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  • Page 1 Owner´s Manual...
  • Page 2 There is an In-car safety & Quick Reference Guide found in your car which contains some quick reference concerning safety issues. Make sure you keep this Reference Guide readily available for all occupants to review. Replacement and/or additional Reference Guides may be ordered from your Saab dealer.
  • Page 3 © Saab Automobile AB 2004 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2005 Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk 105 Starting and driving 131 Car care and technical information 181...
  • Page 4 NOTICE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to incorpo- rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Speedometer _________________ Odometer and trip meter ________ Fuel gauge___________________ Temperature gauge ____________ Ashtrays (accessory) ___________ Cigarette lighters (accessory) ____ Saab Information Display (SID) ___ Night panel___________________ Clock _______________________ Hazard warning lights_____ Wipers and washers______ Rear-window wiper_______ Rain sensing wipers ______...
  • Page 6 Exterior Sunroof ________________ 114 Washing the car _________ 237 Waxing and polishing _____ 238 Touching up the paint _____ 238 Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 240 Headlights ______________ Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 203 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportWagon_________ 206 Changing bulbs __________ 197 Towing a trailer __________ 161 Towing the car ___________ 171 Rear towing eye _________ 172...
  • Page 7 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ 106 Airbag _________________ Power steering fluid_______ 191 Steering-wheel controls ___ 100 Sentronic, manual mode ___ 148 Seats__________________ Electric heating, front seats (if equipped)______________ Ventilated front seats______ Safety belts _____________ Child safety _____________ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan _____________ 121 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon_________ 124...
  • Page 8 Engine compartment Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ 262 Engine number __________ 262 Gearbox number _________ 262 Color code______________ 262 Tire and Loading Information Label _________________ 226 Power steering fluid_______ 191 Steering, technical data ___ 259 Ignition switch ___________ 132 Drive belts ______________ 194 Spark plugs _____________ 257 Catalytic converter _______ 137...

  • Page 9: Warning Labels

    The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 825 g of R134a. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. • AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES, NO SMOKING • WEAR EYE PROTECTION •...
  • Page 10 Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon head- lights. CANADA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag •...
  • Page 11 Examples of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, fla- mes or smo- Buckle up king. Use protective Airbag goggles Never place a Keep out of rear-facing reach of child seat in children. this seat. Battery acid Electric contains windows...
  • Page 12 (This page has been left blank)
  • Page 13 Safety Safety Seats ________________ Head restraint _________ Safety belts ___________ Child safety ___________ Airbag________________...

  • Page 14: Seats

    Safety Seats WARNING The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat, and make sure that nothing gets caught and damaged. Ensure that not- hing can be trapped when adjusting the seat. Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically-operated seats.
  • Page 15 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower con- trol forward or back. Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper con- trol forward or back. WARNING The backrest should be upright during dri- ving, so that the safety belt, airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the event of emergency braking or a crash and in particular a rear-end...

  • Page 16: Ventilated Front Seats

    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). The Saab Information Display (SID) will chime to con- firm that the settings have been saved.

  • Page 17: Electric Heating, Front Seats

    • Raise the head restraints in the seat that are occupied. The front seats in the Saab 9-5 are equip- ped with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind.

  • Page 18: Safety Belts

    Safety Rear-seat head restraints 9-5 Sedan: The rear head restraints have three adjustment positions for passenger comfort. They can also be folded down to increase the driver’s rearward vision when the seat is unoccupied. 9-5 SportWagon: The height of the rear head restraints can be adjusted by depres- sing the catch on the left-hand collar in the same way as the front head restraints.
  • Page 19 • Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10.
  • Page 20 Safety To fasten the belt Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inser- ting 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 shoulder to tighten the lap belt part.
  • Page 21 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child. The lap belt should be placed low, across the hips and over the upper thighs. Safety belt, rear seat WARNING •...
  • Page 22 Safety Safety belt, rear seat Securing an item on the rear seat 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 pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable;...

  • Page 23: Child Safety

    Child safety WARNING • Children must always be suitably res- trained in the car. • DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) can be killed by the airbag. • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children.
  • Page 24 Safety The same attention must be given to child safety in the car as is given to adults. Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints. Children travel most safely when properly restrained, but restraints must be suitable for the size of the child. Always follow the child seat/booster cushion manufacturer´s...
  • Page 25 LATCH installation To facilitate the proper fitting of new speci- ally-designed child restraints, rigid lower anchorages (ISOFIX) have been installed to the vehicle that shall be used with the top tether anchorages in the two outboard rear seating positions. There is an additional top tether anchorage for the center rear seating position that is to be used together with the safety belt.

  • Page 26: 9-5 Sedan

    7 Pull the child restraints to make a second check that the restraints are securely attached at both the lower anchorages bars and the top tether strap. Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan...
  • Page 27 It is not possible to route the tether through the cargo net (accessory), if one is fitted. Instead we recommend a cargo guard (accessory). Safety Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 Sport- Wagon...
  • Page 28 Safety Lockable 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 locking function of the buckle. Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion.
  • Page 29 When a rear-facing child seat is fitted in the center position of the rear seat in the Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must be secured in place with this strap. If this is not done, the center armrest could swing down in the event of a frontal crash and cause injury to the child.

  • Page 30: Airbag

    Safety Airbag WARNING To reduce risk of injury: • Always wear your safety belt. • Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls com- fortably.
  • Page 31 Saab dealer. The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
  • Page 32 Safety Moment of impact. The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via the cen- tral sensor to the gas generator that infla- tes the airbag. The inflating airbag cushions the driver. Airbag now fully infla- ted. The airbag starts to deflate.
  • Page 33 Front passenger seat WARNING Never secure a rear-facing child seat in the right front seat of a car equipped with a passenger airbag. Inflation of the airbag in the event of a crash could seriously injure or kill a child. The airbags are interconnected and have a common warning light.

  • Page 34: Side Airbags

    • Improvement of the anticorrosion tre- atment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the mois- ture barrier in the front door could be damaged.
  • Page 35 Side airbag inflated Side airbag components 1 Side airbag 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Text on seat Safety AIRBAG warning light WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly.
  • Page 36 Safety What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some compo- nents of the airbag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passen- ger's frontal airbag or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows - will be hot...
  • Page 37 • The headlining and roof pillar trim must not be modified in any way. Work on these areas must only be carried out at a Saab dealer. Safety Frequently asked questions on function of airbags Do you still need to wear a safety b elt if air-...
  • Page 38 If the warning light is on, it means that a fault has been detected in the system. The airbag cannot be relied on to operate as intended and it might even be activated erroneously. You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 39 Security Security Doors ________________ Central locking ________ Car alarm _____________...

  • Page 40: Central Locking

    If you loose one key you should have this replaced as soon as possible by contac- ting your Saab dealer. When the new key is programmed into the system, the missing key is automatically erased.
  • Page 41 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 your local Saab dealer to have the system checked and repaired.
  • Page 42 Security Locking/unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 To unlock Locking 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/tailgate release switch on the dri- ver’s door will not work when all doors are locked.

