Date: 14 Jul 2001 00:07:32 -0700 From: mosaesnopsamail.com (SaabYute) Subject: Re: General 9000 information
"KeithG" <noonenopsaml.com> wrote in message news:<B8K37.8817$8O1.4638463nopsamoon.columbus.rr.com>... > EBAY on the manual. There is a Haynes available as well (no bentey AFAIK) > > http://quasimotors.gar.net/ is a great site. > > "Scott Yeager" <scottnopsamerflying.com> wrote in message > news:o3I37.179954$%i7.117980950nopsam1.rdc1.sfba.home.com... > > Having owned several 900's in my adult life, I finally came upon the 9000 > CD > > Griffin ('92) that I always wanted. > > > > Without clogging up the newsgroup - read: feel free to email me directly - > > I'd like to get some feedback on the following questions. Bear in mind > that > > I have yet to come across an owner's manual for this particular vehicle, > so > > these probably seem rather basic: > > > > 1. Besides the rather large built-in Nokia cell phone and hands-free > system, > > what was so special about the Griffin? Griffins have all the options you can think of. Dual-zone temperature etc. Basically it's the luxury luxury saab. What the aero provides in performance above the other trims, Griffin provides in luxury features. > > > > 2. In general, what were the major (i.e. most common) complaints for this > > model/year? > > I have heard of major TCS probs with Griffins. Not sure if '92 Griffins had that option though. TCS might have come in '93 ???? > > 3. Everyone has an opinion, but what oil and transmission fluid is usually > > recommended (2.3 auto)? > > AMSOIL syntnetic on a rigorous change basis. Annually change all the fluid, > not just the 3 qt that come out with the plug. > > > > 4. Feel free to vote for new tires. > > > > 5. The SAAb anti-theft system is quite useable, but it seems silly that a > > guy can't open the passenger door for his girlfriend or even the trunk > > without first unlocking the driver's door for fear of waking the > neighbors. > > I recall with a 900 being able to set options on the alarm system by > cycling > > the driver's switch in a particularly arcane binary fashion (one-two, > toggle > > the horn, etc.). Anyone have any information on this? > > > The alarm questions can be resolved at townsend's site. > http://216.78.173.190/alarm_folder/alarm_adj_docs.htm > > > 6. I know that the ACC can be programmed to default to a certain mode if > > rquired (i.e. in the event of a compressor failure). Any details on ACC > > options and procedures would be greatly appreciated, especially if they're > > not generally available in the owner's manual. > http://216.78.173.190/climate_control_folder/acc2index.htm > > > > > 7. I've found excerpts from the '92 manual scanned and posted on various > > sites. Anyone knowing of the complete manual available for download wins a > > place on my Christmas list. Bonus points to someone who can sell me an > > original owner's manual in relatively decent condition. > > > > 8. How the hell do I get the in-dash informational display (milage, > outside > > air temp, etc) to display in non-metric units? > > hold 2 buttons down, I do not remember which... hold down "R" and info buttons for more than 4 seconds. You will see all the units come at the same time in the display. Let it go, and it will cycle to another. Keep doing this till you get the correct units. > > > > As always, thanks in advance to everyone in this group who has contributed > > to my getting to know the new ride! > > > > Scott > > > > > Good luck with your new purchase. > > KeithG
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