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Pull hood release lever (located undor loll !lido of lnsuumont panel).
Press .the front edge o f hood down sllohtly 1111tl rolOC\'ll' 1ofoty catch. Allow front of hood to rise
and move forward, then till entire hood forw11fl.J To cto~o hood 1111 rearward and reverse the above
p rocedure.
(CLOSE SLOWLY UNTIL SAFETY CATCH ENGAGrS, I tfEN PUSH FIRMLY TO LATCH.)
Engage Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic) .md tur11 kt>y to "L'' (lock). Key is located on center
console.
Recommended fuel:
Lubricants:
Ethylene Glycol with aluminum corrosion protoollon proportlos mixed with clean fresh water
(minimum 50% glycol in mix year round).
Power Steering:
Use only "GM Specification Power Steotlng Fluid" (GM 9985010, Texaco TL4634 or equivalent).
Do not use ATF.
Tires:
Pressures: See Specifications Section pago 38. DO NOT TIGHTEN WHEELNUTS WITH AN
IMPACT WRENCH.
Tune-up information:
Towing disabled vehicle:
See Vehicle Emission Control Information label. loft front Inner fender.
See recommendatlons on page 55.
CAUTION: The fuel Injection system should be adjusted or disassembled only wltn the proper tools and according to
prescribed procedures and only by qualified persons skilled In Bosch CIS servicing. Fuel lines must never be cu t or spliced
and all connections must be properly torqued on reassembly. Tampering with the Continuous Injection System or Turbo
charger (if equipped) may void warranty coverage o f affected component s.
When welding on vehicle, disconnect the alternator. Avoid the plastlc fuel tank and lines and all flammable materi als.
CONTENTS
Section
I.
Description
Operating Instructions
A,
B.
C.
D.
E.
II.
POWER UNIT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
c. STEERING AND BRAKES
D. WHEELS AND TIRES
E. SPECIFICATIONS
F. VEH ICLE IDENTIFICATION
G. CONSUMER INFORMATION
21
30
33
34
36
40
41
IV.
2
4
7
16
20
Technical Information
A.
B.
Ill.
Page
Index
44
53
53
55
55
59
I. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Entry and Security
DOORS
Two keys are supplied with the car. Both flt the
lgnillon switch and all locks. The serial number
of the key will be found engraved on a small
plastic lug on the key ring. Keep the lug and
make a note of th e serial number In ca so the key
Is lost.
Both front sldo doors havo lockable outside
handles.
These are locked and unlocked as follows:
To Lock: Give the key a quarter turn rearward
and le t It spring back to the vertical
position.
To Unlock: Give the key a quarter turn forward
and let It spring back to the vertical
position.
REAR LIO
Hatchback
Tho roar lid Is unlatched by pressing the release
lever upward. Tho lid Is locked or unlocked with
the key lock on the right. An Inside hand grip Is
provided to assist closing.
Sedan
The rear lid Is unlatched by pressing the release
lever rearward. The key lock Is located In the lid
lace directly above the release lever.
The tool kit, spare tire and jack are stowed un
der the luggage compartment floor.
HOOD
Tho hood release handle Is located under the
1nstn1mcnt panel next to the Inner left wheel
llOU$10Q
Vertical Adjustment
Headrest Cushions
Legroom Adjustment
Release lever 1 (see l llustratlon) and slide the
seat to lhe desi red position.
3.
Front scat head restraints have a vertical adjustrnon1 range of approximately 3 ;, Inches. To
1111,0, grnsp both sides of the cushion and pull
upw111ds. To lower. press down on the top cen ter
01 lho cushion. A sys tem of deten ts wi ll secure
tho cushion lit tho desired height.
INTERIOR FITIINGS
A shtrays
Three ash trays are inst alled In tho car One Is
located centrally below tho Instrument panel
and the other two In the armrests for the rear
seat.
Glove Compartment
To open tho glove compar tment door, squoozo
the catchos on tho lock. To lock, turn tho l<oy
clockwlso and withdraw It. To unlock th o com
partment, turn tho key counte rclockwlso Tho
key ls thesomo as that for the other locks on lho
car.
Radio
Radio speakers nro Installed In the top ol the
Instrument panel, along with wi ring and an
tenna load on all models. The radio, when lnst ollod, replocos tho storage compartment In
tho center of tho tnstrumont panel.
Operational ln111ruc1lons are suppli ed with the
radio provided and/or selected
A lull fine ol audio equipment Is available from
your Saab Dealer.
Sunroof
The sunroof is opened and closed by sliding the
handle at the front of the panel either back
wards or forwards. The roof can be opened
either partially or completely. Onco the handle
is released, It wlll spring back 10 Its contra I posl
l ion (locking position). To close the roof. push
the handle forward until the panel locks In the
closed position.
1nd1~1101
mn
2 3 4
5 4
7 8
10
11
27
28
17 18 19
20
29
27
28
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PARK
BRAKE
EXH
BRAKE
FLUID
Brake Warning Light (footbrake)
I .
COMBINATION INSTRUMENT
Fuel Gauge
Low Fuel Warning Light
This lamp wf1 1 01ow conllnuoo1t1v when l he
quanllty or 11011011111 111 lllo fun I t.1nl\ Ill JOSS lllan
approxlmllloly ' ~ u a !Ion
Temporoturo
011uut1
SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER
AND TRIP METER
The odometer records the distance In miles,
and the Hip meter in miles and ten ths.
The reset bu tton for the trip meter Is located In
the lower section of tho meter. Push to reset.
..
F
3~(
FUEL
'~.. /Ii'
R
TEMP
. ')
'
-l.
80/
so' 45
'
35
\
-.A
_1 5'20
55
40 25, a a 1 4
,
I
100,,
4 2 .... 65
-75122
a aa
mph
km/h
'
as '
140
voo
'
TACHOMETER AN D CLOCK
LIGHTING SWITCHES
D
=_oo-_~D
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IGNITION AN D GEAR
SELECTOR LOCK
The Ignition and 911111
v atao llt11 all other
tocks In the car Theo <it num r l111111111pod Into
the plastic lug 011 t ho~"' 1
Dell1ch 11nd keep
the lug so thot thn 1111111 nu1111l In 1valloble If
tho koy should bu 10111
USO,
lntorlor lllumlnatlon
Tho Interior lllumlnalion comprises three lights
located obovo the loft door post, close to tho
roar view mirror, and beside the Igniti on switch.
This lllumlnotlon Is operated by the switch on
tho door post lamp. The switch has three posl
t1011 s. Tho Interior illumination may also be
operated by moans ol a switch on the console
between tho front seats (see Illustration). This
switch con only be operated when tho door post
lamp switch Is In tho upper position.
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GEAR(SELECTOR) LEVER
Automatic Transmission
Manual Trnrusmlsslon
P
R
N
Park
Reverse
Neutral
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0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
~FF
Position
Windshi eld wiper, Intermittent opera tion.
The wipers will make a double sweep at Inter
vat s of a few seconds. This function Is partl
cularly useful In light drizzle, etc.
Windshield Wipers, Low Speed
Windshield Wipers, High Speed
Windshield Washer: The windshield washer
will opera te as tong as the lover Is held to
ward th e steering wheel. If th e lever Is pulled
when In the " wi pers-off" position. the wipers
wi ll automatically make a few sweeps.
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Defroster outlets
Outer panel vents (adjustable)
Center panel vent (adjustable)
Floor ou tlets
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1. Fan Switch
Th e fan is off when the air distribution selector
Is in the 0 position. II automatically runs In Its
fourth speed In the Max Vent position. In all
other positions the rotary fan switch governs
the fan speed. The switch has positions for the
fi rs t through third speeds.
2. Temperature Control
All Incoming air except that emitted from the
oonl er panel vent passes through the heater
core. The temperature control modulates the
nmount of heat added to the alr by controlling
tho flow of heated engine coolant through the
core Turning the rotary knob clockwise in
c1oosos the temperatu re.
0
All ven ts closed except defros ter outlet s (par
tlally open). Fan olf.
BiLevel
Combination of defrosting and floo r heating.
Adj ust temperature and tan speed as required.
When equipped, engage AC In humid weath er
above 38 to aid In de fogging wi ndshield.
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General
Do not operate lhc s tarter for more than 1015
second s at a s tretch ; wall 2030 seconds to let
the ballery recove r before attempting to s tart
the engine again. Make sure that the lights and
eloctrlcally heated rear window are switched off
bofore starting In wintertime. Avoid warming
the engine by idling at a standstill. Start driving
as soon as tho oil pressure light has gone out to
heat the engine up to Its proper worki ng temperatu re as quickly as possible.
For res tar ting a warm engine uso tho same pro
cedure. If tho outside tempornturo Is high, depressi ng the accelorato1 during cran king may
assist start up. Turn tho ah conditione r con trol
off before cranking .
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GEAR CHANGING
Manual Transmission
When sh ifting gears, release the clutch pedal
smoo thly and carefully. There are o nl y Jwo
bn antt1ctod
STEERING CHARACTERISTICS
The car has a bulllln tendency t o unders teer,
i.e. at a given position of t he steering wheel the
turni ng radius tends to Increase with rising
speed. Tho car Is deliberately designed this way
BRAKING
To avoid subjecting tho brakes to excess ively
high temperat ures, e.g. wh en d riving downhill In
mountainou s coun try wilh descen t s of
thousands o f feet , you should utilize the brak
Ing power of the engine by sol ectlng a lower
gear.
For cars with automatic tran smi ssion. use posl
tion "1 '' or "'2".
IMPORTANT! II Is good pollcy to check
the brakes occasionally when driving to
make sure that they are working prop
erly, especially If they have been sub
jected to heavy splashing with water or
when driving through snow or sa lty
slush, as the braking effect may be tem
porarlly reduced In conditions of this
kind . The brake sys tem Is power as
slsted, but the added power from thls ls
only avallable when the engine Is run
nlng. II requires a considerably greater
force on t he pedal to brake the car when
the engine Is switched off.
The brake pads have been thoroughly l asted
and are designed to deliver tho best results with
respect 10 braking effort. use ful life and mini
mum noise under normal driving condit ions. We
therefore recommend that Saab original brake
pads be fitted when worn pads are being re
placed.
RUNNING IN
Every new car has a recommended runn ing In
period during which the owner Is advised to
drive with restraint. Pistons. cylinder walls and
bearings need to be In operation lor some time
to produce smooth and hardwearlng con tac t
surfaces. Placing too much strain on a new
engine interferes wi th thi s gradu al process,
shortening lhe life of the car and especia lly the
engine.
For the first 1,000 mil es you should not drive al
full throttle except for very brief periods. Al
1.000 miles t he car should be taken to a Saab
dealer for t he recommended break-In service
(see Service and Main tenance Section).
CAUTIONS, CATALYST
EQUIPPED CARS
Use only unleaded fuel to preserve the eff l
ciency of t he catalyst. Keep lhe veh icle In
proper operating cond ition by observance of
the maintenance schedule out lined elsewhere
In this manual. Failure to do so will not only
result i n a loss of fu el economy but could also
damage the catalytic converter.