  • Page 43: Child Safety Locks

    Child safety lock on rear doors Security Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Infor- mation Display (SID) will issue the following message: ”Remote control battery low. Replace battery.”...

  • Page 44: Trunk Lid Lock, 9-5 Sedan

    Security Trunk lid switch Trunk lid lock, 9-5 Sedan The trunk lid lock is independent of the cen- tral-locking system. The trunk lid release switch on the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside or moving at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h).

  • Page 45: Tailgate, 9-5 Sportwagon

    Each time the key is removed from the igni- tion, the electronic starting interlock is acti- vated and the car is thus immobilized, see also page 45. Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be repro- grammed by your authorized Saab dealer; see page 264.

  • Page 46: Car Alarm

    1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock trunk/tailgate Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportWagon) Your Saab 9-5 is equipped with an Electro- nic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 45 for details. The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control.
  • Page 47 ON and press one of the buttons on the key (providing that the receiver gets the right signal from the key). Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to have the system checked. The LED double-flashes when the car is...
  • Page 48 Security Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed, it will be trig- gered if any door, or the trunk lid or hood, is opened. The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short-circuit the igni- tion switch, or to disconnect the battery.
  • Page 49 Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different countries. Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed – con- sult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 264). Security...
  • Page 50 Fit a new battery in the key, see page 41. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for ope- ning the trunk lid. Saab Information Display (SID) displays the number of keys and transmitters (transponders) coded to the car.
  • Page 51 Security This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion.
  • Page 52 Security (This page has been left blank)

  • Page 53: Instruments And Controls

    …F AUTO …C ECON OFF SEARCH AUTO ECON CLEAR CLEAR Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights _______________ Instruments ___________ Saab Information Display (SID) ________________ DOLBY B NR …F Switches _____________ …C Automatic climate control (ACC) _______________...

  • Page 54: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Instruments and controls U.S. shown, Canada similar Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Pressure gauge 6 Fuel gauge 7 Engine temperature gauge 8 Trip meter reset button 9 Odometer and trip meter Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and warning lights will...
  • Page 55 ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault (see ”Anti-lock brake war- ning”, page 54). WARNING Never drive the car when these warning lights are on. Danger of brake failure! Have the brake system checked at once by an authorized Saab dealer.
  • Page 56 Now check the level again. If the level is still normal, you may drive the car, with considerable cau- tion, to the nearest authorized Saab dealer to have the brake system checked. WARNING • If the ABS is inoperative, there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking.
  • Page 57 ”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” indicator light illuminated (Limp-home mode), you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions.
  • Page 58 NOTICE If the Xenon headlight fault indicator lights up, have your car checked as soon as possible at an authorized Saab dealer. If you do not rectify the problem, nighttime visibility will be poor since the range of the headlights is reduced.
  • Page 59 Even if the fault persists, it is still possible in most cases to drive the car (see page 146). Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. NOTICE If the control module has actuated the...

  • Page 60: Odometer And Trip Meter

    Instruments and controls 1 Cars with automatic transmission Autochecking of lights, main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is swit- ched on prior to starting. They should go out after about 3 seconds. The following lights light up until the engine is started, presuming that no fault exists: •...

  • Page 61: Speedometer

    2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 55). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel (see page 61).

  • Page 62: Pressure Gauge

    – do not remove the cap. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will dis- play the message ”Coolant level low. Refill.”.

  • Page 63: Saab Information Display (Sid)

    The driver’s attention can oth- erwise easily be distracted from the road. The Saab Information Display (SID) shows CHECK messages and incorporates eight trip-computer functions. The SID is also used by the Audio System.

  • Page 64: Outdoor Temperature

    Instruments and controls Outdoor temperature (Frost warning) Regardless of which function has been selected, except Night Panel Mode, SID will automatically display the outdoor tempera- ture when it is between 26° and 38°F (–3° and +3°C). This also applies if the temperature has moved outside the range of 21°...
  • Page 65 Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed-warning function. 2 Press SET to turn on the function. Press CLEAR to turn off the function. When either function is on, Alarm/Speed W respectively will be visible on the display. An asterisk will be visible on the right of the display when either function is selected.
  • Page 66 Instruments and controls To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained 1 Select Dist using the button. 2 Set the distance to be covered. 3 Press to select Speed Ø. 4 Set the average speed you intend to drive.

  • Page 67: Night Panel

    365 days have elapsed since the last service. The message should be cleared at the time of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). This message can also be deleted by first briefly...

  • Page 68: Clock

    Instruments and controls Units and language versions The SID has four sets of units: METRIC IMP. 1 IMP. 2 miles miles miles km/h liters UK gal UK gal US gal °C °F °C °F 24-hour 12-hour 12-hour 12-hour CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

  • Page 69: Parking Lights

    Switches Daytime running lights The parking lights and daytime running lights come on automatically 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 disconnected: switch off the engine and remove fuse No.

  • Page 70: Rear Fog Light

    (within 30 seconds) and will remain on for about 30 seconds. The length of time for this function can be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. Rear fog light Rear fog light Press the button to switch on the rear fog light, which will only come on if the head- lights are on.

  • Page 71: Instrument Illumination

    Instrument illumination Instrument illumination The brightness of the instrument illumina- tion can be varied by means of the dimmer switch adjacent to the headlight switch. (See also Night panel on page 65). In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is auto- matically extinguished.

  • Page 72: Front Fog Lights

    Instruments and controls Front fog lights (if equipped) The front fog lights can be activated in both low beam headlight and parking light posi- tions. Fog lights should only be used in poor visibility conditions. Make sure you are familiar with the app- licable provincial/state law regarding the use of fog lights.

  • Page 73: Wipers And Washers

    Wipers and washers There are three intermittent wiper positions. Moving the control stalk to the spring-loa- ded position between 0 and 2 will produce a single sweep of the wipers. The wipers are designed for optimal clea- ning at all driving speeds. At higher speeds, it may be possible to detect a slight ”sweep- ing”...

