Wagan 2004 Uživatelský manuál

1Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2004Safety 11Security 39Instruments and controls 53Saab 9-5 Audio System 85OnStar - Telematics 107Interior e

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100 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemSCAN Scanning the current CD: To start the SCAN function, which enables you to hear a sample of each track on the disc, press

101Saab 9-5 Audio SystemProgrammable functionsVolume-preset modeTo select the volume-preset mode, press and hold the WB button at the same time as you

102 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemLoudness ON/OFF To change the default setting: The default setting for this function is ON. – Press and hold the WB button at

103Saab 9-5 Audio SystemSecurity lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec-tronic security lock. The special code is unique to the car in which t

104 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemTechnical data • These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard• Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvem

105Saab 9-5 Audio SystemAntennas The Audio System has three antennas incorporated in the rear window; two for FM diversity and one for AM. The car has

106 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemAdjusting the frequency steps North America/Europe If the car is taken from North America to Europe, the radio’s frequency st

107OnStar - TelematicsOnStar - TelematicsUsing OnStar _________ 108OnStar is Easy______________ 108OnStar Services Button_______ 108Emergency bu

108 OnStar - TelematicsYour new vehicle may come equipped with advanced telematics hardware. OnStar telematics is a sophisticated in-vehicle system al

109OnStar - TelematicsSystem status lightSolid Green — Indicates the OnStar system in the vehicle is powered ON and ready to make calls or receive cal

11SafetySafetySeats _________________ 12 Head restraint __________ 16 Safety belts ____________ 17 Child safety ____________ 23 Airbag_________

110 OnStar - TelematicsThe OnStar CenterConnecting to the OnStar centerIn addition to using the 3-button system found in your Saab, there are two othe

111OnStar - TelematicsRoadside assistance**There’s nothing worse than being stranded on the road with car trouble. No matter what the problem is (flat

112 OnStar - TelematicsOnline Concierge servicesFrom shopping to travel to entertainment and more, OnStar’s online concierge can help you make the mos

113OnStar - TelematicsVoice CommandsPersonal Calling is made available through your voice commands to the system. This allows you to verbally control

114 OnStar - TelematicsStoring/Deleting Numbers in Memory(Nametags)Storing a numberYour OnStar system can store up to 20 numbers (up to 32 digits each

115OnStar - TelematicsContact OnStarYou will need your OnStar Personal Identi-fication Number (PIN) to authorize the charge to your credit card on fil

116 OnStar - TelematicsVirtual Advisor(expected availability fourth quarter 2000)Once you have activated Personal Calling, you can enjoy your time in

117OnStar - TelematicsNews HeadlinesThe OnStar Virtual Advisor will provide cur-rent headlines for many different catego-ries, including:• Internation

118 OnStar - TelematicsOnStar Operation:OnStar uses existing emergency service providers and cellular and satellite technol-ogies. OnStar requires cel

119Interior equipment and trunkInterior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment__________ 120 Rearview mirrors______ 121 Electric windows_

12 SafetySeats Both front seats are electrically operated. On certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a memory function.To facilitate gettin

120 Interior equipment and trunkSteering wheel adjustment Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steer-ing wheel is possible.Pull down the lever full

121Interior equipment and trunkRearview mirrorsDoor mirrorsThe door mirrors have auto dimming func-tion (option) and the passenger side door mirror is

122 Interior equipment and trunkRearview mirrorThe rearview mirror has day/night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror.

