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1. 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 NOTICE Do not use writeable CDs in your Audio System In certain cases this type of CD is only suitable for home use and can the refore cause operational problems over heating 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 side up and allow the mechanism to load it automatically Play back of the first track will start and the follo wing 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 REI or ERLA 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 BREZa4 twice saab 9 5 Audio System 93 IB1845 Rapid play passa
2. 17 7 mpg 161 100 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 starting and driving 157 20 C 4 F 0 C 32 F Percentage increase in fuel consumption of engine starting from cold compared to engine at normal temperature 158 Starting and driving Driving technique To obtain the best running economy not only regarding fuel consumption but general wear also regular service is required High speed unnecessary acceleration heavy braking and much low gear work all gives rise to higher fuel consumption 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 will take much longer before the engine becomes hot Engine wear is gre atest during this warming up phase The refore drive away as soon as possible after the engine is started and avoid high revving e Driving in alow gear results in higher fuel consumption than in a high gear because of
3. Canada Label for tire pressure and color codes trim and body 6 Chassis number plate 7 Chassis number stamped on body 8 Vehicle Emission Control Information CANADA SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB SAAB 9 5 7 eT VIN Ee MF ON o N N N N i wA ont Specifications 263 position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB SAAB 9 5 i o ae a i e 4 V N Y S 3 E H 4 9 G 6 5 3 045842 2 ee ee ee a 1 2 3 4 5 6 identification codes for certain chassis details 1 Region Y Northern Europe 8 Engine variant A 2 31 Z E 2 3t 2 Country S Sweden G 23 Turbo 3 moines 3 Saab Automobile AB 9 Check digit 0 9 X 4 Productline E 9 5 10 Model year 5 9005 5 Model series B 9 5 Linear with drivers and z R passenger side airbags 11 Factory 3 Trollh ttan 12 Serial number 000001 999999 D 9 5 Arc with drivers and passenger side airbags H 9 5 Aero with driver s and passenger side airbags 6 Body version 4 4 door 5 5 door 7 Gearbox 5 Manual 5 speed 9 Automatic 5 speed 264 Specifications Several of the systems in your Saab car can be adjusted to better fit your individual needs Some functions are governed by legal requirements and cannot therefore be reprogrammed Consult an authorized Saab dealer for further information Car alarm central locking system e The number of blinks when locking unlocking Automatic locking of the trunk when the car is driven 1 to 8 mph 2 14 km h
4. 202 Car care and technical information Front turn signal and side marker lights bulbs To change the bulb the complete lamp unit has to be removed 2 3 4 5 Depress the catch accessed from the engine bay Carefully pull out the lamp unit The bulb holder has a bayonet fitting Grip the holder and twist it counterclock wise Withdraw the bulb holder from the lamp unit The bulb also has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise Fit the new bulb and check that it is cor rectly seated Catch seen from engine bay left hand side To re install the lamp unit 1 Align the catch with the recess in the lamp housing holder 2 Press the lamp housing towards the headlight slightly and press the housing towards the rear of the car 3 Make sure the locating pin and the two plastic lugs enter their respective holes 4 Press the lamp housing until it click into place Catch seen from engine bay right hand side Front turn signal bulb 1 Catch 2 Bayonet pin 3 Plastic lugs Car care and technical information 203 Rear light clusters 9 5 Sedan Rear light clusters 9 5 SportWagon Rear light cluster 9 5 Sedan 1 Direction indicators 1 Direction indicators i 2 Taillights 2 Taillights The bulbs for the lamps in the rear light clus 3 Stop lights and taillights 3 Stop lights and taillights ter are accessed from the luggage compart 4 Reversing lights 4 Reversing
5. Raise the backrest of the rear seat Make sure it locks properly Secure the lower part of the child res traint by means of the safety belt or lower anchorages ISOFIX as described in the child restraint mounting instruction on the previous page 25 8 Tighten the tether so that the back of the child restraint is pressed hard against the backrest 9 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 Make sure the child restraint anchorages are folded all the way up or down other wise it can obstruct locking the rear seat Child tether anchorages Saab 9 5 Sport backrest Wagon It is not possible to route the tether through the cargo net accessory if one is fitted Instead we recommend a cargo guard accessory 26 Safety Lockable belt tongue In fitting a child seat that is intended to be secured in position by the lap portion of the safety belt make use of the locking function of the buckle Locking the lap portion of the belt lessens the risk that the seat will work loose while the car is in motion The button for the locking function is located on the back of the buckle 1 Position the child seat in the back of the Car 2 To activate the locking function move the locking button on the tongue of the ree He lap belt belt to the position marked AUO Kei CHILD SEAT item 1 in the figure in o
6. Wagon Rear seat upright 42 8 in 1087 mm Rear seat folded 68 2 in 1732 mm e 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 e When carrying a load in the luggage compartment make sure that it is tied down securely particularly when part or all of the rear seat is folded down 254 Specifications Engine 4 cylinder Cylinder bores Stroke Swept volume Idling speed Antifreeze Coolant capacity Four cylinders twin overhead cams hafts 16 valves and two balancer shafts 3 54 in 90 mm 3 54 in 90 mm 139 7 cu in 2 290 litres 825 rpm man 860 rpm aut Saab approved antifreeze 7 8 qts 7 4 litres Fuel Fuel tank capacity For optimum performance Saab recommends 18 5 gal 70 litres 2 3t 185 hp Linear AON 90 2 31 220 hp Arc and 2 3 Turbo 250 hp Aero AON 93 If AON 90 is used some decrease in engine power can occur Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used although not lower than AON 87 However engine performance will fall slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided For optimum performance use the recommended grade of fuel For further information on fuel see page 140 Specifications 255 Engine oil Recommended oil viscosities Viscosity is a measurement of the oils thickness The thickne
7. e At gas stations take the keys from the car while filling the tank Never allow children to climb on top of or under cars Always look for children before back ing your car out of a garage or drive way To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning never let a car idle in an enclosed garage Supervise young children around buckets of water while washing your car Small children can drown ina short time in less than an inch of water Safety 21 Protect children from getting trapped in the trunk of a car e Teach children not to play in or around cars e Watch children when loading or unlo ading 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 information see page 42 and 130 22 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 legal requirements for seating children in the car Make sure that it is possib
8. In a crash event computer systems such as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehi cle and how it was operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle position vehicle speed steering wheel angle lateral acceleration safety belt usage air bag readiness air bag perfor mance and the severity of a collision This information has been used to improve vehi cle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehi cles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems do not record sounds such as conversation of vehicle occupants Customer Assistance and Information To read this information special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required Saab will not access information about a crash eventor share it with others other than with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request of police or similar government office as part of Saab s defense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law In addition once Saab collects or receives data Saab may use the data for Saab research needs make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be main tained and need is shown or share summary data which i
9. Owner s Manual In car safety There is an In car safety amp Quick Reference Guide found in your car which contains some quick reference concerning safety issues Make sure you keep this Reference Guide readily available for all occupants to review Replacement and or additional Reference Guides may be ordered from your Saab dealer Owner s Manual Saab 9 5 Model Year 2005 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9 5 Audio System Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Customer Assistance and Information Specifications Index Saab Automobile AB 2004 Service Readiness Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden Printed in Sweden 11 37 51 83 105 131 181 245 251 265 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 185 hp Linear e 2 3T 220 hp Arc e 2 3 Turbo 250 hp Aero Although this manual describes the most important differences between model vari ants it does not include precise specifica tions of the different variants Some diffe rences 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 IB1734 We reco
10. see also page 253 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 NOTICE 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 162 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 253 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 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 6 7 800 1500 a 3800 1600 10 15
11. tre plac sur un terrain ferme et plat Ne jamais se glisser sous le v hicule lorsqu il est soulev DIRECTIVES DE LEVAGE 1 Serrer le frein de stationnement et d placer le levier des vitesses la position de stationnement 2 Placer le dessus du cric dans le point de levage c t de la roue qui doit tre remplac e 3 Lever le v hicule l aide du cric 4 En utilisant la cl douille dans la trousse outils desserrer les boulons de roue d un demi tour 5 Lever le v hicule jusqu ce que le pneu ne touche plus le sol Desserrer les boulons de roue compl tement et enlever la roue 6 Poser la roue de secours et serrer les boulons de fa on ce que la roue ne soit pas l che 7 Abaisser le v hicule Serrer les boulons de roue en croix Saab Automobile AB 12 793 144 T a ee Jack e Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains e Vehicle must be level and the jack must be placed on a firm and level ground e Never crawl underneath vehicle 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 Using socket wrench in tool kit loosen wheel bolts one half turn 5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel 6 Mount spare wheel
12. 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 126 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 NOTICE The trunk release handle was not desig ned 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 it IB1754 Ignition switch Starting the engine Important considerations for driving Refueling Engine Break In Period _ Gear changing Cruise control Braking Electronic Stability Program ESP Economical motoring __ Driving in cold weather _ Driving in hot weather _ Towing a trailer 132 133 136 138 142 142 151 152 155 157 159 160 161 Starting and driving 131 Starting and driving Driving with a roof rack load Driving at night Driving with a load Driving considerations with compact spare wheel tire fitted Spare wheel and tools __ Driving
13. 122 Interior equipment and trunk e Place heavy items closest to the backrest and stow smaller and lighter items on top e Never overload the cargo net accessory If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury Do not use a cargo net that shows signs of wear e Secure heavy and bulky items using the 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 123 e Secure small items if the backrest is folded down or the load through hatch is open Small items can also be thrown around inside the car and cause personal injury e Do not exceed the load capacity of the car as this will alter its handling characteristics see page 252 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 121 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 y j C A D S SSSA eee SoM K SKK SSS D gt eaten S Interior equipment and trunk 123 Trunk pass through hatch A trunk pass through hatch is incorporated in the rear seat backrest to enable long narrow items to be carried inside the car Items should not weigh mo
14. 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 247 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 owner assistance information including Saab Roadside Assistance If the 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 whic
15. Deployment of the airbags without a crash Deployment of the airbags in crashes less severe than intended e 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 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the Start or Drive position It should go out after the engine has started Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE WARNING An illuminated Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE indicator light indica tes an 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 driver should be prepared to take action if such unsafe conditions arise e g brake smoothly engage neutral stop in a suita ble place switch off the engine etc This light indicates a malfunction in the fuel injection or ignition system The car may still be driven with care and with somewhat diminished performance see page 136 Instruments and controls 55 NOTICE The car should be checked immediately at an authorized Saab dealer to prevent more serious faults from
16. Note The sensor reacts differently depending on whether or not the front seatbelts on the dri ver s and passenger sides are used Situa tions can therefore arise where only one of the airbags inflates It is also possible for only the seatbelt pre tensioners to be activated and for the air bags to remain uninflated The entire process takes less than 0 1 second literally faster than the blin king of an eye These airbags are triggered only by mode rate to severe frontal or near frontal cras hes They will not be activated by minor front end impacts rear end or side impacts or by the car rolling over ea RITA Passenger airbag and driver s airbag both inflated e Even if the car is equipped with AIR BAG 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 Otherwise you will be thrown back against the backrest when the airbag inflates which could cause you injury or death The airbag needs room 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 appli
17. The first coat the base color contains the pigment metal flakes and binder The second coat consists of a clear enamel which provides the final gloss for the paintwork and protects the base from moisture and environmental con taminants 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 Car care and technical information Surface treatment composition Body panel Zinc certain panel sections only 7 5 um Phosphate coating Cathodic ED 23 um Intermediate coat 35 um Metallic base 15 um Clear enamel solid enamel 40 um NOOR ONM 239 240 Anti corrosion treatment The entire car is corrosion protected at the factory in different stages by an electrolytic immersion coating and a PVC based pro tective coating to protect against corrosion caused by stones flung up by the wheels A thin penetrating anti rust oil is also applied in cavities and body members 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 drivi
18. ler 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 a ring If a soiled ring or spot should remain it can usually be removed using lukewarm soapy water or water alone Wet patches left by spilled soft drinks or thin oil must be wiped off immediately using an absorbent material such as a paper towel and treated with stain remover Alcohol is recommended for removing grease or oil stains and a semi stiff brush may also be used Car care and technical information Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appea rance 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 considered desirable in leather But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby it can start to look shabby It is agood 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 h
19. materials A typical car consists of metals 65 75 plastics 10 15 rubber 5 and small quantities of glass wood paper and texti les The recycling of metals has been com monplace for a long time now To facilitate sorting of other materials for recycling plastic parts for instance have been marked to identify the precise nature of the plastic The quantity of materials in the car that can be recycled or recovered depends on the scrapping facilities in different countries EU legislation that comes into force in 2006 will require a minimum of 85 of the total weight of materials to be recycled Howe ver every major car salvage yard in each market will receive details from Saab of how the highest percentage of materials can be reclaimed Car care and technical information 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 preset 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
20. 1870 650 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 7 2000 900 e 2000 900 10 15 1000 460 When negotiating long hills bear the follo wing important considerations in mind e Use Normal mode when driving with a caravan or trailer on hilly roads The adap tive gear change pattern function will pre vent the transmission overheating e Rises in coolant temperature are indica ted by the temperature gauge in the main instrument panel Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru ment panel The following steps are taken in order as the temperature of the engine increases e Gear change pattern is altered e A C compressor is switched off e Engine torque is reduced The following message will be displayed on the SID if the transmission fluid becomes too hot Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop If this message appears stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to idle until the message has gone out The selector lever should be in position P starting and driving 163 When continuing your journey select manual mode and a gear in which the engine speed is about 3 000 rpm until the incline eases See page 149
21. 5 to 7 Of the trailer weight with a maximum permissible tongue weight of 110 165 Ibs 50 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 When you connect the trailer be sure to attach its safety chains to the holes as illustrated Distribution of load in trailer a Light b Moderate c Heavy starting and driving 165 Attach the safety chains to the holes as illustrated 166 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 dri ving 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 The maximum permissible roof load is 220 Ibs 100 kg Note that the roof load is included in the car s maximum permissible load see page 252 Strong sturdy roof carriers designed spe cially for the car are available from your Saab dealer Always secure the roof load Safely Fitting the roof carriers 9 5 Sedan and 9 5 Wagon without roof rails accessory The carrier feet are marked with a top view of the car and arrow indicating their posi tions 1 Slip the plastic cover onto the adjustable foot of the carrier foot with kn
22. ACC system will need to be recalibrated See Calibration above If the system starts in OFF mode cancel the programme Refer to Cancelling the programmed settings 1 on page 79 82 Instruments and controls Condensation When the A C system is running the intake air is dehumidified and the resultant con densation is drained off through two outlets underneath the floor of the car in the vicinity of the front doors lt 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 Fault diagnosis and maintenance see page 234 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 relative humi dity or when passengers are perspiring 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
23. Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key e Do not apply the parking brake while the car is moving 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 189 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 towed to an authorized Saab dealer AIR AC Airbag warning light 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 in the event of a crash
24. CAL is no longer displayed Electric windows Bear in mind the pinch hazard when the side windows are being wound up e Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car This prevents per sonal injury caused by the electric win dows for example due to children playing The person operating the electric win dows is responsible for ensuring that no one especially children has their head hands or fingers in the window openings before raising the windows Raising the windows could otherwise cause serious or fatal injuries The electric motors of the front windows are equipped with overload protection integra ted thermal protection This protection ope rates 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 front 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 113 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 114 Interior
25. Car care and technical information Balance shafts The transmission located on the right vie wed 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 stan ding on level ground Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean before checking the level 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 recommen ded grade via the dipstick tube Changing engine oil e Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause seri ous skin disorders Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Keep oil out of reach of children Do not touch the turbocharger or exhaust 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
26. 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 saab 9 5 Audio System 83 Saab 9 5 Audio System Quick guide to the Saab 9 5 Audio System __ s 85H Sound controls 87 Radio 88 Cassette player __ 90 CD player 93 CD changer 95 Programmable functions 99 Steering wheel controls 100 Security lock 101 Technical data 102 Fault codes 104 84 saab 9 5 Audio System To get the best out of your Saab 9 5 Audio System we recommend that you read through this entire section The Saab 9 5 Audio System is available in two versions Premium on the 9 5 Linear and Prestige on the 9 5 Arc and 9 5 Aero Both models have been specially matched to the Saab 9 5 cabin The two systems 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 dea ler installed accessory option The Premium system has seven speakers three mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhances the overall sound image and one in each door The Prestige system Harman Kardon has nine speakers 9 5 Sport Wagon has eight speakers three mounted in the fascia the center speaker further enhan
27. ON OFF TRACK Press SEEK mid segment amp hold briefly a chime will sound Scan disc CDplayer Seepage9S _ o Press SEEK mid segment amp hold E Press once switch to CD player when other 2 chimes Scan magazine source active Press amp hold briefly a chime will sound Random playback Selects disc in magazine 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 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 remo ved e When one hour has elapsed since a con trol button on the Audio System was last pressed after the ignition key was remo ved VOL Volume BAL Balance Pull out and rotate the VOL control to adjust the balance between the left and right spea kers When the control is released it reverts to the volume function BAS TRE a SS SEARCH BAS Bass TRE Treble Rotate
28. Owner s Manual Risk of explosive gas Buckle up Never place a rear facing child seat in this seat Electric windows Deactivating of rear window switches Central locking lock Central locking unlock Trunk lid tailgate opening D lt p gt spade A 40 OF Headlights Direction indicators Parking lights Hazard warning lights Front fog lights Rear fog light q ow s amp 9 9 Windshield wipers Windshield washers Defroster Rear window heating Ventilation fan Coolant m temperature a a a Battery charging Foot brake Wn Coolant level Engine oil D A pressure 3 ABS brakes Radiator fan E 10 This page has been left blank Seats Head restraint Safety belts Child safety Airbag Safety 11 Safety 12 15 16 21 28 12 Safety Seats The seats are actuated by powerful motors Bear this in mind when adjusting the seat and make sure that nothing gets caught and damaged Ensure that not hing can be trapped when adjusting the seat Bear in mind that children can be injured if they play with the electrically operated seats Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car This prevents personal injury caused by the electrically adjusta ble seats for example due to children playing Both front seats are electrically operated On certain models the driver s seat is equip ped with a memory function
29. R1693Q__ 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 NINIET Une 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 40 35 240 35 All variants 260 38 260 38 Summer tire 225 45R1794Q_ 1 3 pers 0 100 0 160 250 36 250 36 fa E 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 270 39 270 39 225 45 R1794W 1 3 pers 0 120 0 190 250 36 240 35 All variants XL RF 4 5 pers 0 120 0 190 250 36 240 35 Compact spare 1 5 pers 120 190 300 43 290 42 T115 70 R16 Max 50 80 420 60 420 60 Spare wheel 1 Do not exceed posted speed limits By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the surrounding air temperature The values for tire pressure in the table above are for tires at 68 F 20 The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm e g during motor way driving and decrease as they cool When the temperature of the tires increase or decrease by 10 degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease by 10 kPa 2 psi 0 1 bar 1 5 pers 100 160 300 43 290 42 262 Specifications Plates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer it may be necessary to quote the car s V I N engine and gearbox numbers Tam SODA 1 V LN number inside windshield CAR NO 2 Certification label ER AE ET AA N A ole Saab Automobile AB 12 803 053 3 Gearbox number 4 Engine number 5 USA Label for color codes trim and body Tire information label can be found on the B pillar See also page 226
30. Safety belts care of 235 Safety belt pretensioners 16 Safety belt reminder 16 Seats 12 Securing a load 42 Selector lever indication automatic transmission 61 Sentronic manual mode 148 Service costs 247 Service information 248 Service intervals 246 Service record retention 247 Settings seats 12 Side airbags 32 Signalling horn 106 Sliding floor 9 5 SportWagon 129 Snow chains 159 Spare wheel 230 Spare wheel and tools 170 Spark plugs 257 Speedometer 58 59 Starting in cold weather ACC 79 Starting in hot weather ACC 79 Steering wheel adjustment 106 Steering technical data 259 Steps for determining correct load limit 228 Stone chip damage repairing 238 Storage compartments 118 Sun visors 117 Sunroof 114 Suspension 259 Suspension technical data 259 Switches 67 Symboler 9 Systems adjustment 264 T TCS OFF Table of fuses Tachometer Tailgate opening Tank gauge Technical data Temperature control ACC Temperature gauge engine Temperature zones ACC Textile carpeting Through load hatch Tie Downs Tightening torque wheel studs Tip driving at night Tip to avoid theft Tire chains Tire date code Tire inspection and rotation Tire markings Tire pressure Tire sidewall labeling Tire terminology and definitions Tire compact spare Tires Tires winter Tools Touching in the paintwork Towbar attachment Towbar load Towing the car 57 213 58 42 59 251 75 59 75 236 123 123 231 1
31. T E Estimated range distance to empty fuel tank Fuel Average fuel consumption since function last reset Speed Average speed since function last reset 62 Instruments and controls Outdoor temperature Frost warning Regardless of which function has been selected except Night Panel Mode SID will automatically display the outdoor tempera ture when it is between 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C This also applies if the temperature has moved outside the range of 21 to 43 F 6 to 6 C but is again bet ween 26 and 38 F 3 and 3 C WARNING 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 Speed Dist Arriv Alarm and Speed W 1 Select the desired function using kaj or ap 2 Press the SET button for at least one second figures start to flash anda chime sounds 3 Use I or E 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 e Select Fuel with E To reset the value press the CLEAR button for 4 seconds A c
32. 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 after both doors have been closed The following seat adjustments can be made to achieve a comfortable driving position e height e legroom e backrest rake angle e lumbar support driver s seat 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 106 Never adjust the driver s seat except when the car is stationary Side airbags see page 32 Head restraint see page 15 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 Legroom adjustment Backrest rake angle Lumbar support To adjust the legroom push the lower con Toadjustthe 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 dri ving so that the safety belt airbag and backrest can provide optimum protection in the ev
33. When the system is operating the brake pedal will pulsate gently and the system will make a ticking noise Braking with ABS evasive steering Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger has passed 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 ABS brakes on a skid pad or other suitable facility Electronic Stability Program ESP 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 The Electronic Stability Program employs both the antilock braking system ABS and the traction control system TCS Itis a system that helps the driver to stabilize the car in unusual circumstances that can oth erwise 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 pressur
