Page 1 95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:12 AM Owner’s Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2009 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk 113 Starting and driving 139 Car care and technical information 187...
Page 2 95_US_MY09.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Introduction We recommend that you read through the Since the policy at Saab is one of continual manual before taking the car out for the first improvement, we retain the right to incorpo-...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cruise control 3 _________ 159 Hazard warning lights_____ Parking lights____________ High/low beam __________ Daytime running lights_____ Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 _ Instrument illumination ____ Steering wheel controls 3 _ Changing bulbs __________ 202 Rear fog light____________ Automatic climate control...
Page 4 95_US_MY09.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Exterior Driving with a roof rack load______ Hood _______________________ Maximum roof load ____________ Engine compartment: washing ___ Rearview mirror _______________ Moonroof 3 _____________ 123 Washing the car _________ 242 Waxing and polishing _____ 243 Headlights _____________ Touching up the paint _____ 243 High/low beam __________...
Page 5 95_US_MY09.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior Interior lighting ________________ Rearview mirrors ______________ Moonroof 3 __________________ Door mirrors__________________ Dome light, front ______________ Sun visors ___________________ Steering wheel adjustment _ 114 Airbag _________________ Power steering fluid_______ 196 Steering wheel controls 3 __ Safety belts ____________ Sentronic, manual mode 3 _ 156 Airbag_________________...
Page 6 95_US_MY09.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Engine compartment Engine ______________________ Braking______________________ Checking the oil level ___________ ABS brakes __________________ Engine oil, specification _________ Brake and clutch fluid___________ Brake system _________________ Brake pads___________________ Warning labels __________ V.I.N. number ___________ 264 Engine number __________ 264 Gearbox number _________ 264 Fuses _________________ 214...
Page 7: Warning Labels
The A/C system complies with SAE J639. Charge: 650 g of R134a. Compressor oil: PAG oil SP-10 alt. Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount: See workshop manual. Brake fluid CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CON- TAINER.
Page 8 95_US_MY09.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon headlight requires replacement. This label is only found on cars with xenon head- lights. Jack • Use only on specified vehicle. • Safe working load 2425 lbs. (1100 kg).
Page 9 95_US_MY09.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Examples of symbols that can be found in your car No sparks, Windshield Coolant flames or Buckle up Headlights Radiator fan wipers temperature smoking. Use protective Direction Windshield Battery Airbag Fuel goggles indicators washers...
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Page 11 95_US_1safety_MY09.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:15 AM Safety Safety Safety belts __________ Seats _______________ Head restraint ________ Child safety __________ Airbag_______________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Page 12: Safety Belts
15 mph car occupants. (25 km/h). The text Use your seatbelts. is lit on the Saab Information Display (SID) and the symbol will flash. If the belt is not fastened then an audible signal will come on after 30 seconds.
Page 13 • Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat. Saab recom- mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10.
Page 14 95_US_MY09.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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.
Page 15 Saab dealer and replaced as neces- sary. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. Visit an autho- rized Saab dealer for any necessary repairs.
Page 16 95_US_MY09.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care- fully and inserting the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap.
Page 17 95_US_MY09.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety • Each belt assembly must only be used WARNING by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant´s lap. • Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and •...
Page 18 95_US_MY09.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Seats The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position: WARNING • height • legroom The seats are actuated by powerful motors. Bear this in mind when adjusting •...
Page 19 95_US_MY09.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Lumbar support 3 Legroom adjustment Backrest rake angle To adjust the legroom, push the lower con- To adjust the backrest, move the upper con- Turn the smaller wheel for stepless adjust- trol forward or back.
Page 20 To save the settings, press and hold the M button and, at the same time, press one of To facilitate reversing, the passenger side the preselect buttons (1, 2 or 3). The Saab door mirror can be tilted down automati- Information Display (SID) will chime to con- cally, e.g.
Page 21: 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 Rear-seat head restraints (SAHRs). These reduce the risk of whiplash...
Page 22: Child Safety
95_US_MY09.book Page 22 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Child safety Car safety tips WARNING WARNING WARNING • Never leave children unattended in a Protect children from getting •Children can be killed or seri- car, even for a short time. ously injured by the airbag trapped in the trunk of a car –...
Page 23 We recommend that you always consult LATCH-type child restraint is properly facilitate proper fitting of child restraints your Saab dealer before fitting a child seat, installed using the anchor points, or use designed for and equipped with LATCH child restraint or booster cushion.
Page 24 95_US_MY09.book Page 24 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Lower anchor and top tether anchor loca- tions. Location of lower anchors Rigid 2-point lower attachment with top Semi-rigid 2-point lower attachment with tether top tether...
Page 25 1 The top tether anchor is located on the cushion. Above each lower anchor, cargo floor by the rear seat backrest's Child top tether anchorages, Saab 9-5 there is a label indicating its location lower part (see picture). To access the SportCombi (see picture on page 24).
Page 26 Child top tether anchorages in parcel 7 Push and pull the child restraint in differ- anchors are located where the bottom of shelf, Saab 9-5 Sedan ent directions to be sure it is secured at the seatback meets the back of the seat the lower anchors/safety belt and the top cushion.
Page 27 95_US_MY09.book Page 27 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Lockable latch plate 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 latch plate.
Page 28 Failure to follow all the manufacturer’s the center position of the rear seat in the instructions on the use of this child Saab 9-5 Sedan the center armrest must restraint system can cause your child to be secured in place with this strap. If this strike the vehicle´s interior during a...
Page 29: Airbag
95_US_MY09.book Page 29 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Airbag Note: The sensor reacts differently depending on whether or not the front seatbelts on the driver’s and passenger sides are used. Sit- uations can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates.
Page 30 BAG, safety belts must still always be the event of a crash, the headliner and worn by all occupants. that you contact an authorized Saab pillar trims incorporate energy absorb- dealer. The warning light could signify ing material. These areas must not be •...
Page 31 95_US_MY09.book Page 31 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety 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...
Page 32 95_US_MY09.book Page 32 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety Front passenger seat • Never place anything on the dash or in WARNING front of the seat as, in addition to being a hazard to passengers, this could interfere with the function of the airbag •...
Page 33 The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a Saab recommends that child restraints be properly-seated occupant and determine if secured in a rear seat, including an infant the passenger’s frontal airbag should be...
Page 34 • the right front passenger seat is unoccu- A child in a rear-facing child restraint can If a child restraint has been installed (Saab pied be seriously injured or killed if the right recommends that child restraints be front passenger’s airbag inflates.
Page 35 95_US_MY09.book Page 35 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right Aftermarket equipment, such as seat in the child restraint in a rear seat position in front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator covers, can affect how well the passenger the vehicle and check with your dealer.
Page 36: Side Airbags
In a side impact, only the airbag on that side mend that you contact an authorized will be activated, and only then if certain pre- Saab dealer. Otherwise there is a risk determined conditions are met such as the that the side impact sensor and the...
Page 37 95_US_MY09.book Page 37 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety AIRBAG warning light WARNING • If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. See page 61. The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
Page 38 95_US_MY09.book Page 38 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Safety What Will You See After an • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need Airbag Inflates? WARNING some new parts for your airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system After an airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, When an airbag inflates, there is dust in...
