This was the generation that got rid of the hatchback design. In , a special ""20 Years Edition Aero Convertible"" for the American market was launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show to celebrate 20 years since the introduction of the Saab convertible.
It had two optional engines were a 2. The 4-cylinder produced hp kW; PS and had The 2. A complete reworking of the dashboard was ordered for the model.
While the model is touted as all-new, the majority of under skin enhancements occurred for the model year. The suspension went from borderline harsh to firm, and the cabin was quieted considerably. In the U. The range, presented at the Saab Festival included new frontal styling inspired by the Saab Aero-X, a clamshell hood, new door panels, and frosted rear lamps. In , Saab released the limited-edition Turbo X to the lineup. By , the turbocharged V6 was removed from the line and all models were produced with the 2.
The received some revisions in And in February , a press statement was released saying that the remaining cars that were stuck on the halted production would be completed. And with that, the history of the Saab is complete. However if your is in need of TLC, grab yourself a Saab service manual and get to work. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. We advise against washing a Saab Convertible in automatic car washes. Long standing in strong sunlight can affect the color and material of the soft top.
Page Interior Lighting Convertible Use mild soap, lukewarm water and a sponge for washing. Rinse the top thoroughly with plain water to get rid of all the soap. Flush the cleaning agent off the bodywork as well, since it can cause discoloration if it is left to dry on the paintwork.
Page 59 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights Trip computer SID Wipers and washers Manual climate-control system Automatic climate control ACC Page Warning And Indicator Lights Instruments and controls Main instrument panel Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Pressure gauge 60 70 6 Fuel gauge 7 Engine temperature gauge 8 Trip meter reset button 9 Odometer and trip meter Warning and indicator lights Danger of brake failure!
Have the brake system checked at once by an authorized Saab dealer. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light The light will show when the parking brake is on see page Page 62 Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable cau- tion, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked.
Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious fur- ther damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions. Page 64 Even if the fault persists, it is still possible in most cases to drive the car see page Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. NOTE If the control module has actuated the If a fault is indicated, have the system checked at an authorized Saab workshop.
See also the section Traction Control Sys- tem, on page Page Instruments Instruments and controls Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. The needle may be allowed to enter the broken red zone on the dial only for an instant. A safety cut-out function in the fuel system prevents the engine speed exceeding approximately 6, rpm 2.
Page Temperature Gauge Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper- ature of the coolant. The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
If the needle enters the red zone, the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will sound. Page Fuel Gauge 2. Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be travelled on the remaining fuel see page This instrument con- tains a varying number of functions depend- ing on the standard of equipment and the model variant.
Page 71 Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be made before the jour- ney is started. Page Night Panel days have elapsed since the last service. This message can also be deleted by first Page Light Switches Switches Daytime running lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni- tion switch is in the ON position.
Note to owners in the U. Page Rear Fog Light When the fog light is next needed, it will have to be switched on manually again. Page Wipers And Washers Instruments and controls Instrument lighting The brightness of the instrument lighting can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent to the headlight switch, the ignition switch shall be in position ON. See also Night panel on page In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is auto- matically extinguished.
Page Rear-Window Wiper Control for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay 2 Short delay Rear-window wiper Rear-window washing and wiping are car- ried out using the same stalk switch as for washing and wiping the windshield and headlights.
Page Manual Climate-Control System Instruments and controls Manual climate-control system The air is drawn in through an intake at the bottom edge of the windshield. It passes through an efficient filter before being routed through the climate-control system and into the cabin.
The cabin discharge vent is located on the right behind the rear bumper. Page 81 Defroster Floor incl. Instruments and controls Settings for various weather conditions Winter - defroster Winter - comfort The incoming air is treated in three stages: first it passes through a filter; An LED in the button is lit as long as heating is on. Switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is clear.
It will go off automatically after about 10 minutes. The sun sensor is centrally located on the dashboard panel between the defroster nozzles. Page 86 Instruments and controls Functions The function you have manually selected will be locked in, while other functions remain automatic. Temperature maintenance, except in positions HI and LO, is, there- fore always automatic.
The active function is shown in the display. A manual selection is cancelled by pressing AUTO or by repeated pressing of the button used to make the manual choice. Page 87 Button Display One touch: When Defroster is manually selected you will get demisting of all windows the air flow to the rear side windows will be shut off by high fan speed.
Air will be routed to the defroster noz- zles. Page 89 Starting in cold weather: The automatic climate control system selects the defroster position, max. As the engine temperature rises, the fan speed is increased and air is routed towards the floor.
As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value, both the fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by the system. Page 90 Instruments and controls Calibration If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will recalibrate automatically.
Manual calibration: 1 Start the engine. The ACC display flashes once to indicate that calibration and self-testing have started. During calibration the display indicates the figure 0 or the fault codes that have been found. Page 92 All manual selections are possible with the exception of electric rear window. Sound controls Cassette player CD player CD changer General functions Steering-wheel controls.. Security lock Technical data They are specially adapted to the cabin space in the Saab The Saab Audio System consists of a main unit with a radio and either an in-dash CD player or a cassette player.
