Saab 900 1983, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...k i 983 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...art should lay across the chest and over the shoulder Restrain young children in suitable seat restraints designed for the child s weight and or height See Section lB Switch the headlamps on in inclem...

Page 3: ...ation A POWER UNIT 22 B ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30 C STEERING AND BRAKES 34 D WHEELS AND TIRES 35 E SPECI FICATIONS 37 F VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 41 G CONSUMER INFORMATION 42 III Service and Maintenance A SCH...

Page 4: ...e opened from the outside Central Locking System 9005 Turbo All door locks and trunk lock will be locked or unlocked when the driver S door is locked or unlocked Passenger doors may be locked or unloc...

Page 5: ...he cushion and backrest are securely latched and the seat belts are orderly HOOD The hood release handle is located under the instrument panel next to the inner left wheel housing To open the hood 1 P...

Page 6: ...front or rear As the illustration shows there are four possi ble positions Adjustments are made with handle 4 see illus tration at the forward edge of the seat Release the latch by pushing on the han...

Page 7: ...The belt is released by press ing the red button The retractor will return the belt to its stored position NOTEI Pregnant women should use the belt as described above paying special attention to appl...

Page 8: ...cratching of this coating do not clean mirrors with sharp objects or abrasives 6 NOTE The rlghthand exterior mirror has a convex glass Objects seen In the mlr ror are closer than they appear to be INT...

Page 9: ...ng in structions are supplied with the radio selected Turbo Turbo models are equipped with a four speaker stereo sound system featuring the Sony XR 75 AM FM Cassette and a matched pair of Sony power a...

Page 10: ...nal fog lamps 15 Control for highllow beam and direction indicators 15A Rheostat control illumination 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 7 8 9 10 8 11 16 Horn control 17 Clock adjustment knob 18 Reset button for trip mete...

Page 11: ...ht This light will glow when the handbrake is on Oil Pressure Warning Light engine oil This light will come on if the engine oil pressure drops too low If the light blinks or comes on while you are dr...

Page 12: ...ngine deceleration a vacuum will be present in the manifold In such cases movement of the needle will be within the white zone At increased loads or engine speeds the turbo compressor will increase th...

Page 13: ...Headlights and parking lights NOTE The headlights and parking lights are automatically turned off If the igni tlon key is turned to the L position The parking lights can be operated aione If the switc...

Page 14: ...lights are switched off when parking the car IGNITION AND GEAR SELECTOR LOCK The ignition and gear lock key also fits all other locks in the car The key number is stamped Into the plastic lug on the...

Page 15: ...tomatic Transmission The gear positions are shown on the console beside the gear selector lever P Park R Reverse N Neutral j Positions for Forward Drive Certain lever positions can only be selected af...

Page 16: ...rn ed to the desired position NOTE The driver s side jet is equipped wi th two ball nozzles while the pas senger side has one ball nozzle SPEED CONTROL OPTIONAL A speed c ont rol cruise control may be...

Page 17: ...mpressor can be turned on independent of other climate control settings It will not switch on if the outside temperature is below 38 F AC equipped models also have a recirculation fea ture incorporate...

Page 18: ...Outside air through panel vents Set temperature knob to zero full counter clockwise position for maximum ef fect or adjust as desired to increase heating effect Adjust fan speed as required When equip...

Page 19: ...ately before switching It off Permanent turbo charger damage will result After hard driving let the engine Idle about a minute to let the all cool the turbocharger bearing somewhat This will also help...

Page 20: ...he engine by selecting a lower gear For cars with automatic transmission use posi tion 1 or 2 IMPORTANT It Is good policy to check the brakes occasionally when driving to make sure that they are worki...

Page 21: ...against the body on large bumps or sharp turns NOTE Models with wide profile tires If wide profile winter tires are not avail able 165SR15 winter tires 4 may be In stalled 165SR15 winter tires may be...

Page 22: ...Inspection Use of unleaded Gasohol Gasohol has sufficient octane rating and Is safe to use in Saab engines may cause warm starting problems In hot weather Discontinue use if this occurs may require f...