34. a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notify ing the station attendant Leave the area immediately 1 Switch off the engine 2 Open the filler cap located in the right hand rear fender 3 Insert the fuel pump nozzle beyond the flange on the filler pipe and let the first mark a ring a pimple or the first spring coil rest on the flange Do not withdraw the nozzle while filling is in progress 4 Cease refueling the first time the pump stops and wait a few seconds after you ve finished pumping before you remove the nozzle NOTICE 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 Filler cap When you put the filler cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear three clicks Make sure you fully install the cap 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
35. adjust the fade between the front and rear sets of speakers Lock the setting by pushing the button in On all of the above selections there is a detent felt at the mid point SEARCH Gp BAND RADIO 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 sto ring of the 6 strongest stations Press once change waveband Press once activate radio 86 saab 9 5 Audio System Cassette player See page 90 Remove CD source active When tape playing Dolby B ON OFF Press once Selects cassette player when other CD changer accessory option See page 95 Press once Change to CD changer when CD player is active z 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 Switch to playback other side of tape Eject Press once Track search on current disc Press once Music search next track err Press amp hold briefly Rapid play Press amp hold briefly Fast forward rewind Press SEEK mid segment once Switch bet Press SEEK mid segment a chime will ween Rapid play PLAY and Fast track search sound Blank skip
36. and maybe other parts 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 terminal Starting and driving 176 Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the Starting and driving negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a major metal part with a good ground on the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery 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 deto nate 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 1 Try to start the vehicle with the dischar ged 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 Charging the battery Jump starting To avoid damaging the car s electrical system and electronics the following rules must be followed when charging the battery or jump s
37. 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 safe cornering and driving on slippery roads must still be applied see page 155 58 Instruments and controls 3 aoa 277 1 0 1 min x1000 1 Cars with automatic transmission Autochecking of lights main instrument panel The above warning and indicator lights should come on when the ignition is swit ched on prior to starting They should go out after about 3 seconds The following lights light up until the engine is started presuming that no fault exists e Central warning light AY e Oil pressure warning light wr e Warning charging ema 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 6 000 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 determi ned by whether the ignition is ON or OFF e When the ignition is ON pressing the button
38. 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 NOTICE 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 INFO DINIE CHECK message indicator This light indicates that there is a message in the Saab Information Display SID A chime will also sound see page 64 56 Instruments and controls CRUISE Indicator cruise control This light shows when the cruise control system Is active See page 151 Indicator high beam This light shows when the headlights are on high beam see page 67 Indicator rear fog light This light shows when the rear fog light is on see page 68 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 if equipped This light indicates that there is a fault in the Xenon headlight system which consists of xenon headlights and an automatic levelling system If a fault arises in the Xenon headlight sys tem the headlights will be angled down to avoid impairing the vision of drivers in onco ming traffic Adjust your speed accordingly as visibility will be reduc
39. 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 15 days Car care and technical information 193 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 NOTICE e If boost charging never use anything but a 12 volt charger see page 176 e Never reverse the polarity of the battery by connecting the leads to the wrong terminals The red positive Battery lead connects to the positive termi Correct position for battery clamp nal and the black negative lead to the negative terminal Charging replacing the battery e Serious damage can occur to the car s electrical system if a battery or alterna tor lead is disconnected while the engine is running e The nut on the battery clamp should be tightened to a torque of 10 Nm NOTICE To avert the danger of short circuiting between the positive terminal on the battery and the inlet manifold on the engine always disconnect the negative battery lead first and reconnect it last Connect the positive lead to the positive battery terminal red and the negative lead to agood ground point e g the lifting lug at the front of the engine 194 Car care and technical information Drive belts e Ke
40. brak ing even if it has been switched off manu ally NOTICE Suspension modifications such as changing the type of wheels dampers or springs can affect the function of the ESP system Always consult a Saab dealer before changing any suspension components 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 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 con sumption How to read the graph above 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
41. car is below 50 F 10 C see Program ming and II on pages 79 and 80 8 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 Instruments and controls 77 AUTO o Z ic s antttlll J To increase the fan speed in steps 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 I 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 78 Instruments and controls Air distribution Press once Defrosting of all windows will take place air flow to rear side windows shut off with The fan running at high speed Air being distributed to the defroster vents Normal temperature control will operate 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 1
42. clear of the ground Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel Clean any rust or dirt from the contact surfaces between the wheel and brake disc Do not wipe away the grease in the hub Fitthe wheel and screw in the bolts in the sequence shown opposite pairs see page 234 Car care and technical information 233 Jacking points for a trolley jack Clean any rust or dirt from the contact sur Do not wipe away the grease in the hub faces between the wheel and brake disc Tighten the bolts enough for the bolts 7 mene achat l 8 Check tighten the wheel bolts after a few bolts to the correct torque in the NOTICE a inat sequence shown opposite pairs aoe eat se ee ft Ibs 110 N Tightening torque e When refitting wheel covers where ight alloy wheels 80 ft lbs m Light alloy wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm applicable make sure that the valve Steer Neer en eee ee Steel wheels 80 ft lbs 110 Nm protrudes through the marked hole in the wheel cover e Do not overtighten the bolts using an impact wrench 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 234 Car care and technical information Air conditioning ACC e All repairs and adjustments on the A C system must be carried out by a Saab dealer authorized for this kind of work e The A C system is pressurized Do not break any connections or undo A C system components T
43. clockwise to increase the level and counter clockwise to reduce it The Bass and Treble controls must be pres sed first to release them OF tape saab 9 5 Audio System 87 EE op RDM IB1842 FAD Fader The fader control adjusts the balance bet ween 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 BAND button to switch to the radio when another source is active Preset station buttons 1 Press once release within a second to select a preset station e g The small figure on the far right of the dis play is the number of the preset button selected 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 Ms MSAND Tuning 2 Automatic seek tuning Press ERSA briefly to search for higher fre quencies or PEREZ for lower frequencies Manual tuning To switch to the manual tuning function press or ERREZ 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 frequency change has been made IB1843 Waveband selector 3 Press the BAND button repeatedly to move through the waveband selections FM1 FM2 and
44. clog the inner threads of the wheel bolts if the car has been driven for several years exclu sively with alloy wheels If steel wheels are being installed the bolt hole threads in the brake hubs should be cleaned before the thinner steel wheels are fitted It may other wise not be possible to achieve the correct clamping force despite tight ening the wheel bolts to the correct torque 232 Car care and technical information SIG X W f Positioning the jack To jack up the car apply the jack to one of the special jacking points under the sills If a floor jack is used it can be applied to the standard jacking points used by the dealer A floor jack can lift both front wheels or both rear wheels off the ground simultaneously A jack stand must then be applied underne ath 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 Position for jack 1 Put the car in 1st gear automatic trans mission move selector to the P position and apply the parking brake 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 3 Remove the wheel cover where appli cable Loosen the wheel bolts by half a turn Wind the jack to raise the wheel
45. counterclockwise twice all locked from the outside using the remote doors but not trunk lid tailgate unlocked control The interior locking buttons on each door affect only the respective door 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 If small children ride in the rear seats the safety locks on rear doors should be acti vated to prevent unintentional opening from the inside Child safety lock on rear doors Security 41 Changing the key battery When the battery voltage in the key falls below a predetermined level the Saab Infor mation Display SID will issue the following message Remote control battery low Replace battery Press the CLEAR button on the SID to ack nowledge this message You must then replace the battery without delay to avoid malfunctions The life of the battery is nor mally 4 years Contact a Saab dealer to have the battery replaced 42 Security IB3327 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 m
46. course as a tire graded 100 The rela tive 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 prac tices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades repre sent the tire s ability to stop on wet pave ment as measured under controlled condi tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance War ning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics 221 Temperature A B C 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 tempera ture 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 andA represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than t
47. 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 onthe cover Make sure that the guide on the cover is alig ned with the recess in the lamp housing Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place Car care and technical information 199 Make sure the cover is correctly fitted before locking it in place Headlight bulb for low beam Halogen 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
48. 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 One of the advantages of boost pres sure regulation is that the engine can also be run safely on gasoline with a lower octane rating although not lower than AON 87 However engine perfor mance will fall slightly and heavy load ing and laboring should be avoided For optimum performance use the recom mended grade of fuel The maximum boost pressure is adjus ted automatically to the knocking or pinging tendency of the engine Occa sional short lived knocking when 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 reduction in the boost pressure is asign that the wastegate is functioning and is perfectly safe for the engine NOTICE e Ifthe engine sounds strange there is a fault in the system Have the car checked without delay by an authori zed Saab dealer e The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage If the engine is being run with the carona rolling road
49. extra care not to damage the spoiler and or underbody Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck Cars with automatic transmission NOTICE 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 The car cannot be push started In an emer gency itis possible to start the engine using jump leads see the section Jump starting on page 174 174 Starting and driving Jump starting e When working on the battery highly explosive gas can build up A spark could ignite this gas that collects around the battery Therefore always avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of the bat tery The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes or splashes onto skin or clothing wash the affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the skin seek medical help Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash your hands after handling If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Saab Follow the steps below to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your
50. eye Trunk Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat 9 5 SportWagon Trunk Release Handle Spare wheel and tools Compact spare tire Fuel gauge Tires pressure Refueling Wheels and tires Economical motoring Braking Fuel Driving in cold weather Compact spare tire Changing a wheel Interior Steering wheel adjustment _ Airbag Power steering fluid Steering wheel controls __ Sentronic manual mode_ Seats Electric heating front seats if equipped Ventilated front seats Safety belts Child safety Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan Folding the rear seat 9 5 SportWagon Upholstery and trim Side airbags Interior lighting Sunroof Dome light front Electric windows Ignition switch Starting the engine Engine Break In Period Driving in hot weather Driving in cold weather Parking Rearview mirrors Door mirrors Sun visors IB3150 Safety belts Airbag Child safety Child safety locks Safety belts maintenance _ Glove compartment Manual transmission Automatic transmission 142 143 6 Engine compartment Engine Braking Checking the oil level ABS brakes Changing engine oil Brake and clutch fluid Engine oil specification Brake system Brake pads Warning labels V I N number Engine number Gearbox number Color code Tire and Loading Information Label Fuses Changing a fuse Relays Table of fuses Power steering fluid Steering techni
51. 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 Your car is supplied with two keys It is pos sible to have up to four keys for a car at one time If you loose one key you should have this replaced as soon as possible by contac ting your Saab dealer When the new key is programmed into the system the missing key is automatically erased 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 cove red 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 recognize the new components Key Remote control 1 To lock 2 To unlock 3 Opening the trunk 9 5 Sedan Unlocking the tailgate 9 5 SportWagon NOTICE 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
52. 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 Apply the parking brake e Shift to Reverse for manual transmis sion automatic transmission move selector lever to P Park andremove the ignition key Lock the car starting and driving 179 NOTICE Empty the car yourself and bear in mind e Never leave a mobile phone camera computer or similar object visible in your Car e Clothing packages and bags attract thieves e Do not leave small objects such as CDs sunglasses and coins visible e If possible park in a well lit conspicuous parking space e Thieves strike whenever and where ver they are given the opportunity 180 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 gly cerol glycerin After washing the car dry the brake discs by taking the car out on the road and app lying the brakes a few times Fill the fue
53. incl filter on changing 4 1 qts 4 0 litres 2 3 Turbo Ecopower Rating EEC at 5500 rom 250 hp 184 kW Maximum torque EEC at 1900 rpm 258 0 ft lb 350 Nm Compression ratio 9 3 1 Electrical system Voltage Battery capacity Starter motor Alternator rating Firing order Spark plugs 2 3t Electrode gap 2 31 and 2 3 Turbo Electrode gap 12 V 70 Ah 1 4 kW 140 A 14 V 1 3 4 2 NGK BCPR 6ES 11 0 0141 in 1 05 mm NGK PFR 6H 10 0 0374 in 0 95 mm Drive belts Engine variants Drive belt Drive belt IB929 Specifications Outside length 95 08 in 2415 mm 20 258 Specifications Manual gearbox Type SsSsSsSsSSSSSSC SCA IESynchromesh 5 speed with final drive and differen tial Oil Saab MTF 0063 Oil capacity 1 9 gts 1 8 litres Oil volume on changing 1 6 gts 1 5 litres Clutch type Hydraulic single dry plate clutch of diaphragm spring type Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 27 29 43 47 Automatic transmission Type Selector lever positions Transmission fluid capacity dry transmis sion incl torque converter and oil cooler Transmission fluid Clutch type Speed mph km h at 1000 rpm in 5th gear 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 PRNDML 7 4 qts 7 litres Saab 3309 m
54. let ters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manu factured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Car care and technical information Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resis tance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 221 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Max imum load that can be carried and the max imum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pres sure see Lowest recommended tire pres sure cold tires on page 261and Loading Your Vehicle on page 226 Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger car tire size 215 55 R 16 93 H a Tire Width b Aspect Ratio c Belt Rating d Rim diameter e Load range f Speed rating Tire Width The three digit number indica tes the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall Aspect ratio A two digit number that indi cates the tire height to width measure ments For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 55 as shown in item C of the illus tration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 55 as
55. lights ment 5 Rear fog light tae 5 ee Ta isid High moun r i igh moun r ight 1 Lower the flap secured with catches a a wiekeugt EOE EE AARE 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 204 Trunk lid light and taillights 9 5 Sedan Before changing bulbs in the trunk you must first release the trim at the foot of the trunk This involves removing the handle and the three trim fasteners studs 1 Unscrew the handle on the inside of the tailgate 2 Using the peg in the top of the screwdri ver handle push in the button in the center of the studs 3 Remove the studs Car care and technical information Changing bulbs 1 Squeeze together the silver plastic lug and the electrical connection and with draw the lamp holder 2 The bulb has a bayonet fitting Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 3 Change the bulb Refitting the trim 1 Reset the studs by pushing back the center buttons so that they protrude by 0 2 inch 5 mm 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 Car care and technical information 205 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 i
56. located near the backrest see illustration On edge behind the backrests of the front seats 3 Raise the rear seat cushions by pulling the loop located between the cushion and the backrest 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 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 Interior equipment and trunk 125 e Do not travel in the back seat without ensuring that the head restraint is set at a Suitable height for the seats to be occupied 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 safety belt lock is not trapped under the seat Folding the narrow section of the backrest cushions when these
57. luggage load capacity of your vehi rating compared to summer all season tires driver and passengers from cle Make sure not to exceed the stated speed XXX kilograms or XXX pounds rating on the tires you use 4 The resulting figure equals the avail able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 Ibs and there will be five 150 Ib passengers in your vehicle the amount of avail able cargo and luggage load capac ity is 650 Ibs 1400 750 5x150 650 Ibs Tire date code Tires should be regarded as perishable goods As the tires age the rubber becomes progressively harder and the roadholding ability of the tires diminishes This is particu larly true on winter tires Tires now have a date code marking for the year of manufacture 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 Tire date code suue Car care and technical information 229 230 Car care and technical information NOTICE 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 dealer A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart ment see page 123 and 126 Spare wheel under panel in luggage compartment Com
58. needle enters the red zone the warning light will come on and an alarm chime will sound 60 Instruments and controls NOTICE If the needle despite the above action enters 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 1 radiator fan in the fuse panel under the hood see page 215 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 Saab Information Display SID will dis play the message Coolant level low Refill Never open the cap of the expansion tank completely when the engine is hot open with care The pressure in the coo ling system can cause hot coolant and steam to be released Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury 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 or under cer tain barometric conditions the needle may enter the first part of the red zone without indicating that there is a fault If the needle repeatedly enters the red zone and the engine at the
59. of this type are the owner s responsibility and are not covered under warranty Car care and technical information 241 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 tho roughly 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 For long trips Before setting off on a long journey it is advisable to have your car checked over by your Saab dealer Obtain a few important items to take along on your journey such as spare bulbs wiper blades fuses a Poly V belt and the like You can check some points yourself befor ehand 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 e Check the coolant and power steering fluid levels Check also for leaks Inspect the Poly V belt and replace tt 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 e Check for the presence of the tool kit and the jack in the car 242 Recovery and or recycling of automotive
60. or dynamometer longer than for a standard state emission inspection 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 corresponding road speed Important considerations with catalytic converters NOTICE Use only unleaded gasoline Leaded gasoline 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 witha 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 Always be alert to any misfiring of the engine not running on all cylinders and any loss of power or performance At the first sign of a malfunction reduce speed and take the car to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible e Ifthe 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 j
61. or hood is opened The alarm will also be triggered if an attempt is made to bypass or short circuit the igni tion switch or to disconnect the battery If the alarm is triggered the following alarm signals will be set off e Flashing of hazard warning lights for five minutes e Horn wailing for 30 seconds The alarm signals will stop if the alarm is deactivated car unlocked during the alarm period Panic function In the car alarm system there is a feature 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 horn 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 Security 47 Overview of functions Battery for key The battery for the key will normally have a life of Locking Hazard warning lights flash once activation The LED will come on for 10 seconds Unlocking Hazard warning lights flash twice deactivation The LED will come on for two seconds Unlocking Hazard warning lights fl
62. position If one of the other doors or the trunk or hood iS Open or opened and not closed again during the 10 second 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 every other second after the 10 second period has elapsed Security 45 Electronic starting interlock 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 immobilizer thus deactivated If a fault is detected e g in the transmitter Key not accepted Contact service will appear on the Saab Information Display 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 46 security Alarm signals When the car alarm is armed it will be trig gered if any door or the trunk lid
63. responsibility to retain ser vice records If possible you should keep copies of all shop work orders for all service and repairs whenever performed As indi cated in the new car and emission control system warranties it is important to docu ment that all necessary maintenance has been done HOW THE SERVICE RECORD IS ORGANIZED The service record is comprised of a series of coupons on which to record services as they are performed There are additional coupons for documenting extra engine oil and filter changes extra automatic trans mission fluid services necessary for severe service conditions and brake fluid changes HOW TO USE THE SERVICE RECORD COUPONS When the car is brought to a Saab dealer for scheduled manitenance present the Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet to the service manager When the technician has completed the service the technician will sign the maintenance record The person resposible for quality assurance at the deal ership will also sign and stamp the record with the dealer identification stamp Customer Assistance and Information 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
64. seat Memory mirrors memory sunroof par king assistant seatbelt reminder 214 Car care and technical information 27 10 Engine management system SID main instrument 28 7 5 Airbag 29 7 5 ABS ESP 30 7 5 Starter motor 31 7 5 Cruise control water valve fog lights front rain sensor 32 15 Ventilated front seats 33 7 5 Direction indicator switch 34 30 12 volt socket cigarette lighter front rear 35 15 Daytime running light 36 30 Electric windows left 37 30 Windshield wipers 38 30 Electric heating front seats 39 20 Limp home solenoid OnStar if equipped Relay panel under instrument panel Function A B Electric heating of rear seat Ci C2 D Main relay engine management system F G Fuel pump H Ignition switch Rear window door mirrors heating L1 L2 Car care and technical information 215 Starter relay Limp home function Trunklid C31 0613091 12 15 C4J 7 C10 C13 C16 C5JC 8 11 C14 17 Fuse box under hood Fuses Amp Function 40 40 30 7 5 15 10 15 20 O OlIN O o eR MI Radiator fan high speed ABS ESP ABS ESP Load angle sensor cars with xenon headlights Heater A C car alarm siren Bulb test Headlight washers 216 Car care and technical information 10 15 High beam headlight left Relays 11 15 Low beam headlight left Function 12 15 High beam headlight right 1 Bulb test head light h
65. sensor e Sun sensor mounted on top of the fascia e Two blended air temperature sensors mounted inside the front floor vents Note If anything is placed over the sun sen sor the ACC system will not function pro perly Panel vent Panel vents The panel vents swivel in all directions so that air can be directed as desired In winter for instance the outer vents can be directed onto the door windows 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 ventis aimed up it will cool the interior temperature sensor and you may need to adjust ACC up or down depending upon temperature desired 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 bet ween 58 and 82 F 15 and 27 C In addi tion there are also HI and LO settings see below The HI and LO settings for the pas senger 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 a
66. steer in the same direc tion that the rear of the car is moving Starting and driving 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 260 Consult 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 NOTICE 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 260 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 e 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 engin
67. sucked into the engine The engine will be seriously damaged if water enters the intake system Starting and driving 171 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 172 Starting and driving 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 on the road It must not be used to pull the car out of a ditch for example Make sure that all bystanders keep a Suitable distance in case the towing eye or tow rope should break The towing eye or tow rope could catapult off and cause serious injury NOTICE 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 d The front towing eye is stored with the spare wheel The attachment point tapped hole for the towing eye is m
68. tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Gasoline fumes are highly explosive Therefore never smoke while refueling never use gasoline for any purpose other than as engine fuel gasoline is extremely flammable and can cause severe burns No open or exposed flames near gasoline do not use a mobile phone at the same time as refueling NOTICE e Do not overfill Fuel should not come right up the filler pipe as room for expansion is needed for when the temperature rises e The use of fuel with too low an octane rating can cause serious engine damage e Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible NOTICE The engine control module ECM moni toring the engine parameters also stores fault codes Under certain circumstances this may cause constant illumination of the Eng ine malfunction CHECK ENGINE lamp i thus indicating a fault that must be checked by your Saab dealer see page 55 NOTE 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 approx imately 2 gallons 8 litres of fuel remains in the tank Refueling If
69. under the instrument panel on the drivers side ERD Gos EoD Eo m 24 wW e385 E85 eX ES ELS EN eX Fuse panel in instrument panel Amp Function A B C Oo O1 B WPM 6B 30 10 7 5 15 15 10 10 7 5 30 7 5 Trailer lights Automatic transmission Electric door mirrors DICE manual beam length adjustment Brake lights Reversing lights Parking lights and taillights left Parking lights and taillights right DICE TWICE Electric windows right trailer charging Brake lights trailer 16B 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Car care and technical information 213 40 10 15 10 40 15 30 7 9 Engine injectors Trunk lighting trunk lock door lighting circulation pump parking assistant SID Audio System CD changer Heating rear seat sunroof remote control receiver Electrically adjusted passenger seat Automatic transmission Audio System amplifier Ignition system engine Fuel pump DICE direction indicators OnStar if equipped Engine management system main instrument DICE TWICE Door mirror heating rear window heating OnStar Telematics if equipped ACC interior lighting rear fog light high beam flasher Audio System rear view mirror load angle sensor cars with xenon navigation accessory Cruise Control Interior fan Central locking navigation accessory door mirror memory Electrically adjustable driver s seat Driver
70. warranty Trying to start your car by pushing or pul ling 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 To jump start your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other lfa poor connection on the negative jumper cable should exist it is possible for damage to be caused to electrical sys tems components of either vehicle should inadvertent contact be made You would not be able to start your car and bad grounding could damage elec trical systems WARNING You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in Neutral 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 Save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hood and locate the battery Find the positive and negative termi nals on the
71. when the button is pressed and released Note To program the remaining two but tons begin with Programming step three Do not repeat step two If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Programming steps 7 9 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most com monly a garage door opener 7 Atthe garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button This can usually be found where the hanging 109 antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 8 Firmly press and release the learn or smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer Note There are 30 seconds in which to ini tiate step nine 9 Return to the vehicle and firmly press hold for two seconds and release the programmed button Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to com plete the programming process The garage opener should now activate your rolling code equipped device Note To program the remaining two but tons begin with Programming step three Do not repeat step two 110 Gate Operator Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission whic
72. with age Keep your car s headlights windows and mirrors clean Also if you wear glasses make sure they are clean Make sure you are well rested before star ting along journey Take a break every other hour Only eat light meals Heavy meals have a tendency to induce tiredness 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 123 The load should be such that the car s total weight or axle weight are not exceeded see page 252 Heavy loads mean that the car s center of gravity is further back As a result the car 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 262 and back cover Tires Check the tire pressure at least once a month and before long journeys Under inflation can result in e Punctures e Separation of the tire and tread Damage to the sidewalls Damage to the rims on poor roads Poor handling characteristics Premature tire wear Increased fuel consumption The tire pressure shoul
73. with the trunk lid tailgate open Driving in deep water __ Towing the car Jump starting Saab Parking Assistance Parking brake Parking 166 168 168 170 170 171 171 171 174 177 179 179 132 Starting and driving Ignition switch The combined ignition switch and gear lever lock is located in the center console between the front seats The ignition key can only be removed when reverse is engaged automatic transmission selector in P position The key fits all the locks on the car 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 acheck and they normally are extinguished after about 3 seconds ST starter position The starter operates whe
74. 0 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 Panel and center rear vent Starting in cold weather To start with the system will automatically select the defroster set ting maximum heat and low fan speed As the engine warms up air will also be distributed through the floor vents and the fan speed will be increased 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 15 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 Instruments and controls 79 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 programmin
75. 5 ft 7 6 m between wall and headlight lens Measurement from the ground to the low beam aiming marker on the headlight lens Same measurement 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 ment follow these steps 2 3 4 Atthe wall or other flat surface measure from the ground to the recorded dis tance see point 4 and draw a horizontal line the width of the vehicle Open the hood and locate the vertical aiming device Locate the marker on the lens 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 dis tance Subtract 3 inches if the vehicle is equip ped with xenon lamps record this dis tance 244 Car care and technical information 5 Turn on the low beam headlights and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent although not directly on the lens in front of the headlight not being aimed This should allow the beam cut off of the headlight being aimed to be seen on the flat surface NOTICE Do not cover a headlight directly on the lens to improve beam cut off when aiming Covering a headlight may cause excessive heat build up which may cause oe g damage to the headlight Vertical aiming device Aiming marker on headlight lens 6 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the horizonta
76. 68 179 223 229 218 225 169 224 226 230 217 260 260 170 238 161 165 171 Towing automatics Trailer weights Treadwear indicators Trionic Trip computer Trip meter Trunk Trunk lid opening Turbo gauge Turbo points to note U Under the hood Uniform tire quality grading Upholstery and trim Upholstery and trim care of Useful tips ACC V Vanity mirrors Vehicle Data Collection Ventilated front seats Viscosity engine oil 183 221 236 236 81 117 249 14 254 W Warning labels Warning light AIR BAG Warning lights Washers Washers windshield Washing the car Waxing and polishing Wear indicators tires What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates Wheel replacement Wheel change Wheels and tires Wheels and tires sizes When it is time for new tires Windshield washers Windshield wipers Winter tires Wiper blades replacing Wipers and washers X Xenon headlight 33 52 195 196 237 238 219 34 222 231 260 260 219 71 71 260 195 195 197 Index 269 2 0 Notes Notes Notes 2 71 2 2 Notes Fuel Recommended octane rating Unleaded gasoline 87 93 AON For optimum performance Saab recommends e 2 3t 185 hp Linear AON 90 e 2 3T 220 hp Arc and 2 3 Turbo 250 hp Aero AON 93 Fuel tank 18 5 U S gal capacity 70 liter IMPORTANT Do not overfill The level must not come up into the filler pipe because the fuel must have sp
77. 86 NOTICE Under no circumstances must the car be driven when this 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 194 Ifthe belt has broken the engine may overheat cooling system will not func tion properly the battery will not be char ged the A C compressor will not run and power assistance for the steering will be lost Instruments and controls 53 ua Brake warning light This light will come on together with if there is insufficient brake fluid in the reser voir see pages 189 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 war ning page 54 Never drive the car when these warning lights are on Danger of brake failure Have the brake system checked at once by an authorized Saab dealer 54 Instruments and controls Parking brake warning JULE light This light will show when the parking brake is on See page 179 If the car is driven with the parking brake still on will also come on and achime will sound The parking brake is mechanical and opera tes on the rear wheels e Always apply the parking brake when parking see page 179 e
78. 9 m 5 6x15 amp 6 5x 16 SAAB AUTOMOBILE AB AAB 9 5 53 27 697 IB3249 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 reservoir standardtools 3460 3780 lbs and spare wheel 1570 1715 kg Gross vehicle weight GVW 4390 4710 Ibs 1990 2135 kg Maximum axle load Front 2590 lbs 1175 kg Rear 9 5 Sedan 2310 Ibs 1050 kg Rear 9 5 SportWagon 2480 Ibs 1125 kg Weight distribution Curb weight front rear 60 40 GVW front rear 50 50 Maximum roof load 220 lbs 100 kg Specifications 253 Luggage compartment Trailer CA i Maximum towing speed trailer with brakes 60 mph 100 km h 9 sedan ee tiie Trailer with brakes Maximum weight 3500 Ibs 1588 kg 9 5 SportWagon rear seat upright __ ck io Trailer without brakes Maximum weight 1000 Ibs 450 kg 9 5 SportWagon rear seat folded__ o tees Maximum load on ball hitch 110 165 lbs 50 75 kg Luggage compartmeng sengi cd enan The above speed and weight restrictions are those specified by Rear seat upright 43 0 in 1092 mm Saab Automobile AB Rear seat folded down 67 5 in 1714 mm Note that local restrictions may apply to trailer speeds and Luggage compartment length 9 5 Sport wergnis see Pade 161
79. 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 Auto store 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 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 II 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
80. Do not dispose of oil in the ground or down a drain Dispose of all used oil and oil filters at an appropriate disposal facil ity Car care and technical information The engine oil must be changed in accor dance with the service program see page 246 Oil volume and grade see page 255 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 the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently see page 246 187 Engine oil filler cap and dipstick Drain plug and oil filter 188 Car care and technical information Transmission fluid Manual transmission Check and top up the fluid in accordance with the service program Automatic transmission Check and top up the fluid in accordance with the service program 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 e The cooling system is pressurized hot coolant and vapor can escape when the filler cap is re
81. NG INFORMATION ON dD SEATING CAPACITY TOTALO FRONTO REARO The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 000 ky or 000 Ihs ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE l FRONT ooonPa OOPS AAAI REAR OOOKPa OOPS fades COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE MAUL ULUL 000 kPa 00 PSI INFORMATION gy lqowony qees 000 00000 000 COMPACT SPARE TIRE 0000 00000 00 000 000 00 This label can only be found on vehicles sold in the U S Vehicles sold in Canada have the tire information label in the glovebox see page 262 This is an example of what your vehicle s Tire Loading Information Certification label might look like It is located on the B pillar and shows how much weight your vehicle may properly carry The label tells you the proper size and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Car care and technical information Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combi ned w
82. Remember to use the braking effect of the engine position D or L when you are descending long or steep hills to spare the brakes Brake failure can result from overheated brakes 164 Recommendations for cars with manual gearbox Rises in coolant temperature are indicated by the temperature gauge in the main instru ment panel The following steps are taken in order as the temperature of the engine increases Starting and driving e A C compressor is switched off e engine torque is reduced When continuing your journey select a gear in which the engine speed is about 3 000 rpm until the incline eases Utilize the braking effect of the engine 1st 2nd or 3rd gear when you are descending long or steep hills to spare the brakes Brake failure can result from overheated brakes 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 168 If the car has automatic transmission select position D when ascending steep hills This ensures that the adaptive gear change pat terns are operational see page 150 Use position D or L for steep descents NOTICE If the Automatic transmission fault indi cator indicator comes on cease towing until the problem has been recti fi
83. 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 will 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 Fog light failure 198 Rear light failure 203 Brake light failure 203 Washer fluid level low Refill 196 Coolant level low Refill 188 Remote control battery low Replace battery 41 Key not accepted Contact service 48 Theft protection failure Contact service 48 Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop 146 Time for service 246 1 This message will be displayed approximately 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 at the 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 ita second time for at least ei
84. T to display the estimated arri val time At the beginning of a journey the Speed 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 gj to select Dist 2 Set the distance to be covered 3 Press gai to 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 Speed 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 Speed W will not be reset see the respec tive function CHECK messages When the engine is started CHECKING will appear on the display for about four seconds while the SID checks are being performed 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
85. WAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS 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 infla ted in a crash e The glove compartment must be closed while travelling An open glove compartment door could cause leg injuries in the event of a crash Safety 31 e Never place anything on the dash orin 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 app lies to the mounting of accessories on the dash e 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 32 Safety Side airbags 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 moisture barrier in the door or the airbag sensors It is essential that the moisture barrier thick plastic f
86. 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 e Select the on time for heated rear seat e Additional sweep of the wipers after windshield washer function ON or OFF e Courtesy Headlight Feature on time can vary from 20 to 50 seconds e Night panel illumination deactivation oe for the speedometer can be adjus ted 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 manually select the desired settings for e Temperature e Fan speed e Air distribution See Programming on page 79 and Pro gramming II on page 80 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 system e Speed dependent volume volume increases or decreases with vehicle speed e Loudness Daytime Running Lights To disable turn off the ignition and pull out fuse 35 see page 214 Index A A C s
87. a garage door or gate operator Therefore it is advised to park outside of the garage Do not use the garage opener with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufac tured before April 1 1982 A garage door opener which cannot detect an object signalling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety standards Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death Retain your original garage door transmitter for future programming procedures i e new vehicle purchase It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle the pro grammed garage opener buttons be erased for security purposes Buttons for garage opener and compass 1 3 Garage opener 4 LED 5 Compass auto dimming ON OFF 6 Compass bearing Preparations for first time programming Before programming the garage opener for the first time you must delete any factory codes Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds The garage opener is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time begin ning with Programming step 2 Programming The garage opener can record and store the frequencies of three different remote con trols The batte
88. ab 9 5 you mustconsult an authorized Saab dealer so that the modules can be given the correct security codes saab 9 5 Audio System 101 102 Saab 9 5 Audio System 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 Frequency range FM Distortion FM Cassette player Fast forward rewind Frequency range Wow and flutter Signal to noise ratio Dolby B 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 from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation e Dolb
89. ace room to expand 1 Engine oil For information see chapter Technical data 4 Washer fluid 5 Battery 6 Power steering fluid Power Steering Fluid CHF 11S P N 8996860 2 Brake clutch fluid DOT 4 brake fluid Do not use DOT 5silicone fluid 3 Coolant Do not allow the coolant level to fall below the MIN mark on the expansion tank Top up as necessary with a mix ture of equal parts Saab Anti freeze and water NOTICE Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently if the car is being used under certain conditions see section Customer Assistance and Information Saab Automobile AB Trollhattan Sweden US CA MY2005 Ordering nr 42 94 98 Printed in Sweden on chlorine free paper 2004 03 Copyright Saab Automobile AB 2004 All information and illustrations in this manual are based on the specifi cations that were available at the time of printing Model variants tech nical data and equipment vary from market to market and may be altered without prior notice Note that illustrations in this manual can depict cars fitted with extra equipment Your Saab dealer will be pleased to inform you of the exact specifications that apply to your market
90. aim your headlights as described in the following procedure NOTICE 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 To check the aim the vehicle should be pro perly 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 The vehicle should be placed so it is per pendicular to the wall or other flat surface e The vehicle should be unloaded and fuel tank full and one person or 160 Ibs 75 kg on the drivers seat The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlight aiming is being done The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it Tires should be inflated to the prescribed pressure 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 1 2 3 4 Car care and technical information 243 Wall or garage door 2
91. ain instrument panel 1 Tachometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 3 Speedometer en 70 100 4 120 80 AIR PARK BAG 2 90 160 gt 100 INFO T pispe r110 5 l 200 420 h a ee ca iu a0 A l e CRUISE U S shown Canada similar 6 Fuel gauge 7 Engine temperature gauge 8 Trip meter reset button 9 Odometer and trip meter 4 Indicator and warning lights 5 Pressure gauge Indicator and warning lights A number of indicator and 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 58 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 Brake fluid level low Fault detected in ABS system Electronic brake force distribution distri bution of brake pressure between front and rear wheels Engine overheating Alternator not charging properly 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 1
92. ance A C system Manual gearbox technical data Maxi fuses Milometer Motoring abroad N New tires buying Night Panel O Oil capacity engine Oil change engine Oil specification Outdoor temperature Owner assistance 236 67 67 226 116 52 67 246 234 258 212 58 241 219 65 254 187 254 247 Index P Paintwork touching in Parking Assistance Parking lights Plates and labels Poly V belt Power steering Power steering fluid Pressure gauge Programming l ACC Programming II ACC Programming the ACC Q Quality grading tires Questions on function of airbag Quick guide Audio System R Radiator fan Radio Rain sensor Rear fog light Rear seat 9 5 Sedan folding Rear seat head restraints 267 7 221 35 85 194 88 71 68 121 Rear seat 9 5 SportWagon folding _ 124 16 Rear view mirror auto dimming 111 268 Index Rearview mirrors 107 Reclamation 242 Recommendations for cars with automatic transmission towing a camper or trailer 162 Refuelling 138 Relay panel 214 Remote control 38 Remote control battery changing ____ 41 Remove the key 132 Replacement wheel 222 Reporting safety defects 248 Reprogramming of systems 264 Reservoir power steering fluid 191 Rev counter 58 Reversing lights 70 Roof load 166 Running in 157 S SDM 249 SID 61 Saab 9 5 Audio System 83 Saab Information Display SID 61 Saab Parking Assistance 177 Safety belts 16
93. and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 7 Lower car Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross sequence Jack is designed only for changing a tire or mounting tire snow chains Vehicle must be level and jack must be placed on firm and level ground Never crawl underneath vehicle 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 3 Crank jack so that vehicle begins to lift 4 Using socket wrench in tool kit loosen wheel bolts one half turn 5 Raise vehicle so that tire clears ground Loosen wheel bolts completely and remove wheel 6 Mount spare wheel and tighten bolts enough so wheel is not loose 7 Lower vehicle Tighten wheel bolts in a crisscross sequence Saab Automobile AB 12785146 R P ARE Jack part No 5413349 Ico OPEL Saab Automobile AB 5413356 Jack Use only on specified vehicles Safe working load 1100 kg Use on level firm ground only Do not get under a vehicle that is sup ported only by a jack use vehicle support stands No persons are to remain in the vehicle For more information see your owner s manual Examples of symbols that can be found in your car PHAD No sparks fla mes or smo king Use protective a Airbag goggles Keep out of reach of children Battery acid contains sulfuric acid Refer to the
94. anti freeze to the fuel a few times to dispel any condensation in the system starting and driving 139 When refueling hang the filler cap inside the fuel door The fuel door has a built in filler cap holder slot located on the fuel door Slide the white ring on the cap into the slot Notice If you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly 140 Starting and driving Filling a portable fuel container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before opera ting the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gaso line Fuel Gasoline Engine Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an impor tant part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle For optimum performance Saab recom mends e 2 3t 185 hp Linear AON 90 e 2 3T 220 hp Arc and 2 3 Turbo 250 hp Aero AON 93 Gasoline Octane For th
95. ar the finish should be washed immedi ately Begin washing by rinsing the entire car with water to loosen and flush off heavy concentrations of dirt include the underbody 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 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 3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or damage and arrange for needed repairs promptly After washing or after heavy rain check for leaks When wash ing the car inspect body surfaces for 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 pos sible Use touch up paint to repair small scrat ches 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
96. are raised back up E l 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 accessory on eee y the rear of the backrest take extra care when folding the rear 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position For seat so that no one is injured by the net s storage cassette on height adjustment refer to page 15 the right hand side 2 Put the safety belt in the belt clip near the backrest 3 Raise the rear seat cushion by pulling the loop located at the rear of the cushion 4 Fold the narrow section right of the backrest forward by raising the opening handle 5 Adjust the front seat for optimal passenger comfort NOTICE 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 124 126 Interior equipment and trunk Load anchoring e Provide protection on sharp edges to prevent damage to the load straps e Match the speed and driving style e Never use the elastic floor net acces sory and elastic side net accessory e Put heavy loads as low down and as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment i e against the back of the rear seat Never overload the cargo net acces sory If the elastic breaks this may cause personal injury Do not use a cargo net th
97. areas must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dea ler 104 Saab 9 5 Audio System 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 REZOCH mid segment and switch the radio on at the same time The preset stations will be cancelled and replaced by default frequencies Fault codes NOTICE 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 ERR01 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 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 NOTICE All work on the Audio System must be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer OnStar System Your vehicle may be equipped with OnStar a vehicle telematics communications sys te
98. artment 1 Engine oil dipstick filler cap 2 Reservoir brake clutch fluid 3 Fuse box 4 Expansion tank coolant 5 Washer fluid filler cap Engine compartment 6 Battery 7 Turbo unit 8 Ignition discharge module power steering fluid 9 Reservoir LZEQ9EEI 184 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 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 Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of CA to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm In a
99. ash three times deactivation of The LED will flash three times per second for trunk lid tailgate 10 seconds alarm 4 years When the battery needs changing Remote control battery low Replace battery will appear on the Saab Information Display SID Contact an authorized Saab dealer Car battery If the battery is disconnected while the alarm is voltage active car is locked for example during an attempt to steal the car the alarm will be triggered Alarm triggered Hazard warning lights flash for 5 min Horn wails for 30 seconds _ To switch off the alarm deactivate the systemin Alarm signals may differ between model variants for different the normal way unlocking countries The range of the key is normally 5 10 yds 5 Some of the car alarm functions can be reprogrammed con 10 metres although it canbe substantially more Sult your Saab dealer for further details see page 264 than this in ideal conditions range can vary gre atly depending on the position of the car and its Surroundings 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 cod
100. at shows signs of wear 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 when the rear seat is folded down These nets are only intended to keep light objects tidy not 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 requirement for protection against cargo displacement 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 according to how the car is loaded The driving characteristics of the car can be affected because the center of gravity is altered when there is acargo in the luggage compartment A
101. battery 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 N 175 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
102. 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 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 possible 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
103. 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 attachment bars to faci litate installing the child restraint The label contains a circle and a rearward facing child restraint 1 Place the child restraint on the seat cushion 2 Press the child restraint rearward into the space between the backrest and cushion lining up the restraint attach ment arms with the labels 3 Follow the child restraint instructions to confirm that both restraint arms are pro perly attached to the bars 4 Attach the top tether strap to the in car anchorage and tighten according to the restraint instructions see page 24 and 25 5 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 For the top tether only use the strap supp lied with the child restraint Always follow the installation instructions supplied with the child restraint The availability of LATCH child restraints may be limited When fitting child seats in cars you must always read the instructions supplied by the car seat manufacturer Safety 23 Rigid 2 point lower attachment with top tether Semi rigid 2 point lower attachment with top tether 24 Safety Child tether anchorages for forward facing child car seats Child tether anchorages are designed to withstand