123Interior equipment and trunkPreparations for first-time programmingBefore programming the garage opener for the first time, you must delete any fac

124 Interior equipment and trunkGate Operator / Canadian ProgrammingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to "time-out"

125Interior equipment and trunkOpening a garage doorTo operate, simply press and release the programmed button. Activation will now occur for the trai

126 Interior equipment and trunkCompass The compass is integrated in the rearview mirror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corne

127Interior equipment and trunkElectric windowsThe electric motors of the front windows are equipped with overload protection (inte-grated thermal pro

128 Interior equipment and trunkChild safety: rear windows (ON/OFF)The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the ON/OFF swi

129Interior equipment and trunkTo open: • Slide the control towards the rear to open the sunroof to the comfort position.To open it fully, slide the c

13SafetyLegroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper c

130 Interior equipment and trunkInterior lighting The interior lighting consists of one dome light in the front and one in the back, a map-reading lig

131Interior equipment and trunkSun visorsThe car is equipped with double sun visors. One section of the visor can be indepen-dently pivoted to the sid

132 Interior equipment and trunkCigarette lighters (accessory/certain markets only)The car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtr

133Interior equipment and trunkIB436IB437IB439IB441IB438On the back of the front seats (certain variants only)Center armrest for rear seat (option)On

134 Interior equipment and trunkCup holders Cup holders are provided in the instrument panel fascia, in the center console compart-ment between the fr

135Interior equipment and trunkTrunkFolding the rear seat, 9-5 SedanThe rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded indepen-dently. Folding

136 Interior equipment and trunkWARNING• Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller and lighter items on top. • Never overload the car

137Interior equipment and trunkTrunk pass-through hatch A trunk pass-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow it

138 Interior equipment and trunkFolding the rear seat, 9-5 WagonBoth the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately. Folding i

139Interior equipment and trunk Folding the narrow section of the backrestThe folding is facilitated if the front seat is not too far back.1 Make sure

14 SafetyProgrammable driver’s seat (certain models only) In certain models the driver´s seat is equipped with a programmable memory function. This fu

140 Interior equipment and trunkLoad anchoringDriving with the trunk lid/tailgate open, see page 188.WARNING• Put heavy loads as low down and as far f

141Interior equipment and trunkOn the floor of the luggage compartment there are two longitudinal aluminium rails (CargoTracks™) where special cargo b

142 Interior equipment and trunkCargo net (accessory)The pull-out cargo net’s storage cassette is mounted on the rear of the backrest.1 Remove the cov

143Interior equipment and trunkSliding floor (accessory)The function of the sliding floor is to facilitate loading and unloading.Securing loads, see p

144 Interior equipment and trunkLoading/Unloading1 Lift the handle and pull out the sliding floor to the outer locking position. Make sure that the fl

145Interior equipment and trunkSpare wheel and toolsThe spare wheel, together with the jack and jack handle, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit,

146 Interior equipment and trunkFuel filler door(certain variants only)The fuel filler door is opened by means of a button on the driver’s door. The d

147Starting and drivingStarting and driving IB1754 Ignition switch ________ 148 Starting the engine ____ 149 Important considerations for drivin

148 Starting and drivingIgnition switchThe combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is located in the center con-sole between the front seats. The

149Starting and driving If the car does not startIf the text ”Key not accepted. Contact ser-vice.” is shown on the SID, after a failed start atte

15SafetyVentilated front seats(option)Ventilated front seats, that enhance seating comfort in hot weather, is an option on Arc and Aero models (certai

150 Starting and drivingIt is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has been

151Starting and drivingLimp-home modeThe engine management system has a diagnostic feature that continually checks a number of internal functions. If,

152 Starting and drivingOne of the advantages of the system is that it enables the engine to be run safely on lower-grade fuel, although not lower tha

153Starting and drivingbattery. However, as soon as you have started the engine, it is important that it runs on all cylinders. If it is misfiring, al

154 Starting and drivingRefuelingOnly fuel from well-known oil companies should be used.All Saab gasoline engines can be driven on fuel of grade AON 8

155Starting and drivingOpening the fuel filler door in an emergency, see page 146.Recommended fuel:The engine in your Saab 9-5 is designed to operate

156 Starting and drivingFuel (Gasoline Engine)Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. Use of gasoline with an octane rating lower

157Starting and drivingIf your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is d

158 Starting and drivingGear changingManual transmissionTo start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed.The gear positions are marked on

159Starting and drivingAutomatic transmission The electronic control module for the auto-matic transmission receives information on engine torque and

16 SafetyHead restraintThe front seats in the Saab 9-5 are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of whiplash injury

