

Switching on the CD player

Load a disc or press the CD AUXbutton (16).

Start the CD changer3

Press the CD AUXbutton (16) if one or morediscs are loaded or load with disc(s).

Start the MP3 player

Load a disc or press the CD AUX button (16)

Radio

Automatic tuning

Press one of the SEEK buttons (11 or 12).The radio searches the frequency band andstops at the closest strong station.

Manual tuning

Turn the tone control knob (2) or press theREVbutton (14) or the FWDbutton (15).Release the knob/button to stop at therequired frequency.

Manually storing a station

Press the FAVbutton (4) to select the requiredfavourites page where the station shall bestored.

Press and hold the menu button (5) whichcorresponds to the storage location. A chimesounds when the storing is complete.

Presets

Select station by first pressing the FAV button(4) and then one of the menu buttons (5) or

with the steering wheel button or .

Finding a XMTM-station3

Press the RADIO BANDbutton (10) until theXMTMfrequency is displayed.

Press the PTYbutton (7) to display the cate-gory labels. Continue pressing the PTYbutton until the desired category name isdisplayed.

Press either of the two pushbuttons (5) belowthe desired category label to immediately

tune to the first XMTMstation associated withthat category.

Turn the tone control (2) orpress the buttons (5) below the right or leftarrows displayed, orpress the SEEK button (11) or (12) to go to thenext or previous XMTMstation within theselected category.

To exit the category search mode, press theFAVbutton (4) to display your favorites again.
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CD player

Changing tracks

Turn the tone control (2) orpress the SEEKbuttons (11 or 12), or

press steering wheel buttons, or .

The track number is shown on the display.

Rapid play

Press and hold the REVor FWD button(14 or 15) for rapid play. Release the button toend rapid play and continue playing thecurrent track.

CD changer 3The CD changer can be loaded with CD andMP3 discs.

Loading a disc

Press the LOAD button (8). The followingappears on the display: Please wait....

Wait until the following appears on the display:

Insert CD. Load the disc in the slot.The following

appears on the display: Loading....

Loading several discs

Press and hold the LOAD button (8) for2 seconds. A chime sounds and the followingappears on the display: Please wait....

Follow the instructions on the display to loadthe discs.

To stop loading, press the LOAD button (8).

Removing a disc

Press the EJECT button (9). A chime soundsand the following appears on the display:Ejecting.

Remove the disc when the following appearson the display: Remove CD.

Removing several discs

Press and hold the EJECT button (9) for2 seconds. A chime sounds and the followingappears on the display: Remove CD.

Changing discs

Press the left or right-handmenu button (5)under the menu option CD.

Change MP3 file/folder

See the MP3 player section.
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MP3 player

Selecting/changing MP3 file

Turn the tone control (2) orpress the SEEKbuttons (11 or 12), or


The MP3 file number is shown in the display.

Selecting/changing MP3 folder

Press the folder symbols left-hand menubutton (5) to play the first file in the previousfolder.

Press the folder symbols right-hand menubutton (5) to play the first file in the next folder.

Rapid play

Press and hold the REVor FWDbutton

(14 or 15) for rapid play. Release the buttonto end rapid play and continue playing thecurrent MP3 file.

Saab Infotainment Plus

1 Settings menu2 Repeat the last voice guidance promt3 Plan a destination

4 Return to map for vehicles current position.Change map view (Full map or Split screen)5 (Press) On/Off

(Turn) Volume6 Eject CD or MP3 disc.

Long press to open screen to access the mapDVD slot

7 Tone and speaker settings/manual tuning/changetrack/file on CD or MP3 disc

8 Access the full Audio screen9 Adjust features for sound, radio, navigation, the

display and adjusting the time10 Automatic tuning

Change track/file on CD or MP3 disc11 Automatic tuning

Change track/file on CD or MP3 disc
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Audio settings3Manual tone settings

Press the tone control knob (7) to access theSound screen to adjust treble, midrange, bassand equalization.

TREBLE/MID/BASS:Select and hold + (plus) or - (minus) toincrease or decrease the value.

If a station is weak or noisy, decrease thetreble.

Speaker settings

L/R (Left/Right) (Balance): Select and hold Lor R.

Front/Rear(Fade): Select and hold FrontorRear.

Automatic Equalization Press the tone control knob (7) to open the

menu for tone settings.

Select the screen button for the desired tonesetting. The system will save the setting foreach preset and source.

Audio settings BoseCenterpointSur-roundSound System 3

Manual tone and speaker settings

Press the tone control (7) to access the Soundscreen to adjust treble, midrange, bass andequalization.