104. bulb correctly 6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with Contact an aut the spring clip horized Saab 7 Plug in the connector workshop if a Xenon head 8 Screw on the cover Make sure that the guide on the cover is aligned with the recess in the lamp housing light requires replacement 200 Car care and technical information Parking light bulb cars with xenon low beam The parking light bulb is next to the bulb for xenon low beam 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 Parking light bulb cars with halogen low beam Parking light bulb cars with halogen low beam The parking light bulb is adjacent to the bulb for low beam 1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit 2 Withdraw the bulb holder 3 Change the bulb Parking light bulb cars with xenon low beam Car care and technical information 201 Front fog lights if equipped WARNING Never crawl under acar that is supported only by a jack Always use axle stands Refer to the information on jacks on page 231 1 From under the front bumper grip the bulb holder and twist counterclockwise 2 Unplug the connector Front fog lights 3 Change the bulb Refit in the reverse order
105. cal data _ Temperature gauge Driving in hot weather Driving in cold weather Coolant Ignition switch pS v Coolant capacit Drive belts a Spark plugs Catalytic converter Wipers and washers Washers Washer jets Important considerations for driving Manual transmission Turbo unit Automatic transmission Jump starting Engine technical data Automatic transmission Battery S technical data Charging replacing the battery Manual gearbox technical data __ A C system Refrigerant at high pressure Do not loosen or remove the A C system fittings before discharging the A C system Improper service methods may Cause personal injury System to be serviced by authorized personnel only For instructions consult workshop manual Saab morose a757 The A C system complies with SAE J639 Charge 825 g of R134a Compressor oil PAG oil SP 10 alt Saab oil 4759106 Oil amount See workshop manual Warning labels Self starting fan Ventilateur d ma E gt e rrage automatique Radiator fan Radiator fan may start at any time Brake fluid 2 ie CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING USE ONLY DOT 4 FLUID FROM SEALED CONTAI NER Aa Battery AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES avant d ouvrir e No sparks flames or smoking ete ee OTECTION ED e Shield eyes explosive gases can cause blindness or injury i Coolant e Sulphuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns i o OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Ne
106. can be cooled Dy tats the air conditioning ACC system Cold air mobile PRONE when tnengnitonis ON can be directed to the glove compartment for keeping drinks cool etc Sliding cover in glove compartment to uN WARNING Slide the cover to open close the air inlet eine air Additional storage facilities are provided see next page The maximum combined load for the two cigarette lighter sockets is 240 W 20 A Q i In the doors IB436 Console between front seats On leading edge of front seats Center armrest for rear seat Interior equipment and trunk On the back of the front seats 119 120 Interior equipment and trunk e The cup holder should not be used to hold cups made of china glass or hard plastic as these can cause Injury inthe event of acrash 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 Cup holder in rear armrest if equipped 1 Press symbol to open cup holder Press the edge to open close 2 Lift bottom to close NOTICE Cup holders Take care not to spill any liquid on the audio system when using the cu Cup holders are provided in the instrument holders Soft drinks in particular can A CeO epee panel fascia in the center console compart cause malfunction ment between the front seats and in the rear seat armrest certain variants only To access the
107. cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Car care and technical information Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure shown on the tire label see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 217 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 226 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the cen terline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provi ded Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 2 32 inch of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 219 22 Tread Width The width of the tire s tread UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grade Stan dards a tire information system that provi des consumers with ratings for a tires trac tion temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The rating are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 221 Vehicle Capacity W
108. ces the sound image one in each door and two subwoo fers in the rear window shelf 9 5 Sport Wagon one subwoofer in the luggage compartment The subwoofers enhance reproduction 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 Messa ges indicators and the like for the Audio System are shown on this display ra J Radio is in Autostore mode M Random playback of CD tracks when CD player selected S RD Dag DOLBY B noise reduction DOLBY B 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 but ton 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
109. circuiting and or fire breaking out in the electrical system the following advice should be heeded e Always consult an authorized Saab dealer before modifying or adding any electrical equipment Failure to do so The fuses are housed in two fuse panels can result in the electrical system one at the end of the instrument panel on the being damaged driver s side and one under the hood Never replace a fuse with one having To check if a fuse has blown firstremove it Fuse panel in instrument panel a higher lower rating than specified from the panel see below If the filament is see page 213 The color of the fuse broken the fuse has blown indicates its amperage A special tool for removing fuses is provided If the same fuse blows repeatedly at the bottom of the fuse panel Simply push have the electrical system checked by the tool onto the fuse squeeze and remove an authorized Saab dealer the fuse If a MAXI fuse blows it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer _ N I SE oe Neat Sound fuse Blown fuse Fuse box under the hood 212 Maxi fuses under the hood Maxi fuses The Maxi fuses are 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 dama ged Each Maxi fuse protects a number o
110. ck Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly infla ted even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 219 and Wheel Repla cement on page 222 for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most impor tant When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern Left front tire to left rear Left rear tire to right front Right front to right rear Right rear to left front Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown onthe Tire Loading Information label Make Car care and technical information certain that all wheel nuts are properly tigh tened See page 233 Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or d
111. ck the following display will appear The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the start of the track and lasts for 8 seconds 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 La 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 9 5 Sedan CD changer accessory NOTICE Do not use writeable CDs in your Audio System In certain cases this type of CD is only suitable for home use and can the refore cause operational problems over heating 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 SportWagon 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
112. ct airbag module and ceiling covering for the roof mounted side impact airbag Do not open or break the airbag coverings AIRBAG servicing The airbag 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 should 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 remo ved Airbags or belt pretensioners 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 e All work involving the scrapping or replacement of airbags or belt preten sioners must only be carried out by knowledgeable personnel e The headlining and roof pillar trim must not be modified in any way Work on these areas must only be carried out at a Saab dealer Safety 35 Frequently asked questions on function 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 ac
113. 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 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 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 for the seats to be occupied 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 in a crash e Before folding up the backrest hang the outer 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 Interior equipment and trunk Outer safety belt hooked onto courtesy handle 121
114. d controls 71 Control for setting wiper delay 1 Long delay 2 Short delay NOTICE 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 single sweeps of the windshield and continuous wiping depending on how much water or snow there is on the windshield 72 Instruments and controls Activate the system by lifting the control Stalk to position 1 The wipers make one sweep for reference to see how much water and snow is on the windshield In future the sensor compares the amount of water and snow on the windshield with this reference value 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 ni
115. d match the current load and speed of the car for cars sold in U S see page 226 for cars sold in Canada see page 261 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 169 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 substantially lower or higher speeds than normal Starting and driving 170 Starting and driving Ivi 1 j The following should be observed when the Driving considerations compact spare wheel T115 70 R16 is with compact spare fitted wheel tire fitted The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the wheel e Do not drive further than necessary with WARNING the compact spare fitted the maximum life of the wheel is only just over e Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h as 2000 miles 3 500 km the tire can overheat and adversely e Refit the standard tire as soon as
116. d to the two tie down eyes which are included in the accessory kit and to two of the eyes moun ted 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 compartment The lockers are opened by lifting the respective fabric loop NOTICE Do not place any objects so that the demisting and antenna elements on the inside of the window could be damaged 128 Interior equipment and trunk Cargo net option WARNING The cargo in the luggage compartment must be anchored properly even if the cargo net is correctly in position The only purpose of the net Is to prevent light objects from being thrown about in the cabin during heavy braking or in the event of acrash Install the net behind the rear seat backrest 1 Remove the rearmost covers from the roof 2 Fasten the attachments at the top of the net to the two attachment points in the roof 3 Secure alashing eye furthest forward on each of the CargoTracks see previous page Attach the hooks on the net to these eyes Tension the straps Cover over the fixing point for the cargo net You can also install the cargo net directly behind the front seats when the rear seats are folded 1 Remove the front covers from the roof 2 Fasten the attachments at the top of the net to the two attachment points in the roof 3 Wrap each strap around t
117. ddition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm 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 can control fuel injector ope ning duration ignition timing and turbochar ger boost pressure to provide excellent engine performance while maintaining low emissions and fuel consumption Car care and technical information 185 NOTICE The Trionic engine management system continuously monitors the operation of these systems and has on board diag nostic capabilities OBD II If the Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE lamp f j in the main instru ment illuminates this indicates that the Trionic ECM has detec
118. ding to Programming II To prevent misting this func tion is disengaged at outdoor temperatures lower than 45 F 7 C and engaged at temperatures above 50 F 10 This function is useful to prevent fumes being drawn into the car in traffic jams The heating will come on about five seconds after the engine has started if the out door temperature is below 41 F 5 This function helps to pre vent ice or mist forming on the rear window in cold damp weather Fuel con sumption may increase slightly Recirculation is swit ched on about 45 seconds after star ting if the outdoor tem perature is above 86 F 30 C and the selec ted temperature for the cabin is well below the actual temperature in both temperature zones Rear window heating can only be switched on manually 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 SPEED CTRL 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 fla
119. e Contact an author ized Saab dealer 48 security Overview of LED signals and SID messages LED signal Activation during 10 second delay Comes on for 10 seconds Alarm activated after delay Flashes once every other second Deactivation Comes on for 2 seconds Alarm not activated Off Door trunk lid tailgate or hood open Flashes three times per or opened during delay period second for 10 seconds Unlocking the trunk lid tailgate Flashes three times per second for 10 seconds Closing of door trunk lid tailgate or Comes on for 10 seconds hood after delay period Car immobilized but not locked Flashes twice at three Car alarm not activated seconds intervals Fault in a switch serving doors hood Flashing instead of being or trunk lid on continuously during delay period Some signals may differ between model variants for different countries SID message Reason action Theft protection failure Contact service Key not accepted Contact service Remote control battery low Replace battery e REMOTE KEY e TRANSPONDR Probably a fault in one of the sensors or the horn Have the car checked by an authori zed Saab dealer Fault in key transmitter or in igni tion switch receiver Turn ignition switch to ON and press the unlock button on the key Start the engine Have the car checked by an authori zed Saab dealer Fit a new battery in the key see page 41 Turn the ig
120. e 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 waiter If only water is available use that but remember to have the coolant mixture checked as soon as possible e Exercise care when opening the hood if the engine is overheated Never remove the expansion tank cap com pletely when the engine is hot The cooling system is pressurized hot coolant and vapor can escape These can cause injury to your eyes and burns Open the cap slowly to release the pressure before removing it 3 As soon as possible have the cooling system checked by an authorized Saab dealer Towing a trailer e When towing a trailer do not attempt to negotiate a hill having a gradient in excess of 15 The weight distribu tion 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 trai ler securely with the result that the wheels can start to slide downhill Always apply the trailer s handbrake when unhitching it There is otherwise a risk of personal injury or damage to the bumper should the trailer start to roll starting and driving 161 Trailer hitch attachment Trailer hitch attachments are available as accessories These are designed for a max imum trailer weight of 3500 Ibs 1588 kg
121. e 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 To ensure that the system works as designed the dimensions of all four tires must be the same Starting and driving 155 Increased stability with ESP The system applies the brakes to the wheels as shown to help prevent the car from skidding 156 ESP indicator light The indicator light in the tachometer 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 ESP OFF The light in the rev counter comes on if Starting and driving e Afault 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 seconds while the system undergoes a self test 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
122. e 2 3T and 2 3 Turbo use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 93 or higher for best performance For the 2 3at use a mid grade with a posted octane of 90 for best performance You may also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but your vehicle s acceleration may be slightly reduced If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knock ing your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet spec ifications which were developed by automo bile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Auto mobile Manufacturers at www autoalli ance org fuel_charter htm Gasoline meet ing these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speci fications If this fuel is
123. e end of the tape The following will now appear on the display Press WO 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 RRestes 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 unusually low level and is therefore identified incor rectly as a gap between tracks it could initi ate a Spurious auto music search To cancel such a search press and hold Rebate 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 PS can damage the cassette and the tape Cleaning due indicator Always keep cassettes in their boxes when After 30 hours playing time the following not in use message will appear on the display If a cassette should become jammed in the deck contact an authorized Saab dealer
124. ear 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 protrude 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 167 A IN 168 Starting and driving Driving at night Bear in mind the following points when driving at night Nighttime driving requires your full con centration Do not rush Count on your journey taking Slightly longer The number of drivers under the influence of drugs is likely to be greater at night than during the day Do not stare at the headlights of onco ming vehicles Avoid driving at night if you have poor eye sight Night vision deteriorates
125. ed Checks before driving Make sure that the car and camper or trailer are in good working order This is essential since towing a camper or trailer increases the strain on the car Check and if necessary adjust the tire pressure of the car and camper or trailer Make sure all wheel bolts are properly tightened Make sure that the equipment joining the car and camper or trailer is properly secu red and adjusted Make sure the camper or trailer s electri cal cable is properly connected and is not so long that it drags along the ground Also make sure the cable is not too short and risks breaking when turning a corner Check all bulbs Check the car and camper or trailer bra kes Make sure that all items on or in the cara van or trailer are properly secured Make sure that the camper or trailer s jockey wheel is raised and locked Check the distribution of the load so that the car and camper or trailer are well balanced Check that the rearview mirrors provide the best possible rearward vision Make sure the camper or trailer s safety cable is correctly attached Trailer hitch load The weight distribution on the trailer makes a lot of difference to the handling properties of the car and trailer combination As regards single axle trailers whenever pos sible concentrate the load over the wheels and keep it as low as possible The trailer should be loaded so that the maximum load on the towbar ball is
126. ed NOTICE Ifthe 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 SPORT 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 N or D see page 150 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 R M or L or when the ignition is switched off 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 146 Have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Saab dealer as soon as possible NOTICE If the control module has actuated the Limp home function for the automatic transmi
127. efly will not disen gage the system the display will simply show the previously selected function NOTICE 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 you park the car e Always apply the parking brake before removing the ignition key e Do not use the parking brake while driving 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 Parking e Do not leave children or pets unatten ded in the car In warm sunny weather the temperature inside the car can reach 160 180 F 70 80 C e Park where the vehicle will not create an obstruction or a
128. ehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can cor rode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be cove red under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopen tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT Saab does not recommend the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for service Starting and driving 141 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country out side the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recom mended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving 142 Starting and driving 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
129. eight Is the number of designated seating positions multipled by 150 pounds 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehicle on page 226 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle label A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing original equipment tire size and the recommended cold inflation pressure See Loading Your Vehicle on page 226 228 Car care and technical information Steps for Determining Correct 5 Determine the combined weight of Winter tires Load Limit LIS A aC an Ce On Winter snow tires are recommended for 7 venIcIe Wel y winter climates where the majority of your eo neue We safely exceed the available cargo driving will be done on snow Ta o Winter combined weight of occupants and and luggage load capacity calcu tires should be fitted to all four wheels to S m KE ea lated in Step 4 maintain a proper balance Your Saab SEN y 6 If your vehicle will be towing atrailer dealer can advise you of to the correct size Aeee Nena nA BG RRSIG NG load from your trailer will be trans tire for et car if rece etl the driver and passengers that will Lae O VOUT ence COn TES e a ied i erally mer bending p hi i manual to determine how this ee RIS MOUNE ON SECO E ey TNS e naing IN your YE ICIe reduces the available Cargo and Winter tires normally use a different speed 3 Subtract the combined weight of the
130. eight of optional accessories for example automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other rein forcecing materials Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa before a tire have built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 217 Curb weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety stan dards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alohanume ric designator which can also indentify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 226 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loadi
131. em may not be working properly See page 55 The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash Side Airbag To help avoid injury to yourself or oth ers have your vehicle serviced right Side airbag inflated Side airbag components away if the airbag readiness light stays 1 Side airbag on after you start your vehicle 2 Sensor 3 Moisture barrier 4 Text on seat 34 Safety What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After an airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated Some compo nents of the airbag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s frontal airbag the instrument panel for the right front passen ger s frontal airbag or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an airbag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as itis safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get o
132. ent of emergency braking ora crash and in particular a rear end collision Memory driver s seat if equipped In certain models the driver s seat is equip ped with a programmable memory 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 Saab Information Display SID will chime to con firm that the settings have been saved To recall the programmed settings press and hold the appropriate preset button whereupon the seat and mirrors will be adjusted automatically 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 small grey button adjacent to the door mirror control When you deselect reverse the mirror will automatically return to its original setting see page 107 Ventilated front seats if equipped Ventilated front seats that enhance seating comfort in hot weather are an option on Arc and Aero models certain markets Ventilated seats are equipped with two fans that extract the moist air from between the seat and the b
133. ep hands and clothing clear of drive belts when engine Is running e Always stop the engine before inspecting drive belt e The radiator fan is electric and can start even when the engine is IB929 switched off Routing of the drive belt NOTICE Serious damage can be done to the car s The alternator is situated on the right hand electrical system if an alternator lead is side of the engine adjacent to the bulkhead disconnected while the engine is running It is driven via a Poly V belt from the crankshaft pulley The Poly V belt also drives the water pump the A C compressor and the steering servo pump The belt tension is critical and is adjusted automatically by the belt tensioner See also page 53 Warning charging Wipers and washers Check and clean all wiper blades regularly If poor wiper performance is experienced clean the windshield with a quality glass cle aner This is particularly important if the car has been through an automatic car wash as these sometimes leave a wax coating onthe windshield If wiper performance is still unsatisfactory fit new blades Car care and technical information 195 IB506 Changing the windshield wiper blades Lift the wiper arm off the windshield 1 Depress the catch 2 Pull the complete blade assembly down to free it from the wiper arm and then lift it off the arm Cleaning adjusting the washer jets Washer jets The washer jets can be adj
134. 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 if equipped Bear in mind the pinch hazard when clo sing the sunroof e Always remove the ignition key when you leave the car This prevents per sonal injury caused by the electric sunroof for example due to children playing The person operating the electric sun roof is responsible for ensuring that no one especially children has their head hands or fingers in the opening before closing the sunroof Operating the sunroof could otherwise cause serious or fatal injuries 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 115 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
135. es 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 To reduce the risk of head injuries in the event of acrash the headliner and pillar trims incorporate energy absor bing material These areas must not be modified in any way Work on these areas must only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Safety 29 Fumes are generated by the chemical reaction that inflates the airbag Because the dust fumes can in cer tain cases Cause irritation to the skin the following measures should be taken Skin surfaces that show signs of irrita tion should be washed with clean water and a mild soap as soon as pos sible In the event of eye irritation flush the eyes thoroughly with clean water for at least 20 minutes In case of persistent irritation consult a doctor Never rest your hands or forearms on the steering wheel center padding If the AIR BAG warning light does not extinguish after the car has been started or comes on or flashes while driving have the car checked immedi ately 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 55 Moment of impact The sensors detect deceleration and send a s
136. f electrical circuits and functions and there fore has ahigher rating amperage than the standard fuses No spare Maxi fuses are supplied with the car NOTICE If a Maxi fuse blows it means that there is a major fault in the electrical system Have the car checked without delay by 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 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 modules and components connected 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
137. f incorrect coolant is used or added the life time properties will be affected Even if the coolant is flushed from the system and replaced with life time coolant life time pro perties are no longer retained and the coo lant must then be drained and replaced at regular intervals Car care and technical information 189 NOTICE 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 regularly as specified in the service program 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 190 Use only new brake fluid from a sealed con tainer Check that there are no leaks in the brake system The brake fluid level will fall somewhat as the brake pads wear The MAX level in the reservoir corresponds to t
138. fter allowance has been made for the air flow relative humidity solar radiation etc currently prevailing inside the car e The most usual temperature setting is 64 76 F 18 24 C depending on perso nal preference and what clothing is worn To allow the system time to adjust chan gesin the temperature setting can only be made in steps of 2F 1 C Once the desired climate has been achie ved the rear center vents can be closed to prevent warm air being distributed at face height Instruments and controls 75 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 76 Instruments and controls Functions Pressing AUTO will cancel all manual settings Ifa manual function is selected it will be locked in but other functions 1 AUTO fo will be controlled automatically c_ alll The selected temperature is always maintained automatically AC compressor OFF No cooling of inlet air Temperature air distribution and fan speed still under automatic control 4 AUTO tcc ailll Temperature air distribution fan speed and recirculation will all be control
