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Owner`s Manual Saab 9

1. Drive belts c scscceseee Manual gearboX 00 Automatic transmission SUSPENSION 2000ceeeeees ST CIiNG ccccceseeeeeeeneees Brake SYSt CM cscsceeeeees Wheels and tires Plates and labels 24 ee mes Specifications 248 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 driver Specified track applies to wheel sizes 190 0 in 4827 mm 190 1 in 4828 mm 80 4 in 2042 mm 58 1 in 1475 mm 59 1 in 1501 mm 106 4 in 2703 mm approx 6 6 in 167 mm 59 9 in 1522 mm 59 9 in 1522 mm 37 1 ft 11 3 m 39 0 ft 11 9 m 5 6x15 amp 6 5x 16 Gross vehicle weight GVW Maximum train weight GVW max trailer weight SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB a ae lt 4 ym A SS 5 a Maximum axle load front IB1917 Maximum axle load rear Permissible load in addition to driver GVW minus curb weight The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded The maximum permissible axle load front or rear must not be exceeded Chassis number in engine bay Weight ready for driving i e with full fuel tank washer fluid
2. Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e g RADIO to save the new default setting 100 Saab 9 5 Audio System Steering wheel controls p Securitylock To facilitate use of the Audio System and to promote safer driving most of the functions can be operated using the integral remote controls on the steering wheel Control functions NEXT RADIO mode preselect buttons i e 60 gt TAPE mode Play other side of tape CD mode Inoperative CD changer mode Select CD in magazine 1S 25 gt 62 1x lt lt SEEK gt gt RADIO mode Auto manual tuning TAPE mode Music search Fast forward or rewind CD CD changer mode Track search Rapid play Audio System controls on steering wheel SRC source Press repeatedly to switch between RADIO gt TAPE gt CD CD changer RADIO VOL Volume adjust Security lock The Audio System is equipped with an elec tronic security lock The special code is unique to the car in which the Audio System is fitted Each time the Audio System is switched on a check is made to ensure that the codes match If not the following will appear on the dis play If a CD changer has been installed it will also have been security coded If the security code for the CD changer does not match when the changer is selected the following will appear on the display Ifa CD changer is to be retrof
3. Instruments and controls 79 Programming Il The heating will come on Rear window heating It is also possible to customize the ACC system e g to adapt to about five seconds after the can only be switched driving and weather conditions engine has started if the out on manually ENRE door temperature is below Operation in AUTO mode Standard operation after Programming ll in AUTO mode 41 F 5 This function helps to pre The A C compressor will not A C compressor cuts activate unless the outdoor in when outdoor tem temperature is above 55 F perature is above 41 F 13 C 5 C This function saves fuel by delaying the activation of the A C compressor However in wet weather it is advisable to have the A C compressor running when outdoor tem peratures are below 57 14 C as the A C system reduces the likelihood of the windows fogging up vent ice or mist forming on the rear window in cold damp weather Fuel con sumption may increase slightly Recirculation will be Recirculation is switched on if the speed of switched on about the car is less than 6 mph 10 45 seconds after start km h and will be switched off ing if the outdoor tem when the speed has risen perature is above 86 F above 20 mph 30 km h but 30 C and the not if the ECON mode has selected temperature been programmed according for the cabin is well to Programming II below the actual tem This f
4. Owner s Manual Saab 9 5 Model Year 2002 Safety 11 Security 37 Instruments and controls 49 Saab 9 5 Audio System 83 OnStar Telematics 105 Interior equipment and trunk 117 Starting and driving 145 Car care and technical information 187 Maintenance and owner assistance 243 Specifications 247 Index 261 Saab Automobile AB 2001 Service Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden Printed in Sweden Me au Introduction This manual provides practical guidance on driving and caring for your Saab The Saab 9 5 is available with the following engine variants e 2 3t Ecopower e 2 3 Turbo Ecopower e 3 0t V6 Ecopower Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari ants it does not include precise specifica tions of the different variants Some differ ences also occur to meet special legal requirements in different countries Importation and distribution of Saab auto mobiles spare parts and accessories are handled exclusively by General Motors of Canada Limited in Canada and by Saab Cars USA Inc in the U S A We recommend that you read through the manual before taking the car out for the first time and that you keep it in the car for future reference To find a specific item use the overviews given on pages 3 7 A list of contents is given atthe beginning of each section of the manual and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book
5. Always undo the expansion tank filler cap carefully releasing the pressure and any vapor before removing the cap com pletely 3 As soon as possible have the cooling system checked by an authorized Saab dealer Starting and driving 173 Towing a trailer Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are available as accessories These are designed for a max imum trailer weight of 3500 Ibs 1588 kg see also page 249 Use only the electrical trailer hitch socket provided in the trailer hitch kit Saab recommends e Use a Saab original hitch kit attachment which is designed and tested by Saab e Consult your Saab dealer regarding the appropriate hitch kit for your car Use only a genuine Saab trailer hitch and wiring since other wiring methods can cause expensive damage to the car s body and electrical system Consult an authorized Saab dealer for guidance on how to connect the trailer hitch electrical system 174 Starting and driving Trailer weight Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients with a view to comfort and drivability for manual and automatic cars are shown on the drawing Make sure you are familiar with the law regarding speed limits for towing maxi mum trailer weights trailer braking requirements and also any special driving licence provisions see also page 249 When towing a trailer do not attempt to negotiate a hill having a gradient in exces
6. 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 courtesy lights on all doors The courtesy lights come on automatically when the respective door is opened Each reading light has its own switch adjacent to the lamp The switch for the dome lights is on the front overhead panel When the switch is in the mid position door activated the interior lighting will come on e When the car is unlocked from the out side e When any door is opened e When the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition switch When the switch on the overhead panelis in the mid position the lighting is switched off automatically 30 seconds after the last door has been closed or when the ignition is switched ON There is also a light in the sun visors The light comes on when the cover over the vanity mirror is opened When the ignition is OFF ifa door has been left open for 20 minutes the interior lighting will be switched off automatically to save the battery 1 Reading lights 2 Dome light 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 70 Inst
7. To activate the locking function move the locking button on the tongue of the belt to the position marked CHILD SEAT item 1 in the figure in order to activate the locking function Secure the base of the child seat with the lap portion of the safety belt in accor dance with the installation instructions accompanying the child seat Grasp the shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap por tion against the child seat Check for correct locking function by pulling on the lap portion of the belt The belt must not unreel Locking the lap belt 1 Locked 2 Unlocked Safety 25 26 Safety Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt Child restraint that are approved for rear ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear places If you intend to install another make of child restraint make sure that it is possible to fit it in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Failure to follow all the manufacturer s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can cause your child to strike the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints up to 3 years A special accessory is available for lock ing the center armrest so that a child seat can be installed in the middle seat See your Saab dealer for details When a rear facing child seat is fitted
8. position The key fits all the locks on the car The key number is specified on the small plastic strap that comes with the keys when the car is delivered Keep a note of the key number in a safe place as you will need to quote it if ordering a replacement key See also page 38 LOCK position Engage reverse and turn the key to LOCK Automatic transmission select P The gear lever is locked This is the only position in which the key can be removed The parking lights hazard warning lights and interior lighting all work OFF position Gear lever no longer locked Certain electrical circuits operational 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 electrical circuits In the ON position certain warning and indicator lights come on as a check and they normally are extinguished after about 3 seconds ST starter position The starter operates when the key is turned to this position When released the key will spring back to the ON position If the engine fails to start the key must first be turned back to the position between OFF and LOCK before the starter can be operated again When the starter motor is running several electrical circuits are disconnected to facilitate starting Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch If dirt or liquid gets into it the switch m
9. 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that are not needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries and it could ignite To jump start your vehicle e They contain enough electricity to injure you If you do not follow these steps exactly 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system save your radio NOTE some or all of these things can hurt you If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would not be If the other system is not a 12 volt system covered by your warranty with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hood and locate the battery Find the positive and negative termi 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the nals on the battery jumper cables can reach but be sure the Trying to start your car by pushing or pull ing it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transmission If you have an automatic transmission your vehicle cannot be started by pushing or pulling it vehicles are not touching each other If a poor connection on the negative jumper cable should exist it is possible for damage to be caused to electrical systems components of either vehicle should inadvertent contact be made You would not be able to star
10. An object weighing 55 Ibs 25 kg cor responds to a weight of 2200 lbs 1000 kg in a head on crash at 32 mph 50 km h Adjust the car s load passengers and luggage so that the gross vehicle weight or the axle weight is not exceeded see page 248 Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open see page 179 138 Interior equipment and trunk 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 protective strip on the CargoTracks is removed by lifting its back edge and pulling it straight uowards Replace the strip by pressing it down on the CargoTracks When the cargo bolts are not being used the protective strip should be in place 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 wards or backwards to the desired position Example of cargo anchoring ltems for load anchoring e Cargo bolts standard e Special load straps accessory Items to keep light objects tidy e Elastic floor cargo net e Elastic side cargo net for the right hand side of the luggage compartment The elastic nets may only be used to keep light objects tidy not for anchoring The floor net should be attached to the cargo bolts that are mounted on t
11. Electric heating front seats 121 Electric windows 125 Electrical system technical data ___ 253 Electrically heated rear seat 121 Electronic Stability Program ESP __168 Electronic starting interlock 39 Emergency operation of sunroof ___ 127 Emission control systems 191 Engine bay 3 0t V6 190 Engine bay 4 cyl 189 Engine bay cleaning 233 Engine number 257 Engine oil grade 251 Engine description 192 193 Engine technical data 250 Engine temperature gauge 57 Engine oil level checking 193 Expansion tank coolant 196 F Fault codes Audio System 103 Flat spot tire 230 Fluid level automatic transmission __195 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan __ 132 Folding the rear seat 9 5 Wagon __135 Frequently asked questions on airbag 35 Front fog lights 68 Frost warning 60 Fuel 152 Fuel consumption 59 Fuel filler flap 143 Fuel gauge 57 Fuel grade 250 Fuse box under hood 220 Fuse panel 216 Fuses 216 G Gearbox number 257 Gearbox oil checking 195 Gearbox technical data 254 Glove compartment 129 H Handbrake 185 Hazard warning lights 68 Head restraint 18 Headlight flasher 65 Headlights 65 Holidaying abroad Hood Horn Ignition switch Immobilizer Indicator and warning lights Indicator lights Instrument illumination Instruments and controls Integral child seat Interior equipment Interior lighting Interior rearview mirror J Jack K Key Key to chassis number Key remove L LATCH child safet
12. SRS supplementary restraint system 29 Saab 9 5 Audio System 83 Saab Information Display SID 59 Saab Parking Assistance 184 Safety belts 12 Safety belts care of 232 Safety belt pretensioners 13 Safety belt reminder 12 Seats 118 Securing a load 41 Selector lever indication automatic transmission 59 Service costs 245 Service information 246 Service intervals 244 Service record retention 245 Settings seats 118 Side airbags 32 Signalling horn 122 Sliding floor 9 5 Wagon 140 Snow chains 171 264 Index Spare wheel Spare wheel and tools Spark plugs Speed rating Speedometer Starting in cold weather ACC 78 Starting in hot weather ACC Steering wheel adjustment Steering technical data Stone chip damage repairing Storage compartments Sun visors Sunroof Suspension Suspension technical data Switches Systems adjustment T TCS OFF Table of fuses Tachometer Tailgate opening Tank gauge Technical data Telematics Temperature control ACC Temperature gauge engine Temperature zones ACC Textile carpeting Through load hatch 226 142 253 222 56 57 78 122 255 234 129 128 126 255 255 259 Tie Downs 134 Tightening torque wheel studs 227 Tire markings 222 223 Tire pressure 178 222 Tires 222 256 Tools 142 Touching in the paintwork 234 Towbar attachment 173 Towbar load 175 Towing the car 180 Towing automatics 180 Traction 167 Trailer weights 249 Trionic 191 Trip comput
13. The amp position provides washing and wiping After a few sweeps the wiper stops or reverts to intermittent wiping if this has been chosen About 15 seconds after com pletion of the washing wiping of the rear window the wiper makes a single sweep to wipe away any remaining washer fluid A spring loaded position between the OFF and ON positions allows for a single sweep of the rear window wiper Intermittent wiping of the rear window occurs when reverse gear is engaged if the windshield wipers are in position 1 2 or 3 see page 70 Rear window wiper 1 Intermittent wiping 2 Washers Instruments and controls 71 72 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 For the ACC system to be most effective all windows and sunroof if fitted should be closed Fresh air for the cabin is drawn in through an inlet grille adjacent to the bottom edge of the windshield The air flows through a filter upstream of the ACC system before deliv ery to the cabin Cabin air is evacuated via Openings in the rear parcel shelf and then through outlets on either side of the car behind the rear bumper 77 F AUTO Boh en 0001 ACC panel 1 Tempe
14. always observe the following two measures e Make sure that the fuel filler cap is screwed on correctly before the engine is started Screw on the fuel filler cap until you hear 3 distinct clicks e Avoid driving with the fuel low level indicator illuminated The symbol illuminates when less than approxi mately 2 gallons 8 litres of fuel remains in the tank Fuel Gasoline Engine Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehi cle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance com pared to other gasolines In Canada look for the Auto Makers Choice label on the fuel pump Canada Only Be sure the posted octane Is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear alittle pinging noise when you re accel erating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy con stan
15. 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 weather or if the battery is flat the car can be push started manual gearbox only or started using jumper cables to a donor Never park the car on dry grass or other combustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could therefore start a fire Never drive off if the engine is misfiring If you jump start the car when the engine is already up to normal temperature the engine must start to run on all cylinders Stop jump starting if the engine fails to start immediately If the car runs out of fuel it is possible for starting and driving 151 Button for releasing filler flap B466 Oxygen sensor controlled injection system 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor lambda probe 3 Catalytic converters air to get into the fuel system If this happens the catalytic converter may overheat and be damaged Fuel filler flap battery However as soon as you have started the engine it is important that it runs on all cylinders If itis misfiring allow it to idle for up to five minutes to give it time to settle and run smoothly 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 Failure to follow these directions
16. 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 to 43 F 6 to 6 C but is again between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C Remember that roads can be icy even at temperatures of above 38 F 3 C especially on bridges and stretches of road that are sheltered from the sun Entering values for the functions Values can be entered for the following functions SPD DIST ARRIV ALARM and SPD W 1 Select the desired function using or D 2 Press the SET button for at least one second figures start to flash and a chime sounds 3 Use o or to increase or decrease the value press CLEAR to reset 4 Press SET to record the value Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated using the values for fuel consumed and dis tance driven since last reset This value is stored in the car s trip computer even when the engine is switched off Select FUEL with amp To reset the value press the CLEAR button for 4 seconds A chime will be heard and CLEARED will be displayed Setting the date 1 Use to select TEMP 2 Press the SET button for at least one second year starts to flash and a chime sounds 3 Set the year using o or D 4 Touch SET 5 Set the month in the same way 6 Touch SET 7 Set the day in the same way 8 Press SET to save the date
17. eat A WI CANGEN PIEMOUS Pressing the AUTO button will put the system into np no AUTO dti Ji tin all th automatic mode i rrp ce iy Pressing the OFF button again wil resultin the sys When the engine is started the A C system is in ee DOI Any pene MANUA GENNOS AUTO mode apart from any currently set program see page 78 and 79 76 Instruments and controls J AUTO ET 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 The ACC system can be programmed to switch on the heating automatically when the outdoor temper ature is below 41 F 5 C and the temperature inside the car is below 50 F 10 C see Program ming and Il on pages 78 and 79 7 6 AUTO Z ic alll Recirculation is selected automatically for effective cooling but it can also be switched on off manually Although recirculation does not substantially affect the air quality it is useful to prevent unpleasant smells or fumes being drawn into the car from outside AUTO o Z ic s aiil J To increase the fan speed in steps If after being off the ignition is switched on but the engine is not started
18. front wheels EBD function see page 165 Acts on rear wheels DOT 4 0 925 qts 900 ml 11 34 in 12 05 in 11 26 in 11 81 in 288 mm 306 mm 286 mm 300 mm el A A 36 3 in 234 cm 15 5 in 100 cm 256 Specifications Wheels and tires Wheel size 6 5x 160r 7x 17 Snow chains 2 3 Turbo Aero Useonly6 5 x 16 F Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and may only 7 x 17 only be used with the following wheel tire combinations Contact an authorized Saab dealer if you Wheels Tires S wheels than those fitted 65x15 195 65 R15 M4S l Linear only not 2 3 Turbo Aero or 3 0L V6 Tire size summer tires 205 65 R15 6 5 x 16 wheels 215 55 R16 Linear only not 2 3 Turbo Aero or 3 0L V6 7 x 17 wheels 225 45 R17 er j 6 5 x 16 205 55 R16 M S or Tire size winter tires 215 55 R16 6 x 15 wheels Linear only not 2 3 Turbo Snow chains must not be fitted to 17 wheels Aero or 3 0 V6 195 65 R15 M S i ee aie Seer ee aes sasie ues 205 55 R16 M S apr e speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mp Recommended wheels for snow chains 6x 15 not 9 5 2 3 Turbo Aero or 6 5 x 16 Contact an authorized Saab dealer for advice on snow chains Compact spare Wheel O 4x46 Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted The wheel offset must not exceed 49 mm Lc e A Vehicles with 12 05 in 306 front braked je Pressure 6O SS 42 0 kPa bag with 12 05 in 306 mm front brake discs must not use
19. if any stored in the system will appear in the tempera ture display on the left The fault codes themselves will be shown in the temperature display on the right Useful tips Before driving the car to an authorized Saab dealer e If AUTO is not shown on the display see Cancelling the pro grammed settings I on page 78 If you suspect that the ACC system is not functioning properly cancel delete all programmed settings and then recalibrate the system See Cancelling the programmed settings I and Il pages 78 and 79 and Calibration above Note that AUTO will show on the display even if you have com pleted Programming II but that this does not apply to Program ming l If the battery has been disconnected or has died the ACC system will need to be recalibrated See Calibration above 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 Greater amounts of con densation will result in warmer more humid ambient air Formation of ice and mist in extremes of weather It is only in the most extreme conditions that icing and misting of window glass are likely to be a problem e g in torrential rain or severe cold coupled with high r
20. ing the button a second time within these 20 seconds will reset the trip meter 20 80 2 90 160 00 480 1110 e X e 260 oh 220 120 ERA 160150 140 Speedometer U S speedometer shown The speedometer receives signals from the wheel sensors in the ABS system If the NIGHT PANEL mode has been selected the scale will be illuminated up to 87 mph 140 km h The remainder of the scale will be illuminated if the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph 135 km h Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity 18 5 US gal 70 liters The fuel gauge shows the amount of fuel left in the tank When this is down to about 2 5 gal 10 liters a warning light on the main instrument panel will come on see page 53 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel see page 59 Instruments and controls 57 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the temper ature of the coolant The needle should be in the middle of the scale when the engine is at normal operating temperature If the needle approaches the red zone which can occur in very hot weather or when the engine is under a heavy load drive in the highest gear possible keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down If the needle enters the red zone the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will sound 58 Instruments and controls If the needle despite the above action enters
21. other than those specifically approved by Saab Side Airbag Side airbag components 1 Side airbag 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Text on seat AIR BAG warning light e If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly e The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash e To help avoid injury to yourself or oth ers have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle SRS servicing The SRS must be inspected as part of the normal service program but otherwise may be regarded as maintenance free Scrapping or working on airbags and belt pretensioners e Under no circumstances may any modifications be made that affect the steering wheel or the airbag s electri cal circuitry Before starting any welding work on the car always disconnect the nega tive battery lead and cover the con ductor Airbags and belt pretensioners must be deployed under controlled condi tions before the car is scrapped or any of the system s components are removed Airbags or belt pretension ers that have been deployed as a result of a crash must be replaced by new ones Airbag system components must never be transferred for use in another vehicle All work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt preten sioners
22. safety belt can result in the wearer sliding underneath the belt in a crash Submarin ing and injury can result from the lap por tion cutting into the abdomen e Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges There should not be any slack in the belt Pull the belt tight particularly important when thick outer clothing is worn Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is in the more upright position Only one person per safety belt If two people share a belt they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of a crash e For most of the time a safety belt is worn the retractor will allow the wearer freedom of movement The retractor locks up auto matically if the belt is jerked or withdrawn sharply the car tilts the brakes are applied hard or a crash occurs 14 Safety e 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 Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm To fasten the belt Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and insert ing the tongue in the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Grasp the shou
23. 9 5 Sedan CD changer accessory Do not use writeable CDs in your Audio System In certain cases this type of CD is only suitable for home use and can therefore cause operational problems Important Always keep the sliding cover closed to keep dust out of the CD changer so that it will continue to provide satisfactory service for a long time CD changer in luggage compartment Saab 9 5 Wagon To load the CD changer which is installed in the luggage compartment and can accommodate six CDs proceed as follows 1 Slide the top back 2 Lift out the CD magazine 3 Press back the catch on the magazine 4 Withdraw one CD tray at a time and swap load the CD label side up Slide the tray back into the magazine 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 95 Changing a CD To select the CD changer e If the Audio System is in the RADIO or TAPE mode press the CD RDM button twice e Ifthe CD player is active press the CD RDM button once If the CDs in the magazine have not been changed the system will start playback from where it left off before If there is no magazine in the CD changer the following will appear on the display 96 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 activate
24. Hood release handle 488 Battery musornak 199 Waxing and polishing 233 Engine compartment Drive DOIS ciris 201 Engine compartment 233 4 cyl ENGiNe cee0 189 Wipers and washers 202 Touching up the paint 234 Engine compartment Changing bulbs 204 Anti corrosion treatment 235 6 cyl 3 0t V6 200 190 9 _ FUSES 2ssccecceeeeesssssceeeees 216 For long trips 00 237 Emission control systems 191 WheelS cccccccceseeee 222 Recovery and or recycling ENGINE ecessencscrnnsceccvemcnusdens 192 Compact spare wheel 226 of automotive materials 237 Engine oil eseseeeeseeseeenes 193 Flat spotting 230 Headlight aiming 239 Transmission fluid 195 Air conditioning ACC 231 CO OIAINE sssrinin 196 Safety belts 0 8 232 Brake and clutch fluid 197 Upholstery and trim 232 Power steering fluid 198 Textile carpeting 232 Air fiter eee eee ee 198 Washing the car 233 188 Car care and technical information Hood release handle 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 3 Push the catch upwards lifting the hood at the same time The hood can now be lifted right up To close the hood release
25. L see page 163 In this mode the gear changes occur later at higher engine revs giving the engine and transmission a sportier feel To cancel the SPORT mode press the S button on the selector lever again The mode is also deselected automatically when the selector lever is moved to P or R Indicator WINTER mode automatic transmission This light shows when the WINTER mode has been selected in cars with automatic transmission see page 163 In the WINTER mode the car pulls away in 3rd gear to help prevent wheelspin on an icy road To cancel the WINTER mode press the W button Automatic transmission fault indicator On acar with an automatic transmission this warning symbol is illuminated if a fault has been detected in the transmission Switch the ignition off and on again to check if the fault persists Even if the fault persists it is still possible in most cases to drive the car see page 159 Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible If the control module has actuated the Limp home function for the automatic transmission the car will remain in 5th gear when D is selected making it very sluggish To overcome this select posi tion Lto prevent unnecessary wear on the transmission The transmission then starts in 2nd gear When the car is moving you can select position D 3 or 4 When the indicator light is on the car must not be driven wit
26. OVER YY SAC GONFLABLE AVERTISSEMENT RABATTRE LE PARE SOLEIL si 5012232 aab Atuomobile AB 1B1195 JACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park CANA DA 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed See illustration 3 Crank jack so that car begins to lift 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit loosen wheel bolts one half turn AIR BAG gt E OAN afew o WARNING 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 8 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise order See illustration Saab Automobile AB 53 24 587 FLIP VISOR OVER Saab Automobile AB 50 10 103 USA AIR BAG WARNING Flip visor over This label only used in some countries Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains Car must be level and the jack must be placed on a firm and level ground Never crawl under the car when it is jacked up Jacking Instructions 1 Set parking brake and shift transmission to park 2 Fit top of jack into jacking point next to wheel to be changed See illustration 3 Crank jack so that car begins to lift 4 Remove center cap by inserting a screw driver under cap and prying up 5 Using socket wrench in tool kit loosen wheel bolts one half turn 6 Raise car so that tire clears ground Loosen wheel bolts completely an
27. The Trionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine management system designed to achieve optimum driv ability under differing driving conditions The system makes adjustments automati cally for instance if the car is being driven at altitude oxygen deficient air for differ ent grades of fuel AON 87 93 and for dif ferent load conditions 1 Starting and driving e Refrain from using full throttle before the engine has warmed up before needle in mid range on temperature gauge e A safety function prevents the engine from revving faster than 6 000 rpm by limiting the induction air 2 Stopping the engine e Do not rev the engine immediately before switching it off stop the engine when it is idling 3 Regulating the boost pressure e The system is optimized for fuel with an octane rating of AON 90 The 2 3 T Aero and 3 0t V6 are optimized for 150 AON 93 One of the advantages of the system is that it enables the engine to be run safely on lower grade fuel although not lower than AON 87 The maximum boost pressure is adjusted automatically to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine Occasional short lived knocking when Starting and driving the engine is under a heavy load is per fectly normal the extent will depend on the grade of fuel in the tank Isolated instances of knocking are more likely to occur with low octane fuel This controlled form of knocking followed by a reduct
28. The trunk lid tailgate cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on the driver s door Unlocking by key 2 Turn the key counterclockwise once the driver s door will unlock Turn the key counterclockwise twice all doors but not trunk lid tailgate unlocked Switch for operation of central locking The central locking can also be operated from inside the car by means of the EJ switch on the center console To lock all doors press the symbol side of the switch once To unlock the driver s door press the switch once To unlock all doors press the switch twice This switch is inoperative when the car is locked from the outside The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door If the car is left with the doors open the inte rior lighting and the courtesy lights in the doors will be switched off automatically after 20 minutes to prevent a flat battery In such cases the electrically operated seats will not function Having the doors locked when you are driving will reduce the likelihood of e Passengers especially children opening doors and falling out of the Car e Intruders entering the car when it is moving slowly or stopped e Being thrown out of the car in a crash Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the SID will issue the following message REPLACE KEY BATTERY Press the CLEAR button on the SI
29. appear on the main instru ment panel and will be extinguished when the system is switched OFF If CANCEL is selected CRUISE will flash once To set the desired speed Move the switch to ON Accelerate to the desired speed minimum speed 25 mph 40 km h and press SET Cruise control switches To increase the preset speed Accelerate to the desired speed and press SET You can also increase the speed of the car using the SET button Press it once to increase the speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h or hold it in and release when the desired speed is reached Temporary increase in speed Press the accelerator to override the preset speed e g for overtaking When you release the accelerator the system will revert to the preset speed To cancel temporarily Move the control stalk to CANCEL spring loaded position before OFF posi tion This will disengage the system but the preset speed will be retained in the system memory The memory is deleted when the engine is switched off To re engage the system To revert to the preset speed slide the switch to RESUME This will only operate when the car s speed is above 25 mph 40 km h To reduce the preset speed The cruise control system will always disen gage automatically the moment that either the brake pedal or the clutch pedal is depressed It is also possible to reduce the speed by means of the RESUME button Sliding the button to RESUME onc
30. be closed and the cabin fan on at its highest speed setting Driving in deep water Do not drive in water deeper than 12 inches 30 cm and do not drive faster than at idling speed Water can otherwise be sucked into the engine The engine will be damaged if water enters the intake system The car s electrical systems may also be affected 180 Starting and driving Towing the car e Remember that the brake servo does not operate when the engine is off Much greater pressure than normal will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal Nor does the steering servo operate when the engine is off The steering will therefore be much heavier than usual The towing vehicle should always be heavier than the vehicle on tow Never allow passengers to ride in the car being towed Always seek professional help if the car needs to be towed Transporting the car If a car with a sport lowered chassis is transported for example on a flat bed truck take extra care not to damage the spoiler and or underbody Front towing eye Front towing eye e Make sure that the towing eye at the front is screwed in tightly e The towing eye is only designed for use when the car is being towed onthe road It must not be used to pull the car out of a ditch for example If the towing eye were to shear suddenly it could cause serious injury e Always seek professional help if the car needs to be recovered IB
31. car to wear a Safety belt Car IB409 Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on the fasten belts reminder will light up until the driver fastens the safety belt In addition an audi ble signal sounds for 6 seconds or until the driver fastens his belt Safety belt pretensioners The belts of the front seats are fitted with automatic pretensioners which are acti vated in the event of a severe frontal or rear end crash provided that the safety belts are being worn They serve to reduce the forward movement of the body by ten sioning the belt The safety belt pretensioners are not acti vated by vehicle rollover The belt pretensioners do not activate in less severe frontal or rear end crashes If the car is involved in acrash the safety belts belt pretensioners and other com ponents must be inspected by an autho rized 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 Correctly positioned safety belt Correct position for safety belt e The lap portion of the belt should be pulled as tightly as comfortable and as low as possible across the hips so that it is just touching the top of the thighs The shoulder belt should be well in on the shoulder but not touching the neck Safety 13 Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important An out of position
32. center console compart ment between the front seats and in the rear seat armrest To access the cup holder in the instrument panel press the symbol and release To access the cup holder in the rear seat armrest lower the armrest and press the front edge of the holder Close in the same way The number of cup holders provided may vary between models Cup holder in rear armrest Press the edge to open close Cup holder in center console 132 Interior equipment and trunk Trunk Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan The rear seat is split and the two sections can be folded indepen dently Folding down of the rear seat is easier if the front seats are not all the way back and the rear head restraints are folded down 1 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest A small pad will open up first Con tinue pulling the loop until the entire rear seat cushion is raised 2 Tip the seat cushion forward 3 Press the button adjacent to the respective backrest to release it 4 Fold down the backrest e Rear seat passengers should always ensure that the head restraint is raised and in proper position e Keep hands well clear of all moving parts e Never place heavy objects on the rear window shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved ina crash e Before folding up the backrest hang the oute
33. coating and a polyester based protective coating to protect against corro sion caused by stones flung up by the wheels A thin penetrating anti rust oil is also applied in cavities and body members In addition to conventional anti corrosion treatment like painting underbody treat ment and cavity treatment most of the body panel surfaces are galvanized These include the hood the doors and the under body The anti corrosion treatment on the under side of the car and inside the wheel arches is particularly exposed to constant wear and possible damage the degree of which will obviously depend on driving conditions 236 Car care and technical information 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 Damage to paint and undercoating by stones gravel and minor crashes immediately exposes metal to air and moisture Road salts used for de icing will collect on the bottom of the car and promote rusting Areas of the coun try with high humidity have great potential for rust problems especially where salt is used on roads or there is moist sea air Industrial pollution fallout may also damage paint and promote rusting Preventive maintenance The following procedures ar
34. comes equipped with advanced telematics hardware and one full year of Onstar Premium Service Saab telematics is a sophisticated in vehicle system allowing convergence of wireless communications GPS Global Positioning System satellites and advanced vehicle electronics You must activate immediately to ensure you receive your full year of service as your prepaid subscription begins at the time of delivery Here s how to activate your OnStar ser vice 1 Push the blue OnStar button located in your Saab After a prerecorded mes sage explaining the benefits of onStar you will be greeted by alive OnStar advi sor The advisor will activate your OnStar service 2 Provide the information requested by the advisor to activate your account and set up your personal profile This will take approximately 10 15 minutes Using OnStar Welcome to OnStar This section gives you all the information you need to get started using OnStar including descriptions of all OnStar services It also introduces the added services of Personal Calling Virtual advisor and the Onstar Subscriber website For a complete explanation of these addi tional services please see pages 110 114 and 115 NOTE In order for OnStar to operate the car audio system must be switched on OnStar is Easy It s easy to start using your OnStar system In fact pressing the OnStar button is usually all you need to do Once you are connected an OnStar advisor w
35. e against the back of the rear seat Never stack cargo so high that any part of the cargo lies above the edge of the backrest if a cargo guard accessory is not being used Always tie down the cargo so that it cannot be thrown forward during heavy braking or in the event of a crash Unsecured and heavy cargo can increase the risk of injury during hard braking sudden avoidance maneu vers and in the event of a crash For the best load anchoring use the special cargo bolts and load straps accessory Load the cargo bolts evenly Never attach more than one strap to each tie down eye Provide protection on sharp edges to prevent damage to the load straps for the anchoring of loads If possible avoid having the rear seat folded down when driving with a heavy load because the anchoring possibili ties are restricted when the rear seat is in this position That the rear seat is in the upright position is a basic require ment for protection against cargo dis placement in the event of a crash Cargo can intrude into the passenger compartment during a sudden stop or front crash if the outer safety belts are not fastened Check that the two red warning indication flags are fully down This shows that the backrests are locked can be affected because the center of gravity is altered when there is acargo in the luggage compartment There fore match the speed and driving style according to how the car is loaded