  • Page 74: Rear-Window Wiper

    Instruments and controls Activate the system by lifting the control stalk to position 1. The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water and snow is on the windshield. In future, the sensor compares the amount of water and snow on the windshield with this reference value.
  • Page 75 Automatic climate control (ACC) The ACC system automatically works to maintain the desired temperature inside the car. The system will achieve the desired tempe- rature in the quickest possible way. Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will not speed up the pro- cess.
  • Page 76 Instruments and controls 1 Interior-temperature sensor 2 Sun sensor The system has five sensors: • Outdoor temperature sensor • Interior temperature sensor • Sun sensor (mounted on top of the fascia) • Two blended-air temperature sensors (mounted inside the front floor vents) Note: If anything is placed over the sun sen- sor, the ACC system will not function pro- perly.
  • Page 77 Air vent at rear side window 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 be set bet- ween 58 and 82°F (15 and 27°C). In addi- tion, there are also HI and LO settings (see below).
  • Page 78 Instruments and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions will be controlled automatically. The selected temperature is always maintained automatically. Temperature, air distribution, fan speed and recirculation will all be controlled automatically.
  • Page 79 The rear-window and door-mirror heating is controlled manually. Switch off the heating as soon as the rear window is clear, to avoid imposing a heavy load on the bat- tery longer than necessary. Note, however, that the heating will go off automatically after 2–10 minutes (depending on the outdoor temperature) or sooner if the voltage in the electrical system falls below 10 V .
  • Page 80 Instruments and controls Air distribution Press once: Defrosting of all windows will take place (air flow to rear side windows shut off) with: • The fan running at high speed. • Air being distributed to the defroster vents. • Normal temperature control will operate. •...
  • Page 81 Panel (and center rear vent) Starting in cold 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 fan speed will be increased.
  • Page 82 Instruments and controls Programming II It is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to driving and weather conditions. Function Operation in AUTO mode after Programming II The A/C compressor will not activate unless the outdoor temperature is above 55°F (+13°C).
  • Page 83 NORMAL CTRL Useful tips ACC:MANUAL (Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer) RDEFR CTRL • If AUTO is not shown on the display, see ”Cancelling the program- med settings (I)” on page 79.
  • Page 84 Instruments and controls Condensation When the A/C system is running, the intake air is dehumidified, and the resultant con- densation is drained off through two outlets underneath the floor of the car, in the vicinity of the front doors. It is therefore perfectly normal for water to be seen dripping from these outlets when the car is parked.

  • Page 85: Saab 9-5 Audio System

    Saab 9-5 Audio System Saab 9-5 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System _____ Sound controls ________ Radio ________________ Cassette player ________ CD player _____________ CD changer ___________ Programmable functions Steering-wheel controls _ Security lock __________ Technical data _________...
  • Page 86 Saab 9-5 Audio System To 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 System is available in two versions: Premium on the 9-5 Linear and Prestige on the 9-5 Arc and 9-5 Aero Both models have been specially matched to the Saab 9-5 cabin.

  • Page 87: Quick Guide To The Saab

    Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 88) PUSH PULL To switch the system ON, press the volume but- ton. The last settings used will be activated. If the Audio System is switched on when the igni-...
  • Page 88 Saab 9-5 Audio System Cassette player. See page 90 Press once: Selects cassette player when other source active. When tape playing: Dolby B ON/OFF. Switch to playback other side of tape. Eject. Press once: Music search (next track). Press & hold briefly: Fast forward/rewind.

  • Page 89: Sound Controls

    Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter-clockwise to reduce it. The Bass and Treble controls must be pres- sed first to release them. Saab 9-5 Audio System FAD – Fader The fader control adjusts the balance bet- ween the front and rear sets of speakers.

  • Page 90: Radio

    Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Press the /BAND button to switch to the radio when another source is active. Preset station buttons (1) Press once (release within a second) to select a preset station, e.g. The small figure on the far right of the dis- play is the number of the preset button selected.
  • Page 91 AM**** will appear on the display. When the system leaves the AS mode, it returns to the station that was selected before the AS mode was activated. The AS mode can also be used in the AM band. Saab 9-5 Audio System...

  • Page 92: Cassette Player

    Saab 9-5 Audio System Cassette player Before playing a tape, make sure that the label is secure and that the cassette is not warped, otherwise the cassette can become jammed in the deck. The cassette player automatically senses whether the tape is normal or metal (Type I or Type II).
  • Page 93 Press and hold (mid-segment) briefly to switch to music search. Fast rewind (<< WIND) is performed in the same way as fast forward. Saab 9-5 Audio System Auto music search (Blank skip) To switch the Blank-skip function ON/OFF, press and hold (mid-segment).
  • Page 94 Do not expose cassette tapes to direct sun- light or to extremes of temperature as this can damage the cassette and the tape. Always keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use. If a cassette should become jammed in the deck, contact an authorized Saab dealer.

  • Page 95: Cd Player

    Thus, to play the preceding track, press twice. Saab 9-5 Audio System Rapid play (passage search) When is pressed and held, rapid play will be initiated, with the time and track showing on the display, e.g.:...
  • Page 96 Saab 9-5 Audio System Fast track search Press (mid-segment) once to switch between the CD-PLAY and CD-TRACK modes. The CD-PLAY and CD-TRACK modes change the function of The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on.

  • Page 97: Cd Changer

    Note the position of the magazine for loa- ding (see picture). Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover. Saab 9-5 Audio System Changing a CD To select the CD changer • If the Audio System is in the RADIO or TAPE mode, press the CD/RDM button twice.
  • Page 98 Saab 9-5 Audio System If the magazine in the CD changer is empty, the following will appear on the display: If the CD changer is activated right after a magazine has been loaded, the following will appear on the display: The CD number will change as each CD is played.
  • Page 99 The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on. Choose the mode that you find most convenient: Saab 9-5 Audio System CD PLAY Pressing and holding briefly starts Rapid play...
  • Page 100 Saab 9-5 Audio System SCAN Scanning the current CD: To start the SCAN function, which enables you to hear a sample of each track on the disc, press and hold (mid-seg- ment). The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled.

  • Page 101: Programmable Functions

    – Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but- tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys- tem, e.g. RADIO or BAND, to save the new volume setting. Saab 9-5 Audio System Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF To change the default setting: The default setting for this function is ON.

  • Page 102: Steering-Wheel Controls

    Saab 9-5 Audio System Loudness ON/OFF To change the default setting: The default setting for this function is ON. – Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System. – After START VOL appears, release the BAND button.

  • Page 103: Security Lock

    If a CD changer is to be retrofitted or if you wish to move the main Audio System module and/or CD changer to another car (Saab 9-5), you must consult an authorized Saab dealer so that the modules can be given the correct security codes. Saab 9-5 Audio System...

  • Page 104: Technical Data

    CD-changer capacity __________ 6 discs • These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard • Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement, we retain the right to alter specifications and design without prior notice. • Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation •...
  • Page 105 To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash, the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing mate- rial. These areas must not be modified in any way. Work on these areas must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dea- ler.

  • Page 106: Fault Codes

    • If the casing is damaged, hazardous laser radiation can occur. NOTICE All work on the Audio System must be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. OnStar System Your vehicle may be equipped with OnStar, a vehicle telematics communications sys- tem.
  • Page 107 Interior equipment and trunk Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment ___________ Rearview mirrors_______ Electric windows_______ Sunroof ______________ Interior lighting ________ Sun visors ____________ Ashtrays______________ Glove compartment ____ Cup holders ___________ Trunk ________________...

  • Page 108: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the stee- ring 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 lever. The lever should lock with a click.

  • Page 109: Rearview Mirrors

    Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror Rearview mirrors Door mirrors The door mirrors may have an auto dimming function (option) and the passenger side door mirror is of the wide-angle ‘‘aspheric” type. The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked.

