Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 9-5 (2008) Saab
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1 Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 200 del Year 2008 Safety 11 Security 43 Instruments and contr ols 57 Saab 9-5 A udio System 3 3 3 3 90 Interior equipment and trunk 113 Star ting and driving 13.
2 Introduction This manual provides practical guid ance on driving and caring for your Saab. Although this manual de scribes the most important differences betw een model vari- ants, it does not include precise specifica- tions of the different variants.
3 Instrument panel IB3830 Indicator and war ning lights ______ 58 Speedometer _________________ 65 Odometer and tr ip meter ________ 64 Fuel gauge _________________ __ 65 T emperature gauge __________.
4 Exterior IB3831 Driving with a roof rack load ______ 179 Fitting the roof carriers 3 ________ 179 Maximum roof load ___ _________ 260 Rear view mirror ___ ____________ 118 Hood __ __________________.
5 Interior IB3832 Rear view mirrors ______________ 116 Door mirrors __________________ 116 Sun visors ____________ _______ 125 Saf ety belts ________ ____ 12 Airbag ______ ___________ 29 Child safety .
6 Engine compartment IB3636 Engine ____________________ __ 194 Checking the oil lev el __ _________ 194 Engine oil, specifi cation _________ 263 Braking________ ______________ 160 ABS brakes _______ _.
7 Battery • No sparks, flames or smoking. • Shield ey es, e xplosive gases ca n cause blindness or injury . • Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or se vere b urns. • Flush eye s immediately with water . Get medical help fast. • Do not tip battery .
8 IB336 WARNING EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS • Children can be killed or seriously injured by t he air bag. • The back se at is the saf est place f or children. • Nev er put a rear-f acing child seat in the front. • Alwa ys use seat belts and child restraints.
9 No sparks, flames or smoking. Buckle up Use protectiv e goggles Airbag K eep out of reach of children. Nev er place a rear-f acing child seat in this seat. Battery acid contains sulfuric acid. Electric windows Ref er to the Owner ’ s Manual. Deactivatin g of rear window switches Risk of ex plosive gas .
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11 Safety Seats _______________ 18 Head restraint ________ 21 Safety belts __________ 12 Child safety __________ 22 Airbag_______________ 29 IB3835 Safety 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
12 Safety Safety belts Three-point inertia-reel safety bel ts are provided for all seats. The results of studies show tha t it is equally important to wear saf ety belts in t he rear seat as in the front seats. Bear in mind that in certain states/provinces it is a legal re quirement for all occupants o f the car to wear a safety belt.
13 Safety Correct position for safety belt • P osition the lap strap snugly and low across the hips so that it just touches the thighs. The shoulder strap must be as f ar in on the shoulder as possible. • Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any shar p edges.
14 Safety Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pu lling the belt and insert- ing the tongue in the buckle. Check that it is securely fastened. Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the should er to tighten the lap b elt part.
15 Safety Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves an d the unborn child. The lap belt should be placed low, across the hips and over the upper thighs. Safety belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic p retensioners and force li miters.
16 Safety Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care- fully and inserting the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. Then grip the diago nal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap.
17 Safety WARNING • Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the p elvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; w earing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoi ded.
18 Safety Seats Both front seats are electrically operated. On certain models the driver ´ s seat is equipped with a memory function . To facilitate getting into the car, both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open. For safety reasons, if the door is closed, the seat can only be adjusted when th e ignition is ON.
19 Safety Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push th e lower con- trol forward or back. Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upp er con- trol forward or back. Lumbar support 3 3 3 3 Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust- ment of the lumbar support.
20 Safety Memory driver ’ s seat 3 3 3 3 In certain models the driver ´ s seat is equipped with a programmable memo ry function. This functi on also incl udes the door mirrors. Adjust the seat and door mirrors. To save the settings, press and hold the M button and, at the same time, press one of the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3).
21 Safety Head restraint The front seats in the Saab 9-5 are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind. In the event of a rear-end crash, the bod y is forced back against the backrest.
22 Safety Child safety Car safety tips For Trunk Release Handle informatio n see page 48 and 138. WARNING • Children can be killed or seri- ously injured by the airbag • The BACK SEAT is the SAFES.
23 Safety General information on child safety The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is give n to adults. Children travel most safely whe n properly restrained. However, the type of restraint must be appropriate fo r the size of the chi ld.
24 Safety IB1684 Rigid 2-poin t lower attachment with top tether IB1685 Semi-r igid 2-point lower attachment with top tether IB3839 Location of lower anchors Lower anchor and top tether anchor loca- tions.
25 Safety Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 9-5 SportCombi: Before installation, please re ad through these instructions and the child restraint installation instructio ns. 1 T he top tether anchor is located on the cargo floor by the rear seat backrest's lower part (see picture).
26 Safety Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 9-5 Sedan: Before installation, please re ad through these instructions and the child restraint installation instructio ns. 1 F ind the lower anchors f or the seating position y ou wa nt to use.
27 Safety Lockable latch plate In fitting a chil d seat that is intended to be secured in position by th e lap portion of the safety belt, make use of the lo cking function of the latch pl ate. This function is availab le on all seats in the second row.
28 Safety Installation of rear facing child restrai nts Child restraints that are approved for rear facing instal lation in the re ar seat can be positioned in any o f the three rear seati ng positions.
29 Safety Airbag The AIRBAG system comprises an airbag in the steering wheel, a front passenger airbag and side airba gs in the front seats. The system supplements the protection provided by the safe ty belts to further enhance the safety of the o ccupants.
30 Safety WARNING • Even if the car is equipped with AIR- BAG, safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants. • Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rap idly, it will not provide protectio n against a second impact occurring in the same incident.
31 Safety IB3840 5 1 4 2 6 3 2 6 7 7 5 AIRBA G system with belt pretensione rs 1 Central sensor 2 Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) 3 Steering wheel with inte gral airbag 4 Passenger ai.
32 Safety Front passenger seat The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light. The passenger airbag module is h oused in the fasci a above the glove compartment and is marked AIRBAG Both airbags will be inflated in th e event of a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash, even if the passenger seat is unoccu- pied.
33 Safety Passenger Sensing System Vehicles with a passenger sensing system have indicator LEDs on the fasci a. The indi- cators will be lit during the system check when you turn your ignition key to ST or ON. When the system check is complete, either the ON or the OFF L ED, will be lit.
34 Safety The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger ’ s frontal airbag if: • the right fro nt passenger seat is unoccu- pied • the system deter mines that an.
35 Safety If the on indica tor is still lit, secure th e child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer.
36 Safety Side airbags The side airbags, which help protec t the upper body are integrate d in the outside edges of the front seat backrests. In a side impact, only the airbag on th at side will be ac.
37 Safety AIRBAG warning light WARNING • If the airbag rea diness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it me ans the airbag system may not be working properly. See page 61. The airba gs in your vehicle may not infla te in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
38 Safety What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that so me people may not even realize the airba g inflated.
39 Safety AIRBAG servicing The airbag must be inspe cted as part of the normal service p rogram but otherwise ma y be regarded as maintenance-free. Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensione.
