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Saab Automobile AB 2002
Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden
Printed in Sweden
Saab 9-5, Model Year 2003
Instruments and controls
Saab 9-5 Audio System
Interior equipment and trunk 123
Car care and technical information 197
Maintenance and owner assistance 253
Owner's Manual
Safety
Security
OnStar - Telematics
Starting and driving 151
Specifications 257
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Index 273

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  • Page 1 © Saab Automobile AB 2002 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2003 Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System OnStar - Telematics Interior equipment and trunk 123 Starting and driving 151...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Indicator and warning lights ______ 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 (9-5 Wagon) _______________...
  • Page 4 Exterior Sunroof ________________ 132 Washing the car _________ 244 Waxing and polishing _____ 245 Touching up the paint _____ 245 Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 246 Headlights ______________ Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 219 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon ________________ 221 Changing bulbs __________ 214 Towing a trailer __________ 181 Towing the car ___________ 189 Rear towing eye _________ 190...
  • Page 5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ 124 Airbag _________________ Power steering fluid_______ 208 Steering-wheel controls ___ 106 Sentronic, manual mode ___ 167 Seats__________________ Electric heating, front seats_ Ventilated front seats______ Safety belts _____________ Child safety _____________ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ________________ 139 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ________________ 142...
  • Page 6 Engine compartment, 4-cyl engine Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ 269 Engine number __________ 269 Gearbox number _________ 269 Color code______________ 269 Power steering fluid_______ 208 Steering, technical data ___ 265 Ignition switch ___________ 152 Drive belts ______________ 211 Spark plugs _____________ 263 Catalytic converter _______ 156 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit ___________________...
  • Page 7 Engine compartment, 3.0t V6 Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ 269 Engine number __________ 269 Gearbox number ________ 269 Color code _____________ 269 Power steering fluid_______ 208 Steering, technical data ___ 265 Ignition switch ___________ 152 Drive belts ______________ 211 Spark plugs _____________ 263 Catalytic converter _______ 156 Important considerations for driving...
  • Page 8: Warning Labels

    Refrigeration oil: 120cc of PAG ND-8 oil or Saab 4759106 SK 20 oil Jack (Text printed on jack) Use on Saab 9-5 & 9-3.Use on level ground only. Use vehicle support stands. Safe working load 2000 lbs. (1,000 kg). For more information see your owner´s manual.
  • Page 9 Contact an authorized Saab workshop if a Xenon headlight requires replacement. (Only cars with Xenon headlights.) CANADA WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. • Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag • The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children •...
  • Page 10 Examples of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, flames or Buckle up smoking. Use protective Airbag goggles Keep out of Electric reach of windows children. Battery acid Central contains locking sulphuric acid. Never place a Refer to the rear-facing Owner’s child seat in...
  • Page 11: Safety

    Safety Safety Seats ... Head restraint... Safety belts... Child safety... Airbag...
  • Page 12: 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 noth- ing can be trapped when adjusting the seat. Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically-operated seats.
  • Page 13 Legroom adjustment To adjust the legroom, push the lower control forward or back. Backrest rake angle To adjust the backrest, move the upper control forward or back. WARNING The backrest should be upright during driving, 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 colli-...
  • Page 14 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 confirm that the settings have been saved.
  • Page 15: Electric Heating, Front Seats

    Ventilated front seats (standard on certain models/certain markets) Ventilated front seats, that enhance seating comfort in hot weather, are available stan- dard on 9-5 3.0t Arc models and as an option on Aero models (certain markets). Ventilated seats are equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body.
  • Page 16: Head Restraint

    • Raise the head restraints in the seat that are occupied. 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.
  • Page 17: Safety Belts

    Safety belts WARNING Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants. Child safety, see page 23. Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock. Three-point inertia-reel safety belts are provided for all seats. Research has established that it is just as dangerous for rear seat passengers not to wear their safety belts as it is for front seat...
  • Page 18 If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer and replaced as necessary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. Visit an autho- rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs.
  • Page 19 • Children who have grown out of a child seat should be restrained by the car’s standard three-point belts. Make sure that the shoulder belt is not in contact with the neck or throat. If it is, a booster seat/cush- ion may be necessary.
  • Page 20 Safety Belt height adjustment The front safety belts and the outside belts in the rear (9-5 Sedan) are equipped with automatic height adjustment. After fastening the belt, grasp it at chest height, pull it out and, without letting go, allow the slack to be taken up by the reel. Make sure that the belt is well in on the shoulder.
  • Page 21 Safety belt, rear seat Safety belt, rear seat 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 diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap.
  • Page 22 Safety • Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges. • Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle. The buckles for the center and left-hand rear seats are close together. 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...
  • Page 23: Child Safety

    Child safety WARNING • NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front. • Children must always be suitably restrained in the car. All child restraints and booster seats are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by the lap belt of a lap-shoulder belt or LATCH.
  • 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 specially-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 Safety Rigid 2-point lower attachment with top tether For the top tether, only use the strap supplied with the child restraint. Always follow the installation instructions supplied with the child restraint. The availability of LATCH child restraints may be limited. When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer.
  • Page 27 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. Safety Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan...
  • Page 28 It is not possible to route the tether through the cargo net (accessory), if one is fitted. Instead we recommend a cargo guard (accessory). Child tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 Wagon...
  • Page 29 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 30 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 31 Integrated booster seat (accessory) The integrated booster seat in the back is intended for children weighing 33–80 lbs. (15–36 kg) and between 38 and 54 inches (97 and 137 cm) tall. When seated in the integrated booster seat, the child must wear the standard three-point safety belt.
  • Page 32 Safety WARNING • Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoul- der belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. • The seat must not be modified or changed in any way. • Never leave a child unattended in the car.
  • Page 33: Airbag