160 Starting and drivingThe detent button on the selector lever has to be pressed before the selector can be moved between certain positions. Four mod

161Starting and drivingPark Brake Shift lockThe transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock. To move the gear selector out of

162 Starting and drivingOverheated transmission fluid If the automatic-transmission fluid should overheat, the following message will appear on the SI

163Starting and drivingDescending hillsIf the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hill, despite the acceler-ator being released, the c

164 Starting and drivingSelector positionsP To shift out of the P position you must depress the brake pedal and the ignition must be ON. The parking p

165Starting and drivingIf you move the selector lever from D to L, downchanges will follow a set pattern to avoid damaging the engine or transmission.

166 Starting and drivingSPORT and WINTER modesTo select Sport mode, press the ”S” button on the selector lever when the selector lever is in position

167Starting and drivingCruise controlFor safety reasons (brake system func-tion) the brakes must be applied once, when the engine has started, before

168 Starting and drivingTo reduce the preset speedThe cruise control system will always disen-gage automatically the moment that either the brake peda

169Starting and driving ABS brakesABS (antilock braking system) modulates the brake pressure to the respective wheels. Wheel sensors detect if a wheel

17SafetySafety belts Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. Research has established that it is just as dangerous for rear

170 Starting and drivingThe ABS system has a built-in diagnostic function which will switch on the Anti-lock brake warning light if a fault is detecte

171Starting and drivingTraction Control SystemHow the system works The traction control system (TCS) is designed to prevent wheelspin. This enables th

172 Starting and drivingTCS OFF The indicator on the main instrument panel will come on: • If a fault has been detected and the system has therefore

173Starting and drivingESP improves the driver’s chances of retaining control over the car in critical situ-ations.To ensure that the system works as

174 Starting and drivingEconomical motoringFactors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving conditions,

175Starting and drivinga major impact on fuel consumption after the engine has started from cold. Thus, if the car is mainly used for short journeys o

176 Starting and drivingEngine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, accessory in U.S.)The following are just some of the benefits to the car an

177Starting and drivingIf winter tires are fitted, the same type must be fitted on all wheels. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the b

178 Starting and driving2 Wait until the needle has dropped back to indicate normal temperature (roughly midway, in the white zone) before stop-ping t

179Starting and drivingTrailer weightMaximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients, with a view to comfort and drivability for manual an

18 SafetySafety belt pretensionersThe belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners and force limiters. These are activated in the

180 Starting and drivingWhen negotiating long hills, bear the follow-ing important considerations in mind: Use Normal mode when driving with a cara-va

181Starting and drivingRecommendations for cars with manual gearboxRises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main ins

182 Starting and drivingTrailer hitch loadThe weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and t

183Starting and drivingDriving with a roof rack loadThe maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg). Note that the roof load is included in the

184 Starting and driving4 Close the doors on the left-hand side of the car gently, to hold the carrier feet in place. 5 Now go around to the other sid

185Starting and drivingDriving at nightBear in mind the following points when driving at night:• Nighttime driving requires your full con-centration.•

186 Starting and drivingTires The tire pressure should match the current load and speed of the car; see page 279 or the tire pressure label on page 2

187Starting and drivingDriving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fittedThe following should be observed when the compact spare wheel (T115/

188 Starting and drivingDriving with the trunk lid/tailgate openAvoid driving with the trunk lid/tailgate partly or fully open, since exhaust fumes ca

189Starting and drivingFront towing eye The front towing eye is stored with the spare wheel. The attachment point (tapped hole) for the towing eye is

19Safety• Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car’s standard three-point belts. Make sure that the shoulder belt i

190 Starting and drivingTowing the car Gear lever in neutral (in cars with automatic transmission: selector lever at N (neutral)) Turn on the parking

191Starting and drivingJump startingIf your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab. Follo

192 Starting and drivinghelp save both batteries and it could save your radio.4 Open the hood and locate the battery.Find the positive (+) and negativ

