Pages 13–17 (5 pages)

Driving Instructions

From the 1968 Saab Sonett V4 Owner’s Manual

Cold and warm engine starting with the automatic choke, stopping, gear changing and the shift speeds that limit exhaust emissions, and how and when to use Free Wheel Drive. Also covers brake use, understeer, running-in during the first 2,000 miles, driving on slippery roads and a list of useful hints.

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What this section covers

  • Starting with a cold or warm engine
  • Gear changing and shift speeds
  • Free Wheel Drive operation
  • Steering characteristics
  • Running-in
  • Driving on slippery roads
  • Useful hints
Year
1968
Make
Saab
Vehicle
Passenger Cars, Sonett
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Sonett V4 (two-seat fiberglass sports coupe)
Pages
61

What’s inside

Owner's manual

  1. Foreword and ContentsTitle page, the Saab foreword dated November 1967, the notice about the SaFree exhaust emission control device (Free Wheel Drive and modified carburetion) and the main contents list.pp. 1–5
  2. PresentationGeneral description of the Sonett V4 as a two-seat sports coupe with a V4 engine, four-speed gearbox, two-circuit brakes, coil springs and fiberglass body, plus the location of the chassis number and paint code plates.pp. 6–7
  3. Controls and Instrumentspp. 8–12
  4. Driving Instructionspp. 13–17
  5. Maintenancepp. 18–23
  6. Engine, Ignition and Fuel Systempp. 24–30
  7. Cooling and Heating SystemSolex 32 PDSIT-4 jet sizes and idling notes, then the cooling system with expansion tank and thermostat, draining and refilling, anti-freeze, system cleaning and radiator repair, with a diagram of water and heater airflow.pp. 31–33
  8. Clutch and TransmissionThe hydraulic clutch with pedal play adjustment and bleeding procedure, and the three-compartment gearbox with free wheel and differential, four synchronized helical gears.pp. 34–35
  9. Brake Systempp. 36–39
  10. Steering, Suspension and Wheelspp. 40–43
  11. Electrical Systempp. 44–49
  12. Body and Finish CareRepair of the fiberglass body shell with polyester plastic, putty and fiberglass matting, plus washing, polishing, underbody care, rust prevention, chrome and interior cleaning.pp. 50–52
  13. Trouble ShootingNumbered fault checks for starting and ignition problems, power loss, charge indicator behavior, slow starter and a run-down battery. The first page is badly scanned.pp. 53–54
  14. Motoring AbroadAdvice for driving where Saab service is scarce: spares and tools to carry, headlight changes for opposite traffic rules, and towing notes.pp. 55–55
  15. Technical Datapp. 56–59
  16. Detailed Contents and SupplementThe detailed contents list by subject and a supplement warning that the blue-painted engine uses Auto-Lite AG-22 spark plugs, with Champion N-9Y and Bosch W 200 as alternatives.pp. 60–61