Page 23: ...iving extensive idling stop and go driving driving in cold climates over repeated short trips without sufficient engine warm up Short trip cold climate driving stop and go driv ing and excessive idlin...

Page 24: ...n of eng ine speed load and knock level NOTEI It Is normal lor pinging or knocking to occur In short bursts while the engine Is operated under load partl cularly on lower octane grades 01 luel When su...

Page 25: ...mostatic switch The fan Is only operative when the temperature of the ra dlatorcoolant is higher than the cut ln tempera ture of the thermostatic switch The radiator fan may continue to run or may cut...

Page 26: ...em flushed according to the main tenance schedule as the important corrosion inhibitors and other coolant additives lose their effectiveness with time and use Without ade quate corrosion protection se...

Page 27: ...th the following systems to ensure compliance with the applicable standards A Continuous Injection System B Decel Dashpot automatic transmission C Decel Fuel shut off manual transmission D Lambda Cont...

Page 28: ...r and Gas Vapors 9 Inlet Manifold 10 Check Valve 11 Pressure Valve 12 Rollover Valve 12 III EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS A Continuous Injection System The C 1 System allows precise fuel metering w...

Page 29: ...monitors the oxygen content of the exhaust and sends a proportional signal to an electronic control unit under the rear seat This signal is compared to a predetermined value and an output signal is se...

Page 30: ...the service life of the unit APe System The APC System consists of simple electronic components that make it durable and easy to service A knock detector 1 on the engine block senses the onset and de...

Page 31: ...follows Set the hand brake and run the engine for at least 15 seconds at Idling speed with the range selection lever in the D position Then at least 15 seconds in the R position and 15 seconds In the...

Page 32: ...CABLE CONNECTIONS WARNING Use of booster batteries or booster generators producing more than 15 volts may cause Immediate and irrep arable damage to the electronic compo nents In the automobile To sta...

Page 33: ...l is recommended for cleaning If the blades show signs of wear they should be replaced 400 mm 16 in blades are specified Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades Lift the wiper arm Depress the plastic cli...

Page 34: ...ard and detach the lamp socket by turning it counter clockwise On 4 door sedans the rear lamp cluster bulbs are accessible from inside the trunk compart ment Remove the trim panel beneath the trunk si...

Page 35: ...RH 5 13 Parking and taillight LH 5 14 Horn and power windows 16 15 Elec side view mirrors 8 16 Electric heating seat 16 17 Fan heating and ventilation 25 18 Air conditioning 16 19 Warning lights 8 20...

Page 36: ...brake linings are worn out and need to be replaced Consequently it is very Important to check the thickness of the brake linings regularly as spec ifled in the maintenance schedule Use only original...

Page 37: ...half their original tread depth are also suitable for winter use in moderate climates where snow and ice are not too severe The 900 Turbo 3 door model is equipped with wide profile tires which have be...

Page 38: ...eel 5 Mount the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts loosely Check that the wheel and nuts are correctly positioned 6 Lower the car Tighten the wheel nuts In the order shown in the Illustration below Tigh...

Page 39: ...in Neutral A C off 875 50 RPM Valve Clearance Cold Engine Intake all 0 15 0 30mm 0 006 0 012 Exhaust Normally Aspirated 0 35 0 55mm 0 014 0 020 Exhaust Turbo 0 40 0 50mm 0 016 0 020 Aspiration Engine...

Page 40: ...54 3 80 5th gear ____ 2 86 3 08 Reverse 14 28 15 34 Final Drive Ratio __ 3 67 1 Gear Change 1silo 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Recommended Shift Points Normal Driving Speed 15 mph 25 mph 40 m...

Page 41: ...08 0 04 in Camber _ z 0 12 0 Caster _ _ 20 12 0 WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel sizes Saab 900 5 0 J x 15 FHA steel Saab 9005 and Turbo 5 2 J X 15 H2 aluminum alloy Spare wheel All 4 J H1 x 15 Tire dimensions...

Page 42: ...or Models Switch lighting Light switch 1 2W Hazard warning flashers 1 2W ElectrIcally heated rear window 1 2W Indicator lights Charging 2 0W Oil pressure 1 2W Brakes 1 2W Direction indicators 1 2W Ele...