139. g a heavy load such as acamping trailer in hilly country High ambient temperatures can also increase the temperature of the trans mission fluid or the oil cooler may be faulty Contact an authorized Saab dealer see also page 161 Driving on hilly roads witha heavy load The transmission fluid can overheat when the gearbox is strained for example when driving with a trailer on hilly roads To avoid the transmission 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 161 WARNING Remember to use engine braking selec tor position D or L 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 1 1 Starting and driving 147 Descending hills If the speed of the car increases while descending a steep hill despite the acceler ator being released the control module will change down a gear when you brake If you desire more powerful engine braking man ually select a lower gear 148 Sentronic manual mode Move the selector lever to the M position Select a higher gear by flicking the right hand paddle KJ towards you Select a lowe
140. g 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 ime 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 anc D Cancelling the programmed settings I To cancel the programmed settings press and CAs simultaneously the display will flash to confirm that the settings have been cancelled 80 Instruments and controls Programming Il It is also possible to customize the ACC system e g to adapt to driving and weather conditions Operation in AUTO mode _ Standard operation after Programming Il in AUTO mode The A C compressor will not A C compressor cuts activate unless the outdoor temperature is above 55 F 13 in when outdoor tem perature is above 41 F 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 Recirculation will be swit ched on if the speed of the car is less than 6 mph 10 km h and will be switched off when the speed has risen above 20 mph 30 km h but not if the ECON mode has been programmed accor
141. g the selector lever to D pause to give the gear time to engage car starts to pull M Move the selector lever from position D to M to allow you to change gear manually Refer to page 148 L Select position L if you wish to drive in 1st gear No upchanges will be made if you pull off in posi tion L If you move the selector lever from posi tion D or M to L at a high vehicle speed the transmission will automatically shift down through 4th 3rd and 2nd gears to 1st gear depending on the car s speed Use this position for descending steep hills if the car is heavily loa ded to spare the brakes 150 Starting and driving If you move the selector lever from D to L down shifts will follow a set pattern to avoid damaging the engine or transmission Manual gear changing is not recommended on slippery roads If one of the drive wheels spins excessively the engine torque will be reduced to avoid damaging the transmission 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 engine 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 or down long slopes wit
142. ge 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 rele ased 94 saab 9 5 Audio System Fast track search Press PREZOS mid segment once to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of ERE and BIOG The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on Choose the mode that you find most convenient CD PLAY Pressing and holding RE or BRC briefly starts Rapid play CD TRACK Pressing and holding KEEN or BELTI briefly starts Fast 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 display Press EERE 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 BREEZY or EOJ 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 REZSI 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 tra
143. ght The function of the rain sensor is impaired by dry snow Rear window wiper 9 5 SportWagon The rear window wiper and washer are ope rated 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 wiping The W 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 1 For how to adjust the rear window washer jet on the 9 5 SportWagon refer to page 195 Rear window wiper 1 Intermittent wiping 2 Washers Automatic climate control ACC The ACC system automatically works to maintain the desired temperature inside the Car The system will achieve the desired tempe rature in the quickest possible way Note that selecting a higher or lower temperature than that desired will not soeed up the pro cess For the ACC system to be most effective all windows and sunroof if fitted should be closed Fresh air fo
144. ght seconds until SERVICE appears on the display and a chime sounds The message can only be deleted when itis shown on the SID Night panel To improve night driving conditions inside the car the Night Panel mode can be selec ted In this mode the amount of information displayed is reduced and only the most important instruments and displays will be illuminated When the 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 ext inguished and their needles moved to zero Both the SID and the ACC displays will be extinguished and the backlighting for swit ches and other controls will be dimmed Note All indicator and warning lights together with the display of CHECK messa ges will operate as normal except Out door temperature see page 62 Instruments and controls 65 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 If the engine temperature rises above nor mal the temperature gauge will be illumi nated If the speed of the car exceeds 84 m
145. gine 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 star ter again to give the battery time to reco ver Let the engine idle for about 10 seconds Do not open the throttle wide for at least 2 3 minutes after starting oo 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 Limp home mode The engine management system has a diagnostic feature that continually checks a number of internal functions If forexample a fault is detected in the throttle valve the engine management system will go into Limp home mode This limits idling control disables the cruise control 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 thrott
146. given off when the airbag operates at all harmful Most people who have remained in a car with little or no ventilation for several minu tes 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 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 What should do if the AIRBAG 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 Security 37 Security Doors 38 Central locking 38 44 Car alarm 38 Security 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 dangerous 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
147. h a trailer or caravan and to prevent over heating 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 e The engine is switched off e The load is reduced so much that the function is no longer requi red Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 146 SPORT modes To select Sport mode press the S button on the selector lever when the selector lever is in position N or D In this mode gear changes will take place at hig her engine speeds than in Normal mode in other words the transmission will change up later and change down earlier for the same throttle accelerator position The Sport mode will be deselected if The S button is pressed The selector lever is moved to position PRR M or L The engine is switched off Automatic transmission fault indicator appears on main instrument panel see page 146 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 inadver tently For safety reasons brake system func tion the brakes must be applied once when the engi
148. h may not be long enough for the garage opener to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having diffi culties programming a gate operator by using the Programming procedures regardless of where you live replace Programming step 4 with the following Note If programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the device during the cycling process to pre vent possible overheating 10 Continue to press and hold the button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by the garage opener The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly Proceed with Programming step five to complete Interior equipment and trunk Reprogramming a single button To program a device to the garage opener using a button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired button DO NOT release the button 2 Theindicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the but ton proceed with Programming step 3 NOTICE Switch off the power supply to the garage door or gate or park the car beyond the range of the remote control while pro gramming using the cycling method to prevent damaging the electrical motor Erasing the t
149. h they are traveling 248 Change of Address Notification U S and Canada Two change of address cards are provided at the end of the Warranty and Service Record Booklet Knowing your current address allows Saab to contact you in the event of a recall or service campaign Please help us keep our records up to date for your own peace of mind Service information Factory Service Manuals for the Saab 9 5 car line can be ordered through your Saab dealer or by visiting www saabtechinfo com These are com prehensive manuals on CD rom geared to use by professional technicians Consult your Saab dealer for prices and for a listing for your model Customer Assistance and Information 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 Highway 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 Wa
150. handle to assist in closing the tailgate Avoid the following due to the risk of lock mechanism damage when the tailgate is closed e Never grasp the lock mechanism as this can lock the mechanism e Never close the lock mechanism manually security 43 Locking The tailgate is locked using e The 6 button on the key The ra button on the centre console e The key in the driver s door e When vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph 4 km h 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 45 Reprogramming lock system functions Certain lock system functions can be repro grammed by your authorized Saab dealer see page 264 44 Security Car alarm Leaving children or pets unattended in a locked car is dangerous It is also dangerous 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 Remote control 1 Activate lock 2 Deactivate unlock 3 Unlock trunk tailgate Unlocking the tailgate 9 5 SportWagon Your Saab 9 5 is e
151. he 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 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 Car care and technical information Brake and clutch fluid reservoir 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 NOTICE 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 flushed with large quantities of water as quickly as possible 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 Power steering flu
152. he driver s seat Depress the clutch pedal fully If the gear lever is notin the neutral position the clutch pedal must be fully depres sed or the car will jump forwards or backwards which may cause acrash Never start the car from outside the vehicle e g through a wound down window This could lead to serious personal injury e 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 poiso ning if the exhaust system is leaking 134 Starting 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 di
153. he minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly infla ted and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure 222 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall per formance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pul ling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new Saab original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have t
154. he right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Car care and technical information Make sure tires with Tire Pressure Monitors are fitted as replacement tires on cars with this system WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake coo ling speedometer or odometer calibra tion headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a wheel on page 231 WARNING 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 in a skid The existing rear wheels should therefore be moved to the front Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause a crash If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains If your vehicle has 225 45 R17 size tires don t use ti
155. he tube run ning under the rear edge of each front seat and attach the hook to the eye on the strap Attaching the cargo net to the roof Hook attached to a lashing eye Interior equipment and trunk 129 Sliding load floor accessory WARNING To avoid personal injury take note of the following Do not leave children unsupervised when the sliding floor is drawn out Be aware of the risk of pinching when handling the sliding floor Setting up the sliding floor Never drive the car with the sliding floor pulled out e p The function of the sliding floor is to facilitate Setting up Always use the car s regular cargo loading and unloading 1 Lift up the floor anchoring when transporting a cargo Securing loads see page 123 2 Fold out the support wheels When the car is parked and the floor is 3 Set the floor down on the support pulled out it can bear the weight of two wheels people maximum 440 Ibs 200 kg 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 130 Interior equipment and trunk Loading 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 Loading Unloading
156. high as it is wide Belt Rating A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply cons truction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches Load range The load range represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry Speed Rating The maximum speed that a tire is certified to carry aload Speed ratings range from A to Z Car care and technical information Tire markings An example of the meaning of the different markings in a tire size is given below for a tire size of 215 55 R16 93 V 215 Tire section width mm 55 Aspectratio i e the section height is 55 of the section width Radial ply 16 Wheel rim diameter 16 in at bead seats 93 Tire load code V Speed marking J Tire load index 91 Tire approved for max 1355 Ibs 615 kg 93 Max 1433 Ibs 650 kg 94 Max 1477 Ibs 670 kg Speed ratings Tire approved for speeds up to 100 mph 160 km h Max 112 mph Max 118 mph Max 130 mph Max 150 mph Max 167 mph Max 186 mph O 180 km h 190 km h 210 km h 240 km h 270 km h 300 km h lt E lt I H0 225 DOT XX XX XXXX XXXX IEI TIN code a Manufacturer s Identification Mark b Tire Size c Tire Type Code d Date of Manufacture 226 Loading Your Vehicle TIRE AND LOADI
157. 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 e Never open the key For changing the battery see page 41 To check the number of keys that are pro grammed for the car see page 48 Locking unlocking the car The remote control also works from inside the car Therefore hold the key in sucha way that the buttons are not unintentio nally pressed when the key is turned or inserted or removed from the ignition switch Otherwise the doors may be unintentio nally locked or the tailgate unlocked On Sedan models the trunk may even be opened 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 The trunk tailgate release switch on the dri ver s door will not work when all doors are locked Remote unlocking 2 Press 8 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 Security 39 Locking unlocking by remote control 1 To lock 2 Tounlock If remote unlocking should fail to work Unlock the front door with the key To silence the alarm insert the key into the igni tion switch and turn it to the ON position The car can now be started Contact your local Saab dealer to ha
158. hime will be heard and CLEARED will be displayed Setting the date 1 Use E to select Date 2 Press the SET button for at least one second year starts to flash and a chime sounds 3 Set the year using EB or GD 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 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 Speed W respectively will be visible on the display An asterisk will be visible on the right of the display when either function is selected The Alarm and Speed warning settings will not be cancelled when the engine is swit ched 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 E 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 calculat
159. his function is selected RDM will appear at the bottom of the display Press BESS 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 BEC 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 button at the same time as you switch the Audio System on Use the BREEZES button to select the desi red 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 dependent volume The Audio System will automatically adjust the volume level to compensate for background noise such as road noise which increases with 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 i
160. hree buttons To erase programming from the three but tons individual buttons cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed as outlined below follow the step noted e Press and hold the two outer buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds The garage opener is now in the train or lear ning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Programming step 3 Opening a garage door To operate simply press and release the programmed button Activation will now occur for the trained device i e garage door opener gate operator security system entry door lock home office lighting etc For convenience the hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time NOTICE Switch off the power supply to the garage door or gate or park the car beyond the range of the remote control while pro gramming using the cycling method to prevent damaging the electrical motor This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 must accept any interference received including interfe rence that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industr
161. id e Do not fill the power steering fluid to above the MAX mark Too much fluid can result in leakage e Power steering fluid on hot engine components constitutes a fire risk Check the level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir regularly in accordance with the service program The wheels should point forward during the check Clean around the cap before it is unscre wed 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 Power steering fluid reservoir Car care and technical information 191 Air filter e For Service and Repair parts equiva lent to those used by Saab should be used e Be aware that some non standard replacement parts may put you in an unsafe condition even if they might fit 192 Battery e Work on the battery may entail an explosion hazard since the battery gives off hydrogen which forms an explosive mixture with the oxygen in the air For this reason always avoid sparks or open flames when working near the battery The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid Always wear a face mask or goggles when working on the battery If battery acid gets into the eyes
162. idway 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 leverage IB2427 Front towing eye 2 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 Towing the car NOTICE e Never use the towing eyes to pull the car unstuck Gear lever in neutral in cars with automatic transmission selector lever at N neutral Turn on the parking lights Drive carefully and do not exceed the speed limit for vehicles being towed Always try to keep the towrope taut by gently applying the brake as necessary This will avoid the towrope being jerked violently 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 dis tance is 30 miles 50 km If the car has to be transported farther than that summon a tow truck A flat bed tow truck is the pre ferred method to tow Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage starting and driving 173 Transporting the car NOTICE If a car with a sport lowered chassis is transported for example on a flat bed truck take
163. igh beam flasher 13 15 Low beam headlight right 2 Headlight washer 14 30 Radiator fan high speed 3 Front fog lights 15 15 Fog lights front spoiler 4 Wiper rear 9 5 SportWagon 16 30 Wiper rear 5 17 15 Horn 6 18 a 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 Horn 13 Extra lights accessory 14 High beam headlight 15 Low beam headlight 16 17 Windshield wipers Car care and technical information Inflation Tire Pressure 217 Adjust the tire pressure to match the current Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous e Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an blow out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 226 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recom mended pressu
164. ight up until the driver fastens the safety belt In addition an audible 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 and force limiters These are activated in the event of asevere frontal or rear end crash and a side on col lision provided that the safety belts are being worn The pretensioners serve to reduce the for ward movement of the body by tensioning the belt The force limiters reduce belt loads on the body by loosening the safety belt to absorb the body s kinetic energy as gradu ally as possible The safety belt pretensioners are not acti vated by vehicle rollover If the car is involved in a crash the safety belts belt pretensioners and other com ponents must be inspected by an authori zed Saab dealer and replaced as neces Sary Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself Visit an authori zed Saab dealer for any necessary repairs Correct position for safety belt Proper positioning of the safety belt is extremely important e An out of position safety belt can result in the occupant sliding underneath the belt in a crash submarining and injury can result from the lap portion cutting into the abdomen e Never fasten the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind the body or pull the belt off the shoulder and under the arm e If two people sha
165. ightening sequence wheel bolts Removing the wheel cover e Escaping refrigerant gas can cause visual impairment or other injury NOTICE e The A C system is designed for use with R134a refrigerant e Refrigerant handling requires special equipment and special procedures for charging and draining the system e Never mix R134a and R12 refriger ants 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 will 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 that the drive belt for the com pressor is not slipping c Check the fuses for the ventilation fans and compressor Car care and technical information 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
166. ignal via the cen tral sensor to the gas generator that infla tes the airbag The inflating airbag cushions the driver Airbag now fully infla ed The airbag starts to deflate AIRBAG system with belt pretensioners NOOR WDM Central sensor Belt pretensioners for both front safety belts Steering wheel with integral airbag Passenger airbag Side airbag sensor Side airbag Front sensors 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 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 SRS Supplementary Restraint System Both airbags will be inflated in the event of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash even if the passenger seat is unoccu pied e DEATH or SERIOUS X INJURY can occur e Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches 140 cm can be killed by the airbag e The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children e NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front e Sit as far back as possible from the air bag e AL
167. ilm in the front door is not damaged in any way Improvement of the anticorrosion tre atment of the doors should only be carried out by an authorized Saab dealer Otherwise there is a risk that the side impact sensor and the mois ture barrier in the front door could be damaged The side airbags will inflate only in the event of a side impact not in the event of a front or rear end crash or of the car s rolling over Damage or wear to the seat cover or the seat seam in the area of the side airbag must immediately be repaired by an authorized Saab dealer Do not modify the speaker installation in the front doors or install soeakers other than those specifically approved by Saab The side airbags which help protect the upper body are integrated in the outside edges of the front seat backrests 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 impact condition The side airbag trigger will be commanded based on the characteris tics of this pressure rise Safety 33 AIRBAG warning light e If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag syst
168. ineral oil based Hydraulic plate clut ches brake bands and one way coup lings 29 30 46 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 ste ering of rack and pinion type telescopic ste ering column shaft with universal joints 2 9 Power steering fluid CHF 11S Specifications 259 Brake system Footbrake ABS Hydraulic dual circuit brake sys tem Diagonally split circuit with vac uum servo unit Disc brakes front and rear EBD see page 152 Handbrake Acts on rear wheels Brake fluid DOT 4 Brake fluid capacity 0 951 qts 900 ml Disc diameter Front ventilated 11 34 in 288 mm Front ventilated certain variants ______ 12 05 in 8306 mm Rear solid 11 26 in 286 mm Rear ventilated certain variants _____ 11 81 in 800 mm 15 wheel must not be used on these variants Total friction area of brake pads Front 36 3 in 234 cm Rear 15 5 in 100 cm 260 Specifications Wheels and tires recommended dimensions 2 3t 2 31 All season tires 215 55 R16 93 H Summer tires 225 45 R17 94 W XL RF X Winter tires xxx 15 wheels must not be fitted to the 2 3 Turbo since the size of the brake discs prohibits this Speed ratings and load inde
169. ing A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applica ble on the tire sidewall between tread shoul der and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administra tion which grades tires by treadwear trac tion and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the side walls of most passenger car tires The Uni form Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires Space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited pro duction tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Perfor mance Criteria TPC standards Car care and technical information 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 a half 1 5 times as well on the govern ment
170. ion 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 trip meter see Using Dist as a trip meter The starting value for the trip meter will be the last distance set in the Dist function Example The Dist setting was 100 miles Once 100 miles 160 km has been cove red the Dist will start to function as a trip meter starting at the initial setting of 100 miles 160 km Instruments and controls 63 Using Dist as a trip meter If no value has been set for the Dist function Dist will now function as a trip meter indica ted by an arrow on the far right of the dis play 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 64 Instruments and controls To calculate the arrival time if a specified average speed is maintained 1 Select Dist using the jj button 2 Set the distance to be covered 3 Press EI to select Speed 4 Set the average speed you intend to drive 5 Press SE
171. irt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a wheel on page 231 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 form inthe tire where it is in contact with the ground The same can occur if the car has not been moved for a long time Flat spots can cause vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel similar to that experienced when the wheels need balancing Flat spots of this type disappear once the tires get hot again usually after 10 15 miles 20 25 km of driving at cruising speed When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true e You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire e You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber e The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric e The tire has a bump bulge or split e The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be
172. is facing up indicated by A on the display The dis play will now be as follows Emp TAPE PLAY A gt 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 Dolby B should be on for playback of tapes recorded with Dolby B and off for those recorded without Dolby B IB1844 Eject button 4 To stop playback of a tape press the eject button mi or select another source If you select another source without pres sing 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 FEE and release quickly within half a second The following will now appear on the dis play To perform a backward search press Eres instead A forward search will continue until a gap of at least 4 seconds Is found or until you press EEE or Reesziss mid segment Pressing and holding the button during a search will initiate the fast forward function Fast forward rewind Press and hold ERSA to start fast forward to th
173. 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 panel is in the mid position the lighting is switched off automatically 30 seconds after the last door has been closed or when the ignition is swit ched 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 Interior equipment and trunk 117 Sun visor Sun visors The car is equipped with double sun visors One section of the visor can be indepen dently pivoted to the side window A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visors The vanity mirrors are illumina ted when the cover is raised Front ashtray 1 Press soft to o