Set treble, midrange and bass using the +(plus) or - (minus) buttons. Also set the left/right/front/rear balance for the loudspeakersusing the associated buttons.

Centerpointsignal processing circuitry

With the Bose Centerpoint

Surround SoundSystem Centerpointsignal processing circuitrycreates a surround sound listening experiencefrom stereo CDs, MP3 CDs, satellite radio andauxiliary audio sources. FM/AM is notsupported by the surround function.

Press Centerpointto activate the surroundfunction. Other tone and speaker settings,with the exception of the Fader function. canbe adjusted even when the surround functionis active.

The surround function settings are saved foreach individual audio source (CD, MP3 andAUX

Switching on the system

Press the ON/OFF button (5).

NavigationNew route

Specify an address by searching for it in an

address index. Press the DEST button (3), select Address

Entry.

Select the state/province screen button, ifneeded, to change the current state/province.Enter the name or two-letter abbreviation.A list will display or select List:****and selectthe state/province.

Select City and enter the city name or selectLast 5 Citiesand select one of the last five

city names entered. Once a city has been selected, enter thestreet name in the corresponding text field bypressing the letters.

Select House #to enter the house number.The system will display the house numberrange available for the street.

Select Go.The map screen with the destina-tion marked will display.

Select the route preferences (Fastest, Short-estor Other). The system will calculate andhighlight the route.

Select Start Guidanceto start guidance.

Route Preference

Change route options when the system calcu-lates a route.

Press the MENU button (9) repeatedly untilNavis selected.

Select Route Preference.

Select Allow major roadsto switch betweenallowing or avoiding major roads when calcu-lating a planned route.
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Automatic Equalization

You can select to automatically adapt your tonesettings for the tuned station or disc beingplayed.

Press the tone control (7) to open the menufor tone and speaker settings.

Select Talk.

Switching on the radio

Press the AUDIO button (8).

Scroll to the desired preset page by pressingthe FAV button (1).

Press the desired preset screen button (1-5).

Switching on the CD player Load a disc, or press the AUDIO button (8)

and select the CD tab if a disc is alreadyloaded.

Start the MP3 player Load a disc (or several discs), or press the

AUDIO button (8) and select the CD tab if a

disc is already loaded.

Radio

Selecting a frequency band

Select AM,FMor XM3or presstheAUDIObutton (8) repeatedly until the desiredfrequency band is selected.

Automatic tuning Press one of the SEEK buttons (10 or 11). The

radio searches the frequency band and stopsat the closest strong station.

Manual tuning

Turn the tone control knob (7). Release theknob to stop at the required frequency.

Manually storing a station Press the FAVbutton (1) until you come to the

preset page (1-3) at which the station is to bestored.

Press and hold the preset screen button (1-5)at which the station is to be stored depressedfor more than 2 seconds. A chime soundswhen the storing is complete.

Presets

Scroll to the desired preset page by pressingthe FAV button (1).

Press the desired preset screen button (1-5).You can also press the steering wheel buttons,

or to select another preset station.
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CD player

Changing tracks

Turn the tone control (7) orpress the SEEK buttons (10 or 11), or


The track number is shown on the display.

Rapid play

Press and hold the rewind or forward screenbutton for rapid play. Release the button toend rapid play and continue playing thecurrent track.

MP3 player

Selecting/changing MP3 folder, artist oralbum

Select the left or right arrow to go to the previ-ous or next folder, artist or album.

Selecting/changing MP3 file

Turn the tone control (7) orpress the buttons (10 or 11), or


The MP3 file number is shown in the display.

Rapid play

Press and hold the rewind or forward buttonfor rapid play. Release the button to end rapid

play and continue playing the current MP3file.
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SID (Saab InformationDisplay)

Trip computer functions in SIDThe following functions can be selected:

Ambient temperature, Temp

Estimated range with remaining fuel, D.T.E

Average fuel consumption, Fuel Distance to estinations, Dist

Average speed, Speed

Speed warning, SPD W

Settings such as alarm time,language, rain sensor 3, Settings

Operation of e.g. number lists, Phone3

Select the functions with the steering wheel

buttons, or .

To setFunctions

Distance to destinations, Dist

Average speed, Speed

Speed warning, SPD W

These are set as follows:

1Select the function using the steering wheelbuttons, or .

2Hold the steering wheel button SETdepressed until a chime sounds.

3Press or to set the required value.

4Finish the setting by pressing the SETbutton.

Resetting

1Select the function to be reset using thesteering wheel buttons, or .