40 Safety Frequently asked questions on function of airbags Do you still need to wear a safety b elt if air- bags are fitted? Yes, always! The airbag merely suppl e- ments the car ’ s normal safety system.
41 Safety Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful? Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min- utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes. Avoid a s far as possible getting dust on your skin as th ere is a risk of skin irritation.
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43 Security Doors _______________ 44 Central locking _______ 44 Car alarm ____________ 50 IB4116 Security 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories). 95_US_M08.
44 Security Doors Door handles Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is stuck (e.g. if frozen), hold the handle from above to se cure a better grip. Central locking Key / Remote control The key unit consists of a mechanical key with integrated remote control.
45 Security Locking/unlocking the car When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected. Remote locking Press once on the control: all doors locked. The hazard warning li ghts will flash once. The trunk/tailgate release switch on the driver ´ s door will not work wh en all doors are locked.
46 Security If remote unlocking sho uld fail to work Unlock the front door with the key. To silence the alarm, insert the key into the igni- tion switch and turn it to the ON position. The car can now be started. Contact a work- shop to have the system checked and repaired.
47 Security Child safety locks The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are operated by means of a catch adjacent to the door lock. Insert a key and turn the catch 45 ° clockwise or counterclockwise as indicated by the label on the doo r.
48 Security Unlocking The trunk lid is sli ghtly opened/unlocked using: • The b utton on the k e y • The trunk lid s witch on the inside of the driver ’ s door (if the car is unlock ed and at a standstill) Remote unlockin g is confirmed by the d irec- tion indicators flashin g three times.
49 Security Locking The tailgate is locked using: • The bu tton on the key • The bu tton on the cent er console • The key in the driver ’ s do or .
50 Security Car 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, see page 45. The antenna for the alarm system is located in the center console. All the doors plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood are monitored by microswi tches.
51 Security Check to ensure that all the doors, plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood, are closed prop- erly. If the fault persists (LED flashing when another attempt is made to activate the car alarm by remote control), lock the car using the key instead.
52 Security Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed, it will be trig- gered if any door, or the trunk l id or hood, is opened. The alarm will also be triggere d if an attempt is made to bypass or sho rt-circuit the igni- tion switch, or to disconnect the battery.
53 Security Overview of functions Alarm signals may differ between model varian ts for different countries. Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogr ammed – con- sult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 272). Locking/ activation Hazard warning lights fl ash once.
54 Security Overview of LED signa ls and SID messages Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries. Status LED signal Activation (during 10-second delay). Comes on for 10 seconds. Alarm acti vated (after dela y ). Flashes once ev ery other second.
55 Security Canada only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Ope ration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interfere nce received, including interferen ce that may cause undesi red oper- ation.
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57 Instruments and controls Indicator and warni ng lights _________ _____ 58 Instruments __________ 64 Saab Information Display (SID) _______________ 68 Switches ____________ 73 Automatic climate cont.
58 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warnin g lights will come on when the ig nition is switched on prior to starting. Under normal conditions, these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (see page 64).
59 Instruments and controls This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel-injection or ignition system. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Fuel cap on page 147. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has b een left off or improperl y installed.
60 Instruments and controls This light will show when the parking b rake is on (see page 165). The parking brake is mecha nical and oper- ates on the rear wheels.
61 Instruments and controls This light will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system. The light will come on for about th ree sec- onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or D rive position. It should go out after the engine has started.
62 Instruments and controls This light shows when the cruise-con trol system is active (see page 159). This light shows when the headligh ts are on high beam (see page 73). This light shows when the rear fog lig ht is on (see page 74). The rear fog light is switched off automat- ically when the engine is switched off.
63 Instruments and controls The ESP ® indicator light is located in the tachometer and will be illuminate d when the ESP ® regulation is occurring, i.e. when there is insufficient tra ction between the tires and the road surface to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for.
64 Instruments and controls Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning a nd indicator lights should come on when the ignition is switched on pr ior to starting. They should go out after about 3 seconds. The following lights light up un til the engine is started, presuming that no fault exists: • Oil pressure war ning light .
65 Instruments and controls Speedometer (U.S. speedometer shown) The speedometer receives signa ls from the wheel sensors in the ABS system. Cars sold in U.S.: The speedomete r dis- plays the speed of the car in miles per hour (mph). Cars sold in Canad a: The speedomete r dis- plays the speed of the car in kilometres per hour (km/h).
66 Instruments and controls Check fuse 1 (radiato r fan) in the fuse p anel under the hood, see page 220. If the needle re peatedly enters the re d zone, stop the car as soon as i t is safe to do so and check the coolant level by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank – do not remove the cap.
67 Instruments and controls When the speed of the car exceeds 130 mph (210 km/h) acce leration is limited by a reduction in boost pressure. The turbo gauge will mo ve to the middle field, indicat- ing a drop in engine output and conse- quently a reduction in vehicle speed.
68 Instruments and controls Saab Information Display (SID) The Saab Information Displa y (SID) shows CHECK messages an d incorporates ei ght trip-computer functions.
69 Instruments and controls Entering values for the functions Dist. 1S e l e c t Dist. using the i /SET button. 2 H old i/SET depressed until a chime sounds and the sele cted function is marked. 3 Se t the distance using or . 4 En d with a br ief press on the i/SET but ton .
70 Instruments and controls Using Dist. as a trip meter If no value is programmed in Dist. , it func- tions as a trip meter. This is indicated by an arrow to the right in the display. Reset the trip meter by briefly pressing the CLR button. Calculating the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained: 1S e l e c t Dist.
71 Instruments and controls CHECK messages When the engine is started, CHECKING will appear on the displ ay for about 4 seconds while the SID CHECK functions are being performed. When a CHECK message is activated while driving, a chime sou nds and the message appears in SID.
72 Instruments and controls NIGHT PANEL To improve night-driving conditions inside the car, the Night Panel mode can be selected. In this mode, the amount of infor- mation displayed is red uced, and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated.
73 Instruments and controls Switches The parking lights and daytime running lights come on auto matically when the igni- tion switch is ON. Note to owners in the U.S.: If you do not want Daytime Running Lights, this feature can be disconne cted: switch off the engine and remove fuse No.
74 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 second s after the driver ’ s door has been closed.
75 Instruments and controls Instrument illumination The brightness of th e instrument illumina- tion can be varied by me ans of the dimmer switch adjacent to the headlight switch. (See also Ni ght panel on page 72 ). In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumina tion is auto- matically extinguished.
76 Instruments and controls Front fog lights 3 3 3 3 The front fog lights can be activated in both low beam headlight and parking light posi- tions. Fog lights shoul d only be used in poor visibility condi tions. Make sure you are familiar with the appli- cable provincial/state law reg arding the use of fog ligh ts.
77 Instruments and controls Wipers and washers There are t hree intermitt ent wiper po sitions. Moving the control stalk to the spring-loaded position between 0 and 2 will produce a single sweep of the wipers. The wipers are designed for optimal clean- ing at all driving speeds.
78 Instruments and controls When the engine has been switched off, the control stalk must be moved to posi- tion 0 and back to position 1 to reactivate the sensor. Set the sensitiv ity using the control on the wiper stalk (the sa me control as used for wiper delay on ca rs not fitted with a rain sen- sor).