174. isplay SID ___ Speedometer Night panel Odometer and trip meter Clock Fuel gauge Temperature gauge Parking lights High low beam Daytime running lights Instrument illumination Changing bulbs Hazard warning lights 70 Rear fog light Wipers and washers Rear window wiper Rain sensing wipers Turn signal and lane change indicators High beam flasher Cruise control Washers Wipers and washers Saab 9 5 Audio System __ s 888 Steering wheel controls ___ 100 Front fog lights 70 Steering wheel controls ____ 100 Sentronic manual mode 148 Automatic climate control ACC SS Air conditioning ACC IB1080 Electric heating front seats if equip Ashtrays accessory ped 15 Cigarette lighters accessory Ventilated front seats 4 Exterior Driving with a roof rack load Hood Fitting the roof carriers 9 5 Sedan Engine compartment washing _ and 9 5 Wagon without roof rails _ Maximum roof load Rearview mirror Sunroof Washing the car Waxing and polishing Headlights Touching up the paint High low beam Anti corrosion treatment _ Turn signal and lane change indicators Headlight washers Changing bulbs Headlights 67 Rear light cluster 9 5 Sedan 203 Rear lights clusters 9 5 SportWagon 206 Changing bulbs 197 Centrallocking Trunk lid lock 9 5 Sedan 42 AA Tailgate 9 5 SportWagon_ 43 Towing a trailer A Child safety locks 41 Towing the car Car alarm Rear towing
175. iver or the ignition key 2 Then push the hinges into the recess 2 Open and remove the cover and close the cover 3 Take out the bulb holder by twisting it 3 Turn the lock a quarter turn slightly counterlockwise 4 Press in the bulb and twist it counterclockwise 5 Change the bulb 6 Check that the new bulb is working 208 Car care and technical information License plate light 1 Undo the two screws and remove the lamp glass 2 Withdraw the bulb 3 Change the bulb 4 Check the seal before fitting the glass Side direction indicators 1 Slide the lamp fitting forward and pull out the back 2 Remove the bulb 3 Change the bulb On refitting make sure that the spring in the lamp fitting engages the edge of the ope ning in the body panel Courtesy lights front doors and floor and luggage compartment lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver carefully into the slot in the end of the lamp fitting Ease the fitting off to gain access to the bulb 2 Bend out one of the contacts and remove the bulb 3 Change the bulb On refitting insert the connector end of the lamp fitting first Car care and technical information 209 Dome light front Dome light rear 1 Ease the leading edge of the glass out 1 Remove the entire overhead panel of the overhead panel ease out the trailing end first and then 2 Release one of the contacts and remove both front edges the bulb 2 Fit the new bulb 3 Fit the new bulb Glove co
176. k of the cargo being thrown about during hard braking or acrash which could cause personal injury e Check that the belt is not twisted or lying against sharp edges e Make sure you use the correct safety belt buckle The buckles for the center and left hand rear seats are close together Safety 19 Three point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap care fully and inserting the tongue in the lock Check that it is securely fastened Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap The lap strap should lie low over the hips The diagonal part should lie as far in on the shoulder as possible To release the belt press the red button on the belt lock See page 235 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc 20 Safety belt rear seat Securing an item on the rear seat Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis chest and shoulders as applicable wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdo minal area must be avoided Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible consistent with comfort to provide the protection for which they have been designed A loose belt will greatly reduce the pro tection afforded to the wearer Care should be taken
177. l cut off of the headlight is alig ned with the horizontal line on the wall Horizontal line on wall or other flat surface Correctly adjusted low beam IB1954 Customer Assistance and Information A wwe K NY wool C ES x a BANIE TT AA LE on BV AS IB1941 Customer Assistance and Information Maintenance schedule ___ Owner assistance Reporting Safety Defects U S A Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian government Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 245 246 247 248 248 249 246 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 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
178. l 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 parking brake OFF e 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 Ideally the car should be put up on blocks with the wheels off the ground If this is not i i et 2 1 Pointing downhill and against the curb Turn the wheels into the curb and edge the car forward until the wheels touch the curb a aa E US fi f i H Io in e N Pointing uphill and against the curb Turn the wheels away from the curb and edge the car back until the wheels touch the curb possible inflate the tires to about 43 psi 300 kPa e Leave all the windows open a crack and cover the car with a fabric tarpaulin not one made of plastic a 7 CTW SS a lt lt li A i in i N AV N 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 IB1772 Car care and technical information Car care and technical information Hood Engine compartment __ Emission control systems Engine Engine oil Transmission fluid Coolant Brake and cl
179. le 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 55 indicating that you should have the car checked as soon as possible by an authorized Saab dealer starting and driving 135 NOTICE If the CHECK ENGINE warning light fam 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 flas hes it indicates that the engine is misfi ring which can result in damage to the catalytic converter 136 Starting and driving Important considerations for driving The engine management system in the Saab 9 5 is called Saab Trionic T7 The system manages the ignition fuel injection and turbo boost pressure The Trionic T7 system developed by Saab is an intelligent engine management system designed to achieve optimum driv ability under differing driving conditions 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
180. le to fit a child res traint in accordance with the manufacturer 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 res traints in two outboard the rear seats ISOFIX are lower attachments located where the seat and back cushions come together Top tethers are upper attach ments located on parcel shelf or torsion beam see page 24 and 25 Saab recommends rearward facing child restraints for children 3 and under LATCH installation To facilitate the proper fitting of new speci ally designed child restraints rigid lower anchorages ISOFIX have been installed to the vehicle that shall be used with the top tether anchorages in the two outboard rear seating positions There is an additional top tether anchorage for the center rear seating position that is to be used together with the Safety belt LATCH is a U S Canadian government standard for the uniform method of fitting child restraints without using the standard safety belts Only certain child restraints are equipped to utilize these rigid lower ancho rages behind where the seat cushion and seat back come together LATCH child seats also utilize a top tether strap that is found on some newer child seats that still require installation with the standard safety
181. leased These can cause injury to your eyes and burns Loosen the cap carefully and let the engine cool before removing the cap 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 Coolant expansion tank If the message Coolant level low Refill 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 tempera ture and top up again as necessary The cooling system is charged at the factory with coolant containing a 45 concentra tion of acombined antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor A weaker mixture will result in reduced anticorrosion protection For pro tection against freezing in very cold 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 appro ved by Saab Note I
182. lector has to be moved out of the park position i e to tow the car a short distance do as described below Check fuse No 1 see page 213 If the problem was cured by changing the fuse or battery you do not have to contact a Saab dealer If the fuse blows again as soon as the Shift Lock feature is activated you should contact your Saab dealer If the fuse is OK check the battery regarding the voltage 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 145 Starting and driving N ap f i f i OD a N 4 Move the selector out of position P to 5 Remove the tool 6 Release the parking brake if the car is to be moved immediately otherwise keep it applied 146 Starting and driving Automatic 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 57 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 Stop the car in a safe place Switch off then restart the engine If the fault is in
183. led 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 A C compressor OFF If atthe 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 e Pressing AUTO once will cancel all previous Pressing the AUTO button will put the system into manual selections automatic mode e Pressing AUTO a second time will result in all the Pressing the OFF button again will result in the sys automatically selected settings being displayed tem reverting to any previous manual settings When the engine is started the A C system is in AUTO mode apart from any currently set program see page 79 and 80 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
184. load the CD label side up 5 Slide the tray back into the magazine Note the position of the magazine for loa ding see picture Insert the entire magazine carefully inside the CD changer and slide back the cover saab 9 5 Audio System 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 activated right after a magazine has been loaded the following will appear on the display CDS CHECK 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 fr
185. m Please consult the separate OnStar Owner s Manual for system details Interior equipment and trunk 105 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment 106 Rearview mirrors 107 Electric windows 113 Sunroof 114 Interior lighting 116 Sun visors _ _ 117 Ashtrays 117 Glove compartment ____ 118 Cup holders 120 Trunk 121 IB394 106 Interior equipment and trunk Steering wheel adjustment Fore and aft and tilt adjustment of the stee ring wheel is possible Pull down the lever fully until you hear a click Move the steering wheel to the desired position and then raise the lever The lever should lock with a click Make sure that the lever is fully locked before driving off Never adjust the steering wheel unless the car is stationary To adjust the steering wheel Horn The horn is sounded by pressing the central part of the steering wheel Press closest to the steering wheel rim Adjusting the door mirrors 1 Select mirror 2 Use touch pad to adjust mirror Rearview mirrors Door mirrors The door mirrors may have an auto dimming function option and the passenger side door mirror is of the wide angle aspheric type The door mirrors are designed to fold back if knocked 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 Door mirror folded in NOTICE The door mir
186. mmend 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 6 A list of contents is given at the beginning of each section of the manual and there is also a comprehensive index at the back of the book Supplied with the car is a Warranty and Ser vice 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 NOTICE NOTICE texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed Since the policy at Saab is one of continual improvement we retain the right to incorpo rate modifications and to alter specifications during production without prior notice If you have any questions 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 Saab Information D
187. 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 Turn signal and lane change indicators 1 Right indicators 2 Left indicators 69 70 Instruments and controls Switch on the hazard flashers if the car has to be left at the roadside on account of acrash engine trouble or a puncture If you carry a warning triangle or flares they should be set up along the side of the road 300 ft 100 m behind your vehicle If the car is not clearly visible e g over the brow of a hill or bridge place the tri angle flare even further back Hazard warning lights Reversing lights Front fog lights Th sce f e reversing lights come on automatically if equipped Te when reverse gear is engaged or selected The front fog lights can be activatedin both Hazard warning lights with the ignition switched on low beam headlight and parking light posi When this button is pressed all the turn tions Fog lights should only be usedinpoor signal indicators and a symbol in the button visibility conditions flash simultaneously If the ignition is on Make sure y
188. mpartment illumination 1 Insert a small screwdriver in the slot in the end of the lamp fitting and ease it out to gain access to the 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 Other bulbs If any other bulbs need changing you are advised to take the car to an authorized Saab dealer 210 Car care and technical information Bulb table Cap Watag o O E 2m Fogight o 3 P21W Dae lamp side reversing lamp rear S lata comerrgianp o S STW fat Direction indicator rear indicator rear R10W AEN COS INE Es courtesy lights glove compartment luggage compartment 7 R5W 5 Safety belt reminder Xenon Reading light overhead panel w9U 9 T4W 4 Reading light rear 10 WY5W 5 Side indicators yellow High mounted W5W stop light 9 5 Sedan parking lights license pile illumination ENKETA E 1157NA 32 2 2 cp Direction naca and side marker light front NOTICE Only fit lamps of the specified rating Lamps of the wrong wattage could damage the wiring harness and electronics A special kit containing spare bulbs and fuses is available as an accessory from your Saab dealer A storage space for this is provi ded adjacent to the toolkit and jack under the panel in the luggage compartment Car care and technical information 211 Fuses To avoid the risk of short
189. n 159 e Check the anti freeze in the engine coo lant see page 188 The car s trip computer will warn you when there is a risk of slippery conditions For fur ther information on this function see page 62 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 Starting and driving 160 If winter tires are fitted the same type must be fitted on all wheels Your Saab dealer will be pleased to advise you onthe besttires 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
190. n object weighing 55 Ibs 25 kg cor responds to a weight of 2200 Ibs 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 252 Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open see page 171 Cargo bolts mounted on the longitudinal rails if equipped On the floor of the luggage compartment there may be two longitudinal aluminium rails CargoTracks where accessory cargo bolts can be mounted The cargo bolts are mounted by lifting their locks and inserting them into the rail Each cargo bolt is moved in the following way pull up its lock and at the same time move it for ward or backward to the desired position Interior equipment and trunk 127 Example of cargo anchoring ltems for load anchoring e Cargo bolts accessory e Special load straps accessory Items to keep light objects tidy accesso ries e Elastic floor cargo net accessory e Elastic side cargo net for the right hand side of the luggage compartment acces sory 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 the Cargo Tracks Place the tie down eyes as far for ward and as far back as possible on the Car goTracks Elastic cargo net for lighter objects The side netting should be attache
191. n 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 NOTICE Take care not to spill drinks or to drop crumbs over the ignition switch If dirt or liquid gets into it the switch may not operate properly 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 Contact service 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 Note Certain electronic items such as cellular phones may affect the starting produce dure Be sure that all devices are clear of the key ignition switch area 133 Starting and driving Starting the engine e When starting the engine Sit down in t
192. n the two clips one at the time 2 Release the bulb holder which is retai ned 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 High mounted stop lights the two clips engage their respective 1 Panel Slot 2 Retaining clips 3 Bulbs oO oR W 206 Rear lights clusters 9 5 SportWagon 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the cover by turning the two catches counterclockwise one quarter turn 3 Remove the two screws securing the light cluster to the body 6 7 8 9 Car care and technical information Reassembly Pull the light cluster rearwards and angle it outwards it is seated quite 1 Ae fastener with the hole in the firmly Release the fastener from the body Reinsert the fastener into the groove in the light cluster Press in the fastener until you hear a click Take out the bulb holder by twisting it slightly counterclockwise Press in the bulb and twist it counter clockwise Change the bulb Check that the new bulb works 2 Press the lamp unit home into the body until you hear a click 3 Fit the screws and cover Car care and technical information 207 i 060 ON N d Te co Reassembly Tailgate bulbs 9 5 SportWagon 1 Place the two hinges in the recess in 1 Turn the lock a quarter turn 90 9 witha the tailgate screwdr
193. ne 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 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 Cruise control switches 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 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 starting anddriving 151 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 position This will disengage the system but the preset speed will be retained in the system mem ory The memory is deleted when the engine is switched off To re engage the system To revert to
194. new bulb is working when finished Use only Long Life bulbs Headlight aiming see page 242 Car care and technical information 197 NOTICE 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 e Do not touch the glass of the bulbs with your fingers The oil on your skin can shorten the life of the bulb Xenon headlight if equipped Xenon headlights produce roughly twice as much light as halogen bulbs and have a significantly 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 acontrol unit under the headlight housing Headlight alignment is regulated automatically to prevent dazzling oncoming traffic Alignment is also adjusted during braking 198 Car care and technical information Headlight bulb for high beam Halogen On cars equipped with Xenon lamps the Halogen lamps are used only for high beam flasher if the daytime running lights are deacti vated and the headlight switch is in the off position otherwise Xenon lamp is utilized 1 Unscrew the
195. ng ine oils Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs We recommend that you with the help of our skilled service personnel choose your oil from that sortiment Other oil companies also have engine oils approved according to GM specifications Oils meeting these standards may be identified as synthetic However not all synthetic oils will meet your engines requirements You should only use oil that meets your engines specific requirements GM LL A 025 256 Specifications When to change engine oil Engine variants Your vehicle will display when it is time for servicing on the SID 2 3t Ecopower based on the mileage and time since the last service honk Under normal circumstances the service indication will come Rating EEC at 5500 rpm 185 hp 136 kW after Maximum torque EEC at 1800rpm _ 206 5 ft lb Saab 9 5 15 000 miles 24 000 km or 1 year 280 Nm For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used Compression ratio 93 When the message for service is displayed you need to have the required service done as soon as possible After the service your service personnel will reset the service 2 3T Ecopower indicator It is important to reset the service indicator in order to Rating EEC at 5500 rom 220 hp 161 kW optimize the time to the next service l a Maximum torque EEC at 1800 rom 228 6 ft lb 310 Nm Compression ratio 9 3 1 Oil capacity
196. ng Your Vehicle on page 226 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 226 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure There are 6 9 kPa to one psi Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying Capacity of a tire Maximum Load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Maximum Permissible Inflation Pres sure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated Normal occupant weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat mul tipled by 150 pounds 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 226 Occupant Distribution Designated sea ting positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger
197. ng agents Car care and technical information 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 corro sion 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 necessary tools and materials such as pri mer touch up paint and brushes are avai lable 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 If corrosion has already set in e g as a result of stone chip damage use a pointed knife to scrape off all surface rust If pos sible 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 surroun ding paintwork Stir both primer and touch up enamel tho roughly before use and allow each coat to dry before applying the next Two coat enamel As the name implies two coat enamel is applied in two operations
198. ng conditions 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 wherever water is trapped or where the car s panels are continuously damp Damage to paint and undercoating by sto nes 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 country 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 are necessary to help protect against rusting Refer also to the terms and conditions of the Sheet Metal Coverage described in the warranty booklet 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 c
199. nge language in SID 66 Change of address notification 248 Changing a wheel 231 Changing bulbs 197 Changing wiper blades 195 Charger Jump starting 176 Charging the battery Jump starting __ 176 Chassis number 262 Chassis number key to 263 Checks before towing a camper or trailer 164 Child safety 21 Child safety locks rear doors 41 Cleaning engine bay 238 Clock 65 66 Color code body 262 Color code trim 262 Compact spare wheel 230 Compass Condensation ACC 112 82 266 Index Coolant Courtesy Headlight Feature Crash memory see EDR Cruise control Cup holder D DICE TWICE Dampers Date code tires Definitions and terminology tire Determining correct load tires Dim dipped beam Direction indicators Door handles Door mirrors 188 68 249 151 120 212 259 229 226 228 67 69 38 107 Doors locks amp luggage compartment _ 37 Drive belt Drive belt alternator Drive belts length Drivers seat programmable Driving at night Driving in hot weather Driving with a load 257 194 257 14 168 160 168 E EDR Event Data Recorders ESP Electric heating seat Electric heating front seats Electric windows Electrical system technical data Electronic Stability Program ESP Electronic starting interlock Emergency operation of sunroof Emission control systems Engine bay Engine bay cleaning Engine number Engine oil grade Engine description Engine technical da
200. nger of overrevving You may feel a slight jolt before this gear change is effected 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 car 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 unexpec tedly 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 149 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 movin
201. nition key to position ON and then press the button for ope ning the trunk lid Saab Information Display SID displays the number of keys andtransmitters transponders coded to the car security 49 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera tion 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 50 Security This page has been left blank Instruments and controls 51 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning FE H lights 5 SS 2 Instruments 58 E o _ gt Saab Information Display 20 107 160 FO S480 84 oX 2004 j rah 1s 4130 SID 61 cruise 3002 160 150 BAS TRE FAD OO Getsve na lt gt i r Q Q E Switches 67 Mas Np Maio tare Automatic climate control ACC 7 SEARCH _ S gl O L oo f ij Waa ly RESUME 52 Instruments and controls 1 0 M
202. nly be inflated under certain predetermined conditions in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash depen ding 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 in the same incident Do not attempt to drive the car after an airbag has been inflated even if it is possible 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 itis 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 under or shorter than 55 inches 140 cm can be killed by the airbag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children NEVER put a child seat in the front Sit as far back as possible from the airbag Always use safety belts and child res traints Are the smoke and fumes
203. not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Engine malfunction CHECK ENGINE on page 55 If this occurs return to your authorized Saab dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work prop erly You should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Pro tection Agency regulations Saab recom mends that you buy gasolines that are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean If your vehicle experi ences problems due to dirty injectors or valves try a different brand of gasoline Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gaso lines may be available in your area to con tribute to clean air Saab recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier Notice Your v
204. o Sys tem e g RADIO BAND to save the new default setting Steering wheel controls 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 NXT RADIO mode preselect buttons IlS2 gt gt 62 gt 1S TAPE mode Play other side of tape CD mode Inoperative CD changer mode Select CD in magazine 1 gt 2 gt gt 6 gt 1 gt 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 IB385 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 If a CD changer is to be retrofitted or if you wish to move the main Audio System module and or CD changer to another car Sa
205. o owners in Canada Daytime Run ning Lights must not be disconnected as they are a Canadian Federal legal require ment DdE The parking lights can be switched on regardless of the position of the ignition switch Do not use parking lights when dri ving Note The lighting switch must be in parking light or headlight position low beam posi tion only to operate the fog lights see page 70 Parking lights Light switches ED Headlights The headlights come 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 High low beam To switch between high and low beam pull the control stalk fully towards you position 2 When the high beam is on the indicator on the main instrument panel will be illuminated Instruments and controls 67 1 High beam signal 2 High low beam switching High beam flasher The headlights come on to high beam when the stalk is pulled to the first spring loaded position position 1 and remain on until the Stalk is released 68 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 con
206. ob for tigh tening to protect the paintwork during assembly 2 Open all the doors Fold back the rubber strip and find the fixing holes 3 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 Repeat the procedure with the other carrier 4 Close the doors on the left hand side of the car gently to hold the carrier feet in place 5 Now go around to the other side of the car and remove the plastic cover from the carriers adjustable foot Fold back the rubber strip and insert the pins on the foot into the fixing holes Do the same 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 9 5 Wagon with roof rails accessory 2 Clean the car s roof rails Check the markings on the cross mem bers to see which is the front and which is the r
207. ody The fans have three speeds and are OFF when the switch is set to 0 Electric heating front seats if equipped Both front seats have adjustable and ther mostat controlled heating of the seat cushion and backrest available as an option Heating is adjustable in three stages In position 0 it is turned off Head restraint e Adjust the head restraint so that your head is optimally supported and the center of the head restraint is at ear height thus reducing the likelihood of neck injury in a crash e Raise the head restraints in the seat that are occupied The front seats in the Saab 9 5 are equip ped with Saab Active Head Restraints SAHRs These reduce the risk of whiplash injury if the car is hit from behind 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 upward thus limiting the backward movement of the head The SAHR is a mechanical system actua ted by body weight The mechanism is built into the top of the backrest where it is con nected to the head restraint Therefore 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 do
208. om the first track gt 0Doyenna IB1846 If the selected CD tray is empty the follo wing will appear on the display hoes 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 REZI or EALA repeatedly to move to preceding or following tracks Pressing Reiss once will restart playback from the beginning of the current track Thus to play the preceding track press BREE twice Rapid play When REJ 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 rele ased Fast track search Press SEEK mid segment once to switch between the CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes The CD PLAY and CD TRACK modes change the function of BREE and Gait The selected mode will also be active the next time the system is switched on Choose the mode that you find most convenient saab 9 5 Audio System 97 IB1846 CD PLAY Pressing and holding EEI or EAC briefly starts Rapid play CD TRACK Pressing and holding EEEN or EASES briefly starts Fast track search 98 saab 9 5 Audio System SCAN Scanning the c
209. onger 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 Driving in cold weather Before starting a journey in cold weather you should check the following e That the wiper blades have not become frozen to the windshield glass Brush any snow away from the air intake for the heater system opening between hood and windshield 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 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 in the 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 frozen 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 conditio