Fuel

Speed

Trip(When Distis used as trip meter)

2Hold the steering wheel button CLRdepressed for about 1 second.

The selected function is reset.

WarningsAcknowledge text messages by pressing steer-ing wheel button CLR.

SettingsYou can customise the settings of several of thecars systems, such as the alarm or language.This is called " Settings".

1Select Settingsusing the steering wheelbuttons, or .

2Press the steering wheel button SET.

3Select the required heading with or .

4Press the steering wheel button SETandmake the required adjustments with or

.

5End by pressing the SETbutton.

(See Owners Manual, Instruments andcontrols).

Settings

Rain Sensor

HIGHMEDIUM

LOW

Theft Alarm

FULL ALARM

DOOR ONLY

Park Assistance 3

ONOFF
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Alarm clock

ON

OFF

Language

ENGLISH UK

ENGLISH US

FRANCAIS

DEUTCH

ITALIANO

ESPANOL

SVENSKA

Speed Scale Illumin.

0-160 mph

0-90 mph

Speed Scale Selection.

BOTH SCALES

ONLY MPH SCALE

Unit

METRIC

US

IMPERIAL

Climate System

Next Service: xx %

INTERMEDIATE

MAIN

Time for service.

INTERMEDIATEMAIN

MAIN & INTERMED.

Reset Service Check?YES NO

To disengage the systemDisengage the SPD Wand Alarmfunctionswith the steering wheel button CLR. Re-engagethem with the steering wheel button SET.

TCS

ON

OFF

ESP

ON

OFF
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Automatic climatecontrol system (ACC)

1 Left-hand reading light2 Cabin lighting3 Right-hand reading light

(See your Owners Manual, section 9-3 Convertible).

1 Temperature setting: left-hand side2 AUTO (automatic regulation of the climate

system)3 Manual setting of air distribution

4 Manual setting of fan speed5 Defroster6 Manual setting of air distribution7 Temperatue setting: right hand side8 Recirculation9 Seat heating, front right seat3

10 Rear window heating11 Hazard warning lights12 A/C OFF (switches A/C compressor off when

pressed)13 Seat heating, front left seat3

Interior lighting

Interior lighting(Convertible)

1 OFF2 ON/OFF, controlled by the doors3 ON

(See your Owners Manual, section Interior equip-ment).

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Soft top operation (fullyautomatic)

Lowering

1 Start the engine and let it idle.

2 Press down and hold the switch until the softtop is fully lowered, the soft top cover closesand a chime sounds. If you continue to holdthe switch, the side windows will be loweredautomatically.

3 Check that no error messages are shown onthe SID.

Remote opening of the soft top (option)You can lower the soft top when outside the carby pressing and holding the (unlock) button

on the remote control.

Raising

1 Start the engine and let it idle.

2 Lift up and hold the switch until the soft topis fully raised, the soft top cover closes anda chime sounds to indicate completion ofthe operation.Note that all the side windows are partiallyopened to protect the seals when raising thesoft top. If you continue to hold the switch,the side windows will fully close.

3 Check that the soft top hooks have engagedand have locked the soft top.

4 Check that no error messages are shown onthe SID.

(See Owners Manual, section 9-3 Convertible).

Cup holders are provided in the fascia, in thecenter console compartment between the frontseats and in rear seat cushion.

Cup holders

Cup holder in fascia. Only covered cupsshould be used to avoid possible costlyelectronic damage.

Cup holder in center console compartmentbetween front seats

Cup holder in rear seat cushion (not covert-ible)

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1 Head restraint, height adjustment2 Lumbar support

3 Backrest rake angle4 Height adjustment5 Legroom adjustment

(See your Owners Manual, section Safety).

Seats

Manual adjustable 3

Electrical adjustable3

Locks

1 Lock/setting the alarm2 Unlock/disarm the alarm3 Window operation (optional)4 Opening/unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate (Sport-

Combi)5 Turn on exterior and cabin lighting/panic alarm

1 Locking/setting the alarm: press once tolock and set the alarm.

2 Unlocking/deactivating the alarm: pressonce to unlock the drivers door and deacti-vate the alarm. Pressing a second time willunlock all remaining doors.

3 Remote window operation (optional):Pressing and holding this button whenoutside the car will open all closed windowsand sunroof.

4 To open the trunk: press once, the lidunlocks and slightly opens. (Your dealercan program your car so one press onlyunlocks the trunk lid).To unlock the tailgate (SportCombi)

5 Pressing this button will activate/deactivatethe interior lights and exterior front parkinglights and rear brake lights. (Called "Cour-tesy Headlamp" function.) Pressing andholding this button will activate/deactivate"panic alarm". Alarm siren will sound. (You

can also press and hold one of the lock/unlock buttons on the front doors to activatethe alarm when seated in the vehicle.)