    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 reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably. • Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches (140 cm) should always travel in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the...
  • Page 34 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 35 Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of a crash. AIRBAG system with belt pretensioners 1 Central sensor 2 Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) 3 Steering wheel with integral airbag 4 Passenger airbag 5 Side-airbag sensor...
  • Page 36: Side Airbags

    Safety 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 37 • Improvement of the anticorrosion treatment 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...
  • Page 38 • Damage or wear to the seat cover, or the seat seam, in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer. • Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install speakers other than those specifically approved by Saab.
  • Page 39 Recline the seat back to increase the distance between you and the airbag. For short drivers, special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer. Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force – to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat.
  • Page 40 You should therefore take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. WARNING To reduce the risk of head injuries in the...
  • Page 41 Security Security Doors... Central locking ... Car alarm ...
  • Page 42: Central Locking

    Two keys are supplied with the car. It is pos- sible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car. If one is lost, contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement. NOTE: For this reason, we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long jour- neys and to keep them separate.
  • Page 43 ON position. The car can now be started. Contact your local Saab dealer to have the system checked and rectified. Security Locking/unlocking by remote control.
  • Page 44 Security WARNING The remote control also works from inside the car. Therefore, hold the key in such a way that the buttons are not unintention- ally pressed when the key is turned, or inserted or removed from the ignition switch. Otherwise, the doors may be unintention- ally locked or the tailgate unlocked.
  • Page 45: Child Safety Locks

    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: ”REPLACE KEY BATTERY”. Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message.
  • Page 46: 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 47: Tailgate, 9-5 Wagon

    Tailgate, 9-5 Wagon The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked. The tailgate button on the driver’s door is inoperative when the car is locked or moving at a speed greater than 2.7 mph (4 km/h). Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using: •...
  • Page 48: Car Alarm

    1 Activate/lock 2 Deactivate/unlock 3 Unlock trunk/tailgate Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 Wagon) Your Saab 9-5 is equipped with an Elec- tronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 49 for details. The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control.
  • Page 49 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 50 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 or if a window is broken. 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 51 Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different coun- tries. Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed – con- sult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 271). Security...
  • Page 52 Window-glass sensor disabled. Window-glass sensor in circuit. Turn the ignition key to position ON and then press the button for open- ing the trunk lid. Saab Information Display (SID) displays the number of keys and transmitters (transpon- ders) coded to the car.
  • Page 53 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 oper- ation.
  • Page 54 Security (This page has been left blank)
  • Page 55 PUSH PULL …F ECON OFF …C SEARCH ECON Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights ... Instruments ... DOLBY B NR Saab Information Display (SID)... Switches ... Automatic climate control (ACC) ... CLEAR...
  • Page 56: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Instruments and controls 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 57: Instruments And Controls

    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. Instruments and controls Parking brake warning light This light will show when the parking brake is on (see page 195).
  • Page 58 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 59 CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is a message in the Saab Information Display (SID). A chime will also sound (see page 69). Central warning light This light will come on and a chime will sound if a fault has been detected in any system that is critical to safety.
  • Page 60 NOTICE If the Bi-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 61 Even if the fault persists, it is still possible in most cases to drive the car (see page 165). Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible. NOTICE If the control module has actuated the...
  • Page 62: 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 switched 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 63: Speedometer

    2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 59). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel (see page 65).
  • Page 64 – do not remove the cap. If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will dis- play the message ”FILL COOLANT FLUID”. WARNING Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot, open with care.
  • Page 65: Saab Information Display (Sid)

    If manual mode is selected, the current gear is also displayed. Saab Information Display (SID) The Saab Information Display (SID) shows CHECK messages and incorporates eight trip-computer functions. The SID is also used by the Audio System. WARNING...
  • Page 66 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 67 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/SPD W respectively will be visible on the display. An asterisk will be visible on the far right of the display when either function is selected.
  • Page 68 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 SPD Ø. 4 Set the average speed you intend to drive.
  • Page 69: 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...
  • Page 70: Clock

    Instruments and controls The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night-Panel mode: • Setting of the Audio system, SID or ACC (display comes on for ten seconds). • CHECK message generated in the SID. • High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the engine speed has fallen again.
  • Page 71: 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 72 (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 73: 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 69). In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is auto- matically extinguished.
  • Page 74: Front Fog Lights

    Instruments and controls Front fog lights 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 appli- cable provincial/state law regarding the use of fog lights.
  • Page 75: Wipers And Washers