Page 43: ...dentification numbers V i N In all correspondence concerning your vehicle Transmission Number Automatic Transmission Engine Number n BODY COLOUR ma Color Code TRIM COLOUR 0 Vehicle identification Numb...

Page 44: ...ormance that can be met or exceeded by the vehicles to which it applied under different conditions of loading and with partial failures of the braking system The information presented represents resul...

Page 45: ...ment as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to thi...

Page 46: ...Regu lations and applies to California purchasers operators only However It is suggested that according to the appll cable California regulations required maintenance is that which must be perlormed...

Page 47: ...nverter Retighten mounting flange X bolts Spark Plugs Replace and adjust gap to specification X Every 30 000 miles 1a Air Cleaner Insert Replace X Every 30 000 miles 1b Fuel Filter Replace X Every 30...

Page 48: ...ents Charcoal Canister Replace X Every 60 000 miles Crankcase Ventilation Check connections and X At 60 000 miles hoses Tighten or replace as necessary or 48 mos and every 12 mos thereafter Secondary...

Page 49: ...a different altitude Deceleration System Check operation adjust to X X At 60 000 miles specification if necessary Charging Pressure Check maximum boost and X Every 15 000 basic selting Adjust basic s...

Page 50: ...ons for X X leaks Tighten clamps or replace clamps or hoses if necessary Check coolant level and anti freeze content 0 Engine Coolant Flush system and replace with X At 30 000 miles approved mix or 24...

Page 51: ...TRANSMISSION Gearbox Oil level Check add as necessary X Gearbox Oil Change clean magnetic drain plug X Be careful not to confuse drain plugs for engine and gearbox AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Gearbox Oil...

Page 52: ...zzers horn rear defogger electric mirrors if equipped power windows if equipped power door locks if equipped windshield wipers heater fan Correct as necessary Headlights Check for proper aiming if nec...

Page 53: ...Check add as necessary X X General Inspection Check ali suspension and X steering components exposed fuel lines and brake components for damage due to road hazards or driving conditions Replace any d...

Page 54: ...cted by large changes In altitude idle increases as elevation In creases due to reduced ambient pressure and vice versa 5 Charga Indicator lamp falls to light when Ig nllion Is switched on A Bulb burn...

Page 55: ...ry whenever brake pads are changed Check brake fluid level if necessary replenish fluid in X X master cylinders for brake and clutch manual trans Replace brake fluid and bleed system X Every 30 000 mi...

Page 56: ...oo and then rinsed thoroughly with water Stubborn grease or oi l stains can be removed with a commercial solvent formulated for this purpose Should the trunk carpet become soiled or stained it may be...

Page 57: ...r prolonged peri ods Dry any wet areas including the floor mats Have leaks repaired as soon as possi ble Use touch up paint to repair small scratches or t 1inor finish damage Areas where metal Is expo...

Page 58: ...led with oil to the correct level 3 The maximum safe towing speed for cars with automatic transmission is 25 mph 40 km h 4 The maximum recommended towing dis tance is 25 30 miles 50 km If the car has...

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Page 61: ...48 Gear Changing Shift Points 17 38 Rust Prevention 54 Gear Positions 13 Relays 33 Gear Information 38 Seat Belts 5 Handbrake 34 Seat Adjustment 4 Hazard Warning Switch 12 Seat Heating 4 Headlights A...

Page 62: ...e Automatic SAE EP 80 API GL 4 or GL 5 Coolant Low Phosphate Ethylene Glycol with aluminum corrosion protection properties mixed with clean fresh water minimum 50 glycol in mix year round Power Steeri...

Page 63: ...n tank 6 Engine oil dipstick fill cap 7 CIS fuel distributor 8 Fuel filter 9 Windshield washer reservoir 10 Battery 11 Turbocharger 900 Turbo 12 Ignition distributor 13 Ignition coil 14 Transmission d...

Page 64: ...acture of cars under theSaab name commenced in 1949 with tile introduction of the Saab92 the first in a succession of innovative models renowned for their performance character front wheel drive and s...