  • Page 110: Rearview Mirror

    Interior equipment and trunk Rearview mirror 1 Day position 2 Night position Rearview mirror The rearview mirror has day/night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror. Adjust the mirror in day position. Interior rearview auto-dimming mirror with garage door opener, and digital compass (if equipped)
  • Page 111 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 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds.
  • Page 112 Interior equipment and trunk Gate Operator / Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after several seconds of transmission - which may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming.
  • Page 113 Opening a garage door To operate, simply press and release the programmed button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
  • Page 114 Interior equipment and trunk Compass The compass is integrated in the rearview mirror. The compass bearing is displayed in the top right-hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second. The compass displays the car’s direction of travel: N, NE, E, etc.

  • Page 115: Electric Windows

    Electric windows WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being wound up. • Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car. This prevents per- sonal injury caused by the electric win- dows, for example, due to children playing.

  • Page 116: Sunroof

    Interior equipment and trunk Switch for rear side window Child safety: rear windows (ON/OFF) The window switches on the rear doors can be rendered inoperative by the ON/OFF switch in the panel on the center console. When the switch is ON, the rear side win- dows can be operated by the switch on each rear door.

  • Page 117: Emergency Operation Of Sunroof

    To open: • Slide the control towards the rear to open the sunroof to the comfort position. To open it fully, slide the control back a second time. Press the control to stop it earlier. To close: • Slide the control forwards until the sunroof is closed.

  • Page 118: Interior Lighting

    Interior equipment and trunk 1 Interior lighting on continuously 2 Lighting comes on when a door is opened 3 Lighting always off Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one dome light in the front and one in the back, a map-reading light in the front, two reading lights in the back, floor courtesy lights in the front (in some model variants) and door...

  • Page 119: Sun Visors

    Sun visor Sun visors The car is equipped with double sun visors. One section of the visor can be indepen- dently pivoted to the side window. A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visors. The vanity mirrors are illumina- ted when the cover is raised.

  • Page 120: Cigarette Lighters (Accessory)

    Interior equipment and trunk Cigarette lighters (accessory/certain markets only) The car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtray and in the rear end of the center console. The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as power point, e.g. for a mobile phone.
  • Page 121 In the doors Console between front seats On leading edge of front seats Center armrest for rear seat Interior equipment and trunk On the back of the front seats...

  • Page 122: Cup Holders

    Interior equipment and trunk Cup holder in fascia 1 Press symbol to open 2 Lift bottom to close Cup holders Cup holders are provided in the instrument panel fascia, in the center console compart- ment between the front seats, and in the rear-seat armrest (certain variants only).

  • Page 123: 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 head restraints are folded down. 1 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest.
  • Page 124 Interior equipment and trunk WARNING • Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller and lighter items on top. • Never overload the cargo net (accessory). If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury. Do not use a cargo net that shows signs of wear.

  • Page 125: Tie Downs

    Trunk pass-through hatch A trunk pass-through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long, narrow items to be carried inside the car. Items should not weigh more than 33 lbs. (15 kg) nor be more than 2 yards (2 metres) in length. See the label on the hatch. 1 Fold down the armrest.

  • Page 126: Sportwagon

    Interior equipment and trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportWagon Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded separately. Folding is facilitated if the front seats are not located too far back. The wide section cannot be folded separately if a cargo net (accessory) is mounted on the rear of the backrest.
  • Page 127 WARNING • Do not travel in the back seat without ensuring that the head restraint is set at a suitable height for the seats to be occupied. • Never allow anyone to sit on a folded backrest. • Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the seating.
  • Page 128 Interior equipment and trunk Load anchoring 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 (acces- sory). If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury.
  • Page 129 Cargo bolts mounted on the longitudinal rails (if equipped) On the floor of the luggage compartment there may be two longitudinal aluminium rails (CargoTracks™) where accessory cargo bolts can be mounted. The cargo bolts are mounted by lifting their locks and inserting them into the rail. Each cargo bolt is moved in the following way: pull up its lock and at the same time move it for- ward or backward to the desired position.
  • Page 130 Interior equipment and trunk Cargo net (option) WARNING The cargo in the luggage compartment must be anchored properly, even if the cargo net is correctly in position. The only purpose of the net is to prevent light objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy braking or in the event of a crash.
  • Page 131 Sliding load floor (accessory) WARNING To avoid personal injury take note of the following: • Do not leave children unsupervised when the sliding floor is drawn out. • Be aware of the risk of pinching when handling the sliding floor. •...

  • Page 132: Trunk Release Handle

    3 Lift the handle and push in the floor to the inner locking position. Make sure that the floor is locked correctly. 4 Tie down the load with Saab’s load straps according to the instructions, see page 126. Folding down the sliding floor When the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor.

  • Page 133: Starting And Driving

    Driving with a load _____ Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted _______ Spare wheel and tools __ Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open_______ Driving in deep water ___ Towing the car_________ Jump starting _________ Saab Parking Assistance Parking brake _________ Parking_______________...

  • Page 134: Ignition Switch

    Starting and driving Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear- lever lock is located in the center console between the front seats. The ignition key can only be removed when reverse is engaged (automatic transmission: selector in ”P” position). The key fits all the locks on the car.

  • Page 135: Starting The Engine

    (the LED stops blinking). • Start the engine. Try another key. If this works, then the fault is in the first key. Contact an authorized Saab dealer for checking and rectification. Note: Certain electronic items, such as cellular phones, may affect the starting produce- dure.
  • Page 136 Starting and driving • The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving. Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car. • Do not rest or sleep in the car when parked with the engine running. There is a risk of depressing the accelerator which could lead to engine damage.
  • Page 137 (see page 55), indicating that you should have the car checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer. Starting and driving NOTICE If the CHECK ENGINE warning light starts to flash, ease off the accelerator slightly.

  • Page 138: Important Considerations For Driving

    Starting and driving Important considerations for driving The engine-management system in the Saab 9-5 is called Saab Trionic T7. The system manages the ignition, fuel injection and turbo boost pressure. The Trionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine-management system designed to achieve optimum driv- ability under differing driving conditions.

  • Page 139: Catalytic Converter

    (not running on all cylinders) and any loss of power or performance. At the first sign of a malfunction, reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. • If the engine fails to start (in very cold...

  • Page 140: Refueling

    ”Eng- ine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” lamp , thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer, see page 55. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: • Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started.
  • Page 141 Refueling WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notify- ing the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. 1 Switch off the engine. 2 Open the filler cap, located in the right- hand rear fender.
  • Page 142 See Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE) on page 55. If this 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.
  • Page 143 Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab dealer for service. Starting and driving Fuels in Foreign Countries...

  • Page 144: Engine Break-In Period

    Starting and driving Engine Break-In Period Pistons, bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces. If a new engine 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.