    Wipers and washers There are three intermittent wiper positions. 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. At higher speeds, it may be possible to detect a slight ”sweep- ing”...
  • Page 76 Instruments and controls most position (1). When a higher degree of sensitivity is selected, the wipers make one sweep of the windshield for reference. The rain sensor has a daylight and a night time mode. The sensor measures the amount of available light and automatically selects the appropriate mode.
  • Page 77 Automatic climate control (ACC) The ACC system automatically works to maintain the desired temperature inside the car. The system will achieve the desired temper- ature in the quickest possible way. Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will not speed up the process. For the ACC system to be most effective, all windows (and sunroof, if fitted) should be closed.
  • Page 78 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 prop- erly.
  • Page 79 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 between 58 and 82°F (15 and 27°C). In addition, there are also HI and LO settings (see below).
  • Page 80 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 81 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 82 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 83 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 84 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 85 ACC: RECIRC the temperature display on the right. ACC: NORMAL CTRL Useful tips (Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer) ACC: MANUAL RDEFR CTRL • If AUTO is not shown on the display, see ”Cancelling the pro- grammed settings (I)” on page 83.
  • Page 86 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 87 The following controls do not operate while the afterheater is on: • Rear-window heating. • ECON. • User presets. Some of the functions can be repro- grammed. For further information, please consult your Saab dealer (see page 271). Instruments and controls...
  • Page 88 Instruments and controls (This page has been left blank)
  • Page 89: 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 ... Fault codes ...
  • Page 90 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 (Prestige system is also available as an option in the U.S.
  • Page 91: Quick Guide To The Saab 9-5 Audio System

    Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 94) 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 92 Saab 9-5 Audio System Cassette player. See page 96 Press once: Selects cassette player when other source active. When tape playing: Dolby B/C ON/OFF. Switch to playback other side of tape. Eject. Press once: Music search (next track). Press & hold briefly: Fast forward/rewind.
  • Page 93: Sound Controls

    Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter-clockwise to reduce it. The Bass and Treble controls must be pressed first to release them. Saab 9-5 Audio System DOLBY B NR FAD – Fader The fader control adjusts the balance between the front and rear sets of speakers.
  • Page 94: Radio

    Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO/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 95 CD, TAPE and RADIO mode. If the radio is unable to find a suffi- ciently strong station to lock onto, the unit will continue to search and the display will indicate ”NO WB”. Saab 9-5 Audio System...
  • Page 96: 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 97 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 98 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 99: Cd Player

    Pressing once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track. Thus, to play the preceding track, press twice. Saab 9-5 Audio System SEEK DOLBY B NR RADIO BAND Rapid play (passage search)
  • Page 100 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 101: Cd Changer

    Note the position of the magazine for load- ing (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 102 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 103 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. Saab 9-5 Audio System SEEK DOLBY B NR RADIO BAND Choose the mode that you find most...
  • Page 104 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 105: Programmable Functions

    RADIO/BAND, to save the new volume setting. Speed-dependent volume (SP D VOL) ON/OFF Saab 9-5 Audio System To change the default setting: The default setting for this function is ON. – Press and hold the WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System.
  • Page 106: Steering-Wheel Controls

    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.
  • Page 107: 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 108 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 at an authorized Saab dealer.
  • Page 109: 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 and navigation system.
  • Page 110 Saab 9-5 Audio System (This page has been left blank)
  • Page 111 Using OnStar... OnStar is Easy... OnStar Services Button... Emergency button ... White dot button ... System status light ... The OnStar Center... Connecting to the OnStar center Your personal identification number (PIN) ... The OnStar Directions and Connections Plan ... Automatic notification of air bag deployment ...
  • Page 112: Using Onstar

    Your new vehicle comes equipped with advanced telematics hardware and one full year of Onstar Directions and Connections. Saab telematics is a sophisticated in-vehi- cle system allowing convergence of wire- less communications, GPS (Global Posi- tioning System) satellites and advanced vehicle electronics.
  • Page 113: Emergency Button

    OnStar system is operating prop- erly. If you cannot contact the OnStar Cen- ter, please take your car to the nearest Saab dealer for diagnosis and service. OnStar - Telematics The OnStar Center is the heart of your ser- vice —...
  • Page 114: The Onstar Center

    OnStar - Telematics The OnStar Center Connecting to the OnStar center In addition to using the 3-button system found in your Saab, there are two other ways to connect to the OnStar Center. Toll-Free Call To take advantage of your OnStar services...
  • Page 115: Roadside Assistance

    ATMs and airports — more than 250 service categories in all. OnStar advisors can even assist you with hotel and restau- rant reservations. *All Saab models come with a full year of Premium Ser- vice. New retail deliveries only.
  • Page 116: Online Concierge Services

    OnStar. Once you sign up for OnStar Personal Calling, you will be given your own personal phone number that others can use to call into your Saab. To sign up for Personal Calling, simply •...
  • Page 117 Receiving a Call If someone calls your wireless phone num- ber, the entertainment system in your Saab will mute (if it is on), and you will hear a phone ringing sound. To answer the call, simply press the White Dot button.
  • Page 118 OnStar - Telematics Storing/Deleting Numbers in Memory (Nametags) Storing a number Your OnStar system can store up to 20 numbers (up to 32 digits each) in memory that can be dialed by simply repeating the ”nametag.” To store a number: 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar White...
  • Page 119 You will need your OnStar Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN) to authorize the charge to your credit card on file. If you are not in your Saab, you may call an OnStar Advisor at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to request unit replenish- ment.
  • Page 120: Virtual Advisor