Malfunctions Involving luel or Ignition systems,
resulting In mi sfire or loss of performance, may
lead l o overheating of the catalyst. Do not continue to operate your vehicle In this condition.
Have ii serviced by your Saab dealer as soon as
possible.
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WI NTER DRIVIN G
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ECONOMICAL DRIVING
lor mnxlmum economy, the Saab 900, like any
otl\111 cnr, needs to be driven moderately. Avoi d
unnttco111111 y lull throttl e acceleration and high
onglnn apoods w herever posslble.
Driving In congostod areas and drivi ng with a
root rac!I or trollor, a ll contribute to high fuel
consumption. Excessive Idling and warming
up' ' th o engi ne also wastes gas. Use th e air
conditioner, If so equi pped, only when neces
sary.
Recommended shift points for economical driv
Ing of cars with manual transmission are listed
In th e Specifications Section. Maintaining your
car acc ordi ng to the recommended main
tenance schedule will also help you get maxi mum fuel economy. Be sure the engine Is tuned
to specification , the battery ls fu lly charged and
wheel alignment and tire pressures are correct.
(U se of "cold tire pressure" for '"maJ< load"
during normal operation reduces rolling resls
ta nee and will improve mileage.)
Recommended Fuel:
Catalyst equipped engines-unleaded, mm1
mum octane rating= 87 (equivalent to 91 re
search oclane).
Minimum oct ane rating is arrived at with lhe
formula MON ; RON = pump octane. MON is
lhe industry Motor Octane Number. RON is Re
search Octane Number. The average of these
two Is the number that appears on the gas pump
under tho current laws. This number is some
ti mos referred to as the "antiknock index".
Washer Fluid
Use clean water, premixed windshield washer
fluid, or a mixture ol clean water and a sui table
antifreeze type washer fluld concen trate.
Container capacity Is 6.5 U.S. quar ts (6 lltres).
l 11olno 011
H1 oll ln nl 'lhould be between tho MAX and
MIN m11ka on tho oll dipstick. The distance be
tw non tho marks corresponds to a volume of
npp10 I qullfl (t litre). Top up with engine oil
conl o11nlng 10 Sorvlco SE or SF, API system. Oil
with <> vlaco,ny ol t O W 30 can be used yea1
round In modNate climates (also see inside
front cover)
Coolont
Never let the l evel drop below the MIN mark on
tho expansion t ank Top up w ith equal par ts o l
clean water and olhylene glycol antifreeze suit
able for engines with light alloy cylinder heads
(also see Techn1cal lnlormatlon Section, Power
Unll, for Important Information).
WARNING! Always release tho cap on
tho expansion tank carefully, allowing
any vapor to escape before removing the
cap completely.
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20
P"" '
STARTING
Oo Idle the engine at least ten seconds after
start up to ensure lull oil pressure at the turbo
charger before engine speed Is Increased , espe
cially i n colder weather.
Don't rev the engine Immediat ely alter st arting
or permanen t damage to the turbocharger will
res ult. To avoid possible engi ne damage. Don' t
use tull lhrottle whl le driving until a cold engine
h11s warmed up tor 2 to 3 minutes or until tho
te mperature gauge needle has entered tho
green zone.
STOPPING Let the engine idle 2030 seconds be lore switch
Ing It otf after driving to allow time tor th e turbo
charger to coast down from high rpm before oil
pressure al the bearing Is depleted. For th e
same reason, Don't rev tho engine Immediately
before switching It oft. Permanent turbochar ger
damage will result. After hard driving let the
ongl ne Idle about a minute to let the oil coo l the
turbocharger bearing somewha t. This w ill also
help prevent breakdown ot the oll.
Oil Fiiter
The oil filter should be changed at the same ..,.
time as the engine oil, In accordance wilh the
maintenance schedule.
E.nglne 011
Check the oil level at regular intervals. Always
switch the engine off first and allow II to cool for
at least one minute. Do not let the level fall
below the lower mark on the dipstick, nor 1111
beyond the upper mark; this will cause exces
sive oil consumption. The distance between the
upper and lower marks corresponds to a volume
of approx. 1 quart (1 litre). Top up with oil of
recommended grade as necessary. After check
Ing the oil and topping up as necessary, push
the dipstick all the way down and tighten the
cap securely.
The englne oil should be changed In accord
ance with the maintenance schedule. The oil
should be changed at more frequent intervals,
particularly In the case of Saab 900 Turbo, when
the car Is driven under severe service condl
Air Cleaner
The air cleaner Is located on the left-hand side
in the front par t of the engine compartment. The
cleaner cartridge i s rep laceable and should be
changed as specified In the maintenance
schedule. II the car ls driven over dusty roads,
the cleaner should be changed more frequently.
The cartridge is made of a special grade of pa
per which may not be washed or moistened, but
it may be cleaned care fully wit h compressed air.
The air cleaner housing and cover should be
wiped off from time to time.
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Fuel Filter
The electric fuel pump i s a submersi ble type
located In the fuel tank. The fuel filler is located
on the leflhand side in the engine compartment
and should be changed as specified in the main
tenance schedule.
Ignition System
A breakerless Ignition system ls used
WARNING! High energy Ignition system
develops dangerous primary and sec
ondary voltages.
Changing Coolant
Draining
t Set the heater con trol to maximum heat.
Filling
1 Close the drain cock and ensure that th e
2 Fiii tho system with coolant until the expansion t ank Is filled.
COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system is pressurized with a
crossflow radiator and expansion tank.
Until the engi ne has reached its operating tern
perature, the radiator Inlet Is closed by a ther
mostat and the coolant circulates through the
engi ne and the fresh air heater until It reaches
the t emperature at which the thermostat opens.
The radiator fan Is electrically operated and Is
regula ted by a thermost atic swilch. The fan Is
only operative when the temperature or the ra
diatorcoolan t Is higher than the cut-in tempera
lure of the thermostatic switch.
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23
Engine Families
s s
S G 003
I. CRANKCASE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Crankcase
Exhaust Manifold
Camshaft Cover
Oil trap and llame arrestor
Nipple with orifice
6. Hose
7. Inlet Manifol d
8. Air cleaner adapter
except turbo
ll
1. Fuel Tank
2. Fuel Tank Vent Li nes
3. Ventllatlon Line to Charcoal
Canister
4. Inlet Air
5. Ch arcoal Canis ter
6. Fu el Distri but or
7. Air Cleaner
8. Inlet Air and Gas
Vapors
9. Inlet Vapors
10. Check Valve
11. Pressure Valve
12. Rollover Valve
1. Fuel Tank
2. Fu el Pump
3. Fu ol Accumulator
4 . Fuel Fiiter
5. Fuel Distribu tor
6. Warm Up Regula tor
7. Air Flow Sensor Plat e
8.
9.
tO.
11.
12.
13.
14.
25
5
C. ThreeWay Catalyst
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5~109
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
t'.l
?l o
c:::J
0
0
F. EGA System
Exhaust gas roclrculatlon (EGA) Is empl oyed to
reduce th e formation of oxides of ni trogen by
Introducing a small amount of Inert gas (ex
haust) to the Intake charge to lower tho poak
combustion temperature. Exhau st gases are
routed from the cylinder head through a valve
controlled by Intake and manlfold vacuum and
are introduced Into tho Intake manifold. A ther
mostatic valve delays system operation until
the engine Is warm.
The EGA system on Turbo models employs a
single port control slgnal whlle the normally
aspirated engines have a two port control
pickup at the throttle housing.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
EGA Valve
Vacuum Signal Thermostatic Valve
Exhaust Manifold
Inlet Manilold
EGA Pipe
Two Port Outlet (Single port, 900 Turbo)
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Turbocharger
Exhaust Turbine
Compressor Wheel
Charge Pressure Regulator (wastegate)
Wastegate actuator
Overpressure safety switch
Throttle plate
Fuel Injection system
Exhaust manifold
Exhaust pipe
TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
The dipstick ls located on the right hand side of
the engine. The oll level should be between the
MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick. To add oil,
pour the oil Into the dipstick pipe. The clutch
fluid Is supplied from the brake fluid reservoir.
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B. Electrical System
BATIE RY
The battery is one of the mos t Important componen ts In the car and mus t, therefore, be care
fully maintained. The electrolyte should be level
with the lower edge of the filler pipes. Top up as
necessary using distilled water only.
In the case of cars that are equipped with a
maintenance-free ba ttery, the electrolyte level
does not need checking.
ALTERNATOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Inspect and clean tho rubber blades ol the wind
shield at regul ar Intervals. Methyl Alcohol Is
recommended for clean Ing. If the blades show
signs of wear, they should be replaced. 400 mm.
(16 In.) blades are specified.
The battery charge should be checked at regular Intervals. This Is especially i mportant during
the w inter when the capacity drops due 10 low
temperatures.
Never connect tho battery cables to the wrong
terminals.
BOOSTER CABLE
CABLE CONNECTIONS
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To st art a vehicle with a discharged battery using a booster battery or another vehicle connect
booster cables as follows:
A. Connec t one booster cable from the postlive( +)terminal of one batt ery to the posl
live (+)terminal ot the other battery.
1
J
Washers
The reservoi r holds 6.5 U.S. quarts. Fiii up with
washer fluid and water. Tho spray nozzles con
slst of rotatable balls; to adjust the direction of
the Jet. Insert a needle In tho hole of the nozzle.
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Rating,
Amperes
8
8
8
8
25
16
5
Position
Name
Blank
A
BC
Acee!. Enrichment
Time relay
Acee!. Enrichment
0
Pulse Relay
Oecel System
E
Relay (Manuals)
F
Hot Start Pulse
Relay
G
Cold/Hot St art
Ground Relay
H
Engine Speed
Relay (Turbo)
Name
Part Number
AB
Headlfght Relay
Rear Window Def.
Relay
Air condi tioning
Re lay
Ignition Lock Relay
Fuel Pump/RPM
Llmller Rel ay
(Turbo)
Fuel Pump Relay
(except turbo)
Blank
Cooling Fan (AC)
Relay
Horn Relay
8562100
8522310
Part Number
8575151
8574618
E
FG
8574899
8568271
8533176
8578346
J
K
16
8
8
8
5
5
16
8
16
25
16
8
8
8
16
WIRING DIAGRAMS
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Rel ays
There are two relay panels locatod on l he Inner
left front fender. Depending on equlp111ont varia
lions they may contain up to 16 relays.
The front panel houses the followlnQ relays:
Wiring diagrams are given In the Saab 900 Service Manual, Section 3.
I A'
8572190
8572943
8579484
8539728
8522310
8522310
STEERING
All Saab 900's have rack and pinion type
steering with power assist.
Check the fluid level in the servo reservoi r reg u
larly. with the engine off. The dipstick in tho
reservoir cap is graduated separately for cold
and warm lluld. 11 the car has reached Its normal
running temperature, lhe fluid level shoul d be
between tho marks lor warm (A) and cold (B). II
the fluid level is checked when the car ls cold,
the level should be between the cold fluid (B)
mark and the tip of the dipstick (C). Top up with
fluid labled "GM Power steering fluid". DO NOT
USE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
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Tire Pressures
Check lire pressures regularly.