36. from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation e Dolby and the double D symbol Od are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licens ing Corporation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 102 saab 9 5 Audio System Antennas The Audio System has three antennas incorporated in the rear window two for FM diversity and one for AM Refrain from placing hard or sharp objects on the rear parcel shelf to avoid damaging the antenna leads Do not use sun protective film which con tains metal particles on the rear window this can be the cause of radio interfer ence The car has a factory fitted roof antenna for a mobile phone OnStar Roof loads may negatively affect telecommunication Multipath propagation Multipath propagation occurs when radio waves from an FM transmitter are reflected by e g large buildings causing them to arrive slightly later than the direct waves This can create interference to radio recep tion To avoid this problem as much as pos sible the system is equipped with two FM antennas so called FM diversity Accessories and other equipment must not be fitted to the surfaces marked as these are where the airbags inflate in the event of a crash To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of acrash the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absorbing mate rial These ar
37. functions after the engine has been shut off If a fault is detected in the throttle system the engine management system puts the throt tle system into the limp home mode This limits idling control disables the cruise con trol system and limits the capacity of the A C compressor If the limp home mode is in operation Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light on see below and the outside temper ature is close to or below freezing you may need to use some throttle on starting some pressure on the accelerator If the diagnostic system has detected a fault in the engine management system the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE light fa on the main instrument panel will come on see page 53 indicating that you should have the car checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer Ifthe CHECK ENGINE warning light amy starts to flash ease off the accelerator slightly If the light does not cease to flash within 5 seconds stop the car in a suita ble place as soon as possible and turn off the engine The car must be towed to an authorized Saab dealer If the CHECK ENGINE warning light flashes it indicates that the engine is misfiring which can result in damage to the catalytic converter Starting and driving 149 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
38. it from a height of about 8 in 20 cm Do not press down on it Make sure not to hold your fingers between the hood and the hood safety catch if you lay the hood down but not closing it In cold weather when the mechanism is stiff the hood might need to be released from twice the height to lock properly Check that the hood is now closed securely Hood release handle Hood secondary safety catch Engine compartment 4 cyl engine Car care and technical information 189 _h Engine compartment 4 cyl engine OOONDOIRWND Engine oil dipstick filler cap Reservoir brake clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank coolant Washer fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick automatic transmission fluid Turbo unit Ignition discharge module Reservoir power steering fluid 190 Car care and technical information Engine compartment 6 cyl 3 0t V6 _h Engine compartment 6 cyl 3 0t V6 OOONDOARWNM Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Reservoir brake clutch fluid Fuse box Expansion tank coolant Washer fluid filler cap Battery Dipstick automatic transmission fluid Ignition discharge module Reservoir power steering fluid Engine families Saab cars imported into the United States and Canada meet all applicable emission control standards The engine family and appropriate tune up specifications are iden tified on a label affixed to the left front inner fender These engine
39. manually select the desired settings for Specifications e Temperature e Fan speed e Air distribution See Programming on page 78 and Pro gramming Il on page 79 Saab 9 5 Audio System see page 99 e Maximum starting volume when the radio is switched on e Telephone volume if the car is equipped with a phone connected to the audio sys tem e Speed dependent volume volume increases or decreases with vehicle speed e Loudness Alarm system The glass breakage sensor can be tempo rarily disabled see page 44 Daytime Running Lights To disable turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 35 see page 218 260 Specifications This page has been left blank Index 261 Autochecking of lights on starting 56 index A A C system fault diagnosis 231 A C system maintenance 231 ABS brakes 165 ACC 72 ACC functions 75 ACC automatic climate control 72 ACC calibration 80 ACC condensation 81 ACC programming 78 ACC useful tips 80 Adjusting the steering wheel 122 Adjustment seats 118 Afterheater V6 engine cars 82 Air conditioning A C fault diagnosis and maintenance 231 Air distribution ACC 77 Airbag 29 Alarm 43 Alarm functions 46 Alarm signals 43 46 Alternator 201 Alternator drive belt 201 253 Alternator rating 253 Anticorrosion treatment 239 Antidazzle rear view mirror 124 Ashtrays 128 Audio System 83 Audio System quick guide 85 Automatic climate control ACC 72 Autom
40. mission Never park the car with the selector lever in a drive position even if the parking brake is on Always select P position and apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended Selector lever The electronic control module for the auto matic transmission receives information on engine torque and road speed and also controls the hydraulic pressure in the trans mission to ensure that gear changing is as smooth as possible The position of the selector lever is shown by the symbols adjacent to the lever and also by an indicator on the main instrument panel The ignition key can only be removed when the selector lever is in the P position 157 Starting and driving Selector lever indicator on main instru ment panel When the car is stationary the engine must be at idling speed when the selector lever is moved You must have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of park If the accelerator is depressed while the lever is moved this will result in abnormal wear in the transmission After selecting a drive position pause to allow the gear to engage before you accelerate 158 Starting and driving pe REN D 4a3y 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 Three modes for the automatic transmis sion can be selected Normal Sport and Winter The
41. must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel Frequently asked questions on func tion of airbags Do you still need to wear a safety belt if air bags are fitted Yes always The airbag merely supple ments the car s normal safety system Moreover the airbag will only be actuated in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash which means of course that it pro vides no protection in minor frontal crashes major rear end or side on crashes or if the car rolls over The safety belts help reduce the chance of the car occupants from being thrown around and injured inside the car But they also ensure that if a crash occurs in which the airbags are inflated the airbag will make the optimum contact with the occupant i e square on from the front If the occupant meets the airbag in an offset posi tion the protection afforded will be reduced In addition airbags provide no protection against a secondary impact occurring in the same incident So there is no doubt about the benefit of wearing safety belts at all times Do not sit too close to the airbag it needs room to inflate The airbag inflates very quickly and power fully in order to protect an adult person before they are thrown forward in a serious frontal crash How do l position the seat to leave room for the airbag to inflate Don t have your seat too far forward Recline the seat back to increase the dis tance between you and th
42. safety belt lock is not trapped under the seat Folding the narrow section of the backrest cushions when these are raised back up The folding is facilitated if the front seat is not too far back e If the car is equipped with a pull out cargo net on the rear of the 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position For backrest take extra care when folding the rear seat so that no height adjustment refer to page 18 one is injured by the net s storage cassette on the right hand 2 Put the safety belt in the belt clip near the backrest side 3 Raise the rear seat cushion by pulling the loop located at the rear of the cushion A small pad will open up first Continue pulling the loop until the entire rear seat cushion Is raised 4 Fold the narrow section right of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle 5 Adjust the front seat for optimal passenger comfort The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in their respective belt clips near the back rest to prevent them being pinched when the rear seat is raised to the upright position see illustration page 135 Interior equipment and trunk 137 e The driving characteristics of the car Load anchoring e Never use the elastic floor net and elastic side net when the rear seat is folded down These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy not e Put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment i
43. select ARRIV 4 Set the desired arrival time 5 Press SET to display the average speed you need to maintain to arrive at the desired time At the beginning of a journey the SPD and ARRIV functions will display current values If values are set during the journey the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds Resetting values To reset the values press CLEAR for at least four seconds The following functions will be reset simultaneously e Estimated range on remaining fuel function based on a fuel consumption of 28 mpg e Average fuel consumption e Average speed e Arrival time function based on current speed Programmed values for DIST ALARM and SPD W will not be reset see the respective function CHECK messages When the engine is started CHECKING will appear on the display for about four sec onds while the SID checks are being per formed When a CHECK message is generated while the car is being driven a chime will sound INFO DISPL will illuminate on the main instrument panel and the message will appear on the SID The number of mes sages that can be displayed by the SID varies with the specification of the car If more than one CHECK message has been generated the symbol will appear to the left of the text on the display The mes Sages appear in order of priority If anew fault occurs while another message is being displayed the message relating to the new one wil
44. side up and allow the mechanism to load it automatically Play back of the first track will start and the follow ing message will appear on the display A tiny amber colored LED indicator to the left of the disc tray is illuminated when a disc is loaded When all the tracks have been played the CD player will restart playback from track 1 To cancel playback press the eject RADIO or TAPE button Track search 1 Press RREI or BEES repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing RE once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track Thus to play the preceding track press RREZa4 twice saab 9 5 Audio System 93 IB1845 Rapid play passage search When REJI or ERSA is pressed and held rapid play will be initiated with the time and track showing on the display e g If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds the rapid play will be even faster Rapid play stops when the button is released 94 saab 9 5 Audio System Fast track search Press PREZOJ mid segment once to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of ERES and EJOS The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on Choose the mode that you find most conve nient CD PLAY Pressing and holding EEI or EAC briefly starts Rapid play CD TRACK Pressing and holding REEN or EELT briefly starts Fast
45. sound if the trunk lid is unlocked with a key However if the trunk lid is Opened using remote unlocking the alarm will not be triggered Locking The trunk lid release is locked automatically when closed 42 Security Trunk Release Handle 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 NOTE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as aan anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk release could damage tt Tailgate 9 5 Wagon The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked The tailgate button on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked or moving at a speed greater than 4 km h Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using e The ei button on the key e The tailgate switch on the inside of the driver s door if the car is unlocked and at a standstill or e Manually using the key in the trunk lock Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators flashing three times If the alarm is activated the car is locked the alarm will sound if the tailgate is unlocked with a key However if the tail gate is opened using remote unlocking the alarm will not be triggered Locking The tailgate is locked using e The
46. substantially lower or higher speeds than normal Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h as the tire can overheat and adversely affect the handling of the car The tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa The following should be observed when the compact spare wheel T115 70 R16 is fitted The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel Do not drive further than necessary with the com pact spare fitted the maximum life of the wheel is only just over 2000 miles 3 500 km Have the standard wheel repaired and refitted as soon as possible The car s ground clearance is reduced with the compact spare fitted Note that only one compact spare wheel may be used at any time Take care not to hit the curb and do not fit snow chains Leave the wheel cover off so that the warning text is readily visible To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel it can be placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest workshop A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart ment see page 134 and 137 Starting and driving 1 79 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
47. supplied with the car It is pos sible to have up to four at one time that are coded for your car If one is lost contact your authorized Saab dealer to obtain a replacement NOTE For this reason we strongly advise you to take two keys with you on long jour neys and to keep them separate If all keys are lost it will be necessary to replace costly electronic components as well as the keys This loss and replacement cost is not cov ered by the new car warranty If an additional key is to be added all of the Original keys must be brought to the dealer so that the control module can learn to rec ognize the new components The key contains delicate electronics e Do not expose it to water e Avoid rough handling e Do not place the key where it may be subjected to high temperatures e g on the instrument panel e The key may malfunction if it becomes very cold Warm it in your hands for a couple of minutes Never open the key except to change the battery For changing the battery see page 40 To check the number of keys that are pro grammed for the car see page 47 Electronic starting interlock immobilizer Each time the key is removed from the igni tion the electronic starting interlock is acti vated and the car is thus immobilized see also page 44 Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be repro grammed by your authorized Saab work shop see page 259 L
48. the fan will run at low speed until the engine is running AUTO IC all To decrease the fan speed in steps If the fan is set to 0 the A C compressor will cut out and ECON will appear on the display If after being off the ignition is switched on but the engine is not started the fan will run at low speed until the engine is running Instruments and controls 77 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 Recirculation will be OFF Heating of the rear window and door mirrors will be switched ON The defroster function will continue to operate until a new selection is made although the heating for the rear window and door mirrors will be switched off automatically after 2 10 minutes depending on the temperature outside Press twice Air will be directed onto the windshield with no increase in the fan speed The heating for the rear window will not be switched on To revert to the previous selection press the AUTO button Floor amp panel vents 78 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 ven
49. the lug gage compartment floor The jack handle is kept in a cover beside the spare wheel If you need to change a wheel remove the tool kit first and then the spare wheel The panel over the spare wheel can be held open by hooking the handle onto the rubber seal Changing a wheel The car jack is designed solely for use in changing a wheel or fitting snow chains It must not be used to support the car during repair work or servicing Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack Special care must be taken if the car is on a slope use wheel chocks Position chocks one ahead and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the one to be changed Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road Apply the parking brake and leave the car in gear 1st or reverse Automatic transmission move selector to the P position Ensure that everybody is out of the car before jacking it up Never start the engine while the car is jacked up The jack must stand on a firm level surface Car care and technical information 227 e Stow the jack in the place provided for it under the panel in the floor of the lug gage compartment Secure it properly to avert injury to passengers in the event of a crash e Do not use the jack for any purpose other than for jacking up the car 228 Car care and technical information Z IL DS ERF EAE ah DOOD Position for jack Positi
50. the parking brake when the car is Moving The parking brake is situated between the front seats and acts on the rear wheels When the parking brake is on the indicator light on the main instrument panel will be on To release the parking brake lift the lever slightly press the release button and release the lever by pushing down on it Starting and driving 185 Parking e Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a hazard to other road users Do not park on dry grass or other com bustible material The catalytic con verter gets very hot and could start a fire e Do not leave children or pets unat tended in the car In warm sunny weather the temperature inside the car can reach 160 180 F 70 80 C e Apply the parking brake e Engage reverse automatic transmis sion move selector lever to P Park and remove the ignition key and lock the car 186 Starting and driving Parking on a hill When parking on a steep hill turn the front wheels so that they will be blocked by the curb if the car should move Long term parking If the car is not going to be used for some time e g 3 4 months the following steps are recommended e Run the engine to normal temperature before long term parking e Drain the washer fluid reservoir and hoses e Wash and wax the car Clean the rubber seals on the hood luggage compartment lid and doors and lubricate them with glycerol glyce
51. the red zone stop the car immedi ately let the engine idle If the needle stays in the red zone stop the engine Check fuse 15 radiator fan in the fuse panel under the hood see page 220 Ifthe needle repeatedly enters the red zone stop the car as soon as itis safe to do so and check the coolant level by looking at the level visible through the plastic tank do not remove the cap If the coolant level falls below the MIN mark the SID will display the message FILL COOLANT FLUID Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot open with care The pressure in the cool ing system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released Pressure gauge The turbo gauge indicates the air volume for combustion which is equivalent to the engine load At low loads the needle will move within the white zone At higher loads and during heavy acceleration the needle will enter the yellow area At very high loads certain var lants only the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without indicating that there is a fault Under certain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without necessarily indicating that a fault has arisen If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the same time loses power because the monitoring system is holding the charging pressure down you should contact an authorized Saab dealer If the
52. the tendency is detected again The brake system is equipped with an Elec tronic Brake force Distribution device EBD which distributes the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels in such a way as to achieve optimum braking perfor mance irrespective of the car s speed and load 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 52 166 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 When the ABS system is working i e mod ulation of the brake pressure is in progress the brake pedal will pulsate and a ticking noise will be heard All this is perfectly nor mal Press the pedal down hard you cannot press too hard and steer the car to safety Starting and driving Braking with ABS evasive steering Braking with ABS brakes When the system is operating the brake pedal will pulsate gently and the system will make a ticking noise Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger is past That is critical If the road is slippery the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to the pedal This means that you can brake gently to test the condition of the road and adapt your driving accordingly It is well worth practicing the use of
53. track search Random playback RDM 2 Press and hold the CD RDM button to select deselect random playback of the cur rent disc When this function is selected RDM will appear at the bottom of the dis play Press EEE once to move from the current track to the next during random playback Press EEZ once to repeat the current track during random playback Pressing and holding BREE or EIO will start Rapid play SCAN To start the SCAN function which enables you to hear a sample of each track on the disc press and hold RREO mid seg ment The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled For instance if you started SCAN while playing the first track the following display will appear The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the start of the track and lasts for 8 sec onds When all the tracks on the disc have been scanned the system will revert to playback of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to play the current track from the beginning and simultaneously cancel the SCAN function Eject 3 Press Lae to remove the disc If you press the eject button to open the tray but do not remove the disc the CD player will automatically close the tray again after 10 seconds without restarting playback CD changer in luggage compartment Saab
54. units miles miles mph mph CHECK messages can be displayed in six language options English Swedish German French Italian and Spanish Selecting units and language 1 Press CLEAR and SET simultaneously for four seconds until a chime sounds 2 Press o or to select the required units 3 Touch SET 4 Press o or to select the required language 5 Touch SET Clock Set the clock by means of the two buttons under the digital clock on the left of the dis play When the ignition key is in the OFF position or removed the clock can be illuminated approx 10 seconds by pressing one of the SID buttons not the NIGHT PANEL but ton Switches EDE 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 35 see page 218 Note to owners in Canada Daytime Run ning Lights must not be disconnected as they are a Canadian Federal legal require ment PES Parking lights The parking lights can be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch Do not use parking lights when driv ing Note The lighting switch must be in parking light or headlight position low beam posi tion only to operate the fog lights see page 68 Light switches ED Headlights The headlights c
55. will fall somewhat as the brake pads wear The MAX level in the reservoir corresponds to the amount of brake fluid required with new brake pads If the fall in fluid level is moderate due to normal brake pad wear topping up is not necessary Changing of the brake fluid should be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Car care and technical information 197 Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators When the lining is down to 0 11 in 8 mm the pad will produce a screeching squeal ing or scraping noise when the brakes are applied New pads should be fitted without delay Brake pads should only be changed by an authorized Saab dealer To ensure optimum brake performance use only Saab original brake pads Brake and clutch fluid reservoir The vehicle s regular braking system is adjusted automatically but the parking brake has to be adjusted manually This work involving adjustment of the parking brake cables and brake pads must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Itis not possible to detect through abnormal pedal or parking brake lever travel whether brake pads are worn and need replacing It is therefore essential that brake pads be checked regularly as specified in the ser vice program Avoid spilling brake fluid onto paintwork since it can cause the paint to bubble and lift If any brake fluid is spilled the area should be flushe
56. 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference including interference that may cause undesired opera tion of the device Instruments and controls 49 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning lights Gaecosnc csencecuceeccesetvosecees 50 Instruments cceeeeeees 56 O O Trip computer SID 59 Switches ssissiccsncnaintpianccetecevins 65 Automatic climate control 90 Instruments and controls km h CRUISE Main instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Pressure gauge 450 140 O0 160150 70 DO l 420 _80 of 40 WINTER 90 SPORT AIR PARK BAG 07100 DPE te gt 110 ire lor 200 120 260 a N e rwr Sl2Z2n0 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
57. 482 e Do not drive the car with the front towing eye in position If it catches the curb for example the engine sub frame could be damaged e Refit the plastic plug in the hole when the towing eye has been removed to keep dirt and moisture out of the threads The front towing eye is stored with the spare wheel The attachment point tapped hole for the towing eye is midway along the engine sub frame at the front of the car Remove the plastic plug and screw in the towing eye securely To ensure that the towing eye is in far enough insert the handle of the wheel wrench through the eye for additional lever age IB483 Rear towing eye Rear towing eye The car has a permanently mounted towing eye at the back If the car is equipped with a trailer hitch this can be used instead of the towing eye Considerations when towing the car with manual transmission Gear lever in neutral and parking lights on Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles being towed Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently Considerations when towing the car with automatic transmission Selector lever at N neutral and parking lights on Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles being towed Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towro
58. 5 days 200 Car care and technical information Charging replacing the battery 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 the lifting lug at the front of the engine To remove the battery always disconnect the negative black lead first and reconnect it last when fitting the new battery The battery size must comply with DIN 53735 MFI 230 2 16 e Never reverse the polarity of the bat tery by connecting the leads to the wrong terminals The red positive lead connects to the positive termi nal and the black negative lead to the negative terminal Serious damage can be done to the car s electrical system if a battery or alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running e The nut on the battery clamp should be tightened to a torque of 10 Nm Correct position for battery clamp Drive belts e Keep hands and clothing well clear of drive belts when engine is running e Always stop engine before inspecting drive belts e The fan can start even when the engine is switched off The alternator is situated on the right hand side of the engine adjacent to the bulkhead It is driven via a Poly V belt from t
59. 6 button on the key e The EJ button on the centre console e The key in the driver s door Use the key to prise out the cover plate covering the lock 9 5 Wagon Unlocking the tailgate with a key 9 5 Wagon Car alarm Leaving children or pets unattended ina locked car is dangerous It is also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed The car alarm anti theft system is acti vated deactivated when the car is locked unlocked by the remote control or by the key see page 39 The antenna for the alarm system is located in the center console Allthe doors plus trunk lid tailgate and hood are monitored by microswitches and win dow glass sensors will trigger the alarm if any glass is broken Remote control 1 Activate lock 2 Deactivate unlock 3 Unlock trunk tailgate Unlocking the tailgate 9 5 Wagon Your Saab 9 5 is equipped with an Elec tronic starting interlock immobilizer see page 44 for details The car alarm is armed 10 seconds after the car has been locked by the remote control During this ten second delay period the doors trunk lid tailgate and hood may still be opened without the alarm being trig gered The LED indicator on the instrument panel fascia will be on continuously during this period at the end of which it will start to flash once every other second Security 43 If a door or the trunk lid
60. ABS brakes on a skid pad or other suitable facil ity 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 It then monitors whether one driving wheel is rotating faster than the other If so the faster wheel is retarded until both wheels are rotating at the same speed If the two front wheels are rotating at the same speed but are turning faster than the rear wheels the torque from the engine is reduced to eliminate the difference The process continues until all the wheels are rotating at the same speed The advantages of the TCS system become most apparent when the cohesion between the front wheels and the road surface is so low that one or both of the wheels would lose their grip were the car not equipped with the TCS e g When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing with the front wheels on different sur faces e g one slippery and one dry The TCS then functions like an electronic dif ferential lock When the car is pulling away or accelerat ing on a slippery road in which case the TCS eliminates wheelspin The same applies when the car is reversing On cornering if t
61. AG ND 8 oil or Saab 4319752 SK 20 oil Drive belt Moving belt Do not touch while engine run ning Radiator fan The radiator fan can cut in even after engine has been switched off AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES NO SMOKING WEAR EYE PROTECTION KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ACID SEE OWNER S MANUAL Brake fluid Battery FLAMMABLE GAS CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE e No sparks flames or smoking REMOVING USE ONLY DOT 4 e Shield eyes explosive gases can cause blindness or injury FLUID FROM SEALED CON e Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns TAINER e Flush eyes immediately with water Get medical help fast e Do not tip battery Do not open battery KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Edu 53 27 861 Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors Contact an authorized Saab workshop if a Xenon headlight requires replacement Only cars with Xenon headlights A WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Never open hot Laisser refroidir avant d ouvrir aaa AR Saab Automobile AB 53 24 637 Door mirrors Do not trap your fingers when folding out the mirrors Coolant Never open when engine hot Long loads Always SECURE LOAD to prevent it from shift ing during transport An unsecured load could cause passenger injuries in braking situations or in the event of a crash Cover sharp edges with a protective wrap 10 AIR BAG WARNING FLIP VISOR
62. BS TCS ESP 3 4 7 5 Load angle sensor cars with xenon headlights 5 15 Heater 6 10 A C car alarm siren 7 15 Bulb test 8 9 z _ 10 15 High beam headlight left Relays 11 15 Low beam headlight left Function gt gt 12 15 High beam headlight right 4 Bulbtest headlight highbeam flasher 13 15 Low beam headlight right 2 Headlightwasher gt 14 30 Radiator fan high speed 3 Frontfoglights 15 15 Fog lights front spoiler 4 Wiper rear 9 5 Wagon 16 30 Wiper rear headlight washers BE as 17 15 Horn 6 _ W A AS 7 Rain sensor 8 Radiator fan low speed 9 Radiator fan high speed 10 A C compressor 11 Radiator fan high speed right fan 12 13 14 15 16 17 Horn Extra lights accessory High beam headlight Low beam headlight Windshield wipers Car care and technical information 221 Location of wallet for soare bulbs and fuses accessory 222 Car care and technical information Wheels Alternative wheels and tires If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car consult your Saab dealer first as to the possibilities avail able Wheels tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car s directional stability steering and brak ing in both wet and dry conditions Do not assume that a wheel tire combina tion will function properly just because it will bolt on The wheels and tires have been carefully matched to the char
63. D to acknowledge this message You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions The life of the battery is normally 4 years Contact a Saab dealer to have the battery replaced Child safety lock on rear doors 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 When the child safety catch is in the locked position the door cannot be opened from the inside WARNING If small children are carried in the rear seat the safety locks on rear doors should be activated to prevent uninten tional opening from the inside IB457 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 security 41 Unlocking The trunk lid is unlocked using e The a button on the key e The trunk lid switch on the inside of the driver s door if the car is unlocked and at a standstill Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators flashing three times The trunk lid switch on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked If the alarm is activated the car is locked the alarm will
64. H child restraints may be limited When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer facing child car seats Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult safety belts Child restraints with a tether strap must be anchored according to Canadian and USA laws If you have any questions regarding child tether anchorages please contact your Saab dealer Child tether anchorages for forward 9 5 Sedan 2 3 Open the cover that is right behind the child restraint Make sure it locks Place the child restraint in the rear seat Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the lower anchor ages ISOFIX or the safety belts as described in the child restraint mounting instruction Route the tether under the headrest Attach the tether to the anchorage Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 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 23 Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf Saab 9 5 Sedan 24 Safety 9 5 Wagon 8 Tighten the tether so that the back of the 1 Fold the backrest of the rear seat for child restraint is pressed hard against ward
65. If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes the skin or clothing wash affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the skin seek medical help The battery is provided with a cover to protect it from radiated heat If the battery is exposed to high temperatures its life will be shortened To remove the cover release the two clips along its long sides The cover fits the standard battery installed in the car If a new battery is to be fitted make sure that its dimensions are the same as the standard one The battery is maintenance free and should be changed if the electrolyte level is too low The indicator on the top side of the battery will be white if the battery needs replacing Car care and technical information Electrolyte level indicator The fluid level and the charge level should be checked regularly A discharged battery can freeze and frac ture Batteries should therefore always be stored away from frost 199 Battery If frequent short journeys are made the bat tery may need to be given a booster charge This can be done either using a battery charger or by taking the car for a long run A car with a standard equipment specifica tion and a fully charged battery can be left for up to 40 days and still have a sufficient charge for starting If extra equipment is fit ted such as a car phone the charge may only be sufficient for about 1
66. Maximum life 2 200 miles 3500 km Maximum speed 50 mph 80 km h Plates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer it may be necessary to quote the car s V I N engine and gearbox numbers 1 Modification identity plate 2 V I N number inside windshield 3 Certification label 4 Gearbox number 5 Engine number 6 Tire pressures and color codes body amp trim label 7 Chassis number plate 8 Chassis number stamped on body 9 Vehicle Emission Control Information J 29 eo l 119044 Specifications 257 CANADA WS ue awit 258 O fF O N SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB c M a a E kg g k a_i 2 E k Region Country Manufacturer Product line Model series Body version Gearbox Specifications 53 22 144 E position 1 2 3 V N Y S 3 IB1917 Northern Europe Sweden Saab Automobile AB 9 5 9 5 Linear with driver s and passenger side airbags 9 5 Arc with driver s and passenger side airbags 9 5 Aero with driver s and passenger side airbags 4 door 5 door Manual 5 speed Automatic 5 speed A O O N m a Oo m gt Oo a identification codes for certain chassis details 8 Engine variant 9 Check digit 10 Model year 11 Factory 12 Serial number 2 3t 2 3 Turbo 3 0t V6 Q m I y H X 2002 Trollh ttan 000001 999999 O N O N Co SS Several of the systems in yo
67. Night Panel button is pressed only the speedometer will be illuminated up to the 87 mph or 140 km h graduation all the other instruments illumination being extinguished and their needles moved to zero Both the SID andthe ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for switches and other controls will be dimmed Note All indicator and warning lights together with the display of CHECK mes sages will operate as normal except Out door temperature Frost warning see page 60 64 Instruments and controls The following conditions will wake up the respective displays in the Night Panel mode e Setting of the Audio system SID or ACC display comes on for ten seconds e CHECK message generated in the SID e High engine revs cause the rev counter to be illuminated until the engine speed has fallen again If the quantity of fuel remaining falls below 4 gallons 15 liters the fuel gauge will be illuminated e Ifthe engine temperature rises above nor mal the temperature gauge will be illumi nated e If the speed of the car exceeds 84 mph 135 km h the entire soeedometer will be illuminated In cars with automatic transmission if the selector lever is moved from D to position 4 3 or L the selector indication on the main instrument panel will be illuminated To restore the displays and lighting to the normal mode press the Night Panel button Units and language versions The SID has four sets of
68. Normal mode which provides the best fuel economy is the default setting when the engine is started When the Sport mode is selected the throttle angle is altered to provide more power at the same throttle setting The transmission also changes up later than in Normal mode to provide higher perfor mance In this mode the SPORT indicator will appear on the main instrument panel see page 163 The Winter mode is intended for use when pulling away and driving on icy roads In this mode the transmission starts in 3rd gear to provide better grip and the WINTER indica tor appears on the main instrument panel When the ignition is turned to OFF the auto matic transmission will automatically revert to Normal mode see page 163 Adaptive gear change pattern is a trans mission function in the Normal and Sport modes which matches gear changing to current driving conditions The transmission control module senses the load on the engine and selects one of three available gear change patterns and so avoids unnecessary changing up or down Lock up function The automatic transmission has a lock up function which renders the torque con verter inoperative in 3rd 4th and 5th gears the result of which is to reduce the engine speed and hence fuel consumption When the lock up function comes into oper ation it may give the impression of an over drive being engaged Kick down When the accelerator is pressed down hard a chang
69. Supplied with the car is a Warranties and Service Record booklet and a tire warranty folder which specifies the regular mainte nance to be carried out The book also con tains important warranty conditions WARNING texts warn against the danger of injury if the specified instructions are not followed NOTE 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 If you have any queries concerning your car its equipment the warranty conditions or the like your Saab dealer will be pleased to help Best wishes Saab Automobile AB Saab Automobile AB does not accept liability for any damage caused by the fitting of spare parts exchange parts or accessories that are not approved by Saab Automobile AB The specifications design particulars and illus trations included in the manual are not binding Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Odometer and trip meter Fuel gauge Engine temperature gauge Parking lights High low beam Daytime running lights Rear fog light Instrument illumination Changing bulbs High low beam control stalk 65 Turn signal and lane change indicator 67 Cruise control 164 Front fog lights 68 Audio system steering wheel controls 100 Seat heating controls V