(See your Owners Manual, section Security).

1 Seat tilt angle

2 Head restraint, height adjustment3 Lumbar support4 Backrest rake angle5 Height adjustment6 Legroom adjustment

(See your Owner s Manual, section Safety).

Lumbar support, Convertible

The lumbar support on electrically adjustabledrivers seat is operated with a control on theoutside of the seat.

(Refer to Owners Manual, Safety).
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Locking/unlocking with the traditional key1 Lock2 Unlock

Remove the key from the remote control bypressing the emblem.

Unlock the door with the key.

The car alarm (if fitted) will be tripped. Tosilence the alarm, insert the remote control intothe ignition switch and turning this to ON.

Convertible has a lockable glove compartment.Use the traditional key.

Central locking (operated from inside the car,driver side)

Child safety locks

When the child safety lock is in the locked posi-tion, the door can only be opened from theoutside. Insert a screwdriver or the keycontained inside the remote control into the childsafety lock. Turn it 45 in the direction shown onthe label on the door.

(See your Owners Manual, section Security).
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Fold down the armrest and open the hatch bylifting the handle. There is a lock on the rearside of the hatch. Use this to unlock the hatch.

(See your Owners Manual, section Interiorequipment).

Load-Through hatch

Unlock the backrest required by pulling in thecorresponding handle trunk (Sport Sedan)/top of backrest (SportCombi).

Fold the backrest forward.

(See your Owners Manual, Interior equipment).

Rear seat operation

Sport Sedan

SportCombi

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Press the pedal down hard and steer to avoid anobstacle if required.Do not release the brake pedal before the carhas come to a halt or the danger is past!

(See your Owners Manual, section Starting and

driving).

Automatic trans-mission 3

Depress the brake pedal and the selector leverdetent when changing from the P or N position


ABS-brakes

Your automatic transmission can also beshifted manually using a feature called"Sentronic". This system allows you to change

gears manually, using the controls on thesteering wheel (Aero models only) or the gearselector lever. You may wish to engage thisfeature, for example, when youre passing asthis allows you to remain in a lower gear for anextended period of time.

To operate:

1 Move the gear selector lever to the M

position.2 Select a higher gear by pushing the right-

hand paddle on the steering wheel (abovethe steering wheel radio controls) (Aeromodels only) or pushing the selector leverforward.

3 Select a lower gear by pushing the left-handpaddle on the steering wheel (above thesteering wheel radio controls) (Aeromodels only) or pulling the selector leverback.

Changes from 3rdto 4thgear and from 4thto 5thgear can be made when the engine speed isabove roughly 2,000 rpm.

If the road surface is slippery, you may wish tostart off in 2ndor 3rdgear to reduce the risk ofwheel spin. When descending hills, select alow gear to increase the braking effort of theengine, thus sparing your brakes.

Manual gear selections will be shown on themain instrument panel. The selector positionand the current gear are displayed.

When the M position has been selected, theengine is much more responsive to changes inthe accelerator position it will also feeldifferently.

Note than when in the manual model, kick-down operates for 4thand 5thgears (below2,000 rpm). Kick-down cannot be activated in1st, 2nd, or 3rdgears.


Sentronic (AutomaticTransmission)3
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Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP)

This system uses both the Anti-Lock BrakingSystem (ABS) and Traction Control System(TCS) to help stabilize the car by braking one orseveral wheels independently of the driver.

Engine output is also reduced to prevent thefront wheels from spinning. ESP improves thedrivers chances of remaining in control of thevehicle in critical situations (severe evasiveaction needed to avoid hitting an animal, driverstarts to lose control ESP kicks in and helpsthe driver steer to safety).

Note!Drive responsibly. Do not rely on thesystems above to keep you safe. Use precau-tions when driving on slippery roads.

(See your Owners Manual, section Starting

and driving).

Traction Control System(TCS)

This system monitors the Anti-Lock BrakingSystem (ABS) sensors to detect when the front(driving) wheels are rotating faster than therear. If so, the engine torque is reduced to elim-inate the difference. It also monitors whetherone front wheel is rotating faster than the otherand will slow the faster wheel down until bothare rotating at the same speed.