  • Page 145: Automatic Transmission

    NOTICE When the reverse gear is to be engaged the car must be at a standstill with the accelerator fully released. Lift the reverse lock-out collar and push the gear lever firmly to the right in neutral before easing it into reverse. Towing Towing of cars with manual transmission, see page 171.
  • Page 146 Starting and driving Selector-lever indicator on main instru- ment panel When the car is stationary, the engine must be at idling speed when the selector lever is moved. You must have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park. If the accelerator is depressed while the lever is moved, this will result in abnormal wear in the transmission.
  • Page 147 Check fuse No. 1 (see page 213). If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery, you do not have to contact a Saab dealer. If the fuse blows again as soon as the Shift Lock feature is activated you should contact your Saab dealer.
  • Page 148 If the fault is intermittent, the transmission will operate as normal despite the fault indicator being on. Have the car checked at an authorized Saab dealer. It is not possible to select the SPORT or Sentronic mode when the Limp-home mode is active.
  • Page 149 High air temperatures or a faulty oil cooler can also cause the transmission fluid to overheat. Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid. Contact an authorized Saab dealer (see also page 161). WARNING Remember to use engine-braking (selec-...

  • Page 150: Sentronic, Manual Mode

    Starting and driving Sentronic, manual mode Move the selector lever to the M position. Select a higher gear by flicking the right- hand paddle towards you. Select a lower gear by flicking the left-hand paddle towards you. An example of when you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking, to enable you to remain in a low gear for an extended period of time.
  • Page 151 Selector positions To shift out of the P position you must depress the brake pedal and the ignition must be ON. The parking position (P) must only be selected when the car is at a complete standstill. The selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically immobilized.
  • Page 152 Starting and driving If you move the selector lever from D to L, down shifts will follow a set pattern to avoid damaging the engine or transmission. Manual gear-changing is not recommended on slippery roads. If one of the drive wheels spins excessively, the engine torque will be reduced to avoid damaging the transmission.

  • Page 153: Cruise Control

    Cruise control WARNING • Do not use the Cruise control system on wet or icy roads, in dense traffic or on winding roads. • Set the control to OFF when you do not want to use the system, to prevent the system being activated inadver- tently.

  • Page 154: Braking

    New pads should be fitted without delay. Brake pads should only be replaced by an authorized Saab dealer. To ensure optimum brake performance, it is recommended that you use only Saab original brake pads.

  • Page 155: Abs Brakes

    WARNING • It is prudent to try your brakes from time to time, especially when driving in heavy rain, through water collected on the road, in snow, on a wet road sur- face or in salty slush. In such condi- tions, the brakes may take longer than normal to take effect.
  • Page 156 Starting and driving The ABS system has a built-in diagnostic function which will switch on the Anti-lock brake warning light if a fault is detected in the system (see page 54). The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on snow or ice but, because the wheels cannot lock up, some steering control is retained.

  • Page 157: Electronic Stability

    Electronic Stability Program (ESP) WARNING When driving normally, ESP will help to improve the stability of the car. This does not mean that car can be driven faster. The same care and prudence as normally applied should be displayed on cornering and when driving on slippery roads.
  • Page 158 NOTICE Suspension modifications, such as changing the type of wheels, dampers or springs, can affect the function of the ESP system. Always consult a Saab dealer before changing any suspension components.

  • Page 159: Economical Motoring

    Economical motoring Factors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving conditions, 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. Breaking-in Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break-in period (the first 3,000–...
  • Page 160 Increased consumption can indicate that something is wrong and that the car needs to be checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Practical trials on the roads have demon- strated that substantial savings in fuel con- sumption can be made if the above advice is heeded.

  • Page 161: Driving In Cold Weather

    Engine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, acces- sory in U.S.) The following are just some of the benefits to the car and the environment of using an engine block heater: • Lower fuel consumption. • Exhaust emissions substantially reduced over short runs.

  • Page 162: Driving In Hot Weather

    Starting and driving If winter tires are fitted, the same type must 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 therefore...

  • Page 163: Towing A Trailer

    Use only the electrical trailer hitch socket provided in the trailer hitch kit. Saab recommends: • Use a Saab original hitch kit attachment which is designed and tested by Saab. • Consult your Saab dealer regarding the appropriate hitch kit for your car.
  • Page 164 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 the drawing. Make sure you are familiar with the law regarding speed limits for towing, maxi- mum trailer weights, trailer-braking requirements, and also any special driving-licence provisions...
  • Page 165 When negotiating long hills, bear the follo- wing important considerations in mind: • Use Normal mode when driving with a caravan or trailer on hilly roads. The adap- tive gear change pattern function will pre- vent the transmission overheating. • Rises in coolant temperature are indica- ted by the temperature gauge in the main instrument panel.
  • Page 166 Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with manual gearbox Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru- ment panel. The following steps are taken in order as the temperature of the engine increases: • A/C compressor is switched off. •...
  • Page 167 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 trailers, whenever pos- sible, concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible. The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is 5 % to 7 % of the trailer weight with a maximum...

  • Page 168: Driving With A Roof Rack Load

    (see page 252). Strong, sturdy roof carriers designed spe- cially for the car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure the roof load safely. Fitting the roof carriers, 9-5 Sedan and 9-5 Wagon without roof rails...
  • Page 169 4 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 side of the car and remove the plastic cover from the carrier’s adjustable foot. Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins on the foot into the fixing holes.

  • Page 170: Driving At Night

    Starting and driving Driving at night Bear in mind the following points when driving at night: • Nighttime driving requires your full con- centration. • Do not rush. Count on your journey taking slightly longer. • The number of drivers under the influence of drugs is likely to be greater at night than during the day.
  • Page 171 Tires WARNING Check the tire pressure at least once a month and before long journeys. Under- inflation can result in: • Punctures • Separation of the tire and tread • Damage to the sidewalls • Damage to the rims on poor roads •...

  • Page 172: Driving Considerations With Compact Spare Wheel/Tire Fitted

    Starting and driving Spare wheel and tools The spare wheel, together with the jack and jack handle, front towrope attachment eye and toolkit, are stowed away underneath the trunk. WARNING Stow all tools carefully away after use, so that they cannot get loose and cause injury in the event of a crash.

  • Page 173: Driving With The Trunk Lid/Tailgate Open

    Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open Avoid driving with the trunk lid/tailgate partly or fully open, since exhaust fumes can be drawn into the cabin. If you must drive with the trunk lid/tailgate open, all windows and the sunroof (if fitted) must be closed and the cabin fan on at its highest speed setting.

  • Page 174: Rear Towing Eye

    Starting and driving Front towing eye WARNING • Make sure that the towing eye at the front is screwed in tightly. • The towing eye is only designed for use when the car is being towed on the road. It must not be used to pull the car out of a ditch, for example.
  • Page 175 Towing the car NOTICE • Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck. 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.