The last settings used will be activated. If the Audio System is switched on when the igni Page 96 Saab Audio System Cassette player. See page Touch: choice of play when another sound source is active. TAPE Changing cassette side. Take out the cassette. Touch: music search.
Touch and hold: fast wind. FAD - Fader The fader control adjusts the balance between the front and rear sets of speakers. The Fader control must be pressed first to release it. Saab Audio System Preset station buttons 1 Press once release within a second to select a preset station, e.
The small figure on the far right of the dis- play is the number of the preset button selected. If the radio is unable to find a sufficiently strong station to lock onto, the unit will con- tinue to search and the display will indicate "NO WB". Page Cassette Player Saab Audio System Cassette player Before playing a tape, make sure that the label is secure and that the cassette is not warped, otherwise the cassette can become jammed in the deck.
Page Always keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use. If a cassette should become jammed in the deck, seek help from an authorized Saab dealer. Page Cd Player To change to the preceding track, touch twice. Saab Audio System Rapid play passage search When is pressed and held, rapid play will be initiated, with the time and track showing on the display, e. Page Cd Changer If there is no magazine in the CD changer, the following will appear on the display: Saab Audio System If the magazine in the CD changer is empty, the following will appear on the display After a magazine has been loaded, play Page Rapid play.
When this function is selected, RDM will appear at the bottom of the display. Volume-preset mode To select the volume-preset mode, press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch the Audio System on. Page Antenna The antenna of the Audio System is motor- ized. NOTE Remove the antenna if you wash the car in a car wash, to avoid it being damaged. Page Saab Audio System Sources of FM interference Interference to FM reception can be caused by the electrical systems in other vehicles, particularly if the signal from the transmitter is weak.
Car phones can also produce inter- ference. To maintain good radio reception do not tint the rear windshield, particularly with film containing small metal flakes. A car-phone cradle is available as an acces- sory.
Your Saab dealer has details of which phones are suitable for the installation. If you are at all unsure, contact an authorized Saab dealer. The Audio System has a built-in diagnostics function. If a fault is detected, a fault code is generated to help dealer technicians to diagnose the fault.
Page Saab Audio System This page has been left blank. Page Using OnStar OnStar is Easy OnStar Services Button Emergency button System status light The OnStar Center Automatic notification of air bag deployment You will be greeted by a live OnStar Advisor.
The Advisor will acti- vate your OnStar service. Page Emergency Button Advisor will assist you in making sure your OnStar system is operating prop- erly. If you cannot contact the OnStar Cen- ter, please take your car to the nearest Saab dealer for diagnosis and service.
Our Advisors can even assist you with hotel and restaurant reser- vations. New retail deliveries only. Page Concierge Services Saab that you can activate simply by pressing a button and using your voice.
You can use Personal Calling in your Saab to place or to receive calls. The voice-activated system will dial the number. Your party will answer through your stereo speakers. Page Receiving a Call If someone calls your wireless phone num- ber, the entertainment system in your Saab will mute if it is on , and you will hear a phone ringing sound. To answer the call, simply press the DOT button. This service allows you to listen to your favorite news and information topics, such as weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores.
You can also act like an OnStar Advisor and pinpoint your Saab. To access the Sub- scriber Website, simply go to www. The OnStar Sub- scriber Website is a secured site that is password protected. Page Additional Information Your trust is what we most value. Transferring OnStar Because your OnStar 3-button system is an integral part of your Saab, it cannot be trans- ferred to another vehicle. Each OnStar System stays with the original car or truck in which it was installed.
Page Interior equipment, trunk Interior equipment, trunk Seats Steering-wheel adjust- ment Electrical windows Sunroof option Interior lighting Cup holder Glove compartment Rear-view mirrors Manually opening the fuel filler door WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a collision.
Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat, and make sure that nothing gets caught and damaged. Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically-operated seats. Page Interior equipment, trunk Backrest rake angle Push the rear lever forward or rearward to adjust the rake angle of the backrest. Three different settings can be programmed. It is switched on and off using the buttons on the instrument panel. The heating is thermostatically controlled.
Make sure that all passengers keep their heads, hands and fingers clear of the window openings before you begin raising the windows. Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused. When the switch is ON, the rear side win- dows can be operated by the switch on each rear door. Make sure that all passengers keep their heads, hands and fingers clear of the opening before operating the sunroof. Page Interior Lighting 1 Interior lighting is off 2 Lighting comes on when a door is opened 3 Interior lighting on continuously Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one dome light in the front and one in the back.
The switch for the interior lighting is on the over- head panel next to the rearview mirror. Page Cup Holder Interior equipment, trunk Sun visor with vanity mirror Cup holder in the center console Cup holder There are two cupholders, one in the fascia under the SID unit and one in the cen- ter-console compartment between the front seats on certain models.
Next to the cup holder between the front seats is a coin tray. Page Ashtrays Front ashtray Ashtrays accessory The car can be equipped with two ashtrays. One is positioned low down on the dash and the other on the back of the center console. Open the front ashtray by lightly pressing on the front. Remove it by depressing the catch on the underside. Page Interior equipment, trunk In the doors Center console between the seats Front edge of front seats Center console on passenger side Front seat backrests Adjust the mirror for best vision in the day position and pull the tab on the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position.