Page 39 You may have to out at a Saab dealer. replace the airbag module in the steering WARNING wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front pas- •...
Page 40 Saab dealer. Moreover, the airbag will only be actuated in your hearing. For a short time afterwards...
Page 41 253. 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.
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Page 43 95_US_MY09.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Security Security Doors _______________ Central locking _______ Car alarm ____________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Page 44: Central Locking
If you loose one key you should have grammed for the car; see page 54. 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 45 95_US_MY09.book Page 45 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Security Locking/unlocking the car When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected. Remote locking Press once on the control: all doors locked. The hazard warning lights will flash once. The trunk/tailgate release switch on the driver´s door will not work when all doors are locked.
Page 46 We recommend that you contact inserted or removed from the ignition an authorized Saab dealer. switch. Locking by key (1) Otherwise, the doors may be unintention- ally locked or the tailgate unlocked.
Page 47: Trunk Lid Lock, 9-5 Sedan
95_US_MY09.book Page 47 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Security Child safety locks The rear doors are equipped with child safety locks that are operated by means of a catch adjacent to the door lock. Insert a key and turn the catch 45° clockwise or counterclockwise as indicated by the label on the door.
Page 48: Tailgate, 9-5 Sportcombi
95_US_MY09.book Page 48 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Security Unlocking Tailgate, 9-5 SportCombi The trunk lid is slightly opened/unlocked The tailgate is not unlocked when the other using: car doors are unlocked. The tailgate button on the driver’s door is inoperative when the •...
Page 49 Security Locking Changing the key battery The tailgate is locked using: When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Infor- • The button on the key mation Display (SID) will issue the following message: •...
Page 50: Car Alarm
3 Unlock trunk/tailgate in the center console. Unlocking the tailgate (9-5 SportCombi) All the doors plus trunk lid/tailgate and hood are monitored by microswitches. Your Saab 9-5 is equipped with an Elec- tronic starting interlock (immobilizer), see page 51 for details.
Page 51: Electronic Starting Interlock
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 52: Alarm Signals
95_US_MY09.book Page 52 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Security Alarm signals Panic-function When the car alarm is armed, it will be trig- In the car alarm system there is a feature gered if any door, or the trunk lid or hood, is called "Panic-function".
Page 53 Some of the car-alarm functions can be reprogrammed – con- 10 metres), although it can be substantially more sult your Saab dealer for further details (see page 265). than this in ideal conditions (range can vary greatly depending on the position of the car and its surroundings).
Page 54 • TRANSPONDR and then press the button for open- delay period. ing the trunk lid. Saab Information Display (SID) displays the number of Some signals may differ between model variants for different keys and transmitters (transponders) countries.
Page 55 95_US_MY09.book Page 55 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 57 95_US_MY09.book Page 57 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights ______________ Instruments __________ Saab Information Display (SID) _______________ Switches ____________ Automatic climate control (ACC) ______________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Page 58: Indicator And Warning Lights
2 Indicator and warning lights advised to have your car serviced at an 9 Trip meter reset button 3 Speedometer authorized Saab dealer as soon as possi- 4 Indicator and warning lights ble. 5 Pressure gauge 3 Continued driving without this problem...
Page 59 We recommend that will not function properly) authorized Saab workshop. you contact an authorized Saab dealer. • the battery will not be charged • Have the brake system checked at once by a workshop. We recommend •...
Page 60 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.
Page 61 We recommend The light will come on for about three sec- that you contact an authorized Saab onds when the ignition switch is turned to dealer. the Start or Drive position. It should go out If you do not rectify the problem, nighttime after the engine has started.
Page 62 This light will come on in cars with automatic Have the automatic transmission checked transmission when the S (SPORT) button by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as on the selector lever has been pressed possible. (position N or D) see page 158.
Page 63 Operation of the ESP indicates reduced button. If a fault is indicated, have the traction between the tires and the road, and system checked by an authorized Saab that extra care should be taken by the driver. dealer. ® In normal driving, the ESP...
Page 64: Instruments
95_US_MY09.book Page 64 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 1 Cars with automatic transmission Instruments Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled Tachometer in miles on U.S. vehicles and on Canadian Autochecking of lights, vehicles the distance indicated is in kilome- The tachometer indicates the engine speed tres, and the trip meter in miles and tenths...
Page 65: Speedometer
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank, the amount of fuel required to fill the tank may be less than the specified tank capac- ity. Use the Saab Information display (SID) to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel (see page 68).
Page 66: Temperature Gauge
95_US_MY09.book Page 66 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark, the Saab Information Display (SID) will NOTICE display the message If the needle, despite the above action, ”Coolant level low.
Page 67: Pressure Gauge
If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is limiting boost pressure, you should contact a workshop immediately. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab work- shop.
Page 68: Saab Information Display (Sid)
Dist. Distance to destination/Trip erwise easily be distracted from the road. meter Speed Ø Average speed since function The Saab Information Display (SID) shows last reset CHECK messages and incorporates eight SID, buttons and display trip-computer functions. Alarm Alarm function Use the i/SET button to browse the func- Speed W.
Page 69 95_US_MY09.book Page 69 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Entering values for the functions Alarm Activating speed warning 1 Select Alarm with the i/SET button. 1 Select Speed W. with the i/SET button. Dist. 2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime 2 Hold i/SET depressed until a chime 1 Select Dist.
Page 70 95_US_MY09.book Page 70 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Using Dist. as a trip meter Average fuel consumption, Fuel Ø Resetting values If no value is programmed in Dist., it func- The average fuel consumption is calculated To reset the value, hold CLR depressed tions as a trip meter.
Page 71: Instruments And Controls
Replace battery. since the last service. The message should be the new one will appear for 10 seconds, cleared at the time of that service (see the Saab Key not accepted. after which the display will return to the ear- Warranties &...
Page 72: Night Panel
95_US_MY09.book Page 72 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls NIGHT PANEL The following conditions will wake up the Units and language versions respective displays in the Night-Panel To improve night-driving conditions inside The SID has four sets of units: mode: the car, the Night Panel mode can be •...
Page 73: Switches
95_US_MY09.book Page 73 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 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 74: Rear Fog Light
30 seconds. The length of time for this function can be Rear fog light adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. Press the button to switch on the rear fog light, which will only come on if the head- lights are on.
Page 75: Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicators
95_US_MY09.book Page 75 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Turn signal and lane change indicators To switch on the turn signals/lane change indicators, move the stalk up or down. The stalk has fixed positions for indicating a right or left turn, and the indicators are can- celled automatically (stalk returns to off position).
Page 76: Front Fog Lights 3
95_US_MY09.book Page 76 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls WARNING Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of a crash, engine trouble or a puncture. If you carry a warning triangle or flares, they should be set up along the side of the road 300 ft.
Page 77: Wipers And Washers
95_US_MY09.book Page 77 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 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.
Page 78: Rear-Window Wiper (Sportcombi) 3
95_US_MY09.book Page 78 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls When the engine has been switched off, Rear-window wiper the control stalk must be moved to posi- (SportCombi) 3 tion 0 and back to position 1 to reactivate the sensor.