70. Text printed on jack e Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag i h Use on Saab 9 5 amp 9 3 Use on level ground only gt Ae BACK SEATS the SAFEST place tor cnllaren Use vehicle support stands Safe working nade e NEVER puta rear facing child seat in the front 2000 Ibs 1 000 kg For more information see e Sit as far back as possible from the air bag your owner s manual ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTAINTS Safety 11 Safety Safety belts c0000 12 Head restraint 02000 18 Child safety 00008 19 Airbag Supplemental Restraint System SRS 28 12 Safety Safety belts Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants Child safety see page 19 Check that the locking tongue is properly locked in the belt lock Three point inertia reel safety belts are pro vided for all seats Research has established that it is danger ous for rear seat passengers not to wear their safety belts A N WARNING In the event of a crash the rear seat pas sengers can be thrown forward against the front seat backrests imposing much higher stresses on the front seat passen gers and belts and resulting in needless injury to everyone in the car Adjustments of the safety belt should be done when the car is stationary so that attention to traffic is not reduced Bear in mind that in certain states itis alegal requirement for all occupants of the
71. Transmission fluid capacity dry transmis sion incl torque converter and oil cooler If fluid change required approximately 3 5 litres can be drained through the drain plug in the transmission casing Transmission fluid Clutch type Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 4 cylinder engines and 3 0t V6 Electronically con trolled 5 speed fully automatic with hydraulic torque converter plane tary gear set and integral final drive Lock up function in selector positions 3 4 and 5 PRND43L 7 5 qts 7 litres Saab 3309 mineral oil based Hydraulic plate clutches brake bands and one way couplings 29 47 48 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 Coil springs 7 09 in 180 mm 7 87 in 200 mm Gas filled dampers Power assisted steering of rack and pinion type telescopic steering column shaft with universal joints 2 9 Power steering fluid CHF 11S Brake system Footbrake ABS Handbrake Brake fluid Brake fluid capacity Disc diameter Front Front certain variants Rear Rear certain variants 15 wheel must not be used on these variants Total friction area of brake pads Front Rear Specifications 255 Hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo unit Diago nally split circuits ventilated discs on
72. Winter mode facilitates pulling away and driving on icy roads Third gear is selected auto matically for pulling away to reduce wheelspin Winter mode can be selected when the engine is running by pressing the W button on the selector lever surround It cannot be selected when the selector lever is in position L Note It is still possible to use kick down in the Winter mode in which case a change down to 1st or 2nd will take place The Winter mode will be deselected if The W button is pressed The engine is switched off The selector lever is moved to position L The automatic transmission fluid overheats Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 159 164 Starting and driving Cruise control e Do not use the Cruise control system on wet or icy roads in dense traffic or on winding roads e Set the control to OFF when you do not want to use the system to prevent the system being activated inadvert ently For safety reasons brake system func tion the brakes must be applied once when the engine has started before the cruise control system can be activated The system is operated by means of the controls on the stalk switch e ON OFF switch on off e RESUME Resume preset speed e SET to set the desired speed e CANCEL Cancel operation of system e g to reduce speed temporarily When the system is ON the CRUISE indi cator light will
73. ____ o NAREN eee e Spare wheel 179 Interior Interior lighting 69 Internal rearview mirror Sunroof 126 Door mirrors Interior lighting changing bulbs _ 213 Sun visors Steering wheel adjustment 122 Airbag SRS 28 Power steering 198 Audio system steering wheel controls __ 1000 Safety belts 12 Airbag SRS 28 Child seats 19 Child safety lock catch 41 Safety belt care 232 Seat adjustment Seat heating Ventilated front seats Safety belts Child seats Folding down the rear seat 9 5 Sedan 132 Folding down the rear seat 9 5 Wagon 135 Upholstery cleaning 232 Side airbags SRS 32 Glove compartment Manual transmission 156 Automatic transmission __ 157 IB581 Electric windows Ignition switch Starting the engine Break In period Driving in hot weather Driving in winter Parking Engine compartment 4 cyl engine Warning labels V I N number Engine number Gearbox number Color code Power steering Steering fluid grade Ignition system Drive belts Spark plugs Catalytic converter Important considerations for driving Turbo unit Engine technical data Brakes and braking ABS brakes Brake system Brake fluid Brake pads Engine description Engine oil level checking Engine oil changing Engine oil specification Fuse panels Changing a fuse Table of fuses Relays Temperature gauge 57 Driving in hot weather 173 Driving in winter 171 Coolant 196 Cooling system capac
74. a tire size is given below for a tire size of 205 65 R15 94 V 205 Tire section width mm 65 Aspect ratio i e the section height is 65 of the section width R Radial ply 15 Wheel rim diameter 15 in at bead seats 94 Tire load code V Speed marking Speed ratings S Tire approved for speeds up to 100 mph 180 km h T Tire approved for speeds up to 118 mph 190 km h H Tire approved for speeds up to 130 mph 210 km h V Tire approved for speeds up to 150 mph 240 km h W Tire approved for speeds up to 167 mph 270 km h Y Tire approved for speeds up to 186 mph 300 km h 223 Winter tires Winter Snow tires are recommended for winter climates where the majority of your driving will be done on snow and ice Winter tires should be fitted to all four wheels to maintain a proper balance Your Saab dealer can advise you as to the correct size tire for your car if different from the original size and also supply Saab approved winter tires Tire quality grading cars sold in U S New tires must be graded and labeled in accordance with new Federal regulations Standard tests are conducted to measure performance in the areas of traction and temperature resistance Refer to the tire sidewall for the specific quality grades of the tires provided on your new Saab Compact spare tires are exempt DOT QUALITY GRADES e Treadwear e Traction AA A B C e Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conf
75. acteristics of the car and play a key role in its outstanding roadhold ing and handling To ensure that the speedometer is as accu rate as possible it should be reprogrammed if wheels of a different dimension are fitted Contact an authorized Saab workshop Always consult your Saab dealer before changing the wheels and tires on your Saab For wide wheels and or low profile tires bear in mind the following e Tires and wheels can be damaged in potholes etc e Springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings can be overloaded e The wheels can come into contact with chassis and body components e The speed and load limits for the tires must not be exceeded see page 223 e Wheels larger than 17 must not be fit ted The maximum permissible offset is 49 mm e Tire and wheel size can affect the function of the Electronic Stability Program ESP Tire pressure Check the tire pressures at least once per month Underinflation is the main cause of e Tires wearing out prematurely e Damage to the sidewalls e Damage to the wheels Tires need to be inflated to suit the load car ried and the maximum speed the car will be driven see the recommended tire pres sures on the back cover Note that all values apply to cold tires For tires with an aspect ratio less than 60 increase the tire pressure by 3 psi 20 kPa for rough roads with potholes to minimize the risk of rim damage Never r
76. active See page 164 D Indicator high beam This light shows when the headlights are on high beam see page 65 Indicator rear fog light This light shows when the rear fog light is on see page 66 The rear fog light is switched off automat ically when the engine is switched off When the fog light is next needed it will have to be switched on manually again The rear fog light consists of one light so it should not be mistaken for brake lights Xenon headlight fault indicator certain variants only ya This light indicates that there is a fault in the xenon headlight system which consists of xenon headlights and an automatic levelling sysiem If a fault arises in the xenon headlight sys tem the headlights will be angled down to avoid dazzling drivers in oncoming traffic Adjust your speed accordingly as visibility will be reduced NOTE 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 Indicator open door If a door has not been closed properly the pictogram will indicate the door concerned or tailgate xea Indicator SPORT mode automatic transmission This light will come on in cars with automatic transmission when the S SPORT button on the selector lever has been pressed position D 4 3 or
77. age locker is athin wire that is tied to the locking arm of the filler flap To open the flap pull the yellow plastic arrow attached to the end of the wire 144 Interior equipment and trunk This page has been left blank Ignition switch 00 146 Starting the engine 147 Important considerations for driving 00cceeeeeeeeees 149 Refueling ccsscesseseseees 152 Engine Break In Period 155 Gear changing 156 Cruise Control c000 164 Braking ecieccccoesciweccavecawvesse 165 Traction Control System 167 Electronic Stability Program ESP 168 Economical motoring Driving in cold weather Driving in hot weather Towing a trailer 00 Driving with a roof rack NO AO P EE E Driving with a load Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open Starting and driving 145 Starting and driving Driving in deep water 179 Towing the Car 180 Jump Starting 20 182 Saab Parking Assistance 184 Parking brake 2 c 0000 185 PAFKO soosse 185 146 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
78. and 3 normally encompass semi and fully synthetic oils The diesel class also has a fourth grade B4 which encompasses tests and regula tions aimed at improving the performance of direct injection die sel engines In the same way as in the API system gasoline and diesel engine specifications are combined for products that can be used in both types of engine For example a grade designation could be ACEA A2 B2 or ACEA A3 B3 B4 252 Specifications Viscosity The viscosity of oil is classified according to the SAE standard Nowadays multigrade oils are always used in cars The proper ties of these oils facilitate starting the car in cold weather but mean that the oil is also viscous enough to coat al moving parts under high pressures and with high outside air temperatures Multigrade oils are graded with two viscosity s e g 5W 30 where 5W meets certain viscosity requirements at 4 F 20 C while 30 fulfils requirements at 212 F 100 C Oil capacity incl filter on changing 4 cylinder 4 1 qts 4 0 litres 3 0t V6 4 6 ats 4 5 litres Engine variants 2 3t Ecopower Rating EEC at 5500 rom Maximum torque EEC at 1800 rpm Compression ratio 2 3 Turbo Ecopower Aero model engine manual transmission Rating EEC at 5500 rom Maximum torque EEC at 1900 rpm Compression ratio 2 3 Turbo Ecopower Aero model engine automatic transmission Rating EEC at 5500 rom Maximum torque EEC at 1900 rpm C
79. antly longer service life The lamp units consist of a gas discharge lamp containing xenon When the lights are switched on a very high voltage activates the xenon gas The lamps soon reach full intensity Cars with xenon headlights have automatic levelling The levelling system comprises two sensors on the front axle one on the rear axle and a control unit under the headlight housing Headlight alignment is regulated automatically to prevent dazzling oncoming traffic Alignment is also adjusted during braking Car care and technical information 205 Headlight bulb for high beam Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place On cars equipped with xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used only for high beam flasher 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit To improve accessibility to the right hand headlight hold aside the induction air hose To improve accessibility to the left hand headlight remove the battery cover Release the two clips along the long sides of the cover 2 Unplug the connector 3 To remove the spring clip push it in and then move it to the right 4 Remove the bulb 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers insert the new bulb 6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with the spring clip Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb correctly 7 Plug in the connector 8 Screw on the cover Make sure that the guide on the cover is aligned wi
80. ar will sway more during evasive steering Never exceed the permissible load in the roof box even if there is room for more Ensure that the tire pressure is correct slight overinflation is preferable to under inflation The braking distance of a loaded car is always greater Keep your distance from the vehicle in front Roof loads can negatively affect tele communication Tire pressure see page 257 and back cover Tires Check the tire pressure at least once a month Underinflation is the main cause of e Damage to the wheels e Premature tire wear e Damage to the sidewalls The tire pressure should match the current load and speed of the car see the back cover or the tire pressure label on page 257 The tire pressures given apply to cold tires that is tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature The tire pressure increases as the tires become warm e g during highway driving with approximately 0 3 bar 4 psi When the temperature of the tires changes by 50 10 C the tire pressure will change 0 1 bar 2 psi Never reduce the pressure of a hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Underinflated tires wear more quickly than slightly overinflated tires Ifa valve is leaking simply unscrew it and fit a new one Important Remember to adjust the tire pressures if you change the load in the car or intend to drive at
81. ar Advisor at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 to request unit replenish ment Security Locking your System You can set up a four digit Personal Secu rity Code to ensure that unauthorized people do not use the calling capability of your system With security set to ON the system will not allow any personal calls You must turn security OFF before calls can be made 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar White Ready Dot button OnStar will respond Enter Four Digit Security Code 2 Say Security 3 Say the 1st Digit OnStar will repeat the digit 4 Say the 2nd Digit OnStar will repeat the digit 5 Say the 3rd Digit OnStar will repeat the digit 6 Say the 4th Digit OnStar reply Secu rity code is now ON OFF OnStar Telematics 113 Volume Control The volume of the audio portion of Personal Calling is controlled with your steering wheel volume controls or with the radio volume knob 114 OnStar Telematics Virtual Advisor 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 You can even listen to your e mail whenever you want without ever taking your eyes off the road Using simple voice commands you can browse your personal topics and skip or listen to those you ch
82. arges apply for Personal Calling Interim 2001 model year availability in select mar kets For system limitations and details call 1 800 ONSTAR 7 or visit www onstar com OnStar Telematics Additional Information Warranty OnStar is warranted as part of the General Motors 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 We never provide your per sonal information to another company or person unless you authorize it or we are required to by the legal process or in such cases where you have provided it for billing purposes or you have requested a hotel res ervation are sending flowers etc Having this information on file with OnStar is a real advantage and helps you avoid repeating your credit card information over a cellular connection Your trust is what we most value Transferring OnStar Because your OnStar 3 button system is an integral part of your Saab it cannot be trans ferred to another vehicle Each OnStar system stays with the original car or truck in which it was installed The one year OnStar prepaid subscription applicable to new retail deliveries cannot be transferred to another vehicle However if you ve purchased additional years of ser vice and decide to dispose of your Saab any remaining service will be refunded to you Or if you choose you can have it trans ferred to another vehicle on you
83. arts as well Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative ter minal Starting and driving 183 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 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the discharged bat tery but not near engine parts that move To avoid an arc which could det onate the hydrogen gas around the bat tery the final connection must be atleast 18 from the battery 10 Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dis charged battery If it does not start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they do not touch each other or any other metal 184 Starting and driving Saab Parking Assistance Option Responsibility always lies with the driver when reversing e Saab Parking Assistance can facilitate reversing at low speeds such as when reverse
84. atic transmission technical data 254 B Battery 199 Battery charging replacing 200 Battery boost starting 182 Belt guide 12 Boost starting using jump leads __ 182 Booster cushion 27 Brake and clutch fluid 197 Brake fluid reservoir 197 Brakes technical data 255 Bulbs changing 204 Bulbs table of 215 C CD changer 95 CD player 93 CHECK messages 63 CHECKING 63 Calibration ACC 80 Cancelling the programmed settings __78 Car alarm 43 Car care 187 Cargo net 9 5 Wagon 139 Carpeting care of 232 Cassette player 90 Catalytic converter important considerations 150 Central locking 38 Change language in SID 64 Change of address notification ____ 246 Changing a wheel 227 Changing bulbs 204 Changing the wheels round 223 Changing wiper blades 202 Chassis number 257 Chassis number key to 258 Child safety 19 Child safety locks rear doors 41 Child seat integral 27 Cleaning engine bay 233 Clock 63 64 Color code body 257 Color code trim 257 Compact spare wheel 226 Condensation ACC 81 Coolant 196 Courtesy Headlight Feature 66 Cruise control 164 Cup holder 131 D DICE TWICE 217 Dampers 255 Date code tires 225 Dim dipped beam 65 Direction indicators 67 262 Index Door handles 38 Door mirrors 123 Doors locks amp luggage compartment _ 37 Drive belt 253 Drive belt alternator 201 Drive belts length 253 Driver s seat programmable 120 Driving in hot weather 173 Driving with a load 178 E Electric heating seat 121
85. ay not operate properly WARNING e Always remove the key before leaving the car e Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key If the car does not start If the text KEY NOT ACCEPTED is shown on the SID after a failed start attempt the cause could be a fault in the transmitter in the key or in the receiver in the ignition lock The following should be done e Turn the key back to the LOCK position e Turn the key to ON e Press one of the buttons on the remote control the LED stops blinking e 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 Starting and driving 147 Starting the engine e When starting the engine Sit down in the driver s seat Depress the clutch pedal fully The clutch pedal must be fully depressed or the starter will not engage Never start the car from outside the vehicle e g through a wound down window This could lead to serious personal injury Engage reverse R position P for automatic transmission to remove the ignition key The key can only be removed in this gear position Carbon monoxide CO is a colorless odorless poisonous gas Be alert to the danger of CO always open the garage doors before starting the engine in the garage There is also a danger of CO poison ing if the exhaust system is leaking 148 Starti
86. being aimed to be seen on the flat surface Do not cover a headlight to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build up which may cause damage to the headlight Car care and technical information IB1954 Correctly adjusted low beam 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the horizontal cut off of the headlight is alig ned with the horizontal line on the wall 241 242 Car care and technical information This page has been left blank J a 2 i K f DD o OLHA TEE m i Cr ZN SAN nt N Mx fee Sista mLa zZ Maintenance and owner assistance 243 Maintenance and owner assistance Maintenance schedule 244 Owner assistance 245 Reporting Safety Defects U S A cccsscsessesesnsesesseees 246 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government c sceee 246 244 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 maintenance is recommended for specific components when the car is operated under certain severe conditions Proper mainte nance is always good advice Authorized Saab dealers are equipped and trained to meet your Saab s service needs They regularly receive up to
87. bication Please contact your local dealer in Canada Hands free communication Talking to an OnStar advisor is easy and hands free Simply press the OnStar but ton and a small microphone picks up your voice while the OnStar advisor talks to you through your stereo speakers Note Audio system must be switched on You can even adjust the volume to your liking with the steering wheel controls or the radio volume knob Your hands remain on the steering wheel while your eyes remain on the road Being safe on the road is important but there s more to life than security There s liv ing That s why we have created the OnStar Premium Services Plan It gives you not only the important protections of the Safety and Security Plan but also a whole range of services which truly change driving from a chore to a luxury All new Saab models come with one full year of the OnStar Pre mium Services Plan New retail deliveries only OnStar Telematics 109 The OnStar Premium Services Plan Route support With OnStar Route Support an advisor can help you find your way no matter how far off course you are You can get exact street directions or guidance to nearby gas sta tions restaurants hotels or ATMs Ride Assist If you need a lift anytime of the day or night just call OnStar They ll contact transporta tion and send it right to you Information and Convenience ser vices OnStar advisors have access to over five m
88. ble to withdraw it further Check the anchorage points in the floor They must not have suffered rust damage There must be no frayed threads in the web bing Safety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes oils or other chemicals If the straps are dirty wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced Car care and technical information Upholstery and trim To remove fluff or hairs from the seat uphol stery or headlining use a moist lint free cloth or a special lint remover brush or roller Remove any dirty marks using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water When using a stain remover always work from the outside towards the center to avoid leaving aring If a soiled ring or spot should remain it can usually be removed using lukewarm soapy water or water alone Wet patches left by spilt soft drinks or thin oil must be wiped off immediately using an absorbent material such as kitchen paper and treated with stain remover Alcohol is recommended for removing grease or oil stains and a sem stiff brush may also be used Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appear ance and to provide it with a protective film Discoloration caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades although this is not detrimental to the leather indeed the patina resulting from use is often con
89. 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 compartment 216 Car care and technical information Fuses WARNING The fuses are housed in two fuse panels one at the end of the instrument panel on the To avert the risk of short circuiting and or driver s side and one under the hood fire breaking out in the electrical system To check if a fuse has blown first remove it the following advice should be heeded from the panel see below If the filament is e Always consult an authorized Saab broken the fuse has blown dealer before modifying or adding any A special tool for removing fuses is provided electrical equipment Failure to do so at the bottom of the fuse panel Simply push can result in the electrical system the tool onto the fuse squeeze and remove being damaged the fuse Never replace a fuse with one having a higher lower rating than specified see page 218 The color of the fuse Fuse panel in instrument panel indicates its amperage If the same fuse blows repeatedly have the electrical system checked by an authorized Saab dealer If a MAXI fuse blows there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked by an authorized Saab Fuse box under the hood dealer Sound fuse Blown fuse Maxi fuses under the hood Maxi fuses The Maxi fuses are
90. c transmission fault indicator If Automatic transmission fault indicator light appears on the main instrument panel the system has detected a fault in the auto matic transmission or its control module see page 55 This also means that the Limp home mode has been selected to guard against further damage being done to the transmission In this mode the automatic transmission Starts in 5th gear and gear changes if nec essary will have to be made manually It is not possible to select the SPORT or WINTER mode when the Limp home mode is active You should have the automatic transmis sion checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer The following gears will be engaged in the respective selector positions when the auto matic transmission is in the Limp home mode Starting and driving Position R D 4 3 L Gear Reverse 5th 5th 5th 2nd 160 Starting and driving If the control module has actuated the Limp home function for the automatic transmission the car will remain in 5th gear when D is selected making it very sluggish To overcome this move the selector lever to position L Overheated transmission fluid If the automatic transmission fluid should overheat the following message will appear on the SID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING If this happens stop the car and wait for the mes sage to be extinguished Continue driving in a locked gear that produces an engine speed of about 3 000
91. could result in the catalytic converter and associ ated components being damaged and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions 3 0t V6 When starting the engine from cold an electrical pump is activated This pump forces air into the exhaust system so that the catalytic converter will reach its normal operating temperature more rapidly The pump is active for 30 60 seconds The fuel filler flap is opened by means of a button on the driver s door The flap is spring loaded so it opens slightly automat ically when released 152 Starting and driving Refueling e Never use fuel for any purpose other than as engine fuel e Fuel is highly flammable and can cause severe burns Never use an open flame in the vicinity of gasoline and do not smoke when refuelling e 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 e AON 90 for 4 cylinder engines e AON 93 for 3 0t V6 and 2 3T Aero see page 250 If fuel containing a mixture of alcohol is used the following restrictions apply Methanol max 5 by volume Ethanol max 10 by volume MTBE max 15 by volume The fuel filler cap is located in the right rear quarter panel Switch off engine Open fuel door Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange
92. ction Example The DIST setting was 100 miles Once 100 miles 160 km has been cov ered the DIST will start to function as a trip meter the initial reading of which will be 100 miles 160 km Instruments and controls 61 Using DIST as a trip meter If no value has been set for the DIST func tion DIST will now function as a trip meter indicated by an arrow on the far right of the display Press CLEAR to reset the trip meter Under 1000 miles the distance will be shown in increments of 0 1 miles there after the reading will change in incre ments of 1 0 mile Metric units for just under a kilometer the distance will be shown in increments of 10 meters there after the reading will change in increments of 100 meters When DIST is functioning as a trip meter the ARRIV function will display the current time 62 Instruments and controls To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained 1 Select DIST using the o button 2 Set the distance to be covered 3 Press to select SPD 4 Set the average speed you intend to drive 5 Press SET to display the estimated arrival time At the beginning of a journey the SPD and ARRIV functions will display current values If values are set during the journey the new values will be displayed after a delay of about 10 seconds Calculating the requisite average speed 1 Press o to select DIST 2 Set the distance to be covered 3 Press o to
93. cts disc in magazine Sound controls ON OFF The Audio System will come on e When the volume control is pressed e When the ignition is switched ON if the Audio System was on when the ignition key was last removed The Audio System will be switched off e When the volume control is pressed e When the ignition key is removed e One hour after the ignition was switched OFF if the ignition key has not been removed e When one hour has elapsed since a con trol button on the Audio System was last pressed after the ignition key was removed VOL Volume BAL Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the balance between the left and right speakers When the control is released it reverts to the volume function BAS TRE a a aS Mio BAS Bass TRE Treble Rotate clockwise to increase the level and counter clockwise to reduce it The Bass and Treble controls must be pressed first to release them OM tape saab 9 5 Audio System 87 op RDM IB1842 FAD Fader The fader control adjusts the balance between the front and rear sets of speakers The Fader controls must be pressed first to release it 88 saab 9 5 Audio System Radio Press the RADIO 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 th
94. d of the services per formed It also includes a log sheet for unscheduled repairs It is advisable to retain receipts and if pos sible copies of shop work orders for all ser vice and repair work wherever performed Maintenance and owner assistance Service costs Dealer pricing practices and labor for ser vice work vary Saab s recommended ser vice times for each service point do not include the labor required to replace wear items such as wiper blades brake pads or tires Nor is labor to perform other service or repairs found to be necessary as a result of the inspections included in these times Additional labor and parts will be charged for such work when necessary except as covered under an applicable Saab warranty or any optional extended service contract Transmission fluid changes or suspension alignment when necessary are also addi tional Dealer charges for general shop material regulated hazardous waste removal recy cling expenses or other operation costs may also be applied to service and repair invoices and are apt to vary by dealer and locality 245 Owner assistance Warranties and service problem assistance For complete information about all applica ble warranties including the New Car War ranty Perforation Warranty Vehicle Emis sion Warranty and Emission Perforation Warranty consult the Warranties and Ser vice Record Booklet which accompanies this Owner s Manual It also contains ow
95. d remove wheel 7 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag e The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for Children bP e Never put a rear facing child seat in the back e Sit as far back as possible from the airbag X ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS Danger de MORT ou de BLESSURES GRAVES e Le sac gonflable peut tuer les enfants de 12 ans et moins e Le SIEGE ARRI RE est l endroit LE PLUS S R pour les enfants e NE JAMAIS placer a l avant un dispositif de protection pore enfants faisant face a l arri re e S asseoir aussi loin que possible du sac gonflable TOUJOURS utiliser les CEINTURES DE S CURIT et les DISPOSITIFS DE CANADA T DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag z The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the air bag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS a N WARNING LE so wheel is n ot loose Za at A 8 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in crosswise Use on Saab95 amp 93 Use on level ground only Use vehicle support stands gt o rde r See j ustration Safe working load 1000kg For more information see your owners manual j o WARNING Saab Automobile AB 90m E Observe max speed limit for spare tire DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur i Jack
96. d right after a magazine has been loaded the following will appear on the display The CD number will change as each CD is played After a magazine has been loaded play back will start with the first track on the first CD when the CD changer is selected and the following will appear on the display Selecting CDs 1 When the CD changer is operating the radio preset buttons work for the six CDs in the magazine Press the button for the corresponding CD If the selected CD is already being played playback will restart from the first track IB1846 If the selected CD tray is empty the follow ing will appear on the display After two seconds the status of the trays in the magazine i e loaded or empty will be shown on the display e g If for some reason the CD selected by the preset button cannot be played playback of the current CD will continue Track search 2 Press RRBZay or Baza repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing RE once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track Thus to play the preceding track press RREZ4 twice Rapid play When REJ or EERE is pressed and held rapid play will be initiated with the time and track showing on the display e g If the button is depressed for more than 5 seconds the rapid play will be even faster Rapid play stops when the button is released Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment o
97. d with large quantities of water as quickly as possible 198 Car care and technical information Air filter For Service and Repair parts equivalent Power steering fluid Do not fill the power steering fluid to to those used by Saab should be used above the MAX mark Too much fluid can result in leakage Power steering fluid on hot engine com ponents constitutes a fire risk Be aware that some non standard replacement parts may put you in an unsafe condition even if they might fit Check the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly in accordance with the service program Power steering fluid reservoir The wheels should point forward during the check Clean around the cap before it is unscrewed Clean the dipstick Screw in the cap completely again before checking the level The oil should lie between the MAX and MIN marks when the oil temperature is about 70 F 20 C If the oil is colder the level can be lower and in higher temperatures the level can be higher both of which are acceptable Top up with Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S part number 8996860 Battery e The battery emits hydrogen which when mixed with the oxygen in the air forms a highly explosive gas Avoid causing sparks and keep open flames well away from the vicinity of the bat tery The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery
98. date Saab ser vice manuals and parts and technical ser vice bulletins from Saab and are able through their franchise agreement to attend Saab service schools obtain Saab special tools and technical assistance and pur chase original equipment service and replacement parts Today s complex automobiles should only be entrusted to the most knowledgeable service professionals A Saab dealer is your best choice Maintenance and owner assistance Service intervals The maintenance schedule is comprised of a Check up 30 days after retail delivery fol lowed by services at every 10 000 miles 16 000 km thereafter 10 000 20 000 30 000 miles 16 000 32 000 48 000 km etc The Check up will be done by your Saab dealer at no charge and should be done as close as possible to the scheduled 30 days Engine oil and filter changes Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point Use only a Saab approved long life oil filter and engine oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API service classifications stated in the Specifi cation section of this Owner s Manual The use of extra additives in the oil is not neces sary and is not recommended and may be harmful to turbochargers More frequent oil changes are recom mended if your vehicle is operated under the following conditions e Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are be
99. during 10 second delay Comes on for 10 seconds SERVICE THEFT ALARM Probably a fault in one of the sensors or the alarm siren Alarm activated after delay Flashes once every other Have the car checked by an autho second rized Saab dealer Deactivation eee ae KEY NOT ACCEPTED Fault in key transmitter or in igni Turn ignition switch to ON and press Door trunk lid tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per sec the unlock button on the key Start or opened during delay period ond for 10 seconds the engine Unlocking the trunk lid tailgate Flashes three times per sec Have the car checked by an autho ond for 10 seconds rized Saab dealer Closing of door trunk lid tailgate or Comes on for 10 seconds REPLACE KEY BATTERY Fita new battery in the key see page hood after delay period 40 Car immobilized but not locked Flashes twice at three sec DOOR ALARM ONLY Window glass sensor disabled onds intervals FULL THEFT ALARM Window glass sensor in circuit Fault in a switch serving doors hood Flashing instead of being e REMOTE KEY Turn the ignition key to position ON or trunk lid on continuously during e TRANSPONDR and then press the button for open delay period ing the trunk lid SID displays the number of keys and transmitters transponders coded to the car Car alarm not activated Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries 48 security This device complies with Part
100. e 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 When do the front airbags inflate The airbag will only be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash depending on such factors as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and the resistance to deformation of the impacting object The airbag can only be activated once inthe same incident Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated even if it is possi ble Safety 35 What won t trigger the front airbags The airbag will not be activated in all front end crashes For instance if the car has hit something relatively soft and yielding e g a snow drift or a hedge or a solid object at a low impact speed the airbag will not necessarily be triggered How loud is the inflation The noise of the inflation is certainly loud but it is very short lived and will not damage your hearing For a short time afterwards you could experience a buzzing noise in your ears Most people who have experienced it cannot remember the noise of the inflation at all all they remember is the noise of the crash Can you still use a child seat in the front if a passenger airbag is installed Definitely not Children 12 and
101. e airbags will inflate only in the event of a side impact not in the event Side airbag inflated impact condition The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteris tics of this pressure rise This car is equipped with side airbags and no extra interior trim should be fit ted Failure to observe this warning could result in the side airbags not inflating as intended and thus not pro viding the intended protection either Never place any object in the area that would be occupied by the inflated air bag For optimum protection sit upright in the seat with your safety belt correctly fastened The sensors for the side airbags are fitted in the front doors We advise against doing any work on the doors that could affect the mois ture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors It is essential that the mois ture barrier thick plastic film in the front door is not damaged in any way 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 of a front or rear end crash or of the car s rolling over e Damage or wear to the seat cover or the seat seam in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer e Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install soeakers
102. e down to the next gear will be effected to provide maximum acceleration e g for overtaking The change up to the next gear again will take place either when the accelerator is released or when maximum engine speed is reached Park Brake Shift lock The transmission has a security function known as Park Brake Shift Lock To move the gear selector out of the P position the brake pedal must be depressed at the same time as the gear selector catch detente is pressed in Shift Lock override Due to electrical problems it may not be possible to move the selector out of the park position even if the ignition is ON If for some reason the selector has to be moved out of the park position i e to tow the car a short distance do as described below 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Make sure the key is in position ON 3 Use a small tool such as a screwdriver and push the lever see picture down wards so that the detent button can be pressed approx 10 mm 4 Move the selector out of position P to N 5 Remove the tool 6 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately otherwise keep it applied Check fuse No 1 See page 218 If the fuse is OK check the battery regarding the volt age 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 159 Automati
103. e last number say REDIAL To dial a number 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar White Ready Dot button 2 Say DIAL OnStar will respond Number Please 3 Say the ist OnStar will repeat the Digit number 4 Saythe2nd OnStar will repeat the Digit number Continue saying numbers in this man ner until finished 5 Say DIAL OnStar will respond Dialing lt number gt then make the call OnStar Telematics 111 To dial using a Nametag 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar White Ready Dot button 2 Say CALL OnStar will respond Nametag Please OnStar will respond Calling lt nametag gt then make the call 3 Say lt stored nametag gt To redial the last number dialed 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar White Ready Dot button 2 Say REDIAL OnStar will respond Redialing then make the call Receiving a Call If someone calls your wireless phone num ber the entertainment system in your Saab will mute if itis on and you will hear a phone ringing sound To answer the call simply press the White Dot button Ending a Call When your call is finished press the White Dot button to end the call It is not possible to end a call using voice commands 112 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 tha