193Starting and driving9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the discharged bat-tery, but not near engine parts that move. To avoid

194 Starting and drivingSaab Parking Assistance(Option)The parking aid system facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rear bu

195Starting and drivingWhen an object is approximately 3 feet (90 cm) from the car, the sound pulses change character markedly. A distance of about 3

196 Starting and drivingParking brake The parking brake is situated between the front seats and acts on the rear wheels. When the parking brake is on,

197Starting and drivingParking on a hillWhen parking on a steep hill, turn the front wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should

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199Car care and technical informationCar care and technical information IB1772 Hood ________________ 200 Engine compartment___ 201 Emission cont

2Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab. The Saab 9-5 is available with the following engine variant

20 SafetyBelt height adjustmentThe front safety belts and the outside belts in the rear (9-5 Sedan) are equipped with automatic height adjustment.Afte

200 Car care and technical informationHood The hood release handle is located under-neath the instrument panel. To open the hood: 1 Pull the release h

201Car care and technical informationEngine compartment10 9 6781 2 435IB1773Engine compartment1 Engine-oil dipstick/filler cap 2 Reservoir, brake/clut

202 Car care and technical informationEngine familiesSaab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet all applicable emission control standar

203Car care and technical informationORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)Hydrocarbon vapors formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and

204 Car care and technical informationEngine oilChecking the oil level Check the engine-oil level regularly. This should be done after the engine has

205Car care and technical informationThe engine oil must be changed in accor-dance with the service program, see page 264.Oil volume and grade, see p

206 Car care and technical informationTransmission fluidManual transmission Check and top up the fluid in accordance with the service program.If origi

207Car care and technical informationCoolant The expansion tank is transparent to facili-tate checking of the coolant level. When the engine is cold,

208 Car care and technical informationBrake and clutch fluid Checking the fluid level The combined brake and clutch-fluid reser-voir is transparent to

209Car care and technical informationPower steering fluidCheck the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly, in accordance with th

21SafetySafety belt, rear seat Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care

210 Car care and technical informationBatteryThe battery is provided with a cover to pro-tect it from radiated heat. If the battery is exposed to high

211Car care and technical informationCharging/replacing the battery Connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal (red), and the nega

212 Car care and technical informationDrive belts The alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engine, adjacent to the bulkhead. It is dri

213Car care and technical informationWipers and washersCheck and clean all wiper blades regularly. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the

214 Car care and technical informationUse a small screwdriver to adjust the washer jet on the rear window wiper of the 9-5 Wagon, as illustrated.Washe

215Car care and technical informationChanging bulbsCheck that the new bulb is working when finished.Use only "Long Life" bulbs.Headlight aim

216 Car care and technical informationHeadlight bulb for high beam (Halogen)On cars equipped with Xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used only for high

217Car care and technical informationHeadlight bulb for low beam (Halogen)1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit. To improve accessibility

218 Car care and technical informationParking-light bulb (cars with halo-gen low beam)The parking-light bulb is adjacent to the bulb for low beam.1 Un

219Car care and technical informationFront turn signal bulbsTo change the bulb, the complete lamp unit has to be removed.1 Depress the catch, accessed

22 Safety• Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges.• Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle. The buckles for the cen

220 Car care and technical informationRear light cluster, 9-5 SedanThe bulbs for the lamps in the rear light clus-ter are accessed from the luggage co

221Car care and technical information1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug and the electrical connection and with-draw the lamp holder.2 The bulb

222 Car care and technical informationTailgate bulbs, 9-5 Wagon1 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90°) with a screwdriver or the ignition key.2 Open and

223Car care and technical information4 Pull the light cluster rearwards and angle it outwards (it is seated quite firmly).5 Release the fastener from

224 Car care and technical informationLicense-plate light 1 Undo the two screws and remove the lamp glass.2 Withdraw the bulb.3 Change the bulb.4 Chec

225Car care and technical informationDome light, front1 Ease the leading edge of the glass out of the overhead panel.2 Release one of the contacts and

