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Saab Automobile AB 2003

Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden

Printed in Sweden

Saab 9-5, Model Year 2004

Instruments and controls

Interior equipment and trunk

Car care and technical information 199

Customer Assistance and Information 263

Owner's Manual

Saab 9-5 Audio System

OnStar - Telematics 107

Starting and driving 147

Specifications 269

Safety

Security

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Page 1 © Saab Automobile AB 2003 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden Saab 9-5, Model Year 2004 Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System OnStar - Telematics 107 Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving 147 Car care and technical information 199 Customer Assistance and Information 263 Owner’s Manual...
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 ________________ 128 Washing the car _________ 254 Waxing and polishing _____ 255 Touching up the paint _____ 255 Anti-corrosion treatment ___ 256 Headlights ______________ Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 220 Rear lights clusters, 9-5 Wagon ________________ 222 Changing bulbs __________ 215 Towing a trailer __________ 178 Towing the car ___________ 188 Rear towing eye _________ 189...
Page 5 Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ 120 Airbag _________________ Power steering fluid_______ 209 Steering-wheel controls ___ 102 Sentronic, manual mode ___ 163 Seats__________________ Electric heating, front seats_ Ventilated front seats______ Safety belts _____________ Child safety _____________ Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan ________________ 135 Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Wagon ________________ 138...
Page 6 Engine compartment Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ 280 Engine number __________ 280 Gearbox number _________ 280 Color code______________ 280 Power steering fluid_______ 209 Steering, technical data ___ 277 Ignition switch ___________ 148 Drive belts ______________ 212 Spark plugs _____________ 275 Catalytic converter _______ 152 Important considerations for driving Turbo unit ___________________...
Page 7: 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 8 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 air bag •...
Page 9 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 Deactivating contains of rear window sulfuric acid. switches Refer to the Central Owner’s locking, lock...
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Page 11 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 (option) Ventilated front seats, that enhance seating comfort in hot weather, is an option on Arc and Aero models (certain markets). Ventilated seats are equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the body. The fans have three speeds and are OFF when the switch is set to 0.
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 • Children must always be suitably restrained 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 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: Wagon
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 Sport- 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: 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 operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably.
Page 32 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 33 Moment of impact. The sensors detect deceleration and send a signal via the cen- tral sensor to the gas generator that inflates the airbag. AIRBAG system with belt pretensioners 1 Central sensor 2 Belt pretensioners (for both front safety belts) The inflating airbag 3 Steering wheel with integral airbag cushions the driver.
Page 34 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 35: Side Airbags
• 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 damaged.
Page 36 Safety Side airbag inflated Side airbag components 1 Side airbag 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Text on seat AIR BAG warning light WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly.
Page 37 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 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 con- tacting your Saab dealer. When the new key is programmed into the system, the missing key is automatically erased.
Page 41 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 42 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 43: 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: ”Remote control battery low. Replace battery.”. Press the CLEAR button on the SID to acknowledge this message.
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
Tailgate, 9-5 SportWagon 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 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 Elec- tronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 47 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 immobilized.
Page 48 Security Panic-function In the car alarm system is a function called "Panic-function". To activate panic function: • Push and hold one of the buttons on the key for 2 seconds. Or, if you are sitting inside the car, push the LOCK-switch on the center console for 2 seconds.
Page 49 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 282). Security...
Page 50 Fit a new battery in the key, see page 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 (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 oper- ation.
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Page 53: Instruments And Controls
PUSH …F ECON OFF …C SEARCH ECON Instruments and controls Instruments and controls PULL Indicator and warning Instruments ___________ DOLBY B NR Saab Information Display Switches _____________ Automatic climate control CLEAR lights _______________ (SID) ________________ (ACC) _______________...
Page 54: 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 55 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 196).
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 CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is a message in the Saab Information Display (SID). A chime will also sound (see page 67). 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 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 161). 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 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 61: Speedometer
2.5 gal. (10 liters), a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on (see page 57). Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel (see page 63).
Page 62 – 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.”. WARNING...
Page 63: Saab Information Display (Sid)
The driver’s attention can otherwise 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 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...
Page 68: 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 69: Daytime Running 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 (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 67). In daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is auto- matically extinguished.
Page 72: Front Fog Lights (Certain Mod Els)
Instruments and controls Front fog lights (certain models) 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 73: 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 74 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 75: Automatic Climate Control (Acc)
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 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 prop- erly.
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 between 58 and 82°F (15 and 27°C). In addition, 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 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 81.