Adjust tire pressures to suit the load and speed
normal lor the car. See lire pressure table, Specifications Section. The recommended pres
sures are for tires when cold. Never reduce the
pressure when the tire ls warm. If lire pressures
are checked when the ti res are warm lhen the
pressure should only be Increased. Incorrect
tires. See tire and wheel appl!cations chart ,
Specifications Section.
Wear Indicators
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Winter tires
WHEEL CHANGING
Tire Rotation
The lront-wheol drive causes the fron t ti res to
wear more than th e rear ti res. ti It Is desired to
have the ti res wear evenly, they should bo
exchanged tront to rear alt er a cert ain period of
driving so that the least worn lires are at l he
front. By switching th e tires In this man nor, tho
service Ille of all lour tires will rem ain approxl
mately equal. Make sure that th e tires are al
ways rotated In the same di rection- the lelt
front wheel should l hus change place with tho
left rear wheel. Do not change rad ial ti res side
to side.
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E. Specifications
GENERAL
Overall lenglh Incl bumpers . ....... . .... (4764mm)
Overall width ....... ... ... . .. . .. .. ... . . (1 690mm)
Overall height (empt y) ... . . .. .. . ...... . . . (1420m m)
Road clearance'(at curb weight) .. . ..... . .. (150mm)
Track, front wheels .. . . .. ..... ..... . .... (1430mm)
Track, rear wheels .... . . . . .. . . ..... . ..... (1440mm)
Wheelbase . .. ..... . . . . . . .. . .... . . .. .. (2517mm)
Turning radius . ..... ... . . .. ... . . ... . .... .. . (5.6m)
.. .... .. 187.6"
. . . . .... . . 66.5'
.. .. ... . . 55.9~
. .... ... .. 6 "
. ... . .. . . 56.3"
.. . .. . ... 56.7 "
... .. . ... 99. t .
... .. . ... 220.5"
WEIGHT
Curb weight . . .... ... ..... . . ..... . . ..... .. ........... 25842859 lb.
Gross vehicle we ight rati ng ..... . ... . .. ......... . 3600-381 0 lb.
Weigh t distribution,
at curb weight ..... .. . .... ....... . . .. . . ... ....... , . 5962 % front
at gross vehicle weight rating .... .. . ..... . . . . .. . 4951 % fron t
Trunk volume (SAE) Hatchback . .... . ..... .. . . . .. ........ . 14.9 cu. ft.
Hatchback, parcel shelf removed .... ... .. . . . ......... ... 19.1 cu. ft.
Sedan ... . . ... . . .. .. ....... . .. . ... .. .. . ..... ....... . 14.2 cu. ft.
Vehic le capacity weight, five
persons and 180 lb. luggage ... . .. . . .. .. . (422 kg) . .. ...... 930 lb
Max roof rack load .. .. ....... .. ... ....... (100 kg) .... . . . .. 220 lb
Max trailer weight
with trailer brakes ....... . . ... .. .. .. .. .. (900 kg) .. ...... 2,000 lb
without trailer brakes . ..... ..... .. .. . ... (450 kg) ... . . .. . 1,000 lb
Max trailer tongue weight .... ... . . .. . . . . . (90 kg) .. ....... 198 lb
weight variation depends on model. configuration and options.
Normally
Turbocharged
Aspirated
CSA2.0V6FTTX CSA2.0V6FNT3
135
4800
110 @ 5250
160 fl. lbs.
119 fl. lbs.
7.2: 1
9.25:1
2200:t 100 RPM 2500 :t 100 RPM
Ac tivates above 1450 RPM , Th roll le
Closed; deac t ivates below 1250
RPM
4.5 U.S. qts.
4 U.S. qts.
Unleaded 87
(91 RON min.)
NIA
Adjust plung er lo con tact thro tl le lever with engine operating at above
specification.
(Disconnect EGR on Tu rboctiargod engines.)
3000 RPM, engine under full load
01 L VISCOSITY
Hot weath er . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. SAE 10W40, API Service SE or SF
Normal .. (Alternat e: SAE 10W30) ... . SAE 10W40, API Service SE or SF
Cold Weather be low 0 F ... .......... SAE 5W20, API Service SE or SF
ENGINE
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Type .. . ..... . 4 cyl. 4 stroke In line OHC with continuous fuel Injection
Cylinder Bore . . . . ....... . . . .. .. . .. ....... . .. ....... . . .. . ... 3.543 '
Stroke .. . . .. . . . . . .. ....... ...... . . ..... . . .. ....... . .... . . 3.071 "
Displacement ... ... . . .... .. . . ..... . ........ . .. ... ....... 121 cu . in.
Order of Firing (Cylinder 1 nearest firewall) .. . . ...... .. ..... . . 1-342
FUEL SYSTEM
Type ....... . . . ...... . .... . . ....... ... ... Bosch K-Jetronic (CIS)
Fuel Pump ... ..... . . . .. ...... ........... .. .... Electric, in fuel lank
Fuel Tank: Capaci ty . .. . .. ..... . .. .. ..... .. ....... .. 16.6 U.S. gallons
Material .. . . ....... . .. .. HOPE (High densi ty polyethylene)
COOLIN G S't'STEM
NOTE! Tho Radiator air flow must not be blocked oft.
(10 liters)
Coolant volume incl. heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.5 U.S. qts., 8.8 l mporlal qts.
t90F
Thermostat opens at ........ . ....... ...... (88 C) . . .
Antllreezo .......Ethylene glycol. wllh aluminum corrosion protection
properties, 5070 0/o mixed wtlh water
Dayco
Gatos
Sa ab
DRIVE BELTS
15390
WaterpumpAlternator ....... 83 84 927 ....... . 8210
15495
Power Steeri ng ......... ..... 93 39 409 ....... 8216
Air Condllfon lng ..... ..... .. 93 44 623 ... ..... 8256 ...... I 7470
Type . ..... .... ......... .... . ...... .. 3speed wilh torque converter,
final drive and differentia l
1
Selector positions .. . . ......... .. .... .. ... ....... ... ... PRND2
011 volume, automatic transmiss ion . . ... . 8.5 U.S. qts, 7.2 Imperial qts.
(8.0 liters)
Grade of oil for automatic transmiss ion fluid ...... . Type "F"' (M2C33F)
(1.25 liters) 1.3 U.S. qts., 1.1 l mperlal Ot s.
011 Volume, final drive
.. .. EP oil SAE 80 In accordance with
.......
drive
final
lor
oll
of
Grade
APlGL5, or GL4
Primary gear rat io: Normally aspirated . . .. .... ..... ... ..... .. 0.97:1
Turbocharged ......... .. . ........ .. 0.878:1
Gear ralfos (transmission):
1st gear .. . . ..... .. ...... .. ..... . ... . . ....... ..... .. 2.39:1
2nd gear ........ .. . ..... .... .... .... .. ..... ...... .. ...... . 1.45:1
1: 1
3rd gear .... ... ...... .. ..... ... .... . .. .. ....... ... ... ..
1
Reverse gear ... . .. . ..... .... .. . ......... . .. ... . .. .... .. 2.09:
Final Drive ratio ..... ..... ....... ......... . .. ..... .. .... .. . 3.89:1
011 Specifica tions ......... .. ..... ....... ... ... .. .... SAE IOW30
Hydraulic clutch ......... ... . .. . ...... . ...... .. ... Slngfo dry pl.re
with sprlngl ood od hub
5Spoed
Goar ratios total (Includes primary and final ratios):
13.07 I
1sl gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 89 I
2nd gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 3-0 I
3rd gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 82 1
4th gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 08 1
5th gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15.34 I
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Shift Points For Economi cal Driving
High Aflftudo
Driving
S Speed
S Speed
(All)
Turbo
900, 900S
Gear Change
1sl to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
Speed
12mph
22mph
30mph
40mph
Speed
15mph
2Smph
40mph
45mph
Spood
18mph
28 mph
43 mph
48 mph
BRAKE SYSTEM
ko
1
f ootbr1
assist, two circuit system serving
diagonall y opposed pairs of wheels.
ld
Brake and clutch flu ld ......... . ......... ...... . .. DOT 4 Brake flu
Disc dl amotor:
. ......... ....... .. ...... .... (280mm) ......... 11.02
Front. .
Roar . . . . . ........ .. .. ... . . . .. ...... (269.5mm) ...... . .. 10.63"
Swept areas:
In.'
Front wheels ......... . . ...... .. .... .... (1432cm') . . ...... 222
In.
Rear wheels . . ... . ... ... .... ... .. ..... . (1095cm'} .. .... .. 170
in.'
392
.....
..
(2527cm')
.....
...
...
Total .. ..... .... ... .........
Handbrake ......... ........ . .... ..Mechanic al, acting on front discs
Brake pads ...... . .. . . . ..... ..... .... . . Use original equipment type;
semi-me tallics pads are only to be
fitted at the o~ter front positions.
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SUSPENSION
Suspension element s, front and rear .. .... .. .... ..... . . . Coll springs
Shock absorbers:
Type . . .. .. . .. . ........ . .. .... . . . .... .. . . .. Hydraulic, telescopic
(900S, Turbo-Gas pressure)
Maximum working stroke, fitted to car:
Front .... ... . . ........ ..... .. . ....... .... (96mm)
Rear . . .. . . . .. ... ... . . ..... ....... . . . . .. (158mrn)
Steering:
Steering gear . ..... .. ..... . . . . .. . ......... ........ Rack and pinion
Tool n (m.,11surod 01 rims) . . ... . . ...... (2 1mm) ... 0.08 0.04 in.
Castor
Cambor
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vottooo
........... .. ..... 12v
Battery C{lp.1c11y
... .. 60AH
.............. . ...... 1.1 HP
Star tor cnp11clly
Altorna1or, mn. ehrlrolng eurronl/vollago ....... . .... 72 Amps/14V
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Spark Plugs:
Typo . . .... ' .............. ......... NGK-BP 6ES; Champion N8Y;
Bosch W175 T30;
Thread .............. ... ....... ...... ... ...... ...... ... ..... M14
Tl'tread Leng th ....... . .. . ... . . ......... ... (8mm)
Tire dimensions:
ALL 900 (except Turbo 3-Dr.) . . .. . ... .... ... .. ... .. . ... 185/65 SR 15
900 Turbo 3Dr... . .... ........ . .. .... .... . ... .. ....... 195/60 HR 15
Compact Spare . . ...... ..... . .... . ... .. .... .. . . ... . T 115i70 01 5
Fu ses and relays .... ... .. .... .... . ... . See Technical Information
Section, Electrical System.