This is vital since the upper anchorages for the safety belts are located in the belt beam. Page 4 Lower the entire backrest cushion by pulling this same handle item 3 forward.
At the same time, pivot the beam backwards. Page Interior equipment, trunk To provide more flexibility, the rear seat is divided so that you can lower the narrower right part separately. Page Trunk Removing the parcel shelf 1 Open the trunk lid. Interior equipment, trunk Load opening trunk pass through A load opening is provided in the backrest so that you can carry long narrow objects.
Page Interior equipment, trunk Tie downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk. Place the load as far in as possible. Trunk lighting To the left in the trunk is a light which goes on and off when the trunk lid is opened and closed. Page Spare Wheel After use, return tools and the spare wheel to their designated locations to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of an accident. Page Manually Opening The Fuel Filler Door 2 Unscrew the retaining screws some- what and back them out through the screw holes, whereupon the lock motor will be released from the door.
Have an authorized Saab dealer investigate the problem. Manually opening the fuel filler door, Con- vertible, see page Page Ignition switch Starting the engine Important considerations for driving Engine Break-in Period Manual transmission Automatic transmission. Cruise Control Economical motoring Starting and driving Starting and driving Driving in cold weather Driving in hot weather Before you can remove the key, the car must be in reverse gear manual gearbox cars or the Parking P position cars with automatic transmission.
Try the other key. If it works, the trouble is in the first key. Call on an authorized Saab dealer for inspection and correction. The system manages the ignition, fuel injection and turbo boost pressure. The Trionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine-management system designed to achieve optimum drive- ability under differing driving conditions. Page Saab Viggen: The Saab Viggen has a high-performance engine which means that a certain amount of care should be exercised, in particular when accelerating in the lower gears.
Page Catalytic Converter not running on all cylinders and any loss of power or performance. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Engine-management system with catalytic converter Page Fuel Filler Door Gasoline fuels are highly explosive. Only fuel from well-known oil companies should be used. All Saab gasoline engines can be driven on fuel of grade AON Page United States and Canada, but particularly in geographic areas and cities that have high carbon mon- oxide levels.
Saab approves the use of such "reformulated" gasolines in its products, which help in reducing pollution from all Saab does not recommend the use of such gaso- lines.
If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected. If a new engine is driven too hard, this grad- ual process of bedding-in will not be possi- ble and the life of the engine will be short- ened. Page Indication of gear position on the main instrument panel The detent button on the selector lever has to be pressed before the selector can be moved between certain positions.
Three modes for the automatic transmis- sion can be selected: Normal, Sport and Winter. Page If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery, you do not have to contact a Saab dealer. If the fuse blows again as soon as the Shift Lock feature is activated you should contact your Saab dealer. Page Select one of the positions 1, 2 or 3. A high outside temperature or a defective oil cooler can also cause the oil temperature to increase.
Contact an authorized Saab work- shop, see also page Starting and driving Driving in hilly country with a heavy Page Starting and driving Selector positions To shift out of the P position you must depress the brake pedal and the ignition must be ON.
The parking position P must only be selected when the car is at a complete standstill. The selec- tor lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically immobilized. When position 1 is selected, all the other gears will be locked out. In this mode, gear changes will take place at higher engine speeds than in Normal mode, in other words, the transmission will shift up later and shift down earlier for the same throttle accel Page Brakes And Braking New pads should be installed without delay.
Brake pads should only be replaced by an authorized Saab dealer. To ensure optimum brake performance, it is recommended that you use only Saab original brake pads. This enables the car to achieve the best possible grip and, hence, maximum tractive effort, together with greater stability. Page Parking P Park , and remove the ignition key.
NOTE Saab Viggen: The body design together with the relatively low ground clearance of the car means that great care must be taken during parking to avoid damage to the under part of the bumper.
Page 1 Pointing downhill and 2 Pointing uphill and against the curb against the curb — Turn the wheels into the — Turn the wheels away curb and edge the car for- from the curb and edge the ward until the wheels touch car back until the wheels the curb. Page Fuel Economy Starting and driving Economical motoring Factors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving conditions, the way in which the car is driven and at what speeds, the weather, the state of the road, the condition of the car, etc.
Page Driving In Cold Weather Increased consumption can indicate that something is wrong and that the car needs to be checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Practical tests on the roads have demon- strated that substantial savings in fuel con- sumption can be made if the above advice is heeded.
Page Studded tires are not allowed in some countries. If winter tires are installed, the same type must be installed on all wheels. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the best tires for your car. Remember that tires age. It may therefore Page Towing A Trailer Use only the electrical trailer hitch connec- tor provided in the trailer hitch kit.
Page Starting and driving Maximum recommended caravan weights for different gradients NOTE Saab Viggen cannot be equipped with a trailer hitch because of the design of the body and chassis. Trailer weight Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients, for best comfort and driveability for manual and automatic cars, are shown in the drawing.
Page Recommendations for cars with auto- matic transmission The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather, i. Strong, sturdy roof carriers designed spe- cially for the car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure the roof load safely.
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