104. e necessary to help protect against rusting Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Sheet Metal Coverage described in the warranty book let 1 Wash the car frequently and wax at least twice a year Under adverse con ditions where there is a rapid buildup of dirt sand or road salt wash your car at least once a week After extreme expo sure to salted snow or slush evidenced by a white film on the car wash the car immediately Frequent washing will pre vent paint damage from acid rain and other airborne contaminants such as tree sap and bird droppings If any of these contaminants are noticed on the car the finish should be washed immedi ately e Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrations of dirt include the underbody e Sponge the car with a solution of either a good quality car soap or mild general purpose dish washing detergent and water Rinse car thoroughly with clean water After washing check and clear all drains in doors and body panels e Wipe the car dry preferably using a chamois 2 Clean the underside of the car during the winter Use high pressure water to clean the car s underside floor panels wheel wells at least at mid winter and in the spring Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage and arrange for needed repairs promptly After washing or after heavy rain check for leaks When washing the car inspect body surfaces fo
105. e preset button selected Presetting a station Press and hold in the desired button for more than a second to store the currently tuned station During this time the radio will be mute The sound will return as soon as the station has been stored gt _ gt MSAND AS SEARCH Tuning 2 Automatic seek tuning Press EBS briefly to search for higher fre quencies or EEZ for lower frequencies Manual tuning To switch to the manual tuning function press HISA or EEZ and release quickly a chime will sound and the M indicator will appear on the display The function will revert to automatic seek tuning two seconds after the last manual fre quency change has been made IB1843 Waveband selector 3 Press the BAND button repeatedly to move through the waveband selections FM1 FM2 and AM AS Autostore 4 The autostore mode provides an additional preset function that can be used to search for and to store stations when you are in an area where you are unfamiliar with the sta tions and their frequencies Press the AS SEARCH button to switch the Autostore mode ON OFF When the Autostore mode is ON the AS indicator will show at the bottom of the display Press and hold in the AS SEARCH button for more than a second to initiate a search for the six strongest stations Each time the system finds and stores a sta tion the number on the far right of the dis play will change If the system cannot find
106. e that the lap strap is positioned low across the hips and that the diagonal strap is well in on the shoulder although not touching the neck or in a position that creates discomfort Safety 27 e For optimum protection the safety belt should be snug against the body Pull the diagonal strap towards the shoulder to take up any slack After fastening the belt grasp the strap at the shoulder pull it out and without letting go allow the slack to be taken up by the reel Make sure that the strap is well in on the shoulder Check that the belt runs freely between the reel and the lock To fold the seat away Fold back the seat and ensure that it is locked in position 28 Safety A N WARNING INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEAT sihtnand site rignrenasee COUSSIN D APPOINT INT GR This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh le si ge de s curit pr sent est destin uniquement des enfants between 15 and 36 kg 33 and 80 Ibs and whose height is between pesant entre 15 et 36 kg 33 et 80 livres est et d une taille allant de 970 970 and 1370 mm 38 and 51 inches et 1370 mm 38 and 51 couces Position safetybelt properly Do not use lap belt only Always adjust Placer is ceinture de s curit de facon appropriate Ne pas utiliser the headrest to give best possible head support for the Child s la cainure ventrale seulement Toujours ajuster l appui t te l enfant head For further information consult the owners
107. e will reduce the speed by 1 mph 1 6 km h Holding the button in the RESUME posi tion will effect a gradual reduction in speed until the button is released Disengaging the system The system will be disengaged e When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed e When the switch is moved to CANCEL e When the switch is moved to OFF e When the engine is switched off e When the selector lever is moved to posi tion N cars with automatic transmission Braking To avoid the brakes becoming overheated e g when negotiating long descents with a drop of several hundred feet select a low gear to use the braking effect of the engine If the car has automatic transmission move the selector lever to position 1 or 2 When driving fast you can help to prolong the life of the brakes by thinking ahead and braking harder for short periods rather than braking more moderately over long stretches Brake pad wear indicators The outboard brake pads on the front wheels incorporate pad wear indicators 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 an authorized Saab dealer To ensure optimum brake performance it is recommended that you use only Saab original brake pads e It is prudent to try your brakes from time to time especially when driving in heavy rain through wat
108. eas must not be modified in any way Work on these areas must only be carried out at an authorized Saab dealer Adjusting the frequency steps North America Europe If the car is taken from North America to Europe the radio s frequency steps can be adjusted e Press and hold PEZO mid segment and switch the radio on at the same time The preset stations will be cancelled and replaced by default frequencies Fault codes Great care should be exercised in trying to rectify a fault If you are at all unsure contact an authorized Saab dealer The Audio System has a built in diagnostics function If a fault is detected a fault code is generated to help dealer technicians to diagnose the fault Below are the codes for some faults that you might be able to rectify yourself CD CDC CD is dirty loaded ERROR wrong side up or defec 12 17 19 tive TAPE ERR 0O1_ Tape broken or mechanical fault in deck TAPE ERR Tape snarled up or 02 03 mechanical fault in deck TAPE ERR 11 Cassette jammed can not be loaded ejected Saab 9 5 Audio System 103 The CD player CD changer is classified as Class 1 laser equipment e Service and repair work must only be carried out by authorized technicians e If the casing is damaged hazardous laser radiation can occur NOTE 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
109. ed for a long time Flat spots can give rise to vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel similar to that experienced when the wheels need bal ancing Flat spots of this type disappear once the tires get hot again usually after 10 15 miles 20 25 km of driving at cruis ing speed Air conditioning ACC e The A C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for charging and draining the system All repairs and adjustments on the A C system must be carried out by a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work Never mix R134a and R12 refriger ants e The A C system is pressurized Do not break any connections or undo A C system components e Escaping gas can cause visual impair ment or other injury Car care and technical information Fault diagnosis If a fault occurs in the A C system there are a number of checks you can perform your self If the fault persists however have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer Important 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 The warmer the ambient air and the higher the humidity the greater wil
110. ed to an authorized Saab dealer This light together with will come on if a potentially serious fault has occurred in the airbag system e If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly One or more of the following conditions may occur Non deployment of the airbags inthe event of a crash Deployment of the airbags without a crash Deployment of the airbags in crashes less severe than intended To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The light will come on for about three sec onds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position It should go out after the engine has started INFO DISPL CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is a message in the SID A chime will also sound see page 63 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 Any of the following can activate the central warning light and alarm e Airbag system e Low oil pressure in engine e Parking brake is on when car is moving e Brake fluid level low Fault detected in ABS system Electronic brake force distribution distri bution of brake pressure between front and rear wheels e Engine overheating Alt
111. educe the pressure of a hottire Ifthe tires are hot when you check them only increase the pressure if necessary Soft tires will cause faster wear than over pressurized tires They also increase fuel consumption Ifa valve is leaking simply unscrew it and fit a new one Important Remember to adjust the tire pressures if you change the load in the car or intend to cruise at a substantially higher or lower speed than normal Rotating tires When fitting just one new pair of tires these should be fitted to the rear wheels as these are more critical to the direc tional stability of the car e g on braking or ina skid The existing rear wheels should therefore be moved to the front Always move left rear to left front and right rear to right front so that the direction of rotation remains the same Because the car has front wheel drive the front tires tend to wear faster than the rear ones New tires should always be fitted in pairs so that tires on the same axle have the same amount of tread The wheels should be marked L left and R right when changing between summer and winter Snow tires This ensures that the direction of rotation of the wheels is the same when they are refitted Fit the tires in best condition to the rear wheels Store wheels lying flat or hanging never standing upright Car care and technical information Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in
112. eel 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 wallet accessory Interior equipment and trunk Jack location between spare wheel and sill Stow all tools carefully away after use so that they cannot get loose and cause injury in the event of a crash Keep plastic bags away from children Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted see page 179 IB466 Button for releasing filler flap Fuel filler flap The fuel filler flap is opened by means of a button on the driver s door The flap is spring loaded so it opens slightly automat ically when released Refueling see page 152 Interior equipment and trunk To open fuel filler flap in an emergency 9 5 Sedan Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency If the fuel filler flap fails to open after the button on the driver s door has been pressed it can be opened manually from inside the trunk 9 5 Sedan Start by checking fuse 25 see page 218 A thin cable on the right hand side in the trunk is connected to the catch for the filler flap To open the flap pull the yellow plastic arrow on the end of the cable 143 To open filler flap in an emergency 9 5 Wagon 9 5 Wagon Start by checking fuse 25 see page 218 On the right hand side of the luggage com partment in the stor
113. een an object and the corner sensors does not change for three seconds e g if you are reversing alongside a wall the system will switch to monitoring straight back The system indicates if the distance to the wall decreases again The system can be disengaged for when driving with a caravan or trailer Press and hold the CLEAR button on the SID when the display shows PARK ASSIST until the display shows PARK ASSIST OFF The system is re engaged in the same way The system is also always activated when the ignition key is turned to ON Pressing a SID button briefly will not disen gage the system the display will simply show the previously selected function NOTE To function well the sensors must be kept clean Ice snow and dirt can affect their sensitivity Do not spray the sensors or closer than 8 in 20 cm to the sensors with a pres sure washer as this could damage them Ice snow and dirt can affect the sensitivity of the sensors In such cases a continuous tone will sound warning the driver that the system cannot measure the distance to an object 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 IB360 Parking brake e Always apply the parking brake when parking e Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key e Do notuse
114. einsert the fastener into the groove in 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn light cluster to the body the light cluster Press in the fastener until you hear a click 6 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it slightly counterclockwise 7 Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise 8 Change the bulb 9 Check that the new bulb works 212 Car care and technical information Reassembly Loading lighting 9 5 Wagon License plate light 1 Align the fastener with the hole in the 1 Pull down the glass cover at the outer 1 Undo the two screws and remove the body edge lamp glass 2 Press the lamp unit home into the body 2 Bend one of the contacts so that the 2 Withdraw the bulb until you hear a click bulb can be removed 3 Change the bulb 3 Fit the screws and cover 3 Change the bulb 4 Check the seal before fitting the glass On refitting insert the connector end of the lamp fitting first Car care and technical information 213 Side direction indicators Courtesy lights doors and floor Dome light front 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pullout and luggage compartment lighting 1 Ease the leading edge of the glass out the back 1 Insert a screwdriver carefully into the of the overhead panel by inserting a 2 Remove the bulb slot in the end of the lamp fitting Ease small screwdriver alternately in each of 3 Change the bulb the fitting off to gain access to the bulb the two slots On refitting make sure thatthe springinthe 2 B
115. elative humidity or when passengers are perspir ing heavily or wearing wet clothes The following measures are recommended if such problems should occur 1 Select AUTO and 70 F 21 C for both temperature zones 2 Select Defroster If this is not enough 3 Increase the fan speed If this is not enough 4 Select a higher temperature The following measures are recommended if the occupants feel that it is cold and drafty in the car 1 Make sure that all the air vents are fully open including the center rear vent If this is not enough 2 Direct the air flow away from the body but not towards the interior temperature sensor If this is not enough 3 Raise the temperature setting a degree or two If this is not enough 4 Lower the fan speed Instruments and controls 81 Fault diagnosis and maintenance see page 231 82 Instruments and controls Afterheater V6 engine cars The afterheater enables a comfortable tem perature to be maintained inside the car even after the engine has been switched off The heater can be activated up to 10 min utes after the engine has stopped although the coolant temperature must be at least 104 F 40 C for the heater to operate To start the heater 1 The ignition should be OFF 2 Press and hold the AUTO button on the ACC panel for about a second until a chime is sounded and the following appears on the SID SPARE HEATER ACTIVATED After five
116. elt and the like You can check some points yourself before hand e Make sure that the engine is in good con dition Check that no oil or gasoline leaks out of the engine or gearbox transmission Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels Check also for leaks Inspect the Poly V belt and replace it if it shows any signs of hard wear Check the battery charge Check the tires for tread pattern and air pressure including the compact spare wheel Check the brakes Check all bulbs Check for the presence of the tool kit and the jack in the car 23 Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials A typical car consists of metals 65 75 plastics 10 14 rubber 5 and small quantities of glass wood paper and tex tiles Some of these materials can be recycled while others can be recovered in chemical processes for reuse in new products or as a source of energy While the Saab 9 5 was still at the draw ing board stage Saab engineers were giving serious consideration to how the maximum quantity of materials could be reclaimed from the car on its eventual scrapping To facilitate sorting plastic parts for instance have been marked to identify the precise nature of the plastic Approximately 90 of the materials in the car can be recycled or recovered where facilities exist Before the car is scrapped all the oils and other fluids that could pollute the environ ment should be recovered
117. end out one of the contacts and 2 Release one of the contacts and remove lamp fitting engages the edge of the open remove the bulb the bulb ing in the body panel 3 Change the bulb 3 Fit the new bulb On refitting insert the connector end of the lamp fitting first 214 Car care and technical information Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing you are advised to take the car to an authorized Saab dealer Dome light rear Glove compartment illumination 1 Remove the entire overhead panel 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in ease out the trailing end first and then the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out both front edges to gain access to the bulb 2 Fit the new bulb 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 Car care and technical information 215 Bulb table Cap Wattage ooo 3 P21W 21 Reversing lamp side reversing ae lamp rear fog lamp cornering lamp Stop tail lamp R10W 10 Dome light courtesy lights glove 2 RON 1 Compartment ugao companen 8 Hew 5 Reading light overhead panel 9 Taw 4 Readinglight rear 10 WY5W I5 Side indicators yellow W5W High mounted stop light 9 5 Sedan parking lights license plate illumina tion Switches front ashtray Do not interchange Always use the correct Wattage bulb accord ing to application A special kit containing spare
118. entilated front seats Ashtrays accessory Cigarette lighter socket Trip Computer Saab Information Display SID __ 59 Night panel 63 Clock 64 Traction Control TCS Switch 55 167 OnStar switch 106 Hazard warning lights 68 Wipers and washers 70 Rearwiper gt n Washer fluid 202 Replacing wiper blades __ 202 Audio system 83 Steering wheel controls____ 100 Climate control system automatic IB1080 Air conditioning simple fault diagnosis 4 Exterior Roof rack load Hood 188 Mounting holes for roof rack Engine compartment washing _ _ 233 Maximum loads Rearview mirrors Sunroof Washing the car Waxing and polishing Front lights Touching up of paintwork _ Headlight switch Anticorrosion treatment ___ High low beam control stalk Turn signal amp lane change indicators _ Headlight washers Changing bulbs Light switches Changing bulbs e Taillights e Stop lights Central lock Interior locking buttons 40 fA Child safety lock catch 41 Driving with a trailer aad Trunk tailgate lid lock 41 Towing Car alarm anti theft alarm 43 Towrope attachment eye __ Luggage compartment A AREA ea Fuel gauge Tire pressure back cover SS Fuel filler fla Wheel and tire specifications 256 ia heii Hear seas Refueling e Brakes and braking 165 Trunk o Fuel economy _ _ o o Winter driving s Tool kit Fuel grade ee o tires oo a heal lt CsstST OD Economical motorin eelcnanging __
119. entire process takes less than 0 1 second literally faster than the blink ing of an eye These airbags are triggered only by moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes They will not be activated by minor front end impacts rear end or side impacts or by the car rolling over Safety 29 e Even if the car is equipped with SRS airbag safety belts must still always be worn by all occupants e Note that because an airbag inflates and deflates extremely rapidly it will not provide protection against a second impact occurring in the same incident Always use your safety belt Always sit with the whole of your back in contact with the backrest of the seat and with your seat as far back as is practical This is to reduce the risk of injury from contact with the backrest of the seat when the airbag inflates and also because the airbag needs space in which to inflate Never attach anything to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instru ment panel as this could result in injury if the airbag should inflate The same applies to anything you might have in your mouth such as a pipe for instance Some components of the airbag will be warm for a short time In some cir cumstances the airbag can cause minor burns or abrasions to the body when the airbag inflates deflates 30 Safety e Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering wheel center padding e If the AIR BAG warning light remains on af
120. ependent volume The Audio System will automatically adjust the volume level to adjust to an increase in vehicle speed e LOUDNESS ON OFF boosting of the highest and lowest frequency ranges to enhance the sound image when the volume is set to a low level Adjusting the volume The default setting for START VOL is volume setting 9 and that for TEL VOL is volume setting 14 the highest volume set ting is 30 e Maximum START VOL e TEL VOL To change the volume setting Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Adjust the volume Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e g RADIO to save the new volume setting Speed dependent volume SP D VOL ON OFF saab 9 5 Audio System 99 To change the default setting The default setting for this function is ON Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Select SP D VOL using Select ON OFF using the VOL control Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e g RADIO to save the new default setting Loudness ON OFF To change the default setting The default setting for this function is ON Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System Select LOUDNESS using RREEziss Select ON OFF using the VOL control
121. er 59 Trip meter 56 Trunk 132 Trunk lid opening 41 Turbo gauge 58 Turbo points to note 149 U Under the hood 3 0t V6 190 Under the hood 4 cyl 189 Upholstery and trim 232 Upholstery and trim care of 232 Useful tips ACC 80 V Vanity mirrors 128 Ventilated front seats 121 Viscosity engine oil 250 W Warning labels 8 Warning light AIR BAG 34 Warning lights 50 Washers 202 Washers windshield 203 Washing the car 233 Waxing and polishing 233 Wear indicators tires 224 Wheel change 227 Wheels and tires 222 256 Wheels and tires sizes 256 Window glass sensor car alarm ___ 44 Windshield washers 70 Windshield wipers 70 Wiper blades replacing 202 Wipers and washers 70 202 Notes 265 Notes 266 Notes Notes 26 7 268 Notes Notes 269 2 0 Notes Notes 2 71 2 2 Notes
122. er 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 To rectify this touch the brake pedal periodically to dry the brakes out The same applies after the car has been washed or when the weather is very humid Avoid parking the car with wet brakes Before parking and if the traffic condi tions allow brake quite heavily so that the brake discs and pads warm up and dry The brakes are power assisted and it should be kept in mind that the servo unit only provides the power assis tance when the engine is running The brake pressure required when the engine is off e g when the car is on tow is roughly four times the normal pedal force required The pedal also feels hard and unresponsive Starting and driving 165 ABS brakes e The additional safety afforded by the ABS system is not designed to allow drivers to drive faster but to make normal driving safer e To stop as quickly as possible without loss of directional stability whether the road surface is dry wet or slippery press the brake pedal down hard without letting up declutching simultaneously and steer the car to safety ABS antilock braking system modulates the brake pressure to the respective wheels Wheel sensors detect if a wheel is about to lock and the control module reduces the pressure to that wheel and then increases it once more until
123. ernator not charging properly Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illuminated Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light indi cates a serious engine related problem While your car may be able to be driven with the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light illuminated Limp home mode you are advised to have your car serviced at an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible Continued driving without this problem being corrected might cause serious further damage to your car and create unsafe driving conditions The operator should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise e g apply the brakes disengage transmission turn off the ignition etc Instruments and controls 53 This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel injection or ignition system The car may still be driven with care and with some what diminished performance see page 149 The car should be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from arising B Indicator fuel This light comes on when there is less than about 2 5 gallons 10 liters of fuel left in the tank NOTE If the car runs out of fuel air can be drawn in with the fuel which in turn can cause the catalytic converter to be damaged by overheating 54 Instruments and controls CRUISE Indicator cruise control This light shows when the cruise control system Is
124. ervice Starting and driving 155 Engine Break In Period Pistons bores and bearings need time to obtain uniform wear resistant surfaces If anew engine is driven too hard this grad ual process of bedding in will not be possi ble and the life of the engine will be short ened During the first 1 200 miles 2 000 km do not exceed 5 000 rpm In addition refrain from driving the car at full throttle other than for brief instances during the first 1 800 miles 3 000 km Wearing in new brake pads New brake pads take time to bed in about 90 miles 150 km if the car is driven largely under stop and go conditions or about 300 miles 500 km of highway driving To extend the useful life of the pads avoid hard braking as much as possible during this period 156 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 To change gear fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly It is inadvisable to drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as this can increase the wear on the transmission When changing down from 5th to 4th gear ease the gear lever straight back without applying any lateral pressure This will pre vent 2nd gear being engaged by mistake which can result in overreving and pos
125. ery other second after the 10 seconds period has elapsed Window glass sensor The car alarm system incorporates a sensor that monitors the window glass for the sound of breakage The sensor is fitted inside the rear dome light To avoid false alarms such as the alarm being triggered by noise from passers by when the windows have been left open or when children or pets are left inside the car the sensor can be temporarily disabled To disable the sensor To disable the sensor first turn off the igni tion and remove the key from the switch Next press and hold the NIGHT PANEL button until DOOR ALARM ONLY appears on the SID and a chime sounds The car alarm must now be activated within three minutes or the glass sensor will become active again The glass sensor will be enabled again automatically when the car is next unlocked The sensor can also be enabled again by repeating the procedure for disabling it When the sensor has been enabled FULL THEFT ALARM will appear on the SID If a fault is detected in the glass sensor SERVICE THEFT ALARM will appear on the SID immobilizer When the key is inserted in the ignition a signal is sent to the receiver If the signal is verified the engine can be started Each time the key is removed from the igni tion the electronic immobilizer is activated This means that the car cannot be started without the correct key inserted in the igni tion and the imm
126. es 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 Security 37 Security WOOK S siiin 38 Central locking 38 Car alarm 38 Security Door handle Doors Door handles Pull the handle to open the door If the door is stuck e g if frozen hold the handle from above to secure a better grip Central locking Leaving children or pets unattended ina locked car is dangerous It is also danger ous to leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key A child or others could be badly injured or even killed Key Remote control The key unit consists of a mechanical key with integrated remote control The mechanical key is used for manual locking and unlocking The remote control is used for remote lock ing and unlocking The key fits all the car s locks The key supplied with the car has a code number on a black plastic tag that needs to be quoted for ordering additional keys You should therefore make a careful note of the number The key contains a unique electronic code for your car When the key is inserted in the ignition the code is checked If it matches the car can be started Key Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk 9 5 Sedan Unlocking the tailgate 9 5 Wagon Two keys are
127. esearch Octane Number The average of these two values is the octane rating of the gasoline as it appears on the pump at a retail gas station This value is sometimes referred to as the Anti Knock Index AKI or the Average Octane Number AON To avoid deposit formation on the fuel injec tors which can cause poor driveability use only quality gasolines that contain deter gents and corrosion inhibitors Because gasolines sold at retail gas stations vary in their composition and quality you should switch to a different brand if you begin expe riencing driveability and or hard starting problems shortly after refueling your car In recent years a variety of fuel additives and alcohols or oxygenates have been blended with gasoline These types of gasolines may be found in all parts of the United States and Canada but particularly in geographic areas and cities that have high carbon mon oxide levels Saab approves the use of such reformulated gasolines in its products which help in reducing pollution from all motor vehicles provided that the following Starting and driving 153 blending percentages are met by such fuels e Up to 10 ethanol by volume with corro sion inhibitors e Up to 15 MTBE by volume methyl ter tiary butyl ether e Up to 5 methanol by volume with an equal amount of a suitable co solvent and added corrosion inhibitors Other less common fuel additives used by some gasoline dealers are a
128. families meet applicable EPA Federal Standards California State Stan dards and Canadian Federal Standards and are equipped with the following systems e Sequential multiport fuel injection system e Three way catalytic converter e Crankcase emissions control system e Evaporative emission control system e On Board diagnostic OBD II system Car care and technical information Emission control systems The systems for controlling emissions to the atmosphere require regular checking and adjustment at the intervals specified in the service program In addition to meeting the exhaust emission regulations and thereby helping to keep the environment clean a correctly tuned engine will also give maximum fuel economy Saab Trionic engine management system The Saab Trionic engine management system is a unique Saab development that combines sequential multiport fuel injection electronic distributorless ignition and turbo charger boost pressure control into one sys tem The Trionic engine control module ECM monitors many different engine parameters such as e Intake manifold pressure e Intake air temperature e Crankshaft position e Engine coolant temperature e Throttle position and e The oxygen content of the exhaust gases The ECM receives information regarding engine knocking from a sophisticated feed back function in the ignition discharge unit By processing all of this information the Tri onic system ca
129. first Con tinue pulling the loop until the entire rear seat cushion is raised 4 Fold the narrow section right of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle on the right hand side 5 Fold the wide section of the backrest forward in the corresponding manner 6 Adjust the front seats for optimal driving passenger comfort Interior equipment and trunk 135 Safety belt located in its belt clip The safety belts for the outer seating positions should be put in their respective belt clips near the backrest to prevent them from being pinched when the rear seat is raised to the upright position Alternative location of the parcel shelf if this is removed e Folded up on the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment e On edge behind the backrests of the front seats 136 Interior equipment and trunk e Do not travel in the back seat without ensuring that the head restraint is set at a suitable height e Never allow anyone to sit on a folded backrest e Always be aware of the risk of pinching when handling moving parts of the seating e Never place heavy objects on the parcel shelf There is always a danger of loose objects flying about and causing injury if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in a crash e Make sure that the backrests are locked when they are folded back upright Check that the two red warning indication flags are fully down This indicates that the backrests are locked e Check that the
130. for the bolts and wheel to be seated correctly Lower the car and tighten the wheel bolts to the correct torque in the sequence shown opposite pairs Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Do not overtighten the bolts using a per cussion nut tightener not only can this damage the wheels but it can also make it impossible to undo the bolts using the wheel wrench in the car s toolkit NOTE When refitting wheel covers where applicable make sure that the valve protrudes through the hole in the wheel cover 8 Check tighten the wheel bolts after a few miles Tightening torque Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm 230 Car care and technical information Tightening sequence wheel bolts If the car has been driven for several years exclusively with alloy wheels and steel wheels are now fitted the bolt hole threads in the brake hubs should be cleaned before the thinner steel wheels are fitted Grit salt and rust can clog the inner threads making it impossible to achieve the correct tightening torque Removing the wheel cover Flat spotting All tires get hot especially on long journeys or when the car is driven hard After the car has been parked with hot tires and the tires have cooled down a flat spot can appear in the tire where it is in contact with the ground The same can occur if the car has not been mov
131. fore the SAHR does not need to be replaced after a minor rear end crash The head restraint can be raised or lowered and is adjustable in various positions e Raising grasp the head restraint on both sides and pull it straight up e Lowering press the catch on the left hand side of the attaching point and press down the head restraint Rear seat head restraints 9 5 Sedan The rear head restraints have three adjustment positions for passenger comfort They can also be folded down to increase the driver s rearward vision when the seat is unoccupied 9 5 Wagon The height of the rear head restraints can be adjusted by depressing the catch on the left hand collar in the same way as the front head restraints Child safety e NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front e Children must always be suitably restrained in the car All child restraints and booster seats are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by the lap belt of a lap shoulder belt or LATCH If the child restraint is not properly secured a child can be injured in a crash e Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag e According to crash statistics the BACK SEAT is SAFER for properly restrained children than the front seat e Sit as far back as possible from the air bag Car safety tips e Never leave your children unattended in a car even for a short time Children can suffer heat stroke per haps die in a
132. from the car It may be of interest in this context to learn that the refrigerant used in the Saab 9 5 s ACC systems R134a contains neither CFCs nor any other chlorine compounds 238 Car care and technical information 1 A pillar trim PP PP EPDM Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene 2 Windshield trim PP PP EPDM Acrylonitrile styrene acrylic 3 Seals EPDM plastic 4 C pillar trim ABS Ethylene propylene rubber 5 Rear light cluster PMMA Polyamide plastic 6 Rear bumper cellular core expanded PP Polycarbonate plastic sheathing PP EPDM Polyethylene 7 Side window casing PP EPDM Polymethyl methacrylate 8 Fuel tank PE Acetal plastic 9 Side trim PVC Polyphenylene oxide plastic 10 A pillar upholstery trim PC ABS textile Polypropylene 11 Rearview mirror ABS Polyurethane 12 Sill scuff plate PP EPDM Polyvinyl chloride 13 Wheel arch liner PP 14 Wheel cover PA 15 Direction indicator lamp lens PMMA 16 Washer fluid reservoir PE 17 Front spoiler PP EPDM 18 Front bumper cellular core expanded PP sheathing grille PP EPDM 19 Fan shroud PP 20 Scuttle panel finisher PC ASA Headlight aiming Before checking adjusting the headlight aiming switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off The vehicle has a visual optical headlight aiming system equipped with vertical aiming device The aim has been pre
133. function This function also includes the door mirrors Adjust the seat and door mirrors To save the settings press and hold the M button and at the same time press one of the preselect buttons 1 2 or 3 The SID will chime to confirm that the settings have been saved To recall the programmed settings press the appropriate preset button whereupon the seat and mirrors will be adjusted auto matically To change the settings stored in a preset button adjust the seat and mirrors as before and save the new settings by pressing M and the appropriate preset button To facilitate reversing the passenger side door mirror can be tilted down automati cally e g to show the curb To do this select reverse and press the tiny button adjacent to the door mirror control When you deselect reverse the mirror will return to its original setting automatically see page 123 Interior equipment and trunk 121 Ventilated front seats standard on 9 5 V6 Arc model Ventilated front seats that enhance seating comfort in hot weather are available only on 9 5 V6 Arc models 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 Electric heating front seats option Both front seats have adjustable and ther mostat controlled heating of the seat cush ion and backrest available as an option Heating is ad
134. g towards the rear of the car Make sure the locating pin and the two plastic lugs enter their respective holes Press the lamp housing until it click into place Rear light cluster 9 5 Sedan The bulbs for the lamps in the rear light clus ter are accessed from the luggage compart ment 1 Lower the flap secured with catches 2 Squeeze the two plastic lugs and remove the bulb holder 3 The bulb has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 4 Change the bulb Trunk lid light and taillights Rear light clusters 1 Direction indicators 2 Taillights 3 Stop lights and taillights 4 Reversing lights 5 Rear fog light 6 High mounted brake light Car care and technical information 209 9 5 Sedan Before changing bulbs in the trunk you must first release the trim at the foot of the trunk This involves removing the handle and the three trim fasteners studs 1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the tailgate 2 Using the peg in the top of the screw driver handle push in the button in the center of the studs 3 Remove the studs Changing bulbs 1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug and the electrical connection and with draw the lamp holder 210 Car care and technical information 2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 3 Change the bulb Refitting the trim 1 Reset the studs by pushing back the center buttons so tha
135. g any suspension components 170 Starting and driving Economical motoring Factors affecting fuel consumption Fuel consumption is greatly affected by the general driving conditions the way in which the car is driven and at what speeds the weather the state of the road the condition of the car etc Breaking in Fuel consumption may be somewhat higher during the break in period the first 3 000 4 000 miles 5 000 7 000 km than stated under Technical data Weather conditions Fuel consumption can be as much as 10 lower in summer than in winter The higher consumption in cold weather is explained by the longer time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature and for the transmission and wheel bearings to warm up Fuel economy is also affected by the distance driven short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km do not give the engine enough time to reach normal temperature Strong winds can also affect fuel consump tion 20 C 4 F 0 C 32 F 20 C 68 F km Percentage increase in fuel consumption of engine starting from cold compared to engine at normal temperature How to read the graph on the right If fuel consumption with the engine at normal temperature is 28 mpg 101 100 km the actual fuel consumption 3 miles 5 km after the engine has started from cold will be 23 5 mpg 121 100 km at outside temp of 68 F 20 C increase of 20 17 7 mpg 161 100
136. g light will go off automatically when the engine is switched off When the fog light is next needed it will have to be switched on manually again The rear fog light consists of one light so it should not be mistaken for brake lights Make sure you are familiar with the appli cable provincial state law regarding the use of rear fog lights In poor visibility avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front If the vehicle stops suddenly you may be unable to avoid acrash and therefore risk injury to yourself and others 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 63 In daylight or other equally bright light the instrument and switch illumination is auto matically extinguished Turn signal and lane change indica tors 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 The stalk also has an intermediate spring loaded position that is useful for sig nalling when changing lanes or passing The respective indicator lights on the instru ment panel flash at the same frequency as the direction indicators Instruments and controls 67 Turn signal and lane change indica
