Saab 1987 900 Owner's Manual page 4

2 Introduction
Introduction
Your Saab is a product ofSaab-Scania AB,
leaders in specialized transport technology.
We develop and produce aircraft, satellites,
passenger cars, trucks and buses which are
among the most modern available in the
world.
Saab-Scania's automotive origins date back
to 1897 when the first Swedish factory-built
passenger car was produced by the com-
pany which was later to become the current
Scania Division. In addition to its present
mainstay, truck and bus production, the
Scania Division is responsible for the manu-
facture of the Saab 2.0 liter OHC four cylin-
der engine which powers Saab 900 and
9000 models.
Manufacture of cars under the Saab name
commenced in 1949 with the introduction
of the Saab 92, the first in a succession of
innovative models renowned for their per-
formance character, front wheel drive, and
safety features. The main automobile pro-
duction plant is in Trollhattan, Sweden
(near Gothenburg), where design, develop-
ment and testing facilities are also located.
Saabs are also assembled in Ar16v, Sweden,
and Uusikaupunki, Finland. A modern,
highly automated central spare parts ware-
house serving Saab distributors worldwide
is located in Nyk6ping (near Stockholm).
Importation and distribution of Saab
automobiles, spare parts and accessories in
the Unites States are handled exclusively by
Saab-Scania of America, Inc., headquar-
tered in Orange, Connecticut. The company
also produces a North American version of
the Scania transit bus in Connecticut and
have begun importing Scania Class 8
trucks.
This manual for the Saab 900 provides
some practical advice on driving and caring
for your car. A technical description of the
various systems is given in a special section.
The
m~nual
also describes the most impor-
tant dIfferences between model versions.
Read through the manual before taking the
car out for the first time then keep it in the
car for future reference.
A list of contents is provided for each sec-
tion ofthe manual and there is also a com-
prehensive index at the back.
Also supplied with the car are a Warranty/
Service Record Booklet, Audio System man-
ual and a tire warranty folder with which
you should also become familiar. A conver-
tible supplement is supplied for those cars.
Since the policy at Saab-Scania is one of con-
tinual improvement, we retain the right to
incorporate modifications and alter specifi-
cati.ons during production without prior
notIce.
Best Wishes,
Saab-Scania AB
Saab Car Division
Note: The radio shown in some of the photographs in this
manual differs from that which is standard equipment on U.S .
models. A separate audio · m anual is provided.