  • Page 176: Jump Starting

    Wash your hands after handling. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab. Follow the steps below to do it safely. – – NOTICE...
  • Page 177 You can suffer burns or be blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. The battery installed in your new Saab has filler caps. Be sure the right amount of water is there. Add distilled or boiled water if the level is too low.
  • Page 178 Starting and driving WARNING Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a major metal part with a good ground on the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

  • Page 179: Saab Parking Assistance

    (if equipped) WARNING Responsibility always lies with the driver when reversing. • Saab Parking Assistance can facilitate reversing at low speeds, such as when reverse parking. • Bear in mind that small and/or narrow objects cannot always be detected by the system.
  • Page 180 You can turn the system off by press- ing and holding the CLEAR button for 1.5 seconds. If the text "PARK ASSIST FAILURE" is dis- played on the SID, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer.

  • Page 181: Parking

    Parking brake WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when you park the car. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Do not use the parking brake while driving. The parking brake is situated between the front seats and acts on the rear wheels.
  • Page 182 Starting and driving Parking on a hill When parking on a steep hill, turn the front wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should move. Long-term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time, e.g.

  • Page 183: Car Care And Technical Information

    Car care and technical information Car care and technical information Hood ________________ Engine compartment __ Emission control systems 184 Engine ______________ Engine oil ____________ Transmission fluid ____ Coolant______________ Brake and clutch fluid__ Power steering fluid ___ Air filter _____________ Battery ______________ Drive belts ___________ Wipers and washers ___ Changing bulbs _______...

  • Page 184: Hood

    Car care and technical information Hood The hood release handle is located under- neath the instrument panel. To open the hood: 1 Pull the release handle. 2 The front of the hood will now spring up, providing access to the secondary safety catch.

  • Page 185: Engine Compartment

    Car care and technical information Engine compartment Engine compartment 1 Engine-oil dipstick/filler cap 2 Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid 3 Fuse box 4 Expansion tank, coolant 5 Washer-fluid filler cap 6 Battery 7 Turbo unit 8 Ignition discharge module 9 Reservoir, power-steering fluid...

  • Page 186: Emission Control Systems

    Car care and technical information Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet all applicable emission control standards. The engine family and appropriate tune-up specifications are iden- tified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender.
  • Page 187 Trionic ECM has detected a problem. The car will continue to operate, but perfor- mance may be diminished. You should have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as possible. ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery)

  • Page 188: Engine

    Car care and technical information Engine The 2.3-liter model is a transverse, 4-cylin- der in-line engine with twin overhead cams- hafts and 4 valves per cylinder. This engine is equipped with balance shafts that reduce engine vibration to a minimum. The balance shafts are chain driven and rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft.

  • Page 189: Changing Engine Oil

    Changing engine oil WARNING • Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri- ous skin disorders. Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible. • Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

  • Page 190: Transmission Fluid

    SID, check the level of fluid in the expansion tank. Top up, as necessary, with equal parts of clean water and Saab-approved coolant. If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added, run the engine to normal tempera-...

  • Page 191: Brake And Clutch Fluid

    The type of coolant used has a reddish color and should not be mixed with other types of coolant. Saab Original coolant should be used all year round. Only use coolant appro- ved by Saab.
  • Page 192 Changing of the brake fluid should be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. The vehicle´s regular braking system is adjusted automatically, but the parking brake has to be adjusted manually. This...

  • Page 193: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter WARNING • For Service and Repair, parts equiva- lent to those used by Saab should be used. • Be aware that some non standard replacement parts may put you in an unsafe condition, even if they might fit.

  • Page 194: Battery

    Car care and technical information Battery WARNING • Work on the battery may entail an explosion hazard, since the battery gives off hydrogen which forms an explosive mixture with the oxygen in the air. For this reason, always avoid sparks or open flames when working near the battery.

  • Page 195: Charging/Replacing The Battery

    Battery Charging/replacing the battery NOTICE To avert the danger of short-circuiting between the positive (+) terminal on the battery and the inlet manifold on the engine, always disconnect the negative (–) battery lead first and reconnect it last. Connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal (red), and the negative lead to a good ground point, e.g.

  • Page 196: Drive Belts

    Car care and technical information Drive belts WARNING • Keep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine is running. • Always stop the engine before inspecting drive belt. • The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is switched off.

  • Page 197: Wipers And Washers

    Wipers and washers Check and clean all wiper blades regularly. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windshield with a quality glass cle- aner. This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash, as these sometimes leave a wax coating on the windshield.

  • Page 198: Washers

    Car care and technical information Adjusting the washer jet on the rear window wiper, 9-5 SportWagon Use a small screwdriver to adjust the washer jet on the rear window wiper of the 9-5 SportWagon, as illustrated. Washer-fluid filler cap Washers The washer-fluid reservoir holds 6.4 quarts (6 liters).

  • Page 199: Changing Bulbs

    The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off. Xenon headlights are high voltage and must therefore be changed at an authorized Saab workshop. Work involving high-voltage components is potentially lethal. NOTICE •...
  • Page 200 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 flasher if the daytime running lights are deacti- vated and the headlight switch is in the off position (otherwise Xenon lamp is utilized): 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit.
  • Page 201 8 Screw on the cover. Make sure that the guide on the cover is aligned with the recess in the lamp housing. Car care and technical information Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place Contact an aut- horized Saab workshop if a Xenon head- light requires replacement...
  • Page 202 Car care and technical information Parking-light bulb (cars with halogen low beam) Parking-light bulb (cars with halogen low beam) The parking-light bulb is adjacent to the bulb for low beam. 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit. 2 Withdraw the bulb holder.
  • Page 203 Front fog lights (if equipped) WARNING Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack. Always use axle stands. Refer to the information on jacks on page 231. 1 From under the front bumper, grip the bulb holder and twist counterclockwise. 2 Unplug the connector.
  • Page 204 Car care and technical information Front turn signal and side marker lights bulbs To change the bulb, the complete lamp unit has to be removed. 1 Depress the catch, accessed from the engine bay. 2 Carefully pull out the lamp unit. 3 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting.

  • Page 205: Rear Light Cluster, 9-5 Sedan

    Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs for the lamps in the rear light clus- ter are accessed from the luggage compart- ment. 1 Lower the flap (secured with catches). 2 Squeeze the two plastic lugs and remove the bulb holder. 3 The bulb has a bayonet fitting.
  • Page 206 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 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the tailgate.
  • Page 207 High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs can be accessed after the panel in the rear headlining has been removed. 1 Remove the panel by carefully pushing in the two clips, one at the time. 2 Release the bulb holder, which is retai- ned by a clip at either end.

  • Page 208: Rear Lights Clusters 9-5 Sportwagon

    Car care and technical information Rear lights clusters, 9-5 SportWagon 1 Open the tailgate. 2 Remove the cover by turning the two catches counterclockwise one quarter turn. 3 Remove the two screws securing the light cluster to the body. 4 Pull the light cluster rearwards and angle it outwards (it is seated quite firmly).
  • Page 209 Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 SportWagon 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90°) with a screwdriver or the ignition key. 2 Open and remove the cover. 3 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it slightly counterlockwise. 4 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise.
  • Page 210 Car care and technical information License-plate light 1 Undo the two screws and remove the lamp glass. 2 Withdraw the bulb. 3 Change the bulb. 4 Check the seal before fitting the glass. Side direction indicators 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pull out the back.