226 Car care and technical informationBulb tableA special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an accessory from your Saab dealer. A s

227Car care and technical informationFusesThe fuses are housed in two fuse panels: one at the end of the instrument panel on the driver’s side, and on

228 Car care and technical informationMaxi fusesThe Maxi fuses are housed in the fuse box under the hood. These fuses can be checked in the same way a

229Car care and technical informationFuse panel in instrument panel# Amp Function A 30 Trailer lights B 10 Automatic transmission C 7.5 Electric door

23SafetyChild safety Car safety tipsFor Trunk Release Handle information see page 44 and 144.WARNING• Children must always be suitably restrained in

230 Car care and technical informationRelay panel under instrument panel Relay panel under instrument panel (cont.)27 10 Engine-management system; SID

231Car care and technical informationFuse box under hoodFusesRelays# Amp Function 1 40 Radiator fan, high speed2 60 ABS/TCS/ESP3– –4 7.5 Load angle se

232 Car care and technical information12 Horn 13 Extra lights (accessory) 14 High beam headlight15 Low beam headlight 16 –17 Windshield wipersIB1798Lo

233Car care and technical informationTires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questi

234 Car care and technical informationWhen to checkCheck your tires once a month or more.Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi

235Car care and technical informationWhen It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, w

236 Car care and technical informationThe wheels and tires have been carefully matched to the characteristics of the car and play a key role in its ou

237Car care and technical informationUniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applica-ble on the tire sidewall between tread shou

238 Car care and technical informationWheel Alignment and Tire BalanceThe wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to

239Car care and technical informationTire ChainsNotice: If your vehicle does not have P225/45R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only

24 SafetyThe same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults.Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints.Children t

240 Car care and technical informationTire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into it´s sidewall.Tire size: The tire size ia a

241Car care and technical informationAspect ratio: A two-digit number that indi-cates the tire height-to-width measure-ments. For example, if the tire

242 Car care and technical informationLoading Your VehicleThis is an example of what your vehicle´s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might

243Car care and technical informationMaximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire.Maxim

244 Car care and technical informationSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit1 Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo shoul

245Car care and technical informationTire date codeTires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively ha

246 Car care and technical informationCompact spare tireThe compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire. Its use is only permitte

247Car care and technical informationChanging a wheel WARNING• The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. It

248 Car care and technical informationPosition for jack IB1838IB1553Positioning the jackThe collapsible jack handle is stowed in a cloth bag by the sp

249Car care and technical informationTo jack up the car, apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills.If a floor jack is used,

25SafetyLATCH installationTo facilitate the proper fitting of new specially-designed child restraints, rigid lower anchorages (ISOFIX) have been insta

250 Car care and technical information1 Put the car in 1st gear (automatic trans-mission: move selector to the P position) and apply the parking brake

251Car care and technical informationWARNINGGrit, salt and rust can clog the inner threads if the car has been driven for sev-eral years exclusively w

252 Car care and technical informationAir conditioning (ACC) Fault diagnosis If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are a number of checks you can

253Car care and technical informationSafety beltsRegularly check the function of the safety belts as follows:• Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sha

254 Car care and technical informationWashing the carWash your car frequently. To facilitate cleaning, a suitable detergent can be added to the water,

255Car care and technical informationWaxing and polishingOther than in exceptional cases, do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on a

256 Car care and technical informationTwo-coat enamel As the name implies, two-coat enamel is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base colo

257Car care and technical informationWhat causes rust?Steel body panels of automobiles are sub-ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to pen

258 Car care and technical information4Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary. Pay particular atten-tion to the fenders and wheel housings

259Car care and technical informationHeadlight aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlight aiming system equipped with vertical aiming device. T

26 SafetyFor the top tether, only use the strap supplied with the child restraint.Always follow the installation instructions supplied with the child

260 Car care and technical informationIf you find that the headlight needs adjust-ment follow these steps:1 Open the hood and locate the vertical aimi

261Car care and technical information5 Turn on the low beam headlights and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent (although not directly on the lens