Page 79: Automatic Climate Control (Acc)
95_US_MY09.book Page 79 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 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.
Page 80 95_US_MY09.book Page 80 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 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 81 95_US_MY09.book Page 81 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Temperature control MAX heat, red indication The MAX heat setting is obtained by turning The cabin is divided into two temperature the temperature control to the first position zones: past 80 (to the red LED).
Page 82 95_US_MY09.book Page 82 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Functions The rear window and door mirror heating is controlled manually. Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings. Deactivate the heating as soon as the rear window is If a manual function is selected, it will be locked in but other functions clear of ice and misting to avoid imposing a heavy load will be controlled automatically.
Page 83 95_US_MY09.book Page 83 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Air distribution Defroster and floor vents One press: When the defroster is chosen manu- ally, all the windows (except the rear side windows, where the air flow is off) are demisted by: •...
Page 84 95_US_MY09.book Page 84 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls 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 85 95_US_MY09.book Page 85 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Adaptation of ACC Adaptation and restoration of factory settings is done by holding the respective button depressed approx. 2 seconds until a chime It is also possible to customize the ACC system, e.g. to adapt to sounds.
Page 86 1 Select AUTO and 21 °C for both temper- (before taking the car to a workshop. We ature zones. recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop.) 2 Select Defroster. If this is not enough... • If the battery has been disconnected or has run flat, the system will need to be 3 Increase the fan speed.
Page 87: Heated Front Seats 3
95_US_MY09.book Page 87 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Instruments and controls Heated front seats 3 Ventilated front seats 3 Heated rear seat cushion 3 The heating of the seat cushion and back- Ventilated front seats, that enhance seating Electrically heated seat cushions for the two rest of both front seats is adjustable and comfort in hot weather, are available as an outer seats in the back are available as an...
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Page 89 95_US_MY09.book Page 89 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio _______________ CD player ____________ CD changer 3 ________ MP3 player ___________ Portable player 3 _____ General functions _____ Sound system ________ Technical data ________...
Page 90 95_US_MY09.book Page 90 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 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 consists of a...
Page 91: Steering Wheel Controls 3
95_US_MY09.book Page 91 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Steering wheel controls 3 Activate radio and change fre- Scroll among preset pages. quency band (AM,FM and The menu option in the display Auto tuning down and change...
Page 92 95_US_MY09.book Page 92 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Switching the audio Audio settings Automatic tone setting You can choose to automatically adapt tone system On/Off Volume setting, (Equalizer), to the tuned Auto EQ station or disc being played.
Page 93: Radio
95_US_MY09.book Page 93 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Radio Tuning a station Storing presets You can store up to 36 radio stations as pre- Press the RADIO BAND button to return to Fine tuning sets by using the 6 pushbuttons under the radio mode if another audio source is in use.
Page 94: Radio Data System (Rds)
95_US_MY09.book Page 94 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Number of pages with preset stations Radio Data System (RDS) Rolling advertisements To display the number of pages (1-6) with Some radio stations present rolling adver- The audio system has a Radio Data System preset stations: tisements in the display.
Page 95 95_US_MY09.book Page 95 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 Satellite Radio Service 3 station 3 category Finding a XM Remove an XM The PTY button is used to find XM Undesired XM categories can be is a satellite radio service based in removed through the Setup menu.
Page 96 95_US_MY09.book Page 96 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 categories The XM Categories Restore removed XM Removed categories can be restored by pressing the pushbutton under the menu option when a removed category is dis-...
Page 97 95_US_MY09.book Page 97 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System 3 Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XM Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated an no action is required.
Page 98 For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your Saab dealer. XM Radion ID Radio ID label (channel 0)
Page 99: Cd Player
95_US_MY09.book Page 99 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System CD player Removing CDs Rapid playing tracks Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. If To rapid play the current track, hold REV or you press EJECT without removing the FWD depressed.
Page 100: Cd Changer 3
95_US_MY09.book Page 100 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System CD changer 3 Loading several CDs Removing CDs The CD changer can be loaded with up to Removing a CD 6 discs. To load several discs in the CD...
Page 101 95_US_MY09.book Page 101 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Selecting and changing tracks Selecting/changing CD Random playback Turn the tone control or press the SEEK but- Press the pushbuttons under the menu You can allow the CD changer to choose...
Page 102: Mp3 Player
95_US_MY09.book Page 102 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System MP3 player Activating the MP3 player Removing MP3 discs Activate the MP3 player by inserting a CD-R Press the EJECT button to eject the MP3 disc with MP3 files into the slot or by press- disc.
Page 103: Sorting Music
95_US_MY09.book Page 103 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Selecting/changing MP3 folder Playback order Sorting music Files on a CD-R disc will be played in the fol- To play MP3 files sorted by artist or album, •...
Page 104: Portable Player
95_US_MY09.book Page 104 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Song title, artist name, etc. MP3/WMA Portable player If a disc has been recorded with ID3 data For discs that contain both CDA tracks and (version 1 & 2), the song title, artist name,...
Page 105: General Functions
95_US_MY09.book Page 105 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System General functions Cars with CD changer 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the pushbutton under the clock WARNING symbol in the display. Adjustments should be made when the...
Page 106 95_US_MY09.book Page 106 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Time and date display Speed dependent volume compensation 1 In the clock menu, press the pushbutton under the arrow symbol in the display. As vehicle speed increases, ambient noise 2 Specify whether time should be also increases.
Page 107: Sound System
95_US_MY09.book Page 107 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Sound system harman/kardon® Sound System The harman/kardon® Sound System The sound system is called harman/kar- system has 9 speakers: three mounted in don® Sound System. Loudness is con-...
Page 108: Technical Data
95_US_MY09.book Page 108 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Technical data Tuning steps Automatic tuning _ FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Tone controls Manual tuning ___ FM 200 kHz Bass_____________ ±8 dB at 100 Hz AM 10 kHz Treble ____________ ±8 dB at 16 kHz...
Page 109: Antennas
NOTICE to arrive slightly later than the direct waves. in the rear window. Consult a Saab dealer This can create interference to radio recep- for further information. Refrain from placing hard or sharp tion.
Page 110: Shadow Effect
95_US_MY09.book Page 110 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Shadow effect Cross modulation Radio waves, FM/AM Because FM radio waves travel in straight If the radio is tuned to a weak transmitter in FM radio waves radiate in straight lines from lines from the transmitter, a shadow effect the vicinity of a stronger one, the car’s...
Page 111: Sources Of Fm Interference
95_US_MY09.book Page 111 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Saab 9-5 Audio System Sources of FM interference Sources of AM interference Interference to FM reception can be caused AM reception is prone to interference, e.g. by the electrical systems in other vehicles,...
Page 112: Error Codes
If the audio system is to be transferred to function. If a fault is detected, a error code another car (Saab 9-5), a Saab dealer must is generated to help workshop technicians be contacted to provide the right code for to diagnose the fault.