137. g the selector lever from D to 4 will effect a change down to 4th gear which will give better engine braking Do not move the selector to position 4 at speeds in excess of 90 mph 150 km h 3 Position 3 is recommended in hilly country as it provides effective engine braking Normal gear changing up and down between 1st and 3rd gear will take place automatically Fourth and 5th gears are locked out Do not move the selector to position 3 at speeds in excess of 70 mph 110 km h 162 Starting and driving L Select position L if you wish to drive in 1st or 2nd gear This provides maximum engine braking The transmission shifts down from 2nd to 1st if the speed of the car drops below 20 mph 35 km h If the gear selector lever is moved from position D to L a change down to 4th gear will occur at about 110 mph 180 km h It will then change down to 3rd gear at 80 mph 130 km h to 2nd gear at 45 mph 75 km h and 1st at 20 mph 35 km h Manual gear changing is not recommended on slippery roads e Do not move the selector to position 4 at speeds in excess of 90 mph 150 km h e Do not move the selector to position 3 at speeds in excess of 70 mph 110 km h Adaptive gear change patterns Adaptive gear change patterns are selected automatically depend ing on the engine load and the present temperature of the transmis sion The function is available in Normal and Sport modes The changes occur at a higher engi
138. ghway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to noti fying Saab Cars USA Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a Safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Saab Cars USA Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government If you live in Canada and believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Canada at Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario K1G 3J2 In addition to notifying Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you will notify us In Canada please call our Saab Customer Assistance Centre at 1 800 263 1999 Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 3 4 27 NS 1 s 0 1 min x1000 7 IB603 Specifications Engine Oll ssscssssseesees Engine variant 0 000 Electrical system
139. h a trailer attached A Indicator TCS ESP OFF n option certain models iam only The indicator light goes on when the Elec tronic Stability Program Traction Control System is switched off with the TCS ESP button IMPORTANT the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is started see page 167 The indicator light also goes on when there is a fault in the system In this case the light cannot be turned off by means of the TCS ESP button If a fault is indicated have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer See also Traction Control System TCS on page 167 and Electronic Stability Pro gram ESP on page 168 Instruments and controls 55 A Indicator TCS ESP option certain models 2 only The TCS ESP indicator light is located in the tachometer and will be illuminated when TCS ESP regulation is occurring i e when there is insufficient traction between the tires and the road surface to provide the grip required for the acceleration called for The driver can also sense that the engine is not responding normally to the accelerator Operation of the TCS ESP indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road and that extra care should be taken by the driver In normal driving the TCS ESP will help to improve both ride comfort and safety but must not be regarded as a system to enable the driver to drive at or maintain a higher rate of speed The same precautions for
140. he Car goTracks Place the tie down eyes as far forward and as far back as possible on the CargoTracks The side netting should be attached to the two tie down eyes which are included in the Elastic cargo net for lighter objects accessory kit and to two of the eyes mounted on the right hand CargoTrack on the floor The cargo bolts load straps and elastic nets are stored in the two floor lockers on the right and left hand side of the luggage com partment The lockers are opened by lifting the respective fabric loop Do not place any objects so that the demisting and antenna elements on the inside of the window could be damaged Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net 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 2 Pull the cargo net out directly back wards 3 Snap the net s two fasteners into the two fixing points on the roof 4 Make sure that the hooks on the nets own storage cassette fit against the net mesh Interior equipment and trunk 139 e The cargo in the luggage compart ment must be anchored properly even if the cargo net is correctly in position The only purpose of the netis to prevent objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy brak ing or in the event of a crash Ta
141. he crank shaft pulley The Poly V belt also drives the water pump the A C compressor and the steering servo pump Serious damage can be done to the car s electrical system if an alternator lead is disconnected while the engine is running The belt tension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner See also page 51 Warning charging Routing of the Poly V belt 4 cylinder engine Car care and technical information Routing of the Poly V belt 3 0t V6 201 IB543 202 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 If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Changing the windshield wiper Cleaning adjusting the washer jets blades Lift the wiper arm off the windshield f Washer jets 1 Depress the catch The washer jets can be adjusted and if to free it from the wiper arm and then lift it off the arm Washers The washer fluid reservoir holds 6 4 quarts 6 liters When WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW comes up on the SID the reservoir is down to about 1 quart 1 liter of fluid Add at least 50 of washer fluid to water to pre vent freezing and for effective cleaning Ta
142. he engine to normal temperature and check the oil level Drain plug and oil filter 4 cylinder engine Drain plug and oil filter 3 0t V6 Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently 5000 mile intervals 8 000 km if any one of the fol lowing conditions apply to the car e Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent stop and go driving Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer or use a car rier on top of your vehicle If the vehicle is used for delivery ser vice police taxi or other commercial applications Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri ous skin disorders Avoid prolonged skin contact when ever possible Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water after any contact Keep oil out of reach of children Do not touch the turbocharger or manifold These get very hot when the engine has been running Do not spill oil on hot parts of the engine as this could cause afire Used engine oil is particularly flammable Protect the environment Do not dis pose of oil in the ground or down a drain Dispose of all used oil and oil fil ters at an appropriate disposal facility Car care and technical information Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and t
143. he front and which is the rear roof carrier Place the cross members on the roof rails on their respective sides of the center supports The cross members must not be placed beyond the front or rear joint on the rail Ensure that the dis tance between the cross members is at least 28 inches 700 mm If a roof box is to be fitted the cross members must be positioned so that the tailgate can be opened fully without hit ting the roof box Using your thumb press the bracket so that it lies snugly against the outside of the roof rail Make sure that the roof car riers are seated centrally on the rubber spacers and that these sit correctly on the roof rail Pull the soacers down slightly on the inside of the roof rail Center the roof carriers so that they pro trude equally on both sides Tighten the roof carriers by hand Ensure that the tightening knobs are upright once the roof carriers have been tightened Make sure the roof carriers are securely in place Starting and driving 177 178 Starting and driving Driving with a load The driving characteristics of the car are affected by the way it is loaded Place heavy loads as far forward and as low as possible in the trunk Secure the load to the tie downs see page 134 The load should be such that the car s total weight or axle weight are not exceeded see page 248 Heavy loads mean that the car s center of gravity is further back As a result the c
144. he rear center vents can be closed to prevent warm air being distrib uted at face height Settings when HI selected e Maximum heat Air distribution to windshield and floor Recirculation OFF even if manually selected before e Fan high speed e Settings shown on ACC display Settings when LO selected e Maximum cooling A C compressor will run even if ECON manually selected before Air distribution through panel vents e Fan maximum speed Recirculation ON Settings shown on ACC display Instruments and controls 75 Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings Ifa manual function is selected it will be locked in but other functions 1 AUTO will be controlled automatically KERTI The selected temperature is always maintained automatically A C compressor OFF No cooling of inlet air Temperature air distribution and fan speed still under automatic control 3 1 AUTO Z ic ailll Temperature air distribution fan speed and recirculation will all be controlled automatically In falling temperatures the A C compressor is switched off at 32 F 0 C ACC system OFF In rising temperatures the A C compressor is Fan OFF switched on at 41 F 5 C A C compressor OFF If at the start the outside air temperature is 32 41 F Warm air OFF 0 5 C the A C compressor is switched off Air distribution selections locked in current settings Recirculation can be selected manually
145. here is a tendency for the inner front wheel to rotate faster than the other wheels On overtaking In normal driving the TCS system will help to improve the safety of the car but it does not mean that the car can be driven faster The same care and pru dence normally applied should be dis played on cornering and when driving on slippery roads Starting and driving 167 TCS OFF The E indicator on the main instrument panel will come on e Ifa fault has been detected and the system has therefore been switched off e If there is a fault in the ABS system e If the system has been switched off man ually The indicator light will also come on for 4 seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON while an internal system check is per formed TCS indicator The indicator light will come on for 4 seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON while an internal system check is per formed The light in the tachometer comes on when the system is operative i e when the wheels are not rotating at the same speed The fact that the TCS system is operative indicates that the limit for grip has been exceeded and that the driver must exert greater care 168 Starting and driving Turning the TCS off The TCS is switched on automatically when the engine is started The system can be switched off manually by the TCS button whereupon A on the main instrument panel will come on The TCS system cannot be swi
146. heric 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 the seat see page 120 The mirrors are heated and the heating comes on and goes off with the rear window heater The mirror glass can also be adjusted man ually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction Door mirror folded in The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked They can also be fully retracted for parking in tight spaces such as on the car deck of a ferry Remember to fold them out again before driving off Take care not to trap your fingers between the door and the mirror when folding the mirror out again The door mirrors should be fully retracted before the car enters an automatic car wash 124 Button for angling passenger s mirror down on reversing Cars equipped with a programmable drivers seat also have the ability to angle the passenger s mirror down when revers ing e g for a better view of the curb After selecting reverse press the tiny button adjacent to the doormirror switch to tilt the mirror The mirror will be reset automatically when reverse gear is deselected Interior equipment and trunk Rearview mirror with auto dimming function The interior rearview mirror has two sen sors one forward facing and one rear fac ing The system is activated when the fo
147. his button only for true emergencies White dot button Press this button at the end of a call You ll hear the words OnStar Request Ended Also press this button to answer a call from the OnStar Center or cancel a call if one of the other buttons is accidentally pressed This button is also used to access OnStar Per sonal Calling services which are described on page 110 System status light Solid Green Indicates the OnStar system in the vehicle is powered ON and ready to make calls or receive calls from the OnStar Center Blinking Green The light blinks green to indicate a call is being connected or in progress If you notice this light blinking while you are not on a call press the White dot button Red This signals that your OnStar system may not be functioning properly Press the OnStar button to attempt to con tact an OnStar advisor If the connection is made the advisor will assist you in making sure your 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 107 The OnStar Center is the heart of your ser vice staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week with knowledgeable OnStar advisors Even on weekends and holidays there is always someone ready to help OnStar uses sophisticated Global Position ing System GPS satellites to locate your Saab and wireless technology to provide the commun
148. housed in the fuse box under the hood These fuses can be checked in the same way as the other fuses The Maxi fuses are designed to protect the car s electrical system from being dam aged Each Maxi fuse protects a number of electrical circuits and functions and there fore has ahigher rating amperage than the standard fuses No spare Maxi fuses are supplied with the car lf a Maxi fuse blows it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer Car care and technical information DICE TWICE DICE Dashboard Integrated Central Elec tronics TWICE Theft Warning Central Electronics DICE and TWICE are electronic control modules that monitor and control a variety of functions including DICE controls among other things e Front lights and interior lighting e Instrument illumination e Intermittent wiper operation e Electric heating of rear window and door mirrors e Cooling fans TWICE controls among other things e Central locking e Car alarm Anti theft system e Engine immobilizer e Autochecking of lights e Electric heating of rear seat e Safety belt reminder e Electrically adjustable passenger seat 217 The DICE and TWICE control modules are linked to a data bus which is basically an information carrier that allows information to be exchanged between all the control mod ules and components connected
149. ications link and seamless inte gration into your Saab This system allows the OnStar advisors to pinpoint your Saab s location precisely This way advisors can provide you with a range of helpful services to protect you and your Saab Plus with the Premium Services Plan included for 12 months with your Saab advisors can also access an extensive database to assist you with directions making reservations and other convenience services New retail deliveries only OnStar Telematics 108 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 from outside your Saab youcan call OnStar toll free at 1 888 4 OnStar 1 888 466 7827 Remember to have your Personal Identification Number PIN handy Automatic Notification A priority signal will be sent to the OnStar Center with your exact location if an airbag deploys Vehicle electrical system and cellular service must be operable Your personal identification number PIN When you signed up with OnStar you were asked to provide a Personal Identification Number PIN You ll need your PIN to access many of OnStar s services If for example your vehicle has been stolen an OnStar advisor will ask for your PIN in order to provide assistance Changing your PIN is eas
150. ill help you with the ser vices in your plan Inoperative if battery is discharge or dis connected OnStar is powered by your vehicle s battery and will not operate if the battery is dis charged or disconnected Potentially inoperative if vehicle is ina crash If your vehicle is in a crash some compo nents could be damaged or disconnected potentially rendering OnStar inoperative Your onboard OnStar System consists of three buttons OnStar Services Button Press this button and you are connected to an OnStar advi sor You will hear a chime fol lowed by the words Connecting to OnStar Allow 20 30 seconds for initial con nection to the OnStar Call Cen ter An advisor will then help you with any of the services included in your OnStar plan If cellular service is unavail able OnStar will generate a fast busy tone The OnStar sys tem will retry calls a number of times before returning to the ready mode To cancel the automatic dialing press the White dot button Emergency button In an emergency press this button to connect with an OnStar advisor Your call will be given the highest priority and you will hear a tone fol lowed by the words Connect ing to OnStar Emergency An advisor will locate your Saab find out what kind of assistance you require and contact the nearest emergency services provider who can dispatch ambulance fire police or other emergency services Please use t
151. illion service listings including hotels res taurants gas stations dealerships hospi tals ATMs and airports more than 250 service categories in all OnStar advisors can even assist you with hotel and restau rant reservations All Saab models come with a full year of Premium Ser vice New retail deliveries only 110 OnStar Telematics Concierge services From the simple to the extraordinary OnStar Concierge is always ready to help Whether it s tickets to that hard to get play oreven complete planning of your next vacation OnStar Concierge can make all the arrangements you need at home or on the road There is no additional cost to you for the efforts of the OnStar Concierge You will not pay more than retail value for goods and services or current market value for tickets specialty items or unique ser vices For your convenience they will bill your credit card for any purchases and or shipping you authorize Additional Services Personal Calling As an OnStar Safety and Security Plan or Premium Services Plan subscriber you have access to OnStar Personal Calling OnStar Personal Calling provides you with a nationwide wireless phone service in your Saab that you can activate simply by press ing a button and using your voice You can use Personal Calling in your Saab to place or to receive calls The voice activated system will dial the number Your party will answer through your stereo speakers W
152. 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 Fitting the locking strap on the center arm rest Saab 9 5 Sedan not needed on Wagon The locking strap is standard equipment in certain markets Integrated booster seat accessory The integrated booster seat in the back is intended for children weighing 33 80 Ibs 15 36 kg and between 38 and 54 inches 97 and 137 cm tall When seated in the integrated booster seat the child must wear the standard three point safety belt Whatever the age or weight of the child it is vital that the safety belt be worn correctly The seat should always be kept clean and intact to ensure that it continues to function as intended Folding down 1 Pull the opening strap on the side of the booster seat outwards to release the catch securing the seat 2 Fold down the booster seat cushion by grasping the upper edge and pulling out wards Fastening the safety belt A N WARNING Never wear a safety belt with the diagonal strap positioned behind your back or slipped off the shoulder and under your arm e Seat the child well back in the seat snug against the backrest Pull out the safety belt smoothly and insert the tongue in the lock Check that it is securely fastened Ensur
153. ion has already set in e g as a result of stone chip damage use a pointed knife to scrape off all surface rust If possi ble the damaged area should be taken back to the bare metal The metal should then be primed with two thin coats of primer applied by brush After the primer has dried apply several thin layers of topcoat enamel until the surface of the repaired area is flush with the surround ing paintwork Stir both primer and touch up enamel thor oughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next Surface treatment composition Body panel Phosphate coating Cathodic ED 28 um Intermediate coat 35 um Metallic base 15 um NOOR WND Zinc certain panel sections only 7 5 um Clear enamel solid enamel 40 um Car care and technical information 235 Two coat enamel As the name implies two coat enamel is applied in two operations The first coat the base color contains the pigment metal flakes and binder The second coat consists of aclear enamel which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con taminants Touch up stone chip damage as follows 1 Thoroughly clean the damaged area 2 Apply the primer base color and finally the enamel To achieve the best finish apply two or three coats of primer Anti corrosion treatment The entire car is corrosion protected at the factory in different stages by an electrolytic immersion
154. ion in the boost pressure is asign that the wastegate is functioning and is perfectly safe for the engine NOTE If constant knocking occurs every time a load is put on the engine this indicates a malfunction in the system Have the car checked without delay by an authorized Saab dealer If the engine is being run with the car ona rolling road or dynamometer to ensure adequate cooling air must be blown into the engine compartment and under the car at a rate equivalent to the ram air effect that would be obtained at the corre sponding road speed Important considerations with cata lytic converters Use only unleaded gasoline Leaded gas oline is detrimental to the catalyst and oxygen sensor and will seriously impair the function of the catalytic converter The catalytic converter is an emission con trol device incorporated in the car s exhaust system It consists of a metal canister with a honeycomb insert the cells of which have walls coated in a catalytic layer mixture of precious metals To ensure that the catalytic converter con tinues to function properly and also to avoid damage to the converter and its associated components the following points must be observed e Have the car serviced regularly in accor dance with the service program The fuel and ignition systems are particularly important in this context e Always be alert to any misfiring of the engine not running on all cylinders and
155. ith OnStar Personal Calling you can enjoy the simplicity of a one touch wireless connection Whether you are placing or receiving a call once you press the button you never have to take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road The ease of the hands free communication service allows you to enjoy an even greater level of safety security and convenience while driv ing This new service is not yet available in all areas Complete availability in the U S is anticipated in 2001 For system limitations and details call OnStar at 1 800 ONSTAR 7 Availability in Canada was undetermined at time of publication Please contact your local dealer in Canada Signing Up for Personal Calling As an OnStar subscriber the Personal Call ing capability is already built into your Saab s OnStar hardware In order to use this service an OnStar advisor must set up your cellular account You must also pro vide a credit card in order to establish your prepaid cellular account Usage charges will be deducted from this prepaid account of units Units are easily replenished using the credit card on file at 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 e Press the OnStar button in your Saab e Inform the advisor that you would like to sign up for Personal Calling e The advisor will set up
156. itted 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 Technical data Tone controls Bass Treble Power output Premium Prestige Radio module Radio system Number of presets FM AM Frequency range FM AM Tuning steps Automatic seek tuning Manual tuning 10 dB at 100 Hz 10 dB at 10 000 Hz 150 W 110 W at 1 THD total har monic distortion and 13 5 V 200 W 150 W at 1 THD total har monic distortion and 13 5 V PLL dual synthesizer tuner 3X6 2x6 87 9 107 9 MHz 530 1710 kHz FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz FM 200 kHz AM 10 kHz Saab 9 5 Audio System 101 Frequency range FM Distortion FM Cassette player Fast forward rewind Frequency range Wow and flutter Signal to noise ratio Dolby B C NR effect CD player and CD changer 1 bit system and 8 x oversampling Frequency range Distortion Dynamics CD changer capacity 40 15000 Hz 1 dB lt 0 5 lt 120 seconds C 60 40 16000 Hz 2 dB 0 2 WRMS 45 dB 8 16 dB 20 20000 Hz 0 5 dB lt 0 008 gt 80 dB 1 kHz 6 discs e These specifications comply with the new IHF Standard e Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to alter specifications and design without prior notice e Dolby noise reduction is produced under licence
157. ity _ 250 Wiper washer control stalk _ 70 Washer fluid topping up ___ 203 Washer jets 203 Manual transmission Automatic transmission Jump starting Manual transmission oil Battery Automatic transmission fluid Battery charge Engine compartment 3 0t V6 Warning labels V ILN number Engine number Gearbox number Color code Power steering Steering fluid grade Ignition system Drive belts Spark plugs Catalytic converter Important considerations for driving Turbo unit Engine technical data Engine description Brakes and braking Engine oil level checking ABS brakes Engine oil changing Brake system Engine oil specification Brake fluid Brake pads Fuse panels Changing a fuse Table of fuses Relays Engine temperature gauge _ Driving in hot weather Driving in cold climate Coolant Cooling system capacity _ Wiper washer control stalk _ Washer fluid topping up __ Washer jets Automatic transmission Jump starting Automatic transmission fluid Battery Battery charge 57 173 171 196 250 70 203 203 8 Warning labels A C system Refrigerant at high pressure Always drain the A C system before undoing any connections Failure to follow prescribed procedures can result in injury System to be serviced by authorized personnel only See Workshop Service Manual for correct pro cedures The A C system complies with SAE J639 Refrigerant 875 g of R134a Refrigeration oil 145 cc of P
158. journey in cold weather you should check the following e That the wiper blades have not become frozen to the windshield glass e Brush any snow away from the air intake for the heater system opening between hood and windshield e It may be advisable to lubricate the door lock cylinder use molybdenum disulphide MoS to prevent its freezing If the lock has frozen take care not to break the key or use the remote control heat it first or spray it with de icer e Periodically during the winter add gaso line anti freeze to the fuel to dispel any condensation in the fuel tank which could freeze and cause problems inthe system Keep the tank well filled to reduce the risk of condensation forming If the car is parked outside in freezing weather fuel additives gasoline anti freeze will not do any good as it cannot remove water that has already fro zen Park the car in a warm place so that any ice that may have built up melts then add gasoline anti freeze when filling up the tank Condensation is caused by changes in the outdoor temperature or by the car being parked alternately in a garage and outside It is particularly important when the roads are slippery that the brakes and tires be in good condition 172 Starting and driving e Check the anti freeze in the engine cool ant see page 196 The car s trip computer will warn you when there is a risk of slippery conditions For fur ther information on this func
159. justable in three stages In position 0 it is turned off Electrically heated seat cushions in the rear seat option Electrically heated seat cushions for the two outer seats in the rear are available as an option The ON OFF control button for the cushion heating is located on the back of the center console The warming up time varies with the tem perature outside The button has an integral indicator that is illuminated when the heating is on 122 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 Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off WARNING Horn Never adjust the steering wheel unless The horn is sounded by pressing the central the car is stationary part of the steering wheel Press closest to the steering wheel rim To adjust the steering wheel Interior equipment and trunk 123 Rearview mirror 1 Day position 2 Night position Rearview mirrors The rear view mirror has day night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror Adjust the mirror in day position Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror Door mirrors The passenger side door mirror is of the wide angle asp
160. k 4 cylinder engine 4 cylinder 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 this can lead to excessive oil consumption The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 1 05 qts 1 liter When necessary add oil of the recom mended grade via the dipstick tube 193 Engine oil dipstick and filler cap 3 0t V6 3 0t V6 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 this can lead to excessive oil consumption The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 1 05 qts 1 liter When necessary add oil of the recom mended grade via the dipstick tube 194 Car care and technical information Oil changing The engine oil must be changed in accor dance with the service program see page 244 Oil volume and grade see page 251 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 Take care as the oil may be hot 2 After the oil has been drained unscrew and remove the oil filter 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand 4 Refit the drain plug with a new washer 5 Fill with new engine oil Run t
161. k become trapped when the backrest is Check that it is securely fastened folded down or raised see page 132 Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the eck Bnd sul he belt upwards e eara Cargo Nas t0 DS pieced ON a Seal the shoulder to tighten the lap strap The lap strap should lie low over the hips it must be properly secured with the safety belt This reduces the risk of the cargo being thrown about during The diagonal part should lie as far in on the hard braking or a possible crash shoulder as possible which could cause personal injury To release the belt press the red button on Check that the belt is not twisted or the belt lock lying against sharp edges See page 232 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc Safety 17 Each belt assembly must only be used by A N WARNING one occupant it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occu Safety belts are designed to bear upon pant s lap the bony structure of the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis chest and shoulders as applicable wearing the lap portion of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from oper ating to remove slack or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as
162. k that the lock system has operated properly To do so check that the interior locking but tons are all down If not unlock and relock the car again security 45 Panic function In the car alarm system is a function called Panic function To activate panic function e 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 These actions will trigger the alarm hazard warning lights and siren To deactivate panic function e Push one of the buttons on the key push the LOCK switch in the center console turn the key in the driver s door or turn the ignition to ON When the panic function is activated the car will be locked unlocked depending upon which button was pushed When the ignition is ON the panic function cannot be activated 46 Security Overview of functions Locking activation Unlocking deactivation Unlocking deactivation of trunklid tailgate alarm Alarm triggered Window glass sensor Key Hazard warning lights flash once and the horn chirps once The LED will come on for 10 seconds Hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn chirps twice The LED will come on for two seconds Hazard warning lights flash three times and the horn chirps three times The LED will flash three times per second for 10 seconds Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min Siren wails fo
163. ke care not to spill washer fluid concen trate onto hot surfaces as this constitutes a fire hazard Washer fluid filler cap Car care and technical information The headlights have high pressure washers 203 204 Car care and technical information Changing bulbs Before changing a bulb in the engine bay switch off the engine to avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off Xenon headlights are high tension and must therefore be changed at an authorized Saab workshop Work involving high tension components is potentially lethal e Since the headlight lenses are made of plastic rinse dried on dirt with water and allow it time to soften up before cleaning the lenses Avoid rubbing the lenses when dry and never use solvents e Use de icer spray instead of scraping the ice off Check that the new bulb is working when finished Some bulbs are of the Long Life type Make sure the same type is fitted when changing one of these Headlight aiming see page 239 e Do not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W since the head light reflector and the wiring of the car are not designed for a higher wattage e Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb to avoid possi ble short circuiting Xenon headlight certain models only Xenon headlights produce roughly twice as much light as halogen bulbs and have a signific
164. ke extra care when tipping the wide section of the rear seat forwards if the car has a pull out cargo net on the rear of the backrest Make sure that no one Attaching the cargo net to the roof is injured by the cargo net s storage cassette on the right hand side where the backrest is already folded The pull out cargo net can also be used when the whole rear seat is folded There are two front attachment points in the roof for this purpose Removing the cargo net storage cas sette 1 Fold down the entire rear seat see page 135 2 Push the cassette to the right Hooks on the net s storage cassette 140 Sliding floor accessory 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 Always use the car s regular cargo anchoring when transporting a cargo Provide protection on sharp edges to prevent damage to the anchoring straps The sliding floor must not be changed or modified in any way Put the sliding floor in the folded down position when it is not in use Interior equipment and trunk Setting up the sliding floor Setting up 1 Lift up the floor 2 Fold out the support wheels 3 Set the floor down on the support wheels The function of the sliding floor is to facilitate loading and unl
165. kes 60 mph 100 km h Trailer with brakes Maximum weight 3500 Ibs 1588 kg Trailer without brakes Maximum weight 1000 Ibs 450 kg Maximum load on ball hitch 165 Ibs 75 kg The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Saab Automobile AB Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer soeeds and weights see page 173 250 Specifications Engine 4 cylinder 3 0t V6 Cylinder bores Stroke 4 cylinder engine 3 0t V6 Swept volume 4 cylinder engine 3 0t V6 Idling speed 4 cylinder 3 0t V6 Antifreeze Coolant capacity 4 cylinder 3 0t V6 Four cylinders twin overhead cam shafts 16 valves and two balancer shafts V 6 engine double overhead cam shafts on each cyl inder bank 24 valves 3 54 in 90 mm 3 54 in 90 mm 3 34 in 85 mm 139 7 cu in 2 290 litres 180 6 cu in 2 962 litres 825 rpm 700 rpm Saab approved antifreeze 7 6 qts 7 4 litres 7 4 qts 7 2 litres Fuel Fuel grade Unleaded gasoline AON 87 93 For optimum performance Saab recom mend the following fuel grades 2 3t AON 90 2 3 Turbo Aero and 3 0t V6 AON 93 If AON 90 is used and the ambient temperature is above 77 86 F 25 30 C some decrease in engine power can occur to some extent Fuel tank capacity 18 5 gal 70 litres Engine oil Oil recommendation We recommend the use of oils that are available from your Saab dealer for regular oil changes These oils fulfill
166. km at outside temp of 32 F 0 C increase of 60 14 mpg 201 100 km at outside temp of 4 F 20 C increase of 100 As can be seen both the distance travelled by the car and the outside temperature have a major impact on fuel consumption after the engine has started from cold Thus ifthe car is mainly used for short journeys of 3 5 miles 5 8 km the fuel consumption will be 60 80 higher than normal Driving technique e To obtain the best running economy not only regarding fuel consumption but gen eral wear also regular service is required e High speed unnecessary acceleration heavy braking and much low gear work all gives rise to higher fuel consumption e Frequent gear changing in traffic starting in cold weather the use of studded tires and roof racks and towing a trailer all increase fuel consumption Do not run the engine when the car is sta tionary If idling it willtake much longer before the engine becomes hot Engine wear is greatest during this warming up phase Therefore drive away as soon as possible after the engine is started and avoid high revving Driving in a low gear results in higher fuel consumption than in a high gear because of the higher engine speed for a given road speed Always change up to a higher gear as soon as traffic conditions allow and use the highest gear as much as pos sible e Check the air pressure in the tires once a month Incorrect
167. l appear for 10 seconds after which the display will return to the ear lier one Press CLEAR once to acknowledge a mes sage whereupon it will be cleared from the display It will not be displayed again before the ignition has been switched off and then on again The following messages may be displayed Message See page FRONT LIGHT FAILURE 205 REAR LIGHT FAILURE 209 FOG LIGHT FAILURE 209 BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE 209 WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW 203 FILL COOLANT FLUID 196 REPLACE KEY BATTERY 40 KEY NOT ACCEPTED 47 SERVICE THEFT ALARM 47 TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING 160 TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP 152 TIME FOR SERVICE 244 1 This message will be displayed approxi mately 600 miles 1 000 km before the next scheduled service is due or when 365 days have elapsed since the last service The message should be cleared atthe time of that service see the Saab Warranties amp Service Record Booklet This message can also be deleted by first briefly pressing the CLEAR button then depressing it a second time for at least eight seconds until SERVICE appears on the dis play and a chime sounds The message can only be deleted when it is shown on the SID Instruments and controls 63 Night panel To improve night driving conditions inside the car the Night Panel mode can be selected In this mode the amount of infor mation displayed is reduced and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated When the
168. l be the amount of condensation formed Inadequate cooling a Check that the condenser forward of the radiator has not become clogged with dirt and insects b Make sure thatthe drive belt for the com pressor is not slipping c Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor 231 Maintenance e The drive belt for the compressor should be inspected under the regular service program Clean dirt and insects away from the con denser and radiator to prevent clogging When washing the car use the hose to spray the radiator and condenser located forward of the radiator from both sides both from the front of the car and from inside the engine bay Do not use a pres sure washer Caution Do not use the hose when the engine is hot Other than in extremely cold weather do not screen the radiator e g with netting as this will greatly diminish its cooling capacity Note The A C system will only operate when the outdoor temperature is above the freezing point 0 C 32 F 232 Safety belts If the car is involved in a crash the safety belts belt pretensioners and other com ponents must be inspected by an autho rized Saab dealer Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself but visit an autho rized Saab dealer Regularly check the function of the safety belts as follows e Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply The safety belt should lock and it should not be possi
169. l requirements for seating children in the car Make sure that it is possible to fit a child restraint in accordance with the manufac turer s child seat instructions When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer LATCH LATCH Lower Anchorages amp Top tethers for CHildren consists of top tether and lower anchorage ISOFIX for child restraints in two outboard the rear seats ISOFIX are lower attachments located where the seat and back cushions come together Top tether are upper attachments located between belt beam and parcel shelf see page 23 and 24 Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints for children 3 and under LATCH installation To facilitate the proper fitting of new spe cially 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 LATCH is a U S Canadian government standard for an uniform method of fitting child restraints without using the standard safety belts Only certain child restraints are equipped to utilize these rigid lower anchor ages behind where the seat cushion and seat back come together LATCH child seats also utilize a top tether strap that is found on some newe
170. lder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part Then grip the belt at the shoulder 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 Because the lower belt anchorage points are on the seat the belt buckle follows the movement of the seat during seat adjust ment Press the red button to release the belt To release the belt press the red button on the belt buckle as illustrated See page 232 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc 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 Safety 15 Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child The lap belt should be placed low across the hips and over the upper thighs 16 Safety Securing an item on the rear seat Safety belt rear seat Safety belt rear seat Three point safety belts are provided for all VAN WARNING three rear seat passengers Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care Make sure that the belt does not fully and inserting the tongue in the loc