Light Bulbs:
Po wer
SAE
Trade No. Quantity
65/55W
65155W
6052
H-6052
21/5W
21/5W
21/5W
5W
21W
21W
21W
5W
1157
1157
1157
67
1156
1156
1156
Interior fighting:
Dome
Rear-view mirror
Glove compartment
Luggage compartment
2
2
2
2
2
Other lighting:
Instruments
Ignition switch
Heating and ventilation con1rol
Cigarette ligh ter
Ash tray
3W
2W
1.2W
1.2W
1.2W
161
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2
1
1
1
1
2
2
10W
5W
5W
10W
Switch llghtlng:
Light switch
1 2W
Hazard warning llashers
1 2W
Electrically heated rear window 1.2W
Control lights:
Charging
2W
011 pressure
1.2w
Brakes
1.2w
Direction Indicators
1.2W
Electrically heated rear window 1.2W
High beam
1.2w
Handbrake
1.2w
Seat belts
1.2w
Fuel tank
1.2W
I
I
1
2
I
1
1
1
1
TOOL KIT
Jack with crank handle
Tool kit comprising:
Combination pilers
Phillps screwdriver
Screwdriver
Sockel wrench for wheel nuls
Socket wrench for spark pl ugs
Socket screw key for removing and installing front passenger seal .
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F. Identification Numbers
Please quote the vehlc lo ldonllflcallon numbers (V.l.N.) In
all correspondence concerning your vehicle
TRIM COLOUR
DOI .
Trim Code
Transmission Number,
Automatic Transmission
..
40
.._
...,
"'il W
V.l.N. Punched In
Car Body
G. Consumer Information
l lollowfng information Is provided In accordance with the requirements of tho Code of Federal Regulations, Part 575 - Consumer Information as it pertains
Iv .-aab automobiles. Procedures established by the National Highway Tralflc Saloly Administrati on arc used in conducting lhe tests and th e Information may
be used for comparison with other makes.
A. Fully Operational
Service Brake
170
Maximum Load
190
c.
380
270
Maximum Load
'
0
'
'
400
300
200
Stopping Distance in Feet from 60 mph
'
100
500
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This table lists the tire size designations recommended by Saab for use on the vehicles to which it applies, with the
recommended inflation pressure tor maximum loading and the tire reserve load for each of the tires listed. The tire reserve
load indicated is met by each vehicle to which this table applies.
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FRONT
REAR
TIRE
RESERVE
LOAD
PERCENTAGE'
195/60 HR 15
30
32
18.4% (3Dr.)
185/65 SR 15
30
32
RECOMMENDED
TIRE SIZE
DESIGNATIONS
19.3o/o (3Dr.)
17. 1o/o (4Dr.)
The difference, expressed as a percentage of tire load rating, between (a) the
load rating of a tire at the vehicle manufacturer's recommended inflation pres
sure at maximum loaded vehicle weight and (b) the load imposed upon the tire by
the vehicle at that condition.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to 1owos1 .iro A., B, C, and thoy roprosenl the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under con trolled conditions on specified oovornmcnl test surfaces o f asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned lo this tire Is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) trac tion.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are A (the highest), 8 , and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning:
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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MAl ~T ENANCE
A. Scheduled Maintenance
MAINTENAN CE SCHEDULE
44
-~
g
t>
1l
"'
"
1,000
Ml.
Break In
Service
..
X-Every 15,000
m iles.
..
X- Every 30,000
miles. (1 a.
..... . .
Evaporative Emission Controlled Fuel System Check luel llller cap, vont !Ines, canlsler, and
conneclions for wear, deterioration and/or damage
which could cause leakage. Tighten any loose
connectidn s and/or replace any leaking components.
X-Every 30.000
miles.(1b.
X-Every 30,000
miles. (1c.
X-At 60,000 miles
or 48 mos. and
every 12 mos.
I herea fter.
1. Under the following severe driving conditions. replace every 15.000 miles:
a. Spa rk Plugs-Extensive Idling, slop-and-go driving. towing, high speed driving, driving in cold c limates over repea ted snort trips wflhout suHicien l
engi ne warm-up.
b. A ir Cleaner-Dusty conditions.
c. Fuel Filler-Dusty conditions or II c logged (accompanied by an increase in fuel pump operating noise level).
3. These columns refer to provisions of l hc California Emission Contr ol System Warra nty and apply only to residents of Cali lornia.
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-3
-~
"'
1.000
Mi.
Break In
Service
........... ........ ..
X- Every 60,000
miles.
X- At 60,000 miles
or 48 mos. and
every 12 mos.
ihereafter.
X- Every 60,000
miles.
..
.
.
......
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...
(2.
2. Under sevcro oporntlng condlllon s (dusty condrtlo ns. frequent trailer tow ing or mountain driving, ex tensive idling. s topandgo driving, driving In cold
c lfmn los over repeated short trips without sufficient eng ine warmup), change every 5.000 miles or 4 months (Turbos-3750 miles or 4 mon ths). whichever
comes flrst.
3. These columns retor 10 provisions ot the Call lornla Emission Control System Warranty and app ly only 10 residen ts of California.
3
,_,_
"i
~
.
.
1,000
Ml.
Brook In
Sorvlco
X- At 60,000 miles
(and whenever the
vehicle is relocated
for a prolonged period
of operation at a
different altitude).
X- Every 60,000
miles.
.
.
...
..... .
..
Check operation.
...
.. . . . ..
X- Every 15,000
miles.
X- Every 15,000
miles.
3. These columns reler to provisions or l he Call lorn la Emi ssion Control Sy stem Wa rranty and apply only to residents or California.
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B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
VBelts-Check; if necessary adjust tension or
replace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
. .
. ....
X- At 30,000 miles
or 24 mos. and
every 15,000 miles
or 12 months
thereafter.
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1,000
Ml.
Break In
Sorvlco
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
(continued)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
..
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Gearbox Oil Level -Chock; add os necessary.
.....
x
x
x
4
1,000
Mi.
Break In
Service
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
(continued)
ELECTRJCAL SYSTEM
Battery- Check electrolyte level (batteries with 1111
caps). Tighten cable terminals and coat with
petroleum jelly. . .. . ....... .......... ..... .. .. ..
. . . .. .. . .. . .. . . . . .
x
50
. . ..
..
.. . .. . . . .
Upper and Lower Ball Joints and TleRod EndsCheck both sides of vehicle for wear. Also check
s teering gear universal joint. Correct any unsafe
condition ..... ........ . . . ....... . . . .. . .. .. . .. ..
x
x
1,000
Ml.
Break In
Service
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
(continued)
x
x
..
. .. . . . . . ... .
. .. .
x
x
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1,000
Mi.
Break In
Service
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
(continued)
X- Repeat, if
necessar~whenever
.. . ...... ...
X- Every 30,000
miles or 24 months.
MISCELLANEOUS
Change ventilation air filter (except 900 with A/C)
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x
12-14 months and
24-26 months after
purchase.
B. General Information
ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. Engine will not st art- st arter cranks engine
in normal manner
A. No fuel In tank.
B. Fuel pump not running-blown fuse, cor
roded connections, faulty relay or discon
nected lead wire.
C. No spark at spark plugs.
a. Loose electrical connections.
b. Moisture or cracks In distributor cap.
D. Engine flooded-spark plugs fouled with
gasoline.
APPEARANCE CARE
Care of paintwork
To keep Its gloss and fin ish, the paint work
needs proper care. II the paintwork Is damaged,
e.g. by a llytng stone, the spot can be cleaned
and covered w ith atrdrylng touchup painl.
Touchup in the standard Saab colors can be
purchased from your Saab dealer.
Washing
The car should be washed frequ ently. When It is
new, it should be washed by hand using only
cold water and a clean, soft brush attached to a
hose. Automatic car washes should be avoided
during the first few months. After five to six
months the paintwork has hardened and to
make washing easier, a car shampoo or mild
washing-up l iquld may b e added to the water,
which may be warm but not hol. Even the under
body should be washed regularly and special
attention should be given lo the wheel hous
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Seat belts
Care of Carpets
Polishing
The general rule Is that synthetic enamel should
not be polished until It rs absolutely necessary.
In any event, II should not be polished until it
has aged properly, which takes live or six
months. Never use a polish containing abrasive
subst ances on a new car. Only after some years
will this be necessary to remove oxide and other
deposits. The paintwork must be thoroughly
cleaned before being polished as otherwi se it
may be scratched.
A new car must not be w axed until th e
pal ntwork is at least five or six months old.
Maintenance of undercoating
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Care of Upholstery
The fabric upholstery may be effectively
cleaned with a cloth moistened In soap solu
lion. Use lukewarm water.
Grease and oil stains can be removed with a
commercial solvent formulated tor this purpose.
Wet stains such as oll or softdrlnks should be
dried up Immediately with an absorbing paper
or similar material. Then apply a stai n remover.
Plastic surfaces can be easily cleaned with
lukewarm water and a synthetic detergent. A
semlstlff brush may be used.
RUST PREVENTION
What causes rust?
Steel body panels of automobiles are subject to
rusting whenever air and moisture manage to
pene tra te the protective finish, and body panels
moy rust through If the process Is unchecked.
Rusting can occur wherever water Is trapped or
whore the car's panels are continuously damp.
Oamage to paint and undercoating by stones,
ornvol and minor accidents Immediately exPosos rnetal lo air and moisture.
Road salts used for de-icing will collect on the
bottom of the ca r and promote rusting.
Arons ol the country with high humidity have
oroot poten tial for rust problems, especially
whoro 1011 is used on roads or there is moist sea
alt
lnduatrlol pollutlon (fallout) may also damage
palrll ond promote rusting.
Preventive maintenance
The following procedures are necessary to help
protect against rusting. Refer also to the terms
and conditions of th o Corrosion Perforation
Warranly described In the warranty booklet.
1. Wasti tho car frequently, and wax at lea st
twice a year.
Under adverse conditions, where there Is a
rapid build-up of dirt, sand or road salt, wash
your car at least once a week. After extreme
exposure to salted snow or slush, evidenced
by a while film on the car, wash the car Immediately.
OWNER ASSISTANCE
Flat towing
The 900 Is equipped with towing lugs at the
lront and rear. Flat towing over long distances is
not recommended. Check applicable state and
local laws to determine If flat towing is permit
ted
Proceed care fu lly and never exceed the speed
limll applicable to vehicles In low. Try to keep
the tow-line taut 10 prevent sudden jerking. Re
member lhot power-assisted braking does not
function whon 1he engine Is switched off. Con
sequontly, cons iderably greater force than
usual wlll hove to be applied to the brake pedal.
If a car with automatic transmission has to be
towed, lho l ollowlng rules must be observed:
1. Tho soloc tor must be at N.
2. Tho tr ansmission ca so must be filled with oil
to tho correct level.
3. Tho maximum sale towing speed for cars
with ou tomalic transmission Is 25 mph (40
kml h)
4. Tho maximum recommended towing dis
tan co la 2530 miles (50 km). If tho car has to
bo towed 11ny greater distance, the front
wheels mull bo llltod off tho ground.