Page 113 95_US_MY09.book Page 113 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment__________ Electric windows______ Rearview mirrors______ Moonroof 3 __________ Interior lighting _______ Sun visors ___________ Power Outlet 3 _______ Glove compartment ___ Cup holders __________ Trunk _______________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars...
Page 114: Steering Wheel Adjustment
95_US_MY09.book Page 114 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is stationary. Fore-and-aft and tilt adjustment of the steer- ing wheel is possible. Pull down the lever fully until you hear a click.
Page 115: Electric Windows
95_US_MY09.book Page 115 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Electric windows WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being wound up. • Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car. This prevents per- sonal injury caused by the electric win- dows, for example, due to children playing.
Page 116: Rearview Mirrors
95_US_MY09.book Page 116 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Rearview mirrors Door mirrors The door mirrors may have an auto dimming function 3 and the passenger side door mirror is of the wide-angle ‘‘aspheric” type. The adjusting switch is on the driver’s door. If the car is equipped with a programmable driver’s seat, the settings of the door mirrors can also be stored in the preset buttons for...
Page 117: Electrically Retractable Door Mirrors
95_US_MY09.book Page 117 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Door mirror folded in Button for angling passenger’s mirror down when reversing Electrically retractable door If you retract the mirrors by hand and later Cars equipped with a programmable mirrors 3 driver’s seat 3 also have the ability to angle press the mirror button on the instrument...
Page 118: Rearview Mirror
95_US_MY09.book Page 118 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Interior rearview auto-dimming mirror with garage door opener, and digital compass WARNING Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of a moving door or gate to pre- vent potential harm or damage.
Page 119 95_US_MY09.book Page 119 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Preparations for first-time programming the button you wish to program while 7 At the garage door opener receiver keeping the indicator light in view. The (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate Before programming the garage opener for transmitter should face the mirror from the "learn"...
Page 120 95_US_MY09.book Page 120 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Gate Operator / Canadian Programming Erasing the three buttons Canadian radio-frequency laws require NOTICE To erase programming from the three but- transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) tons (individual buttons cannot be erased Switch off the power supply to the garage after several seconds of transmission -...
Page 121 95_US_MY09.book Page 121 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Opening a garage door Rearview auto-dimming mirrors To operate, simply press and release the programmed button. Activation will now The autodimming is activated and deacti- occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door vated with a short push on button 2.
Page 122 95_US_MY09.book Page 122 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 123: Moonroof 3
95_US_MY09.book Page 123 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Moonroof 3 WARNING Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clos- ing the moonroof. • Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car. This prevents per- sonal injury caused by the electric moonroof, for example, due to chil- dren playing.
Page 124: Interior Lighting
95_US_MY09.book Page 124 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Manual operation of moonroof 1 Interior lighting on continuously 2 Lighting comes on when a door is opened 3 Lighting always off The switch for the dome lights is on the front Interior lighting overhead panel.
Page 125: Sun Visors
95_US_MY09.book Page 125 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Luggage-compartment lighting The luggage-compartment lighting comes on automatically when the trunk is opened and goes out when the trunk is closed. The lighting will also be switched off auto- matically after 20 minutes if the trunk has been left open.
Page 126: Power Outlet 3
95_US_5interior_MY09.fm Page 126 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:51 AM Interior equipment and trunk Power Outlet 3 Glove compartment WARNING WARNING The maximum combined load for the two The glove compartment must be closed power outlets is 240 W (20 A). while travelling.
Page 127 95_US_MY09.book Page 127 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk On leading edge of front seats 3 On the back of the front seats 3 In the doors Center armrest for rear seat 3 Console between front seats...
Page 128: Cup Holders
95_US_MY09.book Page 128 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk WARNING • The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china, glass or hard plastic as these can cause injury in the event of a crash. •...
Page 129: Trunk
95_US_MY09.book Page 129 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Trunk WARNING Folding the rear seat, 9-5 Sedan • Never leave a child or animal unattended in the car. During The rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded indepen- sunny weather the temperature in the passenger and luggage dently.
Page 130 95_US_MY09.book Page 130 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 3. If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury.
Page 131: Tie Downs
95_US_MY09.book Page 131 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk 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.
Page 132: Folding The Rear Seat, 9-5 Sportcombi
95_US_MY09.book Page 132 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Folding the rear seat, 9-5 SportCombi 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.
Page 133 95_US_MY09.book Page 133 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Parcel shelf, 9-5 SportCombi WARNING Fold the parcel shelf as follows: 1 Press the rear edge of the shelf downwards and forwards. • 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.
Page 134 95_US_MY09.book Page 134 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Folding the narrow section of the backrest The folding is facilitated if the front seat is not too far back. 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position. For height adjustment refer to page 21.
Page 135 95_US_MY09.book Page 135 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Load anchoring • Provide protection on sharp edges to WARNING prevent damage to the load straps. WARNING • Never use the elastic floor net 3 and • Match the speed and driving style elastic side net (accessory) when the according to how the car is loaded.
Page 136 95_US_MY09.book Page 136 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Cargo tie down eye 3 mounted on the lon- Example of cargo anchoring Elastic cargo net for lighter objects. gitudinal rails 3 On the floor of the luggage compartment Items for load anchoring: The side netting should be attached to the there may be two longitudinal aluminium...
Page 137 95_US_MY09.book Page 137 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Cargo net WARNING The cargo in the luggage compartment must be anchored properly, even if the cargo net is correctly in position. The only purpose of the net is to prevent light objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy braking or in the event of a crash.
Page 138: Trunk Release Handle
95_US_MY09.book Page 138 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Interior equipment and trunk Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside.
Page 139: Starting And Driving
Driving in deep water __ Parking brake ________ Towing the car________ Parking ______________ Jump starting ________ Saab Parking Assistance 3 ________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Page 140: Ignition Switch
95_US_MY09.book Page 140 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving ON position All electrical circuits working. Do not leave the key in the ON position when the engine is not running. Turn the key to OFF to switch off the electri- cal circuits.
Page 141: Starting The Engine
The key can only be We recommend that you contact an autho- removed in this gear position. rized Saab dealer for checking and rectifica- tion. • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Be alert to Note: the danger of CO –...
Page 142 95_US_MY09.book Page 142 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Starting the engine Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds. • The tail pipe of the exhaust system Do not open the throttle wide for at least can become very hot during driving.
Page 143 We recommend that you Now start the engine in the normal way – do • idling control, contact an authorized Saab dealer. not touch the accelerator. • disables the cruise-control system and If the CHECK ENGINE warning light...
Page 144: Important Considerations For Driving
The engine-management system in the ing and laboring should be avoided. For to ensure adequate cooling, air must be Saab 9-5 is called Saab Trionic T7. The optimum performance, use the recom- blown into the engine compartment and system manages the ignition, fuel injection mended grade of fuel.
Page 145: Catalytic Converter
We recommend that possible. We recommend that you you contact an authorized Saab dealer. contact an authorized Saab dealer.
Page 146: Refueling
• Clean fuel from painted surfaces as cating a fault that must be checked by wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then your Saab dealer, see page 58. soon as possible. unscrew the cap all the way. • Do not use additives with E85-fuel.