    Virtual Advisor (expected availability fourth quarter 2000) Once you have activated Personal Calling, you can enjoy your time in your Saab even more with the OnStar Virtual Advisor. This service allows you to listen to your favorite news and information topics, such as weather reports, stock quotes and sports scores.
  • Page 121: Onstar Subscriber Website

    OnStar. You can also act like an OnStar advisor and pinpoint your Saab. To access the sub- scriber website, simply go to www.onstar.com, and then click on the OnStar subscriber link. The OnStar Sub- scriber website is a secured site that is password protected.
  • Page 122: Additional Information

    For system limitations and details, call 1-800-ONSTAR-7 or visit www.onstar.com. Additional Information Warranty OnStar is warranted as part of the Saab new vehicle limited warranty. A Note About Privacy At OnStar, we know you want to protect your privacy, and we take subscriber privacy very seriously.
  • Page 123 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 ... Spare wheel and tools ... Fuel filler door ... Opening the fuel filler door in an emergency...
  • Page 124: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    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 lever. The lever should lock with a click.
  • Page 125: Rearview Mirrors

    Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror Rearview mirrors Door mirrors The door mirrors have auto dimming func- tion (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 126: 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 mirror with garage opener, autodimming and compass (certain variants only) WARNING...
  • Page 127: 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 buttons 1 and 3 for about 20 seconds until the LED starts to flash. This will delete the factory codes and initiate the programming phase.
  • Page 128 Interior equipment and trunk If the garage door remote control uses roll- ing security codes, proceed as follows having programmed the garage opener: 1 Localise the button labelled "learn" or "smart" on the motor unit of the garage door. The location and colour of this button varies between makes.
  • Page 129 1 Forward-facing sensor 2 ON/OFF switch, auto dimming function 3 Rear-facing sensor Rearview mirrors with auto dimming function (accessory/option) The autodimming is activated and deacti- vated with a short push on button 2. If the mirror is equipped with Garage Door Opener (option) the letter 1 is displayed on compass bearing display briefly when auto dimming is activated.
  • Page 130 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 131: 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 to prevent personal injury caused by the electric windows, for example, due to children playing. •...
  • Page 132: 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 133 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 sun- roof is closed.
  • Page 134: 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 135: 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 illumi- nated when the cover is raised.
  • Page 136: 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 137 In the doors Console between front seats On leading edge of front seats At bottom of door pillars adjacent to front-seat backrests Interior equipment and trunk On the back of the front seats Center armrest for rear seat...
  • Page 138: 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.
  • Page 139: 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 140 Interior equipment and trunk WARNING • Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller and lighter items on top. • Secure heavy and bulky items using the four tie down points provided in the trunk. This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash (see page 141).
  • Page 141 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 142: Folding The Rear Seat, 9-5 Wagon

    Interior equipment and trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon 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 is mounted on the rear of the backrest.
  • Page 143 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 144 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 stack cargo so high that any part of the cargo lies above the edge of the backrest, if a cargo guard (accessory) is not being used.
  • Page 145 Cargo bolts mounted on the longitudinal rails On the floor of the luggage compartment there are two longitudinal aluminium rails (CargoTracks™) where special 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 146 Interior equipment and trunk Cover over the fixing point for the cargo Cargo net (accessory) The pull-out cargo net’s storage cassette is mounted on the rear of the backrest. 1 Remove the covers near the two rear fixing points in the roof. Carefully bend in the lower edge of the cover with a screw- driver.
  • Page 147 Sliding 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. • Never drive the car with the sliding floor pulled out.
  • Page 148: 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 144. Folding down the sliding floor When the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor.
  • Page 149: Spare Wheel And Tools

    Stowage of spare wheel and tools under trunk floor 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. There is also room for a spare bulb kit (accessory).
  • Page 150: Fuel Filler Door

    Interior equipment and trunk Button for releasing filler door Fuel filler door The fuel filler door is opened by means of a button on the driver’s door. The door is spring-loaded, so it opens slightly automat- ically when released. Refueling, see page 158. To open fuel filler door in an emergency 9-5 Sedan Opening the fuel filler...
  • Page 151 Driving with a load ... Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted ... Starting and driving Starting and driving Driving with the trunk lid/tailgate open... Driving in deep water... Towing the car... Jump starting ... Saab Parking Assistance Parking brake ... Parking...
  • Page 152: Ignition Switch

    Starting and driving Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear-lever lock is located in the center con- sole 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 153: 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 154 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 155: 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 156: 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 157: Fuel Filler Flap

    If, after this time, the engine still fails to run properly, turn off the engine and get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer for advice. • Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material. The catalytic con- verter gets very hot and could therefore start a fire.
  • Page 158: Refueling

    • Do not use the phone when refueling. Gasoline fuels are highly explosive. Only fuel from well-known oil companies should be used. All Saab gasoline engines can be driven on fuel of grade AON 87–93. For optimum performance we recommend: • AON 90 for 4-cylinder engines •...
  • Page 159 Opening the fuel filler door in an emergency, see page 150. Recommended fuel: The engine in your Saab 9-5 is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline that has an octane rating of 87 or higher. Octane rating is determined according to the formula:...
  • Page 160 ”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” lamp , thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer, see page 59. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: • Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started.
  • Page 161: Engine Break-In Period