79 Instruments and controls Automatic climate control (ACC) The ACC system automatically works to maintain the desired te mperature inside the car. The system will achieve the desired temper- ature in the quickest possible way. Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature tha n that desired will not speed up the process.
80 Instruments and controls The system has five sensors: • Outdoor t emperatur e sensor • Interior temperature sensor • Sun sensor (mounted on top of the fascia) • T wo b lended-air temp erature sensors (mounted inside the front floor vents) Note: If anything is placed over the su n sen- sor, the ACC system will not function prop- erly.
81 Instruments and controls Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature zones: • The driver ’ s zone • The passenger zone (front and rear seats) The desired temperature can b e set between 60 and 80 ° F.
82 Instruments and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other fu nctions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained au tomatically.
83 Instruments and controls Air distribution One press: When the defroster is chosen manually , all the windows (e xcept the rear side windows, where the air fl ow is off) ar e demisted b y: • F an: high speed. • The air is direct ed to the defroster vent s.
84 Instruments and controls Starting in col d weather To start with, the system will automatically select the defroster set- ting, maximum heat and low fan speed. As the engine warms up, air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fa n speed will be increased .
85 Instruments and controls Adaptation of ACC It is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to driving and weather co nditions. Adaptation and restoration of factory settings is don e by holding the respective button depressed approx.
86 Instruments and controls Calibration Calibration is carrie d out automati cally after a certain number of starts if the ignition has been switched off for more than 2 hours. If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will ne ed to be recali- brated.
87 Instruments and controls Heated front seats 3 3 3 3 The heating of the seat cushion and back- rest of both front seats is ad justable and thermostat-controlled.
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89 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio _______________ 93 CD player ____________ 99 CD changer 3 3 3 3 ________ 100 MP3 player ___________ 102 Portable player 3 3 3 3 _____ 104 General functions _____ 105 Sou.
90 Saab 9-5 Audio System Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 3 3 3 To get the best out of your Saab 9-5 Audio System, we recommend that you read through this enti re section. The Saab 9-5 Audio System co nsists of a head unit with radio, CD playe r/CD changer 3 for CD and MP3 discs and CD changer 3 in the luggage compartment.
91 Saab 9-5 Audio System Steering wheel controls 3 3 3 3 l Scroll among preset pages. The menu option in the displ a y is selected with the corre- sponding pushbutton directly under neath. No function on U.S ./CA cars. Select XM TM 3 progr am type when the radio is in the XM TM 3 mode.
92 Saab 9-5 Audio System Switching the audio system On/Off The audio system will come on: • When the i gnition is switched ON and/or the ON/OFF control is pressed. ON/OFF control The audio system will be switched off: • When the ON/OFF control is pressed.
93 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO BAND button to return to radio mode if another audio source is in use. Selecting a radio station Selecting a frequency band Press the RADIO BAND button to change frequency band. Th e selected frequency band appears on the display.
94 Saab 9-5 Audio System Number of pages with preset stations To display the number of pages (1-6) with preset stations: 1 H old the FAV button depressed or press the MENU button and then press the pushbutton under the menu optio n FAV 1-6 .
95 Saab 9-5 Audio System XM TM 3 3 3 3 Satellite Radio Service XM TM is a satellite radio service b ased in the 48 contiguous United States and Can- ada. XM TM offers a large variety of coast- to-coast channels includ ing commercial free music, news, sports, talk, traffic/ weather (U.
96 Saab 9-5 Audio System Restore removed XM TM 3 3 3 3 categories Removed categorie s can be restored by pressing th e pushbutton under the menu option Add when a removed category is dis- played or by pressing the pushb utton under the menu option Restore All .
97 Saab 9-5 Audio System XM TM 3 3 3 3 Radio Messages Radio Displ ay Message Condition Action Requir ed XM Updating Updating encr y ption code The encryptio n code in the receiver is being updated an no action is required. This process should take no longer tha n 30 seconds.
98 Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Displ ay Message Condition Action Requir ed Not F ound No channel av ailable for the chosen cate gory There are no channels a vailab le fo r the selected categor y .
99 Saab 9-5 Audio System CD player Activate the CD player by inserting a di sc or by pressing th e CD AUX button if a CD i s already loaded. CD pla y er menu Loading CDs Insert the disc in the slot with the text side up until the mechanism loads the disc.
100 Saab 9-5 Audio System CD changer 3 3 3 3 Activate the CD change r by inserting one or more CD/MP3 discs or by pressing the CD AUX button if one or more discs is alr eady loaded. Loading CDs Loading a CD 1 Pre ss the LOAD button. The f ollowing appears on the disp la y: Please Wait 2 Wait until the loading mechanism is ready for the disc.
101 Saab 9-5 Audio System Selecting and changing tracks Turn the tone control or press the SEEK but- tons to select or change to the preceding or next track. The track number appea rs in the display. If the current track has played for a t least 10 se conds, you can start the track from the beginning by pressing SEEK (arrow left).
102 Saab 9-5 Audio System MP3 player The audio system can play MP3 files recorded on an CD-R disc with the follow ing bit speed: 32 - 320 kbps. Sound quality may vary depending on the quality of the CD-R disc, recording method and qua lity of the recorded music.
103 Saab 9-5 Audio System Selecting/changing MP3 folder • Press the left pushbutton under the Folder symbol to play the first MP3 file in the preceding MP3 folder on the disc. • Press the right pu shbu tton under the F older symbol to pla y the first MP3 file of the next MP3 folder on the disc.
104 Saab 9-5 Audio System Song title, artist name, etc. If a disc has been recorded with ID3 data (version 1 & 2), the song titl e, artist name, album title and MP3 folder name can be shown in the display. 1 P ress the i button. 2 Pre ss the pushbutton under the desired menu option.
105 Saab 9-5 Audio System Connecting and activating a portable player 1 C onnect the unit to the audio system via the A UX input. 2 P ress the CD A UX button to activate the por table play er . General functions Setting time and date Cars without CD changer 1 Pre ss the Clock button.
106 Saab 9-5 Audio System Time and date display 1 I n the clock menu, press the pushbutton under the arrow symbol in the display . 2 Sp ecify whether time should be displayed with the 12-hour or 24-hour system and in which order date is to be indicate d by pressing the pushbutton under the desired menu option.
107 Saab 9-5 Audio System Sound system The sound system is called harman/k ar- don ® Sound System . Loudness is con- trolled automatically by the audio system, boosting the highest an d lowest frequency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is set to a low level.
108 Saab 9-5 Audio System Technical data Specifications in accordance with EIA Interim Standard. THD = Total Harmonic Distortion To n e c o n t r o l s Bass _____________ ±8 dB at 100 Hz T reble ______ ______ ±8 dB at 16 kHz Pow er ou t p u t harman/kardon ® Sound System 200 W 150 W at 1% THD and 13.
109 Saab 9-5 Audio System Antennas The audio system has two antennas incor- porated in the rear window: one fo r FM and one for AM. The XM TM Satellite Radio antenna 3 is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up fo r clear radio reception.