Page 147 95_US_MY09.book Page 147 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Refueling NOTICE WARNING Do not overfill. Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room If a fire starts while you are refueling, do is needed when the temperature rises. not remove the nozzle.
Page 148: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
World-Wide Fuel Charter light on page 58. If this occurs, return to your which is available from the Alliance of Auto- authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis. If it is mobile Manufacturers at www.autoalli- determined that the condition is caused by ance.org/fuel_charter.htm.
Page 149 MMT. intake valves clean. If your vehicle experi- Saab does not recommend the use of such ences problems due to dirty injectors or gasolines. valves, try a different brand of gasoline.
Page 150: Engine Break-In Period
95_US_MY09.book Page 150 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Engine Break-In Period Wearing in new brake pads Gear changing New brake pads take time to bed in, about Pistons, bores and bearings need time to Manual transmission 3 90 miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely obtain uniform, wear-resistant surfaces.
Page 151: Automatic Transmission 3
95_US_MY09.book Page 151 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Automatic transmission 3 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).
Page 152 95_US_MY09.book Page 152 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Three modes for the automatic transmis- sion can be selected: Normal, Manual and Sport. Normal mode The Normal mode, which provides the best fuel economy, is the default setting when the engine is started.
Page 153 5 Remove the tool Lock feature is activated you should contact a workshop. We recommend that you con- 6 Release the parking brake if the car is to tact an authorized Saab dealer. be moved immediately; otherwise keep it applied.
Page 154 We recom- mission fluid or the oil cooler may be faulty. mend that you contact an authorized Saab Contact a workshop. We recommend that dealer. you contact an authorized Saab dealer (see It is not possible to select the SPORT or also page 174).
Page 155 Overheating reduces the service life of the fluid. Contact an authorized Saab If the speed of the car increases while dealer (see also page 174). descending a steep hill, despite the acceler- ator being released, the control module will change down a gear when you brake.
Page 156: Sentronic, Manual Mode 3
95_US_MY09.book Page 156 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Sentronic, manual mode 3 When the selector lever is in the M position, as opposed to the D position, engines are Move the selector lever to the M position. much more responsive to changes in accel- Select a higher gear by pushing the erator position.
Page 157 95_US_MY09.book Page 157 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Selector positions The Drive position (D) is the position for normal motoring. Gear changes between 1st and 5th To shift out of the P position you must will take place automatically, the timing of which depress the brake pedal and the ignition is determined by the throttle (accelerator) posi- must be ON.
Page 158 95_US_MY09.book Page 158 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving If you move the selector lever from D to L, down shifts will follow a SPORT modes set pattern to avoid damaging the engine or transmission. To select Sport mode, press the ”S” button on Manual gear-changing is not recommended on slippery roads.
Page 159: Cruise Control
95_US_MY09.book Page 159 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Cruise control When you release the accelerator, the system will revert to the preset speed. WARNING To cancel temporarily Move the control stalk to CANCEL • Do not use the Cruise control system (spring-loaded position before OFF posi- on wet or icy roads, in dense traffic or tion).
Page 160: Braking
When the lining is down to 3 mm, the pad will produce a screeching, squealing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied. New pads should be fitted without delay. Brake pads should only be replaced by a workshop. We recommend that you con- tact an authorized Saab dealer.
Page 161: Abs Brakes
95_US_MY09.book Page 161 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving ABS brakes ABS (antilock braking system) modulates the brake pressure to the respective WARNING wheels. Wheel sensors detect if a wheel is WARNING about to lock, and the control module •...
Page 162 95_US_MY09.book Page 162 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 60). The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on snow or ice but, because the wheels cannot lock up,...
Page 163: Electronic Stability Program
95_US_MY09.book Page 163 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving ® Electronic Stability How the ESP system works ® Program (ESP The system can help to prevent the car from skidding by braking one or several wheels independently of the driver. The engine output is then also reduced to prevent the WARNING driving wheels from spinning.
Page 164 When the ignition key is turned to the ON Always consult a workshop before chang- position, the lamp is lit for about four sec- ing any suspension components. We rec- onds while the system undergoes a ommend that you contact an authorized self-test. Saab dealer.
Page 165: Parking Brake
95_US_MY09.book Page 165 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Parking brake Parking WARNING WARNING • Always apply the parking brake when • Do not leave children or pets unat- you park the car. tended in the car. In warm, sunny weather, the temperature inside the •...
Page 166 95_US_MY09.book Page 166 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving 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.
Page 167 95_US_MY09.book Page 167 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Long-term parking • Fill the fuel tank with fuel to prevent condensation forming in it. If the car is not going to be used for some • Top up the coolant and check the anti- time, e.g.
Page 168: Saab Parking Assistance
Assistance 3 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 Area monitored by the sensors seen from...
Page 169 SID, have the system system is re-engaged in the same way. The checked by a workshop. We recommend system is also always activated when the that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. ignition key is turned to ON.
Page 170: Economical Motoring
95_US_MY09.book Page 170 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Economical motoring How to read the graph above: If fuel consumption with the engine at Factors affecting fuel normal temperature is 28 mpg (10l/100 km), the actual fuel consumption 3 consumption miles (5 km) after the engine has started from cold will be:...
Page 171 We stationary. recommend that you contact an autho- If idling, it will take much longer before the rized Saab dealer. engine becomes hot. Engine wear is greatest during this warming-up phase. Practical trials on the roads have demon-...
Page 172: Driving In Cold Weather
95_US_MY09.book Page 172 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Engine block heater 3 Driving in cold weather • It is particularly important when the roads are slippery that the brakes and tires be in The following are just some of the benefits good condition.
Page 173: Driving In Hot Weather
If winter tires are fitted, the same type must Driving in hot weather be fitted on all wheels. Your Saab dealer will If you want to fit tire chains (where legally be pleased to advise you on the best tires for...
Page 174: Towing A Trailer 3
(roughly appropriate hitch kit for your car. midway, in the white zone) before stop- If the car has a 13-pin genuine Saab electri- ping the engine. If the coolant needs WARNING cal socket, the trailer/caravan can be...
Page 175 95_US_MY09.book Page 175 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Maximum recommended trailer weights Trailer weight Recommendations for driving in hilly for different gradients terrain Maximum recommended trailer weights for The following time limits are based on the different gradients, with a view to comfort capacity of the cooling system in warm and drivability for manual and automatic...
Page 176 95_US_MY09.book Page 176 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving When negotiating long hills, bear the follow- Recommendations for cars with When continuing your journey, select ing important considerations in mind: automatic transmission manual mode and a gear in which the engine speed is about 3,000 rpm until the Rises in coolant temperature are indicated •...
Page 177 95_US_MY09.book Page 177 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Recommendations for cars with manual Driving considerations • Make sure the camper or trailer’s electri- gearbox cal cable is properly connected and is not Always take extra care when towing a so long that it drags along the ground.
Page 178 95_US_MY09.book Page 178 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 179: Driving With A Roof Rack Load
Keep your distance from Strong, sturdy roof carriers 3 designed spe- the vehicle in front. cially for the car are available from your Saab dealer. Always secure the roof load • Roof loads can negatively affect tele- safely. communication.