171. lect another source without press ing the eject button the tape will remain in the deck but the head and pinch rollers will be clear of the tape The same applies if the Audio System is switched off while a tape is being played Tapes can still be ejected when the system is turned off Music search forward reverse 5 To search forward for a track press EEX and release quickly within half a second The following will now appear on the dis play To perform a backward search press REZA instead A forward search will continue until a gap of at least 4 seconds Is found or until you press EZO or RESTI mid segment Pressing and holding the button during a search will initiate the fast forward function Fast forward rewind Press and hold EZS to start fast forward to the end of the tape The following will now appear on the display Press EERE once to cancel fast forward Press and hold RREStis mid segment briefly to switch to music search Fast rewind lt lt WIND is performed in the same way as fast forward saab 9 5 Audio System 91 Auto music search Blank skip To switch the Blank skip function ON OFF press and hold RRESzis mid segment When the Blank skip function is active dis play BL SKIP ON unrecorded gaps that are longer than 15 seconds will automati cally be skipped When auto music search is in progress the following will show on the display If a track has been recorded at an unus
172. ler hitch load The weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination As regards single axle trailers whenever pos sible concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is 5 to 7 Of the trailer weight with a maximum per missible tongue weight of 165 Ibs 75 kg Note that this load must be added to the total load for the car If this now exceeds the specified load capacity the load in the lug gage compartment will have to be reduced by a corresponding amount 176 Starting and driving Driving with a roof rack load e A roof load will affect the car s center of gravity and aerodynamics Be aware of this when cornering and driv ing in crosswinds e Suit your speed to the prevailing con ditions e Due to higher aerodynamic drag fuel economy may suffer when driving with a roof rack Repeat the procedure with the other car rier 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 4 Close the doors on the left hand side of ae the car gently to hold the carrier feet in The maximum permissible roof load is place 220 Ibs 100 kg tions l be l l l I 5 Now go around to the other side of the Note that the roof load is included in the 1 Slip the plastic cove
173. low freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent stop and go driving Most trips are through dusty areas e You frequently tow a trailer or use a car rier on top of your vehicle e If the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applica tions If your driving habits match this description have the engine oil and filter changed in between normal services at 5 000 mile 8 000 km intervals The Warranties and Service Record Booklet has provisions to record extra oil changes Service record retention Service instruction coupons and record stubs are provided in the Saab Warranties and Service Record Booklet which accom panies this Owner s Manual The coupons are arranged in the order that normal ser vice should be performed The edge of each coupon is shaded to correspond to the type of service point e Striped Check Up e Blue Oil change inspection service e Black Major service Note that in Canada a combined service and warranty book is used but not service coupons When scheduled services are performed your dealer will tear out the applicable coupon and use it to check off the opera tions performed and enter it into the service file at the dealership The servicing dealer s stamp along with the date and mileage at which the service was done should be entered on the corresponding stub which remains in your booklet The booklet is your permanent recor
174. lso acceptable provided that the resultant gasoline is not more than 2 7 oxygen by weight Some Canadian and U S gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called meth lycyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT If such fuel is used your emission control system performance may deterio rate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for service However these blended gasolines are reg ulated and should never exceed these rec ommended blend percentages and service station operators should know if their gaso lines contain detergents and oxygenates and have been reformulated to reduce vehi cle emissions Nevertheless if you begin to notice a problem with the way your car starts or runs shortly after it has been refueled try a different brand of gasoline 154 Starting and driving Higher concentrations of methanol than listed above or the use of methanol blended gasoline without suitable co solvents and corrosion inhibitors can damage your car s fuel system leading to the need for repairs which are not covered by Saab s product warranty The engine control module ECM mon itoring the engine parameters also stores fault codes Under certain circumstances this may cause constant illumination of the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE lamp f a thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer NOTE
175. ly Roadside assistance There s nothing worse than being stranded on the road with car trouble No matter what the problem is flat tire out of gas or engine trouble just call OnStar They will contact the help you need to get you quickly back on the road 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 Ask your insurance car rier about possible premium discounts Accident Assist Accident Assist provides step by step guidance about what to do in case of a crash Working with leading insurance com panies OnStar has developed a best prac tices list to assist you through most acci dent situations OnStar Accident Assist can make the process of completing a police report and or insurance claim less stressful OnStar Med Net OnStar MED NET securely stores your per sonal medical information e g physician s name emergency contacts medications chronic conditions and in an emergency can quickly send it to a medical facility This important information can help assist with diagnosis and treatment There will be no charge for Roadside Assistance as long as your vehicle is under warranty Requires activation and additional fee Availability in Canada was undetermined at time of pul
176. manual de fa on a lui donner le meitleur support possible pour plus d inforation consulter le guide l automobiliste Use only the vehicle s lap and shoul der belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat The seat must not be modified or changed in any way Never leave a child unattended The car s regular head restraint must always be turned 180 back to its orig inal position after the integrated booster seat is folded away Label in integrated booster seat Check to ensure that the belt is not twisted or rubbing against any sharp edges This child restraint system conforms to all applicable U S Federal P Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Pour Coussin Pour Coussin Ce dispositl ce protection pour enfant est conform toutes les normes plac droite plac gauche canadiennes et am ricaines de s curite automobile applicables VEHICLE SPECIFIC FAILIURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON 1536 kg L ENFANT RISQUE DE HEURTER L INTERIEUR DE L HABITACLE EN THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN CAS D ARRET BRUSQUE OU DE COLLISION SI LES INSTRUCTIONS YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLES INTERIOR DURING A D UTILISATION DU COUSSIN D APPOINT INT GR DONNEES SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH 030001 PAR LE FABRICANT NE SONT PAS RESPECTEES Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden Date of manufacture See inside the booster cushion Part No 51 27 691 Airbag Supplemental Restraint Sys
177. matter of minutes Children can put the car into gear and hurt themselves or others At gas stations take the keys from the car while filling the tank Never allow children to climb on top of or under motor vehicles Always look for children before backing your motor vehicle out of a garage or driveway To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning never let a car idle in the garage Supervise young children around buck ets of water while washing your car Small children can drown in seconds in less than an inch of water Safety 19 Protect your children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car e Teach your kids not to play in or around Cars e Watch your children when loading or unloading the car so they don t get locked in by mistake e Always lock the doors and trunk of your car and keep the keys out of children s sight and reach e Keep the rear fold down seats closed to help prevent kids from getting into the trunk from inside the car For Trunk Release Handle info see page 42 and 141 20 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 instructions when installing these devices in your vehicle Make sure you are acquainted with the lega
178. n control fuel injector open 191 ing duration ignition timing and turbo charger boost pressure to provide excellent engine performance while maintaining low emissions and fuel consumption The Trionic engine management systems continuously monitors the operation of these systems and have on board diag nostic capabilities OBD II If the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE lamp fa in the main instru ment illuminates this indicates that the 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 192 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 The hydro carbon air mixture passes through the evap canister purge valve and into the engine where it is burned When refueling make sure you screw the filler cap on and keep turning until it has clicked at least 3 times Otherwise it is pos sible for the CHECK ENGINE light to illumi nate and a TIGHTEN FUEL FILLER CAP message to appear on SID Refueling see page 152 Car care and technical information Engine 2 3 lite
179. nce to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of EREI and Gaia The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on saab 9 5 Audio System 97 IB1846 Choose the mode that you find most convenient CD PLAY Pressing and holding RES or EICI briefly starts Rapid play CD TRACK Pressing and holding EEEN or Gat briefly starts Fast track search 98 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 RENA mid seg ment The display shows that SCAN is in progress and which track is currently being sampled For instance if you started SCAN while playing track one the following dis play will appear The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the start of the track and lasts for 8 sec onds When all the tracks on the disc have been scanned the system will revert to playback of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to play the current track from the beginning and simultaneously cancel the SCAN function Scanning the entire magazine Press and hold RREstis mid segment two chimes to start a scan of the entire magazine A message similar to the follow ing will appear on the display The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the beginning
180. ne speed and the car remains in the same gear for longer if the transmission control module senses that the load has not decreased These gear change patterns pre vent unnecessary changing up and down when for example driving up long slopes with a trailer or caravan and to prevent overheating the transmission oil The adaptive gear change function is also selected automatically when the transmission oil becomes too hot to protect the transmission itself from damage and to lower the oil temperature The adaptive gear change pattern function is deselected when Winter mode is selected The engine is switched off The load is reduced so much that the function is no longer required Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 159 SPORT and WINTER modes To select Sport mode press the S button on the selector lever when the selector lever is in position N D 4 3 or L 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 The Sport mode will be deselected if The S button is pressed The selector lever is moved to position P or R The engine is switched off The Winter mode is selected Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 159 Starting and driving 163 The
181. ner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance Ifthe booklet is lost or misplaced a new one may be ordered through a Saab dealer or by contacting Saab In the U S there is a national Customer Assistance Center at Saab Cars USA Inc The toll free number to call from all 50 states is 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 246 Change of Address Notification U S and Canada 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 Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9 5 car line can be ordered through the dealer These are comprehensive manuals on CD rom geared to use by professional techni clans Consult your Saab dealer for prices and for a listing for your model Maintenance and owner assistance Reporting Safety Defects U S A If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Hi
182. nflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash even if the passenger seat is unoccu pied e Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag e The back seat is the safest place for children SS e Never allow a child to stand in front of the seat or to sit on the lap of a front seat passenger Serious injury or death could result if the airbag is inflated in a crash Never place anything on the dash or in front of the seat as in addition to being a hazard to passengers this could interfere with the function of the airbag in the event of acrash The same applies to the mounting of accessories on the dash Keep feet on the floor never put feet up on the fascia on the seat or out of the window e Do not carry anything in your lap RITA Passenger airbag and driver s airbag both inflated Side airbags xe Side airbags are housed inside the back rests of the front seats and are designed to protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a side impact In a side impact only the airbag on that side will be activated and only then if certain pre determined conditions are met such as the force and angle of the impact the speed of the car on impact and at which point on the car s side the impact occurs The sensors which are fitted in the front doors sense the rise in pressure caused by the door panel being pressed in during an Safety 33 e The sid
183. nflated to the prescribed pressure e Close all doors e Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspen sion Headlight aiming is done with the vehicle low beam lamps The high beam lamps will be correctly aimed if the low beam lamps are aimed properly 240 Car care and technical information 1 Wall or garage door Vertical aiming device 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 measurent as 3 but substract 2 inches for vehicles with halogen lamps and 3 inches for vehicles with xenon lamps If you find that the headlight needs adjust 4 Atthe wallor other flat surface measure Aiming marker on headlight lens ment follow these steps from the ground to the recorded 1 Open the hood and locate the vertical distance see point 4 and draw a hori aiming device zontal line the width of the vehicle 2 Locate the marker on the lens 3 Measure the distance from the ground to the aim marker on each lens Subtract 2 inches if the vehicle is equip ped with halogen lamps record this distance Subtract 3 inches if the vehicle is equip ped with xenon lamps record this distance 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
184. ng and driving e The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car e 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 It is possible for air to enter the lubricating system in conjunction with an oil or oil filter change or if the car has been stored for some time This air can cause the hydraulic cam followers to emit a ticking noise which can persist for up to 15 minutes after start ing Although this is quite normal and does not indicate any malfunction it is advisable not to exceed 3 000 rom before the noise has disappeared The hydraulic cam lifters are completely service free the valve clearance is set up at the factory and will not need any subse quent adjustment Starting the engine Avoid racing the engine or putting a heavy load on it before it has warmed up Drive away as soon as the oil warning light has been extinguished to enable the engine to attain its normal temperature as quickly as possible The engine has an automatic choke and should be started as follows Cars with manual transmission To start the engine the clutch pedal must be fully depressed 1 Depress the clutch pedal fully but do not touch the accelerator 2 Start the engine Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smo
185. ngle sweeps of the windshield and continuous wiping depending on how much water or snow there is on the windscreen Control for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay 2 Short delay Activate the system by lifting the control Stalk to position 1 The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water and snow is on the windshield In future the sensor compares the amount of water and snow on the windshield with this reference value When the engine has been switched off the control stalk must be moved to posi tion 0 and back to position 1 to reactivate the sensor Set the sensitivity using the control on the wiper stalk the same control as used for wiper delay on cars not fitted with a rain sen sor The sensor has three sensitivity set tings It is most sensitive when in the upper 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 The sensor is more sensitive at night The function of the rain sensor is impaired by dry snow Rear window wiper 9 5 Wagon The rear window wiper and washer are operated with the same stalk switch as used for washing and wiping the windshield and headlights This stalk has two additional switches ON OFF and The ON position provides intermittent wip Ing
186. nsult your Saab dealer for details of approved tire chains e Do not exceed 30 mph 50 km h when tire chains are fitted e Tire chains can reduce the directional stability of the car e Tire chains must not be used on the rear wheels e Check the links frequently for wear e Check that the chains do not contact the wheel arch liner at full lock e See section Specifications page 256 for information on allowable wheel dimensions for the fitting of tire chains Driving in hot weather e Always check the coolant level before starting ajourney The level should be just below the MAX mark At the end of a journey if the engine has worked hard allow it to idle for two or three minutes before switching it off If the needle on the temperature gauge enters the red zone 1 Bring the car to a standstill but leave the engine running Do not remove the cap on the expansion tank even if the tank is empty If the needle on the temperature gauge continues to rise while the engine is idling switch off the engine 2 Wait until the needle has dropped back to indicate normal temperature roughly midway in the white zone before stop ping the engine If the coolant needs top ping up unscrew the cap on expansion tank carefully Top up as necessary ideally with a 50 50 mixture of Saab approved coolant and water If only water is available use that but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible
187. nt to the xenon lamp 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit 2 Take hold of the lamp leads and pull out the bulb holder The lamp leads are rein forced to facilitate changing bulbs 3 Change the bulb Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb cor rectly Front fog lights Front fog lights 1 From under the front bumper grip the bulb holder and twist counterclockwise 2 Unplug the connector 3 Change the bulb Refit in the reverse order e Never crawl under a car that is sup ported only by a jack e Always use axle stands Refer to the information on jacks on page 227 208 Car care and technical information Catch seen from engine bay left hand Front turn signal bulbs side To change the bulb the complete lamp unit has to be removed 1 Depress the catch accessed from the eh engine bay i SGEN engine De HONERA 2 Carefully pull out the lamp unit 3 The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting Grip the holder and twist it counterclock wise 4 Withdraw the bulb holder from the lamp unit 5 The bulb also has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise 6 Fit the new bulb and check that it is cor rectly seated Front turn signal bulb 1 2 3 Catch Bayonet pin Plastic lugs To re install the lamp unit 2 Align the catch with the recess in the lamp housing holder Press the lamp housing towards the headlight slightly and press the housin
188. o dull through oxidation Other than in exceptional cases do not use abra sive polishes containing a cutting agent on a new car Always wash the car thoroughly before waxing or polishing Engine compartment Clean the engine compartment using an engine detergent and rinse with hot water Cover the headlights Do not use high pres sure washer Avoid spraying the hood liner as this can become heavy and hang down and touch the engine when the hood is closed 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 234 Touching up the paint Damaged paintwork should be treated as soon as it is discovered the longer it is left the greater the risk of corrosion The anti perforation warranty does not cover corrosion resulting from untreated defects Paintwork damage sustained in a crash is usually extensive and can only be properly restored by professionals However you can repair small scratches and stone chip damage yourself The nec essary tools and materials such as primer touch up paint and brushes are available from your Saab dealer In the case of minor flaws in the paintwork where the metal has not been exposed and an undamaged layer of paint remains touch up paint can usually be applied directly after any dirt has been scraped away using a pointed knife Car care and technical information If corros
189. oading Securing loads see page 134 When the car is parked and the floor is pulled out it can bear the weight of two people maximum 440 Ibs 200 kg The maximum load that can be anchored by anchorage straps and cargo bolts is 170 Ibs 80 kg Interior equipment and trunk 141 Loading Loading Unloading 1 Lift the handle and pull out the sliding floor to the outer locking position Make sure that the floor is locked correctly 2 Put on the cargo but make sure that it does not cover the 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 137 Folding down the sliding floor When the floor is not in use 1 Lift up the floor 2 Fold down the support wheels 3 Lay down the sliding floor and make sure that it is locked in its lower position Trunk Release Handle 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 NOTE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as aan anchor point when securing items in the trunk Improper use of the trunk release could damage tt 142 Stowage of spare wheel and tools under trunk floor Spare wh
190. obilizer thus deactivated If a fault is detected e g in the transmitter KEY NOT ACCEPTED will appear on the SID In this case you can still start the car if you turn the ignition key to 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 Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed it will be trig gered if any door or the trunk lid or hood is opened or if a window is broken The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short circuit the igni tion switch or to disconnect the battery If the alarm is triggered the following alarm signals will be set off e Flashing of hazard warning lights for five minutes e Siren wailing for 30 seconds The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated car unlocked during the alarm period The alarm siren has a long life battery approx 10 years see SERVICE THEFT ALARM on page 47 When the battery goes dead the siren must be replaced it is not possible to change the batteries e It is possible to inadvertently deacti vate the car alarm and at the same time unlock the car ifthe button on the key is pressed by mistake when the car Is still within its range When locking the car by remote con trol in extremely cold weather it is advisable to chec
191. ocking unlocking the car When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected Remote locking 1 Press 6 once on the control all doors locked The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn chirps once to confirm The tailgate cannot be opened now from inside using the switch on the driver s door Remote unlocking 2 Press Ei once on the control the driver s door is unlocked Press a second time to unlock the rest of the doors The hazard warning lights will flash twice and the horn chirps twice to confirm If remote unlocking should fail to work Unlock the driver s door with the key To silence the alarm insert the key into the igni tion switch and turn it to the ON position The car can now be started Contact your local Saab dealer to have the system checked and rectified security 39 Locking unlocking by remote control 1 To lock 2 Tounlock The remote control also works from inside the car Therefore hold the key in sucha 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 On Sedan models the trunk may even be opened 40 Security Locking unlocking by key 1 To lock 2 Tounlock Locking by key 1 When the car is locked and unlocked the theft alarm is also affected Turn the key clockwise all doors locked
192. of the first track on each CD and lasts for 8 seconds After the first track of each CD has been sampled the CD changer will revert to play back of the track that was playing when SCAN was selected Press any segment of the SEEK button during scanning to play the current track from the beginning and simultaneously cancel the SCAN function Random playback RDM 3 Press and hold the CD RDM button to select deselect random playback of the CDs in the magazine When this function is selected RDM will appear at the bottom of the display Press H2O once to move from the current track to the next during random playback Press EEZ once to repeat the current track during random playback Pressing and holding BREE or Baza will start Rapid play To stop playback from the CD changer simply select once to move from the current track to the next during random playback RADIO TAPE CD The CD changer will now enter stand by mode Programmable functions These functions should only be carried out when the car is stationary Volume preset mode To select the volume preset mode press and hold the BAND buiton at the same time as you switch the Audio System on Use the BEB button to select the desired function The following volume settings can be preselected e START VOL maximum volume level when the Audio System is switched on e TEL VOL preset volume level when an in car phone is activated e SP D VOL speed d
193. old weather a stronger concentration will be needed A 60 concentration of antifreeze will pro vide protection at temperatures down to 58 F 50 C The coolant does not normally have to be changed during the service life of the car 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 Always mix the antifreeze with the appropriate volume of water before adding it to the cooling system If pure antifreeze is added the engine could still freeze and be damaged This is because the antifreeze will not mix properly with the coolant before the thermostat has opened to allow full circulation Brake and clutch fluid Brake fluid deteriorates as it becomes old Because it is hygroscopic it absorbs water from the air and in time could allow vapor to form in the brake system thus reducing its performance It is therefore important that brake fluid be changed reg ularly as specified in the service pro gram Checking the fluid level The combined brake and clutch fluid reser voir is transparent to facilitate checking of the fluid level The level should be between the MAX and MIN marks Top up as necessary with DOT 4 fluid Do not use DOT 5 brake fluid Use only new brake fluid from a sealed con tainer Check that there are no leaks in the brake system The brake fluid level
194. ome on automatically when the ignition is ON and go off when the igni tion switch is turned to the LOCK position The parking lights however can be on when the ignition switch is in the LOCK posi tion Instruments and controls 65 1 High beam signal 2 High low beam switching High low beam To switch between high and low beam lift the control stalk fully towards you position 2 When the high beam is on the indicator on the main instrument panel will be illuminated High beam flasher The headlights come on to high beam when the stalk is lifted to the first spring loaded position position 1 and remain on until the Stalk is released 66 Instruments and controls Courtesy Headlight Feature A delay function allows the headlights to remain on low beam for about 30 seconds after the driver s door has been closed To activate this function e Switch off the ignition and remove the key e Open the driver s door e Pull the high low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam see page 65 The low beam headlights will now come on immediately after the driver s door has been closed 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 The rear fo
195. ompression ratio 3 0t V6 Ecopower Rating EEC at 5500 rom Maximum torque EEC at 2500 rpm Compression ratio 185 hp 136 kW 207 2 ft lb 280 Nm 9 3 1 250 hp 184 kW 259 0 ft lb 350 Nm 9 3 1 250 hp 184 kW 244 2 ft lb 330 Nm 9 3 1 200 hp 147 kW 229 4 ft lb 310 Nm 9 5 1 Electrical system Voltage Battery capacity Starter motor Alternator rating 4 cylinder 3 0t V6 Firing order 4 cylinder 3 0t V6 Spark plugs 2 3t Electrode gap 2 3 Turbo Aero Electrode gap 3 0t V6 Electrode gap 12 V 70 Ah 1 4 kW 140 A 14 V 130 A 14 V 1 3 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 NGK BCPR 6ES 11 0 0414 in 1 05 mm NGK PFR 6H 10 0 0374 in 0 95 mm NGK BKR 7ES 11 0 0414 in 1 05 mm Drive belts Engine variants 4 cylinder poly V belt 3 0t V6 poly V belt Y Drive belt 4 cylinder IB542 Specifications Outside length 102 84 in 2612 mm 79 53 in 2020 mm Drive belt 3 0t V6 203 IB543 204 Specifications Manual gearbox Type Oil Oil capacity Oil volume on changing Clutch type Speed mph km h at 1000 rom in 5th gear 4 cylinder All synchromesh 5 speed with final drive and differen tial Saab synthetic manual gearbox oil 1 9 gts 1 8 litres 1 6 gts 1 5 litres Hydraulic single dry plate clutch of diaphragm spring type 27 28 43 44 Automatic transmission Type Selector lever positions
196. on the filler pipe Do not withdraw the nozzle while fueling is in progress Stop refueling the first time the pump turns off indicating the tank is full Do not overfill Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as expansion room is needed Fuel tank capacity 18 5 US gal 70 liters Screw on the filler cap and keep turning until it has clicked at least three times The most effective way to prevent conden sation forming in the tank and thus avoid possible running problems is to keep the tank well filled Before the onset of freezing temperatures in winter it may be advisable to add gasoline anti freeze to the fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system e Fill to maximum filling capacity e Stop filling after the first time that the nozzle trips to shut off the flow of fuel e Filling capacity can differ between different fuel stations and outside temperature Fuel tank volume when nozzle trips to shut off may vary by 0 5 gal 2 liters e Do not fill fuel all the way up the filler pipe The gasoline must be allowed room for expansion especially during hot weather Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency see page 143 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 MON RON 2 where MON is the Motor Octane Number and RON is the R
197. oning the jack To jack up the car apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills 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 Jack location between spare wheel and sill Jacking points for a trolley jack If a floor jack is used it can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously A jack stand must then be applied under neath the front of the engine subframe at the fixing point for the towrope attachment eye or to the rear towrope attachment eye or under the trailer hitch if fitted 1 Put the car in 1st gear automatic trans mission move selector to the P position and apply the parking brake Car care and technical information 229 Wind the jack up to a suitable height before placing it under the recess in the sill Make sure that the jack fully engages the recess in the sill and that the base of the jack is steady and flat on the ground Remove the wheel cover where appli cable Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn Wind the jack to raise the wheel clear of the ground Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel Clean the contact surfaces between the wheel and brake disc Fit the wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown opposite pairs Tighten the bolts enough
198. oose You can also search for additional information on special topics that interest you To find out how to set up a customized pro file visit the OnStar subscriber website at www onstar com or turn to the OnStar sub scriber website section on page 31 of this guide If you do not have Internet access you can still take advantage of the OnStar Virtual Advisor services as a default profile will be set up for you Calling the Virtual Advisor 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar White Ready Dot button 2 Say Virtual You will be connected Advisor to Virtual Advisor Getting Information from the Virtual Advisor The OnStar Virtual Advisor will prompt you for information you desire These offerings will change to provide you with services and information that you and other subscribers want and need The prompts are very clear and easy to understand and use Information Available OnStar will continue to add new features and categories to the Virtual Advisor The following general categories will give you an overview of the types of information avail able to you For complete up to date cate gories you can go to the Saab Cars USA Inc website at www saabusa com or the OnStar website at www onstar com and then click on the link to the subscriber web site Weather The OnStar Virtual advisor will deliver an up to date weather forecast for the current location of the vehicle The forecast includes current temperat
199. op up the fluid in accordance with the service program If original fluid cannot can be obtained for topping up See page 254 automatic trans mission fluid Dextron III synthetic fluid can be used If so the car should be taken to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible to have the reason for low fluid level cor rected and original fluid installed Automatic transmission Check the fluid level as follows 1 Stand the car on level ground and apply the parking brake The automatic trans mission fluid must be at normal running temperature approximately 175 F 80 C This can be achieved by driving the car for about 30 min on the open road 2 With the engine idling move the selector lever to D and wait for at least 15 seconds Next move the selector lever to R and wait for 15 seconds again Finally move the selector lever to P Let the engine idle 3 Wipe the dipstick clean with a lint free cloth and put it back With the fluid at normal temperature the level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick Top up as necessary with Saab 3309 automatic transmission fluid mineral oil based adding it through the dipstick pipe The iN 195 Dipstick for automatic transmission fluid distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 0 4 qts 0 4 liter NOTE If there is a smell of burning fluid or the fluid is black change the fluid If the ou
200. or can be shut off e the gear change pattern is changed e the CHECK message TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING can appear on the SID If TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING appears on the SID stop the car as soon as itis safe to do so and wait until the warning has been extinguished When continuing your journey select a locked gear 1 2 or 3 that will allow you to drive at an engine speed of about 3 000 rom see page 161 WARNING Remember to use engine braking selec tor position L 3 or 4 to spare the brakes when you are driving on a long or steep downhill slope Brake failure can result from overheated brakes Do not drive continuously with the WINTER mode selected in hilly country when you are towing atrailer as this will increase fuel con sumption and risk overheating the transmis sion Driving considerations Always take extra care when towing a trailer as the car s handling will be different and its braking effect reduced The trailer s braking system and suspension also havea considerable effect on these characteris tics see also Driving with a load page 178 If the car is equipped with automatic trans mission select position L when ascending or descending steep hills If the Automatic transmission fault indi cator indicator comes on cease towing until the problem has been recti fied Starting and driving 175 Distribution of load in trailer a Light b Moderate c Heavy Trai
201. orm to Fed eral safety requirements in addition to these grades 224 Car care and technical information Uniform Tire Quality Grading US Quality grades can be found where applica ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul der and maximum section width For exam ple Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the gov ernment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road character istics and climate Traction The traction grade assigned to a tire is based on straight ahead braking traction test and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Wear indicators Wear indicators The tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth t
202. othly at very low temperatures you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds Wait 20 30 seconds before running the starter again to give the battery time to recover Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2 3 minutes after starting Cars with automatic transmission 1 The selector lever must be in the P or N position 2 Keep your foot on the brake pedal Start the engine Let the ignition key spring back as soon as the engine has started and is running smoothly at very low temperatures you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds Wait 20 30 seconds before running the Starter again to give the battery time to recover Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2 3 minutes after starting Useful tips on cold climate starting If the engine has failed to start after several attempts in very cold weather press and hold the accelerator down to the floor and run the starter for 5 10 seconds This will prevent the engine being flooded exces sively rich fuel air mixture Now start the engine in the normal way do not touch the accelerator Ifthe engine stalls immediately after starting e g if the clutch was released too quickly do not touch the accelerator when restarting the engine ee Limp home mode The car s engine management system includes a diagnostic function that checks numerous internal
203. ows for enhanced demisting The flow of air through the panel vents can be controlled individually for each vent by means of the adjacent control The climate control system works best if the panel vents are open If you find the air cold or that it is drafty start by directing the air away from the body If the center vent is aimed up it will cool the interior temperature sensor and you may need to adjust ACC up or down depending upon temperature desired 74 Instruments and controls Air vent at rear side window IB369 Temperature control The cabin is divided into two temperature Zones e The driver s zone e 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 The HI and LO settings for the passenger zone can only be selected if they are also selected for the driver s zone The displayed temperature is not the abso lute temperature but corresponds to the comfort level normally experienced at that temperature after allowance has been made for the air flow relative humidity solar radiation etc currently prevailing inside the car The most usual temperature setting is 64 76 F 18 24 C depending on per sonal preference and what clothing Is worn It is recommended that changes in the temperature setting be made in steps of 2 1 C Once the desired climate has been achieved t
204. parking e Bear in mind that small and or narrow objects cannot always be detected by the system The parking aid system facilitates parking and reversing There are four sensors in the rear bumper that detect objects up to 6 feet 1 8 metres behind the car The system uses four sensors in the rear bumper These emit ultrasound signals that bounce back to the sensors off any objects behind the car The system however cannot always detect small or narrow objects or objects that do not reflect ultra sound back towards the car such as pipes or the corner of a house or rectangular post IB1299 Area monitored by the sensors seen from the side The system is activated automatically when reverse is engaged or selected When the sensors detect an object within the moni tored area the SID will display the text PARK ASSIST and pulses of sound will be heard The frequency of the pulses increases as the car comes closer to the object When the distance to the object is less than 12 in 30 cm a continuous tone will be heard Reverse slowly so that you have time to stop the car when the continuous tone is heard at approx 30 cm Area monitored by the sensors seen from above When an object is approximately 3 feet 90 cm from the car the sound pulses change character markedly A distance of about 3 feet 90 cm is suitable if you wish to load or unload the luggage compartment If the distance betw
205. pe being jerked violently NOTE e The car must be towed front first e If the car is to be towed with the front wheels off the ground make sure the parking brake is off as this acts on the rear wheels starting anddriving 181 1 Selector lever in position N 2 The local regulations on towing speeds must be followed The highest permissible towing speed is 30 mph 50 km h unless the legal limit is lower The longest permissible towing distance is 25 30 miles 40 50 km Ifthe car has to be transported farther than that summon a tow truck A flat bed tow truck is the preferred method to tow Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage Cars with automatic transmission cannot be bump started In an emergency it is possi ble to start the engine using jump leads see the section Jump starting on page 182 182 Starting and driving and bad grounding could damage elec trical systems Jump starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab Follow the steps below to do it safely WARNING You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi WARNING cle Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in Neu Batteries can cause injury They can be tral dangerous because e They contain acid that can burn you e They contain gas that can explode or