    (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT. Saab Automobile AB does not recommend the use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected.
  • Page 162: Manual Transmission

    Starting and driving Gear changing Manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed. The gear positions are marked on the gear lever. Before reverse (R) can be engaged, you must lift the ring underneath the gear-lever knob.
  • Page 163: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission WARNING • Make it a habit to keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position, to prevent the car from creeping for- ward (or backward if reverse is selected). • The car must be at a standstill before P, R or N is selected.
  • Page 164 Starting and driving Detent positions for selector movement The detent button on the selector lever has to be pressed before the selector can be moved between certain positions. Four modes for the automatic transmission can be selected: Normal, Manual, Sport and Winter.
  • Page 165 Check fuse No. 1 (see page 228). 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 166 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 181). WARNING Remember to use engine-braking (selec-...
  • Page 167: Sentronic, Manual Mode

    Descending hills If the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hill, despite the acceler- ator being released, the control module will change down a gear when you brake. If you desire more powerful engine braking, man- ually select a lower gear. Sentronic, manual mode Move the selector lever to the M position.
  • Page 168 Starting and driving 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 169 If you move the selector lever from D to L, downchanges 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 170 Starting and driving SPORT and WINTER modes To select Sport mode, press the ”S” button on the selector lever when the selector lever is in position N or D. In this mode, gear changes will take place at higher engine speeds than in Normal mode, in other words, the transmission will change up later and change down earlier for the same throt- tle (accelerator) position.
  • Page 171: 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 inadvert- ently.
  • Page 172: 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 173: 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 174 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 58). 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 175: Traction Control System

    Traction Control System How the system works The traction control system (TCS) is designed to prevent wheelspin. This enables the car to achieve the best possible grip and, hence, maximum tractive effort, together with greater stability. The TCS system uses information from the ABS system’s wheel sensors to detect when the front (driving) wheels are rotating faster then the rear wheels.
  • Page 176: Electronic Stability

    Starting and driving Turning the TCS off The TCS is switched on automatically when the engine is started. The system can be switched off manually by the TCS button, whereupon on the main instrument panel will come on. The TCS system cannot be switched off if the car is travelling faster than 35 mph (60 km/h).
  • Page 177 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. Starting and driving...
  • Page 178: Economical Motoring

    Starting and driving 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.
  • Page 179: Driving In Cold Weather

    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 180 Studded tires are not allowed in some countries. 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 181: Driving In Hot Weather

    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 182 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 183 Use Normal mode when driving with a trailer or trailer on hilly roads. The adaptive gear change pattern function will prevent the transmission from overheating. Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru- ment panel. The following can also occur: •...
  • Page 184 Starting and driving Distribution of load in trailer a Light b Moderate c Heavy 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.
  • Page 185: Driving With A Roof Rack Load

    (see page 258). 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 (accessory) 9-5 Sedan The carrier feet are marked with a top view of the car and arrow indicating their posi- tions.
  • Page 186: Driving At Night

    Starting and driving Fitting the roof carriers (accessory) 9-5 Wagon 1 Clean the car’s roof rails. 2 Check the markings on the cross mem- bers to see which is the front and which is the rear roof carrier. 3 Place the cross members on the roof rails, on their respective sides of the center supports.
  • Page 187: Driving With A Load

    Driving with a load The driving characteristics of the car are affected by the way it is loaded. • Place heavy loads as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk. • Secure the load to the tie downs, see page 141.
  • Page 188: Driving Considerations With Compact Spare Wheel/Tire Fitted

    Starting and driving Driving considerations with compact spare wheel/tire fitted WARNING Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) as the tire can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car. The tire should be inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa). The following should be observed when the compact spare wheel (T115/70 R16) is fitted:...
  • Page 189: Towing The Car

    Towing the car WARNING • Remember that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is off. Much greater pressure than normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal. • Nor does the steering pump operate when the engine is off. The steering will therefore be much heavier than usual.
  • Page 190: Rear Towing Eye

    Starting and driving Rear towing eye Rear towing eye The car has a permanently mounted towing eye at the back. If the car is equipped with a trailer hitch, this can be used instead of the towing eye. Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck Considerations when towing the car Gear lever in neutral (in cars with automatic...
  • Page 191: Jump Starting

    Jump starting 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. WARNING Batteries can cause injury. They can be dangerous because: •...
  • Page 192 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 193: Saab Parking Assistance

    Assistance (Option) 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 194 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 195: Parking Brake

    Parking brake WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when the car is parked. • Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key. • Never use the parking brake when the car is moving. The parking brake is situated between the front seats and acts on the rear wheels.
  • Page 196 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 197 Hood ... Engine compartment, 4-cyl. engine ... Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6)... Emission control systems 201 Engine... Engine oil ... Transmission fluid... Coolant ... Brake and clutch fluid ... Power steering fluid ... Air filter... Car care and technical information Battery ...
  • Page 198: 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 199: Engine Compartment, 4-Cyl. Engine

    Car care and technical information Engine compartment, 4-cyl. engine Engine compartment, 4-cyl. engine 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 Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid 8 Turbo unit 9 Ignition discharge module 10 Reservoir, power-steering fluid...
  • Page 200: Engine Compartment, 6-Cyl. (3.0T V6)