Page 180 95_US_MY09.book Page 180 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Tires The tire pressure should match the current Never reduce the pressure of a hot tire. If the load and speed of the car; for cars sold in tires are hot when you check them, only U.S.
Page 181: Driving With A Spare Wheel Fitted
95_US_MY09.book Page 181 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Driving with a spare Driving in deep water Towing the car wheel fitted NOTICE WARNING See page 236. Do not drive in water deeper than • Remember that the brake servo does 12 inches (30 cm) and do not drive faster not operate when the engine is off.
Page 182: Rear Towing Eye
95_US_MY09.book Page 182 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Front towing eye WARNING • Make sure that the towing eye at the front is screwed in tightly. • The towing eye is only designed for use when the car is being towed on the road.
Page 183 95_US_MY09.book Page 183 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Towing the car Transporting the car NOTICE NOTICE • Never use the towing eyes to pull the If a car with a sport (lowered) chassis is car unstuck. transported, for example on a flat bed truck, take extra care not to damage the spoiler and/or underbody.
Page 184: Jump Starting
Put an automatic transmission in P to use another vehicle and some jumper (Park) or a manual transmission in cables to start your Saab. Follow the steps Neutral. below to do it safely. 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Page 185 (+) to (–) or you will get a short 4 Open the hood and locate the battery. The battery installed in your new Saab that could injure you or would damage has filler caps. Be sure the right amount the battery and maybe other parts as Find the positive (+) and negative (–) termi-...
Page 186: Charging The Battery/Jump Starting
95_US_MY09.book Page 186 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Starting and driving Charging the battery/Jump starting WARNING To avoid damaging the car’s electrical Do not let the other end touch anything system and electronics, the following rules until the next step. The other end of the must be followed when charging the battery negative cable does not go to the dead or jump starting the car.
Page 187: Car Care And Technical Information
95_US_MY09.book Page 187 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Car care and technical information Tires ________________ Hood ________________ Automatic tire pressure Engine compartment __ monitoring system ___ Emission control Compact spare tire ____ systems ____________ Safety belts __________ Engine ______________ Upholstery and trim ___...
Page 188: Hood
95_US_MY09.book Page 188 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 189: Engine Compartment
95_US_MY09.book Page 189 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Engine compartment Engine compartment 1 Engine-oil dipstick/filler cap 2 Reservoir, brake/clutch fluid 3 Fuse box 4 Expansion tank, coolant 5 Washer-fluid filler cap 6 Battery 7 Turbo unit 8 Ignition discharge module 9 Reservoir, power-steering fluid...
Page 190: Emission Control Systems
Car care and technical information Engine families Emission control WARNING systems Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet all applicable emission control standards. The engine family and Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, The systems for controlling emissions to the...
Page 191 The car will continue to operate, but per- where it is burned. • Intake manifold pressure formance may be diminished. You should have your car checked by a Saab dealer When refueling, make sure you screw the • Intake air temperature as soon as possible.
Page 192: Engine
95_US_MY09.book Page 192 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Engine The oil level must not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark on the dipstick, nor should oil be filled beyond the MAX mark, as The 2.3-liter model is a transverse, 4-cylin- this can lead to excessive oil consumption.
Page 193: Transmission Fluid
Coolant temperatures can sometimes exceed 212°F (100 °C). Top up, as necessary, with equal parts of clean water and Saab-approved coolant. The expansion tank is transparent to facili- Coolants of a different brand could damage tate checking of the coolant level.
Page 194: Brake And Clutch Fluid
The type of coolant used has a reddish color Checking the fluid level and should not be mixed with other types of coolant. Saab Original coolant should be The combined brake and clutch-fluid reser- used all year round. Only use coolant voir is transparent to facilitate checking of approved by Saab.
Page 195 We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. NOTICE Avoid spilling brake fluid onto paintwork, since it can cause the paint to bubble and lift.
Page 196: Power Steering Fluid
• Do not fill the power steering fluid to • For Service and Repair, parts equiva- above the MAX mark. Too much fluid lent to those used by Saab should be can result in leakage. used. • Power steering fluid on hot engine •...
Page 197: Battery
95_US_MY09.book Page 197 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Battery The battery is provided with a cover to Charging/replacing the battery protect it from radiated heat. If the battery is exposed to high temperatures, its life will be NOTICE shortened.
Page 198 95_US_MY09.book Page 198 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information NOTICE • If boost charging never use anything but a 12-volt charger, see page 186. • Never reverse the polarity of the bat- tery by connecting the leads to the wrong terminals.
Page 199: Drive Belts
95_US_MY09.book Page 199 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Drive belts The alternator is situated on the right-hand side of the engine, adjacent to the bulkhead. It is driven via a Poly-V-belt from the crank- shaft pulley.
Page 200: Wipers And Washers
95_US_MY09.book Page 200 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 201: Washers
95_US_MY09.book Page 201 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Cleaning/adjusting the washer jets Washer-fluid filler cap The headlights have high-pressure washers Washer jets Washers WARNING The washer jets can be adjusted and, if necessary, unclogged by means of a pin. The washer-fluid reservoir holds 6.4 quarts Take care not to spill washer fluid (6 liters).
Page 202: Changing Bulbs
We recommend that you of the two headlight housings. Headlight cuiting. contact an authorized Saab work- alignment is regulated automatically to pre- shop. Work involving high-voltage • Do not touch the glass of the bulbs vent dazzling oncoming traffic.
Page 203 Headlight bulb for high beam (Halogen) this bulb should be carried out by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab workshop. On cars equipped with Xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used only for high beam flasher if the daytime running lights are deacti-...
Page 204 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers, insert the new bulb. Contact an authorized 6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with Saab workshop the spring clip. if a Xenon 7 Plug in the connector.
Page 205 Car care and technical information Front direction indicator Direction indicator bulb replacement should be carried out by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an autho- rized Saab dealer. Parking-light bulb Front fog lights Front fog lights 3 Parking-light bulb The parking light bulb is situated in the lower edge of the lamp housing.
Page 206: Rear Light Cluster, 9-5 Sedan
95_US_MY09.book Page 206 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Rear light clusters, 9-5 Sedan Rear light clusters, 9-5 SportCombi 1 Direction indicators 1 Direction indicators Rear light cluster, 9-5 Sedan 2 Stop lights and taillights 2 Stop lights and taillights 3 Reversing lights 3 Reversing lights...
Page 207 95_US_MY09.book Page 207 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Trunk lid light and taillights, 9-5 Sedan Before changing bulbs in the trunk, you must first release the trim at the foot of the trunk. This involves removing the handle and the three trim fasteners (studs).
Page 208: Rear Lights Clusters, 9-5 Sportcombi
95_US_MY09.book Page 208 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information High-mounted stop lights, 9-5 Sedan The bulbs can be accessed after the panel in the rear headlining has been removed. 1 Remove the panel by carefully pushing in the two clips, one at the time.
Page 209 95_US_MY09.book Page 209 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information 3 Remove the two screws securing the Reassembly light cluster to the body. 1 Align the fastener with the hole in the 4 Pull the light cluster rearwards and body.