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 9-5 Audio System
Quick guide to the Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio (see page 90) 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 92 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 pressed first to release them. Saab 9-5 Audio System FAD – Fader The fader control adjusts the balance between the front and rear sets of speakers.
Page 90: 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 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 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 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 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 Choose the mode that you find most convenient: CD PLAY Pressing and holding...
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/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 WB button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System. – Select LOUDNESS using –...
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 at an authorized Saab dealer.
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 and navigation system.
Page 107 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 Safe & Sound Plan________________ Automatic notification of air bag deployment _______________ Emergency services _________...
Page 108: Using Onstar
NOTE: In order for OnStar to operate, the car audio system must be switched on. OnStar is Easy If your new Saab has OnStar, it’s easy to start using your OnStar system. In fact, pressing the OnStar button is usually all you need to do.
Page 109: 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 110: 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 111: Roadside Assistance
Stolen vehicle tracking OnStar doesn’t just protect you, it protects your Saab, too. If your vehicle is ever stolen, just contact OnStar by calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. They will put you in touch with the authorities and aid them in locating your Saab.
Page 112: 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 113 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 114 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 115 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 116: 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 117: Onstar Subscriber Website
News Headlines The OnStar Virtual Advisor will provide cur- rent headlines for many different catego- ries, including: • International News Headlines • National News Headlines • Technology Headlines • Business Headlines • Sports Headlines • Entertainment Headlines E-mail Reader The OnStar Virtual Advisor allows you to lis- ten, and soon respond, to your e-mails any time you want.
Page 118: 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 119: Interior Equipment And Trunk
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 120: 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 121: Door 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 122: 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 123 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 124 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 125 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 126 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 127: 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 128: 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 129 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 130: 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 131: 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 132: 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 133 In the doors Console between front seats On leading edge of front seats Center armrest for rear seat (option) Interior equipment and trunk On the back of the front seats (certain variants only)
Page 134: 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 135: 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 136 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. If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury. Do not use a cargo net that shows signs of wear.
Page 137 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 138: 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 139 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 140 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. If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury.
Page 141 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 142 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 143 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 144: Folding The Rear Seat, 9-5 Wagon _ 138 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 140. Folding down the sliding floor When the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor.
Page 145: 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 146: Fuel Filler Door
Interior equipment and trunk Button for releasing filler door Fuel filler door (certain variants only) 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 154.
Page 147: Starting And Driving
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 148: 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 149: 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 150 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 151: 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 152: 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 153: 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 154: 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 2.3t •...
Page 155 Opening the fuel filler door in an emergency, see page 146. 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 156 ”Engine malfunction (CHECK ENGINE)” lamp , thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer, see page 57. NOTE: always observe the following two measures: • Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started.
Page 157: 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 158: 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 159: 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 160 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 161 Check fuse No. 1 (see page 229). 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 162 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 178). WARNING Remember to use engine-braking (selec-...
Page 163: 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 164 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 165 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 166 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 167: 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 168: 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 169: 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 170 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 56). 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 171: 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 172: Electronic Stability
Starting and driving TCS OFF indicator on the main instrument panel will come on: • If a fault has been detected and the system has therefore been switched off. • If there is a fault in the ABS system. • If the system has been switched off man- ually.
Page 173 Increased stability with ESP. The system applies the brakes to the wheels as shown to prevent the car from skidding ESP improves the driver’s chances of retaining control over the car in critical situ- ations. To ensure that the system works as designed, the dimensions of all four tires must be the same.
Page 174: Economical Motoring
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. Economical motoring Factors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the...
Page 175 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 176: Driving In Cold Weather