110 Saab 9-5 Audio System Shadow effect Because FM radio waves travel in straight lines from the transmitter, a shadow effect can occur when tal l buildings or hill s obstruct the propagation path fro m the transmitter to the car.
111 Saab 9-5 Audio System Sources of FM interference Interference to FM reception can be caused by the electrical systems in other vehicles, particularly if the sig nal from the transmitte r is weak. Sources of AM interference AM reception is prone to interference, e.
112 Saab 9-5 Audio System Error codes The audio system has a built-in diagnosti cs function. If a fault is detected, a error code is generated to help workshop technicians to diagnose the fault. Below are the codes for some faults that you might be able to rec- tify yourself.
113 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment __________ 114 Electric windows ______ 115 Rearview mirrors______ 116 Moonroof 3 3 3 3 __________ 123 Interior lighting _______ 124 Sun visor.
114 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steer- ing wheel is possible. Pull down the lever fully until you hear a click. Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then raise the le ver.
115 Interior equipment and trunk Electric windows The electric motors of the front windows are equipped with overload protection (inte- grated ther mal protect ion). This protec tion operates when the windows are wound down automatically (switch pressed fully down).
116 Interior equipment and trunk Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF) The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inope rative by the ON/OFF switch in the panel on the center console. When the switch is ON, the rear side win- dows can be opera ted by the switch on each rear door.
117 Interior equipment and trunk Electrically retractable door mirrors 3 3 3 3 Retract and unfold the door mirrors with the button on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The ignition key must be in the ON position. Allow the mirrors finish moving before repressing the button.
118 Interior equipment and trunk Rearview mirror The rearview mirror has day/n ight positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirro r.
119 Interior equipment and trunk Preparations for first-time programming Before programming the garage opener for the first time, you must delete any factory codes. Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 se conds.
120 Interior equipment and trunk Gate Operator / Canadian Programmi ng Canadian radio-frequen cy laws require transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after several seconds of transmission - which may not be long enough for th e garage opener to pick up the signal during programming.
121 Interior equipment and trunk Opening a garage door To operate, simply press and release the programmed button. Activation will now occur for the trai ned device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.
122 Interior equipment and trunk Compass The compass is integrated in the rearview mirror. The compass bearing is di splayed in the top right-hand corne r of the mirror and is updated every other second. The compass displays the car ’ s direction of travel: N, NE, E, etc.
123 Interior equipment and trunk Moonroof 3 3 3 3 The moonroof is operated by the switch on the overhead panel above the rearview mir- ror. The moonroof can be opened partiall y or fully. To open: • Slide the control towards the rear to open the moonroof to the comfort position.
124 Interior equipment and trunk Emergency operation of moonroof In an emergency (e.g. if there is an electrical failure) the moonroof can be operated by a screwdriver. Remove the cover at the front of the moonroof opening, insert a screw- driver in the groove, and rotate.
125 Interior equipment and trunk There is also a light in the sun visors. The light comes on wh en the cover over the vanity mirror is opened . When the ignition is OFF, if a do or has been left open for 20 minute s, the interi or lighting will be switched off automatically to save the battery.
126 Interior equipment and trunk Power Outlet 3 3 3 3 You can use the electrical socket to charge a mobile phone, for example. Glove compartment The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning (ACC) system. Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks cool, etc.
127 Interior equipment and trunk IB436 IB437 IB439 IB441 IB438 On the back of the front seats 3 Center ar mrest f or rear seat 3 On leading ed ge of front seats 3 Console between front seats In the doors 95_US_M08.
128 Interior equipment and trunk Cup holders Cup holders are pr ovided in the instrument panel fascia, in th e center console compart- ment between the front seats, and in the rear-seat armrest (certain variants only). To access the cup holder in the instrument panel, press the symbol and release.
129 Interior equipment and trunk Trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan The rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded indepen- dently. Folding down of the rear seat is easier if the front seats are not all the way back, and the rear he ad restraints are folded down .
130 Interior equipment and trunk WARNING • Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller and lighter items o n top. • Never overload the ca rgo net 3 . If the elastic breaks this may cause personal inju ry. Do not use a cargo ne t that shows signs of wear .
131 Interior equipment and trunk Trunk pass-through hatch A trunk pass-through hatch is incorporated in the rea r seat backrest to enable long, na rrow items to be carried i nside the car. Items should not we igh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor b e more than 2 y ards (2 metre s) in length.
132 Interior equipment and trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi Both the narrow and wide sections of the re ar seat can be folded separately. Folding is facilitate d if the front seats are not located too far back. The wide section cann ot be folded separately if a cargo net (accessory) is mounted on the rear of the backrest.
133 Interior equipment and trunk Parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi Fold the parcel shelf as follows: 1 Pre ss the rear edge of the she lf downwa rds and forwards . 2 Continue pressin g the f olded section forward until it is folded ov er the front section.
134 Interior equipment and trunk Folding the narrow section of the back rest The folding is facilitated if th e front seat is not too far back. 1 Ma k e sure that the he ad restraint is in the down position . F or height adjustme nt ref er to page 21.
135 Interior equipment and trunk Load anchoring Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open , see page 183. WARNING • Put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment, i.e. against the back of the rear seat. • Never overload the cargo net 3 .
136 Interior equipment and trunk On the floor of the lu ggage compartment there may be two lo ngitudinal aluminium rails (CargoTr acks ™ ) where accessory cargo tie down eye ca n be mounted. Fitting a lashing e ye: 1 H old it between your f orefinger and middle finger with the ring up.
137 Interior equipment and trunk Cargo net 3 3 3 3 Install the net beh ind the rear seat backre st. 1 R emov e the rear most cov ers from the roof . 2 Fasten the attachments at the top of the net to the two attachment points in the roof . 3 Se cure a lashing ey e fur thest forw ard on each of the CargoT racks (see previous page).
138 Interior equipment and trunk Storage tray 3 3 3 3 under luggage compartment floor, 9-5 SportCombi Secure the luggage compartme nt floor in the open position using the hook on the underside of the floo r. The storage tray must be located under the luggage compartment floor.
139 Starting and driving IB3878 Starting and driving Ignition switch ________ 140 Starting the engine ____ 141 Important considerations for driving___________ 144 Refueling ____________ 146 Engine Bre.
140 Starting and driving Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is located in the center con- sole between the front sea ts. The ignition key can only be removed when reverse is engaged (automatic transmission: selecto r in ” P ” position) .
141 Starting and driving If the car does not start If the text ” Key not accepted. Contact ser vice. ” is shown on the SID, after a failed start attempt, the cause could be a fault in the transmitter in the key, or in th e receiver in the ignition lock.
142 Starting and driving It is possible for air to enter the lubricati ng system in conjunction with an oil or oil-filter change, or if the car has bee n stored for some time. This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise, wh ich can persist for up to 15 minutes after start- ing.
143 Starting and driving Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather, press and hold the accelerator dow n to the floor and run the starter for 5 – 10 seconds. This will prevent the engine be ing flooded (exces- sively rich fuel-air mixture).
144 Starting and driving Important considerations for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is call ed Saab Trionic T7. The system manages the ignition, fuel injection and turbo boost pressure.