Page 210 95_US_MY09.book Page 210 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Tailgate bulbs, 9-5 SportCombi 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn (90°) with a screwdriver or the ignition key. 2 Open and remove the cover. 3 Remove the bulb holder by pressing the plastic lug to the side.
Page 211 95_US_MY09.book Page 211 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information License-plate light Side direction indicators Courtesy lights (front doors and floor) and luggage-compartment The lens is not screwed in place. It is held in 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pull out lighting place with snaps.
Page 212: Dome Light, Front
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 a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer.
Page 213 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 214: Fuses
We recommend that you The fuses are housed in two fuse panels: contact an authorized Saab dealer. one at the end of the instrument panel on the Failure to do so can result in the elec- driver’s side, and one under the hood.
Page 215 NOTICE If a Maxi fuse blows, it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system. Have the car checked without delay by a workshop. We recommend that you con- tact an authorized Saab dealer.
Page 216 95_US_MY09.book Page 216 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information 7.5 Brake lights, trailer Engine injectors Trunk lighting; trunk lock; door lighting; parking assistant 3; SID B C 1 2 3 4 Audio System; CD changer 3 15 16 Heating, rear seat 3;...
Page 217 95_US_MY09.book Page 217 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information 7,5 Driver seat memory 3; mirrors memory 3; moonroof 3; parking assistant 3; seatbelt reminder; B C1 C2 Engine-management system; SID; main instrument 7.5 Airbag ® 7.5 ABS/ESP 7.5 Starter motor;...
Page 218: Relays
95_US_MY09.book Page 218 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information – Starter relay Limp-home function – Fuse box under hood Fuses Amp Function Radiator fan, high speed ® ABS/ESP ® ABS/ESP 7.5 Load angle sensor (cars with xenon headlights) Heater A/C;...
Page 219 95_US_MY09.book Page 219 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Relays High beam headlight, left Function Low beam headlight left Bulb test; head light; high beam flasher High beam headlight, right Headlight washer Low beam headlight, right Front fog lights Radiator fan, high speed Wiper, rear (9-5 SportCombi)
Page 220: Car Care And Technical Information
1 mile (1.6 km). during highway driving) by approximately your Saab Warranty and Service Record 0.3 bar (4 psi). When the temperature of the Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that Booklet for details.
Page 221: Tire Inspection And Rotation
95_US_MY09.book Page 221 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information High speed operation When to check Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. Check your tires once a month or more. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the WARNING Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
Page 222: Treadwear Indicators
95_US_MY09.book Page 222 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Flat spotting When It Is Time for New Tires All tires get hot, especially on long journeys One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is or when the car is driven hard.
Page 223: Buying New Tires
• be damaged in potholes etc. size, we recommend that you contact an tires), the vehicle may not handle prop- authorized Saab workshop regarding • cause springs, shock absorbers and erly, and you could have a crash. Using acceptable options. See also page 261...
Page 224: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
95_US_MY09.book Page 224 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative The temperature grades are A (the highest), Quality grades can be found where applica- rating based on the wear rate of the tire B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul-...
Page 225 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...
Page 226 WARNING when you must. Contact your Saab your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, dealer regarding suitable snow chains. it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But Install them on the front tires and tighten If your vehicle has 225/45 R17 alt.
Page 227: Tire Sidewall Labeling
95_US_MY09.book Page 227 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Tire Sidewall Labeling Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire Size Tire manufacturers are required to grade Useful information about a tire is molded The following illustration shows an example tires based on performance factors: tread- into it´s sidewall.
Page 228: Tire Markings
95_US_MY09.book Page 228 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Aspect ratio: A two-digit number that indi- Tire markings cates the tire height-to-width measure- An example of the meaning of the different ments. For example, if the tire size aspect markings in a tire size is given below for a ratio is “55”, as shown in item “C”...
Page 229: Tire Terminology And Definitions
95_US_MY09.book Page 229 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Loading Your Vehicle Tire Terminology and Definitions DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the compliance with the U.S.
Page 230 95_US_MY09.book Page 230 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Maximum Load rating: The load rating for Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehi- Tread Width: The width of the tire´s tread. a tire at the maximum permissible inflation cle manufacturer´s recommended tire infla- UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grade Stan- pressure for that tire.
Page 231: Tire Date Code
650 lbs. (1400–750 (5x150) = tire for your car (if different from the original 650 lbs.). size) and also supply Saab approved winter tires pre-mounted on steel or alloy rims. Winter tires normally use a different speed rating compared to summer/all season tires.
Page 232: Automatic Tire Pressure Monitoring System
95_US_MY09.book Page 232 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Automatic tire pressure NOTICE monitoring system Tire replacement must take place with great care to avoid damaging the sensors WARNING that are built together with the valves. •...
Page 233 95_US_MY09.book Page 233 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information If the tire pressure continues to decrease Note that the tire pressure can decrease then an alarm is shown on the SID when the without a puncture. The pressure could pressure has decreased to 23 psi (159 kPa) decrease around 3 psi (20 kPa) during a which is the lowest permitted pressure for...
Page 234 95_US_MY09.book Page 234 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Malfunctions Tire pressure system failure. Contact service. The above message is shown on the SID if: • a wheel without pressure sensor has been fitted (e.g. spare wheel) •...
Page 235: Compact Spare Tire
95_US_MY09.book Page 235 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Compact spare tire NOTICE WARNING To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel it can be placed outside up in the Stow all tools carefully away after use, so spare-wheel well but only while driving to that they cannot get loose and cause the closest dealer.
Page 236 95_US_MY09.book Page 236 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Driving considerations with The following should be observed when the compact spare wheel (T115/70 R16) is compact spare wheel/tire fitted fitted: • The compact spare is light and easy to WARNING handle when changing the wheel.
Page 237: Changing A Wheel
95_US_MY09.book Page 237 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Changing a wheel To be even more certain the vehicle won't • The jack should be stored correctly move, you should put blocks at the front under the carpeting in the trunk.
Page 238 95_US_MY09.book Page 238 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Jacking points for a floor jack Position for jack To jack up the car, apply the jack to one of 3 Remove the wheel cover (where appli- the special jacking points under the sills.
Page 239 95_US_MY09.book Page 239 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Removing the plastic wheel bolt caps Clean any rust or dirt from the contact sur- Do not wipe away the grease in the hub. faces between the wheel and brake disc 5 Clean any rust or dirt from the contact 7 Lower the car and tighten the wheel surfaces between the wheel and brake...
Page 240: Safety Belts
If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other com- ponents must be inspected by a work- shop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. Tightening sequence, wheel bolts...
Page 241: Upholstery And Trim
95_US_MY09.book Page 241 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Upholstery and trim Cleaning and caring for leather Textile carpeting upholstery To remove lint or hairs from the seat uphol- Vacuum clean the carpeting regularly. Car- The principal reason for treating leather stery or headlining, use a moist, lint-free pets can also be cleaned using a brush, or...
Page 242: Washing The Car
Saab offers a full line of car care products, automatic car wash. cleaning. including car wash, for the care of your vehi- •...