  • Page 211: Dome Light, Front

    2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb. 3 Fit the new bulb. On refitting, insert the connector-end of the lamp fitting first. Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing, you are advised to take the car to an authorized Saab dealer.
  • Page 212 A special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an accessory from your Saab dealer. A storage space for this is provi- ded adjacent to the toolkit and jack, under the panel in the luggage...

  • Page 213: Fuses

    To avoid the risk of short-circuiting and/or fire breaking out in the electrical system, the following advice should be heeded: • Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment. Failure to do so can result in the electrical system being damaged.
  • Page 214 If a fault occurs in any of these components, diagnostic faults codes are set in the rele- vant control module, which facilitates fault diagnosis at the Saab dealer. The scan tool connector for fault diagnosis is located under the instrument panel on the...
  • Page 215 Fuse panel in instrument panel Amp Function Trailer lights Automatic transmission 7.5 Electric door mirrors; DICE: manual beam length adjustment Brake lights Reversing lights Parking lights and taillights, left Parking lights and taillights, right 7.5 DICE / TWICE Electric windows, right; trailer charging 7.5 Brake lights, trailer B C 1 2 3 4 15 16...
  • Page 216 Car care and technical information Engine-management system; SID; main instrument 7.5 Airbag 7.5 ABS/ESP 7.5 Starter motor 7.5 Cruise control; water valve; fog lights, front; rain sensor Ventilated front seats 7.5 Direction-indicator switch 12-volt socket (cigarette lighter) front/rear Daytime running light Electric windows, left Windshield wipers Electric heating, front seats...

  • Page 217: Relays

    – Starter relay Limp-home function Trunklid Car care and technical information Fuse box under hood Fuses Amp Function Radiator fan, high speed ABS/ESP ABS/ESP 7.5 Load angle sensor (cars with xenon headlights) Heater A/C; car alarm siren Bulb test – –...
  • Page 218 Car care and technical information High beam headlight, left Low beam headlight left High beam headlight, right Low beam headlight, right Radiator fan, high speed Fog lights (front spoiler) Wiper, rear Horn – – Relays Function Bulb test; head light; high beam flasher Headlight washer Front fog lights Wiper, rear (9-5 SportWagon)

  • Page 219: Tires

    Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet for details. WARNING Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.

  • Page 220: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Car care and technical information When to check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure.

  • Page 221: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Tire-Loading Information label. If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car, consult your Saab dealer first as to the possibilities available. Wheels/tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car’s directional stability, steering and bra-...
  • Page 222 Store wheels lying flat or hanging – never standing upright. NOTICE Always consult your Saab dealer before changing the wheels and tires on your Saab. Wide wheels and tires with sidewalls that are too low can: •...

  • Page 223: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applica- ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul- der and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion, which grades tires by treadwear, trac- tion and temperature performance.
  • Page 224 If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new Saab original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
  • Page 225 Notice: If your vehicle does not have 225/45R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Contact your Saab dealer regarding sui- table snow chains. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely faste- ned.

  • Page 226: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Car care and technical information Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information 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 parti- cular tire´s width, height, aspect ratio, cons- truction type and service description.

  • Page 227: Tire Markings

    Aspect ratio: A two-digit number that indi- cates the tire height-to-width measure- ments. For example, if the tire 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 as it is wide. Belt Rating: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.

  • Page 228: Loading Your Vehicle

    Car care and technical information Loading Your Vehicle This label can only be found on vehicles sold in the U.S. Vehicles sold in Canada have the tire information label in the glovebox, see page 262. This is an example of what your vehicle´s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might look like.
  • Page 229 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; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pres- sure: The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
  • Page 230 Your Saab dealer can advise you of to the correct size tire for your car (if different from the original size) and also supply Saab approved winter tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims. Winter tires normally use a different speed rating compared to summer/all season tires.

  • Page 231: Tire Date Code

    Car care and technical information Tire date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods. As the tires age, the rubber becomes progressively harder, and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes. This is particu- larly true on winter tires. Tires now have a date-code marking for the year of manufacture.

  • Page 232: Compact Spare Tire

    Car care and technical information Spare wheel (under panel in luggage compartment) Compact spare tire The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire. Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus- tained a puncture. The maximum life of the tire is only 2000 miles (3,500 km).

  • Page 233: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
  • Page 234 Car care and technical information Positioning the jack 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 can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer. A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously.
  • Page 235 Jacking points for a trolley jack Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts and wheel to be seated correctly. 7 Lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts to the correct torque in the sequence shown (opposite pairs). Tightening torque Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lbs.

  • Page 236: Air Conditioning (Acc)

    Air conditioning (ACC) WARNING • All repairs and adjustments on the A/C system must be carried out by a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work. • The A/C system is pressurized. Do not break any connections or undo A/C system components.

  • Page 237: Safety Belts, Maintenance

    If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are a number of checks you can perform your- self. If the fault persists, however, have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Important! When the A/C system is running, the intake...

  • Page 238: Upholstery And Trim

    In hot, dry climates, the leather will need to be treated more frequently. Recommended conditioner – Saab Leather Care Lotion. Do not use unknown harsh polishing agents, cleaning agents, sprays, coarse soap or hot water.

  • Page 239: Washing The Car

    Wash your car frequently. To facilitate clea- ning, a suitable detergent can be added to the water, which should be lukewarm. Saab offers a full line of car care products, inclu- ding car wash, for the care of your vehicle.

  • Page 240: Waxing And Polishing

    Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent or solvent when carrying out repairs or mainte- nance. Saab recommends the use of envi- ronmentally safe degreasing agents. Touching up the paint Damaged paintwork should be treated as soon as it is discovered: the longer it is left, the greater the risk of corrosion.
  • Page 241 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. The second coat consists of a clear enamel, which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con- taminants.

  • Page 242: Anti-Corrosion Treatment

    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. A thin penetrating anti-rust oil is also applied in cavities and body members.

  • Page 243: For Long Trips

    For long trips Before setting off on a long journey, it is advisable to have your car checked over by your Saab dealer. Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, a Poly-V-belt and the like.

  • Page 244: Recovery And/Or Recycling

    85 % of the total weight of materials to be recycled. Howe- ver, every major car salvage yard in each market will receive details from Saab of how the highest percentage of materials can be reclaimed.
  • Page 245 • The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlight aiming is being done. • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to it. • Tires should be inflated to the prescribed pressure.
  • Page 246 Car care and technical information 5 Turn 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 being aimed to be seen on the flat surface.
  • Page 247 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule __ Owner assistance ______ Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) ______________ Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government __________ Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ___________...

  • Page 248: 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. Additional...

  • Page 249: Owner Assistance

    HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled manitenance, present the Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet to the service manager. When the technician has completed the service, the technician will sign the maintenance record.