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263Customer Assistance and InformationCustomer Assistance and InformationMaintenance schedule _ 264 Owner assistance _____ 265 Reporting Safety

264 Customer Assistance and InformationMaintenance scheduleThe Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab t

265Customer Assistance and InformationService record retentionService instruction coupons and record stubs are provided in the Saab Warranties and Ser

266 Customer Assistance and InformationChange of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada)Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warr

267Customer Assistance and InformationVehicle Data Collection and Event Data RecordersYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehi-cles, has a number of

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269SpecificationsSpecifications General______________ 270 Engine ______________ 272 Fuel_________________ 272 Engine oil____________ 273 Eng

27SafetyChild tether anchorages for forward facing child car seatsChild restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to Canadian and USA

270 SpecificationsGeneral Overall length, including bumpers: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 190.0 in (4827 mm)9-5 Wagon ______________________ 190.

271SpecificationsTrailer: Luggage compartment Volume (SAE): 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 15.9 cu.ft. (450 litres)9-5 Wagon, rear seat upright ___

272 SpecificationsEngine Fuel 4-cylinder ________________________ Four cylinders, twin overhead cam-shafts, 16 valves and two balancer shafts. C

273SpecificationsEngine oil To meet demands in Saab's extended service intervals all engines are filled with specially designed synthetic fact

274 SpecificationsEngine variants When to change engine oilYour vehicle will display when it is time for servicing on the SID, based on the mileage a

275SpecificationsElectrical system Drive belts Voltage __________________________ 12 V Battery capacity ___________________ 70 Ah Starter

276 SpecificationsManual gearbox Automatic transmission Type ____________________________ All-synchromesh 5-speed with final drive and differen-tia

277SpecificationsSuspension Steering Brake system Spring type, front and rear ___________ Coil springs Maximum deflection of springs: Front __

278 SpecificationsWheels and tires(recommended dimensions) 2.3t 2.3 Turbo 2.3TSummer tires205/65 R15 94 V X – –215/55 R16 93 V X X X225/45 R17 94 W XL

279SpecificationsLowest recommended tire pressure, cold tiresTire size Load/speedmph (km/h) 1)Front kPa/psiRearkPa/psi205/65 R15 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100

28 Safety9-5 SportWagon:1 Fold the backrest of the rear seat forward, see page 135.2 Fold the anchor that is right behind the child restraint to its u

280 SpecificationsPlates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer, it may be necessary to quote the car’s V.I.N., engine and gearbox numbers. 1 V

281Specifications 1 Region ___________ Y = Northern Europe2 Country __________ S = Sweden3 Manufacturer _____ 3 = Saab Automobile AB4 Product line

282 SpecificationsSeveral of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needsSome functions are governed by legal requ

283IndexIndexAA/C system, fault diagnosis _______ 252A/C system, maintenance _________ 252ABS brakes ____________________ 168ACC ___________________

284 IndexDDICE/TWICE ___________________ 228Dampers ______________________ 277Date code, tires _________________ 245Definitions and terminology, tire

285IndexJJack _________________________ 249KKey ___________________________ 40Key to chassis number ___________ 281Key, remove ___________________

286 IndexRoof load _____________________ 183Running-in ____________________ 174SSDM _________________________ 267SID ___________________________ 6

287IndexUUnder the hood _________________ 201Uniform tire quality grading ________ 237Upholstery and trim ______________ 253Upholstery and trim, care

288 IndexNotes

29SafetyLockable belt tongue In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the

3Instrument panel IB1080Indicator and warning lights______ 54Speedometer_________________ 61Odometer and trip meter ________ 60Fuel gauge__________

30 SafetyInstallation of child restraint using the standard safety beltChild restraints that are approved for rear-ward facing installation in the rea

31SafetyAirbag The AIRBAG system comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats.The system s

32 SafetyWARNING• Even if the car is equipped with AIRBAG, safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants. • Note that because an airbag infl

33SafetyIB174251426326775AIRBAG system with belt pretensioners 1 Central sensor2 Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) 3 Steering wheel wit