    Car care and technical information Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) Engine compartment, 6-cyl. (3.0t V6) 1 Engine-oil dipstick 2 Engine-oil filler cap 3 Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid 4 Fuse box 5 Expansion tank, coolant 6 Washer-fluid filler cap 7 Battery 8 Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid 9 Ignition discharge module 10 Reservoir, power-steering fluid...
  • Page 201: Emission Control Systems

    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.
  • Page 202: Engine

    Car care and technical information ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) Hydrocarbon vapors formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not released into the atmosphere. The hydro- carbons are absorbed in a evaporative emission canister. When the engine is sub- sequently started, the evaporative emission canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut-off valve.
  • Page 203: Checking The Oil Level

    Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine-oil level regularly. This should be done after the engine has been run to normal temperature and then allowed to cool for 2–5 minutes, with the car stand- ing on level ground. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean before checking the level.
  • Page 204: Oil Changing

    Car care and technical information Oil changing The engine oil must be changed in accor- dance with the service program, see page 254. Oil volume and grade, see page 261. Oil changing should be carried out on a warm engine. 1 Unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of the sump and leave the oil to drain into an oil tray or other suitable receptacle for...
  • Page 205: Transmission Fluid

    (see page 264), automatic trans- mission fluid Dexron III (synthetic oil) can be used. If so, the car should be taken to an authorized Saab dealer immediately to have the reason for low fluid level corrected and original fluid installed.
  • Page 206: Coolant

    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 approved by Saab.
  • Page 207: Brake And Clutch Fluid

    Changing of the brake fluid should be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Car care and technical information Brake and clutch-fluid reservoir The vehicle´s regular braking system is adjusted automatically, but the parking brake has to be adjusted manually.
  • Page 208: Power Steering Fluid

    Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter WARNING For Service and Repair, parts equivalent 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 209: Battery

    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 210: Charging/Replacing The Battery

    Car care and technical information 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 211: Drive Belts

    Drive belts WARNING • Keep hands and clothing well clear of drive belts when engine is running. • Always stop engine before inspecting drive belts. • The fan can start even when the engine is switched off. The alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engine, adjacent to the bulkhead.
  • Page 212: Wipers And Washers

    Car care and technical information Wipers and washers Check and clean all wiper blades regularly. If poor wiper performance is experienced, clean the windshield with a quality glass cleaner. 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 213: Washers

    Adjusting the washer jet on the rear window wiper, 9-5 Wagon Use a small screwdriver to adjust the washer jet on the rear window wiper of the 9-5 Wagon, as illustrated. Car care and technical information Washer-fluid filler cap Washers The washer-fluid reservoir holds 6.4 quarts (6 liters).
  • Page 214: Changing Bulbs

    The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off. Bi-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 215 Headlight bulb for high beam (Halogen) On cars equipped with Bi-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 Bi-Xenon lamp is utilized): 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit.
  • Page 216 8 Screw on the cover. Make sure that the guide on the cover is aligned with the recess in the lamp housing. Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place Contact an authorized Saab workshop if a Bi-Xenon headlight requires replacement...
  • Page 217 Parking-light bulb (cars with halogen low beam) Parking-light bulb (cars with halo- gen 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. 3 Change the bulb.
  • Page 218 Car care and technical information Catch seen from engine bay, left-hand side Catch seen from engine bay, right-hand side Front turn signal bulbs To change the bulb, the complete lamp unit has to be removed. 1 Depress the catch, accessed from the engine bay.
  • Page 219: 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 220 Car care and technical information 2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting. Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise. 3 Change the bulb. Refitting the trim 1 Reset the studs by pushing back the center buttons so that they protrude by 0.2 inch (5 mm).
  • Page 221: Wagon

    Reassembly: 1 Place the two ”hinges” in the recess in the tailgate. 2 Then push the ”hinges” into the recess and close the cover. 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn. Car care and technical information Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon 1 Open the tailgate.
  • Page 222 Car care and technical information Reassembly: 1 Align the fastener with the hole in the body. 2 Press the lamp unit home into the body until you hear a click. 3 Fit the screws and cover. Loading lighting, 9-5 Wagon 1 Pull down the glass cover at the outer edge.
  • Page 223: Dome Light, Front

    Side direction indicators 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pull out the back. 2 Remove the bulb. 3 Change the bulb. On refitting, make sure that the spring in the lamp fitting engages the edge of the open- ing in the body panel. Car care and technical information Courtesy lights (doors and floor) and luggage-compartment lighting...
  • Page 224 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 225 A special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an accessory from your Saab dealer. A storage space for this is pro- vided adjacent to the toolkit and jack, under the panel in the luggage...
  • Page 226: 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 227 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 228 Car care and technical information 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, left Parking lights, right 7,5 DICE / TWICE Electric windows, right; trailer charging Brake lights, trailer B C 1 2 3 4 15 16...
  • Page 229: Relays