145 Starting and driving Important considerations with catalytic converters The catalytic converter is an emission-con- trol device incorporated in the car ’ s e xhaust system. It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert, the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic laye r (mixture of precious metals).
146 Starting and driving Refueling WARNING If you spill fuel and then somethin g ignites it, you could be b adly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you o pen the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen i f your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in h ot weather.
147 Starting and driving Refueling 1 Sw itch off the engine. 2 O pen the fuel cap, located in the right-hand rear fender. 3 I nser t the fuel pump n ozzle bey ond the flange on the filler pipe and let the first mark (a r ing, a pimple or the first spring-co il) rest on the flange.
148 Starting and driving Filling a portable fuel container Fuel (Gasoline Engine) Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an impor- tant part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. For optimum performance Saab recom- mends: • AO N 9 3 Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 93 or higher for best per- formance.
149 Starting and driving occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
150 Starting and driving Engine Break-In Period Pistons, bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. If a new en gine is driven too hard, this grad- ual process of bedding-in will not be possi- ble and the life of the engine will be short- ened.
151 Starting and driving Towing Towing of cars with manual transmis- sion , see page 183. Automatic transmission 3 3 3 3 The electronic control module for the auto- matic transmission receives informa.
152 Starting and driving When the car is stationary, the engine must be at idling speed when the se lector lever is moved. You must have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park. If the accelerator is depressed whil e the lever is moved, this wi ll result in abnormal wear in the transmission.
153 Starting and driving Lock-up function The automatic transmission has a lock-up function, which can ren der the torque con- verter inoperative in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, thus reducing the engine speed and fuel consumption. When the lock-up function comes into oper- ation, it may give the impression of a n over- drive being en gaged.
154 Starting and driving If ” Automatic transmission 3 , fa ult indicato r ” light appears on the main instrumen t panel, the system has detected a fault in the auto- matic transmission or its control module (see page 62). This also means that the Li mp-home mode has been selected, to guard against further damage being done to the transmission.
155 Starting and driving Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained, for ex ample, when driving with a trailer on hilly roads. To avoid the transmission fluid over heating, always drive in Normal mo de.
156 Starting and driving Sentronic, manual mode 3 3 3 3 Move the selector lever to the M position. Select a higher gear by pushing the right-hand paddle on the steering wheel. Select a lower g ear by pushing the left-hand paddle on the steering whe el.
157 Starting and driving Selector positions P T o shift out of the P position y ou m ust depress the brake pedal and the ignition mus t be O N. The parki ng position (P) must only be selected when the car is at a complete standstill. The selector lev er is loc ked and the transmission is mechanically immobilized.
158 Starting and driving If you move the se lector lever from D to L, down shifts w ill follow a set pattern to avoid d amaging the engine or transmission . Manual gear-chang ing is not recommended on slippery roads. If one of th e drive wheels spins excessi vely, the engine torque wi ll be reduced to avoid damaging the transmission.
159 Starting and driving Cruise control For safety reas ons (brake system func- tion) the brakes must be applied once, when the engine has started, before the cruise control system can be activated . The system is operated by means of the controls on the stalk switch: • ON/OFF (switch on/off).
160 Starting and driving To reduce the preset speed The cruise control system will always disen- gage automatically the moment that either the brake pedal or the clutch pedal is depressed. It is also possible to reduce the speed by means of the RESUME/ – button.
161 Starting and driving ABS brakes ABS (antilock braking system) modulates the brake pressure to the respective wheels. Wheel sensors detect if a wheel is about to lock, and th e control module reduces the pressure to that whe el and then increases it once more until the tendency is detected a gain.
162 Starting and driving The ABS system has a built-in diagnostic function which will switch on the Anti-lock brake warning light i f a fault is detected in the system (see page 60). The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on lo ose gravel or on sn ow or ice but, because the wheels canno t lock up, some steering control is retained.
163 Starting and driving Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) The system employs both the antilock brak- ing system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). It is a sys tem that helps the driver to stabilize the ca r in unusual circum- stances that would otherwise b e more diffi- cult to handle.
164 Starting and driving The ESP ® indicator light The indicator light on the main instru- ment comes on for a short period of time when the ESP ® system is operative. Operation of the ESP ® system indicates reduced cohesion between th e tires and the road, and that extra care sho uld be taken by the driver.
165 Starting and driving Parking brake The parking brake is situa ted between the front seats an d acts on the rear whee ls. When the parking brake is on, the indicator light on the main instrument panel will be on. To release the parking brake, lift the lever slightly, press the release button and release the lever by pushing down on it.
166 Starting and driving Parking on a hill When parking on a steep hill, turn the fro nt wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should mo ve. NOTE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind: • Never leave a mobile phone, ca mera, computer or similar object visible in your car.
167 Starting and driving Long-term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time, e.g. 3 – 4 months, the following steps are recommended: • Run the engine to n ormal tempe rature before long-term parkin g. • Drain the washer-fluid reser voir and hoses.
168 Starting and driving Saab Parking Assistance 3 3 3 3 The parking aid system facilitates parking and reversing. There are four sensors in the rea r bumper that detect objects up to 6 f eet (1.8 metres) b ehind the car. The system uses four sensors in the rear bumper.
169 Starting and driving When an object is approximately 3 feet (90 cm) from the car, the sound pulses change character markedly. A distan ce of about 3 feet (90 cm) is su itable if you wish to load or unload th e luggage compartment. If the distance between an object and the corner sensors does not change for three seconds, e.
170 Starting and driving Economical motoring Factors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving condition s, the way in which the car is driven and at what speeds, the weather, the state of the road, the condition of the car, etc.
171 Starting and driving Driving technique • T o obtain th e best runnin g economy , not only regarding fuel consumption but general wear also , regular ser vice is required. • High speed, unnecessar y acceleration, heavy braking and much low gear work all gives rise to higher fuel co nsumption.
172 Starting and driving Engine block heater 3 3 3 3 The following are just some of the benefits to the car and the environment of using an engine block heater: • Lower fuel consumption. • Exhaust emissi ons substantially reduced ov er shor t runs.
173 Starting and driving If winter tires are fitted, the same type mu st be fitted on all wheels. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the best tires for your car. Remember that tires age. It may therefor e be necessary to change them before they reach the legal wear li mit, as they gradually lose their friction properties.
174 Starting and driving 2 Wait until the needle has dropped back to indicate nor mal temperature (roughly midwa y , in the white z one) bef ore stop- ping the engine. If the coolant needs topping up, unscre w the cap on e xpan- sion tank carefull y .
175 Starting and driving Trailer weight Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients, with a view to comfort and drivability for manual and automatic cars, are shown on th e drawing.
176 Starting and driving When negotiating long hills, bear the follow- ing important considerations in mind: • Use Nor mal mode when dr iving with a carav an or trailer on hilly roads. The adap- tive gear change pattern fun ction will prev ent the transmission ov erheating.
177 Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with manual gearbox Rises in coolant temperature are indi cated by the temperature gauge in the main instru- ment panel. The following steps are taken in order as the temperat ure of the engi ne increases: • A/C compressor is switched off .
178 Starting and driving Trailer hitch load The weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination. As regards single-axle tra ilers, whenever pos- sible, con centrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible.