34 SafetyFront passenger seat The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light. The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia abov

35SafetySide airbags The side airbags, which help protect the upper body are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. In a side im

36 SafetyAIR BAG warning lightAIRBAG servicingThe AIRBAG must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as main

37SafetyScrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners Frequently asked questions on func-tion of airbagsDo you still need to wear a safety be

38 SafetyWhat won’t trigger the front airbags? The airbag will not be activated in all front-end crashes. For instance, if the car has hit something r

39SecuritySecurity Doors _________________ 40 Central locking _________ 40 Car alarm ______________ 46 IB446

4Exterior IB1736Driving with a roof rack load______ 183Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 183Maximum roof load ____________ 270Rearview mirror _

40 SecurityDoorsDoor handlesPull the handle to open the door. If the door is stuck (e.g. if frozen), hold the handle from above to secure a better gri

41SecurityTo check the number of keys that are pro-grammed for the car; see page 50.Electronic starting interlock (immobilizer)Each time the key is re

42 SecurityLocking by key (1) When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected.Turn the key clockwise: all doors locked. The trunk

43SecurityIf the car is left with the doors open, the inte-rior lighting and the courtesy lights in the doors will be switched off automatically after

44 SecurityTrunk lid lock, 9-5 SedanThe trunk lid lock is independent of the cen-tral-locking system. The trunk lid release switch on the driver’s doo

45SecurityTailgate, 9-5 SportWagonThe tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked. The tailgate button on the driver’s door is inop

46 SecurityCar alarm The car alarm (anti-theft system) is acti-vated/deactivated when the car is locked/unlocked by the remote control or by the key,

47SecurityActivating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be activated if the driver’s door is open or if the ignition switch is in ON position.If, on t

48 SecurityPanic-functionIn the car alarm system is a function called "Panic-function". To activate panic function:• Push and hold one of th

49SecurityOverview of functions Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different coun-tries.Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprog

5Interior IB581Rearview mirrors ______________ 121Door mirrors__________________ 121Sun visors ___________________ 131Safety belts ____________ 17

50 SecurityOverview of LED signals and SID messagesSome signals may differ between model variants for different countries. Status LED signalActivation

51SecurityCanada only:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may no

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53Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls Indicator and warning lights _______________ 54 Instruments ___________ 60 Saab Information Di

54 Instruments and controlsIndicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will come on when the ignition is switched on prior t

55Instruments and controlsWarning, charging This light will come on together with if the battery is discharging. If it comes on while you are drivin

56 Instruments and controls Anti-lock brake warning This light will come on if a fault has occurred in the ABS system.On certain variants and as w

57Instruments and controlsCHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is a message in the Saab Information Display (SID). A chime will als

58 Instruments and controlsIndicator, cruise control This light shows when the cruise-control system is active (see page 167). Indicator, high beam Th

59Instruments and controlsAutomatic transmission, fault indicatorOn a car with an automatic transmission, this warning symbol is illuminated if a faul

6Engine compartmentIB1737Engine ______________________ 203Checking the oil level ___________ 204Changing engine oil____________ 204Engine oil, spec

60 Instruments and controlsAutochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is sw

61Instruments and controlsSpeedometer(U.S. speedometer shown)The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the ABS system. If the NIGHT P

62 Instruments and controls Check fuse 1 (radiator fan) in the fuse panel under the hood, see page 231. If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone,

63Instruments and controlsSelector lever indication(Automatic transmission) The position of the selector lever is indi-cated on the main instrument pa

64 Instruments and controlsOutdoor temperature (Frost warning)Regardless of which function has been selected, except Night Panel Mode, SID will automa

65Instruments and controlsTurning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed-warning function. 2 Press SET to turn on the funct

66 Instruments and controlsTo calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained 1 Select Dist using the button. 2 Set the distan

67Instruments and controlsCHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the display for about four sec-onds, while the SID checks

68 Instruments and controlsThe following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night-Panel mode: • Setting of the Audio system, SID o