5. An onglno with outomolfc tronsmlsson cannot bo llllltod by towing or pushing
Service lnfonnation
Service Manuals for Saab vehicles can be or
dered lhrough the dealer. The complete 900
Manual Is comprised of ten paperbound sec
lions i n two ringtype binders. Sec lions may be
ordered i ndividually.
A list of authorized sales and se rvice dealers Is
available from your local Saab dealer for those
planning to travel In the United States and
Canada.
Eastern Region:
P.O. Box 697
Orange. CT 06477
(203) 7955671
Central Region:
10415 United Parkway
Schlller Park, IL 60176
(312) 671-4920
Western Region:
1225 East Artesia Blvd.
P.O. Box 6202
Carson, CA 90746
(2 13) 5373901
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NOTES
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Y. ..,' '
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NOTES
58
NOTES
IV. IN DEX
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 38
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 29, 37
Air Conditioning . . .......... ... 14
Battery . ..... .............. . . . 30
Belt Tension, Alternator . . . . . . . . . 30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 37
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 37
Break-In ... . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . ... 17
Bulbs, changing .. . ... . ...... 31, 39
Carpets, cleaning ...... .. . ... . . 54
Clock . . .............. ....... . 10
Continuous Injection System . . . .. 25
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Crankcase Emission Control
System . . ... .. . . . . . .. . . ... . . 24
Dipstick, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Drain Cocks, Coolant ... .. .. . ... 22
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . 24
Emissions Systems Maintenance
Program ... .. . ........ .. . . . . 45
Engine .......... ... . ....... 21 , 36
Engine 011 Capacity ............. 36
Evaporative Emission Control
System . ... . .... . .. ......... 25
FrontWheol Allgnmont . . . . . . . . 38
, , , . . . . . 22
Fuel Fiiter . . .
Fuel Recommondollon . . . . 19
Fuel System . . . . . . . 36
...... 32
Fuses . . . . . . . .
Gear Changing, Economy Shift
. 16, 17
Points . .
12
.
Gear Positions
. . . . . 53
Gear Inform ation
, , . . 33
Handbrake . . . .
Hazard Warning Switch . 11
Headlights AdJustrn ont . . . . 31
Heating and Vonlllotlon ... , . 14
. . . 3
Hood Lock .
40
Identification Numbora
Ignition Switch and Ooar
11
Level Lock . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Timing ............... 36
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Jacking Vehicle ......... . ... 35
Key . . . ...................... 2
Kick-down, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lambda Control System . . . . . . . . 26
Light Bulbs . .. .... . .. . .... .... 39
Luggage Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Manual Transmission ... . .. . . . .. 37
Oil Changing, Engine ...... 21, 36, 46
Oil Changing, Transmission ... 37, 49
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Paintwork, Care of .............. 53
Power Steering ..... .. .. . ... . . . 33
Power Steering, Fluid . . . ....... . 38
Rear Seat . .. ... . ..... . .. . . ... . . 3
Regular Maintenance Program ... 48
Rust Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Relays ...... ... . . ... . . .. . ..... 32
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Seat Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 44
Service Record Retention . . . . . . . . 44
Spark Plugs ....... ... . . . ..... . 38
Specifications . ... . ...... ... . .. 36
Starting and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tire Changing . .. . . . .......... . 34
Tire Pressure . . . . .. ... . ... .. .. 38
Towing by Tow Truck . .. . .. .. . ... 55
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting Engine . ... . . .. . 53
Upholstery, Care of ... . .. . . . . .. 54
Valve Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wheels and Tires . . ... . .. ... . 34, 38
Windshield W ipers and
Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 30
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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AN INTRODUCTION TO SAABSCAN IA
Saab automobi les are designed and manufactured by the Saab Car Division of SaabScania
AB, one of Sweden's largest and most diversified companies. SaabScan ia's three other
operating divisions produce diesel trucks and buses, specialized aircraft and aerospace
products, and industrial fluid controls. Serving all of these divisions is Scandinavia's largest
research and development organization for advanced technology.
Saab-Scania's automotive origins date back to 1897 when the 'first Swedish factory-bui lt
passenger car was produced by the company which was later to become the current Scania
Division. In addition to its present mainstay, truck and bus production, the Scania Division
has, since 1972, been responsible for development and manufacture of the modern 2.0 liter
OHC four cylinder engine which powers the Saab 900 models. Scania's heavy duty vehicle
experience contributed to the introduction of the award winning turbocharged version in
1977.
Manufacture of cars under the Saab name commenced in 1949 with the introduction of the
Saab 92, the first in a succession of models renowned for their front wheel drive, innovative
engineering and performance character. The main production plant for the current Saab 900
line is in Trollhattan, Sweden (near Gothenburg) where design, development and testing
facilities are also located. For certain markets, Saabs are also assembled in Arl<>v, Sweden;
and Uusikaupunki, Finland. A modern, highly automated central spare parts warehouse
serving Saab distributors worldwide is located in Nykoping (near Stockholm).
Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles and spare parts in the United States are
handled exclusively by Saab-Scania of America, headquartered in Orange, Connecticut.
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I
SAMlsc:ANIA
OF AMERICA, INC.
SAAB DRIVE
ORANGE, CONNECTICUT 06477
Engine Families
s s
S G 003
I. CRANKCASE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Crankcase
Exhaust Manifold
Camshaft Cover
Oil trap and llame arrestor
Nipple with orifice
6. Hose
7. Inlet Manifol d
8. Air cleaner adapter
except turbo
ll
1. Fuel Tank
2. Fuel Tank Vent Li nes
3. Ventllatlon Line to Charcoal
Canister
4. Inlet Air
5. Ch arcoal Canis ter
6. Fu el Distri but or
7. Air Cleaner
8. Inlet Air and Gas
Vapors
9. Inlet Vapors
10. Check Valve
11. Pressure Valve
12. Rollover Valve
1. Fuel Tank
2. Fu el Pump
3. Fu ol Accumulator
4 . Fuel Fiiter
5. Fuel Distribu tor
6. Warm Up Regula tor
7. Air Flow Sensor Plat e
8.
9.
tO.
11.
12.
13.
14.
25
5
C. ThreeWay Catalyst
26
5~109
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
t'.l
?l o
c:::J
0
0
F. EGA System
Exhaust gas roclrculatlon (EGA) Is empl oyed to
reduce th e formation of oxides of ni trogen by
Introducing a small amount of Inert gas (ex
haust) to the Intake charge to lower tho poak
combustion temperature. Exhau st gases are
routed from the cylinder head through a valve
controlled by Intake and manlfold vacuum and
are introduced Into tho Intake manifold. A ther
mostatic valve delays system operation until
the engine Is warm.
The EGA system on Turbo models employs a
single port control slgnal whlle the normally
aspirated engines have a two port control
pickup at the throttle housing.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
EGA Valve
Vacuum Signal Thermostatic Valve
Exhaust Manifold
Inlet Manilold
EGA Pipe
Two Port Outlet (Single port, 900 Turbo)
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28
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Turbocharger
Exhaust Turbine
Compressor Wheel
Charge Pressure Regulator (wastegate)
Wastegate actuator
Overpressure safety switch
Throttle plate
Fuel Injection system
Exhaust manifold
Exhaust pipe
TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
The dipstick ls located on the right hand side of
the engine. The oll level should be between the
MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick. To add oil,
pour the oil Into the dipstick pipe. The clutch
fluid Is supplied from the brake fluid reservoir.
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B. Electrical System
BATIE RY
The battery is one of the mos t Important componen ts In the car and mus t, therefore, be care
fully maintained. The electrolyte should be level
with the lower edge of the filler pipes. Top up as
necessary using distilled water only.
In the case of cars that are equipped with a
maintenance-free ba ttery, the electrolyte level
does not need checking.
ALTERNATOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Inspect and clean tho rubber blades ol the wind
shield at regul ar Intervals. Methyl Alcohol Is
recommended for clean Ing. If the blades show
signs of wear, they should be replaced. 400 mm.
(16 In.) blades are specified.
The battery charge should be checked at regular Intervals. This Is especially i mportant during
the w inter when the capacity drops due 10 low
temperatures.
Never connect tho battery cables to the wrong
terminals.
BOOSTER CABLE
CABLE CONNECTIONS
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To st art a vehicle with a discharged battery using a booster battery or another vehicle connect
booster cables as follows:
A. Connec t one booster cable from the postlive( +)terminal of one batt ery to the posl
live (+)terminal ot the other battery.
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J
Washers
The reservoi r holds 6.5 U.S. quarts. Fiii up with
washer fluid and water. Tho spray nozzles con
slst of rotatable balls; to adjust the direction of
the Jet. Insert a needle In tho hole of the nozzle.
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Rating,
Amperes
8
8
8
8
25
16
5
Position
Name
Blank
A
BC
Acee!. Enrichment
Time relay
Acee!. Enrichment
0
Pulse Relay
Oecel System
E
Relay (Manuals)
F
Hot Start Pulse
Relay
G
Cold/Hot St art
Ground Relay
H
Engine Speed
Relay (Turbo)
Name
Part Number
AB
Headlfght Relay
Rear Window Def.
Relay
Air condi tioning
Re lay
Ignition Lock Relay
Fuel Pump/RPM
Llmller Rel ay
(Turbo)
Fuel Pump Relay
(except turbo)
Blank
Cooling Fan (AC)
Relay
Horn Relay
8562100
8522310
Part Number
8575151
8574618
E
FG
8574899
8568271
8533176
8578346
J
K
16
8
8
8
5
5
16
8
16
25
16
8
8
8
16
WIRING DIAGRAMS
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Rel ays
There are two relay panels locatod on l he Inner
left front fender. Depending on equlp111ont varia
lions they may contain up to 16 relays.
The front panel houses the followlnQ relays:
Wiring diagrams are given In the Saab 900 Service Manual, Section 3.
I A'
8572190
8572943
8579484
8539728
8522310
8522310
STEERING
All Saab 900's have rack and pinion type
steering with power assist.
Check the fluid level in the servo reservoi r reg u
larly. with the engine off. The dipstick in tho
reservoir cap is graduated separately for cold
and warm lluld. 11 the car has reached Its normal
running temperature, lhe fluid level shoul d be
between tho marks lor warm (A) and cold (B). II
the fluid level is checked when the car ls cold,
the level should be between the cold fluid (B)
mark and the tip of the dipstick (C). Top up with
fluid labled "GM Power steering fluid". DO NOT
USE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
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Tire Pressures
Check lire pressures regularly.
Adjust tire pressures to suit the load and speed
normal lor the car. See lire pressure table, Specifications Section. The recommended pres
sures are for tires when cold. Never reduce the
pressure when the tire ls warm. If lire pressures
are checked when the ti res are warm lhen the
pressure should only be Increased. Incorrect
tires. See tire and wheel appl!cations chart ,
Specifications Section.