210. 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 9 5 Sedan Open the cover for the child tether anchorage that is behind the seating position in which the child restraint is to be installed Make sure it locks Place the child restraint in the rear seat Secure the lower part of the child res traint by means of the lower anchorages ISOFIX or the safety belts as descri bed in the child restraint mounting ins truction 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 Child tether anchorages in parcel shelf Saab 9 5 Sedan 9 5 SportWagon gt 0 O Fold the backrest of the rear seat for ward see page 121 Fold the anchor that is right behind the child restraint to its upright position Place the child restraint in the rear seat Raise the head restraint to its upper position and then route the tether under the head restraint Attach the tether to the anchor
211. or splashes the skin or clothing wash the affected area liberally with water If acid gets into the eyes or a large quantity makes contact with the skin seek medical help Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash your hands after handling Car care and technical information Electrolyte level indicator Level correct if level indicator dark Battery should be changed if indicator is light The battery is provided with a cover to pro tect 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 The fluid level and the charge level should be checked regularly NOTICE A discharged battery can freeze and frac ture Batteries should therefore always be stored away from frost If frequent short journeys are made the bat tery may need to be given abooster 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
212. ot 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 Wash your car frequently To facilitate clea ning a Suitable detergent can be added to the water which should be lukewarm Saab offers a full line of car care products inclu ding car wash for the care of your vehicle See your dealer for available products or visit www saabcatalog com U S residents only 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 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 NOTICE 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 237 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 wit hout special facilities for underbody clea ning Never wash or leave the car to dr
213. ou are familiar with the app both indicator lights on the instrument panel licable provincial statelawregardingthe will also flash use of fog lights 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 Wipers and washers There are three intermittent wiper positions Moving the control stalk to the spring loa ded position between 0 and 2 will produce a single sweep of the wipers The wipers are designed for optimal clea ning at all driving speeds At higher speeds it may be possible to detect a slight sweep ing sound This may be due to the increased air pressure on the blades at higher speeds Headlight washers if equipped If low beam is on the headlights are washed every fifth time the windshield washers are used or if 2 minutes have elapsed since the windshield was last 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 0 OFF 1 Intermittent operation 2 Low speed 3 High speed 4 Washers Rain sensing wipers if equipped WARNING Turn the rain sensor off if the ignition is ON when clearing snow and ice from the windshield to avoid personal injury Instruments an
214. oving at a speed greater than 2 7 mph 4 km h Unlocking The trunk lid is unlocked using e The e 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 Locking The trunk lid release is locked automatically when closed 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 NOTICE The trunk release handle was not desig ned 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 it Tailgate 9 5 SportWagon The tailgate is not unlocked when the other car doors are unlocked The tailgate button on the driver s door is inoperative when the car is locked or moving at a speed greater than 2 7 mph 4 km h Unlocking The tailgate is unlocked using The ei button on the key e The tailgate switch on the inside of the dri ver s door if the car is unlocked and at a standstill Remote unlocking is confirmed by the direc tion indicators flashing three times Grab handle NOTICE Use the grab
215. p 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 do not pump the pedal declutching simultan eously and steer the car to safety Starting and driving 153 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 redu ces the pressure to that wheel and then increases it once more until 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 away as to achieve optimum braking perfor mance irrespective of the car s speed and load 154 The ABS system has a built in diagnostic function which will switch on the Anti lock brake warning light if a fault is detected in the system see page 54 The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on snow or ice but because the wheels cannot lock up some steering control is retained 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 brakes
216. pact spare tire The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing the tire Its use is only permitted when a standard tire has sus tained a puncture The maximum life of the tire is only 2000 miles 3 500 km 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 170 Hanging up the cover 9 5 SportWagon The spare tire together with the jack front towrope attachment eye and toolkit is stowed away underneath the luggage compartment floor Changing a wheel Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire If itis used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for chang ing a flat tire Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 If you have an automatic transmis sion put the
217. pen close 2 Pull out one side at an angle Ashtrays accessory The car can be equipped with three asht rays one inthe 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 genily on the center upper part of the front and rele ase to allow it to spring out 2 Close the ashtray in the same way To remove the ashtray open it and after that pull left side out at an angle Rear ashtray To refit line up the slots on either side and Slide it closed 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 118 Interior equipment and trunk Cigarette lighters Glove compartment accessory certain markets only The car is provided with cigarette lighters next to the front ashtray and in the rear end J WARNING of the center console The glove compartment must be closed The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as power point e g for a mobile while travelling An open glove compart phone The ignition should be in the ON ment door could cause leg injuries in the event of acrash position The cigarette lighter sockets can also be aca i b led b used for accessories e g to charge a e glove compartment
218. ph 135 km h the entire soeedometer will be illuminated In cars with automatic transmission if the selector lever is moved from D to position M 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 66 Instruments and controls Units and language versions Clock The SID has four sets of units Set the clock by means of the two buttons he digital clock on the left of the dis METRIC US ae rae km miles miles miles When the ignition key is in the OFF position EMLA or removed the clock can be illuminated km h mph approx 10 seconds by pressing one of liters UKaal UKaal US agal the SID buttons not the NIGHT PANEL 9 aia Si e 24 hour 12 hour 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 EI or xj to select the requi red units 3 Touch SET 4 Press EI or E to select the requi red language 5 Touch SET 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 213 Note t
219. pos affect the handling of the car sible e Tire pressure refer to page 261 Important considerations when driving with The spare ise as i iie a compact spare tire must be stowed under the trunk floor i i Spare wheel and tools and secured in place with the retaining wre a se aia ena The spare wheel together with the jack and nut jack handle front towrope attachment eye and toolkit are stowed away underneath the trunk Stow all tools carefully away after use so one compact tire at a time Avoid driving against a curb e Do not use snow chains Do not fit the wheel cover this would con ceal the warning text NOTICE To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel it can be placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to that they cannot get loose and cause injury in the event of a crash the closest workshop A general rule is that all heavy loads must be well secured in the luggage compart ment see page 123 and 126 Driving with the trunk lid tailgate open Avoid driving with the trunk lid tailgate partly or fully open since exhaust fumes can be drawn into the cabin If you must drive with the trunk lid tailgate open all windows and the sunroof if fitted must be closed and the cabin fan on at its highest speed setting Driving in deep water NOTICE Do not drive in water deeper than 12 inches 30 cm and do not drive faster than 3 4 mph Water can otherwise be
220. 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 235 Safety belts If the car is involved in acrash the safety belts belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by an authorized Saab dealer Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself 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 possible 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 236 Upholstery and trim To remove lint or hairs from the seat uphol stery or headlining use a moist lint free cloth or a special lint remover brush or rol
221. quipped with an Electro nic starting interlock immobilizer see page 45 for details Thecar 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 trigge red 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 If a door or the trunk lid 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 pro perly If the fault persists LED flashing when another attempt is 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 contact an authorized Saab dealer To avoid inconvenience caused by the alarm being triggered inadvertently make sure that anyone else using the car is fami liar 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 horn is on it can be turned off by unlocking the car using the ri button Activating the car alarm The car alarm cannot be activated if the dri ver s door is open or if the ignition switch is in ON
222. r change pattern is a transmis sion 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 temperature of the transmis sion A suitable gear change pattern is then selected automatically to avoid unneces sary gear changes and undesired tempera ture increases in the transmission Lock up function The automatic transmission has a lock up function which can render the torque con verter inoperative in 3rd 4th and 5th gears thus reducing the engine speed and 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 change down to the next gear will be effected to provide maximum acceleration e g for overtaking Following this the next higher gear will be selected at the optimum engine speed for acceleration or if you ease off the acceler ator before reaching this 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 detent is pressed in Shift Lock override NOTICE 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 se
223. r gear by flicking the left hand paddle Fe towards you An example of when you may wish to make manual gear changes is when overtaking to enable you to remain in a low gear for an extended period of time Changes from 3rd to 4th and from 4th to 5th can be made when the engine speed is above roughly 2 000 rpm If you select a gear that is judged too high by the system the selected gear position will be shown briefly on the main instrument panel and then the gear that is actually engaged Starting and driving Paddles on the steering wheel for changing gear manually If the road surface is slippery you may wish to pull off in 2nd or 3rd to reduce the risk of wheel spin When descending hills you should select a low gear to increase the braking effect of the engine and thus spare the brakes Manual gear selections are shown on the main instrument panel The selector posi tion and the current gear are displayed When the selector lever is in the M position as opposed to the D position engines are much more responsive to changes in acce lerator position The accelerator has a diffe rent feel When in manual mode kick down operates for 4th and 5th gears below 2 000 rpm Kick down cannot be activated in 1st 2nd or 3rd gears For optimum performance gear changes should be made before reaching 6 000 rpm To avoid damaging the engine and trans mission the transmission will shift up a gear ifthe engine is in da
224. r 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 deli very 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 oe F AUTO LIiLivcc 8 PTL ACC panel 1 Temperature 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 W J ae Instruments and controls 73 Ty 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 74 Instruments and controls 1 Interior temperature sensor 2 Sun sensor The system has five sensors e Outdoor temperature sensor e Interior temperature
225. rash and cause injury to the child Safety 27 Fitting the locking strap on the center arm rest Saab 9 5 Sedan not needed on SportWagon 28 Safety Airbag 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 operate the pedals and reach the steering wheel and controls com fortably e Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches 140 cm should always travel inthe rear seat as the car is fitted with a passenger airbag e Never fit a child seat in front of the pas senger airbag The AIRBAG system comprises an airbag in the steering wheel afront 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 AIRBAG the AIR BAG warning light on the main instru ment panel will come on see pages 55 and 33 Inflated airbag driver side Inflation and deflation together take less than 0 1 second 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 driver and passenger airbags are refer red ta as smart airbags This means that the system compensates for factors such as the force of the collision
226. rder to activate the locking function 3 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 4 Graspthe shoulder part of the safety belt and pull it upwards to tighten the lap por tion against the child seat 5 Check for correct locking function by pul ling on the lap portion of the belt The belt must not unreel Installation of child restraint using the standard safety belt Child restraints that are approved for rear ward facing installation in the rear seat can be positioned in any of the three rear seating positions 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 ins tructions Failure to follow all the manufacturer s instructions on the use of this child res traint 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 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 c
227. re Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them The Tire Loading Information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Notice Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following e Too much flexing e Too much heat e Tire overloading e Bad wear e Bad handling e Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinfla tion you can get the following e Unusual wear e Bad handling e Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards load and speed of the car See page 261 The stated tire pressures apply to cold tires i e tires that are the same temperature as the outside air temperature Tire pressure increases as the tires become warm e g during highway driving by approximately 0 3 bar 4 psi When the temperature of the tires changes by 50 F 10 C the tire pres sure 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 218 When to check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Che
228. re a belt they risk injury by being crushed together in the event of a crash Position the lap strap snugly and low across the hips so that it just touches the thighs The shoulder strap must be as far in on the shoulder as possible Check to ensure that the belt is nottwisted 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 It is advisable to remove thick items of clothing Refrain from tilting the backrest more than necessary as the safety belt provides better protection when the seat is ina more upright position Only one person per safety belt 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 app lied hard or a crash occurs Children up to 6 years of age must always be seated in a child seat Saab recom mends the use of a child seat for children up to the age of 10 Correctly positioned safety belt 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 cushion may be necessary 18 To fasten the belt Front safety belts Fasten the belt by pulling the belt and inser ting the
229. re chains there s not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manu facturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it s contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the front tires Car care and technical information Notice If your vehicle does not have 225 45R17 size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Contact your Saab dealer regarding sui table snow chains Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely faste ned Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Dri ving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle 223 If a Tire Goes Flat Its unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your
230. re 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 252 Tie Downs The tie downs for securing the load are fitted inside the trunk Place the load as far in as possible 124 Interior equipment and trunk Safety belt loca ted in its belt clip Folding the rear seat 9 5 SportWagon Both the narrow and wide sections of the rear seat can be folded NOTICE separately Folding is facilitated if the front seats are not located too far back The wide section cannot be folded separately if a cargo net accessory is mounted on the rear of the backrest 1 Make sure that the head restraint is in the down position For ae height adjustment refer to page 15 Alternative location of the parcel shelf if this is removed 2 Put the safety belts for the outer seat places in their respective Folded up on the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment belt clips which are
231. repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Car care and technical information Wear indicators Treadwear indicators The tires incorporate wear indicators in the form of smooth treadless strips across the width which become visible when only 2 32 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 gover ning the use of winter Snow tires 219 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label If you wish to fit other tires or wheels than those supplied with the car consult your Saab dealer first as to the possibilities available Wheels tires combinations that are not approved by Saab can negatively affect the car s directional stability steering and bra king in both wet and dry conditions 220 The wheels and tires have been carefully matched to the characteristics of the car and play a key role in its outstanding roadhol ding and handling Do not take it for granted that a wheel tire combination will work in the best possible way just because it can be fitted to the car To ensure that the speedometer is as accu rate as possible it should be reprogrammed if wheels of a different dimension are fitted Contact a Saab dealer Because of front wheel dri
232. reverse NOTICE When the reverse gear is to be engaged the car must be at a standstill with the accelerator fully released Lift the reverse lock out collar and push the gear lever firmly to the right in neutral before easing it into reverse Towing Towing of cars with manual transmission see page 171 Automatic transmission e Make it a habit to keep your foot on the brake when selecting a drive position to prevent the car from creeping for ward or backward if reverse is selec ted 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 mission Never park the car with the selector lever in a drive position even if the parking brake is on If you want to leave the car with the engine running move the selector lever to P or N and apply the parking brake starting and driving 143 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 If manual mode M is
233. ront 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 water collected on the road in Snow on a wet road sur face or in salty slush In such condi tions the brakes may take longer than normal to take effect 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 being towed is roughly four times the normal pedal force required The pedal also feels hard and unre sponsive 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 sto
234. rors should be fully retracted before the car enters an automatic car wash 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 14 Cars equipped with a programmable dri ver s seat also have the ability to angle the passenger s mirror down when reversing e g for a better view of the curb 1 Select reverse 2 Press the tiny button adjacent to the doormirror switch to tilt the mirror The Interior equipment and trunk 107 Button for angling passenger s mirror down when reversing mirror will be reset automatically when reverse gear is deselected The mirror glass can also be adjusted manually by gently pressing the glass in the desired direction The mirrors are heated and the heating comes on and goes off with the rear window heater 108 Rearview mirror 1 Day position 2 Night position Rearview mirror The rearview mirror has day night positions that can be selected by means of a knob beneath the mirror Adjust the mirror in day position Interior equipment and trunk Interior rearview auto dimming mirror with garage door opener and digital compass if equipped Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of amoving door or gate to pre vent potential harm or damage When programming the garage opener you may be operating
235. ry in the remote control should be fairly new for programming to work well Do not repeat Programming step two to train additional devices to a second or third button Begin with Programming step three 1 Turn the ignition ON 2 Press and hold the two outer buttons buttons one and three releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the but tons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step two to program a second and or third hand held transmit ter to the remaining two buttons 3 Position the end of your hand held trans mitter 1 3 inches 5 14 cm away from the button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view The Interior equipment and trunk transmitter should face the mirror from below or left side of the mirror 4 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen and hand held transmitter but tons Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed Note Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 4 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Pro gramming section 5 After the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light release both the mirror and hand held transmit ter buttons 6 Press and hold the just trained button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on con stantly programming is complete and your device should activate
236. s 30 e Maximum START VOL 14 To change the volume setting Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System After START VOL appears release the BAND button Adjust the starting volume using the volume knob Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audio Sys tem e g RADIO or BAND to save the new volume setting saab 9 5 Audio System 99 Speed dependent volume SP D VOL ON OFF P D VOL ON To change the default setting The default setting for this function is ON Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System After START VOL appears release the BAND button Select SP D VOL using BREEZES Select ON or 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 or BAND to save the new default setting 100 Saab 9 5 Audio System Loudness ON OFF e m FF En I MIE ES Yy N ae To change the default setting The default setting for this function is ON Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System After START VOL appears release the BAND button Select LOUDNESS using REZO Select ON or OFF using the VOL control Wait 10 seconds or press one of the but tons on the bottom row of the Audi
237. s not tied to a specific vehicle with non Saab organiza tions for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check Ithe OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for informa tion on its operations and data collection 249 250 Customer Assistance and Information This page has been left blank Specifications 251 Specifications General 252 Engine 254 Fuel 254 Engine oil 255 Engine variants 256 Electrical system 257 Drive belts 257 Manual gearbox 258 p Automatic transmission 258 Suspension _ _ _ s 2H 0 z Steering 259 i Brake system 259 Wheels and tires 260 Plates and labels 262 252 Specifications General Overall length including bumpers 9 5 Sedan 9 5 SportWagon Overall width including door mirrors Maximum height 9 5 Sedan 9 5 SportWagon Wheelbase Ground clearance at gross vehicle weight Track Front Rear Turning circle curb to curb Turning circle measured at vehicle extremi ties Number of seats incl 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 4 6 in 116 mm 59 9 in 1522 mm 59 9 in 1522 mm 37 1 ft 11 3 m 39 0 ft 11
238. same time loses power because the monitoring system is holding the charging pressure down you should contact an authorized Saab dealer If the soeed exceeds 149 mph 240 km h 155 mph 250 km h 9 5 Aero the increase in speed will be limited by the lowering of the boost pressure The pressure 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 indica ted on the main instrument panel If manual mode is selected the current gear is also displayed Saab Information Display SID It is strongly recommended that the SID settings be changed only when the car is stationary The driver s attention can oth erwise easily be distracted from the road The Saab Information Display SID shows CHECK messages and incorporates eight trip computer functions The SID is also used by the Audio System Instruments and controls 61 Trip computer Selecting the function Use the E button to scroll down through the following functions and use the button to scroll back up through the func tions Dist Distance to destination Trip meter Arriv Estimated time of arrival Alarm Alarm function SpeedW Speed warning chime Use the button to scroll through the following functions Date Date month and year Temp Outdoor temperature and Date D
239. sappeared 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 smoothly at very low temperatures you may need to run the starter for up to 25 seconds Wait 20 30 seconds before running the star ter again to give the battery time to reco ver Note On cars with manual transmission if the starter fails to engage when the ignition key is turned to the start position make sure the clutch pedal is full depressed Misposi tioned floor mats or other obstructions under the clutch pedal may affect starting 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 en
240. selected the current gear is also displayed on the main instrument panel The ignition key can only be removed when the selector lever is in the P position 144 Starting and driving Selector lever indicator on main instru ment panel When the car is stationary the engine must be at idling soeed 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 NOTICE After selecting a drive position pause briefly to allow the gear to engage the car starts to pull a little before you accel erate 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 Manual and Sport Normal mode The Normal mode which provides the best fuel economy is the default setting when the engine is started Manual mode Sentronic see page 148 Sport mode When the Sport mode is selected the throt tle 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 performance In this mode the SPORT indicator will appear on the main instrument panel see page 150 Adaptive gear change pattern Adaptive gea
241. shed 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 Instruments and controls 81 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 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 program med settings I on page 79 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 79 and 80 and Calibration above Note that AUTO will show on the display even if you have comple ted Programming II but that this does not apply to Programming I If the battery has been disconnected or has died the
242. shift lever in PARK P For a manual transmission leave the car in gear 1st or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle Car care and technical information 231 To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle e 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 e Never crawl under a car that is supported only by a jack e Raising your vehicle too high or with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle and raise the vehicle only far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit no more than 25 mm or 1 inch clearance between the ground and the bottom of the tire e Switch on the hazard warning lights if the car is on a road e The jack should be stored correctly under the carpeting in the trunk If it lies loose in the car it could thrown forward and cause personal injury in the event of a crash or if the car rolls over Grit salt and rust can