    Engine-management system; SID; main instrument 7,5 Airbag 7,5 ABS/TCS/ESP 7,5 Starter motor 7,5 Cruise control; water valve; fog lights, front; rain sen- Ventilated front seats 7,5 Direction-indicator switch Cigarette lighter (front/rear) Daytime running light Electric windows, left Windshield wipers; rain sensor Electric heating, front seats Limp-home solenoid (automatic transmission);...
  • Page 230 Car care and technical information Fuse box under hood Fuses Amp Function Radiator fan, high speed ABS/TCS/ESP – – 7,5 Load angle sensor (cars with xenon headlights) Heater A/C; car alarm siren Bulb test – – – – High beam headlight, left Low beam headlight left High beam headlight, right Low beam headlight, right...
  • Page 231 Horn Extra lights (accessory) High beam headlight Low beam headlight – Windshield wipers Car care and technical information Location of wallet for spare bulbs and fuses (accessory)
  • Page 232: Wheels

    Alternative wheels and tires If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car, consult your Saab dealer first as to the possibilities avail- able. Wheels/tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car´s directional stability, steering and brak-...
  • Page 233 Your Saab dealer can advise you as to the correct size tire for your car (if different from the original size) and also supply Saab approved winter tires. Tire quality grading (cars sold in U.S.) New tires must be graded and labeled in accordance with new Federal regulations.
  • Page 234 Car care and technical information Uniform Tire Quality Grading (US) Quality grades can be found where applica- ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul- der and maximum section width. For exam- ple: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on...
  • Page 235 Temperature WARNING The temperature grade for a tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail- ure.
  • Page 236: Compact Spare Wheel

    Car care and technical information Spare wheel (under panel in luggage compartment) Compact spare wheel 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 237: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel WARNING • The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains. It must not be used to sup- port the car during repair work or servicing. • Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack.
  • Page 238 Car care and technical information Jack location, between spare wheel and sill Positioning the jack Position for jack The collapsible jack handle is stowed in a cloth bag by the spare wheel. With the help of your foot, extend the handle as illustrated...
  • Page 239 Jacking points for a trolley jack 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 can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer.
  • Page 240 Car care and technical information Clean any rust or dirt from the contact sur- faces between the wheel and brake disc. 1 Put the car in 1st gear (automatic trans- mission: move selector to the P position) and apply the parking brake. 2 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the recess in the sill.
  • Page 241: Flat Spotting

    Tightening sequence, wheel bolts WARNING Grit, salt and rust can clog the inner threads if the car has been driven for sev- eral years exclusively with alloy wheels. If steel wheels are now fitted, the bolt hole threads in the brake hubs should be cleaned before the thinner steel wheels are fitted.
  • Page 242: 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 243: Safety Belts

    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 244: Washing The Car

    • Try your brakes on leaving a car wash. Wet brake discs may reduce the per- formance of the brakes. • Cars with Saab Parking Assistance: Do not spray the sensors or closer than 20 cm to the sensors with a pres- sure washer, as this can damage them.
  • Page 245: 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. Car care and technical information Touching up the paint...
  • Page 246: Anti-Corrosion Treatment

    Car care and technical information Surface-treatment composition 1 Body panel 2 Zinc (certain panel sections only) 7.5 µm 3 Phosphate coating 4 Cathodic ED 28 µm 5 Intermediate coat 35 µm 6 Metallic base 15 µm 7 Clear enamel /solid enamel 40 µm Two-coat enamel As the name implies, two-coat enamel is applied in two operations.
  • Page 247 What causes rust? Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- ject to rusting whenever air and moisture manage to penetrate the protective finish, and body panels may rust through if the pro- cess is unchecked. Rusting can occur wher- ever water is trapped or where the car’s panels are continuously damp.
  • Page 248: For Long Trips

    85 % of the total weight of materials to be recycled. How- ever, every major car salvage yard in each market will receive details from Saab of how the highest percentage of materials can be reclaimed.
  • Page 249 1 A-pillar trim: PP, PP/EPDM 2 Windshield trim: PP, PP/EPDM 3 Seals: EPDM 4 C-pillar trim: ABS 5 Rear light cluster: PMMA 6 Rear bumper, cellular core: expanded PP; sheathing: PP/EPDM 7 Side-window casing: PP/EPDM 8 Fuel tank: PE Side trim: PVC 10 A-pillar upholstery trim: PC/ABS, textile 11 Rearview mirror: ABS 12 Sill scuff plate: PP/EPDM...
  • Page 250: Headlight Aiming

    If you believe your headlights need to be re-aimed, we recommend that you take it to your Saab dealer for service, however, it is possible for you to re-aim your headlights as described in the following procedure.
  • Page 251 1 Wall or garage door 2 25 ft (7.6 m) between wall and headlight lens. 3 Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens. 4 Same measurement as (3) but substract 2 inches for vehicles with halogen lamps and 3 inches for vehicles with xenon lamps.
  • Page 252 Car care and technical information Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface 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 253 Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule... Owner assistance ... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) ... Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government ...
  • Page 254: Maintenance Schedule

    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 255: Owner Assistance

    1-800-955-9007. In Canada, please call the Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1-800-263-1999. A list of authorized Saab sales and service dealers is available for those planning to travel in the United States and Canada. Canadian or U.S. travelers may call the Customer Assistance Center in the country in which they are traveling.
  • Page 256: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)

    Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranties 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 257: 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 258: General