Wear Indicators
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Winter tires
WHEEL CHANGING
Tire Rotation
The lront-wheol drive causes the fron t ti res to
wear more than th e rear ti res. ti It Is desired to
have the ti res wear evenly, they should bo
exchanged tront to rear alt er a cert ain period of
driving so that the least worn lires are at l he
front. By switching th e tires In this man nor, tho
service Ille of all lour tires will rem ain approxl
mately equal. Make sure that th e tires are al
ways rotated In the same di rection- the lelt
front wheel should l hus change place with tho
left rear wheel. Do not change rad ial ti res side
to side.
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E. Specifications
GENERAL
Overall lenglh Incl bumpers . ....... . .... (4764mm)
Overall width ....... ... ... . .. . .. .. ... . . (1 690mm)
Overall height (empt y) ... . . .. .. . ...... . . . (1420m m)
Road clearance'(at curb weight) .. . ..... . .. (150mm)
Track, front wheels .. . . .. ..... ..... . .... (1430mm)
Track, rear wheels .... . . . . .. . . ..... . ..... (1440mm)
Wheelbase . .. ..... . . . . . . .. . .... . . .. .. (2517mm)
Turning radius . ..... ... . . .. ... . . ... . .... .. . (5.6m)
.. .... .. 187.6"
. . . . .... . . 66.5'
.. .. ... . . 55.9~
. .... ... .. 6 "
. ... . .. . . 56.3"
.. . .. . ... 56.7 "
... .. . ... 99. t .
... .. . ... 220.5"
WEIGHT
Curb weight . . .... ... ..... . . ..... . . ..... .. ........... 25842859 lb.
Gross vehicle we ight rati ng ..... . ... . .. ......... . 3600-381 0 lb.
Weigh t distribution,
at curb weight ..... .. . .... ....... . . .. . . ... ....... , . 5962 % front
at gross vehicle weight rating .... .. . ..... . . . . .. . 4951 % fron t
Trunk volume (SAE) Hatchback . .... . ..... .. . . . .. ........ . 14.9 cu. ft.
Hatchback, parcel shelf removed .... ... .. . . . ......... ... 19.1 cu. ft.
Sedan ... . . ... . . .. .. ....... . .. . ... .. .. . ..... ....... . 14.2 cu. ft.
Vehic le capacity weight, five
persons and 180 lb. luggage ... . .. . . .. .. . (422 kg) . .. ...... 930 lb
Max roof rack load .. .. ....... .. ... ....... (100 kg) .... . . . .. 220 lb
Max trailer weight
with trailer brakes ....... . . ... .. .. .. .. .. (900 kg) .. ...... 2,000 lb
without trailer brakes . ..... ..... .. .. . ... (450 kg) ... . . .. . 1,000 lb
Max trailer tongue weight .... ... . . .. . . . . . (90 kg) .. ....... 198 lb
weight variation depends on model. configuration and options.
Normally
Turbocharged
Aspirated
CSA2.0V6FTTX CSA2.0V6FNT3
135
4800
110 @ 5250
160 fl. lbs.
119 fl. lbs.
7.2: 1
9.25:1
2200:t 100 RPM 2500 :t 100 RPM
Ac tivates above 1450 RPM , Th roll le
Closed; deac t ivates below 1250
RPM
4.5 U.S. qts.
4 U.S. qts.
Unleaded 87
(91 RON min.)
NIA
Adjust plung er lo con tact thro tl le lever with engine operating at above
specification.
(Disconnect EGR on Tu rboctiargod engines.)
3000 RPM, engine under full load
01 L VISCOSITY
Hot weath er . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. SAE 10W40, API Service SE or SF
Normal .. (Alternat e: SAE 10W30) ... . SAE 10W40, API Service SE or SF
Cold Weather be low 0 F ... .......... SAE 5W20, API Service SE or SF
ENGINE
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Type .. . ..... . 4 cyl. 4 stroke In line OHC with continuous fuel Injection
Cylinder Bore . . . . ....... . . . .. .. . .. ....... . .. ....... . . .. . ... 3.543 '
Stroke .. . . .. . . . . . .. ....... ...... . . ..... . . .. ....... . .... . . 3.071 "
Displacement ... ... . . .... .. . . ..... . ........ . .. ... ....... 121 cu . in.
Order of Firing (Cylinder 1 nearest firewall) .. . . ...... .. ..... . . 1-342
FUEL SYSTEM
Type ....... . . . ...... . .... . . ....... ... ... Bosch K-Jetronic (CIS)
Fuel Pump ... ..... . . . .. ...... ........... .. .... Electric, in fuel lank
Fuel Tank: Capaci ty . .. . .. ..... . .. .. ..... .. ....... .. 16.6 U.S. gallons
Material .. . . ....... . .. .. HOPE (High densi ty polyethylene)
COOLIN G S't'STEM
NOTE! Tho Radiator air flow must not be blocked oft.
(10 liters)
Coolant volume incl. heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.5 U.S. qts., 8.8 l mporlal qts.
t90F
Thermostat opens at ........ . ....... ...... (88 C) . . .
Antllreezo .......Ethylene glycol. wllh aluminum corrosion protection
properties, 5070 0/o mixed wtlh water
Dayco
Gatos
Sa ab
DRIVE BELTS
15390
WaterpumpAlternator ....... 83 84 927 ....... . 8210
15495
Power Steeri ng ......... ..... 93 39 409 ....... 8216
Air Condllfon lng ..... ..... .. 93 44 623 ... ..... 8256 ...... I 7470
Type . ..... .... ......... .... . ...... .. 3speed wilh torque converter,
final drive and differentia l
1
Selector positions .. . . ......... .. .... .. ... ....... ... ... PRND2
011 volume, automatic transmiss ion . . ... . 8.5 U.S. qts, 7.2 Imperial qts.
(8.0 liters)
Grade of oil for automatic transmiss ion fluid ...... . Type "F"' (M2C33F)
(1.25 liters) 1.3 U.S. qts., 1.1 l mperlal Ot s.
011 Volume, final drive
.. .. EP oil SAE 80 In accordance with
.......
drive
final
lor
oll
of
Grade
APlGL5, or GL4
Primary gear rat io: Normally aspirated . . .. .... ..... ... ..... .. 0.97:1
Turbocharged ......... .. . ........ .. 0.878:1
Gear ralfos (transmission):
1st gear .. . . ..... .. ...... .. ..... . ... . . ....... ..... .. 2.39:1
2nd gear ........ .. . ..... .... .... .... .. ..... ...... .. ...... . 1.45:1
1: 1
3rd gear .... ... ...... .. ..... ... .... . .. .. ....... ... ... ..
1
Reverse gear ... . .. . ..... .... .. . ......... . .. ... . .. .... .. 2.09:
Final Drive ratio ..... ..... ....... ......... . .. ..... .. .... .. . 3.89:1
011 Specifica tions ......... .. ..... ....... ... ... .. .... SAE IOW30
Hydraulic clutch ......... ... . .. . ...... . ...... .. ... Slngfo dry pl.re
with sprlngl ood od hub
5Spoed
Goar ratios total (Includes primary and final ratios):
13.07 I
1sl gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 89 I
2nd gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 3-0 I
3rd gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 82 1
4th gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 08 1
5th gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15.34 I
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Shift Points For Economi cal Driving
High Aflftudo
Driving
S Speed
S Speed
(All)
Turbo
900, 900S
Gear Change
1sl to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
Speed
12mph
22mph
30mph
40mph
Speed
15mph
2Smph
40mph
45mph
Spood
18mph
28 mph
43 mph
48 mph
BRAKE SYSTEM
ko
1
f ootbr1
assist, two circuit system serving
diagonall y opposed pairs of wheels.
ld
Brake and clutch flu ld ......... . ......... ...... . .. DOT 4 Brake flu
Disc dl amotor:
. ......... ....... .. ...... .... (280mm) ......... 11.02
Front. .
Roar . . . . . ........ .. .. ... . . . .. ...... (269.5mm) ...... . .. 10.63"
Swept areas:
In.'
Front wheels ......... . . ...... .. .... .... (1432cm') . . ...... 222
In.
Rear wheels . . ... . ... ... .... ... .. ..... . (1095cm'} .. .... .. 170
in.'
392
.....
..
(2527cm')
.....
...
...
Total .. ..... .... ... .........
Handbrake ......... ........ . .... ..Mechanic al, acting on front discs
Brake pads ...... . .. . . . ..... ..... .... . . Use original equipment type;
semi-me tallics pads are only to be
fitted at the o~ter front positions.
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SUSPENSION
Suspension element s, front and rear .. .... .. .... ..... . . . Coll springs
Shock absorbers:
Type . . .. .. . .. . ........ . .. .... . . . .... .. . . .. Hydraulic, telescopic
(900S, Turbo-Gas pressure)
Maximum working stroke, fitted to car:
Front .... ... . . ........ ..... .. . ....... .... (96mm)
Rear . . .. . . . .. ... ... . . ..... ....... . . . . .. (158mrn)
Steering:
Steering gear . ..... .. ..... . . . . .. . ......... ........ Rack and pinion
Tool n (m.,11surod 01 rims) . . ... . . ...... (2 1mm) ... 0.08 0.04 in.
Castor
Cambor
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vottooo
........... .. ..... 12v
Battery C{lp.1c11y
... .. 60AH
.............. . ...... 1.1 HP
Star tor cnp11clly
Altorna1or, mn. ehrlrolng eurronl/vollago ....... . .... 72 Amps/14V
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Spark Plugs:
Typo . . .... ' .............. ......... NGK-BP 6ES; Champion N8Y;
Bosch W175 T30;
Thread .............. ... ....... ...... ... ...... ...... ... ..... M14
Tl'tread Leng th ....... . .. . ... . . ......... ... (8mm)
Tire dimensions:
ALL 900 (except Turbo 3-Dr.) . . .. . ... .... ... .. ... .. . ... 185/65 SR 15
900 Turbo 3Dr... . .... ........ . .. .... .... . ... .. ....... 195/60 HR 15
Compact Spare . . ...... ..... . .... . ... .. .... .. . . ... . T 115i70 01 5
Fu ses and relays .... ... .. .... .... . ... . See Technical Information
Section, Electrical System.
Light Bulbs:
Po wer
SAE
Trade No. Quantity
65/55W
65155W
6052
H-6052
21/5W
21/5W
21/5W
5W
21W
21W
21W
5W
1157
1157
1157
67
1156
1156
1156
Interior fighting:
Dome
Rear-view mirror
Glove compartment
Luggage compartment
2
2
2
2
2
Other lighting:
Instruments
Ignition switch
Heating and ventilation con1rol
Cigarette ligh ter
Ash tray
3W
2W
1.2W
1.2W
1.2W
161
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2
1
1
1
1
2
2
10W
5W
5W
10W
Switch llghtlng:
Light switch
1 2W
Hazard warning llashers
1 2W
Electrically heated rear window 1.2W
Control lights:
Charging
2W
011 pressure
1.2w
Brakes
1.2w
Direction Indicators
1.2W
Electrically heated rear window 1.2W
High beam
1.2w
Handbrake
1.2w
Seat belts
1.2w
Fuel tank
1.2W
I
I
1
2
I
1
1
1
1
TOOL KIT
Jack with crank handle
Tool kit comprising:
Combination pilers
Phillps screwdriver
Screwdriver
Sockel wrench for wheel nuls
Socket wrench for spark pl ugs
Socket screw key for removing and installing front passenger seal .