179 Starting and driving Driving with a roof rack load The maximum permissible roof load is 220 lbs. (100 kg). Note that the roof loa d is included in the car ’ s maximum permissible l oad (see page 260). Strong, sturdy roof carriers 3 designed spe- cially for the car are available from your Saab dealer.
180 Starting and driving 4 C lose the doors on the le ft-hand side of the car gently , to hold the carr ier feet in place . 5 Now go aroun d to the other side of the car and remov e the pla stic cov er from the carrier ’ s adjustable f oot. Fold bac k the rubber str ip and inser t the pins on the f oot into the fixi ng holes.
181 Starting and driving Driving at night Bear in mind the follo wing points when driving at night: • Nighttime dr iving requires your full concentration. • Do not rush. Count on your journey taking slightly longer . • The number of dri v ers under the influence of drugs is likely to be greater at night than during the day .
182 Starting and driving Tires The tire pressure shoul d match the current load and speed of the car; for cars sold in U.S. see page 231; for cars sold in Canada see page 269. The tire pressures given apply to cold tires, that is tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature.
183 Starting and driving Driving with a spare wheel fitted See page 238. Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open Avoid driving with the trunk lid/tailgate partly or fully open, since exhaust fumes can be drawn in to the cabin .
184 Starting and driving Front towing eye The front towing eye is stor ed with the spar e wheel. The attachment point (tapped hole) for the towing eye is midway along the engine sub- frame at the front of the car. Remove the plasti c plug and screw in the towing eye securely.
185 Starting and driving Towing the car Gear lever in neutral (in cars with automatic transmission: selector lever at N (neutral)) Turn on the parking lights. Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles being towed. Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying th e brake, as necessary.
186 Starting and driving Jump starting If your batt ery has run dow n, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab. Follow the steps below to do it safely. To jump start your vehicle: 1 C heck the other v ehicle. It must ha ve a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
187 Starting and driving help sav e both batter ies and it cou ld sav e your radio . 4 O pen the hood and lo cate the batter y . Find the positive (+) and negative ( – ) termi- nals on the battery. 5 C heck that the jumper cables do not hav e loose or missing insulation.
188 Starting and driving 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) a wa y from the discharged batter y , but not near engine par ts that mov e. T o av oid an arc which could deto- nate the hydrogen gas around the batter y , the final connection must be at least 18 ” from the batter y .
189 Car care and technical information IB3888 Hood ________________ 190 Engine compartment __ 191 Emission control systems ___________ _ 192 Engine ______________ 194 Engine oil ____________ 194 Trans.
190 Car care and technical information Hood The hood release ha ndle is located under- neath the instrument pan el. To open the hood: 1 Pu ll the release ha ndle. 2 T he front of the hood will now spring up, providing access to the secondar y saf ety catch.
191 Car care and technical information Engine compartment 9 6 8 1 2 4 3 5 7 IB3637 Engine compar tment 1 En gine-oil dipstick/filler cap 2 R eservoir , brak e/clutch fluid 3 F use bo x 4 Exp ansion tank, coolant 5 Washer-fluid filler cap 6B a t t e r y 7 T urbo unit 8 I gnition discharge module 9 R eservoir , pow er-steering fluid 95_US_M08.
192 Car care and technical information Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada me et all applicable e mission control standards. The engine family and appropriate tune-u p specifications a re iden- tified on a label affixed to the left front i nner fender.
193 Car care and technical information Saab Trionic engine management system The Saab Trionic engine management system is a unique Saab development that combines sequential multiport fu el injection, electronic distributorless ignition and turbo- charger boost pressure control into one sys- tem.
194 Car care and technical information Engine The 2.3-liter model is a transverse, 4-cylin- der in-line engin e with twin overhead cam- shafts and 4 valves per cyli nder. This engine is equipped wi th balance shafts that reduce engine vibration to a minimum.
195 Car care and technical information Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the fluid in ac cordance with the service program. Automatic transmission Check and top up the fluid in ac cordance with the service program. Coolant There is an overpressure in the cooling sys- tem.
196 Car care and technical information The cooling system is charged at the factory with coolant containi ng a 45 % concentra- tion of a combined antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor. A we aker mixture will result in reduced anticorrosion protection. For protection against freezin g in very cold weather, a stronger concentration will be needed.
197 Car care and technical information Use only new brake fluid from a seale d containe r. Check that there are no leaks in the brake system. The brake fluid level will fall somewhat as the brake pads wear. The MAX level in the reservoir corresponds to the amount of brake fluid required with new bra ke pads.
198 Car care and technical information Power steering fluid Check the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly, i n accordance wi th the service program. The wheels should point forward during the check. Clean around the cap before it is unscrewed.
199 Car care and technical information Battery The battery is provided with a cover to protect it from radiated heat. If the battery is exposed to high temperatures, its life will be shortened. To remove the cover, release the two clips along its long sides.
200 Car care and technical information Charging/replacing the battery Connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal (red), and the nega tive lead to a good ground point, e.
201 Car care and technical information Drive belts The altern ator is sit uated on t he right-ha nd side of the en gine, adjacent to the bu lkhead. It is driven via a Poly-V-belt from the crank- shaft pulley. The Poly-V-belt al so drives the wa ter pump, the A/C compressor and the steering servo pump.
202 Car care and technical information Wipers and washers Check and clean all wiper bla des regularly. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windsh ield with a qua lity glass cleaner. Thi s is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash, as these some times leave a wax coating on the windshield .
203 Car care and technical information Washer jets The washer jets can be adjusted and, if necessary, unclogged by means of a pin. Washers The washer-fluid reservoir holds 6.4 quarts (6 liters). When " Washer fluid level low. Refill. " comes up on the SID, the reservoir i s down to about 1 quart (1 liter) of fluid.
204 Car care and technical information Changing bulbs Check that the new b ulb is working when finished. Use only "Long Life" bulbs. Headlight aiming, see page 250. Xenon headlight 3 3 3 3 Xenon headlights produce roughly twice as much light as halogen bulbs and have a sig- nificantly longer service life.
205 Car care and technical information Headlight bulb for high beam (Halogen) On cars equipped with Xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used only for high beam fla sher if the daytime running lights a r.
206 Car care and technical information Headlight bulb for low beam (Halogen) 1 T ake off the cover from the back of the lamp unit. T o improv e accessibility to the r ight-hand headl ight, hold aside the inducti on air hose. T o improv e accessibility to the left-hand headlight, remove the battery cov er .
207 Car care and technical information Parking-light bulb The parking light bulb is situated in th e lower edge of the lamp housing. The bulb holder has been e xtended to facil- itate replacement. 1 Pu ll the e xtended bulb holder straight out. 2 C hange the bulb .
208 Car care and technical information Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs for the l amps in the rear light clus- ter are accessed from the luggage compart- ment. 1 L ow er the flap (secured with catch es). 2 Sq ueeze the plastic lugs and remo ve the bulb holder .
209 Car care and technical information Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan Before changing bulbs in the trunk, you must first release the trim at the foot of the trunk. This involves removing the handle and the three trim fasteners (studs). 1 U nscrew the handle on the inside of the tailgate.