    Specifications General Overall length, including bumpers: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 Wagon ______________________ Overall width, including door mirrors ____ Maximum height: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 9-5 Wagon ______________________ Wheelbase _______________________ Ground clearance __________________ Track: Front __________________________ Rear ___________________________ Turning circle (curb to curb) ___________ Turning circle (measured at vehicle extrem- ities) ___________________________ Number of seats (incl.
  • Page 259 Maximum load on ball hitch __________ 110–165 lbs 73.0 cu. ft. (2067 litres) The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB. 43.0 in (1092 mm) Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and 67.5 in (1714 mm) weights (see page 181).
  • Page 260: Engine

    The use of fuel with an octane rating lower than that and two balancer recommended can cause serious engine damage. shafts. For optimum performance Saab recom- V-6 engine, double mend the following fuel grades: overhead cam- 2.3t _____________________________ AON 90...
  • Page 261: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Oil recommendation: We recommend the use of Saab or Mobil oils, available from your Saab dealer, for regular oil changes. These oils fulfil Saab’s requirements as wells as the most stringent require- ments set by API and ACEA classifications.
  • Page 262: Engine Variants

    Specifications Viscosity : The viscosity of oil is classified according to the SAE standard. Nowadays, multigrade oils are always used in cars. The proper- ties of these oils facilitate starting the car in cold weather but mean that the oil is also viscous enough to coat al moving parts under high pressures and with high outside air temperatures.
  • Page 263: Electrical System

    Electrical system Voltage __________________________ Battery capacity ___________________ Starter motor ______________________ Alternator rating 4-cylinder _______________________ 3,0t V6 _________________________ Firing order: 4-cylinder _______________________ 3.0t V6 _________________________ Spark plugs: 2.3t ___________________________ Electrode gap ____________________ 2.3 Turbo Aero ___________________ Electrode gap ____________________ 3.0t V6 _________________________ Electrode gap ___________________ Drive belts 12 V...
  • Page 264: Manual Gearbox

    27–29 / 43–47 3.5 litres can be drained through the drain plug in the transmission casing Transmission fluid ___________________ Saab 3309 (mineral Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear: 4-cylinder engines and 3.0t V6 _______ 29–30 / 46–48...
  • Page 265: 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 disc 7.09 in (180 mm) 7.87 in (200 mm) Gas-filled dampers...
  • Page 266 15" wheels must not be fitted to the 2.3 Turbo 3.0t V6 since the size of the brake discs prohibits this. Speed ratings and load indices, see page 233. Always contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard. 2.3 Turbo 3.0t V6...
  • Page 267: Wheels And Tires

    Snow chains must not be fitted to 17" wheels. Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph (50 km/h). Contact an authorized Saab dealer for advice on snow chains. NOTICE Wheels larger than 17” must not be fitted.
  • Page 268: Tires Pressure

    Specifications Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires Tire size Load/speed mph (km/h) 205/65 R15 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 33/230 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 33/230 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 215/55 R16 93 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 35/240 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 35/240 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 225/45 R17 94 W 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 35/240 4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190) 35/240 1–5 pers./120–...
  • Page 269: Plates And Labels

    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 Modification identity plate. 2 V.I.N. number, inside windshield. 3 Certification label. 4 Gearbox number. 5 Engine number. 6 Tire pressures and color codes (body &...
  • Page 270 1 Region ___________ Y = Northern Europe 2 Country __________ S = Sweden 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 271 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 therefore be reprogrammed. Consult an authorized Saab dealer for fur- ther information. Car alarm/central locking system: •...
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  • Page 273 Index A/C system, fault diagnosis ________242 A/C system, maintenance _________242 ABS brakes ____________________172 ACC __________________________77 ACC functions ___________________80 ACC, automatic climate control ______77 ACC, calibration _________________85 ACC, condensation _______________86 ACC, programming _______________83 ACC, useful tips _________________85 Adjusting the steering wheel _______124 Adjustment, seats ________________12 Afterheater, V6-engine cars ________87 Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis...
  • Page 274: Engine, Technical Data

    Index Door handles ____________________42 Door mirrors ___________________125 Doors, locks & luggage compartment _41 Drive belt ______________________263 Drive belt, alternator _____________211 Drive belts, length _______________263 Driver’s seat, programmable ________14 Driving at night _________________186 Driving in hot weather ____________181 Driving with a load _______________187 ESP __________________________176 Electric heating seat ______________15 Electric heating, front seats _________15...
  • Page 275: Manual Gearbox, Technical Data

    Reversing lights _________________ 74 Roof load _____________________ 185 Running-in ____________________ 178 SID __________________________ 65 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___________ 89 Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 65 Saab Parking Assistance ________ 193 Safety belts ____________________ 17 Safety belts, care of _____________ 243...
  • Page 276: Wheels And Tires

    Index Speed rating ___________________232 Speedometer _______________ 62 Starting in cold weather, ACC _______83 Starting in hot weather, ACC _______83 Steering wheel adjustment ________124 Steering, technical data __________265 Stone-chip damage, repairing ______245 Storage compartments ___________136 Sun visors _____________________135 Sunroof _______________________132 Suspension ____________________265 Suspension, technical data ________265 Switches _______________________71 Symbols _______________________10...
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