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F. Identification Numbers
Please quote the vehlc lo ldonllflcallon numbers (V.l.N.) In
all correspondence concerning your vehicle
TRIM COLOUR
DOI .
Trim Code
Transmission Number,
Automatic Transmission
..
40
.._
...,
"'il W
V.l.N. Punched In
Car Body
G. Consumer Information
l lollowfng information Is provided In accordance with the requirements of tho Code of Federal Regulations, Part 575 - Consumer Information as it pertains
Iv .-aab automobiles. Procedures established by the National Highway Tralflc Saloly Administrati on arc used in conducting lhe tests and th e Information may
be used for comparison with other makes.
A. Fully Operational
Service Brake
170
Maximum Load
190
c.
380
270
Maximum Load
'
0
'
'
400
300
200
Stopping Distance in Feet from 60 mph
'
100
500
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This table lists the tire size designations recommended by Saab for use on the vehicles to which it applies, with the
recommended inflation pressure tor maximum loading and the tire reserve load for each of the tires listed. The tire reserve
load indicated is met by each vehicle to which this table applies.
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FRONT
REAR
TIRE
RESERVE
LOAD
PERCENTAGE'
195/60 HR 15
30
32
18.4% (3Dr.)
185/65 SR 15
30
32
RECOMMENDED
TIRE SIZE
DESIGNATIONS
19.3o/o (3Dr.)
17. 1o/o (4Dr.)
The difference, expressed as a percentage of tire load rating, between (a) the
load rating of a tire at the vehicle manufacturer's recommended inflation pres
sure at maximum loaded vehicle weight and (b) the load imposed upon the tire by
the vehicle at that condition.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to 1owos1 .iro A., B, C, and thoy roprosenl the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under con trolled conditions on specified oovornmcnl test surfaces o f asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned lo this tire Is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) trac tion.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are A (the highest), 8 , and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning:
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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MAl ~T ENANCE
A. Scheduled Maintenance
MAINTENAN CE SCHEDULE
44
-~
g
t>
1l
"'
"
1,000
Ml.
Break In
Service
..
X-Every 15,000
m iles.
..
X- Every 30,000
miles. (1 a.
..... . .
Evaporative Emission Controlled Fuel System Check luel llller cap, vont !Ines, canlsler, and
conneclions for wear, deterioration and/or damage
which could cause leakage. Tighten any loose
connectidn s and/or replace any leaking components.
X-Every 30.000
miles.(1b.
X-Every 30,000
miles. (1c.
X-At 60,000 miles
or 48 mos. and
every 12 mos.
I herea fter.
1. Under the following severe driving conditions. replace every 15.000 miles:
a. Spa rk Plugs-Extensive Idling, slop-and-go driving. towing, high speed driving, driving in cold c limates over repea ted snort trips wflhout suHicien l
engi ne warm-up.
b. A ir Cleaner-Dusty conditions.
c. Fuel Filler-Dusty conditions or II c logged (accompanied by an increase in fuel pump operating noise level).
3. These columns refer to provisions of l hc California Emission Contr ol System Warra nty and apply only to residents of Cali lornia.
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-3
-~
"'
1.000
Mi.
Break In
Service
........... ........ ..
X- Every 60,000
miles.
X- At 60,000 miles
or 48 mos. and
every 12 mos.
ihereafter.
X- Every 60,000
miles.
..
.
.
......
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...
(2.
2. Under sevcro oporntlng condlllon s (dusty condrtlo ns. frequent trailer tow ing or mountain driving, ex tensive idling. s topandgo driving, driving In cold
c lfmn los over repeated short trips without sufficient eng ine warmup), change every 5.000 miles or 4 months (Turbos-3750 miles or 4 mon ths). whichever
comes flrst.
3. These columns retor 10 provisions ot the Call lornla Emission Control System Warranty and app ly only 10 residen ts of California.
3
,_,_
"i
~
.
.
1,000
Ml.
Brook In
Sorvlco
X- At 60,000 miles
(and whenever the
vehicle is relocated
for a prolonged period
of operation at a
different altitude).
X- Every 60,000
miles.
.
.
...
..... .
..
Check operation.
...
.. . . . ..
X- Every 15,000
miles.
X- Every 15,000
miles.
3. These columns reler to provisions or l he Call lorn la Emi ssion Control Sy stem Wa rranty and apply only to residents or California.
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B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
VBelts-Check; if necessary adjust tension or
replace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
. .
. ....
X- At 30,000 miles
or 24 mos. and
every 15,000 miles
or 12 months
thereafter.
48
1,000
Ml.
Break In
Sorvlco
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
(continued)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
..
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Gearbox Oil Level -Chock; add os necessary.
.....
x
x
x
4
1,000
Mi.
Break In
Service
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
(continued)
ELECTRJCAL SYSTEM
Battery- Check electrolyte level (batteries with 1111
caps). Tighten cable terminals and coat with
petroleum jelly. . .. . ....... .......... ..... .. .. ..
. . . .. .. . .. . .. . . . . .
x
50
. . ..
..
.. . .. . . . .
Upper and Lower Ball Joints and TleRod EndsCheck both sides of vehicle for wear. Also check
s teering gear universal joint. Correct any unsafe
condition ..... ........ . . . ....... . . . .. . .. .. . .. ..
x
x
1,000
Ml.
Break In
Service
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
(continued)
x
x
..
. .. . . . . . ... .
. .. .
x
x
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1,000
Mi.
Break In
Service
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
(continued)
X- Repeat, if
necessar~whenever
.. . ...... ...
X- Every 30,000
miles or 24 months.
MISCELLANEOUS
Change ventilation air filter (except 900 with A/C)
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x
12-14 months and
24-26 months after
purchase.
B. General Information
ENGINE TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. Engine will not st art- st arter cranks engine
in normal manner
A. No fuel In tank.
B. Fuel pump not running-blown fuse, cor
roded connections, faulty relay or discon
nected lead wire.
C. No spark at spark plugs.
a. Loose electrical connections.
b. Moisture or cracks In distributor cap.
D. Engine flooded-spark plugs fouled with
gasoline.
APPEARANCE CARE
Care of paintwork
To keep Its gloss and fin ish, the paint work
needs proper care. II the paintwork Is damaged,
e.g. by a llytng stone, the spot can be cleaned
and covered w ith atrdrylng touchup painl.
Touchup in the standard Saab colors can be
purchased from your Saab dealer.
Washing
The car should be washed frequ ently. When It is
new, it should be washed by hand using only
cold water and a clean, soft brush attached to a
hose. Automatic car washes should be avoided
during the first few months. After five to six
months the paintwork has hardened and to
make washing easier, a car shampoo or mild
washing-up l iquld may b e added to the water,
which may be warm but not hol. Even the under
body should be washed regularly and special
attention should be given lo the wheel hous
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Seat belts
Care of Carpets
Polishing
The general rule Is that synthetic enamel should
not be polished until It rs absolutely necessary.
In any event, II should not be polished until it
has aged properly, which takes live or six
months. Never use a polish containing abrasive
subst ances on a new car. Only after some years
will this be necessary to remove oxide and other
deposits. The paintwork must be thoroughly
cleaned before being polished as otherwi se it
may be scratched.
A new car must not be w axed until th e
pal ntwork is at least five or six months old.
Maintenance of undercoating
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Care of Upholstery
The fabric upholstery may be effectively
cleaned with a cloth moistened In soap solu
lion. Use lukewarm water.
Grease and oil stains can be removed with a
commercial solvent formulated tor this purpose.
Wet stains such as oll or softdrlnks should be
dried up Immediately with an absorbing paper
or similar material. Then apply a stai n remover.
Plastic surfaces can be easily cleaned with
lukewarm water and a synthetic detergent. A
semlstlff brush may be used.
RUST PREVENTION
What causes rust?
Steel body panels of automobiles are subject to
rusting whenever air and moisture manage to
pene tra te the protective finish, and body panels
moy rust through If the process Is unchecked.
Rusting can occur wherever water Is trapped or
whore the car's panels are continuously damp.
Oamage to paint and undercoating by stones,
ornvol and minor accidents Immediately exPosos rnetal lo air and moisture.
Road salts used for de-icing will collect on the
bottom of the ca r and promote rusting.
Arons ol the country with high humidity have
oroot poten tial for rust problems, especially
whoro 1011 is used on roads or there is moist sea
alt
lnduatrlol pollutlon (fallout) may also damage
palrll ond promote rusting.
Preventive maintenance
The following procedures are necessary to help
protect against rusting. Refer also to the terms
and conditions of th o Corrosion Perforation
Warranly described In the warranty booklet.
1. Wasti tho car frequently, and wax at lea st
twice a year.
Under adverse conditions, where there Is a
rapid build-up of dirt, sand or road salt, wash
your car at least once a week. After extreme
exposure to salted snow or slush, evidenced
by a while film on the car, wash the car Immediately.
OWNER ASSISTANCE
Flat towing
The 900 Is equipped with towing lugs at the
lront and rear. Flat towing over long distances is
not recommended. Check applicable state and
local laws to determine If flat towing is permit
ted
Proceed care fu lly and never exceed the speed
limll applicable to vehicles In low. Try to keep
the tow-line taut 10 prevent sudden jerking. Re
member lhot power-assisted braking does not
function whon 1he engine Is switched off. Con
sequontly, cons iderably greater force than
usual wlll hove to be applied to the brake pedal.
If a car with automatic transmission has to be
towed, lho l ollowlng rules must be observed:
1. Tho soloc tor must be at N.
2. Tho tr ansmission ca so must be filled with oil
to tho correct level.
3. Tho maximum sale towing speed for cars
with ou tomalic transmission Is 25 mph (40
kml h)
4. Tho maximum recommended towing dis
tan co la 2530 miles (50 km). If tho car has to
bo towed 11ny greater distance, the front
wheels mull bo llltod off tho ground.
5. An onglno with outomolfc tronsmlsson cannot bo llllltod by towing or pushing
Service lnfonnation
Service Manuals for Saab vehicles can be or
dered lhrough the dealer. The complete 900
Manual Is comprised of ten paperbound sec
lions i n two ringtype binders. Sec lions may be
ordered i ndividually.
A list of authorized sales and se rvice dealers Is
available from your local Saab dealer for those
planning to travel In the United States and
Canada.