Rear view mirror

1-3 Garage door opener

4 LED

5 Autodimming ON/OFF

6 Compass bearing

Autodimming mirror (option):By pressing thebutton (5) on the interior rearview mirror, youcan turn the automatic autodimming mirrorfunction on for this mirror. Mirror senses brightlights from the rear and automatically darkensto prevent the strong light from dazzling you.

(See your Owners Manual, Interior equipment).

Garage Door Opener and Compass (option):see your Owners Manual, section Interiorequipment for setting and calibration.

Door mirrors1 Selection of mirror2 Touch pad for adjustment

3 Electrical retraction3

4 Reversing position for passenger-side doormirror3
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Lead-Me-To-CarLead-me-to-car feature activate/deactivate theinterior lights and exterior front parking lightsand rear brake lights by the press of a button

on your remote control.

Brake lightIf a brake light bulb burns out, the same sidetaillight will adjust its voltage to burn brighterwhen braking and provide for your safety until anew bulb is installed.

Emergency trunk releasehandle

After exposed to daylight, this handle will glow-in-the-dark.

Night panelIn this mode, the amount of informationdisplayed on the dashboard is reduced to avoiddriver distraction. When NIGHT PANEL hasbeen selected, only the speedometer will beilluminated. All other instrument lighting will beswitched off and the needles in the main instru-ment panel drop to zero. All indicator, warninglights and messages will appear if required.(See your Owner's Manual, section Instru-ments and controls).

Passenger side door mirror anglesdown when reversing 3On certain models, the passenger side mirrorglass can be angled down to help you whenreversing. After selecting Reverse gear, pressthe button located under the touch pad formirror adjustment. The passenger side doormirror will angle down to provide a better rearview. Pressing the button again will return themirror to its normal position, or will automaticallyreturn once you drive forward about 65 feet.

Saab ParkingAssistance 3

Four sensors in the rear bumper help you inparking. Signals bounce back from objectsbehind the car. When reverse gear is selected,the system activates automatically and when anobject is detected within the monitored area,pulses of sound are heard. The frequency ofthese pulses increase as the car comes closerto the object, When approximately 1 ft (30 cm)from the object, a continuous tone will be heard.NOTE: the system cannot always detect smallor narrow objects (like a mailbox post) since the

surface area presented to the sensors is toosmall. Always take care when reversing.


Courtesy HeadlampCourtesy headlamp feature allows headlightsand reversing lights to remain on for 30 secondsafter you exit the vehicle. To activate:

1 Remove the ignition key.

2 Open the drivers door.

3 Pull the turn signal indicator switch towardsyou and release (as if you were flashing yourlights).

4 Exit the car and close the drivers door.(Your dealer can adjust the time the lights

stay on.)

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Engine compartment

Engine bay, 4-cyl engine1 Filler cap, engine oil

2 Coolant reservoir3 Brake/clutch fluid reservoir4 Battery5 Fuse box, see your Owners Manual, section Car

care6 Washer fluid reservoir7 Power steering fluid reservoir8 Dipstick, engine oil

Engine bay, V6 engine1 Power steering fluid reservoir

2 Coolant reservoir3 Brake/clutch fluid reservoir4 Battery5 Fuse box, see your Owners Manual, sectionCar

care6 Washer fluid reservoir7 Filler cap, engine oil8 Dipstick, engine oil

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Refueling

Open the cap by turning it slowly to the left(counterclockwise). The filler cap has a springin it. If you let go of the cap too soon it will springback to the right.Closing: Turn the filler cap clockwise until youhear three clicks.

For optimum performance Saab recommends:

All engines: Unleaded AON 90

Fuel tank capacity: 16.05 gallons

Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, althoughnot lower than AON 87. However, engine performance willfall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should beavoided. For optimum performance, use the recommendedgrade of fuel.

Tire pressure

Tire sizeLoad/speedmph (km/h)

Front/rear

psi (kPa)

215/55 R16 HRF/XL

1-3 pers.0-100 (160)

35/35240/240

235/45 R17 V 1-3 pers.0-100 (160) 35/35240/240

235/45 R17 W1-3 pers.

0-120 (190)35/35

240/240

215/55 R16 Qwinter tires

1-3 pers.0-100 (160)

35/35240/240

235/45 R17 Q1-3 pers.

0-100 (160)36/36

250/250

125/85 R16 M

spare wheel 3Max 50 (80)

60/60

420/420

215/55 R16 Vspare wheel 3

When the car has thesame tire size, the sameload/speed informationapplies as for the originaltires.

Note! Table of pressures for most commonloads. For other loads, refer to OwnersManual, section Technical data.

For tire changes, refer to Owners Manualwhich lists approved tire/engine combinations.

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