243. shington 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 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehi cles has a number of sophisticated com puter systems that monitor and control sev eral aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle comput ers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor condi tions for air bag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in diffi cult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders EDR
244. ss influences among other things the fuel economy For best func tion Saab recommends To meet demands in Saab s extended service intervals all eng ines are filled with specially designed synthetic factory fill oils Long service intervals fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil By using oils approved by Saab you minimise the tendencies for oil sludge build by that protec For gasoline engines ting the engine from harmful wear increasing deposits ae ii Approved oils or SAE OW 40 engine oil All gasoline engines Fully Synthetic Engine Oil fulfilling GM LL A 025 requirements Oil used at or in between service must be approved according Extra engine oil additives to the engine specified classification to render possible the usage of Saab Automobile AB specified service intervals Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils are all you no will need for good engine performance and protection Servicing Oil changes To be able to use recommended Service intervals the need to use only approved engine oils is vital Use only engine oils approved for your engine Service should be done according to the recommended service intervals to optimize your engine s function through out its entire life Saab Automobile AB will not take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to neg lecting to meet above mentioned requirements At your Saab dealers you can find Saab Genuine or Mobil e
245. ssion 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 When the indicator light is on the car must not be driven with a trailer attached A R Indicator ESP OFF The indicator light goes on when the Elec tronic Stability Program is switched off with the ESP button IMPORTANT the system is automatically engaged every time the engine is started see page 155 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 ESP button If a fault is indicated have the system checked by an authorized Saab dealer See also Electronic Stability Program ESP on page 155 Instruments and controls 57 Indicator ESP The ESP indicator light is located in the tachometer and will be illuminated when 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 ESP indicates reduced traction between the tires and the road and that extra care should be taken by the driver In normal driving the ESP will help to improve both ride comfort
246. ta Engine temperature gauge Engine oil level checking Event Data Recorders EDR Expansion tank coolant F Fault codes Audio System Flat spots tires Fluid level automatic transmission _ Folding the rear seat 9 5 Sedan __ Folding the rear seat 9 5 SportWagon 249 155 15 15 113 20 155 43 115 184 183 238 262 259 186 204 59 186 249 188 104 218 188 121 124 Frequently asked questions on airbag 35 Front fog lights Frost warning Fuel Fuel consumption Fuel gauge Fuel grade Fuse box under hood Fuse panel Fuses G Garage door opener Gearbox number Gearbox oil checking Gearbox technical data Glove compartment H Handbrake Hazard warning lights Head restraint Headlight flasher Headlights Hood Horn 70 62 138 61 59 254 215 211 211 108 262 188 258 118 If a tire goes flat Ignition switch Immobilizer Indicator and warning lights Indicator lights Instrument illumination Instruments and controls Interior equipment Interior lighting Interior rearview mirror J Jack K Key Key to chassis number Key remove L LATCH child safety Labeling tire sidewall Labels 223 132 43 52 52 69 51 105 116 107 232 38 263 132 22 224 Leather upholstery care of Light horn Light switches Loading your vehicle Luggage compartment lighting Main instrument panel Main dipped beam Maintenance schedule Mainten
247. tarting the car If the charger or starter unit can be set to different voltages 6V 12V 18V 24V 12V must be selected Follow the manufacturer s instructions supplied with the charger or starter unit Nothing that is plugged into an electrical outlet should be connected to the car during charging or jump starting The charger or starter unit must under no conditions produce a voltage greater than e 16V continuous e 18V for 60 min If you are unsure about the charge rating of the unit disconnect the battery clamp from the positive terminal before connec ting the unit to the battery Saab Parking Assistance if equipped WARNING Responsibility always lies with the driver when reversing e Saab Parking Assistance can facilitate reversing at low speeds such as when reverse parking Bear in mind that small and or narrow objects cannot always be detected by the system 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 IB1299 Area monitored by the sensors seen from the side 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 ho
248. ted a problem The car will continue to operate but perfor mance may be diminished You should have your car checked by a Saab dealer as soon as possible ORVR Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery Hydrocarbon vapors formed when refueling will be recovered by the car and not rele ased into the atmosphere The hydrocar bons are absorbed in a evaporative emis sion canister When the engine is subsequently started the evaporative emis sion canister is gradually purged as air is sucked into it through a shut off valve The hydrocarbon 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 Refueling see page 138 186 Engine The 2 3 liter model is a transverse 4 cylin der in line engine with twin overhead cams hafts and 4 valves per cylinder This engine is equipped with balance shafts that reduce engine vibration to a minimum The balance shafts are chain driven and rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft 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 coun ter rotating shafts counteract the vibration from the moving parts of the engine
249. termittent the transmission will operate as normal despite the fault indicator being on Have the car checked at an authorized Saab dealer It is not possible to select the SPORT or Sentronic mode when the Limp home mode is active Gear changes must be made manually The following gears will be engaged in the respective selector positions when the auto matic transmission is in Limp home mode Position R D M L Gear Reverse 5th 5th 2nd NOTICE 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 Select position L to prevent unnecessary wear on the transmission The transmis sion then starts in 2nd gear Once the car is moving you can select position D When the indicator light is on the car must not be driven with a caravan or trai ler attached Overheated transmission fluid If the automatic transmission fluid should overheat the following message will appear on the SID Gearbox too hot Make a safe stop In this event stop the car in a suitable place switch off the engine and open the hood Wait for several minutes then turn on the ignition to check that the message has gone out When driving subsequent to the trans mission fluid overheating select a gear in which the engine speed is about 3 000 rom Overheating of the automatic transmission fluid can occur when the car is towin
250. 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 Check the air pressure in the tires once a month Incorrect 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 ste ering will be greatly reduced Engine block heater standard equipment in Canada acces sory in U S The following are just some of the benefits to the car and the environment of using an engine block heater e Lower fuel consumption e Exhaust emissions substantially reduced over short runs e Reduced wear on the engine e Inside of car warms up faster 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 L
251. the most knowledgeable service professionals A Saab dealer is your best choice Customer Assistance and Information Service intervals The maintenance schedule prescribes a service at every 15 000 miles 24 000 km thereafter 15 000 30 000 45 000 miles 24 000 48 000 72 000 km etc 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 stated in the Specification section of this Owner s Manual The use of extra additives in the oil is not necessary and is not recom mended and may be harmful to turbo chargers 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 below freezing Most trips include extensive idling Such as frequent stop and go driving Most trips are through dusty areas e You frequently tow atrailer or use a carrier 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 7 500 mile 12 000 km intervals The Saab Warranty and Service Record Booklet has provisions to record extra oil changes Service record retention It is the owner s
252. the preset speed slide the switch to RESUME This will only operate when the car s speed is above 25 mph 40 km h 152 Starting and driving 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 once 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 depres sed When the switch is moved to CANCEL When the switch is moved to OFF When the engine is switched off When the selector lever is moved to posi tion N cars with automatic transmission When the ESP system is operative for more than 1 second 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 D or L 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 f
253. the sunroof 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 To close 3 Ventilation position The sunroof incorporates an interior manual 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 116 Interior equipment and trunk 1 Interior lighting on continuously 2 Lighting comes on when a door is opened 3 Lighting always off Interior lighting The interior lighting consists of one dome light in the front and one in the back a map reading light in the front two reading lights in the back floor courtesy lights in the front in some model variants and door courtesy lights on all doors The courtesy lights come on automatically when the respective door
254. tires properly If air goes out of a tire its much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blow out here are afew tips about what to expect and what to do lf a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to main tain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blow out particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accele rator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely 224 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into it s sidewall Tire size The tire size ia a combination of letters and numbers used to define a parti cular tire s width height aspect ratio cons truction type and service description Department of Transportation DOT The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety standards Tire Identification Number TIN The
255. to avoid conta mination 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 It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn ina severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Belts should not be worn with straps twisted Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant itis dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant s lap No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from operating to remove slack or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack Child safety e Children must always be suitably res trained in the car e DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur A e Children 12 and under or shorter than 55 inches 140 cm can be killed by the airbag e The BACK SEAT isthe SAFEST place for children e NEVER put a rear facing child seat in the front e Sit as far back as possible from the air bag e ALWAYS use SAFETY BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS Car safety tips e Never leave children unattended in a car even for a short time Children can suffer heat stroke per haps die in a matter of minutes Children can put the car into gear and hurt themselves or others
256. tongue in the buckle Check that it is securely fastened Grasp the shoulder belt close to the buckle and pull the belt towards the shoulder to tighten the lap belt part 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 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 Press the red button to release the belt To release the belt press the red button on the belt buckle as illustrated See page 235 for the checking of belt func tion cleaning etc Safety belt use during pregnancy Pregnant women must always wear a safety belt to protect both themselves and the unborn child The lap belt should be placed low across the hips and over the upper thighs Safety belt rear seat e Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised see page 121 e If cargo has to be placed on a seat it must be properly secured with the safety belt This reduces the ris
257. trol stalk towards the steering wheel like you are flashing the high beam see page 67 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 fog 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 is not be mistaken for brake lights Make sure you are familiar with the app licable provincial state law regarding the use of rear fog lights In poor visibility avoid following the tail lights of the vehicle in front of you 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 65 In daylight or other equally bright light the instrument and switch illumination is auto matically extinguished Turn signal and lane change indicators To switch on the turn signals lane change indicators
258. tuated in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash which means of course that it provi des 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 or killed 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 36 Safety How do I 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 the airbag For short drivers special accessory pedal extensions are available through your Saab dealer Airbags inflate extremely rapidly and with great force to be fast enough to protect an adult in the seat When do the front airbags inflate The airbag will o
259. umper cables to a donor Oxygen sensor controlled injection system 1 Engine control module 2 Oxygen sensor lambda probe 3 Catalytic converters battery However as soon as you have started the engine it is important that it runs on all cylinders If it is 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 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 137 engine must start to run on all cylinders Stop jump starting if the engine fails to start immediately Starting and driving NOTICE If the car runs out of fuel it is possible for air to get into the fuel system If this happens the catalytic converter may overheat and be damaged Failure to follow these directions could result in the catalytic converter and associ ated components being damaged and could represent a breach of the warranty conditions 138 Starting and driving Refueling If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can Spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your
260. unction 3 Rear facing sensor 112 Compass The compass is integrated in the rearview mirror The compass bearing is displayed in the top right hand corner of the mirror and is updated every other second The compass displays the car s direction of travel N NE E etc Switch the compass display on and off by pressing button 5 for 3 seconds Interior equipment and trunk Compass zones in Canada Changing zones The earth s magnetic fields vary depending on one s position on the globe If you drive your car from one magnetic zone to another the compass setting will need to be changed to ensure a correct bearing 1 Study the illustrations to determine the correct zone 2 Press and hold button 5 until ZONE is shown in the display on the mirror 6 seconds The zone number setting now is also shown 3 Press button 5 repeatedly to change the zone number There are 15 zones from which to choose Once the correct zone is selected release the button and wait 4 seconds The compass will now dis play the bearing Compass zones in US Calibration Calibration is performed automatically during travel If an accessory such as a mobile phone is fitted and it can be assu med that the compass is affected the com pass may need to be calibrated manually 1 Press and hold button 5 until CAL and the compass bearing are displayed approx 9 seconds 2 Drive in circles max 5 mph 8 km h or drive as normal until
261. urrent CD To start the SCAN function which enables you to hear a sample of each track on the disc press and hold BREzzis3 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 seconds 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 REMA mid segment two chimes to start a scan of the entire magazine A message similar to the follo wing will appear on the display The sample playback starts 30 seconds after the beginning 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 t
262. use or rectangular post Starting and driving 177 Area monitored by the sensors seen from above The system is activated automatically when reverse is engaged or selected When the sensors detect an object within the monito red 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 178 Starting and driving NOTICE Reverse slowly so that you have time to stop the car when the continuous tone is heard at approx 12 in 30 cm 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 between 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 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 bri
263. usted and if necessary unclogged by means of a pin 196 Car care and technical information Adjusting the washer jet on the rear window wiper 9 5 SportWagon Use a small screwdriver to adjust the washer jet on the rear window wiper of the 9 5 SportWagon as illustrated Washer fluid filler cap Washers The washer fluid reservoir holds 6 4 quarts 6 liters When Washer fluid level low Refill 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 prevent freezing and for effective cleaning The headlights have high pressure washers certain variants Take care not to spill washer fluid concentrate onto hot surfaces Washer fluid concentrate contains flammable ingredients such as alcohol 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 voltage and must therefore be changed at an authorized Saab workshop Work involving high voltage components is potentially lethal NOTICE 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
264. ut of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing prob lems following an airbag deployment you should seek medical attention In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield break age may also occur from the right front pas senger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sen sing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 249 e Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system Improper service can mean that your airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for ser vice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the side impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the side windows the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front pas senger s airbag or side impa
265. utch fluid _ Power steering fluid __ Air filter Battery Drive belts Wipers and washers ___ Changing bulbs Fuses 182 183 184 186 186 188 188 189 191 191 192 194 195 197 211 Tires Compact spare tire Air conditioning ACC ___ Safety belts Upholstery and trim ___ Textile carpeting Washing the car Waxing and polishing__ Engine compartment ___ Touching up the paint __ Anti corrosion treatment For long trips Recovery and or recycling of automotive materials Headlight aiming 181 217 230 234 235 236 236 237 238 238 238 240 241 242 242 182 Car care and technical information Hood The hood release handle is located under neath the instrument panel To open the hood 1 Pull the release handle 2 The front of the hood will now spring up providing access to the secondary safety catch 3 Push the catch upwards pushing the hood downward a little bit at the same time The hood can now be lifted right up To close the hood release it from a height of about 8 in 20 cm Do not press down on it Never hold your fingers between the hood and safety catch if lowering but not clos ing the hood 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 83 1 Car care and technical information Engine comp
266. ve 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 Store wheels lying flat or hanging never standing upright Car care and technical information NOTICE Always consult your Saab dealer before changing the wheels and tires on your Saab Wide wheels and tires with sidewalls that are too low can be damaged in potholes etc cause springs shock absorbers and wheel bearings and body mountings can be overloaded cause the wheels to come into contact with chassis and body components can affect the function of the Elec tronic Stability Program ESP The speed and load limits for the tires must not be exceeded see page 225 Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted The maximum permissible offset is 49 mm Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare temporarily it was devel oped for use on your vehicle See Compact spare tire on page 230 If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driv
267. ve the system checked and repaired 40 Security 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 drain on the bat tery 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 ope ning doors and falling out of the car Locking unlocking by key Switch for operation of central locking 1 To lock e Intruders entering the car when it is 2 To unlock moving slowly or at a standstill e Injury resulting from a door bursting open in the event of a crash Locking by key 1 The central locking can also be operated 7 serie When the car is locked and unlocked the from inside the car by means of the owever you must also remember tha theft alarm is also affected ewichon ihe Sic acl EA locked doors can hamper rescuers in the event of a crash Turn the key clockwise all doors locked The trunk tailgate release switch on the dri ver s door will not work when all doors are e To lock all doors press the symbol side of the switch once locked e To unlock the driver s door press the switch once Unlocking by key 2 e To unlock all doors press the switch Turn the key counterclockwise once the dri twice ver s door will unlock This switch is inoperative when the car is Turn the key
268. ver open when enaine hot e Flush eyes immediately with water Get medical help fast j Do not tip battery Do not open battery e SEE OWNER S MANUAL e FLAMMABLE GAS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN EDP 53 27 861 Contacta Saab dealerifa xenon headlight requires replacement This label is only found on cars with xenon head lights DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag r children Saab Automobile AB 12785 160 Danger de M Le sac gonflable e possible du sac gonflable CEINTURES DE SECURITE et les TION POUR ENFANT XM DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children 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 Saab Automobile AB 12785 162 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur e Children 12 and under can be killed by the airbag 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 airbag ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS lt i il AN C k Le cric est con u seulement pour remplacer un pneu ou poser des cha nes neige La v hicule doit tre de niveau et le cric doit
269. 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 Pres sing the button a second time within these 20 seconds will reset the trip meter 20 80 2 90 160 J ere 5 480 zi 10 oie ae 1 20 e e 260 240 N ie aT ars 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 selec ted 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 55 Use the Saab Information display SID to check the approximate distance that can be traveled on the remaining fuel see page 61 Instruments and controls 59 Temperature gauge The temperature gauge shows the tempe rature 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 inthe highest gear possible keep the engine revs low and avoid shifting down If the
270. wn the head restraint 16 Safety Rear seat head restraints 9 5 Sedan The rear head restraints have three adjustment positions for passenger comfort They can also be folded down to increase the driver s rearward vision when the seat is unoccupied 9 5 SportWagon The height of the rear head restraints can be adjusted by depres sing the catch on the left hand collar in the same way as the front head restraints See page 15 for adjustment procedure Safety belts e Buckle up and adjust your safety belt before driving off so that you can pay full attention to the traffic e Safety belts must be worn at all times by all car occupants e Child safety see page 21 e Check that the locking tongue is pro perly locked in the belt lock e In the event of a crash the rear seat passengers not wearing a seatbelt will be thrown forward against the front seat backrests The stresses imposed on the front seat passengers and belts are multiplied and can result in needless injury or even death for all Car occupanis Three point inertia reel safety belts are pro vided for all seats The results of studies show that it is equally important to wear safety belts in the rear seat as in the front seats Bear in mind that in certain states provinces itis a legal requirement for all occupants of the car to wear a Safety belt Safety belt reminder When the ignition is switched on the FASTEN BELTS reminder will l
271. xes see page 225 Always contact an authorized Saab dealer if you wish to fit other wheels or tires than those fitted as standard Compact spare Wheel 4 x 16 Tire T115 70 R16 Pressure 60 psi 420 kPa Maximum life 2 200 miles 3500 km Maximum speed NOTICE Snow chains Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels and may only be used with the following wheel tire combinations Wheels Tires 6 x 15 205 65 R15 or 205 65 R15 M S 215 55 R16 or 215 55 R16 M S Snow chains must not be fitted to 17 wheels Max permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph 50 km h Contact an authorized Saab dealer for advice on snow chains 50 mph 80 km h 6 5 x 16 NOTICE Wheels larger than 17 must not be fitted Wheel offset must be 49 mm Vehicles with 12 05 in 8306 mm front brake discs must not use 15 rims Specifications 261 Lowest recommended tire pressure cold tires mph km h 7 kPa psi kPa psi mph km h kPa psi kPa psi All season tires Winter tires 215 55 R16 93 H 1 3 pers O 100 0 160 240 35 220 32 4 5 pers 0O 100 0 160 240 35 220 32 1 5 pers 100 160 290 42 270 39 225 45 R17 94 V 1 3 pers O 100 0 160 250 36 240 35 XL RF 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 250 36 240 35 205 65 R15 94 Q 1 3 pers O 100 0 160 240 35 240 35 Winter tire E E for 2 3t 4 5 pers 0 100 0 160 260 38 260 38 2 215 55
272. y and the double D symbol Od are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licen sing Corporation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 103 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 NOTICE 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 interfe rence 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 areas must not be modified in any way Work on these
273. y Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interfe rence that may cause undesired operation of this device Interior equipment and trunk 111 Rearview auto dimming mirrors accessory The autodimming is activated and deacti vated with a short push on button 2 If the mirror is equipped with Garage Door Opener option the letter 1 is displayed on compass bearing display briefly when auto dimming is activated When deactivating the letter 0 is displayed The interior rearview mirror has two sen sors one forward facing and one rear facing They also activate and deacti vate the auto dimming feature on door mir rors The system is activated when the for 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 mirrors are then darkened to prevent the strong light source from dazzling the driver This dar kening is stepless The mirrors return to their normal states 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 f
274. y 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 parti cularly 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 NOTICE 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 may reduce the performance of the brakes e Cars with Saab Parking Assistance Do not spray the sensors or closer than 20 cm to the sensors with a pres sure washer as this can damage them 238 Waxing and polishing Other than in exceptional cases do not use abrasive polishes containing a cutting agent on anew car Always wash the car tho roughly 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 clo sed 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 degreasi
275. ystem fault diagnosis A C system maintenance ABS brakes ACC ACC functions ACC automatic climate control ACC calibration ACC condensation ACC programming ACC useful tips Adjusting the steering wheel Adjustment seats Air conditioning A C fault diagnosis and maintenance Air distribution ACC Airbag Alarm Alarm functions Alarm signals Alternator Alternator drive belt Alternator rating Anticorrosion treatment Antidazzle rear view mirror Ashtrays Audio System 234 78 28 44 47 44 47 194 194 257 257 240 111 117 83 Audio System quick guide 85 Autochecking of lights on starting __ 58 Auto dimming rear view mirror with garage door opener 108 Automatic climate control ACC 73 Automatic transmission technical data 258 Aviod theft tip 179 B Battery 192 Battery charging replacing 193 Battery boost starting 174 Before a long journey 241 Before towing a camper or trailer ___ 164 Belt guide 16 Boost starting using jump leads __ _ 174 Brake and clutch fluid 189 Brake fluid reservoir 189 Brakes technical data 259 Bulbs changing 197 Bulbs table of 210 Buying new tires 219 C CD changer 95 CD player 93 Index 265 CHECK messages 64 CHECKING 64 Calibration ACC 81 Cancelling the programmed settings __ 79 Car alarm 44 Car care 181 Cargo net 9 5 SportWagon 128 Carpeting care of 236 Cassette player 90 Catalytic converter important considerations 137 Central locking 38 Cha

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