Starting and driving Engine block heater (standard equipment in Canada, accessory 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 177: Driving In Hot Weather
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 be necessary to change them before they reach the legal wear limit, as they gradually lose their friction properties.
Page 178: 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 179 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 180 Starting and driving When negotiating long hills, bear the follow- ing important considerations in mind: Use Normal mode when driving with a cara- van or trailer on hilly roads. The adaptive gear change pattern function will prevent the transmission overheating. Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru- ment panel.
Page 181 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 182 Starting and driving Trailer hitch load The weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination. As regards single-axle trailers, whenever pos- sible, concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible.
Page 183: Fitting The Roof Carriers (Accessory)
(see page 270). 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 184 Starting and driving 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 185: Driving At Night
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 186 Starting and driving 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 187: Driving Considerations With Compact Spare Wheel/Tire Fitted
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. • Tire pressure: refer to page 279. • The spare wheel or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut.
Page 188: Towing The Car
Starting and driving 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 189: Rear Towing Eye
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 190 Starting and driving 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 191: 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 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 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 vehi- cle with the discharged battery.
Page 194: 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 195 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. Starting and driving...
Page 196: Parking Brake
Starting and driving 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 197 NOTICE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind: • Never leave a mobile phone, camera, computer or similar object visible in your car. • Clothing, packages and bags attract thieves. • Do not leave small objects such as CDs, sunglasses and coins visible. •...
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Page 199: Car Care And Technical Information
Hood ________________ Engine compartment___ Emission control systems 202 Engine_______________ Engine oil ____________ Transmission fluid_____ Coolant ______________ Brake and clutch fluid __ Power steering fluid ___ Air filter______________ Battery ______________ Drive belts ___________ Wipers and washers ___ Car care and technical information Changing bulbs _______ Fuses _______________ Tires ________________...
Page 200: 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 201: Turbo Unit
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 Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid 8 Turbo unit 9 Ignition discharge module 10 Reservoir, power-steering fluid...
Page 202: 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 203: Engine
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 204: Changing Engine Oil
Car care and technical information 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.
Page 205 The engine oil must be changed in accor- dance with the service program, see page 264. Oil volume and grade, see page 273. 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 at least ten minutes.
Page 206: Transmission Fluid
(see page 276), 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 207: 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 208: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Changing of the brake fluid should be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer. Brake and clutch-fluid reservoir The vehicle´s regular braking system is adjusted automatically, but the parking brake has to be adjusted manually.
Page 209: 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 210: 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 211: 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 212: 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 213: 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 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 214: Washer Jets
Car care and technical information 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. Washer-fluid filler cap Washers The washer-fluid reservoir holds 6.4 quarts (6 liters).
Page 215: 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 216 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 217 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 authorized Saab workshop if a Xenon headlight requires replacement...
Page 218 Car care and technical information 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.
Page 219 Catch seen from engine bay, left-hand side Catch seen from engine bay, right-hand side Car care and technical information 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 220 Car care and technical information 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.
Page 221 1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug and the electrical connection and with- draw the lamp holder. 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 222: Wagon
Car care and technical information Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 Wagon 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 223 4 Pull the light cluster rearwards and angle it outwards (it is seated quite firmly). 5 Release the fastener from the body. Reinsert the fastener into the groove in the light cluster. Press in the fastener until you hear a click. 6 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it slightly counterclockwise.
Page 224 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 225: 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 226 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 227: 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 228 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 229 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 7.5 Brake lights, trailer B C 1 2 3 4 15 16 23 24...
Page 230: Relays
Car care and technical information 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 Electric heating, front seats Limp-home solenoid (automatic transmission);...
Page 231 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 – – Headlight washers High beam headlight, left Low beam headlight left High beam headlight, right Low beam headlight, right Radiator fan, high speed...
Page 232 Car care and technical information Horn Extra lights (accessory) High beam headlight Low beam headlight – Windshield wipers Location of wallet for spare bulbs and fuses (accessory)
Page 233: 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 Poor maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 234 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 gage to check tire pressure.
Page 235 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 brak-...
Page 236 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 237 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 exam- ple: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature 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 238 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 239 Tire Chains WARNING If your vehicle has P225/45 R17 size tires, don’t use tire chains, there’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Page 240 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 partic- ular tire´s width, height, aspect ratio, con- struction type and service description.