206. polish out Use a soft cloth moistened with methyl alco hol to remove splashes of tar or asphalt Do not use strong cleaners as these can dry out the paintwork NOTE Avoid using any alcohol based cleaners on the front and rear light clusters as these can cause cracking of the lenses Car care and technical information The underside of the car also needs wash ing regularly and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usu ally washed in an automatic car wash with out special facilities for underbody cleaning Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks Clean the window glass inside and out using a high quality window cleaner This is partic ularly important when the car is new as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first Keep the glass well cleaned as this helps to prevent misting e The door mirrors must be fully retracted before the car enters an automatic car wash e Remove fixed antennas e g for mobile phone before putting car through an automatic car wash e Try your brakes on leaving a car wash Wet brake discs reduce the braking effect 233 Waxing and polishing Do not wax a new car during the first three or four months In fact there is no need to polish the car before the paintwork has started to g
207. possible consistent with comfort to provide the protection for which they have been designed A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer Care should be taken to avoid contamina tion of the webbing with polishes oils and chemicals and particularly battery acid Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed contaminated or damaged Itis essential to replace the entire assem bly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Belts should not be worn with straps twisted 18 Safety Head restraint e Adjust the head restraint so that the head is well supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash e The rear head restraint should not be folded down when the seat is occu pied The front seats in the Saab 9 5 are equipped with Saab Active Head Restraints SAHRs These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind In the event of a rear end crash the body is forced back against the backrest This in turn causes the mechanism to press the head restraint forward and upwards thus limiting the backward movement of the head The SAHR is a mechanical system actu ated by body weight The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint There
208. pressures increase tire wear It is better to have slightly higher pressure than lower Check fuel consumption regularly 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 Road conditions Wet roads increase fuel consumption as do unpaved roads and driving in hilly country the amount of fuel saved driving downhill is less than the additional amount required to climb the hill Never switch the engine off while driving as the effect of the brakes and power steering will be greatly reduced Engine block heater standard opment in Canada accessory in The following are just some of the benefits to the car and the environment of using an engine block heater e Lower fuel consumption e Reduced wear on the engine e Inside of car warms up faster e Exhaust emissions substantially reduced over short runs The engine heater is effective at outside temperatures up to 15 20 C The warmer itis outside the shorter the time the engine heater needs to be connected Longer than 1 5 hours is unnecessary If the car is equipped with a removable electrical cabin heater that is not in use this should be stored in the luggage compart ment Starting and driving 171 Driving in cold weather Before starting a
209. r ward facing sensor detects that it is dark outside and the rear facing sensor detects for example if the car following has not dimmed its headlights The rearview mirror is then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver This dark ening Is stepless The mirror returns to its normal state when the strong light source diminishes The auto dimming function can be turned OFF with the switch on the lower edge of the rear view mirror NOTE Towing a trailer can cause the system to malfunction as the rear facing sensor may sense light from the trailer 1 Forward facing sensor 2 ON OFF switch auto dimming function 3 Rear facing sensor Electric windows e Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being raised Make sure that all passengers keep their heads hands and fingers clear of the window openings before raising the windows Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to avert the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the windows The electric motors of the front windows are equipped with overload protection inte grated thermal protection This protection operates when the windows are wound down automatically switch pressed fully down Interior equipment and trunk 1 Window switches 2 Switch for rendering rear door window switches inoperative To open Front windows press the f
210. r 30 seconds To switch off the alarm deactivate the system in the normal way unlocking The sensor detects if any window is broken and triggers the alarm To disable the sensor see page 44 The range of the key is normally 5 10 yds 5 10 metres although it can be substantially more than this in ideal conditions If the key is not working it may be because the code signal has not been synchronized with that in the control module for the car alarm To rectify this press the unlock button on the key at least four times in quick succession When it is recog nized the door locks will cycle If a key is lost the new one will have to be pro grammed all keys must be present to match the car s unique security code Contact an author ized Saab dealer Battery for key Car battery voltage The battery for the key will normally have a life of 4 years When the battery needs changing REPLACE KEY BATTERY will appear on the SID Contact an authorized Saab dealer If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is active car is locked for example during an attempt to steal the car the alarm will be trig gered 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 259 security 47 Overview of LED signals and SID messages LED signal SID message Reason action Activation
211. r account Any service that is refunded or transferred will be prorated at the monthly rate in effect at the time of transfer OnStar Subscription Information To renew your subscription or upgrade your plan just push the OnStar button or call the OnStar customer service department at 1 888 864 2801 between 8 am and 6 pm EST Interior equipment and trunk 117 Interior equipment and trunk SIC NS oianean 118 Steering wheel adjustment 122 Rearview mirrors 123 Electric wWINdOWS 125 SUNTOOf ccesseceeseeeeeeeees 126 SUN VISOSS 0 ccceeseeeeeeeees 128 Ashtrays accessory 128 Glove compartment 129 Cup holders c000 131 TUDE cacgia 132 3 Spare wheel and tools 142 7 Fuel filler flap s 0 143 Opening the fuel filler flap in an emergency 143 118 Seats The seats are actuated by powerful motors Ensure that nothing can be trapped when adjusting the seat Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically operated seats Both front seats are electrically operated On certain models the driver s seat is equipped with a memory function To facilitate getting into the car both seats can be adjusted when either of the front doors is open For safety reasons if the door is closed the seat can only be adjusted when the ignition is ON Note however that both seats can be adjusted for 30 seconds af
212. r child seats that still require installation with the standard safety belts There are two bars attached to the car body for each specially designed LATCH child restraint A small label is located on the seat back just above the outer attachment bars to facilitate installing the child restraint The label contains a circle and a rearward facing child restraint oh Open the LATCH ISOFIX lid 1 on one of the designated outboard rear seating position by pulling the strap located on the lid and rotate 2 the lid upwards See illustration Place the child restraint on the seat cushion Press the child restraint rearward into the opening between the lid and the cushion lining up the restraint attach ment arms with the labels Follow the child restraint instructions to confirm that both restraint arms are properly attached to the bars Attach the top tether strap to the in car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions see page 23 and 24 Pull the child restraint to make a second check that restraint is securely attached at both the lower anchorage bars and the top tether strap Safety 21 Open the LATCH lid Rigid 2 point lower attachment with top Semi rigid 2 point lower attachment with tether top tether For the top tether only use the strap sup plied with the child restraint Always follow the installation instructions supplied with the child restraint The availability of LATC
213. r engine The 2 3 liter model is a transverse 4 cylin der in line engine with twin overhead cam shafts and 4 valves per cylinder This engine is equipped with balance shafts that reduce engine vibration to a minimum The balance shafts are chain driven and rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft They produce forces and torques that are opposed to those generated by the pistons and connecting rods an effect that occurs twice for each revolution of the engine Engine noise is also reduced as the counter rotating shafts counteract the vibra tion from the moving parts of the engine The transmission located on the right viewed from the front is integrated with the engine All models have front wheel drive Balance shafts 4 cyl engine 3 0t V6 engine The 3 0 liter engine is a transverse V6 engine with each bank of cylinders having double overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder The transmission located on the right viewed from the front is integrated with the engine All models have front wheel drive Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level regularly This should be done after the engine has been run to normal temperature and then allowed to cool for 2 5 minutes with the car stand ing on level ground Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean before checking the level Car care and technical information _ MOMOE Cyl yarn Engine oil filler cap and dipstic
214. r is at a complete standstill The selector lever is locked and the transmission is mechanically immobilized Always apply the parking brake after parking the car The engine can be started The key can be removed R The reverse R position must only be selected when the car is at a complete standstill The detent release button must be pressed before the selector lever can be moved to R Wait until reverse gear has engaged car starts to creep before touching the accelerator N In the Neutral position N the transmission is disengaged from the engine The engine can be started but first ensure that the parking brake is on to prevent the car from moving off unexpect edly To prevent the engine and transmission from becoming hotter than necessary select N for stops other than brief ones e g if stuck in a traf fic jam The normal drive position D is recommended for waiting at traffic lights Starting and driving 161 D The Drive position D is the position for normal motoring Gear changes between 1st and 5th will take place automatically the timing of which is determined by the throttle accelerator posi tion and the speed of the car After moving the selector lever to D pause to give the gear time to engage car starts to pull 4 In position 4 5th gear is locked out The car will startin 1st gear and normal gear changing up and down will take place automatically between gears 1 2 3 and 4 Movin
215. r onto the adjustable car and remove the plastic cover from car s maximum permissible load see page foot of the carrier foot with knob for the carrier s adjustable foot Fold back 248 tightening to protect the paintwork the rubber strip and insert the pins on the Strong sturdy roof carriers designed spe during assembly foot into the fixing holes Do the same cially for the car are available from your Saab dealer Always secure the roof load safely Open all the doors Fold back the rubber strip and find the fixing holes Start on the left hand side of the car Rest the carrier carefully across the roof with the rigid foot towards you Hold the foot clear of the roof to avoid damaging the paintwork Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins on the foot into the fixing holes Make sure that the rubber strip comes inside the plastic cover on the carrier with the other carrier and close the doors gently 6 Tighten each carrier by turning the knob clockwise by hand Tighten just enough to bring the foot up against the edges of the fixing holes Remove the carriers when not in use as they increase fuel consumption The instructions that accompany the carri ers also include advice on driving with a roof load we strongly recommend that you read them carefully Fitting the roof carriers accessory 9 5 Wagon 2 Clean the car s roof rails Check the markings on the cross mem bers to see which is t
216. r paint damage While checking for leaks lift the floor mats and check beneath them Water can collect in these areas and remain for prolonged periods Dry any wet areas including the floor mats Have leaks repaired as soon as possible Use touch up paint to repair small scratches or minor finish damage Areas where metal is exposed will rust quickly and MUST be repaired immediately by touch up or professional repainting Rust must be removed the bare metal primed and painted Major body damage should be repaired immediately and new panels or exposed areas should be undercoated with anti corro sion material Repairs of this type are the owner s responsibility and are not covered under warranty 4 Inspect the undercoating and touch up if necessary Pay particular atten tion to the fenders and wheel housings which are exposed to abrasion by flying gravel etc If the composition has worn or flaked off the steel must be thor oughly cleaned and dried before afresh coat is applied The cleaning is best done with a scraper and a steel wire brush followed by washing with solvent Apply the new coating thinly as other wise it may run off or fall off when dry Car care and technical information For long trips Before setting off on a long journey it is advisable to have your car checked over by your Saab dealer Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs wiper blades fuses a Poly V b
217. r safety belts onto the hook on the respective courtesy handle to prevent them from becoming trapped e Check that the back rest release button 3 is flush with the surround before entering the rear seat Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle Interior equipment and trunk 133 e Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller and lighter items on top e Secure heavy and bulky items using the four tie down points provided in the trunk This will avert the danger of luggage flying around if the car should brake suddenly or be involved in acrash see page 134 e When the backrest is folded down or the trunk pass through hatch is open even small items can be thrown around inside the car It is therefore advisable to secure these as well e Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see page 248 e Make sure that the seat cushions and backrests are properly secured when folding them back to their normal position Check that the button item 3 on page 132 is flush with the surround before entering the back seat The tail pipe of the exhaust system can become very hot during driving Bear this in mind when loading and unloading the car so that children for example do not burn themselves 134 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 ca
218. r sockets can also be used for accessories e g to charge a mobile phone when the ignition is ON The maximum combined load for the two cigarette lighter sockets is 240 W 20 A 129 Interior equipment and trunk Glove compartment Keep the glove compartment closed when not in use The lid could cause injury in the event of a crash The glove compartment can be cooled by the air conditioning ACC system Cold air can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks cool etc Slide the cover towards you to admit cold air Additional storage facilities are provided see next page Glove compartment 1 To lock 2 To unlock Sliding cover in glove compartment to admit cold air 130 Interior equipment and trunk S Q i In the doors On leading edge of front seats On the back of the front seats IB436 At bottom of door pillars adjacent to Console between front seats front seat backrests Center armrest for rear seat Interior equipment and trunk 131 e 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 e Use only for paper cups or aluminium cans e Avoid spillage particularly of hot drinks Cup holder in fascia e Avoid putting oversized cups in the 1 Press symbol to open cup holder 2 Lift bottom to close Cup holders Cup holders are provided in the instrument panel fascia in the
219. rature setting LH side 2 AUTO All settings selected automatically 3 Manual setting of fan speed 4 Manual setting of air distribution 5 Rear window heating ON OFF The incoming air is treated in three stages first it passes through a filter it is then dehu midified and cooled and finally if required heated The filter is a combined particle and char coal filter It is so efficient that levels of nox ious substances such as benzene and tolu ene are also reduced ECON OFF 6 Recirculation ON OFF 7 A C compressor ON OFF 8 ACC system ON OFF 9 Temperature setting RH side To reduce the likelinood of misting on the insides of the windows the glass should be cleaned with a quality window cleaner How often this will need to be done depends on how clean the air is if there are smokers in the car cleaning will need to be done more frequently 1 Interior temperature sensor 2 Sun sensor The system has five sensors e Outdoor temperature sensor e Interior temperature sensor e Sun sensor mounted on top of the fascia e Two blended air temperature sensors mounted inside the front floor vents Caution If anything is placed over the sun sensor the ACC system will not function properly Instruments and controls 73 Panel vent Panel vents The panel vents swivel universally so that air can be directed as desired In winter for instance the outer vents can be directed onto the door wind
220. re acts of God strikes equipment or facility shortage or other causes beyond OnStar s reason able control In addition the liability of OnStar if any for any mistake omission interruption delay error defect or other fail ure in the service furnished or in the equip ment used in furnishing service shall in no event exceed the amount of OnStar s charges to subscriber for said service during the period so affected provided that no liability shall result for outages of 24 hours or less This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes to the products and services without prior notification In order to provide you with excellent ser vice any call to the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded All features may not be available on all mod els Please consult your dealer for details 116 OnStar Operation OnStar uses existing emergency service providers and cellular and satellite technol ogies OnStar requires cellular service to be available and operating for features to func tion properly Personal Calling Existing OnStar service agreement required Additional usage charges apply for Personal Calling Interim 2001 model year availability in select markets For system limitations and details call 1 800 ONSTAR 7 or visit www onstar com Virtual Advisor Existing OnStar and Personal Calling ser vice agreement required Additional usage ch
221. readless strips across the width which become visible when only 1 6 mm of tread remains As soon as the indicators become visible new tires should be fitted without delay Make sure you are familiar with the legal limit for minimum tread depth in your country and also any regulations gov erning the use of winter tires Temperature The temperature grade for a tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail ure The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dis sipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temper ature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Car care and technical information Date code Date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods As the tires age the rubber becomes progressively harder and the roadholding abilit
222. reservoir standard 3370 3790 lbs tools and spare wheel 1530 1720 kg Gross vehicle weight GVW 4370 4720 lbs 1980 2140 kg Maximum axle load Front 2590 Ibs 1175 kg Rear 9 5 Sedan 2310 Ibs 1050 kg Rear 9 5 Wagon 2480 Ibs 1125 kg Weight distribution Curb weight front rear 60 40 GVW front rear 50 50 Maximum roof load 220 lbs 100 kg Luggage compartment Volume SAE 9 5 Sedan 15 9 cu ft 450 litres 9 5 Wagon rear seat upright 31 4 cu ft 890 litres 9 5 Wagon rear seat folded 73 0 Cu ft 2067 litres Maximum permissible luggage compart ment load At curb weight 4 passengers at 154 Ibs 70 kg 176 lbs 80 kg or each passenger fewer in the rear seat the load may be increased by 110 lbs 50 kg With entire rear seat lowered 594 Ibs 270 kg Luggage compartment length 9 5 Sedan Rear seat upright 43 0 in 1092 mm Rear seat folded down 67 5 in 1714 mm Luggage compartment length 9 5 Wagon Rear seat upright 42 8 in 1087 mm Rear seat folded 61 2 in 1732 mm The GVW and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded Note that if some accessories e g towbar CD changer are fitted the available load capacity is reduced by the weight of these When carrying a load in the luggage compartment make sure that itis tied down securely particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down Specifications 249 Trailer Maximum towing speed trailer with bra
223. rin After washing the car dry the brake discs by taking the car out on the road and applying the brakes a few times Fill the fuel tank with fuel to prevent con densation forming in it e Top up the coolant and check the anti freeze before the onset of winter e Park the car in a dry covered and well ventilated building Leave the park ing brake OFF Disconnect the negative battery lead If frost is likely to occur during the long term parking remove the battery and store it away from the frost e Ideally the car should be put up on blocks with the wheels off the ground If this is not possible inflate the tires to about 43 psi 300 kPa J LANEN al p A N N ir i A nA N lt 2 K K p ff Hk 1 fi i ii i W IE N D x 1 Pointing downhill and 2 Pointing uphill and against the curb against the curb Turn the wheels into Turn the wheels away the curb and edge the from the curb and edge car forward until the the car back until the wheels touch the curb wheels touch the curb e Leave all the windows open a crack and cover the car with a fabric tarpaulin not one made of plastic Pa CL WSS lt lt Pointing uphill or downhill no curb Turn the wheels towards the edge of the road If the car should Start rolling it will not run into the road Car care and technical information 187 Car care and technical information
224. ront of the switch Rear windows Press the back of the switch The switches for the front windows have a third position for automatic opening of the window Press the switch fully down to lower the window completely To cancel automatic lowering of the win dow lift the switch briefly 125 To close Front windows Lift the front of the switch Rear windows Lift the back of the switch The actuating motor will be switched off automatically when the window is fully closed or when the switch is released 126 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 The switch s back lighting will be activated When the switch is OFF the rear side win dows can only be operated from the panel on the center console When off the switch s back lighting will also be switched off Sunroof Option in Canada e Bear in mind the pinch hazard when operating the sunroof Make sure that all passengers keep their heads hands and fingers clear of the opening before operating the sunroof Serious personal injury may otherwise be caused Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car to avert the danger of injury arising from unattended children operating the s
225. rough this entire section The Saab 9 5 Audio System is available in two versions Premium on the 9 5 Linear and Prestige on the 9 5 Arc and 9 5 Aero Prestige system is also available as an option in the U S on the 9 5 Linear model Both models have been specially matched to the Saab 9 5 cabin The two models are comprised of a radio CD player and cassette player A six disc CD changer for installation in the luggage compartment is available as a dealer installed accessory option The Premium model has seven speakers three mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhances the overall sound image and one in each door The Prestige model harman kardon has nine speakers 9 5 Sport Wagon has eight speakers three mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhances the sound image one in each door and two subwoof ers in the rear window shelf 9 5 Sport Wagon one subwoofer in the luggage com partment The subwoofers enhance repro duction of the lowest bass notes The Audio System is connected to the Saab Information Display SID which is at the top of the main instrument panel Mes sages indicators and the like for the Audio System are shown on this display iiis AS RDM DOBC ra J Radio is in Autostore mode M Random playback of CD tracks when CD player selected S RD DE DOLBY B C noise reduc
226. rpm Overheating of the automatic transmission fluid can occur when the car is towing a heavy load such as acamping trailer in hilly country with the wrong gear selected resulting in abnormally frequent gear changing Try selecting position L 3 or 4 High ambient temperatures can also increase the temperature of the transmis sion fluid or the oil cooler may be faulty Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 173 Driving on hilly roads with a heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads with the wrong gear is selected resulting in many extra gear changes To avoid the transmis sion fluid overheating always drive in Normal mode The adaptive gear change patterns are then active 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 173 WARNING Remember to use engine braking selec tor position L 3 or 4 to spare the brakes when you are driving on a long or steep downhill slope Brake failure can result from overheated brakes Towing Towing of cars with automatic transmission see page 180 Selector positions P 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 ca
227. rried inside the car Items should not weigh more than 33 Ibs 15 kg nor be more than 2 yards 2 metres in length See the label on the hatch 1 Fold down the armrest 2 Raise the hatch by lifting the handle Before loading or unloading long items switch off the engine and apply the handbrake This averts the danger of the car moving off suddenly if a long item were to knock the gear or selector lever into gear e Anchor the load securely e g using middle safety belt to avoid danger of injury resulting from displacement of load on hard braking e Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see page 248 Tie Downs Four tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk Place the load as far in as possible 0 00 Ta a 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 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position For height adjustment refer to page 18 2 Put the safety belts for the outer seat places in their respective belt clips which are located near the backrest see illustration 3 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest A small pad will open up
228. ruments 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 At higher speeds it may be possible to detect a slight sweep ing sound This may be due to the increased air pressure on the blades at higher speeds Headlight washers If dim dipped beam is on the headlights are washed every seventh time the windshield washers are used or if 2 minutes have elapsed since the windshield was last washed If the headlights are not on they are only washed the first time the windshield is washed The headlight washers cannot be activated separately The headlight washers are of the high pres sure type which means that other parts of the car may become wet if you activate the washers while the car is stationary Rain sensing wipers option To avoid personal injury turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is ON when clear ing snow and ice from the windscreen 0 OFF 1 Intermittent operation 2 Low speed 3 High speed 4 Washers NOTE To avoid damaging the windshield wipers turn the rain sensor off before washing the car in an automatic carwash The rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers The sensor is located on the windshield beside the rearview mirror The system varies between si
229. s es you provide to OnStar Every Virtual Advisor enrollee will receive an E mail account OnStar Subscriber Website As an OnStar subscriber you have access to the OnStar subscriber website The sub scriber website will provide you with impor tant facts about your OnStar subscription and allow you to customize your Virtual Advisor Mobile Profile All this allows you to access up to the minute information that can make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable The subscriber website was designed to provide you with easy access to personal ized information learn more about OnStar update your account information plan your travel receive weather information and interact with OnStar You can also act like an OnStar advisor and pinpoint your Saab To access the sub scriber website simply go to www onstar com and then click on the OnStar subscriber link The OnStar Sub scriber website is a secured site that is password protected You will be required to provide your OnStar account number and personal identification number PIN If you do not know your account number or PIN contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR For security reasons your PIN will be mailed to your address on record OnStar Telematics 115 Limitations Not withstanding anything contained herein OnStar s nonperformance hereun der shall be excused if caused by act or omission of a cellular carrier or a third party service provider equipment failu
230. s of 15 The weight distribution over the front wheels of the car will be insufficient to prevent wheelspin making further progress impossible In addition the parking brake may not always be able to hold the car and trailer securely with the result that the wheels can start to slide downhill The specified trailer weights and gradients assume that the journey starts at the hill and therefore apply only to short periods Maximum recommended trailer weights for different gradients max 3500 Ibs 1588 kg max 2220 Ibs 1000 kg Recommendations for driving in hilly terrain The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in warm weather i e approximately 86 F 30 C Gradient Maximum Maximum dura of hill trailerweight tion minutes lbs kg e7 8900 1500 e9 3300 1500 10 15 1870 850 The following time limits are based on the capacity of the cooling system in hot weather i e approximately 104 F 40 C Gradient Maximum Maximum dura of hill trailerweight tion minutes lbs kg e7 2000 900 900 Bo 20001000 15max 10 Use Normal mode when driving with a trailer or trailer on hilly roads The adaptive gear change pattern function will prevent the transmission from overheating Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru ment panel The following can also occur e the A C compress
231. s once change waveband 86 saab 9 5 Audio System Cassette player See page 90 f Press once Selects cassette player when other source active When tape playing Dolby B C ON OFF Switch to playback other side of tape Eject Press once Music search next track Press amp hold briefly Fast forward rewind Press SEEK mid segment a chime will sound Blank skip ON OFF CD player See page 93 Press once switch to CD player when other source active Press amp hold briefly a chime will sound Random playback Press once Track search Press amp hold briefly Rapid play passage search or Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once a chime will sound Switches between Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search TRACK Press SEEK mid segment amp hold briefly a chime will sound Scan disc Remove CD CD changer accessory option See page 95 Press once Change to CD changer when CD player is active Press twice Change to CD changer when radio or cassette player is active Press amp hold briefly a chime will sound Random playback of entire magazine Press once Track search on current disc Press amp hold briefly Rapid play Press SEEK mid segment once Switch between Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search TRACK Press SEEK mid segment amp hold briefly a chime will sound Scan disc Press SEEK mid segment amp hold 2 chimes Scan magazine Sele
232. safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must still be applied see page 167 56 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 e Central warning light EN e Oil pressure warning light sia e Warning charging em 3 aoa 277 1 0 1 min x1000 Instruments Tachometer The tachometer indicates the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute The needle may be allowed to enter the broken red zone on the dial only for an instant A safety cut out function in the fuel system prevents the engine speed from exceeding approximately 6 200 rpm Odometer and trip meter The odometer records the distance traveled in miles on U S vehicles and on Canadian vehicles the distance indicated is in kilome tres and the trip meter in miles and tenths kilometres and tenths of kilometres on Canadian vehicles Reset button The reset button has two functions deter mined by whether the ignition is ON or OFF e When the ignition is ON pressing the button will reset the trip meter e When the ignition is OFF the display lights up for 20 seconds enabling you to read the odometer and trip meter Press
233. seconds the SID will indicate how much heat is available 0 100 To switch off the heater 1 Press the OFF button on the ACC panel The heater will also be switched off if the ignition is turned ON The following settings will be used when the heater is running e Air distribution in AUTO mode e Recirculation not active but can be selected manually e Fan speed is automatic and cannot be changed e Only the fan speed is shown on the dis play If AUTO is pressed the system selections will be indicated The following controls do not operate while the afterheater is on e Rear window heating e ECON e User presets Some of the functions can be repro grammed For further information please consult your Saab dealer see page 259 saab 9 5 Audio System 83 Saab 9 5 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9 5 Audio System 85 Sound controls 00 87 Radio oatctieerec terete saeestenentas 88 Cassette player 90 CD player cc cssseeeeees 93 CD Change 22s000e00 95 Programmable functions 99 Steering wheel controls 100 Security lock 0000 100 Technical data c0000 101 Fault Codes 0 cs000 103 84 saab 9 5 Audio System To get the best out of your Saab 9 5 Audio System we recommend that you read th
234. see page 132 the backrest 2 Fold the anchor that is right behind the 9 Pull a a a to r a child restraint to its upright position second check that tne restraints are ed securely attached at both the lower Place the child restraint in the rear seat anchorages bars and the top tether Raise the head restraint to its upper strap position and then route the tether under the head restraint 5 Attach the tether to the anchor Z WARNING Raise the backrest of the rear seat Make sure it locks properly Make sure the child restraint anchorages 7 Secure the lower part of the child restraint by means of the safety belt or lower anchorages ISOFIX as described in the child restraint mounting instruction on the previous page gt 0 O are folded all the way up or down other wise it can obstruct locking the rear seat Child tether anchorages Saab 9 5 Wagon backrest It is not possible to route the tether through the cargo net accessory if one is fitted Instead we recommend a cargo guard accessory 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 The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle 2 Position the child seat in the back of the Car
235. set at the factory and should normally not need further adjustments If your headlights are damaged in a crash the headlight aim may be affected 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 To make sure that your headlights are aimed properly read all instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlight parts or a not correctly aimed headlight Car care and technical information To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows e The vehicle shall be placed so that the headlights are 25 ft 7 6 m from a light colored wall or other flat surface The aiming area should be darkened this will improve your ability to see the beam of the low beam headlight being aimed The vehicle must have all four wheels on a perfectly level surface which is level all the way to the wall or other flat surface e The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other flat Surface The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel tank full and one person or 160 Ibs 75 kg on the drivers seat 239 e The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlight aiming is being done e The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it Tires should be i
236. setting Turning the Alarm and Speed warning on or off 1 Select the Alarm or Speed warning function 2 Press SET to turn on the function Press CLEAR to turn off the function When either function is on ALARM SPD W respectively will be visible on the display An asterisk will be visible on the far right of the display when either function is selected The Alarm and Speed warning settings will not be cancelled when the engine is switched off When the Alarm has been set to come on at a specified time it will only be activated once it will not come on at the same time every day Press SET to turn it on again The Alarm will continue to beep for one minute if not switched off Calculation of arrival time and average speed The settings must be made before the jour ney is started Calculation of arrival time 1 Select DIST using the o button 2 Set the destination distance 3 Press SET When ARRIV is selected during the journey the arrival time based on the average speed over the past 20 minutes will be displayed The trip computer will include any stops in the calculation of the estimated time of arrival Press DIST and the distance remaining to the destination will be displayed in the same way After the distance to destination has decreased to zero the DIST will function as a trio meter see Using DIST as a trip meter The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set in the DIST fun
237. sible damage to the engine Before engaging reverse wait till the car is at a standstill release the accelerator and fully depress the clutch From neutral press the gear lever firmly to the right before easing it back into reverse Shift up indicator for improved fuel economy U S models only Cars equipped with a manual transmission have a Shift up light on the instrument panel The light begins to work after the vehicle is warmed up and provides you with a good indication when to shift to a higher gear It is not necessary or recommended to follow the shift up recommendations in all driving conditions for example when driv ing in heavy urban traffic or steep downhill grades However shifting with the light should result in improved fuel economy Therefore for reduced fuel consumption and better energy conservation you should make a habit of shifting before or when the shift up light comes on Towing Towing of cars with manual transmission see page 180 Automatic transmission e Make ita 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 Ror Nis selected You have to have your foot on the brake pedal to move the lever out of P If the car is still moving when adrive position is subse quently selected this could cause a crash or damage the automatic trans
238. sidered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it can start to look shabby It is a good idea to clean and recondition the leather twice a year in conjunction with a general spring cleaning of the car after the winter and in the autumn for instance 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 Textile carpeting Vacuum clean the carpeting regularly Car pets can also be cleaned using a brush or carpet shampoo applied with a sponge Do not use vacuum cleaners outdoors unless they are properly grounded Washing the car The bodywork must be washed frequently When the car is new the body should be washed by hand using plain cold water and a clean soft brush or in a brushless car wash that uses mild detergent Automatic car washes with brushes should be avoided when the car is new Do not use automatic car washes for the first five or six months before the paintwork has hardened prop erly Thereafter use a high quality car wash soap added to lukewarm water Do not use a pressure washer at close range on stone chip damage scratches or other damage to the paintwork The paint can otherwise start to flake Remove any bird droppings without delay as these can discolor the paintwork and prove difficult to
239. six stations with good reception the remain ing preset buttons will be empty If one of these empty buttons is pressed U FM or 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 89 90 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 Il TAPE 1 Turn on the cassette player by pressing or by inserting a cassette in the deck with the exposed tape to the right Playback will start with the side that is facing up indicated by A on the display The dis play will now be as follows Playback direction 2 To play the other side of the tape press The deck will automatically change the play back direction when the end of the tape is reached be it during playback fast forward rewind or music search Dolby noise reduction 3 Press TAPE DOLBY to switch on Dolby NR B C Dolby B C should be on for playback of tapes recorded with Dolby B C and off for those recorded without Dolby B C IB1844 Eject button 4 To stop playback of a tape press the eject button mi or select another source If you se
240. soeed exceeds 143 mph 230 km h the increase in speed will be limited by the lowering of the boost pressure The pres sure gauge then moves towards the middle of the orange zone indicating reduced engine output and thus reduces the speed of the car as well Selector lever indication Automatic transmission The position of the selector lever is indi cated on the main instrument panel Trip computer SID Saab Information Display SID The SID displays CHECK messages and has eight trip computer functions Saab Car Computer SCC The SID is also used by the Audio System It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s attention can otherwise easily be distracted from the road Instruments and controls 59 eDIST TEMP SCC Selecting the function Use the button to scroll through the following functions DIST Distance to destination Trip meter ARRIV Estimated time of arrival ALARM Alarm function SPDW Speed warning chime Use the button to scroll through the following functions TEMP Outdoor temperature and Date D T E Estimated range distance to empty fuel tank FUEL Average fuel consumption since function last reset SPD _ Average speed since function last reset 60 Instruments and controls Outdoor temperature Frost warning Regardless of which function has been selected except Night Panel Mode SID will