210 Car care and technical information High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs can be a ccessed after the pane l in the rear headlining has been re moved. 1 R emov e the panel by carefully pushing in the two clips , one at the time. 2 R elease the bulb holder , which is retained by a clip at either end.
211 Car care and technical information 3 R emov e the two scre ws securi ng the light cluster to the body . 4 Pu ll the light cl uster rearwards and angle it outwards (it is seated quite firmly). 5 R elease the fastener from the body . Reinser t th e f astener into the groove in the light cluster.
212 Car care and technical information Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 SportCombi 1 T ur n the lock a quar ter tur n (90 ° ) with a screwdriver or the ignition key . 2 O pen and remov e the cov er . 3 R emov e the bulb holder by pressing the plastic lug to the side.
213 Car care and technical information License-plate light The lens is not screwed in place . It is held in place with snaps. 1 One of the shor t sides of the len s contains a recess f or a small screw- driver . Inser t a screwdriv er and pr ise out the lens.
214 Car care and technical information Dome light, front 1 Ea se the leading edge of the glass out of the overhead panel. 2 R elease one of the contacts and remov e the bulb . 3 Fit the new b ulb . Dome light, rear 1 R emov e the entire overhead panel: ease out the trailing end first, and then both front edges.
215 Car care and technical information Bulb table A special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an accessory from your Saab d ealer. A storage space for this is pro- vided adjacent to the toolkit and jack, under the panel in the luggage compartment.
216 Car care and technical information Fuses The fuses are ho used in two fuse pa nels: one at the end of the instrume nt panel on the driver ’ s side, and one under the hood. To check if a fuse has blown, first remove it from the panel (see below).
217 Car care and technical information Maxi fuses The Maxi fuses are housed in the fuse box under the hood. Thes e fuses can be checked in the same way as the other fuses. The Maxi fuses are designed to protect the car ’ s electrical system from being dam- aged.
218 Car care and technical information Fuse panel in instrument panel # Amp Function A 30 T railer lights B 10 Automatic transmission C 7.5 Electric door mi rrors; DICE: manual beam length adjustment .
219 Car care and technical information Relay panel under instrumen t panel 26 7,5 Driver seat memory 3 ; mirrors memory 3 ; moonroof 3 ; parking assistant 3 ; seatbelt reminder ; AC C 27 10 Engine-management system; SID; main instru ment 28 7.5 Airbag 29 7.
220 Car care and technical information Fuse box under hood Fuses J – KS t a r t e r r e l a y L1 Limp-home function L2 – # Amp Function 1 40 Radiator fan, high speed 24 0 ABS/ESP ® 33 0 ABS/ESP ® 4 7.
221 Car care and technical information Relays 10 15 High beam headl ight, left 11 15 Low beam headlight left 12 15 High beam headl ight, right 13 15 Low beam headlight, r ight 14 30 Radiator fan, high.
222 Car care and technical information Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have q uestions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet for details.
223 Car care and technical information High speed operation When to check Check your tires once a month or more. Don ’ t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (42 0 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure.
224 Car care and technical information Flat spotting All tires get hot, especially on long jo urneys or when the car is driven hard. After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down, a flat spot can form in the tire, where it is in contact wi th the ground.
225 Car care and technical information Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of ti res you need, look at the Ti re-Loading Information label. Before changing to wheels/tire s of another size, we recommend that you contact an authorized Saab wo rkshop regarding acceptable options.
226 Car care and technical information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where appl ica- ble on the tire sidewall be tween tread shoul- der and maximu m section width.
227 Car care and technical information Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the facto ry to give you the longest tire life and best overall per- formance. Scheduled wheel a lignment and wheel ba l- ancing are not needed.
228 Car care and technical information Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle does not have 225/45R17 alt. 235/45 R1 7 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you mus t. Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
229 Car care and technical information Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful informati on about a tire is molded into it ´ s sidewall. Tire size: The tire size ia a combination of letters and numbers used to define a partic- ular tire ´ s width, height, aspect ratio, con- struction type and service description.
230 Car care and technical information Aspect ratio: A two-digi t number that indi- cates the tire height-to-width measure- ments. For example, if the ti re size aspect ratio is “ 55 ” , as shown in item “ C ” of the illus- tration, it would mean that the tire ´ s sidewall is 55% as high a s it is wide.
231 Car care and technical information Loading Your Vehicle This is an example of wh at your vehicle ´ s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might look like. It is located on the B-pilla r and shows how much weight your vehicle may properly carry.
232 Car care and technical information Maximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehi- cle capacity weigh t; and production options weight.
233 Car care and technical information Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the st atement “ The combined we ight of occupants and cargo should ne ver e xceed XXX pounds ” on your vehicle ´ s label. 2 Deter mine the co mbined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in you r vehicle .
234 Car care and technical information Automatic tire pressure monitoring system The system consists of a sensor i n each wheel and a recei ver. The sensors are located inside the tire in direct connection with the air pressure valves.
235 Car care and technical information If the tire pressure decreases If the tir e pressure de creases to 0. 4 bar (6 psi) bel ow the recommended pressure then a warning is shown on the SID as to which tires are affected. Adjust the pressure as soon as possible.
236 Car care and technical information Malfunctions The above message is shown on the SID if: • a wheel without pressure sensor has been fitted (e.g. spare wheel) • one or more pressure sensors are broken or missing • a fault has arisen in the receiver • a system error has arisen.
237 Car care and technical information Compact spare tire The spare tire, together wi th the jack, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit, is stowed away underneath the luggage-com- partment floor. The compact spare is light a nd easy to handle when changing the tire.
238 Car care and technical information Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted The following should be o bserved when the compact spare wheel (T115/70 R16) is fitted: • The comp act spare is light and easy to handle when changing the whee l.
239 Car care and technical information Changing a wheel WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getti ng under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is de signed only for changing a flat tire.
240 Car care and technical information To jack up the car, apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills. If a floor jack is used, it ca n be applied to the standard jacking points u sed by the dealer. A floor jack can lift bo th front wheels or both rear wheels off th e ground simultaneou sly.
241 Car care and technical information 5 C lean any rust or dir t from the conta ct surfaces betw een the w heel and brake disc. Do not wipe aw a y the gr ease in the hub . 6 F it the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown (opposite pairs) - see page 242.
242 Car care and technical information 8 C heck-tighten the wheel bolts afte r a fe w miles. Tightenin g torque Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm) Steel wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm) Safety belts Regularly check the fu nction of the safety belts as follows: • Hold the diagon al strap and pull it shar ply .
243 Car care and technical information Upholstery and trim To remove lint o r hairs from the seat uphol- stery or headlining, use a moist, lint-free cloth or a special lint remover (brush or roller). Remove any dirty marks using a cloth moistened with lukewa rm soapy water.
244 Car care and technical information Washing the car Wash your car frequently. To facilitate cleaning, a suitable detergent can be added to the water, which should be lukewarm. Saab offers a full line of car care products, including car wash, for the care of your vehi- cle.
245 Car care and technical information Waxing and polishing Other than in exceptional cases, do no t use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car. Always wash the car thor- oughly before wa xing or polish ing. Engine compartment Clean the engine compartment using an engine detergent and rinse with ho t water.