Page 243: Waxing And Polishing
Saab recommends the use of envi- touch-up paint can usually be applied ronmentally safe degreasing agents. directly, after any dirt has been scraped...
Page 244: Air Conditioning (Acc)
95_US_MY09.book Page 244 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Two-coat enamel Air conditioning (ACC) As the name implies, two-coat enamel is applied in two operations. The first coat, the base color, contains the pigment, metal flakes and binder.
Page 245 We recom- • Clean dirt and insects away from the pressor is not slipping. mend that you contact an authorized Saab condenser and radiator to prevent clog- dealer. c Check the fuses for the ventilation fans ging.
Page 246: Anti-Corrosion Treatment
95_US_MY09.book Page 246 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information Anti-corrosion What causes rust? Preventive maintenance treatment Steel body panels of automobiles are sub- The following procedures are necessary to ject to rusting whenever air and moisture help protect against rusting.
Page 247: For Long Trips
If the composition has worn your Saab dealer. or flaked off, the steel must be thor- 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or Obtain a few important items to take along...
Page 248: Recovery And/Or Recycling Of Automotive Materials
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 249 95_US_MY09.book Page 249 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information • The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlight aiming is being done. • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud attached to it.
Page 250 95_US_MY09.book Page 250 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Car care and technical information 5 Turn on the low beam headlights and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent (although not directly on the lens) in front of the headlight not being aimed. This should allow the beam cut-off of the headlight being aimed to be seen on the flat surface.
Page 251: Customer Assistance And Information
95_US_MY09.book Page 251 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 __________ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant,...
Page 252: Maintenance Schedule
Changing the engine oil and filter is required The Maintenance Schedule prescribes a the Saab Instrument Display (SID) when the at every service point. Use only a Saab service program to the purchaser/operator car is due for regular maintenance. approved long-life oil filter and engine oils...
Page 253: Owner Assistance
In Canada, please call the Saab Customer RECORD COUPONS Assistance Center at 1-800-263-1999. When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for A list of authorized Saab sales and service scheduled maintenance, present the Saab dealers is available for those planning to Warranty and Service Record Booklet to the travel in the United States and Canada.
Page 254: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s.a.)
Record Booklet. Knowing your current If you live in Canada, and believe that your injury or death, you should immediately address allows Saab to contact you in the vehicle has a safety defect, you should inform the National Highway Traffic Safety event of a recall or service campaign.
Page 255: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
• as part of Saab’s defense of litigation cult driving situations. Some information through the discovery process, or may be stored during regular operations to •...
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Page 257: Specifications
95_US_MY09.book Page 257 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Specifications Specifications General______________ Engine ______________ Fuel_________________ Engine oil____________ Engine variants _______ Electrical system______ Brake system_________ Wheels and tires ______ Plates and labels______ 3 Asterisk means: equipment not fitted in all cars (can depend on model variant, engine variant, market specification, options or accessories).
Page 258: Maximum Roof Load
95_US_MY09.book Page 258 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Specifications General Overall length, including bumpers: 9-5 Sedan_______________________ 190.4 in (4836 mm) 9-5 SportCombi __________________ 190.6 in (4841 mm) Overall width, including door mirrors ____ 80.4 in (2042 mm) VIN on cars sold in VIN on cars sold in Canada Maximum height: Permissible load (in addition to driver) = GVW minus curb weight...
Page 259 The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by • The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded. Saab Automobile AB. Note that if some accessories (e.g. towbar, CD changer) are Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and weights fitted, the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of (see page 174).
Page 260: Fuel
139.7 cu.in (350 Nm) (2.290 litres) Idling speed _______________________ 825 rpm (man.) Electrical system 860 rpm (aut.) Antifreeze_________________________ Saab-approved Voltage ___________________________ 12 V antifreeze Battery capacity ____________________ 70 Ah Coolant capacity ___________________ 7.8 qts (7.4 litres) Brake system Fuel Footbrake (ABS) ____________________ Hydraulic, dual- Fuel-tank capacity __________________ 18.0 gal.
Page 261: Wheels And Tires
All season tires 7.5 x 17” Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recommend 215/55 R16 93 H that you contact an authorized Saab dealer regarding acceptable 235/45 R17 94 V options. Winter tires Speed ratings and load indexes, see page 228.
Page 262 Before you purchase winter wheels we recommend that you obtain information on the sizes suitable for your car. We therefore recommend that you contact an authorised Saab dealer. Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains. Snow chains must not protrude more than 0.35 in. (9 mm) from the tire’s tread and its inside.
Page 263: Tires Pressure
95_US_MY09.book Page 263 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Specifications Lowest recommended tire pressure, cold tires Winter tires Tire size Load/speed Front Rear 215/55 R16 93 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160) 240/35 240/35 kPa/psi kPa/psi mph (km/h) 4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160) 260/38 260/38 All season tires 225/45 R17 94 Q...
Page 264: V.i.n. Number
95_US_MY09.book Page 264 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM 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 V.I.N. label and certification label.
Page 265: Adjustable Systems
Adjustable systems Saab Information Display: Following adjustments can be done by the driver: • Outdoor temperature display can be Several of the systems in your Saab car can adjusted. be adjusted to better fit your individual Automatic Climate Control (ACC): needs...
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Page 267: Index
95_US_MY09.book Page 267 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Index Index Autochecking of lights on starting ____ 64 Catalytic converter, important Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with considerations _________________ 145 garage door opener ____________ 118 Central locking ___________________ 44 Automatic climate control (ACC) _____ 79 Change language in SID ___________ 72 Aviod theft, tip __________________ 166 Change of address notification _____ 254...
Page 268: Engine, Technical Data
95_US_MY09.book Page 268 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Index Electronic starting interlock _________ 49 Fuel container __________________ 148 Emergency operation of moonroof __ 124 Fuel gauge _____________________ 65 DICE/TWICE ___________________ 215 Emission control systems _________ 190 Fuel grade _____________________ 260 Date _________________________ 105 Engine bay ____________________ 189 Fuel information _________________ 148...
Page 269 95_US_MY09.book Page 269 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Index Immobilizer _____________________ 49 Parking Assistance ______________ 168 Indicator and warning lights ________ 58 Parking lights ____________________ 73 Indicator lights ___________________ 58 MP3 player ____________________ 102 Plates and labels ________________ 264 Information about fuel ____________ 148 Main instrument panel _____________ 58 Poly-V-belt _____________________ 199...
Page 270: Spark Plugs
Spark plugs ____________________ 260 Rear window heating _____________ 82 SID ___________________________ 68 Speed dependent volume Rear-seat head restraints __________ 21 Saab Information Display (SID) ______ 68 compensation _________________ 106 Rear-view mirror, auto-dimming ____ 121 Saab Parking Assistance _________ 168 Speedometer _________________ 64...
Page 271 95_US_MY09.book Page 271 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:03 AM Index Temperature gauge, engine ________ 66 Trunk _________________________ 129 What Will You See After an Airbag Temperature zones, ACC __________ 81 Trunk lid, opening ________________ 47 Inflates? _______________________ 38 Textile carpeting ________________ 241 Tuning _________________________ 93 Wheel replacement ______________ 225 Through-load hatch ______________ 131...
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