69Instruments and controlsSwitches Daytime running lightsThe parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically when the igni-tion switch

7Battery• No sparks, flames or smoking.• Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.• Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe bur

70 Instruments and controlsCourtesy Headlight FeatureA delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the drive

71Instruments and controlsInstrument illuminationThe brightness of the instrument illumina-tion can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent t

72 Instruments and controlsFront fog lights (certain models)The front fog lights can be activated in both low beam headlight and parking light posi-ti

73Instruments and controlsWipers and washers There are three intermittent wiper positions.Moving the control stalk to the spring-loaded position betwe

74 Instruments and controlsmost position (1). When a higher degree of sensitivity is selected, the wipers make one sweep of the windshield for referen

75Instruments and controlsAutomatic climate control (ACC) The ACC system automatically works to maintain the desired temperature inside the car.The sy

76 Instruments and controlsThe system has five sensors: • Outdoor temperature sensor• Interior temperature sensor• Sun sensor (mounted on top of the f

77Instruments and controlsTemperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: • The driver’s zone• The passenger zone (front and rear

78 Instruments and controlsFunctionsPressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings.If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other fun

79Instruments and controlsThe rear-window and door-mirror heating is controlled manually. Switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is clear,

8IB336Jack• Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains.• Vehicle must be level and the jack must be placed on a firm and l

80 Instruments and controlsAir distributionPress once: Defrosting of all windows will take place (air flow to rear side windows shut off) with:• The f

81Instruments and controlsStarting in cold weatherTo start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set-ting, maximum heat and low fan

82 Instruments and controlsProgramming IIIt is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to driving and weather conditions. Function O

83Instruments and controlsTo program a function or to cancel a programmed function, press and hold in the relevant button until the corresponding symb

84 Instruments and controlsCondensation When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified, and the resultant con-densation is drained off

85Saab 9-5 Audio SystemSaab 9-5 Audio SystemQuick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System ____ 87 Sound controls _______ 89 Radio _______________ 9

86 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemTo get the best out of your Saab 9-5 Audio System, we recommend that you read through this entire section.The Saab 9-5 Audio S

87Saab 9-5 Audio SystemQuick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 90) ON To switch the system ON, press the volume but-ton. The last se

88 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemCassette player. See page 92 CD player. See page 95 CD changer (accessory/option). See page 97 Press once: Selects cassette

89Saab 9-5 Audio SystemSound controlsON/OFF The Audio System will come on: • When the volume control is pressed. • When the ignition is switched ON, i

9No sparks, flames or smoking.Buckle upUse protective gogglesAirbagKeep out of reach of children.Electric windowsBattery acid contains sulfuric acid.D

90 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemRadio Press the RADIO/BAND button to switch to the radio when another source is active. Preset station buttons (1) Press once

91Saab 9-5 Audio SystemWaveband selector (3) Press the RADIO/BAND button repeatedly to move through the waveband selections: FM1, FM2, and AM. AS, Aut

92 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemCassette player Before playing a tape, make sure that the label is secure and that the cassette is not warped, otherwise the c

93Saab 9-5 Audio SystemMusic search forward/reverse (5) To search forward for a track, press and release quickly (within half a second). The followi

94 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemType II (metal) tapes The cassette has an automatic tape-type selector. Cleaning-due indicator After 30 hours’ playing time, t

95Saab 9-5 Audio SystemCD playerTo select the CD mode, load a CD into the deck or, if one is already loaded, press the CD/RDM button.Insert the CD, la

96 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemFast track search Press (mid-segment) once to switch between the CD-PLAY and CD-TRACK modes. The CD-PLAY and CD-TRACK modes

97Saab 9-5 Audio SystemCD changer(accessory)Important! Always keep the sliding cover closed to keep dust out of the CD changer, so that it will contin

98 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemIf the magazine in the CD changer is empty, the following will appear on the display: If the CD changer is activated right aft

99Saab 9-5 Audio SystemIf for some reason the CD selected by the preset button cannot be played, playback of the current CD will continue. Track searc