Eastern Region:
P.O. Box 697
Orange. CT 06477
(203) 7955671
Central Region:
10415 United Parkway
Schlller Park, IL 60176
(312) 671-4920
Western Region:
1225 East Artesia Blvd.
P.O. Box 6202
Carson, CA 90746
(2 13) 5373901
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NOTES
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NOTES
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NOTES
IV. IN DEX
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 38
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 29, 37
Air Conditioning . . .......... ... 14
Battery . ..... .............. . . . 30
Belt Tension, Alternator . . . . . . . . . 30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 37
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 37
Break-In ... . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . ... 17
Bulbs, changing .. . ... . ...... 31, 39
Carpets, cleaning ...... .. . ... . . 54
Clock . . .............. ....... . 10
Continuous Injection System . . . .. 25
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Crankcase Emission Control
System . . ... .. . . . . . .. . . ... . . 24
Dipstick, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Drain Cocks, Coolant ... .. .. . ... 22
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Emission Control Systems . . . . . . . 24
Emissions Systems Maintenance
Program ... .. . ........ .. . . . . 45
Engine .......... ... . ....... 21 , 36
Engine 011 Capacity ............. 36
Evaporative Emission Control
System . ... . .... . .. ......... 25
FrontWheol Allgnmont . . . . . . . . 38
, , , . . . . . 22
Fuel Fiiter . . .
Fuel Recommondollon . . . . 19
Fuel System . . . . . . . 36
...... 32
Fuses . . . . . . . .
Gear Changing, Economy Shift
. 16, 17
Points . .
12
.
Gear Positions
. . . . . 53
Gear Inform ation
, , . . 33
Handbrake . . . .
Hazard Warning Switch . 11
Headlights AdJustrn ont . . . . 31
Heating and Vonlllotlon ... , . 14
. . . 3
Hood Lock .
40
Identification Numbora
Ignition Switch and Ooar
11
Level Lock . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Timing ............... 36
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Jacking Vehicle ......... . ... 35
Key . . . ...................... 2
Kick-down, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lambda Control System . . . . . . . . 26
Light Bulbs . .. .... . .. . .... .... 39
Luggage Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Manual Transmission ... . .. . . . .. 37
Oil Changing, Engine ...... 21, 36, 46
Oil Changing, Transmission ... 37, 49
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Paintwork, Care of .............. 53
Power Steering ..... .. .. . ... . . . 33
Power Steering, Fluid . . . ....... . 38
Rear Seat . .. ... . ..... . .. . . ... . . 3
Regular Maintenance Program ... 48
Rust Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Relays ...... ... . . ... . . .. . ..... 32
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Seat Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 44
Service Record Retention . . . . . . . . 44
Spark Plugs ....... ... . . . ..... . 38
Specifications . ... . ...... ... . .. 36
Starting and Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tire Changing . .. . . . .......... . 34
Tire Pressure . . . . .. ... . ... .. .. 38
Towing by Tow Truck . .. . .. .. . ... 55
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting Engine . ... . . .. . 53
Upholstery, Care of ... . .. . . . . .. 54
Valve Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wheels and Tires . . ... . .. ... . 34, 38
Windshield W ipers and
Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 30
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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AN INTRODUCTION TO SAABSCAN IA
Saab automobi les are designed and manufactured by the Saab Car Division of SaabScania
AB, one of Sweden's largest and most diversified companies. SaabScan ia's three other
operating divisions produce diesel trucks and buses, specialized aircraft and aerospace
products, and industrial fluid controls. Serving all of these divisions is Scandinavia's largest
research and development organization for advanced technology.
Saab-Scania's automotive origins date back to 1897 when the 'first Swedish factory-bui lt
passenger car was produced by the company which was later to become the current Scania
Division. In addition to its present mainstay, truck and bus production, the Scania Division
has, since 1972, been responsible for development and manufacture of the modern 2.0 liter
OHC four cylinder engine which powers the Saab 900 models. Scania's heavy duty vehicle
experience contributed to the introduction of the award winning turbocharged version in
1977.
Manufacture of cars under the Saab name commenced in 1949 with the introduction of the
Saab 92, the first in a succession of models renowned for their front wheel drive, innovative
engineering and performance character. The main production plant for the current Saab 900
line is in Trollhattan, Sweden (near Gothenburg) where design, development and testing
facilities are also located. For certain markets, Saabs are also assembled in Arl<>v, Sweden;
and Uusikaupunki, Finland. A modern, highly automated central spare parts warehouse
serving Saab distributors worldwide is located in Nykoping (near Stockholm).
Importation and distribution of Saab automobiles and spare parts in the United States are
handled exclusively by Saab-Scania of America, headquartered in Orange, Connecticut.
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SAMlsc:ANIA
OF AMERICA, INC.
SAAB DRIVE
ORANGE, CONNECTICUT 06477
The Turbo with APC System Is designed to run on any unf IHl(l(I
gasoline luol. A pump octane rating of 87 to 94 Is recomnwnd 11
(see Owner's Manual for explanation of rating method). rh~ conCll
tlonat gasohol recommendations in the Owner's Manual 1100 no
ply.
NOTE! It Is normal for "pinging" or knocking to occur In
short bursts while the engine is operated undot 1011d,
particularly on lower octane grades of fuel. Whon 11uch
knock Is heard you may observe the noodle of the Turbo
pressure gauge oscillating sllghtly1 an Indication thllt
tho APC System Is functioning. If severe 1uatalned
knock Is heard or, conversely, If the engine seems
unable to develop an appreciable amount of chnrge
pressure, take your car to an authorized Saab dealer for
Inspection.
CHARACTERISTI CS OF THE TURBO WITH APC SYSTEM
The APC System detects the onset of engine knock and adjusts
the charging pressure of the turbocharged engine accordingly.
With the engine thus protected from excessive and potentially
Power Unit
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Engine Family
The 1982 Saab 900 Turbo \\/Ith APC System, engine family
CSA2.0V6FTA8. Is certified to both U.S.A. Federal Standards and
California State Standards. The engine family and appropriate
tuneup specifications are identified on a label affixed to th e left
fron t Inner lender. This family Is equipped as follows:
APCSYSTEM
Tho APC (Automatic Performance Control) System consists or
simple electronic components that make It durable and easy to
service. A knock detector (1) on the engine block senses the onset
and degree of engine knock and transmits an electronic signal to
the con trol unit (3) which also receives a signal from the Inlet
manifold pressure transducer (2) and from lhe Ignition system
(engine rpm). Tho data Is processed by the control unit (3} which
transmits a signal to a solenoid valve (4) that modulates the con
lrol pressure to the c hargr pressure regulator (wnstegate).
1. Knock Detector
2. Pressure Tran sducer
3. Control Unit
4. Solenoid Valve
Specifications
ENGINE, TURBO WITH AP C
Ty po
4 cyl. 4 s1roko Intl no OHC wllh contlnuo lts lu1 I in1octlon
Cyllnder Bore ...... ,
3 543"
Stroke .. . . . ..... ...... ,
3 071 "
Displacement
121 Cl u In
Order of Firing (Cylinder I Maros l 1110 .... n ll)..
1342
Valve Clearance, Co ld Englno:
ln1ako ..
(0 1& o JOmm) 0.000..-0.01 2"
Exhaust
. (0 A0-0 50mm) 0 .016" -0 020"
Engine Family Numbor
CSA2.0V6FT AS
Power Rallng, SAE Nol HP lt/I RPM
135@ 4600
Max. Torque 3500 RPM (8792 oclano)'
100 110 I t.lbs.
Compression Ratio..
8 5 1
Dashpot Aduslment (Automatic)
.
2200 100 RPM
Decel Fuel Shut Off (Manual) . . . .
Activates a oov 1575 .. 75
RPM, thro ll lo closod;
deactivates below 1375 :. 1'J RPM.
011 Capacity Including Fiiter .. . ... ...... ... .. ,
4.!l U S Ql s.
Charge Pressure Setllngs :
Wastegate (safety hmit only) . ..... . ... . .. 0 30 ... 0.03 bar
Conlrol Unit (operating limit) . . . . . . . . . 0 .60 ::; 0 .05 bar
RPM Limiter Seti Ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5900- 0200 RPM
Overpressure Safety Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .95 + 0 .05 bar
Ignition Advance Set ting .. . ......... .. .. 200 BTDC ~r 2000 RPM
(vac hose plu gged)
Spark Plug Type .. . . .. .. .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . NGK-BP 7ES
Spark Plug Gap. . . .
. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . 0.024 0.028"
Engine Idling Speed in Neutral (A.C. off)..... . . . 875 ~ 50 RPM
Maximum Torque Increases with fuel octane number up to 92
(pump rating).
Adjust plunger to con1act throttle lever with engine operating
al Indicated RPM.
Checked at 3,000 RPM lull load with special test equipment.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
N o ch moo
AUTOMATI C TRANSMISSION
Torquo Convorlor Stoll Spood .. ... 22002700 RPM
Primary Gear Rati o
.. ...... . ................. ....... 0 93 1
Gear ratios (t111n sm1ssion)
Isl Gear
..
.. ............... . . .......... 2.39. I
2nd Gear
. .......... ............ ...... 1 49.1
3rd Gear . . . . . . ... ... . ......... . .. . .... . ...... 1.00: 1
Reverse Gear
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.09 I
Final Drive Ratio
... . .. ... . .. .... . ......... . ...... . .... 3.67: 1
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel Size . . . .... . . . .......... 5 1/2 J x 15" H2 (Aluminum Alloy)
Spare Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ... . .. . .. .. .. 4 J H 1 x 15"
Tlre Dimensions:
4-door (Sid.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185165 SR 15
4door (Spl. Ed.), 3door .............. ...... . 195/60 HA 15
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. T115170 D15
OJ ..sumer Information
Other Consumer Information required by Part 575, Code of fedefal Regulations Is giver;i in the 1982 Saab 90,0 Owner's Manual. The Tire
Reserve Load table in the manual does not apply to the 900 Turbo with APC System. See below.
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Refer to the Tire Information Label on the left side vehicle doorpos~ to ~eterrnlne the tire size that your vehicle is equipped with
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This table lists the tire size designations recommentled by Saab for use on the vehic les to which it applies,
with the recommended inflation pressure for maximum loading and the tire reserve load tor each of the tires
listed. The tire reserve load indicated is met by each vehicle to which this table applies.
This table applies to all 1982 Saab 900 Turbos with APC System.
WARNING: Failure to maintain the re
commended tire inflation pressure or
to increase lire pressure as recom
mended when operating al maximum
loaded vehicle weight. or loading the
vehicle beyond the capacities specilied on the tire lnformatloo placard affixed to the vehicle, may result in un
safe operating conditions due lo pre
mature tire failure, unfavorable hand
ling characteristics and excessive tire
wear. The lire reserve load percentage
is a measure to lire capacity, not of
vehicle capacity. Loading beyond the
specified vehicle capacity may result
In failure of other vehicle components.
RECOMMENDED
TtAEStZE
DESIGNATIONS
TIRE
RESERVE
LOAD
PERCENTAGE'
FRONT
REAR
195160 HA 15
30
32
18%
185165SR15
30
32
17%
The dillerence, expressed as a percentage of tire load rating, between (a) the load
rating of a tire at the vehicle manufacturer's recommended Inflation pressure at
maximum loaded vehicle weight and (b) the load imposed upon the tire by the vehicle at
that condition.
SAABSC ANIA
OF AMERICA, INC.
SAAB DRIVE
ORANGE, CONNECTICUT 06477