  • Page 250: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)

    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 campaign. Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind.

  • Page 251: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders

    • in response to an official request of police or similar government office, • as part of Saab’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or • as required by law. In addition, once Saab collects or receives data, Saab may •...
  • Page 252 Customer Assistance and Information (This page has been left blank)

  • Page 253: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General_______________ Engine _______________ Fuel__________________ Engine oil_____________ Engine variants ________ Electrical system_______ Drive belts ____________ Manual gearbox________ Automatic transmission _ Suspension ___________ Steering ______________ Brake system__________ Wheels and tires _______ Plates and labels_______...

  • Page 254: General

    Specifications General Overall length, including bumpers: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportWagon __________________ Overall width, including door mirrors ____ Maximum height: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 SportWagon __________________ Wheelbase _______________________ Ground clearance at gross vehicle weight Track: Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________ Turning circle (curb to curb) ___________ Turning circle (measured at vehicle extremi- ties) ____________________________ Number of seats (incl.
  • Page 255 Maximum load on ball hitch __________ 110–165 lbs (2067 litres) The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by 43.0 in (1092 mm) Saab Automobile AB. Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and 67.5 in (1714 mm) weights (see page 161).

  • Page 256: Engine

    Antifreeze_________________________ Coolant capacity ___________________ Fuel Four cylinders, twin Fuel-tank capacity ____________ overhead cams- hafts, 16 valves and For optimum performance Saab two balancer shafts. recommends: _______________ 3.54 in (90 mm) 3.54 in (90 mm) 139.7 cu.in (2.290 litres) * If AON 90 is used some decrease in engine power can occur.

  • Page 257: Engine Oil

    Long service intervals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil. By using oils approved by Saab you minimise the tendencies for oil sludge build, by that protec- ting the engine from harmful, wear increasing, deposits.

  • Page 258: Engine Variants

    Under normal circumstances the service indication will come after: Saab 9-5, 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year. For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used.

  • Page 259: Electrical System

    Electrical system Voltage __________________________ Battery capacity ___________________ Starter motor ______________________ Alternator rating ____________________ Firing order _______________________ Spark plugs: 2.3t ____________________________ Electrode gap ____________________ 2.3T and 2.3 Turbo ________________ Electrode gap ____________________ Drive belts 12 V Engine variants 70 Ah Drive belt _________________________ 95.08 in 1.4 kW 140 A/14 V 1–3–4–2...

  • Page 260: Manual Gearbox

    Transmission-fluid capacity, dry transmis- sion (incl. torque converter and oil cooler) 7.4 qts (7 litres) Transmission fluid ___________________ Saab 3309 (mineral Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate clut- Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear: 29–30 / 46–48...

  • Page 261: Suspension

    Suspension Spring type, front and rear ___________ Maximum deflection of springs: Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________ Dampers, front and rear _____________ Steering Steering _________________________ Number of turns, lock to lock __________ Power-steering fluid ________________ Brake system Coil springs Footbrake (ABS) ____________________ Hydraulic, dual- 7.09 in (180 mm) 7.87 in (200 mm) Gas-filled dampers...

  • Page 262: Wheels And Tires

    15" wheels must not be fitted to the 2.3 Turbo since the size of the brake discs prohibits this. Speed ratings and load indexes, see page 225. Always contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard. Compact spare: Wheel___________________________ 4 x 16”...

  • Page 263: Tires Pressure

    Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) All season tires 215/55 R16 93 H 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 225/45 R17 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 XL/RF 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 250/36 1–5 pers./100–...

  • Page 264: Plates And Labels

    Specifications Plates 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.I.N. number, inside windshield. 2 Certification label. 3 Gearbox number. 4 Engine number. 5 USA: Label for color codes (trim and body) Tire information label can be found on the B-pillar.
  • Page 265 1 Region ___________ Y = Northern Europe S = Sweden 2 Country __________ 3 Manufacturer _____ 3 = Saab Automobile AB 4 Product line ______ E = 9-5 5 Model series ______ B = 9-5 Linear with driver’s and passenger-side airbags D = 9-5 Arc with driver’s and...
  • Page 266 • Air distribution. See ”Programming I” on page 79 and ”Pro- gramming II” on page 80. Saab 9-5 Audio System (see page 99): • Maximum starting volume (when the radio is switched on). • Telephone volume (if the car is equipped with a phone connected to the audio system).
  • Page 267 Index A/C system, fault diagnosis _______ 235 A/C system, maintenance _________ 234 ABS brakes ____________________ 152 ACC __________________________ 73 ACC functions ___________________ 76 ACC, automatic climate control _____ 73 ACC, calibration _________________ 81 ACC, condensation _______________ 82 ACC, programming _______________ 79 ACC, useful tips _________________ 81 Adjusting the steering wheel _______ 106 Adjustment, seats ________________ 12...

  • Page 268: Engine, Technical Data

    Index Coolant _______________________ 188 Courtesy Headlight Feature ________ 68 Crash memory, see EDR _________ 249 Cruise control __________________ 151 Cup holder ____________________ 120 DICE/TWICE ___________________ 212 Dampers ______________________ 259 Date code, tires _________________ 229 Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 226 Determining correct load, tires _____ 228 Dim-dipped beam ________________ 67 Direction indicators _______________ 69...

  • Page 269: Manual Gearbox, Technical Data

    If a tire goes flat ________________ 223 Ignition switch __________________ 132 Immobilizer _____________________ 43 Indicator and warning lights ________ 52 Indicator lights ___________________ 52 Instrument illumination ____________ 69 Instruments and controls __________ 51 Interior equipment _______________ 105 Interior lighting _________________ 116 Interior rearview mirror ___________ 107 Jack _________________________ 232 Key ___________________________ 38...

  • Page 270: Steering, Technical Data

    Roof load _____________________ 166 Running-in ____________________ 157 SDM _________________________ 249 SID ___________________________ 61 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___________ 83 Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 61 Saab Parking Assistance _________ 177 Safety belts _____________________ 16 Safety belts, care of _____________ 235...
  • Page 271 Towing, automatics ______________ 171 Trailer weights _________________ 253 Treadwear indicators ____________ 219 Trionic ________________________ 184 Trip computer ___________________ 61 Trip meter ______________________ 58 Trunk _________________________ 121 Trunk lid, opening ________________ 42 Turbo gauge ____________________ 60 Turbo, points to note _____________ 136 Under the hood _________________ 183 Uniform tire quality grading ________ 221 Upholstery and trim ______________ 236...
  • Page 272 Notes Notes...
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  • Page 275 Do not allow the coolant level to fall below the MIN mark on the expansion tank. Top up as necessary with a mix- ture of equal parts Saab Anti- freeze and water. 4 Washer fluid 5 Battery 6 Power steering fluid Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S (P/N 8996860).
  • Page 276 Note that illustrations in this manual can depict cars fitted with extra equipment. Your Saab dealer will be pleased to inform you of the exact specifications that apply to your market.

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