Page 241 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 242 Car care and technical information Loading Your Vehicle This is an example of what your vehicle´s Tire-Loading Information/Certification label might look like. It is located on the B-pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle may properly carry. The label tells you the proper size, and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle.
Page 243 Maximum Load rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehi- cle capacity weight; and production options weight. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pres- sure: The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Page 244 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.
Page 245 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 partic- ularly true on winter tires. Tires now have a date-code marking for the year of manufacture.
Page 246: Compact Spare Tire
In the Saab 9-5 Sedan the warning triangle is secured to the luggage compartment trim. In the Saab 9-5 Wagon, there is space for a warning triangle underneath the panel in the luggage compartment floor.
Page 247: 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 248 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 249 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 250 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 251 Car care and technical information Tightening sequence, wheel bolts Removing the wheel cover 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 252: 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 253: 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 254: 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 255: 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 256: 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 23 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 257 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 258: 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 259: 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 260 Car care and technical information 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 261 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.
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Page 263: Customer Assistance And Information
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 264: 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 265: 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 266: 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 267: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Customer Assistance and Information To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. Saab will not access infor- mation about a crash event or share it with others other than (a) with the consent of the vehicle owner or,...
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Page 269: 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 270: Fitting The Roof Carriers (Accessory) 183 Maximum Roof Load
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 271 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 178).
Page 272: Fuel
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- 3.54 in (90 mm) mend the following fuel grades: 3.54 in (90 mm) 2.3t ____________________________ AON 90 139.7 cu.in...
Page 273: 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 protecting the engine from harmful, wear increasing, deposits.
Page 274: Engine Variants
Specifications When to change engine oil Your vehicle will display when it is time for servicing on the SID, based on the mileage and time since the last service. Under normal circumstances the service indication will come after: up to 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 275: Spark Plugs
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 _________________________ 102.84 in 1.4 kW 140 A/14 V 1–3–4–2...
Page 276: Manual Gearbox
If fluid change required, approximately 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: 29–30 / 46–48...
Page 277: Brake Pads
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-cir- 7.09 in (180 mm) 7.87 in (200 mm) Gas-filled dampers...
Page 278: Wheels And Tires
15" wheels must not be fitted to the 2.3 Turbo and 2.3T since the size of the brake discs prohibits this. Speed ratings and load indices, see page 241. 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 2.3 Turbo...
Page 279: Tires Pressure
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) 230/33 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 230/33 1–5 pers./100– (160–) 215/55 R16 93 V 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 W 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190) 250/36 XL/RF...
Page 280: Gearbox Number
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...
Page 281 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 282 Specifications 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: •...
Page 283 Index A/C system, fault diagnosis _______ 252 A/C system, maintenance _________ 252 ABS brakes ____________________ 168 ACC __________________________ 75 ACC functions ___________________ 78 ACC, automatic climate control _____ 75 ACC, calibration _________________ 83 ACC, condensation _______________ 84 ACC, programming _______________ 81 ACC, useful tips _________________ 83 Adjusting the steering wheel _______ 120 Adjustment, seats ________________ 12...
Page 284: Engine, Technical Data
Index DICE/TWICE ___________________ 228 Dampers ______________________ 277 Date code, tires _________________ 245 Definitions and terminology, tire ____ 242 Determining correct load, tires _____ 244 Dim-dipped beam ________________ 69 Direction indicators _______________ 71 Door handles ___________________ 40 Door mirrors ___________________ 121 Doors, locks &...
Page 285: Manual Gearbox, Technical Data
Jack _________________________ 249 Key ___________________________ 40 Key to chassis number ___________ 281 Key, remove ___________________ 148 LATCH (child safety) ______________ 24 Labeling, tire sidewall ____________ 240 Labels __________________________ 7 Leather upholstery, care of ________ 253 Light horn ______________________ 69 Light switches ___________________ 69 Loading your vehicle _____________ 242 Luggage-compartment lighting _____ 130 Main instrument panel ____________ 54...
Page 286: Steering, Technical Data
Roof load _____________________ 183 Running-in ____________________ 174 SDM _________________________ 267 SID ___________________________ 63 Saab 9-5 Audio System ___________ 85 Saab Information Display (SID) _____ 63 Saab Parking Assistance _________ 194 Safety belts _____________________ 17 Safety belts, care of _____________ 253...
Page 287 Under the hood _________________ 201 Uniform tire quality grading ________ 237 Upholstery and trim ______________ 253 Upholstery and trim, care of _______ 253 Useful tips, ACC _________________ 83 Vanity mirrors __________________ 131 Vehicle Data Collection ___________ 267 Ventilated front seats _____________ 15 Viscosity, engine oil _____________ 272 Warning labels ___________________ 7 Warning light, AIR BAG ___________ 36...
Page 288 Index Notes...

Saab 2004 9-5 Owner's Manual

3 Instrument Panel

Saab 9-5 Audio System

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Using Onstar

The Onstar Center

The Onstar Safe & Sound Plan

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Virtual Advisor

Onstar Subscriber Website

Limitations

Additional Information

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Starting and Driving

Car Care and Technical Information

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