241. t can be dialed by simply repeating the nametag To store a number 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar White Ready Dot button 2 Say STORE OnStar will respond Number Please 3 Say the ist OnStar will repeat the Digit number 4 Saythe2nd OnStar will repeat the Digit digit Continue saying numbers in this manner until finished 5 Say STORE OnStar will respond again Nametag Please 6 Say lt new OnStar will respond nametag gt Again 7 Say lt new OnStar will respond nametag gt Once More 8 Say lt new OnStar will respond nametag gt Storing lt nametag gt Deleting a Number from Memory To delete a nametag 1 Pressthe OnStar will respond OnStar White Ready Dot button 2 Say DELETE OnStar will respond Nametag Please 3 Say OnStar will respond lt nametag gt Delete lt nametag gt YES or NO 4 Say YES OnStar will respond Deleting lt nametag gt Setting Tone or Voice Response Your system comes from the factory with voice responses to your commands to con firm that the system received the command or number you intended For example when you are entering a number OnStar repeats the number back to you You may change the system to respond with a tone response if you prefer A ready tone a digit tone or a goodbye tone will respond instead of the voice All other responses will still be by voice 1 Press the OnStar
242. t knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet Cal ifornia specifications If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emis sions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal spec ifications but emission control system per formance may be affected The Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator on your main instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator on page 53 If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcy clopentadienyl manganese tricarbony 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 The malfunc tion indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for s
243. t they protrude by 0 2 inch 5 mm 2 Insertthe studs through the trim and tail gate panel Press the center buttons in flush with the collar 3 Screw the handle back onto the trunk High mounted stop lights 1 Panel 2 Retaining clips 3 Bulbs 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 Release the bulb holder which is retained by a clip at either end Withdraw the bulb gently straight back Push in the new bulb Refit the bulb holder Replace the panel by carefully pushing the panel towards the headlining so that e clips engage their respective slot NO Oo WwW Tailgate bulbs 9 5 Wagon 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn 90 9 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 5 Change the bulb 6 Check that the new bulb is working Car care and technical information 211 Reassembly Rear lights clusters 9 5 Wagon 1 Place the two hinges in the recess in 1 Open the tailgate 4 a sudo ae the tailgate 2 Remove the cover by turning the two firmly 2 Then push the hinges into the recess catches anticlockwise one quarter turn 5 Release tiie fastener fromthe body ane OSE ME GOVE 3 Remove the two screws securing the R
244. t your car An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Using a match or flame of any kind neara battery can cause battery gas to explode 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 If you don t explosive gas could be present Be sure the electrolyte in the battery is not frozen Discharged batteries will freeze When connecting jumper cables to a frozen battery gas from the chemical reaction inside the battery can build up under the ice and cause an explosion Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you acciden tally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the area with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock and also the vehicles could be damaged Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to a major metal engine part with a good ground Do not connect to or you will get a short that could injure you or would damage the battery and maybe other p
245. tailgate or hood has been left open when the car is locked the LED on the fascia will flash three times per second for ten seconds to indicate this Check to ensure that all the doors plus trunk lid tailgate and hood are closed prop erly If the fault persists LED flashing when renewed attempt made to activate the car alarm by remote control lock the car using the key instead The car alarm will not have been activated and you should get in touch with an authorized Saab dealer To avert inconvenience caused by the alarm being triggered inadvertently make sure that anyone else using the car is famil iar with how both the car alarm and the lock ing system work If the alarm is tripped the direction indica tors are flashing and the siren is on it can be turned off by unlocking the car using the ri button 44 security Activating the car alarm Electronic starting interlock The car alarm cannot be activated if the driver s door is open or if the ignition switch is in ON position If on the other hand one of the other doors or the trunk or hood is open or opened and not closed again during the 10 seconds delay period it will be excluded from the alarm function If it is then closed a new delay period of ten seconds will start and the door or trunk or hood will once again be secured by the alarm system As usual the LED will be on continuously during the new delay period and will start to flash once ev
246. tched off if the car is travelling faster than 35 mph 60 km h It may be necessary to switch off the system if the car has become bogged down for instance Press TCS to switch it on again If a fault is detected in the ABS system the TCS will be switched off automatically The cruise control system will automatically be disengaged after one second if itis active when the TCS starts to operate Electronic Stability Program ESP option certain models only The Electronic Stability Program employs both the antilock braking system ABS and the traction control system TCS Itis a safety system that helps the driver to stabi lize the car in unusual circumstances that can otherwise be difficult to handle How the ESP system works The Electronic Stability Program 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 driving wheels from spinning The car has sensors that measure wheel speed yaw acceleration lateral acceleration steering wheel position and braking pressure The values provided by these sensors are used to calculate the actual direction of the car If this direction does not agree with that intended by the driver calculated from the steering wheel position the ESP is engaged ESP improves the driver s chances of retaining control over the car in critical situ ations ESP OFF The light in the re
247. tem S RS ry To reduce risk of injury e Always wear your safety belt e Always adjust your seat so that you are as far back as possible but still able to reach the steering wheel and controls comfortably Children 12 and under or shorter than 140 cm 55 inches should always travel in the rear as the vehicle is equipped with an airbag on the pas senger side The supplementary restraint system SRS comprises an airbag in the steering wheel a front passenger airbag and side airbags in the front seats The system supplements the protection provided by the safety belts to further enhance the safety of the occupants If a fault is detected in the SRS the AIR BAG warning light on the main instru ment panel will come on see pages 52 and 34 When the system is triggered by impact of a frontal crash the airbags in the steering wheel and passenger side of the dash board are inflated after which they deflate through vents in the back of the bags The front airbags are inflated in two stages The first stage process is a less severe softer inflation of the airbag This stage is used in lower force crashes or if the seat is positioned close to the steering wheel or dashboard The second stage process is a more forceful and quicker inflation of the air bag This stage is used in more severe crashes and or when the seat adjustment is back a significant distance from the steering wheel or dashboard The
248. ter both doors have been closed Interior equipment and trunk The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position e Height e Legroom e Backrest rake angle e Lumbar support e Head restraint height We recommend that adjustments to the driver s seat be performed in the following order 1 Height 2 Legroom 3 Seat tilt angle 4 Backrest rake angle Lastly adjust the steering wheel See page 122 Never adjust the driver s seat except when the car is stationary Side airbags see page 32 Head restraint see page 18 Height To raise the seat lift the lower control straight up To lower the seat press the lower control down The same control can be used to adjust the height of the front and rear edges of the seat independently Interior equipment and trunk 119 Legroom adjustment Backrest rake angle Lumbar support 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 trol forward or back ment of the lumbar support 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 ora crash 120 Interior equipment and trunk Programmable driver s seat certain models only In certain models the driver s seat is equipped with a programmable memory
249. ter the car has been started or comes on while you are driving have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer The warning light could signify that the airbags may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash See page 52 Moment of impact Sensor detects decel eration and sends a signal via the control module to a gas gen erator that inflates the airbag The inflating airbag cushions the driver Airbag now fully inflated The airbag starts to deflate Inflated airbag driver side Inflation and deflation together take less than 0 1 second Safety 31 Accessories and other equipment must SRS airbag system with belt pretensioners not be fitted to the surfaces marked as 1 Electronic control module and sensor these are where the airbags inflate in the 2 Belt pretensioners for both front safety belts event of a crash 3 Steering wheel with integral airbag l 4 Passenger airbag 5 Side airbag sensor 6 Side airbag 7 Front sensors 32 Safety Front passenger seat ry 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 The passenger airbag module is housed in the fascia above the glove compartment and is marked SRS AIRBAG Both airbags will be i
250. th the recess in the lamp housing 206 Car care and technical information Headlight bulb for low beam Halogen Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit To improve accessibility to the right hand headlight hold aside the induction air hose To improve accessibility to the left hand headlight remove the battery cover Release the two clips along the long sides of the cover 2 Unplug the connector 3 To remove the spring clip push it in and then move it to the right 4 Remove the bulb 5 Without touching the glass with your fingers insert the new bulb Look through the headlight lens to help fit the bulb correctly 6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with the spring clip 7 Plug in the connector Contact an 8 Screw on the cover Make sure that the guide on the cover is authorized aligned with the recess in the lamp housing Saab workshop if a xenon headlight requires replacement Car care and technical information 207 Parking light bulb cars with halogen low beam Parking light bulb cars with halo gen low beam The parking light bulb is adjacent to the bulb for low beam 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit 2 Withdraw the bulb holder 3 Change the bulb Parking light bulb cars with xenon low beam Parking light bulb cars with xenon low beam The parking light bulb is adjace
251. the most stringent requirements set by API and ACEA classifications Basic recommendations for Saab engines SAE 5W 30 or OW 30 5W 40 The oil should be semi or fully synthetic and fulfill grade require ments for ACEA A3 B3 API SJ or higher In addition to API and ACEA the ILSAC GF 3 specification is approved for use in appli cable markets Fully synthetic oils with viscosity s OW 40 50 of well Known brands and fulfilling minimum ACEA A3 B3 are also recom mended especially for extreme driving conditions Specifications 251 Oil specification Oil for gasoline engines is classified by the API American Petro leum Institute and ACEA European Automobile Manufacturers Associations standards API classifies engine oil into grade classes SH since 1993 and SJ since 1996 The SJ class fulfils more stringent requirements and has lower phosphorous level A new grade API SL intro duced 2001 fulfils even higher requirements These grade classes are most often combined with correspond ing classes for diesel engines The class designations for diesel engines begins with the letter C Commercial For example a grade combination suitable for both types of engine could be API SH CD SJ CF or SL CF Under the ACEA nomenclature oils are divided into Class A for gasoline engines and Class B for diesel engine passenger cars There is a further class for heavy diesel engines Each class is divided into grades 1 2 and 3 where grades 2
252. tion DOLBYB C on for cassette player Quick guide to the Saab 9 5 Audio System Radio see page 88 ON 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 tion key is not in the switch the system will auto matically be switched off after one hour has elapsed since a control button on the radio was last pressed OFF To switch the system OFF press the volume button or remove the ignition key VOL To adjust the volume rotate the VOL control BAL To adjust the balance between the left and right channels pull out and turn the VOL control BAS Press to release the button and adjust the bass level Lock the setting by pushing the button in TRE Press to release the button and adjust the tre ble Lock the setting by pushing the button in FAD Press to release the button and adjust the fade between the front and rear sets of speakers Lock the setting by pushing the button in SEARCH RADIO BAND saab 9 5 Audio System 85 Preset station buttons Press once play the preset station Press amp hold briefly store a new station Auto tuning Press once auto seek tuning Press amp hold briefly a chime will sound manual tuning Press once Autostore ON OFF Press amp hold briefly automatic tuning and storing of the 6 strongest stations Press once change to radio when CD active Pres
253. tion see page The car is equipped with tires designed to provide optimum grip on both wet and dry roads although this has been achieved at the expense of somewhat reduced grip on snow and ice For regular driving on snow and ice we therefore recommend that winter Snow tires be fitted Winter Snow tires particularly studded tires where use Is legally permitted gener ally make driving safer on snow and Ice Acquaint yourself with the legal provi sions governing the use of different types of winter tires and snow chains Studded tires are not allowed in some countries If winter tires are fitted the same type must be fitted on all wheels Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you on the best tires for your Car Remember that tires age It may therefore be necessary to change them before they reach the legal wear limit as they gradually lose their friction properties The best response if the car gets into a front wheel skid is to freewheel manual gearbox only i e disengage the clutch so that the wheels are neither driven or retarded by the engine If the car has automatic transmission ease up on the accelerator and steer carefully in the desired direction In arear wheel skid steer in the same direc tion that the rear of the car is moving Tire chains If you want to fit tire chains where legally permitted they should only be fitted to the tires recommended under Specifications see page 256 Co
254. tion indicators Engine management system Door mirror heating rear window heating OnStar Telematics ACC interior lighting rear fog light Audio System rear view mirror with auto dimming function low beam headlight xenon left right navi gation accessory Cruise Control Interior fan Sunroof Air pump 3 0t V6 only Electrically adjustable driver s seat fuel filler flap Driver seat memory mirrors memory sunroof park ing assistant rain sensor Engine management system SID 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 52 56 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 9 15 Ls 30 15 30 30 30 20 Airbag SRS ABS TCS ESP Starter motor Cruise control water valve fog lights front Ventilated front seats Direction indicator switch Cigarette lighter front rear Daytime running light Electric windows left Windshield wipers Electric heating front seats Limp home solenoid automatic transmission OnStar telematics Spare fuses Relay panel under instrument panel A B C1 C2 D E F Function Electric heating of rear seat Main relay engine management system Fuel filler flap Car care and technical information 219 Relay panel under instrument panel cont Fuel pump Ignition switch Rear window door mirrors heating Starter relay Limp home function Bootlid 220 Car care and technical information Fuse box under hood Fuses Amp Function 1 40 Radiator fan high speed 2 60 A
255. to the bus 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 drivers side 218 Car care and technical information Gr Gwe Gos Gos EoD EoD 5 G 5 EnD Er Eg Ges ERE EoD Eo Eq2 Eo E55 Ww 43 33 oD E x NS NS N eo ex gt www W mm mmm mM 30 w A N ol N e gt N J N e N oa ESD E ESE QI fo EYS EXD Ee E83 ESD E ESS ELIE Fuse panel in instrument panel olal Aloin olol gt NIO J Amp Function 30 10 139 15 15 10 10 7 9 30 5 10 Trailer lights Automatic transmission Electric door mirrors DICE Brake lights Reversing lights Parking lights left Parking lights right DICE TWICE Electric windows right trailer charging Brake lights trailer Engine injectors 16 16B 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 15 15 30 7 9 20 30 20 40 15 40 30 Lo Trunk lighting trunk lock door lighting circulation pump parking assistant Audio System diagnostic instrument CD changer Door mirrors heating rear seat Central locking electrically adjusted passenger seat Automatic transmission Audio System amplifier Ignition system engine Preheated oxygen sensor catalytic converter fuel pump DICE direc
256. tors 1 Right indicators 2 Left indicators 68 Instruments and controls Front fog lights The front fog lights can be activated in both dimmed 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 Reversing lights The reversing lights come on automatically when reverse gear is engaged or selected with the ignition switched on Hazard warning lights Hazard warning lights When this button is pressed all the turn signal indicators and a symbol in the button flash simultaneously If the ignition is on both indicator lights on the instrument panel will also flash If the hazard warning lights are left on for some time the flasher frequency will be reduced to save the battery Hazard warning lights should only be used if the car constitutes a hazard to other road users 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 awarning triangle or flares they should be set up along side of the road 300 ft 100 m behind your vehicle If the car is not clearly visible e g over the brow of a hill or bridge place the trian gle flare even further back Instruments and controls 69 1 Interior lighting on continuously 2 Lighting comes on when a door is opened 3 Lighting always off
257. ts and the fan speed will be increased As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value both the fan speed and the heat will be decreased to a level determined by the system Starting in hot weather The system will automatically distribute air through the panel vents at high fan speed and will switch on the A C compressor unless the ECON switch has been pressed If the outdoor temperature is above 86 F 30 C the system might select recirculation after approximately 45 seconds if this is required in order to reach the desired temperature As the temperature inside the car nears the selected value the fan speed will be decreased to a value determined by the system Programming Manual selections can be programmed into the ACC system so that these will take effect when the car is started Note that the ignition must be switched off for at least ten minutes after programming for the selections to be saved in the system s memory 1 Make sure the ignition is ON 2 Select the desired settings 3 Press OFF and Emp simultaneously the display will flash to confirm that the settings have been recorded Example If you want air distribution through the panel vents when you start the car press and then save the setting by pressing KIS ans Cancelling the programmed settings I To cancel the programmed settings press and End simultaneously the display will flash to confirm that the settings have been cancelled
258. tside temperature is below 50 F 10 C the fluid will not reach the specified temperature of 175 F 80 C In this case the correct fluid level may be 0 8 in 20 mm below the MAX mark 196 Coolant e Proceed with caution if the radiator is boiling when you open the hood Never remove the expansion tank filler cap when the radiator is boiling Loosen the cap carefully and let the engine cool before removing the cap e The cooling system is pressurized hot coolant and vapor can escape when the filler cap is released e Exercise care when adding coolant Coolant on hot surfaces constitutes a fire risk The expansion tank is transparent to facili tate checking of the coolant level When the engine is cold the coolant must not lie over the KALT COLD mark on the expansion tank If the message FILL COOLANT FLUID is displayed on the SID check the level of fluid in the expansion tank Top up aS necessary with equal parts of clean water and Saab approved coolant If the expansion tank is empty when coolant is added run the engine to normal temper ature and top up again as necessary Car care and technical information Coolant expansion tank Coolant The cooling system is charged at the factory with coolant containing a 50 concentra tion of acombined antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor A weaker mixture will result in reduced anticorrosion protection For pro tection against freezing in very c
259. ually low level and is therefore identified incor rectly as a gap between tracks it could ini tiate a spurious auto music search To cancel such a search press and hold ERC mid segment during playback The following will now appear on the dis play 92 Saab 9 5 Audio System Type II metal tapes Tape care The cassette has an automatic tape type Do not expose cassette tapes to direct sun selector light or to extremes of temperature as this Cleaning due indicator can damage the cassette and the tape After 30 hours playing time the following Always keep cassettes In their boxes when message will appear on the display not in use If a cassette should become jammed in the deck contact an authorized Saab dealer The message will be displayed for ten seconds each time the cassette player is selected A cleaning tape should be used to clean the heads inside the cassette player to maintain good reproduction and to prevent unneces sary wear To reset the playing time meter 1 Remove the current tape 2 Load the cleaning tape and play it for the required time 3 Remove the cleaning tape and reload the other one CD player Do not use writeable CDs in your Audio System In certain cases this type of CD is only suitable for home use and can therefore cause operational problems To select the CD mode load a CD into the deck or if one is already loaded press the CD RDM button Insert the CD label
260. unction is useful to perature in both tem prevent fumes being drawn perature zones into the car in traffic jams 80 Instruments and controls To program a function or to cancel a programmed function press and hold in the relevant button until the corresponding symbol has flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded Make sure the ignition is ON Function Text displayed on SID Text displayed on SID when cancelling program ACC LO TEMP ACC NORMAL See A C CTRL A C CTRL during programming ACC RECIRC ACC RECIRC ACC SPEED CTRL ACC NORMAL CTRL ACC AUTO ACC MANUAL RDEFR CTRL RDEFR CTRL Example To have the ACC system switch the heating for the rear window and door mirrors ON OFF automatically press and hold in Mim until the symbol has flashed four times on the display and a chime has sounded The display shows ACC AUTO RDEFR CTRL Once a function has been recorded under Programming II it will remain in the system until you cancel the program AUTO will still show on the display after a function has been saved in Programming II Calibration If the battery has been disconnected or has died the system will need to be recalibrated To start the calibration procedure 1 Start the engine 2 Press XIJ and OFF simultaneously Calibration takes about 30 seconds During this time and for about 3 seconds after the operation has been completed the number of fault codes
261. under can be injured or killed by the airbag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children NEVER put a child seat in the front 36 Safety Are the smoke and fumes given off when the airbag operates at all harmful Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several min utes complained only of minor irritation of the throat and eyes Avoid as far as possible getting dust on your skin as there is a risk of skin Irritation If this trouble persists you should consult a doctor If you suffer from asthma the incident may bring on an attack in which case you should follow the normal procedure advised by your doctor It is advisable to consult a doctor afterwards A N WARNING When an airbag is inflated there is dust in the air Because the dust sometimes contains particles of a substance resembling dish detergent the following precautions should be taken e As soon as possible wash any exposed skin using a mild soap and water e If there is irritation of the eyes flush them liberally with clean water for at least 20 minutes What should do if the AIR BAG warning light comes on 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 To reduce the risk of head injuri
262. unroof The sunroof is operated by the switch on the overhead panel above the rearview mirror The sunroof can be opened partially or fully Interior equipment and trunk 127 To open e 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 e Slide the control forwards until the sun roof is closed Ventilation position e Press the middle of the control when sun roof closed e To close slide the control forwards To fully open the sunroof from the ventila tion position slide the control back Sunroof control 1 To open 2 Toclose 3 Ventilation position The sunroof incorporates an interior man ual sliding sun blind After the car has been waxed the sunroof may squeak or squeal on opening to the ventilation position If this should occur fully open the sunroof and using washer fluid wash the seal along the front edge together with the paintwork that is in contact with the seal when the roof is closed Manual operation of sunroof Emergency operation of sunroof In an emergency e g if there is an electrical failure the sunroof can be operated by a screwdriver Remove the cover at the front of the sunroof opening insert a screwdriver in the groove and rotate Rotate counterclockwise to close sunroof 128 Interior equipment and trunk Sun visor with
263. ur 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 e The sound level of the siren when locking unlocking HIGH or LOW e The number of blinks when locking unlocking 1 to 7 Automatic locking of the trunk when the car is driven 1 to 8 mph 2 14 km h YES or NO Preclude the unlocking of the trunk while the car is driven YES or NO e Automatic locking of the trunk after 1 second 4 minutes if it has not been opened YES or NO Automatic locking of the trunk when it is closed YES or NO Automatic locking of all doors when the car Is driven above 7 5 mph 12 km h YES or NO Saab Information Display e Outdoor temperature display can be adjusted Miscellaneous Select the on time for heated rear seat Coolant temperature gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Fuel level gauge adjustment can be increased decreased Additional sweep of the wipers after wind shield washer function ON or OFF Follow me home on time can vary from 20 to 50 seconds Night panel illumination deactivation speed for the soeedometer can be adjusted 209 Following adjustments can be done by the driver Automatic Climate Control ACC To alter the preprogrammed AUTO start up mode with your own preferences you can
264. ure daily high low tomorrow s high low precipitation forecast and unusual conditions Stock Quotes The OnStar Virtual advisor can provide you with current quotes for the stocks you have specified in your customized profile as well as other requested stocks All market data is delayed by twenty minutes If you have not set your profile you can still access the stock quote feature through your default profile and then request the stock of your choice Sports Scores The OnStar Virtual advisor can provide you with scores for your favorite college and pro fessional teams with up to the minute high lights even if they are being broadcast ona local station See the team selection option in your Mobile Profiler section of the sub scriber section of OnStar com If you have not set your profile or are still using the default profile you can access the sports option of the Virtual advisor and ask for an update on your favorite sport You always have access to the options in the Vir tual Advisor News Headlines The OnStar Virtual Advisor will provide cur rent headlines for many different catego ries including e International News Headlines e National News Headlines e Technology Headlines e Business Headlines e Sports Headlines e 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 E mail availability is based on the addres
265. v counter comes on if e A fault has been detected and the system has therefore been switched off e The system has been switched off manu ally e When the ignition key is turned to the ON position the lamp is lit for about four sec onds while the system undergoes a self test ESP indicator light The indicator light in the rev counter comes on for a short period of time when the ESP system is operative Operation of the ESP indicates reduced cohesion between the tires and the road and that extra care should be taken by the driver Turning ESP off The system can be turned off manually with the ESP button whereupon the light on the main instrument panel will come on The ESP system cannot be switched off if the car is travelling faster than 35 mph 60 km h The ESP is always operative during brak ing even if it has been switched off manu ally When driving normally ESP will help to improve the stability of the car This does not mean that car can be driven faster The same care and prudence as normally applied should be displayed on cornering and when driving on slippery roads Starting and driving 169 Increased stability with ESP The system applies the brakes to the wheels as shown to prevent the car from skidding 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 changin
266. vanity mirror 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 Front ashtray 1 Press soft to open close 2 Pull out one side at an angle Ashtrays accessory The car can be equipped with three ash trays one in the instrument panel fascia and one in each rear door A cigarette lighter is fitted adjacent to the front ashtray and there is also one in the back of the center console Front ashtray 1 To open the ashtray push gently on the center upper part of the front and release to allow it to spring out 2 Close the ashtray in the same way Toremove the ashtray open it and after that pull left side out at an angle To refit line up the slots on either side and Slide it closed Rear ashtray Rear ashtrays Open the lid to use ashtray Toremove the ashtray fully open the lid and lift the ashtray straight out To refit the ashtray make sure it engages the two square recesses in the door trim 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 The ignition should be in the ON position The cigarette lighte
267. vehicle telematics communications and navigation system Please consult the sep arate chapter in this owner s manual page 105 104 Saab 9 5 Audio System This page has been left blank OnStar Telematics 105 OnStar Telematics Pstar Using OnStar 106 The OnStar Safety and Additional Services 110 OnStar is Easy eee 106 Security Plan 108 Personal Calling 110 OnStar Services Button 106 Automatic notification of air bag Emergency button cccccccsseesseeee 107 deployment canara ee 108 Virtual Advisor 114 White dot UttON sccccccssssseeeeeeee joy RL te A srci 108 OnStar Subscriber System status light cs cceesse o7 As alec ear ceee ne WebSite cecseseeceeeeene 115 Stolen vehicle tracking 109 Accident ASSISt a an 109 TOE The OnStar Center 1 Limitations cceeeeeee 11 e0 Star Cente 08 OnStar Med Net ceeeee 109 raong 9 Connecting to the OnStar center 108 S y eia i Hands free communication 109 Additi inf ti 116 Our personal identification number f PIN a 108 The OnStar Premium D Services Plan 1 09 erar Somes EEE E 116 Route SUPPOMT cccceseeeeeeeee ees 109 T si pou iy ae Ride ASSISt ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 109 A l a a UN OnStar Subscription Information 116 Information and Convenience ser e o E E ERRET 09 106 OnStar Telematics Your new vehicle
268. warning lights will come on when the ignition is switched on prior to starting Under normal conditions these should go out a few seconds after the engine has started see page 56 Warning oil pressure engine oil This light will come on together with if the engine oil pressure is dangerously low If the light flashes or comes on while you are driving stop the car switch off the engine and check the engine oil level see page 193 Under no circumstances must the car be driven when the warning light is on Low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage Warning charging This light will come on together with if the battery is discharging If it comes on while you are driving stop the car as soon as possible and switch off the engine Check the alternator drive belt see page 201 If the belt has broken the engine may overheat cooling system will not function properly the battery will not be charged the A C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be lost iis Brake warning light This light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reser voir see pages 197 197 If the ABS warning light is on at the same time the ABS system may be inoperative because of a fault see Anti lock brake warning page 52 Never drive the car when these warning lights are on Danger of brake failure Have the brake system checked by an authori
269. will respond OnStar White Ready Dot button 2 Say Voice OnStar will respond Feedback Voice Feedback is now ON OFF Units Remaining OnStar keeps track of the amount of calling time you have purchased and used in units The number of total remaining units is stored within the OnStar system and canbe accessed easily 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar White Ready Dot button 2 Say Units OnStar will respond Verify or Add 3 Say Verify OnStar will respond You have units remaining Adding More Calling Minutes Units You can charge additional calling units with automatic refill by contacting OnStar or by authorizing automatic unit refill on the OnStar subscriber website For more infor mation about the OnStar subscriber web site please see page 115 Automatic Replenishment If you run out of units during a call your call will be terminated and you will be connected to OnStar for approval to replenish You will be warned at the beginning of a call when you have ten or fewer calling units remain ing Contact OnStar 1 Press the OnStar will respond OnStar Ready White Dot button 2 Say Units OnStar will respond Verify or Add 3 Say Add You will be connected to OnStar for replenish ment 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 OnSt
270. y Labels Leather upholstery care of Light horn 237 188 122 228 38 258 146 20 232 65 Light switches 65 Luggage compartment lighting 69 M Main instrument panel 50 Main dipped beam 65 Maintenance schedule 244 Manual gearbox technical data __ s_ 254 Maxi fuses 217 Milometer 56 Motoring abroad 237 N Night Panel 63 O Oil capacity engine 250 Oil change engine 194 Oil specification 250 OnStar 105 Outdoor temperature 59 Owner assistance 245 p Paintwork touching in 234 Parking Assistance 184 Parking lights 65 Plates and labels 257 Poly V belt 201 Power steering 198 Power steering fluid 198 Pressure gauge 58 Programming I ACC 78 Programming II ACC 79 Programming the ACC 78 Q Questions on function of airbag 35 Quick guide Audio System 85 R Radio 88 Rain sensor 70 Rear fog light 66 Rear seat 9 5 Sedan folding 132 Rear seat 9 5 Wagon folding 135 Rear seat head restraints 18 Rear view mirror antidazzle 124 Rearview mirrors 123 Reclamation _ s Ss lt Ss i 3 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission towing a caravan or trailer 174 Refuelling 152 Relay panel 219 Remote control 38 Remote conirol battery changing __ 40 Remove the key 146 Reporting safety defects 246 Index 263 Reprogramming of systems 259 Reservoir power steering fluid __ s s 198 Rev counter 56 Reversing lights 68 Roof load 176 Running in 170 S SID 59 SRS airbag 29
271. y Call the OnStar Center and provide the advisor with your current number and he or she will assist you in setting up a new number If you have forgotten your PIN just call the OnStar Cen ter For security reasons we will send your PIN to you in the mail The OnStar Safety and Security Plan The OnStar Safety and Security Plan is part of the Premium Services Plan that comes with your vehicle With it you have access to a complete range of services providing you with an unsurpassed level of safety and security 24 hours a day 7 days a week And you have it all at the touch of a button So whether you re on a lonesome country road or stuck in highway traffic you have at your disposal a complete range of services providing you with unsurpassed security And you have it all at the touch of a button Automatic notification of air bag deployment Should your front air bags deploy a priority signal will be sent to the OnStar Center with your Saab s location as long as cellular service and the vehicle s electrical system are operable An advisor will attempt to contact you to assess the nature of your emergency and then notify the appropriate emergency services provider Emergency services Should you require emergency assistance press the red emergency button and On Star or an advisor will contact the nearest emergency services provider with your exact location and your request for help New retail deliveries on
272. y of the tires diminishes This is partic ularly true on winter tires Tires now have a date code marking for the year of manufacture The first two digits denote the week number and the two last digits the year The lt symbol points to the year Accordingly a date code of 0200 signifies that the tire was manufactured in week 02 2000 225 226 Car care and technical information Spare wheel under panel in luggage compartment Compact spare wheel The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus tained a puncture The maximum life of the tire is only 2000 miles 3 500 km Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h with the compact spare fitted The compact spare should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa Carry the punctured tire in the spare wheel well under the luggage compartment floor Have the standard tire repaired and refitted as soon as possible see also page 179 Panel hooked back 9 5 Sedan To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel it can be placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest workshop A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart ment see page 134 and 137 Hanging up the cover and spare wheel compartments mats 9 5 Wagon The spare wheel together with the jack front towrope attachment eye and toolkit is stowed away underneath a panel in
273. your account You will need to provide account and credit card information Voice Commands Personal Calling is made available through your voice commands to the system This allows you to verbally control all of the phone functions Your OnStar wireless phone system has been programmed to respond to a wide vari ety of voices and accents You should speak distinctly in a normal speaking vol ume It is not necessary to exaggerate your voice or to speak loudly Speak numerical digits one at a time and then wait for confir mation before going to the next digit Voice Command Error Messages Pardon The system has not been able to match your command with a word that it knows Repeating the command distinctly should fix the problem Slower Please Repeat the command after a short pause This response normally happens if you say a command before the system is ready for it or if there is substantial background noise Universal Commands Help The system will provide a list of avail able commands Clear When you are entering digits this command will erase the last digit entered Cancel This command takes you from the current function to the Ready prompt Ifthe last response from the system was Ready this command will exit voice recognition Placing a Call There are three ways to place a call 1 By using a particular number say DIAL 2 By using a stored nametag say CALL 3 By dialing th
274. zed Saab dealer Instruments and controls 51 Parking brake warning AULE light This light will show when the parking brake is on see page 185 If the car is driven with the parking brake still on will also come on and a chime will sound The parking brake is mechanical and oper ates on the rear wheels e Always apply the parking brake when parking see page 185 e Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key e Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving 52 Instruments and controls Anti lock brake warning This light will come on if a fault has occurred in the ABS system On certain variants and as well as can light up to indicate a fault in the electronic brake force distribution system distribution of the brake pressure between the front and rear wheels Conventional braking without the ABS func tion will still be available For safety reasons stop the car and check the level of the brake fluid see page 197 If the level is normal depress the brake pedal firmly two or three times 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 e If the ABS is inoperative there is a danger of the rear wheels locking up on hard braking e If the level of brake fluid in the reser voir is below the MIN mark the car should be tow

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