246 Car care and technical information Two-coat enamel As the name implies, two -coat enamel is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base color, contains the pigment, metal flakes and binder.
247 Car care and technical information Fault diagnosis If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are a number of checks you can perform your- self. If the fault persists, howe ver, have the system checked by a workshop. We recom- mend that you contact an au thorized Saab dealer.
248 Car care and technical information Anti-corrosion treatment The entire car is corrosion-protected at the factory in different stages by an electrolytic immersion coating and a PVC-based pro- tective coating to protect against corrosion caused by stones flung up by the wheels.
249 Car care and technical information 2 C lean the underside of the car duri ng the winter . Use high pressu re water to clean the car ’ s underside (floor panels, wheel wells) at least at mid- winter and in the spri ng. 3 Inspect the car freq uently f or leak s or damage, and arrang e for needed repairs pr omptl y .
250 Car care and technical information Recovery and/or recycling of automotive materials Information on the scrapping and recycling of car materials is availabl e on www.saab.com. Headlight aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlight aiming system equipped with vertical aiming device.
251 Car care and technical information • The vehicle should be full y assembled and all other work stopped wh ile headlight aiming is being do ne. • The vehicle should not hav e any snow , ice or mud attached to it. • Tires should be inflated to the prescr ibed pressure.
252 Car care and technical information 5 T ur n on the low beam headlights and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent (although not directly on the lens) in front of the headlight not being aimed. This should allow the beam cut-off of the headlight bein g aimed to be seen on the flat surf ace.
253 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule _ 254 Owner assistance _____ 255 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) _____________ 256 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government __.
254 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a service program to the purchaser/operator of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary to ensure the proper emission control sys- tems function, safety and reliability of the Saab automobile in normal use.
255 Customer Assistance and Information Service record retention It is the owner ´ s responsibili ty to retain ser- vice records. If possible, you should keep copies of all shop work orders for all se rvice and repairs, w henever performed.
256 Customer Assistance and Information Change of Address Notification (U.S. and Canada) Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranty and Service Record Booklet. Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in the event of a recall or service campa ign.
257 Customer Assistance and Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like ot her modern motor vehi- cles, has a number of sophisticated com- puter systems that monitor and control sev- eral aspects of th e vehicle ’ s performance.
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259 Specifications General______________ 260 Engine ______________ 262 Fuel_________________ 262 Engine oil ____________ 263 Engine variants _______ 264 Electrical system______ 265 Drive belts _______.
260 Specifications General Over all length , including bumpers: 9-5 Sedan __________________ _____ 190 .4 in (4836 mm) 9-5 Spor tCombi __________ ________ 190.6 in (4841 mm) Over all width, including door mirrors ___ _ 80.4 in (2 042 mm) Maximum height: 9-5 Sedan ______________________ _ 57.
261 Specifications Trailer Luggage compartment V olume (SAE): 9-5 Sedan _______________________ 15.9 cu.ft. (450 litr es) 9-5 Spor tCombi, rear sea t upright ____ 31.4 cu. ft. (890 litres) 9-5 Spor tCombi, rear sea t f olded _____ 73.0 cu. ft. (2067 litres) Luggage compar tment, length, 9-5 Sedan: Rear seat upr ight __ _______________ 43.
262 Specifications Engine Fuel 4-cylinder _____________ ___________ F our cylinders, twin ov erhead cam- shafts, 16 v alv es and tw o balancer shafts. Cylinder bores __________ ___________ 3.54 in (90 mm) Stroke _________ __________________ 3.54 in (90 mm) Swept v olume ___ __________________ 139.
263 Specifications Engine oil T o meet demands in Saab's extended ser vice inter vals all engines are filled with specially designed synthetic f actory fi ll oils. Long ser vice inter vals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil.
264 Specifications Engine variants When to change engine oil Y our vehicle will displa y when it is time for servicing on the SID , based on the mileage and time since the last ser vice. F or this ser vice system to work it is of outmost impor tance that the ri ght engine oil is us ed.
265 Specifications Electrical system Drive belts V oltage ________ __________________ 12 V Batter y capacity ___________________ 70 Ah Star ter motor ______________________ 1.4 kW Alter nator rating __ __________________ 140 A/14 V Firing order _ _____________________ _ 1 – 3 – 4 – 2 Spark plugs: 2.
266 Specifications Manual gearbox Automatic transmiss ion T ype _________________ ___________ All-synchromesh 5-speed with final drive and differen- tial Oil _ __________________ ___________ Saab MTF 0063 Oil capacity ____________ ___________ 1.9 qts (1.
267 Specifications Suspension Steering Brake system Spring type, front and rear __________ _ Coil springs Maximum deflection of spr ings: F ront ________ __________________ 7.
268 Specifications Wheels and tires (recommended dimensions) 2.3 T urbo All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H X 235/45 R17 94 V X Winter tire s 215/55 R16 93 Q X 225/45 R17 94 Q XL/RF X 235/45 R17 94 Q X Wheel sizes 6.5 x 16 ” X 7 x 17 ” X 7.5 x 17 ” X Speed ratings and load indexes, see page 230.
269 Specifications Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) 1) F ront kP a/psi Rear kP a/psi All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 1 – 3 pers./0 – 100 (0 – 160) 250/36 2 30/33 4 – 5 pers ./0 – 100 (0 – 160) 250/36 230/33 1 – 5 pers.
270 Specifications Plates and labels When consulting yo ur Saab dealer, it may be necessary to quote the car ’ s V.I.N., engine and gearbox numbers. 1 V .I.N. numb er , insi de windshie ld. 2 V .I.N. label and cer tification label. 3 G earbox number .
271 Specifications 1 Region ___________ Y = Nor ther n Europe 2 Country __________ S = Sweden 3 Manufacturer _____ 3 = Saab Automobile AB 4 Product line ______ E = 9-5 5 Model series ______ D = 9-5 Ar.
272 Specifications Adjustable systems Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot there fore be reprogrammed. We recommend that you contact an autho- rized Saab dealer for further information.
273 Index Index A A/C system, fault diagnosis _______ 24 7 A/C system, maintenance _______ __ 246 ABS brakes _____ _______________ 16 0 ACC ______ _________________ ___ 79 ACC functions ______ _______.
274 Index Cruise control ___ _______________ 159 Cup holder ____________________ 12 8 Dampers ______________________ 26 9 Date _________________________ 105 Date code, tires _______________ __ 233 D D.
275 Index I If a tire goes flat ___________ _____ 228 Ignition switch __________________ 140 Immobilizer _ ____________________ 49 Indicator and warning lights ________ 58 Indicator lights __________ .
276 Index Rain sensor ____________ _________ 77 Random playback of MP3 files, CD _1 0 3 Random playback, CD ____________ 9 9 Random play back, CD changer __ __ 101 Rapid playing an MP3 file _________ .
277 Index T Table of fuses __________________ 218 Tachometer ____________ _________ 64 Tailgate, opening ________________ 4 7 Tank gauge ________ _____________ 6 5 TCS OFF __ ____________________ 63 T.
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